We were staying on the west end of Galveston, and decided on Tex-Mex for dinner. We selected…read moreVenados versus driving all the way to the seawall. The interior decor is definitely on the eclectic side, but we were quickly seated and given bowls of warm salsa and a lime cilantro dip with our chips. The salsa is a medium spice level, and was very delicious. But the lime cilantro dip knocked it out out of the park! I loved it! For our meals, I got the taquitos and they were delicious. My boyfriend loved his tacos! We were stuffed when we were done, and thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. They have lots of parking, and a large outdoor deck area if you want to sit outside.

This isn't my first visit, been here several times when I visit Galveston Island. Love their house…read moremargaritas and chips. Their two salsas warm Both are delicious. I love the Messy Nachos that are huge. They have all the great stuff like sour cream, guac, lettuce and tomatoes, beans, jalapenos and lots of cheese!! You can add meat but don't think you'll miss it. Staff is friendly and helpful. It is Texas so lots of Country Music and sports. Think you'll be happy with your choice!!

Let me talk to you about Daiquiri Time Out. I've only been…read morethere once & it was one of those places that left me wishing I lived nearby. They're located in downtown Galveston in a part of town that was once a red light district. Their menu is "beach drinks". That's the vibe. You can get anything from a Negroni or Old Fashioned to a Highball, French 75 and everything in between. I live for that frozen strawberry daiquiri though. The cocktail menu is extensive! Did you know they have a speakeasy tiki bar too? Funky, beachy, tiki vibe decor. Great employees. It's The Pineapple Parlor and primo! See my review on it.

Love going to DTO when we visit the Island. Located of The Strand, more so in the Harborside area…read more(locals, LMK if I'm wrong!). It's one of the best craft cocktail destinations on the island - and with a tiki flare. It's great to see it open after almost a decade. (We went there in 2016 when it first opened for a Yelp meetup; got to meet the owner, try some cocktails, and everyone had a great time.) Happy hour is Mon all day and Tue-Fri 4-7pm with $6 cocktails. Such a deal. They now have a "speakeasy" called the Pineapple Parlor. Barkeep told us there'd be a $6 admission per person; and since the space is small, there's limited seating. We opted to stay inside the DTO area for old fashioneds and Southside ($8 gin, lemon, mint).

May 16, 2026 I've…read moreordered here many times thru door dash and every time it's fantastic! Ahi tuna for the first time (fresh and tasty) and my usual, bang bang shrimp

Cooper's is a quiet place that has great/friendly service and good food. It's not your typical…read morebeach pub, Yet it's not ultra fine dining either. Good stop for a change of pace.We'll go back on our next trip into Galveston.

Stayed at Tremont House and this bar was inside the hotel. I was stayed during the week so it was…read morenot very crowded and I sat at the bar. I was warmly greeted and served. I had the 1836 mezcalrita and it was delicious! The bartender balanced this drink perfectly!

Lovely bar! We were on the Strand and popped in. Good wines and interesting cocktails. Our waitress…read morewas attentive and friendly. Fun people watching as well. They have live piano music on Thursdays.

Best shrimp and grits I have ever had. Fantastic cocktail menu. Try the bloody Mary!…read more Vibes are good.

TLDR: poor service, wouldn't come back…read more Ambience: The establishment is well decorated with an almost South Beach Miami vibe mixed with some Galveston flare. I would say it's very "Instagram worthy", but that seems it's all that's offered. We did not have a reservation but were sat immediately. Food: I ordered the Poke Bowl which was very fresh but lacked some flavor. The ahi tuna wasn't amazing. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits which was far too heavy for her and seemed more like a soup. We also ordered coffee that was too sweet for our liking. Service: the waiters were great and offered recommendations. The bartenders were also welcoming. The issue we had was with a managerial/owner level employee. She was assisting wait staff by delivering food and clearing tables but did so in a rushed and disrespectful manner. Our plates were basically yanked from our hands, and I caught the silverware on my plate that fell off when she grabbed it. She did not apologize and appeared unhappy. We also witnessed this happening at the table next to us. We understand that off days happen, but acknowledging and apologizing is easy.

Really good food, service and excellent view. We had shrimp, dirty rice, crawfish, gumbo and…read morefinished off with Key Lime Pie. All yummy.

First, we have always loved this place. This is our girl groups 5th trip to Galveston and we always…read morecome here at least twice while we are here. But after tonight, never again. We ordered adult beverages when we questioned the amount of alcohol in the drinks, the bartender told us, she knows there isn't alot of alcohol in there and that it's a mixture and they have to follow the recipe. We sent our drinks back to be removed from our checks. The manager came back with the same drinks wanting to know what was wrong. He was unhelpful, short with us, actually rude. Our food came out. The two seafood Cobb salads arrived WITHOUT the crab. One girl's order came out wrong. She sent it back and said I don't want it remade. Apparently the server was told to remake it anyway. She sent it back, again. At this point we just wanted to pay our bill and leave. We are sad and disappointed.

Stopped into Proletariat in Galveston during a family day at Dickens on the Strand, and it ended up…read morebeing a great spot to take a break from the festival. The place had a lively, cozy vibe that fit the day perfectly. I ordered a unique craft beer from Charleston, SC, which was such a cool find on tap in Galveston. My family tried the boozy hot chocolate, wine, and a couple of drinks from their solid coffee selection. The staff was friendly and kept things moving smoothly even with the festival crowd. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5--is the limited snack options. It would've been nice to pair the drinks with a few more bites, especially during such a busy event. Overall, though, Proletariat is definitely worth a stop if you're exploring the Strand. Great drinks, great vibe, and a perfect little retreat during Dickens on the Strand.

September 4, 2025 my photo is their Yelp cover; woohoo!…read more Love this place. Relaxed vibe Thanks Yelp and/or the Proletariat for using my selfie

Awesome mariscos soup & Mexican Vallarta Cocktail combo…read more Good service and delicious food too. Not too loud music & nice atmosphere.

This was an interesting experience. I am not sure how to best rate it, so three is a nice neutral…read more Located at the former residence of Killen's TMX, and across from Bogies, this joint sits in a decent sized parking lot that was designed by a crazy person. Bottom line, plenty of spaces. Side note, they're not all spaced the way you might expect. Walking in, the place was hopping. Much more crowded than the former business. Pretty good sized menu. They serve you the red salsa, but you can ask for the green. The kind that gives you heart burn for hours. Worth it. Both salsa were great, chips were fresh. We ordered house margaritas, and those were also very good. Pricing was average. For food we ordered the parrillada El Malecon. Mixed beef and chicken, with ribs and quail. Here's where things went a little rough. We ordered the "for two" but the entire was still in a " for one" portion. 3 pieces of steak, 3 chicken, one quail 2 rib portions. Definitely seemed off. The manager came by, and we discussed. On THEIR menu, the double portion is only 4 strips of steak, 4 of chicken, still only one quail, and two rib portions. The reasoning we were given is that people don't seem to like the quail. First, nothing about this is "for two." For 45.99 this isn't it. The chicken and beef were good, the quail was not seasoned well unfortunately, and the ribs were over sauced with a cheap syrupy sauce. Overall food was a no. But here's where I also have to give credit. They stuck with their defense, and while we discussed someone brought a plate of chicken and beef. While we weren't going to ask for anything, we do appreciate their thoughtfulness and speedy resolution. Maybe they knew it was coming , or maybe they just jumped ahead to make it work. Either way, we appreciated that effort. Overall, service was great, food was 50/50. Wouldn't do the parrilladas again, but would try other menu items.

Solid spot passing through with my Doggo. Staff friendly, beer cold, refreshing open breeze with…read moreAMI jukebox and live TV.

Watch your card, bought a beer left a 5 $ tip , checked my account the next day and was surprised…read moreto see that the snake bartender gave herself a 50$ tip.

Came in for a night cap around 1030p…read more Ashley was the bartender.... nice and efficient Place had a decent crowd We played on the gambling machines

Great place ...even better people. Bar tenders are always personable and call you by name after…read morejust a few visits you become family.