Where to Find Crawfish in Galveston

Crawfish season is officially here—and thanks to a warm Gulf Coast winter, it’s come early to Galveston Island!

These spicy, saucy mudbugs are a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine, and from February through May, locals and visitors line up to crack, peel, and feast. Not sure where to dig in? We’ve rounded up the top spots around the island serving up crawfish just the way you like it—boiled, seasoned, and full of flavor.

Crawfish in Galveston
Viet Cajun
Choose your choice of cajun or garlic butter flavor with spice levels from mild to x-tra spicy! Other boiled seafood options…
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Crawfish in Galveston
Cajun Greek
Cajun Greek's mouth-watering crawfish comes fresh from the Gulf and is seasoned with a Cajun flair & served with your Greek…
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Crawfish in Galveston
Huli Huli Hut
Voted best crawfish on the island (2020) and in Galveston County (2019), Huli Huli Hut is a bright, Hawaiian-style restaurant serving…
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Crawfish in Galveston
Benno's Cajun Seafood
Looking for fresh local seafood and a casual beachfront atmosphere? Benno's on the Beach has both! Their menu offers a variety…
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Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar
Blending pungent, peppery Cajun flavors with fresh Gulf cuisine, Gumbo Bar is bringing a bit of welcomed spice into the Galveston…
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Cajun Greek
Taste mouth-watering seafood, freshly caught from the Gulf, paired with your favorite Greek sides, and seasoned with Cajun flair. Cajun Greek…
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Huli Huli Hut
Welcome to Huli Huli Hut, a bright, Hawaiian-style restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and drinks in a tropical setting. They featured dishes…
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Viet Cajun
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