By Cheryl Teal
Shrimp and oytsters are popular dishes in Galveston seafood restaurants.
Galveston, Texas, is located on the Gulf of
Mexico, which is home to a variety of edible sea life This means the city's many seafood restaurants can serve the freshest seafood to their customers. Menus are not only filled with shrimp and oyster dishes, but with recipes that pay homage to their neighbor to the east, Louisiana, with its Cajun roots.
Gaido's of Galveston
You can't miss Gaido's of Galveston if you're visiting the city's seawall. It's the restaurant with the gigantic crab on its roof. Part of Gaido's Seawall Inn complex, the restaurant is operated by the fourth generation of Gaidos since S.J. Gaido founded it in 1911. Seafood, including shrimp and oysters, is still cleaned and prepared by hand. Food is prepared using old family recipes. The restaurant claims fame for its oyster platter. Dining is on a first-come first-serve basis as reservations are not accepted.
Gaido's of Galveston
3802 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77550
800-525-0064
gaidosofgalveston.com/restaraunts.htm
Shrimp n Stuff
Since opening in 1976, Shrimp n Stuff has served shrimp in a variety of ways: fried, stuffed, boiled and in gumbos and poor boy sandwiches. It also serves catfish, chicken fried steak and oyster po' boys. Zagat Restaurant Survey said Shrimp n Stuff served the "best oyster po' boys in Texas." The casual restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and also offers take-out.
Shrimp n Stuff
3901 Ave. O
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-2805
shrimpnstuff.com/
Benno's on the Beach
Benno's on the beach opened on the Seawall in 1983. Many of its seafood dishes, such as crawfish etouffee, are served with a Cajun flair. It also serves shrimp, oysters, catfish, crab and flounder, as well as Cajun sides such as hush puppies, and red rice and beans. Jambalaya is a house specialty.
Benno's on the Beach
1200 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-762-4621
bennosofgalveston.com/
The Spot
When The Spot opened on Seawall Boulevard in1998, it was known as The Village at Mile Zero in planning stages because of its proximity to the freeway. The current owner, Dennis Byrd, started as a cashier and dishwasher, and still waits on tables and cooks. The appetizers menu features fried pickles and shrimp kisses (separate dishes), while the dinner menu includes the usual seafood entrees and a variety of burgers for non-seafood lovers. The restaurant also has a cocktail lounge.
The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston Island, TX 77550
409-621-5237
thespotgalveston.com/
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About the Author:
Cheryl Teal is an award-winning photojournalist who began writing professionally in 1968. She is a former small-business owner who specializes in writing about business, motorcycles and travel. She has her own line of travel guides called "Cheryl's Guides," which are mostly about travel in China. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon.
Photo Credits:
Citrus seafood image by Studio Pookini from
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