Canadian Looking for Some Travel Advice! The Woodlands to Kemah Boardwalk or Glavston Pier?

The fine folk of r/woodlands helped me a great deal back in August when visiting with some excellent recommendations for things to see in do when in the area and I'm happy to say I'll be coming back to the Houston area in a couple weeks and was hoping for some help with some planning.

The plan is to leave The Woodlands in the early afternoon on a Thursday and make our way to either the Kemah Boardwalk, Galveston Pier and spend the night in the area. We will then work our way back north to IAH as we fly out early Saturday morning.

Was wondering what your thoughts would be with going to either Kemah Boardwalk, Glavston Pier or both? And if you'd have any recommendations on places to eat and stay in the area! Would love to sample some more of the good BBQ and TexMex type foods!