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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
8985 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
3828 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550

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2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 11:00–21:00 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 8,985 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

  • 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.
8,985 Reviews
  1. Mary VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. Bryan

    Houston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. Amy

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Lauri VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. Kenneth VIP

    Oklahoma City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this place! I eat there a few times a year when traveling to the island for business. This time however we didn’t have the best experience. The manager is overbearing and rude and I just was not in the mood! If he does not have people skills he should not be approaching guests. The assistant manager came to our table, made excuses for him, and offered us free pie. We told her no need to do that, she should not have to offer us freebies due to his behavior. However the gesture was greatly appreciated! Our waiter, Christian, was amazing and between him and the sweet Assistant Manager made the night great. The bread is amazing and we look forward to that when waiting on our meals. I grabbed a grabbed a quick salad with grilled chicken and it was great! I will always go back and not let one trip with one ride manager ruin my love for the restaurant. Possibly the owners should have a long chat with him about his customer service skills.

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  6. John

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed the food. They made big fuss out of sitting me early in a sparsely populated restaurant. They sat me right next to a family at a table who did not shut up for my hour there. “Can I finish? Can I finish? Can I finish?” Food was very good. Waitstaff was attentive but ambiance left much to be desired.

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  7. Zach VIP

    Des Moines10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was great. Views of water but busy road between.

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  8. Carol

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good time. Staff was great, orders were correct, and was ready quick. Will definitely go again.

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  9. Kelly

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! The oysters were so fresh!

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  10. Omar

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wondefrul Darell our waiter was very pleasant as well

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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 8985 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 57 times today
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
  • 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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