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Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX
Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX
Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX
Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX
Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7
4.7
8990 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
3828 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 49 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
  • 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

Private dining

What 8,990 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

  • Houston

    Most Booked

  • Galveston

    Good for groups

  • Galveston

    Healthy

  • Galveston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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 offers a charming, old-school experience with "excellent food and service." Diners rave about "fresh seafood," standout desserts like "pecan pie," and "generous portions." The atmosphere is "inviting" and "historical," making it a "must-visit" in Galveston. Despite some service hiccups, the restaurant remains a beloved tradition.
8,990 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Houston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Martin was an excellent server. The meal and atmosphere were very enjoyable.

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  2. Janelle

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining at Gaido's. Don't know how we missed this gem. Geraldo our waiter was awesome. Cocktail shrimp were awesome. The scallops were cooked perfectly. My husband was over the moon for the grilled catfish. The draft beer was cold and my cocktail was mixed precisely as I like it. We are usually in Galveston 2-3 times a year, and believe me, we will be back!!

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  3. George

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Local seafood served was well prepared. Service was good and the cocktails were refreshing.

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  4. Laura

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Devin was a delight! She took great care of us!

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  5. Carolyn

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and the staff and service was wonderful.

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  6. Robin

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best: oysters. However, all the food was delicious. The portions are small, but sometimes less is more. The tastes were great!

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  7. Mary VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All criteria superceded the norm by far! Everything was excellent, ambiance, food, service and price point.

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  8. Bryan

    Houston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was classic Gaido’s, including making us wait a while to be seated. Our waitress, Melissa, was delightful and we had a couple of drinks and an appetizer (shrimp and crab crostini) and went straight to dessert. The bread pudding was very good. A very enjoyable evening, all in all. 

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  9. Amy

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Visited for a birthday dinner and the food was excellent. We had the salmon, crab stuffed shrimp, golden tile fish and charcoal grilled oysters. The service was great. The inside could use some updating but there are some cool historical items.

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  10. Lauri VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again..Gaido's did not disappoint...our family has been coming to this wonderful restaurant for 40 years...service, food and dessert were incredible..Chris our waiter was very helpful and surprised us with wonderful birthday cake !!! Highly recommend....can't wait to come back !!!

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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 8990 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 booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

3828 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550

Dining areas

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
  • 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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