Gonzalo's American Bistro

A Chef-inspired Neighborhood Eatery

What makes it fun

Gonzalo's American Bistro offers an intimate setting where culinary artistry meets heartfelt hospitality. Chef Felipe Gonzalez and wife, Angela, are the proud owners at GAB where they blend their passion for food and community. The bistro's cozy ambiance invites couples to relax and savor each other's company, whether nestled indoors or enjoying the dog-friendly patio. The menu features chef-inspired dishes, including Snapper Padella, house made pastas and pizzas, and Beef Short Rib.

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Gonzalo’s American Bistro

4.9

Based on 358 reviews

Tim Martinez

4 months ago

Love everything about them food is wonderful, service is great, the atmosphere is awesome is a must go to it your here visiting or a local go check them out 💯🔥🔥🔥

Jocelyne

4 months ago

This place is overpriced for the quality of the food. The wait staff was also very standoffish with service. They also included the tip in a group that each paid separately and I was not told of this prior to payment. My tab was over $20 for a caesar salad that should have been $16.
The place is nice with a lovely patio. But other than that I don't think I would come back here.

Tiffany Howard

4 months ago

If you’re looking for clean eating, this is the spot!

Robbie James

4 months ago

Everything from the food, ambiance, servers, the lovely owner floating around. Everything was absolutely perfect! Will be back

Giselle Estrada

5 months ago

I recently went with a group of people as it is a favorite on the island. However, during this time, we were met with a disrespectful attitude from the owner. We were told and directed to enter through the patio and find our own seating but then was told by the owner in a rude manner that we were not suppose to sit there and if we were to get injured from loose bricks it would be our fault. The server we had was very sweet! Again however, when it came to playing the owner came up to our table again complaining that we should have not ordered with the server but gone inside (which was closed off). When that was relayed to the owner she again was rude stating she was “doing us a favor” by splitting the checks even though the server already did it. I was a fan of the food but after such disrespectful service from the OWNER I will not be going again.

Kenneth Maddox Jr

9 months ago

A friend from the area brought us here. Our group ordered a verity from the menu. Everyone stated all the food was great. Also the amount of food for cost is good.

Shawn Hill

9 months ago

Great place, really good food, great atmosphere.

Div Kash

9 months ago

Mitch Lukin

9 months ago

Upscale breakfast at decent prices. Coffee was pretty weak. Otherwise good stuff.

Michelle Den Bleyker

10 months ago

Wonderful accommodations for folks with gluten intolerance- and everyone on staff was super friendly and helpful. SO YUMMY!!!

Anna Rose Beck

1 year ago

One of the best restaurants on the island, for sure. The atmosphere is casual, family-friendly, and dog-friendly. The owners (husband and wife duo) are some of the most friendly and accommodating folks I've ever met. Food is delicious every time. My favorites are the caprese salad (lunch), burrata caprese (dinner), and the cacio e pepe, but honestly, everything is good, including all of the pizzas ("little pig" is my fave, and great to have some leftovers in your fridge)! It is also a perfect spot to grab food or coffee to-go, especially if you are working at UTMB. And for special occasions, they did a great job serving my party of 10 for UTMB's graduation! This is a very special place.

Hannah Melcer

1 year ago

Alison Cline

1 year ago

Our new favorite restaurant on the island! Handmade pasta and pizza, what more could you ask for?! The rigatoni alla vodka add sausage (server suggestion-said the staff eat that on the regular as family meal) blew me away. Perfect al dente, sauce was creamy and light. My husband’s bucatini amatriciana was delightful as well. The vibe and ambiance are cozy and welcoming. We brought our dog to sit on the patio with us our first visit. This is a gem of a place in Galveston, highly recommend it to all.

Makenzie Bowers

1 year ago

Jessica Sark

1 year ago

Food was decent. Prices were typical for location. Parking is atrocious

Braden Werley

1 year ago

One of the best burgers we’ve ever had. Unique environment, service concept and a little on the expensive side for lunch but all of the food was fantastic. We’ll definitely be back!

Gina Soles

1 year ago

Tranquil spot near Hospital.. friendly staff...awesome burger and fries. Reminded me of European cafes...

Johanna A

1 year ago

Ordered pizzas and a couple of other things. The food was good but was lacking in a bit of flavor. The atmosphere was nice. Loved that they're dog friendly as I brought my dog with me. The hibiscus tea was too watered down. The prosciutto pizza was lacking in flavor. The only thing that I definitely would recommend if you wanna give this place a try is their bread pudding for dessert. I do wish they would sell it with a dallop of ice cream served on top as that would be chefs kiss when it comes to the bread pudding.

Amanda Lepo

1 year ago

Great cozy Atmosphere inside and super friendly staff. Pizzas were all great and the Bread Pudding was 🥳

Priscila Alejandro

1 year ago

Great place for a good portion and healthy Food, they make the food fresh with so much love

Lincoln Magnus Pompay

1 year ago

Thank you for making us feel like the most important person in Galveston this morning. You made our breakfast truly special.

Felipe and Angela

Julissa Garcia

1 year ago

A small restaurant with great food! Everyone was friendly and it felt like eating at a friend's house with the small location and a rotation of people greeting each other. They had plenty of gluten free options and were happy to make any accommodations. The food was amazing!

texas tastes

1 year ago

Very small inside area or you have to sit outside.

Server made a great latte and we had a good breakfast. The quiche was very good, looks sift at first from the side but it was set up. The potatoes ok.

Steve Hall

2 years ago

This place has all 5 stars for a good reason! The owners are very friendly and the food is great. We had the eggs Benedict and waffle breakfast plate. Benedict sauce was spot on, the scrambled eggs were fluffy and the waffle was crispy outside and fluffy inside without being chewy. Really good food. This goes in our list of restaurants to return to.