Vida Agave

Amazing craft cocktails and a KILLING happy hour. We will most definitely be back. Incredible &…read morefriendly staff. I wish I could give more stars.

I needed a good cold stiff one in an, out of the way place with low light and freezing air…read moreconditioning. I was on a mission to escape the hot humid tropicalesqe afternoon that is a Galveston Texas August day. Daiquiri Time Out popped up while spinning the Roulette Wheel that is Yelp. So,with door code in hand I headed out. Taking note of another Yelpers recommendation to arrive early as the place is small and fills up,we did. On the far edge of downtown in a non descript building this bar, billed as a speakeasy, sat. The sidewalk was melting under my feet as I walked towards the door. No entry code needed. After my eyes adjusted,what I saw wasn't what I expected. Dirty Dancing+Saturday Night Fever+Ms Kitty's Gun Smoke saloon had a strange feel. Ok, let's go. We, as the first guest of the soon to be 5'oclock crowd approached the bartender, alone behind a just right mixing station. After perusing a menu of specialties and being guided through a few questions,we ordered. The good- I found an interesting little place to beat the summer heat and enjoy a decent drink. Not so good- not as billed. Overall no quirkiness or unique qualities to write home about. No snackes served with each drink as described by others. Once the place started filling up and I started my second adult beverage,things were looking up. Go,but with lowered expectations.

Not bad and the bartender hit me with the remaining ounce on top to clear the bottle...nice touch

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Not what was expected but not bad

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4.9(16 reviews)

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.

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3.9(721 reviews)

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We loved this place! The food and drinks were delicious, the service was outstanding, and the…read moreatmosphere was amazing. DJ was the best and made our experience even better. We can't wait to come back!

We were in Galveston for Memorial Day weekend and we came here on a Sunday night…read more They were shortstaffed so thank goodness I made a reservation so they seated us right away but if you did not make a reservation, they told you it was a 25 minute wait even though there were seats available. So other than the service being a little slow, the place was really cute. The ambience is amazing. I love the big chandelier. It gives you old-time rich vibes. Their menu has different options. They do have a vegetarian portion. The samosas were kind of like beef, taco mimosas that's what it taste like to me. They're red fish was really good cause the crab crusted on the outside and the sauce mixed together. I definitely recommend getting that if you like fish. I got it with a side of mac & cheese. It does come with veggies, but they let you change out the side. My mom got the margarita pizza and I've had pizza for sure but they do have five or six options of pizzas to choose from. And all the best thing was the bread pudding. Definitely get that save some room. It was warm with ice cream and the perfect bread pudding. I've ever had get it. There is street parking after six. It's free. There's a garage parking too. I don't know how much it costs. Besides the service, everything was really good. It took them a while to fill up our waters, but I did notice they were shortstaffed.

Food baby.

Deviled eggs were nicely seasoned and the "egg crate" presentation was unique.

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Pineapple Parlor

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If I had to tell anyone in the state of Texas where to grab a tiki drink? It would be Pineapple…read moreParlor, hands down no contest. This place was the highlight of my month. Brad, the owner (whom was our bartender) was the most hospitable, and welcoming host you could ask for. He patiently listened to my interests, and questions about the cocktails, and inquiries into his design and vision for the speak-tiki. I was so thrilled I gave this dude my shell lei, and a big hug. I cannot recommend this place enough. They do Tiki Right!

Love this little Tiki bar inside Daquiri Time Out. The vibes are so fun - Hawaiian music funky…read morelighting and tiki decor. You feel like you are in a tiki hut. The menu is exceptional - each cocktail comes with a food pairing included such as spam musubi, wonton nachos, or pineapple macaroni salad. The cocktails are so intricate and delicious. You can get the food items à la carte as well. Definitely recommend reservation as there is limited bar seating and only a few booths. Resy for 5 people only, any less and you will have other walks ins at your table, which is fine in these U shape oval booths.

Navy Grog

3 Dots and a Dash - spiced twist on a classic cocktail.

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Port light

The Rooftop - Hotel Lucine

4.6(12 reviews)

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I love it up here! Even if the bar isn't open, they'll have a server taking orders or you can get a…read moredrink yourself from the lobby bar and bring it up with you. It's so peaceful, especially in the evening hours. I recently did a morning Pilates class here that was wonderful, and have also attended dog "yappy hours" / adoption events. Always be on the lookout for their awesome special events!

The views from the rooftop are amazing. The beach is right there in your line of vision…read more You can have cocktails, mocktails, coffee, tea, food, etc. on the rooftop. Service is as wonderful as it is throughout the hotel. Everyone is treated with so much kindness,it's as though the employees really love the work they do. Comfortable and stylish seating throughout the lovely rooftop setting.

Olives and almonds

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Exterior

The Proletariat

4.5(65 reviews)

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

It's my BD month; getting my Tarot cards read!

Identity as water

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Sugar and Rye

4.0(365 reviews)

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10/10 best food I've ever had and the owners did a great job with training their staff and the…read moredecor and food was amazing.

Outstanding food, drinks and atmosphere. Mac was outstanding we will comeback again. John Michael…read morevoted this as the best restaurant in Galveston

Interior decor

Baked brie

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The Rooftop Bar

4.3(20 reviews)

The Rooftop Bar is a great place to get some tasty, upscale bar food and drinks. The food options…read moreI've had so far have all been delicious. The Wagyu burgers are very good and so is the crab cake. The drinks are top-notch. The bartender who's there in the later hours is so amazing, so friendly, so funny. You can tell he puts a lot of love into making your drinks. You can sit outside and have a beautiful view of Galveston Island, or inside at a table for two or more. The Caribbean music they play adds a nice touch. It's a great place for a business lunch, a late night with your friends, or if you're staying at the hotel, a nightcap or two would do.

Drinks were good and the rooftop was pretty but I am not sure if I would be back. There were a…read morecouple of drunk women being rowdy that night & apparently some other drama with different customers? When we arrived, we sat down & someone came up and told us that she'd be with us shortly. Well she said that 2-3 more times but after about 20 minutes of waiting we decided to just walk up to the bar and order ourselves. (The bar was lonely but most of the seats on the patio were occupied by friend groups). We had closed out on the first round of drinks with my card & had signed and tipped it. Then we ordered more drinks but with a different tab and card BUT at the end of the night, we were being charged for all the drinks, including the ones we had previously paid & already tipped for. The new tab that was opened only had one drink on it, and the bartender had reopened our previous tab and added the second round to there. When we brought this up to the bartender he was denying that we had already paid the first tab even though we clearly remembered signing the receipt and handing it back to him. He said he triple checked their system and did not see that tab and was ensuring us that it was not paid (the credit card already showed the charge). Finally, a different bartender that didn't even serve us somehow found the receipt. That was kind of crazy because he ensured us that he looked for it EVERY where and there was no sign of it and that he didn't recall us paying & signing the receipt for the drinks. If you do end up giving this place a try, make sure to ask for an itemized receipt so you know exactly what you are paying for and that there aren't any additional charges like they tried to push on us.

Fun bar! Loads of seating nooks for visiting and. Hanging out

Cocktails- fun and refreshing!

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Tremont House

MarMo Cafe & Lounge

4.7(48 reviews)

THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING. I'm not going to lie, the outside of this place does not look appealing…read more(all concrete building), but the inside is perfect. It's so cozy and has a great vibe to it. I loved how you could tell they have a lot of regulars, as the bar staff welcomed many people by name. Not to mention, the food we got was a 10/10. We ordered the air fried crispy chicken sandwich with tater tots, and a chicken Caesar salad. The sandwich is actually one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, and I'm not a sandwich person. I will be coming back here as soon as possible!

Great place to get some good drinks, relax, and unwind, it's that kind of vibe. The lights are low…read moreand the music is nice. They also have an outdoor patio where you can sit when the weather permits. They're known for their cocktails which are $6 between 5 & 8. The wine pairs nicely with the shareable charcuterie board, definitely worth it. And of you drink beer they have that too. They sell soups and salads, sandwiches, and breakfast that they serve from 9-3. We ordered the breakfast bowl and breakfast plate. They were both pretty good. The touch of microgreens on top of my bowl was a pleasant surprise. I love microgreens and they were fresh. The server was very helpful and recommended the iced coconut vanilla latte that I loved so much I ordered another one to go.

Inside

Breakfast Bowl

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Iced Coconut Latte with Vanilla Bean Froth

The Alibi Bar

4.3(23 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Pretty clicky. Maybe a younger crowd than I'm used to. Did not have Budweiser stocked. Weird..but…read morenot an immediate no.

November 21, 2021 Night cap!…read more We came in about 10p...for 1 last BD drink. They had free pizza and a cheese tray. Excellent! Only a few customers were there...both were Santa's too! One (still in his red velvet pants and boots) he plays Santa at Moody Gardens and one who plays Santa at the RR museum...for "polar express!" Addy (Addison) was the bartender...she was soo nice. She bought me and my friends a lemon drop shot...soo tasty! We didn't order anything else to drink because we had already had enough and were tired...soo, we sipped on those shots and ate. A transient came in asking for food...Addy pointed him to the free pizza table. He took, he left. I I like the vibe here too...definitely a place a female can hang out at alone. Gave Addy $10 for her generosity. Support small businesses

Entrance

Back outdoor stage.

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Trevor L.

1 year ago

I visited Vida Agave again during another work trip, and if I could give ten stars, I absolutely would. The food here is consistently excellent, and the Birria tacos have become a personal favorite of mine--they're flavorful, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The Birria quesadilla is another standout, likely the best meal I've had all month. Both are satisfying without feeling overly heavy, which makes them a perfect choice for lunch or dinner. I've experienced both dining in and picking up, and the food typically comes out quickly, which is a huge plus when on a tight schedule. My only minor critique is that, for me, the Birria tacos were on the smaller side in terms of portion size, but the quality more than makes up for it. The bar area is also inviting and well-maintained, adding to the overall enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, Vida Agave delivers exceptional food, attentive service, and a welcoming environment. I would definitely return again on future visits and would recommend it to anyone seeking flavorful, satisfying meals that leave you looking forward to the next trip read more

Robert L.

2 years ago

5 Stars We had an outstanding experience at Vida Agave during their happy hour (3-7 PM). The atmosphere was relaxed yet vibrant, and the service was spot on from start to finish. We started with their complimentary chips, which were fresh and crispy--perfect with the delicious chicharrón paired with queso dip and guacamole we ordered. The queso was creamy and flavorful, and the guacamole was fresh and well-seasoned. For entrees, we tried the Poblano Shrimp and the Vida Agave Appetizer Plate. Both were absolutely excellent! The shrimp were perfectly cooked with just the right amount of spice, and the appetizer plate was a great variety, packed with flavor and beautifully presented. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Highly recommend checking them out during happy hour--you'll get incredible food and great value. We will definitely be back! read more

Steph S.

3 years ago

Food, service and atmosphere 11/10. My husband and I both have food allergies (gluten and dairy) and we were more than accommodated. Alvaro was amazing in helping us choose options that worked for us, and made sure we were well taken care of. Everything from the margaritas, ceviche and fajitas were all very fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommend stopping at Vida Agave if you're in Galveston. read more

Yalexia Q.

4 years ago

I love this place it's very unique food is delicious and you can tell drinks are made with the freshest ingredients! Best margaritas on the island! They have an extensive mezcal and tequila selection! The staff is so attentive and friendly. They served food until midnight!. The place is so cute very welcoming I will definitely be back read more

Sara V.

4 years ago

Fantastic food, the house margarita is yum! Definitely a hidden gem. Love the atmosphere. The owner, Luis, is a tequila connoisseur. A must if you are anywhere near the strand. read more

Oscar R.

9 months ago

Andrea is honestly the best!!! Friendly and always attentive!!! Drinks are the the best. Oscar de la Renta

Cliff Alexander M.

4 years ago

the tacos of this establishment are very good I love to come here from time to time to enjoy a good meal

Kelly M.

2 years ago

I am not sure why this restaurant isn't a 5 star because if I could give it a 6 star!!

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