"The space is pure charm..., with its huge window panes, high ceiling, mustard interior, bright hardwoods and antique glass. " - DineOut, Shelley Barnes

Away from the usual tourist haunts, the Mosquito is "...tucked away in Galveston's Historic East End. This urban American cafe is clean-lined and uncluttered in sharp contrast to the Victorian gingerbread that surrounds it. The menu is just an unusual for the island, showcasing salads, trendy grilled sandwiches and deep bowls of pasta. - Zagat Survey Food Guide.

The upscale eclectic menu has created a cult following among locals, nearby medical professionals and visitors enticed by the originality of the grilled, roasted, sauteed and steamed dishes and any others tired of hush puppies, poboys and fried shrimp combos. "You won't find 'fried' anywhere on the menu." - Texas Magazine, Houston Chronicle, "Tablehopping at Mosquito Cafe")

Open daily for breakfast, coffee drinks and lunch, dinner is available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with indoor (non- smoking) and patio choice available. "Now you can eat dinner at this casual East End favorite, which has expanded its chalkboard menu. While our companion noshed on the generous spinach and penne salad, a lunchtime favorite, we tried the salmon: a moist medium-rare slab on a bed of fresh greens. We approved." ( - Texas Monthly, September 2000)

Remarkably, the Mosquito cafe has been reviewed in over twenty-eight articles from Dallas and Forth Worth, San Antonio, Houston to Lake Charles, with no negative reviews.

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Rating Rated by Date Review Jackie 12/4/2008 3:04:00 PM I am waiting anxiously for you to reopen. My daughter and I ate here many times this summer. She left for college and will be home for the holidays soon and every time I talk with her, she asks if you are opened yet... we all look forward to it. The food, atmosphere, and the people are awesome. Francine 11/28/2008 10:13:00 AM I have also been waiting for your reopening after Ike. Please hurry! You're the best eatery in town! Patsy 11/13/2008 10:21:00 AM We are checking daily to see if you will reopen. This is one of our favorite places in Galveston. The food is fabulous and the people are wonderful. Hope to see you again soon. Justin 8/29/2008 11:03:00 AM The cashier was very rude and the food was not very good at all. I was overcharged and I felt the prices were extremely high for the amount of food you get...never again will I vist this restaurant. Lawrence Adler 8/29/2008 7:08:00 AM Myself and my family travelled from the UK to visit Galveston. We went to the cafe on reading reviews and they are not wrong. fantastic food, great service. place has a great buzz(pun). We had breakfast there for 3 days, and dinner as well. Top Marks Glen M 8/13/2008 8:13:00 PM Wonderful change of pace! I know the owners personally and as a restaurant owner, I can assure that you will be greeted with a smile (no matter how busy Steve is). The food is unique and tastes great. Try the Mambo! Lorraine 7/16/2008 12:37:00 PM The special is always wonderful, and the Divinity sandwich is just that, Divine! I wish they were open for dinner all week. sheila 7/16/2008 12:25:00 PM It is great! I love the salads especially the goat cheese with sundried tomatoes,figs and pinenuts.There are other salads available with chicken and fruit.Sandwiches are good too. Wonderful homemade deserts and though I haven't had the special menu items they sound interesting. I love breakfast. They are all large serving so you can skip lunch. Owners and staff are very polite and cheerful. Steve Smythers 6/28/2008 11:08:00 AM Food was okay, but not worth the price. We ate here for breakfast and it was just okay. The beacon is great, but that was the only thing. Really over priced for what you get.

Hours of Operation
Monday thru Wednesday: 8am - 2:30pm
Thursday thru Saturday: 8am - 9pm
Sunday: 8am - 3pm

Note: Hours may be seasonal and subject to change.

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