2. Landry's Seafood House

Rarely do I find such a oasis in a desert! I dined at this Landry's last month on a trip to Galveston. The atmosphere was beautiful and relaxed. The staff could not have been any better. The food was great. These people really know how to make a salad. Instead of the usual salad of Iceburg lettuce and a tomato slice that comes with most dinners, Landry's salad was loaded with fresh crisp spring greens, cucumber bits, tomato and on and on. I had a seafood combo consisting of fish, shrimp and scallops as the entre. Grilled to perfection and as fresh as you could ever want. This came with a wonderfully seasoned rice and fresh steamed veggies! I also had a MaiTai which seemed to be their specialty drink. Again, excellently done. My experience was so pleasant, relaxing and delicious that I asked to see the manager. It's been well over 20 years since I've heaped this kind of praise on a restaurant. I was there at lunch time and the whole thing only ran me a little over $20 including the drink. It would have still be an excellent dining experience at twice that. I am returning to Galveston in 4 days. As you can imagine, I will be going to Landry's again. And probably more than once.