We just got back from a couple of days at Galveston and I posted this on a running thread about restaurants there in the Gulf Coast forum but thought maybe someone from this forum could benefit from it. Generally, if you have not been to Galveston since the hurricane, you need to go. It is not the tired, worn out, dirty beached Galveston it used to be. The place is alive and fun now and getting even better. This just covers where we ate, but lots of fun places to stay and things to do popping up everywhere.
We go to Galveston pretty much every summer, but tried a couple of new places this time, along with a favorite.
The Spot - definitely our favorite. Poboys are awesome (shrimp and oyster). The new twist is that it is now a 5 distinct places complex and it is awesome. The wife and I hit happy hour two days in a row at the Squeeze and had some great margaritas. Also went up to Drip (think that's what it was called). Great view, very comfortable up there.
*The new setup is awesome. If you like to drink and relax, check it out.
Star Drug Store - I cannot believe that we've been coming to Galveston for 30 years and never went here. Had a great breakfast here yesterday and felt like we used a time machine to go back to a simpler time. I had an omellette (sp) with onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese that was excellent. My wife's french toast was also very good.
Joe's Crab Shack at Pier 19 - This was destroyed by the hurricane and reopened just a few weeks ago. I love the layout of the new place, inside and out. They also rebuilt the pier and it is fun to walk and look at the boats. As far as the food, it is just like other Joe's so if you like it, well, you'll like this. If not, not. We thought it was really good and you get so much food, you could probably share a dish.
Tiki Bar and Restaurant (Bolivar) - Took the ferry to eat here. Neat little place. Good poboys. Also had steak here on steak night last year and it was awesome. One complaint. HORRID service...some of the worst I've ever seen in my life. There is a sign on the door that says something to the effect that if you do not have patience, you can go elsewhere. I guess they think this relieves them of having to give good service. I'll try it one more time next time we visit, but that may be it if this happens again.
We go to Galveston pretty much every summer, but tried a couple of new places this time, along with a favorite.
The Spot - definitely our favorite. Poboys are awesome (shrimp and oyster). The new twist is that it is now a 5 distinct places complex and it is awesome. The wife and I hit happy hour two days in a row at the Squeeze and had some great margaritas. Also went up to Drip (think that's what it was called). Great view, very comfortable up there.
*The new setup is awesome. If you like to drink and relax, check it out.
Star Drug Store - I cannot believe that we've been coming to Galveston for 30 years and never went here. Had a great breakfast here yesterday and felt like we used a time machine to go back to a simpler time. I had an omellette (sp) with onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese that was excellent. My wife's french toast was also very good.
Joe's Crab Shack at Pier 19 - This was destroyed by the hurricane and reopened just a few weeks ago. I love the layout of the new place, inside and out. They also rebuilt the pier and it is fun to walk and look at the boats. As far as the food, it is just like other Joe's so if you like it, well, you'll like this. If not, not. We thought it was really good and you get so much food, you could probably share a dish.
Tiki Bar and Restaurant (Bolivar) - Took the ferry to eat here. Neat little place. Good poboys. Also had steak here on steak night last year and it was awesome. One complaint. HORRID service...some of the worst I've ever seen in my life. There is a sign on the door that says something to the effect that if you do not have patience, you can go elsewhere. I guess they think this relieves them of having to give good service. I'll try it one more time next time we visit, but that may be it if this happens again.
