Posted on 5/10/2022

West End Galveston Restaurants

From seafood to coffee shops, these West End Galveston restaurants are sure to please the pickiest of eaters. They're perfect for vacation rental guests who are looking for a break from cooking in their fully-equipped kitchens. Plus, today's leftovers make tomorrow's beach snacks! With a variety of cuisines and price points, these West End Galveston restaurants offer something for every island visitor.

Between 61st Street and Galveston Island State Park

Turn right at the end of 61st Street, and you're heading to a whole different side of Galveston. As you head west, you'll find nature preserves & pasture land intermingled with residential communities with great amenities, including these delicious West End Galveston restaurants!

Cooper's Landing

West End restaurant offering lunch and dinner options including burgers, seafood options, pastas and more. This new eatery is across from Sea Gull Shores Pocket Park 1 (Where Café Michael Burger used to be).

11150 San Luis Pass Road
409.539.5334
Outside Seating: Y
Pet Friendly: N

Lil' Buffalo Grille

A family-oriented restaurant located in the Evia neighborhood serving breakfast all day, along with lunch and dinner options.

13 Evia Main
Evia Neighborhood
thebuffalogrille.com
409.740.3663
Outside Seating: Y
Pet Friendly: Y

Breakfast plate from Lil' Buffalo Grille.
Mario's Pizza

Family owned and operated neighborhood pizza place - perfect to pick up or have delivered! to your beach house. Not currently offering dine-in.

13708 San Luis Pass Road
Pirates Beach Shopping Center
getmarios.com
409.443.5556
Outside Seating: N
Pet Friendly: N

Mel's Blueplate & Seafood Express

Enjoy delicious home cooking without all the hassle - blue plate specials offered daily.

7428 Stewart Road
Across from Babe's Beach, a block off of Seawall Blvd.
facebook.com/melsblueplate
409.741.5573
Outside Seating: N
Pet Friendly: N

Sapori

Casual restaurant offering authentic Italian-European options, homemade desserts, and a BYOB option.

7611 Stewart Road, Galveston, a block off of Seawall Blvd.
facebook.com/saporiristorante
409.497.2424
Outside Seating: N
Pet Friendly: N

Seawall Coffee Company

Offering espressos, drip & specialty coffees and local sweet treats. Closed Mondays.

3802 Cove View Blvd, Suite R
instagram.com/seawallcoffeecompany
409.632.7508
Outside Seating: N
Pet Friendly: N

Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill

Enjoy great food, great drinks and great views at this beachfront restaurant - includes games suitable for all ages and a calendar full of live music.

11745 San Luis Pass Road
Beach Pocket Park Number 2
tipsyturtlegalveston.com
409.996.4765
Outside Seating: Y
Pet Friendly: Y

Waterman's Restaurant

Restaurant overlooking Lake Como, offering indoor and outdoor dining with spectacular views along with steak, seafood, and spirit options.

14302 Stewart Road
Pirates Cove, Next to Galveston Country Club
watermansrestaurant.com
409.632.0233
Outside Seating: Y
Pet Friendly: N

Night time photo of Waterman's Restaurant, a West End Galveston restaurant favorite.
Waterman's Restaurant, Pirates Cove

Jamaica Beach Restaurants

Head even further towards the sunset end of the island, and you'll find these West End Galveston restaurants that have been local staples for years. Residents and beach trippers alike can satisfy their sweet tooth or indulge in some savory Gulf seafood without making the drive into town.

JE Mocha Bean Coffee & Wine - New for 2022!

A premiere coffee and wine bar located on Galveston's West End with an assortment of coffee, wine, and sweet treat options.

16708 San Luis Pass Road
Jamaica Beach Shopping Center
jamaicabeachcoffee.com
Outside Seating: Y
Pet Friendly: Y

Nate's West End Seafood & Bar

Casual, family restaurant great for burgers and seafood options located in Jamaica Beach

17515 San Luis Pass Road
natesgalveston.com
409.737.9530
Outside Seating: Y
Pet Friendly: N

Seven Seas Grocery

Full-service grocery store conveniently located on the West End that also serves delicious, freshly smoked BBQ.

17523 San Luis Pass Road, Galveston
409.737.1152
Outside Seating: N
Pet Friendly: N

Venados Cantina

Enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine and a full-service bar with unobstructed Gulf views located in Jamaica Beach. Dine in or pick up take out and eat on the deck of your beach house!

16510 San Luis Pass Road, Suite C
409.539.5159
Outside Seating: Y - multiple levels of decks
Pet Friendly: N

Way West Grill & Pizzeria

Offering an assortment of menu items such as breakfast, pizza, burgers, sandwiches and more. Delivery available for West End neighborhoods.

16708 San Luis Pass Road
facebook.com/waywestgrill
409.974.4934
Outside Seating: Y
Pet Friendly: N

Sea Isle Restaurants

The West End Marina & Restaurant - Palapa Bar
The West End Marina and Restaurant

Bring the whole family to this waterfront seafood restaurant located right in the Sea Isle neighborhood!

21706 Burnet Drive
westendmarina.com/restaurants/upstairs-palapa/
409.497.4152
Outside Seating: Y
Pet Friendly: Y

Surfside Restaurants

Red Snapper Inn

Fresh prepared Gulf seafood casually served with Greek and Cajun influences.

402 Bluewater Highway, Surfside Beach
Across the San Luis Pass Bridge
redsnapperinn.com
979.239.3226
Outside Seating: Y
Pet Friendly: N

Sea Isle, Galveston aerial photo
West End Marina & Restaurant in Sea Isle, Galveston

When it comes to choosing a spot for a delicious meal, you can't go wrong with any of Galveston's West End restaurants. After a day at the beach, you'll be ready for fresh Gulf seafood, hearty pizza or pastas, or cool beverages - all best enjoyed while watching the sunset over the bay!

Be sure to indulge at one of these local eateries during your next stay in one of our beach houses - the best beach & bay vacation rentals on Galveston's West End!

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