Galveston’s got a bustling shopping and restaurant scene and GM has added a new column to keep its readers up to date on what’s new and cool in G-town. Whether you are looking for a sassy boutique or a bite to eat, be sure to check What’s New before planning your day.

Doc Holliday’s Roadhouse
Giddy up Galveston, there’s a new western-themed bar and restaurant in town. Our interest was piqued from the moment the herd of buffalo settled on the Seawall several weeks ago. After extensive renovations to the old Tortuga’s Mexican Kitchen location, the final décor of Doc Holliday’s Roadhouse is very unique - think wild west meets the beach.

The décor will delight fans of the “Tombstone” movie and the “Yellowstone” television series. Cowboys and gals will recognize the references immediately upon entering the restaurant.

The sign over the entrance reads “Train Station,” a homage to the resting grounds of the ne’er-do-well cowboys of the fictitious Wyoming ranch. And those boots were made for hangin’: more than 2,000 pounds of them line the ceiling of the bar area along with hats and brightly painted bison skeletons.

Guests can feast their eyes on the enormous hand-carved and hand-formed wooden and bronze statues throughout the dining rooms and feast their bellies on a menu that includes burgers, chicken, steak, and prime rib daily. The food is Americana with a cowboy kick: popular sides include tater tot nachos and cornbread casserole—a decadent but savory sort of cornbread pudding.

All of their food is scratch-made, never frozen, and popular items like personal pizzas, chicken wings, and giant pretzels with cheese sauce or pizza toppings round out the menu as family friendly. The bar has been rebuilt and extended and will serve a full array of beer, wine, and custom cocktails.

The unique-to-the-beach western decor includes surfboards with silhouettes of Doc Holliday and the brothers Earp, and a custom-painted pirate motorcycle you will not find anywhere else. The walls of the dining rooms are lined with stressed barn wood giving the overall feel of a high-class saloon, littered with tongue-in-cheek signs, old posters, and other western memorabilia.

The restaurant has a pool table and more than 20 large screen TVs; one of which is dedicated to playing “Tombstone” 24/7. The others, including six oversized 86- inch screens, will be broadcasting sports games.

 

Diners will share the new outdoor patio with bison and Native Americans on horseback—all overlooking a can’t-bebeat, front-row seat to the Gulf of Mexico. The brand-new furniture—both inside and out—was made by local artisans, and the proprietors used local folks to refit the restaurant whenever possible.

“I’ve always loved Galveston,” said owner Marcus Jundt, a previous Clear Lake resident who partnered with Dennis Pacifico to form the Williston Holding Company in 1998. Together, Jundt and Pacifico have opened 50 new restaurants and have run more than 100 others across the United States with great success.

Doc Holliday’s Roadhouse was inspired by Jundt’s and Pacifico’s love of all things “Tombstone.” “We wanted to bring cowboy to the beach,” said Pacifico. “Galveston is unique in that it has rich history in both of those genres. It’s a perfect fit.”

“We wanted our Galveston guests to leave Doc’s feeling blown away, by the food and the decor,” Williston CEO Max Jundt said.

“We want everyone to leave saying, ‘I have never seen anything like this place.’ But most of all, we want everyone to feel welcome, whether you are a local or just visiting.”

They opened their first Doc Holliday’s location in Williston, North Dakota in 2013, outside the Bakken Oil Fields. Bakken is the third largest oil field in the U.S., with the first two being in Texas.

“Many of our North Dakota customers work in the oil fields and many of those folks are native Texans. We hope they’ll be happy to see us in their home state,” Jundt said.

The Galveston location of Doc Holliday’s Roadhouse is tentatively scheduled to open during the second week of June. It is located at 6010 Seawall Boulevard. Call 409.220.3697 for hours or more information.

Beachsiders Bar
The new dynamic duo of Galveston’s bar scene has done it again. Abbie and Dustin Hanson, owners of popular downtown haunts The Alibi Bar and Three Doors Down and the west end’s Wet Whistle, have opened their fourth location - Beachsiders Bar in Pirate’s Beach.

More housing on the island’s booming west end means more folks to service at the beach, whether full timers or weekend warriors. And what could be better than a beachside bar.

“Who doesn’t like cocktails on the beach, especially with our views,” said Dustin.

Beachsiders is a big space with a small-town feel. The space is cavernous at over 2,000 square feet inside and an outside bar and three-tiered deck with panoramic views that top off at 25 feet. All a stone’s throw from the public access beach at 13 Mile Road.

Bring your swimsuits to cool off in the sweltering summer heat in their private swimming pool but please leave your children at home. Beachsiders is an adult-only playground and adheres to a strict 21-and-older policy on premises.

Guests can expect the same welcoming atmosphere at Beachsiders that is prominent in the rest of the Hanson’s pubs. The staff and live performers rotate, too. Local singer/ songwriter Keith Neubauer performs at all of their locations and will be performing at Beachsiders in June.

“I’ve played for the Hansons for a couple of years. Abbie and Dustin have brought an energy back to downtown that was needed. Customers love them and their bartenders— Jake, Dustin’s beer slinging brother, Taylor, Addie, Jill, and Cassidy. They’ve created a great family. That’s how you feel hanging out at one of their bars, like family,” Neubauer said.

“We wanted to create an atmosphere where everybody really does know your name,” said Abbie.

There is a lot to do at Beachsiders Bar: play a game of chess or checkers at the tables inside or play horseshoes or cornhole in the yard. Chill at the bar where your favorite sports teams will be televised. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays supplements a juke box with a great selection of classic rock and country. Sing along with karaoke on select nights. Play a hand or two of Texas Hold ‘Em on Wednesday evenings in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Rotating food trucks with BBQ, crawfish, and more will be available on site soon.

Beachsiders is located 4229 13 Mile Road. For hours or more information call 409.737.2000. Indoor and/or outdoor space may be rented for private events. GM