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Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7 (9120)
$30 and under
Seafood
3828 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 130 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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: (409) 761-5516
  • 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

Private dining

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What 9,120 people are saying

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Most Booked

  • Galveston

    Best Overall

  • Galveston

    Best Food

  • Galveston

    Best Service

  • Galveston

    Good for groups

  • Galveston

    Healthy

  • Galveston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Galveston

    Great for fine wines

  • Galveston

    Great for scenic views

  • Galveston

    Good for special occasions

  • Galveston

    Seafood

  • Galveston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gaido's Seafood Restaurant in Galveston is a charming "Galveston classic" with a rich history, praised for its "outstanding seafood" and "exceptional hospitality." Diners appreciate the "freshly prepared seafood," with highlights like "shrimp kiss" and "Parmesan crusted snapper." Though some reviews note service delays, Gaido's remains a beloved destination.
9,120 Reviews
  1. Valentin

    Houston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from Tray. He took his time to let us know about the food options and also informed about the kitchen delay (45 min to have the food).

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  2. Lori VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I went to Gaidos all the time growing up and loved walking into an old memory. Unfortunately the food didn’t feel the same. It took very long to get our food. After bread and appetizers and the 40 minute wait for entrees I was full. I did eat my snapper but after scrapping off the soggy breading. My sister in law couldn’t eat hers. It could have been pretty good with a couple changes. Crispier breading would help. The best thing I tasted with all the dishes was the au gratin potatoes. They were excellent.

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  3. John

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner for our anniversary! We always try to make it to Gaido’s whenever we are in Galveston. Service and food were outstanding as always.

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  4. Whitney

    Oklahoma City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute best red snapper I’ve ever had! We had it with the shrimp beurre blanc, asparagus, and au gratin potatoes- all of which were outstanding. We came here for my birthday, and it was our first time. We were waited on by Alexandru who was extremely knowledgeable, prompt, and hospitable! He shared the history of the restaurant with us, gave excellent recommendations on every course, and even took photos for me and my mother when we asked. He brought me the house made key lime cheesecake for my birthday (AMAZING!!!) which we were too full to eat but we definitely devoured it for breakfast the next morning! Portion sizes were great, prices were great, atmosphere was fantastic, and they’ve got a cute little gift shop out front. There is a reason this place has been around for over 100 years. We will definitely make this a stop every time we come back to Galveston! Thank you Alexandru for making this a memorable birthday!!

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  5. Janet VIP

    Central Texas21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Food is consistently good. Huge dining areas but usually full in the evenings. Took a long time to get our food but we were visiting with old friends and it was ok. Will definitely return.

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  6. Angelia

    Houston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was completely overpriced for what you got. My fish and shrimp were so overcooked I couldn’t eat it. It was like rubber. They gave me the tiniest piece of fish. My waiter had a heavy accent and he was speaking so fast that we couldn’t understand him.

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  7. Jessica

    Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was terrible. Waiter disappeared on us for 30 + minutes. We had to go find someone to help us. Manager was very kind. Waiter apologized and then made an excuse of where he was (restroom) which negated the apology in my opinion, and TMI. Disappointing for the cost of finer dining in Galveston.

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  8. Ronald

    New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I shared the shrimp salad and we’ve had it for years. It’s consistently delicious. We also shared a jumbo crab cake. My husband found a few shell pieces but it was still excellent. The grilled combination platter with shrimp, scallops, and snapper was seasoned perfectly. This was our anniversary so we decided on the pecan ball and it was wonderful. Our server was knowledgeable and very pleasant; we couldn’t have asked for a better server!

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  9. Tara

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to spend my birthday! The food was amazing and the service excellent. Will be back!

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  10. David

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great atmosphere. Our server wasn’t top notch by any means, but all the other servers I saw were excellent.

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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 4.7 stars by 9120 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 130 times today
Google Map for Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

3828 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550

Dining areas

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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: (409) 761-5516
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