Top Best American Restaurants in Galveston

"Shrimp ‘N Stuff Restaurant, first opened in 1976, offers delectable seafood dishes, made-from-scratch gumbo, salads and po’boys. Try Shrimp ‘N Stuff’s gumbo, a local favorite. One can also create their own seafood platter with item choices such as boiled, fried, coconut or stuffed shrimp, catfish, crab balls and oysters."

"As delicious as it is inexpensive, Shrimp ‘N Stuff is where you go to gorge yourself on seafood po’boys, stuffed shrimp, fish tacos, and buckets of beer. There are 2 locations, one downtown and another on Ave."

"3828 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550 409-761-5500http://www.gaidos.com/. A Galveston tradition and a local favorite for seafood for over 95 years!. Hours may vary seasonally."

"A perennial Galveston favorite that’s been open since 1911, enjoy old-school dishes like red snapper grilled “on the half shell” over charcoal at Gaido’s."

"Grab a bite to eat at this beachfront restaurant offering multi-level patio seating with ocean views. Mouthwatering burgers, delicious wings, or some fresh seafood are just a few of the items on their menu that are sure to please the whole family. The Spot is said to be an awesome location for happy hour, and it will leave you feeling satisfied no matter what kind."

"If you’re craving authentic New Orleans cooking, Little Daddy’s brings the expertise in steam kettle cooking with offerings such as traditional gumbos, seafood stews, and cioppino."

"Ranging from etouffee to gumbo to cioppino, the kettle-cooked stews here are award-winning. Looking for something else?. There’s also salads, po’ boys and coconut fried shrimp."

"There are some amazing local crafter breweries in our area and Beerfoot loves sharing their beers to the public with 33 draft craft beers, and 100+ bottles and cans of craft beer, plus spirits and wines!. Mon - Fri: 4pm-2amSat & Sun: 12pm-2am"

"There are some amazing local crafter breweries in our area and Beerfoot loves sharing their beers to the public with 33 draft craft beers, and 100+ bottles and cans of craft beer, plus spirits and wines!. Mon - Fri: 4pm-2amSat & Sun: 12pm-2am"

"2425 Post Office Street, Galveston, TX 409-220-3313https://www.instagram.com/devilandthedeepbrew/. An island brewery dedicated to Galveston’s maritime culture and tradition. Weds-Thurs: 3-10pmFri: 3pm-12amSat: 12pm-12amSun: 12pm-10pm"

"Core beers: Persnickety Citrus Wheat, Catty Corner Cream Ale, Hustlin Honey Blonde Ale, Say When Imperial IPA, Wyatt Purp IPA, American Wheat, Chocolate Milk Stout Nitro, Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro, Tasty AF Peanut Butter and Chocolate Milk Stout, I Must Break You Russian Imperial Stout, Ridiculous AF Russian Imperial Stout, Strawberry Milk Stout, River Ace IPA, Doc Hoppiday Hazy IPA. Seasonal beers: Fancy Boot Nut Brown Ale, Summer IPA, Pie in the Sky Pecan Porter, Canadian EHF Maple Coffee Vanilla Imperial Cream Ale, Brewster Cogburn Vanilla Imperial Cream Ale, Fluffy Nuts Peanut Butter Imperial Cream Ale, French Toast Imperial Cream Ale. Noteworthy: Saloon Door hosts trivia nights on Wednesdays."

"Located outside of Houston, Saloon Door Brewing is worth the drive if you’ve never tried it. With fun names like Tasty AF Peanut Butter and Chocolate Stout, there’s sure to be a brew for you. Where: 105 A Magellan Cir, Webster, TX 77598"

"On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger stood on the balcony of the building and declared that all slaves were free, marking the date of the historic Juneteenth celebrations in Texas. Ashton Villa was not only the first mansion built on Broadway Boulevard, it was the first mansion built on the island and one of the first brick residences in Galveston, according to Galveston.com. Constructed in 1859 by James M. Brown, a wealthy businessman, the three-story home was built in the Victorian Italianate style and features ornate verandas adorned with cast iron accents."

"Built in Victorian Italianate style, Ashton Villa was one of the first brick structures in Texas when it was constructed in 1859. European craftsmen and slave labour were used to build this home for Colonel James Moreau Brown, a prominent hardware merchant and banker. Today the Villa is home to the Galveston Island Visitors Centre."

"Home to the 1877 tall ship Elissa, a national historic landmark, the Texas Seaport Museum tells the maritime history of Galveston, which was known as "The Ellis Island of the West" in the 1800s. The Texas Seaport Museum has the nation’s only computerized listing of immigrants to Galveston, Texas. The museum’s immigration exhibit tells the story of immigrants who arrived in the United States via ships docking in Galveston Harbor."

"Galveston Historical Foundation brought Elissa from a scrapyard in Greece in 1978. The 1877 Tall Ship Elissa was fully restored and it has been floating as Galveston museum ship ever since. Elissa is one of only 3 ships of its kind in the world and it has been welcoming over 40,000 visitors annually."

"A beautiful old 3-master, the tall ship Elissa is one of the most former ships still in operation today. Built-in Aberdeen, Scotland, Elissa first launched in 1877. Based at the Texas Seaport Museum, the vessel has been designated a National Historic Landmark since 1990."