Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

A Coastal Classic Since 1911

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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.

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Gaido's

4.4

Based on 7926 reviews

rachillntx

2 weeks ago

My family's go-to restaurant for generations now everytime we go to Galveston. It's a must! Everything is top-tier and always get the catch of the day!

Mcullaby Hoth

2 weeks ago

1st class servers and dining, lunch has never been a long wait, dress is casual, one of our favorite stops in Galveston!
...... it's been years since our last visit,..... excellent!
Fresh seafood, Italian style
Fare, calamari perfect, blue crab still superb!

Jennifer Travis

2 weeks ago

Marie Dautenhahn

2 weeks ago

Nate Plunkett

3 weeks ago

Great food and service

Anna Gibbs

1 month ago

We came to Gaido’s for a birthday dinner, and the entire experience was wonderful. We dressed up a bit for the occasion, and it felt like the perfect place for a special night out. Our server also brought out a dessert with a candle which was a very thoughtful touch.

The fish specials were absolutely outstanding—fresh, perfectly prepared, and some of the best seafood we’ve had in Galveston. Every course was delicious, and the meal was truly memorable.

We had a reservation and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. Service was excellent throughout the evening—attentive, friendly.

Would highly recommend Gaido’s for a special occasion or anyone looking for an exceptional seafood dinner in Galveston.

Gerin Chambers

2 months ago

This was perhaps the best dining experience ive had in years. Worth every penny and driv8ng from a distance to get to. 115 years in the business and they know how to treat their guests.

Melissa was our server and she was amazing. The food, desserts, atmosphere, all of it... 6 Stars honestly... this place should be a Michelin Star restaurant. We highly recommend the Chocolate Mousse and the Key Lime Cheesecake for dessert.

Ruthann Bauer

3 months ago

It was amazing. The staff was very knowledgeable and welcoming. The atmosphere was beautiful. The food was fantastic. The bread… best ever, so soft and fresh and then dipping in the olive oil mixture, melt in your mouth. Had an ocean view. The outside does not prepare you for the inside. Can’t wait till next vacation to go back.

Jenny Morgan

3 months ago

Hands down one of our best dining experiences in Galveston! ✨
Think classic elegance, exceptional seafood, and that timeless, attentive service that makes the whole evening feel special. Kid friendly, and our 5 year old said it’s the best grilled cheese he’s ever had! The onion rings were top notch (if you’re not a horse-radish fan like me, just ask for some of the house made ranch dressing!) the stuffed shrimp was fresh and and you can tell it was prepared fresh in the kitchen! Great experience and we will definitely be back! I highly recommend making reservations.

Aetherignis

4 months ago

My family is about an hour away from Galveston but anytime someone comes to visit we take the ferry and spend a day in Galveston and eat at Gaidos it’s tradition we love because we can always expect the seafood and desserts to be the greatest and freshest and the floor manager is always super attentive. Thank you Gaidos for never disappointing my family 70 years in!

Adam stringer

4 months ago

Dave was awesome, food was very good . Steak was tender

Michael Craig

4 months ago

Tanny Stiranak

4 months ago

Super excellent service with a great history. The place is clean and good food. This trip was not the first time we've been there, they have always provided a consistency excellent service to their customers I really appreciate it.

Matheus Ribeira

4 months ago

CJ Weinstein

5 months ago

Historic for a reason. This is the location to be if you love fresh seafood, top notch service and a relaxing atmosphere GULF FRONT VIEWS! We started with chargrilled oysters and couldn't get enough. Then we ordered Pecan crusted Mahi Mahi, perfectly cooked, buttery and nutty complimenting the delicate flavor of the flaky white fish. We also had seared Ahi tuna. That was pefectly rare to order and melted in your mouth like butter. All the sides were delicious on there own but brought our dinner over the top. The wine and cocktail menu is extensive and willsuit any palate. I couldn't resist the dessert menu and ordered the Pecan Ball. My husband said he didn't want dessert but he couldn't stand watching me enjoy the sundae sized deliciousness. And once we had the 1st bite we couldn't stop. The decor is amazing if you are into Texas history or no nothing at all about it you will be amazedwith the photography and historical time lines displayed. What a fantasticly maintained nod to the heritage of the Gulf Life.

Kim Ray

9 months ago

First time dining at Gaido’s and it absolutely lived up to the hype! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The service was top-notch, and the atmosphere made for a great experience. Can’t wait to come back!

Melissa Kimbro

9 months ago

I walked in and thought I was under dressed for the restaurant (since I was in Galveston for the beach). The staff met us with open arms. By the way, my family highly recommended this restaurant and their foodies. I had shrimp and my son had chicken parmesan. Both meals were 5 star delicious. The atmosphere and our server were 5 star as well. I will definitely go back!!!!

D Largent

9 months ago

I'd heard a lot of good things about this place, Understand that this place is more upscale than some others places on the island. But, you get What you pay for, We will definitely go back.

Tiffany White

9 months ago

Highly recommend this restaurant! It's pricey but well worth the money! The crab, spinach artichoke dip and the crab Mac and cheese are to die for!! David was the best server! He was so apologetic when an order came out wrong and even gave us dessert on the house!

Barbara Jim Steely

9 months ago

My husband and I have been to Gaidos over several decades and the food was as good as always. I had the crab filled shrimp while my husband had the combination plate with snapper. The bread that comes with meal was also excellent as was the pecan crustless pie. The old time atmosphere, historical photos of Galveston can not be beat. We had some concerns about the service however. We were seated with a reservation without a wait but did not get water or service for 5-10 minutes while the next table was seated after us and served promptly. Our waiter was a bit strange, and said a couple nonsensical things while serving us and when she left the bill we also were given another sheet of paper with a bible scripture and information on her travel agency. It was uncomfortable for us. We did tell the manager on the way out and he seemed legitimately concerned so maybe this was just a one off situation.

Dwaine Clark

1 year ago

Great seafood place.

Autumneagle

1 year ago

Purchased a King Size single bed 2nd floor beachfront room for my pregnant wife and I's last vacation before the baby is born. We checked in and went to the room, the front desk didn't tell us anything but instead we had two full sized beds instead. Also the room stank of mildew enough to make my eyes water. Called the front desk to ask what was going on, initially got told we didn't book a king room. Luckily I had the receipt still that explicitly said so, front desk talked to the manager and told us they could see we had booked the king but that room became unavailable because "something was wrong with the roof". She offered us a room on the first floor, same price. My wife decided to try to make it work with the smaller beds rather than pack all of our things and move it.
Within ten minutes my eyes and nose were getting worse and my wife noticed the table was sticky and smelled sour. I have a short glance around the apartment and it was obvious the whole place was covered in mold. The bathroom light switch was messed up and more electrical appliances were dangling from the wall- God knows if that's a fire hazard or not.

Decided not to subject my pregnant wife to this, walked downstairs to check out. Didn't even get offered a "sorry to hear that" let alone a refund or even a discount for this terrible place.

Booked a room at the Holiday Inn Resort up the street, much better amenities and better hospitality.

Sadly I doubt I'll ever see that $180 back but our health and sanity are more important.

Rick M

1 year ago

Another great meal with Gaidos. My wife and I always dine here when in Galveston. It is a very historic place with a long history and tradition of serving great food with a nice atmosphere. It is located on the seawall with a nice view of the gulf. My wife had the wagoo, and I had the redfish, both cooked excellent. The service was great. Lots of history of the place as you go into the restaurant. Be sure and take time to view. Opened in 1911 and still goung strong, This restaurant has stood the test of time, mother nature, and covid. Parking in the front is a bit of a challenge and learning curve. But there is additional parking to the left of the building in a lot, so be prepared for that option. A few negative reviews, but a 4.4 star out of 7000+ reviews. Doing well in this atmosphere. Keep it up, Gaidos.

1 year ago

ashley nicole lizza

1 year ago

our service was outstanding. i have been coming to gaido's for around three years probably 4-5 times a year i would say and i have ordered the salmon every single time and it was amazing. until tonight. my moms salmon came out raw, not once but twice. mine was cooked surprisingly, but it still tasted awful. the rice, parm tomatoes, and shrimp was great as always. i hate to write a review like this considering the great times i previously had here but i have been a server/ bartender in the restaurant industry for almost 4 years and i can tell you this is absolutely unacceptable. the first time it was completely raw. the manger should have gone and cooked it at this point, or at least CHECKED to make sure it was not raw again before hand delivering a once again raw salmon. i would say it was slightly less raw the second time but 100% was still raw. a salmon fillet should not be served raw ever especially considering the fact that it says grilled on the menu. if this was a sushi spot the circumstances would be different obviously but this is a seafood restaurant that is supposedly high end and island famous. after what i experienced tonight, it should not be. i will let the pictures speak for themselves. the manager comped our meal and drinks which was appreciated, but we would've rather had a cooked meal and not wasted our time. this was disgusting, and a free desert will not fix our appetite after this.

Fred Fuller

1 year ago

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

Katararina Galvan

1 year ago

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

Lemonade Milkshake

1 year ago

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

1 year ago

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

1 year ago

Great Food & Service, but the Waiting Area Needs Work

Yesterday 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

2 years ago

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.

Location

3828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

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(409) 761-5500
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https://www.gaidos.com/

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