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Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7
4.7
8859 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 117 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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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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 8,859 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.

8,859 Reviews
  1. Terry

    VIP

    Calgary

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food but not exceptional. Had higher expectations.

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  2. Paul

    Houston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service at a very fair price! I highly recommend you give them a try.

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  3. Frederick

    Memphis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    not for us. i do not know why people go there. maybe because of the ambiance..

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  4. Philip

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish we had skipped adding sauces to fish dishes. The sauces overpowered the flavors of seafood. Waiter was somewhat forgetful and not as engaging as noted from others at other tables

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  5. Matt

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service and a great atmosphere - will definitely return next time we are in Galveston!

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  6. F Bruce

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to dress up for this restaurant but this time there were more casual dinners than in the past. As usual, the restaurant was very clean and crisp with table cloths and professional waiters. The food was exceptional from appetizers to salads to entrees to desserts, fresh and expertly prepared and presented. My wife is medically gluten free and we were very pleased to find numerous gluten free options available. The service was excellent with a knowledgeable and experienced waiter. Highly recommended !

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  7. Valentin

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  8. Catherine

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  9. Phyllis

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  10. Karen

    VIP

    Dallas

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 5 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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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 8859 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 p.m.
Booked 117 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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