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Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

4.7
4.7
8838 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 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 8,838 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.

8,838 Reviews
  1. Paula

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gaidos is always the best- the service is always excellent and the food is wonderful.

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  2. JANNA

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to Gaido’s a million times and experienced the full spectrum of dining experiences there from stellar to dismal. Last night was stellar. Marcelo, our server, was outstanding. Even though Gaido’s can be hit or miss, it’s mostly a hit and we’ve remained loyal patrons for more than 15 years.

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  3. David

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Quality of food, service and atmosphere was on point!!

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  4. Stephen

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat and the service was awesome. The staff are so friendly, with lots of ideas as well as helpful choice suggestions.

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  5. Dennis

    VIP

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After working for almost 50 years, my husband is retiring the first of the year and we had a little celebratory dinner at Gaidos’s our favorite restaurant. We live in Houston. It was fantastic as always.

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  6. Steve

    VIP

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was VERY good and the food OUTSTANDING. I had the fried seafood platter and it was probably the best I’ve had in 20 years. Can’t believe I grew up in this area and never ate here…. at least that I remember. I came from San Antonio this time and this meal made the trip worth it. I’ll come back again just to eat here!!!

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  7. Frederick

    VIP

    Austin

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet Bday dinner on the gulf wall in Galveston Texas. Be sure to make reservations for the optimal experience. Large menu with great food and ambience

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  8. Roxanne

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Awesome experience. Definitely recommend

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  9. John

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food. Every time we come to Galveston, we try to go to this restaurant. I would fully recommend it for night house for a special occasion or for a time with a special one. 

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  10. Thomas

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve never had a bad meal here in the 30 plus years I’ve eaten here. It’s my go to place when I want something special but I don’t know what I want. Red Snapper Michael is what I order unless the nightly special captures my attention. Service is always good, some times better than others but never bad. Tonight the service was outstanding.

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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 8838 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 70 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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