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Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7
4.7
8854 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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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Private dining

Private dining

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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
  • 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

What 8,854 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.

8,854 Reviews
  1. Valentin

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good restaurant, amazing dishes ! I can mention Jazz Martini, best shrimp cocktail and very good Oyster Rockefeller. Nice stuff, Nicholas very attentive with us.

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  2. Catherine

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gaido’s is a Galveston treasure. It is always a good dining experience. Our group of eleven especially appreciated that the noise level was moderate. We could hear each other talk without difficulty. Our wait person was efficient and attentive. It was fun!

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  3. Karen

    VIP

    Dallas

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Christmas Eve was an adventure at Gaido’s. So many families and friends gathered to celebrate each other. The food is always delicious and the servers are friendly and knowledgeable. Gaido’s is truly a Texas tradition. My grandparents first brought me here in the late 50s and we now visit every time we are in the area.

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  4. Phyllis

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice selection of food and spirits. Service was quite slow and I believe the server forgot about us and the table by us a lot. Overall experience was good but the service was not what it has been in the past.

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  5. Mary K

    VIP

    San Antonio

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a perfect experience. Traditional gulf seafood fresh and cooked like it should be. No need for over spicing or adding lots of peppers.

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  6. Dave

    Sonora

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent the last bunch of Christmas Eves there. Have always had great service and food. Hopefully we continue that tradition

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  7. Dan

    Houston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely traditional environment. Great staff from the hostess to the table. Cocktails and drinks both top notch.

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  8. Todd

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite possibly the best seafood meal we have eaten and we are from the Pacific Northwest. The oysters were amazing, the entrees were perfectly done and presented, and the pecan pie desert was incredible.

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  9. Jay

    Central Texas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days 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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  10. Hendra

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days 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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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 8854 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 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
  • 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
  • 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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