Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Galveston

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Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Galveston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (4022)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Galveston

About the restaurant

Paco is the definition of the "All American Dream", awarded the 2019 "Faces of Diversity Award" by the National Restaurant Association. This prestigious award honors those who have achieved success through perservance and determination embodying the American Dream.

Rudy & Paco's offer the freshest seafood and steaks with a Central American flare. Come experience fine dining at its best with Paco and his staff.

We are honored to have the opportunity and privilege to serve you and your family.

~ Paco Vargas and Family

Lunch - Street parking is available, pay at parking meter or by App
Dinner - Street parking is free after 6 pm.

Dress code is strictly enforced for Dinner.
No shorts for men, women (including rompers) and children. Men must have a collared shirt (no t-shirts) and no hats.

Dress code for Lunch is casual with shorts acceptable but no hats.

Top review

Vanessa

Dined 3 days ago

Rudy and Paco’s is our favorite restaurant and last night’s dinner did not disappoint. Our server, Samantha, was excellent. Our Red Snapper entrees were delicious. Our drinks were perfect and they made my husband’s birthday so special. What an outstanding dining experience!

Trattoria la Vigna

4.9

4.9 (1567)

$30 and under

Italian

Galveston

About the restaurant

Trattoria La Vigna is your very own little slice of Italy in Downtown Galveston. We offer delicious lunch specials, fresh pasta made daily, homemade desserts, and much more!

Top review

Terik

Dined 1 day ago

Best Italian restaurant on Galveston Island - food is delicious, service is great

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4.9

4.9 (1326)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Galveston

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Galveston's historic downtown district, Vargas Cut and Catch is a contemporary Steak House serving USDA Prime Steaks and the Freshest Seafood available.

We look forward to serving you soon!!

Sincerely,
Paco Vargas and family

Street parking is complimentary after 6:00pm

Top review

CelesteVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The service was impeccable, the food was delectable, and the ambience of dining in the Board Room was perfection. The main restaurant area was exceptionally loud; I was very grateful to have requested the Board Room! Everything was wonderful.

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Popular dish

Lobster Bisque

The Steakhouse at San Luis

4.9

4.9 (761)

$50 and over

American

Galveston

About the restaurant

Valentine's Day at The Steakhouse
Celebrate Valentine's Day with an unforgettable dining experience at The Steakhouse. Indulge in our pre-fixe menu featuring decadent options like Lobster Bisque, 45-Day Dry-Adged Prime NY Strip, and a delightful Dessert Trio.
($175 per person. The pre-fixe menu will be the only menu served on February 14, 2025)

Indulge in the Island’s finest, award-winning cuisine at The Steakhouse, featuring USDA Midwest grain-fed beef, live Maine lobster, and an award-winning wine list. Recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award® since 2004 and selected as one of the “Top Ten Texas Steakhouses” by food critic Tom Horan, The Steakhouse is an extraordinary dining experience for any connoisseur. Our high-quality cuisine and impeccable service are complemented by an elegant ambiance featuring hand-crafted mahogany woodwork, leather furnishings, and other luxurious amenities.

Top review

Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic food and we had a really good waiter Hunter

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Shrimp and Crab Cheesecake

Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood

4.8

4.8 (2445)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Galveston

About the restaurant

Welcome to Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood, where every bite is a masterpiece! The only restaurant in Galveston awarded with the prestigious "Two Glasses" Best Of Award Of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine.
Nestled in the heart of the Pelican Rest Marina, our culinary haven, helmed by the talented Chef Diego Rueda, offers a journey of flavors.

Enjoy panoramic water views, creating an unforgettable dining experience where warmth meets sophistication, perfect for sharing moments.

Our commitment to quality resonates in carefully selected ingredients, ensuring each bite is a blend of freshness and flavor. From sizzling steaks to succulent seafood, our menu celebrates culinary expertise. Indulge in our award-winning wines, featuring ultra-rare and premium beef from around the world, fresh local seafood, and savor the most unique bourbon selection.

Number 13, is your lucky number for unparalleled dining.
Join us—where cuisine, views, and warm hospitality converge into magic.

Top review

Carol

Dined 3 days ago

The food was exceptional! Came to this restaurant when it first opened about 10 years ago. Still, as I remembered.

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Popular dish

Thursday Prime Rib Night

Popular dish

32 oz 30-Day Porterhouse

Popular dish

Seafood Pasta

The Fancy at Hotel Lucine

4.8

4.8 (130)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Galveston

About the restaurant

An American Fine-ish Dining establishment inspired by local ingredients with a dash of artistic liberty and a lot of personality.

Our menu highlights locally sourced ingredients, celebrating our Galveston roots and coastal ties while supporting the Texas farms and Gulf waters that make it all possible. From the daily catch to fresh, house-made pastas, every dish is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the vibrant community around us. Enjoy our local cuisine with wall-to-wall Gulf views - no dress code required.

The Fancy at Hotel Lucine sits neatly at the intersection of 10th & Seawall Blvd - we're about as close to the water as a hotel can get without high tide lapping at your bedside.

Top review

TJackson

Dined 2 days ago

Great overall experience. The fries were great! We ordered 2 servings. Salad was soggy and the burger was good. Overpriced but good.

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Experience

Brunch in The Fancy at Hotel Lucine

Experience

Oyster & Martinis

1817 Steak & Seafare

4.8

4.8 (199)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Galveston

About the restaurant

Welcome to 1817 Steak & Seafare, nestled in Evia on Galveston Island, where culinary excellence converges with the freshness of sea and land. This upscale dining destination boasts panoramic lake views and stunning sunset vistas. We are committed to a scratch kitchen philosophy, using only fresh, never-frozen ingredients. Each steak is a prime, hand-cut selection from the choicest center cuts, ensuring the finest quality. Our seafood is sourced directly from the Gulf, delivering unmatched freshness. Complement your meal with our extensive selection of craft cocktails, premium spirits, and fine wines.

Due to high demand, we recommend reserving your table at least two weeks in advance. For bar reservations, please call us at 409-765-1817.

Top review

DeborahVIP

Dined on 3 Jan 2025

Best meal we have had in years. Staff was incredible. Food incredible. Ambience impeccable.

Riondo's Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (1160)

$30 and under

Italian

Galveston

About the restaurant

Riondo's serves a casual lunch and upscale dinner with unmatched hospitality on the strand in Galveston. Riondo's also provides a private banquet room for rehearsal dinners, small weddings and all your special occasion needs. Chef Rico provides housemade pastas, mozzarella cheese, artisan breads and Gulf Coast Fresh Seafood, Wagyu beef and local farm to market produce from Moon Dog farms. Located in the historical Strand District in Galveston, come enjoy a romantic night at Riondos.

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KevinVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Joshua did a great job. The food was amazing. Never disappoints.

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Popular dish

Tiramisu Crepes

Willie G’s Seafood & Steakhouse - Galveston

4.7

4.7 (1850)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Galveston

About the restaurant

Recognized nationally as one of the top upscale seafood restaurants, Willie G's® is known for providing the finest and freshest seafood, succulent steaks and unsurpassed service. Located on Pier 21, Willie G’s is Galveston’s most popular seafood destination with waterfront dining.

Top review

Drew

Dined 2 days ago

Great experience and the food was fantastic. Will be back

Monarch at Grand Galvez

4.3

4.3 (431)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Galveston

About the restaurant

Monarch, our onsite casual seafood restaurant, serves fresh regional seafood, steaks and Cajun specialties in a gorgeous space with soaring ceilings and oversized windows to soak in all the natural light.

Sunday Brunch
-Adults $89.00
-Kids (6-12) $29.99
-Under 6 Free
(PRICING EXCLUDES HOLIDAYS)

Top review

Dolly

Dined on 22 Feb 2025

The food and bar drinks are extremely good! The atmosphere is very New Orleans and fun.

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