Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Houston
  4. Galveston
  5. Galveston
Vargas Cut & Catch, Galveston, TX

Vargas Cut & Catch

4.9
4.9
1329 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Located in the heart of Galveston's historic downtown district, Vargas Cut and Catch is a contemporary Steak House serving USDA Prime Steaks and the Freshest Seafood available.

We look forward to serving you soon!!

Sincerely,
Paco Vargas and family

Street parking is complimentary after 6:00pm

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (409) 762-2101
  • Website
    http://vargascutandcatch.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jimmy Banos
  • Private party facilities
    Private events or dining in our private dining room can be scheduled by calling our events coordinator at (409) 762-2101 or by emailing juan@vargascutandcatch.com
  • Location
    2102 Post Office St., Galveston, TX 77550
  • Area
    Galveston
  • Cross Street
    21st and Postoffice Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

$3 split charge on salads and soups. $5 split charge on entrees. No split checks

Appetizers

  • Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUSD 31.00

    Over our house made roasted red pepper beurre blanc

    • Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 24.00

      Served with our house made cocktail sauce

      • Fried Green Tomatoes with Jumbo Lump CrabUSD 20.00

        Classic fried green tomatoes topped with jumbo lump crab, meat and lemon butter sauce all over dynamite sauce

        • Roasted Bone MarrowUSD 15.00

          Served with house made crostini and caramelized onion jam, basil oil and panko crusted

          • Lobster Deviled EggsUSD 17.00

            A Southern classic topped with tender, fresh fried lobster meat

            • Fresh Burrata with Baby Heirloom TomatoesUSD 16.00

              Fresh creamy, delicate burrata served with baby heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic, basil oil and house made crostini

              • Black Sesame Ahi TunaUSD 20.00

                Served with our house made dynamite and apple hoisin sauce

                • Lamb LollipopsUSD 20.00

                  Marinated lamb chops, grilled to perfection, glazed with our plum chipotle sauce

                  • Oysters RockefellerUSD 17.00

                    Charbroiled oysters topped with our spinach and artichoke fondue

                    • Charcuterie BoardUSD 23.00

                      Fresh fruits, cheeses, meats, candied pecans and served with crackers

                      Salads

                      • Center Cut Iceberg WedgeUSD 15.00

                        Blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, sliced onion, diced tomatoes, crumbled applewood smoked bacon

                        • Vargas Chopped SaladUSD 15.00

                          Chopped mixed greens, avocado, cucumbers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, pears and candied pecans. Tossed in our house made honey balsamic vinaigrette

                          • Caesar SaladUSD 14.00

                            Crisp romaine lettuce hearts, house made caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, croutons

                            Soup

                            • Lobster BisqueUSD 19.00

                              Fresh lobster in a delicately seasoned, creamy lobster bisque

                              • French OnionUSD 16.00

                                With ciabatta bread and gruyère cheese

                                Prime Cuts

                                • Tenderloin Filet 8ozUSD 47.00

                                  • Tenderloin Filet 12ozUSD 65.00

                                    • Bone-in Tenderloin Filet 14ozUSD 77.00

                                      • New York Strip 14ozUSD 52.00

                                        • Ribeye 16ozUSD 54.00

                                          • Bone-in Ribeye 22ozUSD 80.00

                                            Wagyu Cuts

                                            • SRF Filet 8oz

                                              • MP

                                            • SRF Ribeye 16oz

                                              • MP

                                            • SRF NY Strip 16oz

                                              • MP

                                            • SRF Tomahawk 38oz

                                              • MP

                                            More Cuts

                                            • Bone-in Pork ChopUSD 34.00

                                              Served over whipped potatoes and sautéed haricot verts and topped with our signature red wine reduction

                                              • Lamb ChopsUSD 46.00

                                                Served on a bed of broccolini and topped with our smoked plum chipotle sauce

                                                • Pan Seared Airline Chicken BreastUSD 31.00

                                                  Served on a bed of saffron, mushroom and sun-dried tomato risotto and topped with our signature lemon beurre blanc with sautéed asparagus

                                                  On Top

                                                  • Béarnaise SauceUSD 5.00

                                                    • Bleu Cheese FondueUSD 7.00

                                                      • Jumbo Lump CrabUSD 16.00

                                                        • Cognac SauceUSD 7.00

                                                          • Pepper CrustedUSD 7.00

                                                            • Oscar ToppingUSD 18.00

                                                              Chilled Catch

                                                              *Seasonal and depends on availability

                                                              • Alaskan King Crab Legs

                                                                • MP

                                                              • Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

                                                                • eachUSD 6.00

                                                              • Stone Crab Claws*

                                                                • MP

                                                              • Jumbo Lump Crabmeat - 6ozUSD 30.00

                                                                • Lobster Tail

                                                                  • MP

                                                                • Oysters on the Half Shell*

                                                                  • MP

                                                                Chilled Catch Tower

                                                                • Chilled Catch Tower

                                                                  Our Chef's daily selection of our chilled catch presented on our iced seafood tower

                                                                  • MP

                                                                Catch

                                                                • Gulf Red SnapperUSD 44.00

                                                                  Pan seared and served over angel hair pasta tossed in a lobster cream sauce, adorned with fresh jumbo lump crab

                                                                  • Ahi TunaUSD 41.00

                                                                    Seared and served with our house made ponzu sauce Served with our chef's stir fried vegetables

                                                                    • Verlasso SalmonUSD 39.00

                                                                      Grilled and served with a lemon dill cream sauce served over sautéed spinach

                                                                      • Lobster Tempura

                                                                        • MP

                                                                      Sides

                                                                      • Sofia's Mac and CheeseUSD 10.00

                                                                        • Whipped PotatoesUSD 8.00

                                                                          • Creamed SpinachUSD 11.00

                                                                            • Jumbo AsparagusUSD 11.00

                                                                              • Lobster and Crab RisottoUSD 22.00

                                                                                • Creamed Corn and Poblano PeppersUSD 10.00

                                                                                  • Baked PotatoUSD 10.00

                                                                                    • Hand Cut Steak FriesUSD 8.00

                                                                                      • Haricot VertsUSD 10.00

                                                                                        • Sautéed BroccoliniUSD 10.00

                                                                                          • Jumbo Fried Onion RingsUSD 8.00

                                                                                            • Sautéed Mushrooms and OnionsUSD 11.00

                                                                                              • Lobster Mac and CheeseUSD 22.00

                                                                                                • Roasted Brussel SproutsUSD 11.00

                                                                                                  • Fried Asparagus with Jumbo Lump CrabmeatUSD 20.00

                                                                                                    Last updated: 27 March 2022

                                                                                                    What 1,329 people are saying

                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                    4.9
                                                                                                    4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                    • 4.9Food
                                                                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                                                                    • 4.9Ambience
                                                                                                    • 4.7Value

                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                                    • Houston

                                                                                                      Best Overall

                                                                                                    • Houston

                                                                                                      Best Food

                                                                                                    • Houston

                                                                                                      Best Service

                                                                                                    • Houston

                                                                                                      Best Ambience

                                                                                                    • Houston

                                                                                                      Steakhouse

                                                                                                    • Galveston

                                                                                                      Best Overall

                                                                                                    • Galveston

                                                                                                      Best Food

                                                                                                    • Galveston

                                                                                                      Best Service

                                                                                                    • Galveston

                                                                                                      Best Ambience

                                                                                                    • Galveston

                                                                                                      Best Value

                                                                                                    • Galveston

                                                                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                                                                    • Galveston

                                                                                                      Romantic

                                                                                                    • Galveston

                                                                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    Vargas Cut & Catch offers an exceptional dining experience in Galveston, combining "scrumptious food," "phenomenal service," and an upscale ambiance. The menu features standout dishes like the steak and lobster special, "best lamb chops ever," and "delicious crab cake." Attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere make it a "top-notch special occasion place."

                                                                                                    1,329 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      San Antonio1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined today

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Staff was absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable about menu and with explaining the different options. Stay for dessert the crème brûlée was perfect.

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    2. Steve

                                                                                                      Houston1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Outstanding service and food seated at the bar. Definitely our new favorite restaurant in our area! The food is amazingly good and we both have to agree that the lobster we had tonight was the best lobster either one of us has ever had. Lobster is usually… well lobster. I don’t know what they did, but it was next level good! Thank You Vargas for Great service and food!

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      Austin7 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      My filet was cooked to perfection! The parmissan crusted asparagus was amazing!!!

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    4. Celeste VIP

                                                                                                      Houston6 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      The service was impeccable, the food was delectable, and the ambience of dining in the Board Room was perfection. The main restaurant area was exceptionally loud; I was very grateful to have requested the Board Room! Everything was wonderful.

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    5. StevenL VIP

                                                                                                      Houston24 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      The place is just amazing. The food quality is excellent. The service is great. It’s just an amazing dying experience. If you get a chance to go there go check it out.

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      New Orleans10 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Service is unmatched by anything in the area, including Houston. It is impeccable! All of our dishes were absolute perfection.

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    7. Mike

                                                                                                      Omaha5 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined on 7 March 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Great venue with a good menu for anyone who DOES NOT have shellfish allergies. For those of us with shellfish allergies, this IS NOT the place for you. 95% of the menu was inspired by shellfish. In fact, I was surprised the desserts didn’t have shellfish as a main ingredient. When I asked what could be done to dishes that had shellfish items (ie: topped with lump crab meat or jumbo prawns, accompanied with lobster, or topped with some type of shellfish sauce), our waiter said the chef would just leave the shellfish off the plate. Not an issue until we were told the price would be the same! For the record, I found one appetizer that did not have shellfish, bone marrow. There were also only two dishes that did not have shellfish as an ingredient. What they did do well, was to ensure that my food was not contaminated with shellfish. I did not have any issues so they get an A+ on their care in this area. But for everything else, it was a huge bust for me. Appetizers range from $18-$25, and entrees range from $45-$80+.

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    8. Beebee50

                                                                                                      Houston5 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on 6 March 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      The food and service were exceptional. We split the jumbo crab cake and it was delicious! We had Chef Jimmy’s catch, the 8 oz filet and lobster Mac and cheese. All were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Our server Aundre was very attentive

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    9. jojo VIP

                                                                                                      Indiana3 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on 6 March 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Had a wonderful dinner for our 14 year anniversary!

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    10. Pat

                                                                                                      Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on 5 March 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Predictably excellent every time. Great service.

                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                    Vargas Cut & Catch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 762-2101.

                                                                                                    Vargas Cut & Catch is rated 4.9 stars by 1329 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                    7:00 pm
                                                                                                    Booked 9 times today

                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                    Google Map for Vargas Cut & Catch

                                                                                                    2102 Post Office St., Galveston, TX 77550

                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                                                      21st and Postoffice Street
                                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                                      Galveston
                                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                      Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                      Steakhouse, Seafood, American
                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                      Fine Dining
                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                      Business Casual
                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                      Street Parking
                                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                                                      Jimmy Banos
                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                      http://vargascutandcatch.com/
                                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                                      (409) 762-2101
                                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                                      Private events or dining in our private dining room can be scheduled by calling our events coordinator at (409) 762-2101 or by emailing juan@vargascutandcatch.com
                                                                                                    Discover
                                                                                                    OpenTable
                                                                                                    • About Us
                                                                                                    • Blog
                                                                                                    • Careers
                                                                                                    • Press
                                                                                                    More
                                                                                                    Our sites
                                                                                                    Businesses
                                                                                                    • Delight more diners
                                                                                                    • Open for Business Blog
                                                                                                    Join us on
                                                                                                    • Privacy policy
                                                                                                    • Terms of Use
                                                                                                    • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                                                                                                    • Cookie Preferences
                                                                                                    Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
                                                                                                    OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                                                                                                    Booking Logo
                                                                                                    Priceline Logo
                                                                                                    KAYAK Logo
                                                                                                    Agoda Logo
                                                                                                    OpenTable Logo