Benno’s Seawall restaurant will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, their catering operation is offering full dinners and side dishes for take-out. You can choose a traditional oven-roasted or Cajun-fried whole turkey with cornbread dressing and giblet gravy. They offer complete dinners, or you can order a turkey and side dishes à la carte. Orders and payment must be placed by Friday, November 21, for pickup on Wednesday, November 26, between noon and 4:00 PM at 112 28th Street. For more information, check their website, call, or email Elaine at elaine@bennosofgalveston.com.
Benno’s Catering
112 28th Street - (409) 762-3666
Formerly the Hubcap Grill, owner Teffeny Caruso will be offering her special recipe of homemade pies for carryout. If you have never sampled her cooking, you are in for a treat. They are in the midst of reorganizing, and I can only hope this becomes an ongoing island tradition. Call or visit their Facebook page for more information.
Coastal Star Brewing Company
2021 Strand - (409) 539-5128
A long-time island favorite, the Ochoa family has been turning out their famous tamales and smoked meats for generations. Thanksgiving plans are still being finalized, but I have been assured they will include their tamales and smoked meats, along with whole smoked turkeys. They will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but you may pre-order for pick-up. Please visit their website or call for more information.
Pennies Tex-Mex Take Out
1713 37th Street - (409) 765-5719
All Galveston Restaurant Group locations will be closed on Thanksgiving, with the exception of The Gumbo Diner on Seawall, which will be open and serving complete traditional turkey dinners, including green bean casserole and even a slice of pie. This is an affordable option for individuals wanting a sit-down dinner with full service. They are also offering complete family pick-up dinners and à la carte sides that must be pre-ordered on or before Saturday, November 22, and picked up on Wednesday, November 26, at Saltwater Grill on Postoffice. Offering great value and fresh seafood with a Cajun flair, The Gumbo Diner is a personal favorite of mine. Check their website or call for more information and holiday hours.
The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall Boulevard - (409) 762-3232
Katie’s will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but is accepting pre-orders from their catering menu. Famous for fresh seafood from their own fleet of fishing boats and their creative kitchen, this could be a great choice for many of us. For more information, check their website or call.
Katie’s Seafood House
2000 Wharf Drive - (409) 765-5688
Want something special for Thanksgiving? PJ and Tara have put together a Thanksgiving holiday pickup menu that includes a choice of their barbecued meats and creative side dishes. You can choose smoked turkey, brisket, or ham—whole, half, or by the pound—with a choice of à la carte sides. Orders must be placed by Monday, November 24, for pickup on Wednesday, November 26. For their complete menu or more information, call or visit their Facebook page.
Koop’s BBQ Kitchen & Catering
4501 Broadway
(409) 539-0059
Island celebrity chef Mary Bass’s La Cocina Market will be open on Thanksgiving Day and will be offering individual takeout dinners and an array of side dishes and pastries. This could be great for visitors with limited cooking options. Additionally, you may pre-order an entire dinner consisting of her special smoked split turkey or brown sugar bourbon–glazed baked ham, with a choice of sides and delicious desserts. Pickup or delivery is available. For more information and hours, please call or visit her website.
La Cocina Market
1506 39th Street - (409) 795-8963
This neighborhood favorite has been quietly expanding its hours and offerings. Long a breakfast and lunch favorite with a fiercely loyal local following, they are now offering dinner on Mondays, which is certain to grow. Tucked away in a historic neighborhood, the word is out about their daily specials and sumptuous baked goods. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, they have published their pre-order takeout menu highlighting their complete dinner packages as well as à la carte items—oven-roasted turkeys, spiral-sliced hams, and more. An array of handmade sides and their wonderful bakery products, including bread pudding, pies, cakes, and cobblers, round out their offerings. For more details and ordering instructions, call or visit their website.
ShyKatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue L - (409) 770-0500
This westside restaurant will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but is offering complete takeout traditional dinners. Herb-roasted turkey with berry compote, served with whipped sweet potatoes, green beans, fresh corn muffins, and their scratch-made pies and cakes. Orders accepted from Monday, November 3rd, through Friday, 21st, with pickup on November 24, 25, or 26th. Please order by phone or in person at the restaurant.
Cooper’s Landing
11150 termini-San Luis Pass Road
(409) 539-5534
Long a fixture in Jamaica Beach, they will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, owner Cindy Roberts is accepting pre-orders for pickup of traditional family or individual Thanksgiving dinners. Ordering deadline is Saturday, November 22nd. Pickup may be scheduled for Tuesday, November 25th, or Wednesday, November 26th. The menu details will be available online. We all know how wonderful her home cooking is and all the generous things she does for our community. Please call or visit their website for more information.
Way West Grill & Pizzeria
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass Road
(409) 794-4934
For those who believe Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a proper slice of pie, Miller’s Seawall Grill has you covered. This year they’re offering a lineup that feels like a family recipe box come to life—bourbon pecan, coconut cream, chocolate cream, peanut butter chocolate cream, lemon meringue, buttermilk, pumpkin, and apple. Each pie is $25, and orders must be placed and paid for in advance, with pickup by noon on Wednesday, November 27th. In true island spirit, anything not collected will be donated to our Galveston Fire and Police Departments, ensuring that even a forgotten pie finds its way to a grateful table.
Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Blvd.
(409) 763-8777
Galveston Restaurant Group has the feast handled. Their Family Turkey Dinner Package ($245) feeds 8–10 with a smoked roasted boneless turkey breast and all the classics—cornbread dressing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce. Sides can also be ordered by the half pan ($49.50 each), perfect for topping off a family spread with extra mashed potatoes or that must‑have green bean casserole. Add‑ons include a whole slow‑roasted boneless turkey breast ($99), extra gravy or cranberry sauce, and desserts that seal the deal.
Orders must be placed and paid for by Saturday, November 22nd at 5 PM, with pickup at Saltwater Grill (2017 Postoffice St.) on Wednesday, November 26 between 12–4 PM. To order, text Chef Megan Walker at (409) 539‑1013.
Galveston Restaurant Group
To Order, Text - Megan Walker - (409) 539‑1013