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Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
Seafood on the water at Bolivar Peninsula's marina since 2007, with live music and trivia on Thursdays, at moderate prices.
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Tex-Mex institutions, Gulf seafood shacks, taco trucks, kolache runs and patios on the water.
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Since 2015
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
Steaks and seafood in Galveston since 2015, a fit for date night and a spot that also hosts events.
Since 2016
Killen's Burgers
A burger joint on S Main St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Since 2002
Silverlake Hunan
A restaurant on W Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Buckshot Saloon
Galveston bar with live music, DJ and dance nights, and karaoke several nights a week, plus live music on weekends.
Since 2015
Coastal Star Brewing Company
Galveston brewery open since 2015 that serves BBQ alongside its beers.
Jackie's Bar and Grill
Kemah bar and grill on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip with a waterfront outdoor patio, brunch, and live music.
Lil' Outriggers Hula Bar And Grill
Clear Lake Shores bar and grill on the water with a pricier menu, and it hosts events.
Schafer's Coastal Bar & Grille
Seafood and bar fare on the water in Clear Lake Shores, pricey, and the place also hosts events.
Since 2014
Grazia
A restaurant on W Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
LIT Java Coffee & Books
A coffee and tea shop on W Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection and 1 upcoming event.
Miller's Seawall Grill
Seafood and grill fare on the Galveston Seawall, where the water is right across the road from your table.
Since 2009
Sakura
A restaurant on Business Center Dr in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Since 2007
Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream
Galveston coffee shop open since 2007 that also hosts events, a fit for a morning cup or a gathering.
Since 2000
Fish Tales
Seafood restaurant open since 2000 on the Galveston Seawall, with the water in view from the room.
Italiano's
Moderately priced Italian restaurant in Pearland for a sit-down dinner without a big bill.
Magnolia Cajun Comfort
A seafood and Cajun restaurant on E Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Moreno's Mexican Bar and Grill
Pearland Mexican restaurant with a bar side, serving Mexican and Tex-Mex at moderate prices.
Since 2007
The Original Mexican Cafe
Inexpensive Galveston Mexican cafe open since 2007, serving Mexican and Tex-Mex plates.
Since 2014
The Spot
Galveston restaurant open since 2014, set on the Galveston Seawall with the water right there.
Since 2012
Waterman's Restaurant
Seafood restaurant in Galveston open since 2012, with a patio and live music on the water.
Since 2015
D'Caribbean Curry Spot Cuisine
Caribbean, Cuban, Indian and Latin American food in Pearland, open since 2015 and moderately priced.
Fish Company Taco
Galveston spot for tacos, Mexican and Tex-Mex food, plus seafood on the menu.
Since 2000
Pearl Dynasty
Chinese restaurant in Pearland open since 2000, moderately priced for a sit-down meal.
Since 2014
Riondo's Ristorante
Seafood and Italian restaurant open since 2014 on the Strand in downtown Galveston.
Cinnaholic
A bakery and sweets shop on Business Center Dr in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Since 2012
Jimmy's on the Pier
Moderately priced seafood spot on Galveston's pier, on the water and open since 2012.
Since 2016
Marais
Dickinson restaurant on the water since 2016, serving Cajun and Creole, seafood and diner classics, with a brunch crowd.
Ong Jas Viet Kitchen
A restaurant on W Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Since 2016
Opus Ocean Grille
Pricey seafood grille on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, with waterfront views, a brunch menu and an outdoor patio, open since 2016.
Since 2013
Porch Cafe
Seafood restaurant in Galveston, open since 2013.
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
Pearland pizzeria and Italian kitchen covering New York-style pizza and Italian dishes.
Since 2015
Shykatz
Galveston coffee shop open since 2015, a place to grab a cup of coffee.
Tamashi Ramen Sushi Pearland-Broadway St.
A sushi restaurant on W Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Venados Cantina
Moderately priced Mexican and Tex-Mex cantina in Galveston with a waterside setting.
Via 313
A restaurant on Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Since 2014
Billy's Donuts and Kolaches
Pearland donut and kolache shop, open since 2014, for kolaches, donuts and baked sweets.
Blake's Bistro
Galveston American diner-style restaurant on the water, on the Seawall.
Since 2002
Celaya Mexican Restaurant
Celaya has served Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Pearland since 2002, and its latest health inspection came back with an A.
Since 2013
Four Friends Tea Room & Gifts
A coffee and tea shop on Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Gio's Flying Pizza and Pasta
A pizza place on FM 517 Rd W in Dickinson.
Grotto Ristorante
An Italian restaurant on the Galveston Seawall with water views, for a sit-down dinner by the Gulf.
Katie's Seafood House
Seafood on the water in Galveston, where you can eat with a view of the bay.
Since 2015
Killen's Steakhouse
A restaurant on W Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Little Woodrow's
Gulf shrimp and a bar and pub in Webster that hosts events, with a crowd-friendly night out.
Since 2009
Mongo
A restaurant on Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Namthai Restaurant and Bar
Thai food and a bar on the Kemah Boardwalk, with a waterfront setting for a drink and dinner.
Since 2014
Pena's Donut Heaven & Grill
Donut shop in Pearland open since 2014 that also does kolaches, grill food, and sweets.