Katie's Kottage guidebook
Food Scene
Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StGreat atmosphere / food and friendly bartenders.
Grilled seafood and steak with a South American / Central American sabor. Lunch is casual, no shorts allowed at dinner.
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StGrilled seafood and steak with a South American / Central American sabor. Lunch is casual, no shorts allowed at dinner.
Trattoria La Vigna
412 20th StQuaint spot for classic Italian
Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice StCasual Tex-Mex located downtown.
Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice StUpscale gourmet cuisine with a unique atmosphere.
Longtime upscale restaurant located on the seawall. A Galveston landmark for seafood
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardLongtime upscale restaurant located on the seawall. A Galveston landmark for seafood
Neighborhood Tex-Mex. Very casual and in close proximity to Katie's Kottage
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MI Abuelitas Homestyle Mexican Restaurant
1728 45th StNeighborhood Tex-Mex. Very casual and in close proximity to Katie's Kottage
Kid friendly, Rainforest themed chain for American fare & cocktails. Average food, but fun for the kiddos.
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Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall BlvdKid friendly, Rainforest themed chain for American fare & cocktails. Average food, but fun for the kiddos.
Best sandwich shop on the island. Quick and delicious. Open from 11am - 3 pm
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Old Moon Deli & Pies
408 23rd StBest sandwich shop on the island. Quick and delicious. Open from 11am - 3 pm
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StBest local coffee house on the island
Shipley Do-Nuts
5401 Broadway Avenue JA regional favorite for donuts.
Leon's World Finest Bar-B-Que
5427 Broadway Avenue JSolid BBQ and very near the Kottage!
Napoli-Style pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. Absolutely delicious. They feature local ingredients and products from local vendors, including beers from Galveston Island Brewery and Devil in the Deep. Live music on the weekends.
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Sharky's Tavern
504 25th StNapoli-Style pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. Absolutely delicious. They feature local ingredients and products from local vendors, including beers from Galveston Island Brewery and Devil in the Deep. Live music on the weekends.
Fantastic brunch (and everything) Fresh, homemade, eclectic, trendy food, a casual warm atmosphere. Voted best overall restaurant in Galveston and has received numerous other accolades. Located in a restored 1870 location in the historical east end.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StFantastic brunch (and everything) Fresh, homemade, eclectic, trendy food, a casual warm atmosphere. Voted best overall restaurant in Galveston and has received numerous other accolades. Located in a restored 1870 location in the historical east end.
Great breakfast spot. Food made from scratch and the best Bakery in town. Phenomenal sandwiches and soups. The grilled cinnamon roll is a must!
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StGreat breakfast spot. Food made from scratch and the best Bakery in town. Phenomenal sandwiches and soups. The grilled cinnamon roll is a must!
Grocery Stores
Target
6128 Broadway StGrocery, home goods, clothing, electronics
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdGrocery chain, bakery, beer & wine
Grocery, home goods, auto, clothing, electronics, sporting goods
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Walmart Supercenter
6702 Seawall BlvdGrocery, home goods, auto, clothing, electronics, sporting goods
Liquor Stores
Spec's
2711 61st StBeer, wine & spirits
Halls Liquor
2121 45th StClosest liquor store to the Kottage. Decent selection of beer, wine and spirits
Sightseeing
Family friendly Aquarium, 4D special effects theatre and the SpongeBob Sub Pants underwater adventure
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Aquarium At Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdFamily friendly Aquarium, 4D special effects theatre and the SpongeBob Sub Pants underwater adventure
Amusement park located on the historic pleasure pier. Includes 1 roller coaster, 15 rides, carnival games and souvenir shop.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdAmusement park located on the historic pleasure pier. Includes 1 roller coaster, 15 rides, carnival games and souvenir shop.
1859 Ashton Villa
2328 Broadway Avenue JOne of Galveston's beloved Victorian residences.
Home to the 1877 ELISSA. Features numerous exhibits and a gift shop.
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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8Home to the 1877 ELISSA. Features numerous exhibits and a gift shop.
Great visit for first time visitors to the Island. Features three documentaries on early Galveston life and the Great Storm of 1900.
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Pier 21
Pier 21Great visit for first time visitors to the Island. Features three documentaries on early Galveston life and the Great Storm of 1900.
If history and architecture are your thing, this is a must see. The home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is absolutely stunning. Architectural Historians list the Bishop's Palace as one of the most significant of Victorian residencies in the country.
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Bischofspalast
1402 Broadway Avenue JIf history and architecture are your thing, this is a must see. The home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is absolutely stunning. Architectural Historians list the Bishop's Palace as one of the most significant of Victorian residencies in the country.
Shopping
Sporting goods / outdoors. Wide selection of sporting goods, outdoor gear. Fishing license available
Academy Sports + Outdoors
4523 Fort Crockett BlvdSporting goods / outdoors. Wide selection of sporting goods, outdoor gear. Fishing license available
Bars - Nightlife
Located in the downtown area. Chill vibe with great cocktails. The bartenders are great and very knowledgable.
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Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market StLocated in the downtown area. Chill vibe with great cocktails. The bartenders are great and very knowledgable.
Best Karaoke on the island with a great bar and outdoor patio.
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The Sound Bar
2411 Mechanic StBest Karaoke on the island with a great bar and outdoor patio.
Proper Irish pub with pool table, darts and a fantastic Jukebox
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Murphy's Pub
213-215 22nd StProper Irish pub with pool table, darts and a fantastic Jukebox
Best dive bar on the island IMO. Friendly service and a strong pour.
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Island Pier Club
1702 Avenue OBest dive bar on the island IMO. Friendly service and a strong pour.
Old school, classic Galveston bar. No Frills and casual. Glynda is very well on Galveston History
The Wizzard
2325 Church StOld school, classic Galveston bar. No Frills and casual. Glynda is very well on Galveston History
Chill hangout with art-filled walls & open mike poetry nights, crafts brews and basic grub.
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The Proletariat Gallery & Public House
2221 Market StChill hangout with art-filled walls & open mike poetry nights, crafts brews and basic grub.
Local independent brewery with great beer selection and relaxed atmosphere. Grab a slice next door at Sharky's Dog Friendly space.
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Devil and the Deep Brewery
2425 Postoffice StLocal independent brewery with great beer selection and relaxed atmosphere. Grab a slice next door at Sharky's Dog Friendly space.
The Toujouse bar in the Tremont House is one of my favorite spots on the Island. The hand-carved mahogany bar was originally part of the Henry Toujouse's Stag Hotel. Perfect stop for a drink while downtown.
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The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StThe Toujouse bar in the Tremont House is one of my favorite spots on the Island. The hand-carved mahogany bar was originally part of the Henry Toujouse's Stag Hotel. Perfect stop for a drink while downtown.
Beaches
Public beach with many amenities. Lifeguards on duty, concessions, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, beach volleyball courts. Alcohol is not allowed.
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Stewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdPublic beach with many amenities. Lifeguards on duty, concessions, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, beach volleyball courts. Alcohol is not allowed.
If you're looking to party, East beach is your destination. East beach has all the amenities, such as restrooms, showers and rentals, ect. Alcohol is permitted.
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Oststrand
Seawall BlvdIf you're looking to party, East beach is your destination. East beach has all the amenities, such as restrooms, showers and rentals, ect. Alcohol is permitted.
Sandy, gulf-front beach with parking & concession stands, umbrella rentals, chair and jet-ski rentals. Family Friendly
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Porretto Beach
Seawall BoulevardSandy, gulf-front beach with parking & concession stands, umbrella rentals, chair and jet-ski rentals. Family Friendly