The Fancy

Dine Like a Local at These 23 Galveston Restaurants

"Building on Galveston roots, Houston chef Leila Ortiz offers a French-informed menu at Hotel Lucine’s main restaurant. Diners can start by indulging in the raw gulf tilefish or the shrimp cocktail from the cold bar, before diving into dishes like the bucatini a la pieuvre, the double-cut pork chop served with crispy okra, or the roasted red snapper served with an onion paprika sauce. End with the warm lemon butter cake served with a sweet creme. Then head to the hotel’s rooftop and poolside bars for another treat — cocktails with a 180-degree view of the Gulf Coast." - Lane Gillespie, Brittany Britto Garley