Galveston Restaurant Group has brought the “art of good eating” to patrons since 1997. Created by Johnny Smecca, Joey Smecca and Danny Hart, they opened their first restaurant, Saltwater Grill, in 1998, located in the heart of the Galveston Arts & Entertainment District. Since then, they have been creating, prospering and selling restaurant concepts that deliver the best dining experiences on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Properties under the Galveston Restaurant Group auspice include:

Mario’s Seawall Italian Restaurant
Tucked away in the thick of Galveston’s seafood restaurants is Mario’s Seawall Italian Restaurant. Offering fun, romance and the tradition of Italy with a Texas-sized seaside view, Mario’s Seawall boasts delicate and delicious pastas, gourmet pizzas and more. Experience authentic Italian cuisine and service at its finest in Galveston’s oldest Italian restaurant.

Saltwater Grill
Few restaurants deliver the quality atmosphere and personal attention that Saltwater Grill serves up daily. Home of Galveston Restaurant Group’s original kettle cooking, Saltwater Grill offers an array of seafood dishes, cioppino, bouillabaisse, gumbo and more. Alongside Prime steaks from the grill, diners will find exciting dishes mixing Gulf Coast seafood with Asian fusion touches. There’s a reason Galveston Island has a growing reputation for its impeccable dining and inviting nightlife – and it has everything to do with Saltwater Grill.

Sky Bar Steak & Sushi
Sky Bar Steak & Sushi is where East meets West! Guests can enjoy the ultimate dining experience in a sexy, romantic setting that stimulates the senses. Sky Bar’s atmosphere becomes fun and lively later in the evening with our busy bar crowd and upbeat sounds.

Gumbo Bar & Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar
Authentic and delicious flavors we describe as “a cross between San Francisco and New Orleans," the Gumbo Bar in downtown Galveston features live-action cooking and is undoubtedly the best new restaurant on Galveston Island. Order up Little Neck Clams steamed to perfection or Mussels from the deep blue sea. Try a bowl of our award- winning gumbo, or the best seafood po-boy and oysters in town. Headed north and need your gumbo fix? Try our newest location, Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar, located in League City, Texas.

Papa’s Pizza
Papa’s Pizza has been voted “Galveston’s Best Delivered Pizza” and prides itself on living up to that reputation. It’s the pinch of love that we put into every dish that makes us the Island’s best gourmet pizza, Italian food, soups, sandwiches and more. Always fresh and always delicious.

With these six unique restaurant properties, Galveston Restaurant Group truly offers a location for every occasion.