5waldos Posted March 15, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2009 We will be there next week for Saturday night before we sail. Any one know of any Texas bbq restaurants? We are hoping not to go expensive- I figure we have a big week ahead of us. And if not, any other recommendations for simple dinners that are local? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 15, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Leo's at 3201 Broadway, Leon's at 54th and Broadway and Queen's at 35th and Ave S. None are expensive or fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLBEANS Posted March 18, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 18, 2009 We always go to 'The Spot" which is not a bbq, but we have the best time there. They have great food, cheap, and wonderful atmosphere. You can go to the galveston.com web cam and see it live. They have plenty seating and a live band. They have awesome fish sandwiches and shrimp kisses "bacon wrapped, cheese filled shrimp" a must have if you like seafood. They also have great hamburgers and all kinds of stuff. It is right on Seawall Blvd. This is our not to miss in Galveston stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted March 18, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Uh oh- we may now need to have about 3 dinners that night! I suppose I could consider it training for being on the Conquest! Thanks for all your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cks Posted March 18, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Just a little warning about The Spot: if you're there on a nice day, prepare to fight your way through a bunch of bikers. And you probably won't find a table outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 23, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Rudy and Pacos will be open in early April:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingram1 Posted March 27, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2009 How is Tortuga's on Seawall and 61st St? It's a chain - not sure if that is good or bad. Looking for fun atmosphere pre-cruise for grandkids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 28, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 28, 2009 How is Tortuga's on Seawall and 61st St? It's a chain - not sure if that is good or bad. Looking for fun atmosphere pre-cruise for grandkids. Try http://www.galveston.com/rainforestcafe Kid oriented and fun and on Seawall with volcano Owned by Landry chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texaslandshark Posted March 28, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2009 How is Tortuga's on Seawall and 61st St? It's a chain - not sure if that is good or bad. Looking for fun atmosphere pre-cruise for grandkids. We liked it and will hit it again this year. Full bar, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyyuma Posted March 28, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Casey's on the seawall for good fish and related food. Service and prices are nice too.Large enough for big groups too ,Giado's next to it is higher line,but good too. JY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTylerose Posted March 28, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2009 My Hubby and I are booked to cruise from Galveston on the 13th and when I made reservations at a local hotel there, they told me that 60 percent of Galveston is back up and running. Still a lot of contruction going on, but it is functioning well. There are several resturants open but the most important to me is Guido's (sp). Going down a couple of days early to extend the vacation time by a couple of days. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHefley228 Posted April 2, 2009 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2009 most important to me is Guido's (sp). Gaido's - 3700 Seawall Blvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted April 2, 2009 #13 Share Posted April 2, 2009 My Hubby and I are booked to cruise from Galveston on the 13th and when I made reservations at a local hotel there, they told me that 60 percent of Galveston is back up and running. Still a lot of contruction going on, but it is functioning well. There are several resturants open but the most important to me is Guido's (sp). Going down a couple of days early to extend the vacation time by a couple of days. :D Stingaree Restaurant across to Boliver ferry, if you have time Bennos(seawall), Shrimp and Stuff(39th and O) not fancy but good and cheap Even Olympia Grill (Greek) on seawall has good seafood Gaidos - a legendary excellent nice restuarant Willie G's - on port nice restuarant Lecroux Cajun on Strand may be open then Gumbo Grill and Bar Postoffice Sky Bar Postoffice Upscale: Rudy and Pacos - downtown by opera house 20th (Central and South American style Seafood and Steaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingzs Posted April 9, 2009 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2009 My Hubby and I are booked to cruise from Galveston on the 13th and when I made reservations at a local hotel there, they told me that 60 percent of Galveston is back up and running. Still a lot of contruction going on, but it is functioning well. There are several resturants open but the most important to me is Guido's (sp). Going down a couple of days early to extend the vacation time by a couple of days. :D Just wanted to let you know that my mother-in-law was there post cruise last month. Even though there were a lot of empty tables (Sunday lunch time) there was a 20-30 minute wait because they do not have enough staff that has come back to run the whole dining room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted April 9, 2009 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Rudy & Paco's opened Wednesday, dinner only right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerOne Posted April 16, 2009 #16 Share Posted April 16, 2009 How is Tortuga's on Seawall and 61st St? It's a chain - not sure if that is good or bad. Looking for fun atmosphere pre-cruise for grandkids. We ate there, it was just awful:( Don't waste your money......food was cold, bland, yuk....never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingram1 Posted April 16, 2009 #17 Share Posted April 16, 2009 We ate there, it was just awful:( Don't waste your money......food was cold, bland, yuk....never again. We ended up at Mario's Italian Restaurant on 61st St. We passed it coming in and the parking lot was FULL. We took that as a positive sign. Our waiter was a blast... brought the girls pizza dough and tried to teach them how to make a pizza. It was late, we were tired, the food was good. I guess I'm glad we missed Tortuga's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cks Posted April 16, 2009 #18 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Tortuga's isn't that bad. I've never gotten bad food there. Service is hit or miss sometimes though. Not really a great kid atmosphere--here's a very smoky bar inside. Super happy hour prices though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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