Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

A Coastal Classic Since 1911

What makes it fun

For a date that will reel in romance, Gaido's Seafood Restaurant offers a shore thing. Established in 1911, this historic gem combines classic elegance with coastal charm. Gaido's menu is filled with seafood delights, like the Jazz Martini (a delightful mix of cocktail shrimp and crab meat tossed with avocados and hearts of palm), premium gulf shrimp, red snapper, fried catfish, and more. Gaido's has been a Galveston staple for over 100 years and it's no wonder why with a delicious menu and romantic ambiance.

Google Reviews

Gaido's

4.4

Based on 7083 reviews

Fred Fuller

20:30 29 Apr 25

Everything was great. Our server was very patient with us since it was our first time. The atmosper

Katararina Galvan

02:17 29 Apr 25

Chelsie was an amazing server and the food was so good! Well worth the price.

Lemonade Milkshake

04:25 20 Apr 25

Back in Galveston & just had to come back to Gaido’s! This restaurant is, hands down, one of the best on the seawall & one of the best all around. The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere is pleasant & delightfully historic, & the staff hospitality is exceptional. Christian O. was a fantastic host & we thank him for yet another wonderful experience. Hubs & I shared the seafood bisque, seafood gumbo, garlic bread plate, & to top it off, the oysters combination, which were all quite amazing. Thanks again, for an experience well worth returning to again next time! 🐟🌊⚓️🙌🏻

M B

21:23 16 Mar 25

Our go to place for seafood when visiting Galveston. Service is always exceptional and friendly and we feel pampered. Food is naturally excellent. This time a party of 2x on a Monday (I recommend making reservations now that they have been nationally recognized). They start you off with excellent break/oil. Any of the fish is great (we've never had any main course besides fish here). One of our favorites is the blackened tuna. Any side is also excellent. Plenty of parking in front and around the side/back.

Mojgan Dehghani

07:24 03 Mar 25

Great Food & Service, but the Waiting Area Needs WorkYesterday was my first visit to Gaido’s, and overall, it was a great experience! We walked in without a reservation and waited about 20 minutes for a table—which wasn’t too bad. However, the waiting area had a really unpleasant smell, so I stepped out to the corner gift shop while we waited.Once seated, the dining area was clean and smelled just fine. Our server was fantastic—attentive, quick with our orders, and even gave us updates on how long the food would take, which I really appreciated. It took around 20 minutes for our meals to arrive, and the wait was worth it!I ordered the charcoal-grilled salmon, and it was delicious—perfectly cooked with a great smoky flavor. The kid’s menu was a bit pricier than similar restaurants, but when my child’s fish fingers arrived, I had to try a bite—and wow! They were soft, rich, and full of flavor. Definitely not your average kids’ meal.Despite the issue with the waiting area, everything else made up for it. The food, service, and atmosphere were all enjoyable. I’d definitely recommend Gaido’s and will be coming back for another meal soon!

Gwen Turner

04:07 12 Jan 25

The cocktails and food were delicious. Portions are plentiful. The seafood is absolutely fresh. The pasta and sauce were fresh made! The bread was soft and warm. The herbs in the dipping oil, perfection.Service was stellar.The server even made a point of opening up the old members area to allow us to see the vintage dive helmets.