Galveston Cruiser Posted October 7, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Every day this changes and more opens up :) As Galveston Island continues its long road to recovery from Hurricane Ike, it's incredibly exciting for both citizens and would-be visitors to the Island to see tourism-related businesses begin to reopen. Below is a listing of Galveston Island lodging facilities, restaurants, and bars/pubs. . The lodging-related properties listed below have graciously provided inventory to Galveston.com, which can be booked online here, or via our toll-free number at (888)939-8680. The restaurants and bars/pubs listed below are either open for business now, or will be some time between now and November 1, 2008. Additional hotels, motels, condos, and Bed & Breakfasts that may or not be accepting tourists can be found in the Galveston.com Lodging Guide. Check back for continual updates. As Galveston Island continues its long road to recovery from Hurricane Ike, it's incredibly exciting for both citizens and would-be visitors to the Island to see tourism-related businesses begin to reopen. Lodging: Beachcomber Inn Bishops Bungalow Bob & Donna's By the Sea Candlewood Suites Coastal Dreams Bed & Breakfast Commodore on the Beach Comfort Inn & Suites Stewart Beach Galveston Seashell Getaways Hotel Galvez Inn at the Waterpark Moody Gardens Hotel The San Luis Hotel Ursuline House Restaurants The Cafe at The San Luis Resort Benno's on the Beach Bernardo's at Hotel Galvez Casey's Seaside Cafe Chili's Grill & Bar Denny's (Seawall Boulevard) Domino's (Seawall Boulevard) Dutch Kettle El Gusto del Pueblo (opening October 13th) Fishtales IHOP The Jetty at The Holiday Inn Resort Joe's Crab Shack, 3502 Seawall Blvd. Landry's Seafood House Leo's Cajun Corner, 3201 Broadway Miller's Seawall Grill (opening November 1st) New York Pizzeria The Original Mexican Cafe (opening October 20th) Palm Court at The Hilton Papa John's Papa's Pizza, 4400 Seawall Blvd. Pho 20 Queen's Bar-B-Que Rainforest Cafe Saltgrass Steakhouse Safari Bar & Deli Shrimp N Stuff Sonic (Seawall Boulevard) The Steakhouse at The San Luis Resort The Spot The Stork Club Sugar Bean at Evia Tortuga Coastal Cantina Waffle House Wendy's (Seawall Boulevard) Whataburger (University Dr.) Nightlife 3rd Coast The Bar at The San Luis Hotel B'Jiggers Lounge Captain Jack's Beach Bar Float Patio Bar H2O The Poop Deck Safari Bar & Deli The Spot Tiki Bar The Stork Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearlakecruisers Posted October 7, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Galveston Cruiser, Have you heard any report on Mosquito Cafe or Pic's? They are some of our favorite Galveston restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanuak Posted October 8, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2008 We would really love to eat dinner at Gaidos (11/1/08), but I don't know if they are open or not. I keep looking at the Galveston website, but still no update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 8, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted October 8, 2008 We would really love to eat dinner at Gaidos (11/1/08), but I don't know if they are open or not. I keep looking at the Galveston website, but still no update. IS OPEN :D but not on list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 8, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Galveston Cruiser, Have you heard any report on Mosquito Cafe or Pic's? They are some of our favorite Galveston restaurants. Mosquito Cafe - Not yet but is under construction. Know family and they are full speed ahead. Will call Steve and get time frame.:) Pics I will drive by and see what I can find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawyv Posted October 8, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Whataburger (University Dr.) That's all I need, let's move the ships! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted October 8, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Any news on Quality Inn at 5900 Seawall? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearlakecruisers Posted October 8, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Mosquito Cafe - Not yet but is under construction. Know family and they are full speed ahead. Will call Steve and get time frame.:) Pics I will drive by and see what I can find out. Thanks, Galveston Cruiser. We're planning to drive down to Galveston later in the week to eat at FishTales. Hoping to do what we can to bring Galveston back to normality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabs4 Posted October 8, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Oh, My Gosh!!!! Thank you so much. The Original Mexican Cafe' survived!!! :D I am changing my hotel reservation TODAY from Clear Lake to Galveston. We sail 11/30! Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 8, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Any news on Quality Inn at 5900 Seawall?Rick It should be fine. I will drive there also. Most Seawall properties were left in decent shape and will recovery more quickly say than the downtown ones. On the south side of island Seawall height is 17 ft at the Gulf and heght declines one foot every 1500 feet to north side on the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanuak Posted October 8, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 8, 2008 IS OPEN :D but not on list Galveston Cruiser, Thank you SO much for the information... I am one happy camper :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginag Posted October 8, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I feel quilty for asking, but does anyone have any info on Baymont? Also, has telephone service been restored to the island yet, because when I call I get a disconnected recording. We have reservations for Dec. 12 & 13th. Surely they will be up and running by then. I did call their main reservation line and it still shows our reservations according to the gentleman I talked to. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 9, 2008 Author #13 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I feel quilty for asking, but does anyone have any info on Baymont? Also, has telephone service been restored to the island yet, because when I call I get a disconnected recording. We have reservations for Dec. 12 & 13th. Surely they will be up and running by then. I did call their main reservation line and it still shows our reservations according to the gentleman I talked to. Thanks! Be glad to check for I am running around town at times. What street is it on? Believe i know where it is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginag Posted October 9, 2008 #14 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Be glad to check for I am running around town at times.What street is it on? Believe i know where it is though. This is so kind of you! Thank you so much! It is located at 2826 63rd St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 10, 2008 Author #15 Share Posted October 10, 2008 The Baymont is open and full of contractors/insurance folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treens Posted October 10, 2008 #16 Share Posted October 10, 2008 How did the Poop Deck fare with Ike? I have been to Galveston a few times to visit a friend and I never went inside the Poop Deck, but I loved the name. I am moving to Houston for a job from the Austin area in 3 weeks and Galveston is going to be my frequent weekend get-a-way from H-Town. It is a great little city and I know it will come back better than ever. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginag Posted October 10, 2008 #17 Share Posted October 10, 2008 The Baymont is open and full of contractors/insurance folks Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to help me. I wonder if they will honor my reservation for December? Hopefully phone service will be restored soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 10, 2008 Author #18 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Poop deck is open and Gaido's opened a few nights ago. Power is restored to all, except those destroyed (condemned) homes. Phone service and internet is up. Beautiful morning here on the island. Had a great dinner last night at Saltgrass Steak House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 10, 2008 Author #19 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Any news on Quality Inn at 5900 Seawall?Rick OPEN:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 10, 2008 Author #20 Share Posted October 10, 2008 How did the Poop Deck fare with Ike? I have been to Galveston a few times to visit a friend and I never went inside the Poop Deck, but I loved the name. I am moving to Houston for a job from the Austin area in 3 weeks and Galveston is going to be my frequent weekend get-a-way from H-Town. It is a great little city and I know it will come back better than ever. :) Galveston is fun town with warm people and lots to do like Austin. Texas Motocycle Rally, Dickens on Strand, Mardi Graw with parades and Krewe parties, and etc. all coming up soon. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 10, 2008 Author #21 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Oh, My Gosh!!!!Thank you so much. The Original Mexican Cafe' survived!!! :D I am changing my hotel reservation TODAY from Clear Lake to Galveston. We sail 11/30! Pam One of our favorite also:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadinennistx Posted October 11, 2008 #22 Share Posted October 11, 2008 does anybody know how much damage the harbor house sustained? have reservations for nov. 20th. i've tried calling and e-mailing them,but haven't had luck either way.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabs4 Posted October 12, 2008 #23 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I love Galveston.....:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjburd Posted October 12, 2008 #24 Share Posted October 12, 2008 How about The Diner by the Days Inn? Did they have much damage? Also wondering about a small cycle accessories shop going out to the west end in a strip mall like place, shared with some other stores and a gas station. The owner is retired Navy, has a white dog that greets all his customers. I can't think of the store name at the moment, and hubby has the business card in his wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo59r Posted October 12, 2008 #25 Share Posted October 12, 2008 does anybody know how much damage the harbor house sustained? have reservations for nov. 20th. i've tried calling and e-mailing them,but haven't had luck either way.:confused: If you check the HH web site you will find that they will not be available until early 2009 they are currently housing construction crews. We had to cancel our reservation for December. We will be looking for a new pre-cruise hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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