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Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.6
4.6
7426 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
The toast of the Texas coast.
How can frozen fish be called fresh? The answer for anyone with snap is simple: it can’t. That’s why Gaido’s is the classic choice for fresh Gulf seafood. Patrons know Gaido’s is real, when others are clearly not. From red snapper and blue crab to white tablecloths crumbed with panache, there’s no denying Gaido’s is one-of-a-kind in a world of imitation. Now, after four generations of filleting, frying, grilling and baking, Gaido’s has grown into the picture perfect place of traditions– birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, reunions. As the largest fresh fish house on the coast, Gaido’s can serve up to 2,500 happy diners a day. Plus, with the Pelican Club, private dining, catering, a new food truck and parking galore…it’s easy to see why Gaido’s -– for over 100 years – is truly the coastal classic.

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2 people

7:00 PM


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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (409) 761-5500 ext. 4

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Wedding receptions, birthdays, business dinners, company outings, galas, anniversaries, retirements – Gaido’s is the perfect venue for your private events. We guarantee our service, food and attention to detail will ensure your event will be a complete success.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (855) 502-4466

  • Neighborhood

    Galveston

  • Cross street

    39th Street

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,426 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Galveston

    Good for business meals

  • Galveston

    Good for groups

  • Galveston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Galveston

    Great for scenic views

  • Galveston

    Good for special occasions

  • Galveston

    Seafood

  • Galveston

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  1. MarkLeGrande

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    We had a very nice meal at Gaido's. Good friends of ours were in town visiting, so we took them to Gaido's for their wedding anniversary dinner. They each had one of the Red Snapper dinner specials and were very happy with their choices. Because it was their anniversary, Gaido's treated the table with a complimentary dessert. The waiter was attentive but did not hover our table. Service was very good. Wine is definitely not his strong suite, as he stumbled verbally when I asked him about what red blends were available. So, I had a beer instead, as did our good friend, even though Gaido's beer selection is about on par with their selection of red blends.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was excellent! Highly recommend
  3. PhilipM

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service as always, all at a reasonable price. My wife and I don't get to dine here often, but the staff always makes it a special and memorable occasion.
  4. AmberL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening! Dinner was fantastic! Service was impeccable!
  5. BenK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very interesting story about how the family has been in business for so long! Great atmosphere and photos of early Galveston were awesome!
  6. Gregory

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Red Snapper Michael was amazing. It might have been the freshest and most delicious red snapper I have ever eaten. My wife was thrilled with the shrimp and grits. The service was impeccable. There when you needed, but not hovering. The place was quiet, as a cloudy foggy day didn't bring many people to the Galveston Seawall for lunch on a Monday. Desserts were delicious. I had the cheesecake, while others enjoyed the creme brulee.
  7. Alderan

    Central Texas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Service was good, food was nicely prepared but felt it was a bit pricey
  8. DorothyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my birthday. Most of my daughter-in-law’s family is from Philadelphia. Her father has traveled extensively and was impressed. It was a lovely afternoon, enjoyed by our group.
  9. Pass

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience again. Daniel was very professional and highly recommended.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner! The food was still great after all these years. We haven’t been here for probably 12 years and it is so fabulous. The drinks fabulous too. Our server was also very good.
  11. JohnS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Classic array of seafood dishes featuring the seasonal seafood bounty of the Gulf as well as satisfying American "turf" entrees. The menus on the wall from as early as 1919 are just part of the ambience that evokes over 100 years of great dining.
  12. ToniW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gaido’s hosted my mother’s 69th birthday dinner. Our table was ready as requested by open table reservation. My entire party was greeted and welcomed by all visible staff including management. The food was served in unison, and nothing that was served wasn’t enjoyed. The pasta creamy light balanced with seafood and cheese. Oysters first time eating them flavorful. The snapper and stuffed shrimp my mom enjoyed without complaint and the desserts were massive and delicious. The restaurant is aged but the food is made with care it is family owned and worth your time and money. Try this restaurant.
  13. BradV

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kevin was our server and we requested him when we Came back for a second time. Excellent service, excellent recommendations, and great food! Best chargrilled oysters on the island and Creme brûlée . Highly recommend to visit.
  14. GaryB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came to Galveston for my nieces dance competition. Ate there with my wife and brother in law. Quite possibly the best seafood I’ve ever had
  15. StephanieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was amazing, Erik, was attentive, personable, and knowledgeable about the restaurant’s menu and history. The food was amazing from the starting bread through dessert! We had oysters every was they prepared them everyone of them were delicious!
  16. CarlaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitstaff was very knowledgeable of the history of Gaido’s and with the menu. His recommendations were spot on. A wonderful anniversary dinner.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner with solid service and wonderful food. Hadn’t been in awhile and was fun to go back.
  18. LyndaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious!!! Our server, Justin, was fantastic and made our table of four a fantastic “off the menu” appetizer tray as a special request. His recommendations were followed by several at our table and were absolutely delicious! Seafood was so fresh!!! I highly recommend the grilled oysters!!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time! We were a group of 8 and everyone loves their dishes. Definitely a restaurant not to miss when visiting Galveston.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had our anniversary dinner at Gaido’s. We had several recommendations from staff at our condo and from other locals. The grilled oyster combo is awesome! The magi magi was fantastic! And the shrimp are huge! Our waiter Erik was a delight! Super knowledgeable and friendly! We will definitely go back!
  21. Jaya

    Houston

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food was great as well as the service. The ambiance and noise level improved after the woman near us finished her lengthy conversation with a child on her cell using face time.
  22. ScottieD

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This dinner was 10x better than another meal we had down the street. The service and food was fantastic.
  23. LeslieG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Food was better than average especially the raw and cooked oysters. The spinach and onion rings were good. The entrees were good but none were served hot. The lag time between a request and delivery of that request was excessive. I would only recommend if service improved. You only received a three star rating
  24. RobbieM

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gaidos provided a great a date night with friends while we visited Galveston Island. The oysters (raw and grilled) were superb. The table had a mix of the pork chop, scallops, red snapper Michael, and the tile fish special. Everyone loved their meal.
  25. Joseph

    East Texas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Everything we had was great other than the steak. Not seasoned whatsoever
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gaidos was amazing from the moment we walked in until the end. We came with a large party 28 and they were over the top accommodating for our group, not to mention it was Spring Break weekend. The managers and wait staff work harmoniously together. The timing of food was perfect, it was delicious. Our servers Armando and Marcello we amazing! We will highly recommend Gaidos and we will definitely be back! Thank you Gaidos for providing impeccable service and food!
  27. KimL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing everything is so fresh and scratch made. Justin was the best waiter ever!!!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous service and food was wonderful. Get the Hurricane drink!!
  29. BradV

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our first time to Galveston and visiting Gaido’s. Our service was excellent and so was the food. This is a must for anyone who enjoys seafood.
  30. ShawnN

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went twice! Loved it so much and the best oysters in town
  31. TammyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was fabulous! If you have never been, you need to make plans to go. The jazz martini appetizer along with the crab stuffed shrimp entree was over the top.
  32. HannahR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the area!
  33. StacyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 33rd anniversary on St. Patrick's Day. We had an awesome experience!! Our waiter was the best.
  34. Jared

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Gaido’s and it did not disappoint! Our waiter was outstanding and very personable. Pecan crusted red snapper was delicious. Our waiter asked us if we we’re celebrating a special occasion and we replied “no”, just enjoying a nice dinner out. He brought us a complimentary Pecan pie with ice cream and wished us a Happy Anniversary with a wink. Will definitely be back when we return to Galveston Island.
  35. Suzi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and the food was delicious! The gulf shrimp was fresh and grilled perfectly. They provided a complimentary dessert since it was my birthday and that was excellent as well.
  36. Grace

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Had reservations for 8 pm. Didn’t get greeted when we walked in. We checked in with the host(s) and they said a table would be ready shortly. No problem. We walked around the gift shop and talked a bit. 45 mins later we asked the host(s) when our table would be ready. The first host told us 45 mins to an hour. My husband spoke with the other host and told her we had reservations at 8 pm. She was nice and apologized and said we would get a table immediately. We did get a table immediately. We then waited half an hour to get water. We ordered right away and ended up waiting another hour and a half for our food. Our waiter did bare minimum. Another waiter heard our baby getting upset and came over to apologize for the wait and asked if he could get us anything. This other waiter was amazing! He wasn’t assigned to us but went above and beyond! Besides the serves, the food was okay. Most of our food was cold. Super sad because I really wanted to love this place.
  37. johnR

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    sent my son and spouse to gaidos to celebrate a new family member’s impending arrival. this was their first time to gaidos. they were blown away by the entire experience!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Really disappointed with service. At the end of meal, while we were paying, our waiter knocked over my half full martini all over me and did not offer to replace it.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Central Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The grilled golden tile topped with buttered lump crab was best!!!
  40. SandraB

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Waitress was super but food was VERY slow coming, Meal took nearly 3 hours.

FAQs

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 761-5500 ext. 4.

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 7426 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 91 times today
Google Map for Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

3828 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550

Additional information

  • Cross street

    39th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Galveston

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (409) 761-5500 ext. 4

  • Private party facilities

    Wedding receptions, birthdays, business dinners, company outings, galas, anniversaries, retirements – Gaido’s is the perfect venue for your private events. We guarantee our service, food and attention to detail will ensure your event will be a complete success.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (855) 502-4466

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