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Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7 (9111)
$30 and under
Seafood
3828 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 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

What 9,111 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 is a cherished Galveston institution known for its "wonderful food" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the fresh seafood, especially the "pecan-crusted mahi-mahi" and "red snapper." With a "historical treasure" ambiance and "friendly, professional" staff, Gaido's offers a memorable dining experience treasured by generations.
9,111 Reviews
  1. Tara

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. David

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Glen VIP

    Central Texas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding. freshly prepared seafood.

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  4. Sarah

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The history of the place is awesome. The service and food is amazing. We were there celebrating my husband’s birthday and it was great!

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  5. James

    East Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my family here for a special occasion. It was very good. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and items that could be ordered with different toppings, etc. I ended up getting North Atlantic salmon which was not on the menu. We all enjoyed our appetizers and entrees. Yes, it’s a little more but it’s worth it.

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  6. Steve

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Red Snapper special. Delicious, lite and flakey seasoned perfectly. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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  7. Paula

    Houston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    **Disappointing Dinner at Gaido’s — Not Worth the \$100** After a beach day in Galveston, we were heading back to Houston in heavy traffic when my son said he was starving. I found a table at Gaido’s through OpenTable — it was late and fast food wasn’t an option. We were underdressed (I still had on a beach outfit and baseball cap), but we just wanted a good meal. We ordered crawfish fettuccine for my son, a margarita and calamari to start, catfish for me, and a side of mac & cheese. The bread was the best part — fresh and delicious. Our server Kevin never told us the specials. I overheard a nearby waitress telling her table and instantly wished we were in her section — she was friendly and attentive, everything Kevin wasn’t. We waited **45 minutes** for the calamari. When it finally came, it was six lonely pieces on a huge plate. I flagged the other waitress to ask if that was normal. She said, “Yeah, it’s been coming out that way.” Kevin brought more but was clearly annoyed. When I asked how he could serve that, he said, **“Sorry, I’m not in the kitchen. They’ve served 700 dishes tonight.”** Honestly, I don’t care — I care about good food and service. As someone who works in customer service, I give 100% daily. Customers are your paycheck. **Work for it.** Then our entrées came. The catfish platter looked like it came from Long John Silver’s — greasy and sad. The mac & cheese was soup. I didn’t even bother complaining about my meal — I was too tired to argue with Kevin anymore. My son’s pasta was the only good dish, and that’s what I ended up eating. Kevin took the mac back, and the manager removed it from the bill — but she never came over to us. I later looked up pictures of the calamari online — full portions, nothing like what we got. This dinner cost just over \$100, and it wasn’t worth it. The only good things were the bread and my son's pasta. Not enough to go back.

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  8. Kim

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! As usual. Always have new specials. Great service.

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  9. Susan

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant on the island.  The food is great. The service is great. It does get crowded so a reservation is a must.  I had the softshell crab and it was very good.

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  10. Kirsten

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat at Gaido's every time we find ourselves in Galveston and they never disappoint! Christian was a great server, very knowledgeable and attentive. The food is always delicious. I recommend getting a reservation. I can't even name a favorite dish because everything we try becomes our favorite!

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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 9111 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
7:00 PM
Booked 99 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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