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Brazoria County Restaurants

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:16:28 +0000

Red Snapper Inn

Fresh Gulf Seafood in a variety of styles with Greek and Cajun influences.

On the River

Locally owned seafood restaurant serving Texas Gulf brown shrimp, American farm raised catfish, and huge burgers.

Killen’s Barbecue

Award-winning bbq with the heart of old-school cook-offs and a Le Cordon Bleu trained eye.

Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen

Classic Italian fare—like pizza margherita and shrimp scampi—in a cozy, romantic setting.

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Galveston County Restaurants

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:14:33 +0000

Katie’s Seafood House

Fresh fish from local fisherman and shrimpers, including Red Snapper, Oysters, Shrimp, and Blue Crabs.

Kritikos Grill

Best Gyro carved off the broiler and Greek salads topped with seafood or gyro and chicken.

Gaido’s

Freshly prepared seafood with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Maceo Spice & Import Company

High quality food ingredients and muffaletta sandwiches at the counter at lunchtime.

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Matagorda County Restaurants

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:14:25 +0000

Danny’s Seafood House

A family owned operation with scrumptious Vietnamese offerings and seafood of all kinds, right on the water.

Tran’s Restaurant

Vietnamese–Asian cuisine in Palacios, with a special history in the local Vietnamese community.

Matamoros Taco House

Authentic, and family owned since 1999, this Mexican cafe is a local favorite.

The Fat Grass

This farm to table labor of love is the result of Shawn C. Watkins’ global travels and international culinary training.

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Jefferson County Restaurants

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:25:56 +0000

The Boudain Hut

Traditional Cajun & Creole specialties like gumbo, hoghead cheese and, of course, boudain balls.

Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp

Cajun favorites with a New Orleans vibe.

Patillo’s Barbeque

Signature seasonings and sauces, known for the outstanding flavor of their smoked meats and links!

Pine Tree Lodge

Locals gather here for fresh-caught seafood, live music and a great time.

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Gaido’s

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 22:55:07 +0000

Gaido’s first opened its doors to the public in 1911 and continues to be a local landmark for freshly prepared seafood. Located right along the Galveston Seawall, diners will enjoy an unforgettable meal with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. Don’t leave without trying the world-famous pecan pie, the official state pie of Texas.

3828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

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Pine Tree Lodge

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:36:22 +0000

Pine Tree Lodge is your chance to enjoy a meal right on the waterfront. Locals gather here (some even arriving by boat!) for fresh-caught seafood, live music and a great time. You can expect excellent dishes like crawfish, snow crab, shrimp and fried catfish and Cajun favorites like gumbo. Check Facebook for live music events. On Sundays in the spring and summer, you can step onto the dance floor to the beats of a live Cajun band.

3296 Pine Tree Rd, Beaumont, TX 77705

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Kiteboarding in Texas City

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Wed, 31 May 2023 11:58:18 +0000

Looking for an adventure? Try out kiteboarding! Kiteboarding is fast becoming a popular water sport worldwide, and midway between Houston and Galveston is the perfect place to try your hand at it.

In Texas City, the dike and Galveston Island form a two square mile expanse of waist-deep water. The winds are steady, perfect for beginners. And there’s a nice beach and grassy area for spectators.

The Houston Kiteboarding shop is your source for rentals and lessons. They rent equipment for kiteboarding, kitesurfing, hydrofoil, and efoil and offer private and group lessons for all levels of experience.

524 9th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590

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Galveston Seawall

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Wed, 31 May 2023 11:54:47 +0000

The historic Galveston Seawall is a 17-foot high barrier that runs 10 miles along the Gulf Coast shoreline. It is a busy site for shops, restaurants, bars and beachgoers—a great place to walk or people watch! Look out for the 70 benches with hand painted tiles that interpret the ecology, economy, and history of the Texas Coast.

The seawall was first built in 1902 after a devastating hurricane wiped out much of Galveston city and killed 6000 people. To prevent future flood damage, the city undertook a major infrastructure project. Buildings were jacked up and the surface of the entire city upgraded, increasing the elevation to up to 12 feet above sea level. And to shield against high waves, the solid concrete Seawall was built along the Gulf shore of the island.

Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

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Lafitte’s Cove Nature Preserve

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Wed, 31 May 2023 11:51:15 +0000

Representing a compromise between the developer and the community, Lafitte’s Cove is a subdivision built within natural wetlands and a prominent oak motte. Today, local landowners work to preserve the wetlands and canals around their homes, as well as maintain the preserve that is one of the best places to see migrating songbirds on the Texas coast.

Check the ponds on the other side of the road for Roseate Spoonbill, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, and shorebirds. In the winter, you may see Bufflehead and Redhead. Along the boardwalk, look for Sora and the occasional Glossy Ibis in the pond.

Image credits: northern cardinal by gary_leavens, blue grosbeak by Dan Pancamo via Wikimedia commons.

3503 Eckert Dr, Galveston, TX 77554

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Matamoros Taco House

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Wed, 31 May 2023 11:47:53 +0000

Authentic, and family owned since 1999, this Mexican cafe is a local favorite. Their breakfast tacos are simply the best. After a meal of them, you’ll definitely be wanting to take home a bottle of their homemade salsa. Check facebook for the days menudo and barbacoa are available, then go early and get your share before it sells out.

1410 1st St, Palacios, TX 77465

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Danny’s Seafood House

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Wed, 31 May 2023 11:43:27 +0000

Have a delicious meal right on the water in Palacios, the City by the Sea. Danny’s Seafood House is a family owned operation with scrumptious Vietnamese offerings like pho and the vermicelli spring roll dish, Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio. But this is also the place for fresh seafood of all kinds. Come enjoy a plate of fresh oysters, or a crawfish boil. Take a look at the Facebook page—you can often catch some live music out on the patio.

1000 1st St, Palacios, TX 77465

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South Bay Marina

Lone Star Coastal Alliance — Wed, 31 May 2023 08:18:33 +0000

Called the shrimp capital of Texas, Palacios is home to a fishing, oystering, and shellfish industry. At the Marina you can sometimes catch sight of the slow, lumbering shrimp boats bringing in a catch of Texas seafood.

Any time of year the Marina is a perfect spot to enjoy the miles of public-access Palacios waterfront. Pack a picnic and sit and watch the birds across the open water. Sometimes you will even see dolphins!

771 S Bay Blvd, Palacios, TX 77465

Be sure to also stop by the Fisherman’s Memorial on the opposite site of the harbor.

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