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Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7
4.7
8828 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
A photo of Gaido's Seafood Restaurant restaurant

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Galveston

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,828 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

Loved For

  • 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.

8,828 Reviews
  1. Ellen

    Fayetteville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guido’s is a Galveston landmark and the place to eat seafood in town. The redfish was fabulous and if oysters are in season don’t miss them. Service is top notch and save room for a piece of pecan pie!!

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  2. Leonard

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had been here before and it was wonderful. Our second experience was also very good. The charro bean soup was amazing. Raw oysters were delicious. Seafood platter and catfish were delicious. The service was excellent. A great selection for anyone.

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  3. Imran

    Houston

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been coming here for years and the food and service is always exceptional!

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  4. Ethan

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best seafood on the island. Five star. Great service. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Chris

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Gaido’s is always on point! I had the crawfish Asiago pasta and it was delicious! The service was a little slow but it was at 5:30 pm on a Saturday night so I understand that! Will go back for sure each time we go to Galveston!

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  6. Rudy

    Houston

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our company Christmas party and was treated A class. The food was amazing and delicious. Melissa our server made sure that we were taking care of and provided the best service possible. She was amazing too!!

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  7. Mike

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit Galveston and Gaido's about once every two years and have loved the food. Last night's visit was not up to expectations. There were 2 or 3 large groups (5-8 people each) and it took longer than usual to get our food. Our area of the restaurant was not crowded at all except for the larger tops, so we were disappointed in the timeliness of the service. The food portions were less than we remembered from our previous visits, and the taste was not the same "spectacular" we have experienced and come to expect from Gaido's. We look forward to our trips to Galveston and the "upscale dinner" we include in our planning. On our next trip to Galveston we will have to re-evaluate our choice of restaurants.

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  8. Eric

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The experience started out okay, but quickly deterriotated. It took approximately two hours to receive our entrees. The waiter informed us that the chef burned my fried shrimp after about an hour and twenty minutes. The food was brought out after two hours and the fried shrimp was tough and tasted as if it had been sitting there. I think the chef burnt the fryer oil and then dropped the shrimp before the oil was to temperature. They offered a dessert and no manager visited our table. This is not what I would expect when spending $150 for two people.

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  9. Jeffery

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and friendly service, we will definitely go back.

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  10. Denise

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and services were outstanding and I tried one of the chef’s specials. The crab Mac and cheese was amazing and something we get every time we go!

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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 8828 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Gaido's Seafood Restaurant restaurant

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Galveston

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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