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Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7
4.7
8848 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 62 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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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
  • 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: (409) 761-5516
  • Area
    Galveston
  • Cross Street
    39th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,848 people are saying

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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Galveston

    Healthy

  • Galveston

    Romantic

  • Galveston

    Good for special occasions

  • Galveston

    Seafood

  • Galveston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gaido's Seafood Restaurant in Galveston exudes charm with its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Known for its historical ambiance, patrons rave about the "best quality food" and delightful seafood dishes like the Tower and Key Lime Pie. While some mention slow service, the overall "wonderful experience" keeps diners returning.

8,848 Reviews
  1. Jay

    Central Texas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Seafood pasta was overcooked and very much like a paste rather than pasta. Rice on Premium Shrimp was at least a day old. Tomatoes on Atlantic Salmon were not fresh. Rice was also days old.

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  2. Hendra

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, the place probably will need some updates

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  3. Ron

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, exceptional waiter. Appetizers 1st class, crab avocado quality outstanding;ceviche great, generous serving. Salmon special order x 3 with rave reviews; stuffed shrimp special x2 also outstanding. Our favorite place to go when dining on island, not a chain restaurant and menu not full of fried foods.

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  4. Ashok

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic experience all around, some of the freshest food I’ve had and service from Trey was outstanding, friendly, and full of great recommendations. The quality of seafood here the highest. From the oysters to the entrees, all of it tastes like it was just caught and brought to you. The ceaser salad is top notch and creamy and delicious. Red Snapper preparation was so tasty and perfectly cooked. This restaurant has been here since the early 1900s, and they make simple and no frills food with excellence and care. We will definitely be making this a frequent dinner spot moving forward!

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  5. MICHAEL

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at Gaidos. The oysters were incredible and our server, Melissa, was wonderful. We had delightful evening and we’ll be back again.

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  6. Alan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to Gaido's for years. While the menu has changed over time, it's still one of our favorite restaurants to visit. Great food, great service, great ambiance, easily worth the drive down from Houston. 10/10, would highly recommend.

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  7. susie

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was all good, albeit a little pricey but not out of the norm for Galveston. One complaint was that for the caliber of restaurant and the price point we should not have to ask for water refills, which we did. Our waiter was great but maybe stretched a little thin. Maybe more support staff to handle refills, etc. would be helpful.

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  8. Paula

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gaidos is always the best- the service is always excellent and the food is wonderful.

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  9. Lisa

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was cooked t perfection, as usual. Service was amazing, we always enjoy our dinner at Gaido’s. Pecan Crusted Snapper and Fried oyster’s were both wonderful. We will be back soon.

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  10. JANNA

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to Gaido’s a million times and experienced the full spectrum of dining experiences there from stellar to dismal. Last night was stellar. Marcelo, our server, was outstanding. Even though Gaido’s can be hit or miss, it’s mostly a hit and we’ve remained loyal patrons for more than 15 years.

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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 8848 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 62 times today

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Google Map for Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

3828 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    39th Street
  • Area
    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
  • 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: (409) 761-5516
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