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Top-Rated Restaurants in Galveston, TX
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Galveston, TX by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Shark Shack with a 4.6-star rating from 2,517 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Rainforest Cafe and Miller's Seawall Grill. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Galveston is 4.4 stars from 6,152 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Galveston range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.4★
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6,152
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Jun 1, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Galveston, TX
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shark Shack2402 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550, USA | 4.6★ | 2,517 |
| #2 | Rainforest Cafe5310 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA | 4.6★ | 19,121 |
| #3 | Miller's Seawall Grill1824 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA | 4.6★ | 8,401 |
| #4 | Brick House Tavern + Tap3502A Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA | 4.1★ | 4,683 |
| #5 | The Spot3204 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA | 4.3★ | 18,177 |
| #6 | Katie's Seafood House2000 Wharf Rd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA | 4.5★ | 7,099 |
| #7 | Fisherman's Wharf2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, USA | 4.5★ | 8,318 |
| #8 | Hearsay On The Strand2410 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550, USA | 4.5★ | 1,905 |
| #9 | Fish Tales2502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA | 4.1★ | 7,591 |
| #10 | Doc Holliday's Roadhouse6010 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA | 4.6★ | 2,082 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Galveston
Brick House Tavern + Tap
3502A Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Hearsay On The Strand
2410 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, USA
Willie G's Seafood & Steaks
2100 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Saltgrass Steak House
1502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar
3802 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar
2107 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
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