MzPossum

I'll be in Galveston (just for a day, however) in a couple of weeks. Any recommendations for a restaurant in the Strand (under $15 for lunch or dinner)--salads, burgers, good sandwiches,or anything Caribbean in flair?
Also, I love a good waterpark and wonder if anyone has been to the new Schlitterbahn?
Thanks so much!

memejw

Hi MzPossum. A fellow coona**, maybe?

Check out the replies on this thread:
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=34820759

Sorry, can't help with restaurants.

MzPossum

Hi memejw
Thanks for the link.
Oh, dear, I'm going to have to show my ignorance and ask what a coona** is?! (I guess that means I'm not one-- Maybe I should be!?)
MP

wsoxrebel

I haven't been to the new Schlitterbahn but I was there last fall when they were building it. It looks much more like a regular waterpark since it doesn't have all the gorgeous vegetation around it. Please report if you visit.

wsoxrebel

and I think a coona** is a coona$$, an old term for a swampdweller (almost a redneck but having too much fun to care)

MzPossum

Thanks, wsoxrebel for the coon** explanation--I think you're right! I'm a transplanted coon**, if that's the case.

AuntAnnie

There is a "new" place on the Strand that was excellent last year but just ok the time I went this year; it is called Bistro LeCroy. The owners are delightful and I had such good food in 2005...maybe I just hit an off night. It is a lovely atmosphere. On the Seawall I like Benno's and Seaside Bistro. Say hello to the island for me!

MzPossum

Thanks, AuntAnnie