Quinn & Kim’s Guide to Galveston

Quinn & Kimmi
Quinn & Kim’s Guide to Galveston

Best Bars in Galveston

The best tiki cocktails on the island. We love the zombie (be careful, it’s served on fire) and the planter’s punch.
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Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market St
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The best tiki cocktails on the island. We love the zombie (be careful, it’s served on fire) and the planter’s punch.
The Spot is a reliable stop for bar food and big boozey drinks on the seawall. Lots of happy hour specials!
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The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd
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The Spot is a reliable stop for bar food and big boozey drinks on the seawall. Lots of happy hour specials!
This is our favorite local brewery, and their tiki wheat is great all year long! A trip to their brewery is a lot of fun.
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Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart Rd
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This is our favorite local brewery, and their tiki wheat is great all year long! A trip to their brewery is a lot of fun.
This is a fun and eclectic pub near the strand that also hosts art events.
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The Proletariat Gallery & Public House
2221 Market St
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This is a fun and eclectic pub near the strand that also hosts art events.
One of the only rooftop bars in Galveston, beautiful views and intimate vibes
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The Sound Bar
2411 Mechanic St
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One of the only rooftop bars in Galveston, beautiful views and intimate vibes

What to Eat in Galveston

A handful of some of the best spots to get some food on the island.
Excellent gumbo and Cajun fare a short walk from Tiki Cottage.
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The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall Blvd
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Excellent gumbo and Cajun fare a short walk from Tiki Cottage.
Great locally sourced seafood near the strand. They also feature a market where you can purchase fresh caught fish.
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Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf Rd
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Great locally sourced seafood near the strand. They also feature a market where you can purchase fresh caught fish.
This is a great steakhouse for celebrating special occasions. The prime rib is excellent.
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Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway St
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This is a great steakhouse for celebrating special occasions. The prime rib is excellent.
The Maceo family has deep ties to the island and operate this Italian grocery shop that also serves the best muffulettas west of the Sabine River.
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Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market St
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The Maceo family has deep ties to the island and operate this Italian grocery shop that also serves the best muffulettas west of the Sabine River.
The best taco truck on the island, try the beef fajita or the cochinita pivil.
Taqueria El Jardin Tropical
913 41st Street
The best taco truck on the island, try the beef fajita or the cochinita pivil.
A Galveston institution. Come for po boys, but you really can’t miss on the rest of the menu!
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue O
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A Galveston institution. Come for po boys, but you really can’t miss on the rest of the menu!
The brunch is great, but come early or be prepared to wait on the weekends. This is one of the most popular spots on the island. If you get stuck waiting, you can spend a little time wandering on Church st. The homes over there are magnificent!
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St
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The brunch is great, but come early or be prepared to wait on the weekends. This is one of the most popular spots on the island. If you get stuck waiting, you can spend a little time wandering on Church st. The homes over there are magnificent!
The best spot to get pho on the island.
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Pho Tai
3728 Broadway Avenue J
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The best spot to get pho on the island.
The perfect spot on the strand to grab sweets
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand St
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The perfect spot on the strand to grab sweets
Our favorite coffee shop on the island.
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Red light coffee roasters
2728 Market St
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Our favorite coffee shop on the island.
This is a new spot, but the food is excellent.
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The Garden Thai Cuisine
216 Tremont (23rd) Street
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This is a new spot, but the food is excellent.
Great cafe in a idyllic part of downtown Galveston.
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MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice St
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Great cafe in a idyllic part of downtown Galveston.
A local favorite on the other end of the island.
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Viet Cajun
8910 Seawall Blvd
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A local favorite on the other end of the island.
Great brunch and higher end lunch items in the strand district. Excellent cocktails, too
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Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand St
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Great brunch and higher end lunch items in the strand district. Excellent cocktails, too
Amazing brisket, ribs and other bbq staples!!
Koop's BBQ Kitchen
Amazing brisket, ribs and other bbq staples!!
This Houston brunch destination is now on the island! Can’t miss!
Leeland House Galveston
This Houston brunch destination is now on the island! Can’t miss!
The burgers and fries are the best on the island!
MAC-IES
The burgers and fries are the best on the island!

Sightseeing

Definitely worth a visit, it’s an amazing structure with lots of interesting history.
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Moody-kúria
2618 Broadway Avenue J
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Definitely worth a visit, it’s an amazing structure with lots of interesting history.
Lots of really beautiful architecture and fun shops, plus some of Galveston’s best restaurants & bars are nearby!
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Strand Historic District
2100 The Strand
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Lots of really beautiful architecture and fun shops, plus some of Galveston’s best restaurants & bars are nearby!
Galveston boasts an incredible farmers market, be sure to check it out if you can!
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Galveston's Own Farmers Market
3304 Market St
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Galveston boasts an incredible farmers market, be sure to check it out if you can!
One of Galveston’s best and most unique Christmas traditions
Dickens On The Strand
2002 20th St
One of Galveston’s best and most unique Christmas traditions
Riding on these amphibious vehicles while learning about Galveston is one of the most popular things to do on the island, everyone should try it once.
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Galveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall Blvd
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Riding on these amphibious vehicles while learning about Galveston is one of the most popular things to do on the island, everyone should try it once.
Another popular tour of the island. It is said there are over 6,000 ghosts in Galveston Island who remain from the great storm of 1900.
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Galveston Ghost Tour
519 25th St
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Another popular tour of the island. It is said there are over 6,000 ghosts in Galveston Island who remain from the great storm of 1900.

Family Friendly Entertainment

Great for families seeking more to do! Amazing aquarium and offers lots of fun activities around Christmas!
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd
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Great for families seeking more to do! Amazing aquarium and offers lots of fun activities around Christmas!
An iconic theme parked on the beach, with rides, games and food.
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Galveston Island Történelmi Élményhídja
2501 Seawall Blvd
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An iconic theme parked on the beach, with rides, games and food.
36 holes and views of the sea wall.
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Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall Blvd
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36 holes and views of the sea wall.
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Galveston Go Kart & Fun Center
9402 Seawall Blvd
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Golf Carts

Golf carts are street legal in Galveston, and you’ll probably see folks cruising around on them. There are many vendors who offer rentals.