Housed in the historic Hotel Galvez, Bernardo's is a charming Italian restaurant which is heavily accented with Gulf Coast Fare.
The restaurant dates back to 1911, when it first opened in the very bosom of the hotel. Here, you can enjoy a delightful blend of fine food served in an ambience of causal laissez faire. The restaurant has still retained its Victorian era reminiscent architecture and you can dine here under the grandeur of high ceilings and exquisite chandeliers.
The food that is served here scores just as high, on the popularity stakes. Here, you can sample an array of exquisite starters like the Crispy Calamari or the Shrimp Cocktail. You can even opt for the traditional Caesar salad or the Island Green. But whatever you choose to begin your meal with, don't forget to ask for the Big Bowl which features the chef's daily soup special. If you plan to dine Italian, you can choose from the Lobster Ravioli and Bernardo' special pasta which comprises of penne tossed up with garlic, vegetables, and artichoke hearts and drizzled over with olive oil.
For the seafood lover, the Pirate's Cove is a prized catch. Here you can feast on a mélange of grilled shrimp, sautéed scallops and chunks of blackened salmon. You can even opt for the Shiitake crusted chicken breast which is served with a delicious raspberry sauce and comes highly recommended. You can even opt for the grilled salmon which comes along with gingered vegetables and shiitake mushrooms covered in a sesame-soy garlic glaze. And for the perfect end to a delightful meal, you can opt for the Cheesecake which is doused in a tempting fresh strawberry sauce. You can even savor the Pumpkin Crème Brulée which the restaurant is famous for.
If you happen to be in Galveston on Sunday, don't forget to stop by for one of their legendary Sunday Brunches. You can eat your heart out at the brunch which is hosted between 11 am and 2.30 pm.
Service is prompt and very attentive. You can visit Bernardo's at Hotel Galvez between 6.30 am and 2 pm for breakfast and lunch or dine here from 5.30 pm to 10pm.
For further information, you can refer to the website www.galveston.com/galvez or call the restaurant at (409)765-7721.
Bernardo's
2024 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77550
