Awesome food! I think I got the chargrilled oysters. They are very well flavored. There is a classical environment, perfect for nice dinners read more

Gaido's - We love Gaido's! I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's so awesome. - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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My significant other was looking forward to going to Gaido's while we were in town. I have also been to the restaurant over the years. This trip was pretty disappointing. We ate in the bar area at a table since there was a wait. It was on a Wednesday night so wasn't really expecting that. The disappointing part was the food. I ordered a blackened platter of sea scallops, shrimp and catfish. He ordered a platter as well but fried. His had catfish, oysters and shrimp. The menu said "seafood selection" so we asked what that was and she said oysters and scallops. He did not get the scallops. However, he said his food was all overcooked and rubbery. He ordered potato wedges and I tried one. I asked for them to bring out ranch and it literally tasted like the potato wedges at Jack in the Box. Back to my plate, I bit into my catfish and there was something hard like a broken plate or glass. I spit it out on my plate. I was really looking forward to the sea scallops. They were so small...more like bay scallops. I live in San Leon and he lives in La Porte so we are always eating out in the League City area. We eat delicious seafood at high end restaurants often. I would have thought being so much closer to the Gulf, the seafood would have been better. We will pass next time and try some of the newer places instead. read more

Ate there last Sunday waited over a hour for our gumbo and bisque then another hour for our entrees. A floor manager came by and offered to comp our meal and just take care of our waiter and I said I would rather just pay for the food we ate and leave and he insisted for us to stay because the food was coming right . The offered again to pay for it however when we finished we got a bill for $75 and he only took 15% off our bill. Basically he lied to us and so much for their so called great service. Also my bowl of gumbo was only warm had and only 3 shrimp as compared to others who had 5or6 read more

Excellent service. Always some of the best seafood and steaks. We had steaks, redfish, seafood tower and as always were very satified. Despite always being packed the ambience is bustling but quiet. Some dress up patrons and some beach patrons. Cannot go wrong here. read more

The ambiance is always enjoyable , However, Quality has definitely gone down. Ive been coming here for the past 16 yrs. Sorry but I won't return. Much better options on the island read more

We visited the night before a cruise. We walked from our room to the restaurant. We had the seafood tower. We enjoyed the oysters. They were very fresh and tasty. The shrimp were just ok. The claws were very small. And we didn't care for the crab salad. Would ask for just the crab next time. Stuffed shrimp we would skip. Our kiddo enjoyed her pasta. We would try it again. read more

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My first time here and this place was fantastic. Our server Alattin was awesome and very knowledgeable about the menu. He was very quick and attentive and made our special day the best! I would definitely ask for him next time I come!!!! Our dishes were amazing. The red snapper ceviche was incredibly huge and delicious. I had it as an entree and had PLENTY leftovers. We also got the chef's special of the day which was pecan encrusted red snapper and my god that was absolutely unbelievable!!!!!!!! Literally 10/10 perfection. Would totally come back here again, If you're looking for some real good sea food, this is it! read more

Gaido's - Red snapper ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Had high expectations for this Galveston iconic restaurant, sadly to say I was a bit disappointed with the food. We started out with the sautéed crab claws, very salty. For a main course, we ordered the combination platter that came with red snapper, shrimp, and scallops with asparagus. Sadly it was over cooked the snapper was a small piece and very dry. The second dish was the grilled scallops, mixed vegetables, and rice, it was okay but nothing to write home and tell mom about. Over-all we found the food to be salty for our taste. Unfortunately we will not return. read more

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant in Galveston. The food was great- hot and fresh. The service was fantastic. Our waiter was very attentive and enjoyable. The restaurant itself could use some updating imo, but I realize it is a family fave and others may like the retro/Aunties Parlor look and vibe. The food being great is more important. read more

A lot can happen in more than 110 years, and Gaido's has bore witness to the City of Galveston's ups and downs from its familiar Seawall location since San Giacinto Gaido established the business in 1911. To label it a fine dining stalwart is basically scratching the surface. My family had the privilege of eating at this island icon this evening as part of a family friend's son's 40th birthday celebration. The celebrant, who's a godson of my parents thus making him my godbrother, had his fancy shindig in what was once the exquisite Pelican Club, which provided a venue for high rollers near and far to eat, drink, and be merry from 1936 to 2020. It may have been an '80s themed party, but for me at least, I felt like a member of the Rat Pack living it up in some Hollywood supper club. Before we arrived at the establishment, I assumed that we were going to be treated to a sit-down, three-course dinner. Many people don't like to be wrong, but I was happy I was when I noticed a buffet setup in the space's foyer. As we and the guests waited to occupy the Rhyne Room, the waitstaff went around with delicious appetizers such as chicken almondine and shrimp and cheese cream puffs. These two items alone could've been all there was to eat, and I wouldn't have mind. Okay, let's talk about the buffet. Honestly, I don't know where to begin. All I know was that I died and my soul flew up to culinary heaven. You can't get any better than a plate consisting of garden salad, steamed and buttered asparagus, mahi mahi, and an entrée that I - as a poultry connoisseur - consider Gaido's pièce de résistance: the Chicken Ponzini. I took my time and savored each and every dish. And yes, I went for seconds. Point of fact, I know the namesake of the Chicken Ponzini. Father Tom Ponzini was a good friend of my late favorite aunt. Aly, Rhie, and Jaden did an outstanding job tending to each and every one of us. I was really pleased with how Rhie, who also worked the bar, made sure the Dr. Peppers and Cokes kept flowing for my teetotaler parents. Cin cin, Gaido's! read more

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Crab stuffed shrimp followed by the key lime cheesecake...Phenomenal! Add the great service and you have a PERFECT Seafood restaurant!

I have been to Gaido's numerous times and have always raved about them. Three weeks ago I took a group and the food was unbelievably awful. I never dreamed you could make such a mess of fish. We were greeted at 5:00 with "do you have a reservation?" When we said no, the look on their face said multitudes. Will I return there -- doubtful. read more

The service was impeccable, the food was exceptional and the ambiance is unchanged. I had the crab stuffed shrimp with asparagus and my husband had the seafood gumbo. The bread with herbs and olive oil prior to the meal was very tasty. I wouldn't change anything! read more

The food was great. But the restaurant makes you feel like you stepped back in time.

Million dollar views to go with good food and great service is hard to beat. My wife loved the bread with olive oil and maybe pesto(?). She ordered the seafood pasta and I had the red snapper that was crusty with grilled vegetables. She really enjoyed her dished and I think I like mine but think it would have been even better if I got it blackened. We both agreed we would go again read more

I've been to this restaurant so many times through my life and it is consistently good. The special today was a pan seared red snapper topped with lump crab meat and asparagus. What a treat. Our waiter, Alex was very nice and made our meal very enjoyable. Love this place, brings back memories of my grandmother and the summers we spent with her in Sea Isle. To top it off, the sponge cake with white chocolate, whipped cream, berries and raspberry drizzle was to die for!! Will have to get back to Texas soon and do this again. read more

Best place on the island for a peach Bellini. Food was excellent. We went back the next day for dessert which was another peach bellini.

The food was ok. The bread was the best part. The place was nice. Seafood could have been more fresh.

Had a take-out order that was very disappointing. Snapper was not cooked properly and portion was very small. They failed to fill my shrimp order. Salad had one-1 small tomato. Absolutely a pathetic meal and waste of money. read more

The good: fried crab claws were very tasty but very small. You never see them on any menus so I had to get them! The bad: I was going to get the appetizer size because that's usually plenty when I've gotten them there, but the waitress taught me into getting the entrée and it looked like the same amount of crab clause but with added veggies for $20 more. She had said about $9 more she thought with more crab claws but that wasn't so..$20 more. The grilled squash was very good. It was Mother's Day so we were expecting a little slower service, but the food took over an hour. Thank goodness for the yummy warm pepper bread! Interesting menu prices poster from over the years next to our table. A dollar for a steak $.50 for fish in 1924. 100 yrs ago!! read more

Gaido's - Fried Crab Claws - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Waited 1.15 hours for a table even after making reservations. After ordering $15 drinks were that were served out of regular glasses instead of the glass the drinks were intended for because they said they 'were out', we finally left. This establishment used to be somewhat upscale. However; it's definitely gone downhill. Maybe enforce a dress code; no baseball caps, flip flops and daisy dukes. read more

We had a very nice anniversary dinner with friends. We go to Gaido's for our anniversary every year. The restaurant week menu was a good deal so I tried that. Salad or gumbo, main course and dessert for a little more than the price of a main course. The waiter was attentive and did a good job. As always Gaido's is fairly quiet and offers an elegant dining experience as long as you avoid holiday and special event weekends. The only issue we encountered was the check was split 50/50 but the suggested tip amount for 20% was still showing the amount for 100% of the check. We were busy talking and just entered the suggested amount without much thought which was actually a 40% tip. I went back the next morning and the manager "Ju***" agreed to give me a gift card to adjust the tip amount to the correct 20% value. Good customer service. read more

I want to love Gaido's as it brings back special memories with my grandparents. I need to just keep my memories and not come back. The best part of the meal was the free bread w/olive oil. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had friend shrimp.. the shrimp seemed to have bene previsoulys frozen as the center of the batter was mushy and not crisp. Next was the Shrimp & Grits... the shrimp once again seemed mushy and not fresh, the Grits had so much blue cheese in it that's all you could taste. Last was Chicken Ponzi, this seemed to be canned mushroom soup w/cheese on Lipton rice.... We cut our losses and went elsewhere for dessert. Maybe next time just go to the bar for a drink... read more

Just not what it used to be. Service was average food was below average just seems tired old and not much effort being put into it anymore.

I usually don't give low stars but I have to say this place really wasn't good. We made reservations the night before because they were full and though get the food must be good if they are booked full two nights in a row, but it was a no go. We got the crab cake cake and calamari for appetizers. The marina was sweet and didn't taste fresh. The calamari was seasoned well, but for it being a seafood restaurant, this wasn't the best. I would not pay the price for the crab cake we got because the same. We ordered two side salads and got two large dinner salads, which isn't what we asked for, so we were charged for that as well, and it was a waste of food because they were so large. We also ordered the shrimp and scallops with rice, the shrimp was over cooked and the scallops came out fried even though we ordered grilled. So he brought back another dish of the scallops and they looked pan fried and they were extremely small. Also ordered the mahi mahi which wasn't terrible but there was a ton of breading and not a lot of fish. Same for the catfish, there was a good amount of fish but just ok. The best thing we had here was the loaded baked potato. Lastly, when the bill came, we noticed that a bottle of wine we ordered that they were out of was still on the check as well, so always be sure to double check before paying. The price we pause for everything we got was a huge let down. Service was ok, I believe we had a new server, he did his best but overall I have to say I will not be coming back here. read more

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Food was delicious - but service was even better! They were so attentive to my gluten allergy!! Experience was comfortable, inviting and accommodating! read more

Having come to Galveston for a summer vacation, I must say that I have never encountered a place quite like this one. The atmosphere is remarkably clean, including the bathrooms, and the waitstaff is impeccably dressed. The food was truly incredible! I would highly recommend the Charcoal Salmon; it was exquisite! The portions are generous, and the staff was very kind. If you are seeking a seafood restaurant, I would certainly suggest visiting this establishment. read more

We've been to Gaido's many time throughout the years. Last time was just yesterday. The food is not great, but good, solid. Shrimp and grits do not benefit from the blue cheese, that overpowers the whole dish, and you can't taste anything else. The cream of spinach soup, recommended by our server Wyatt, was good, but so rich and thick, it was almost a dip. However, the service by Wyatt was outstanding. He definitely knows how to sell, is very charming, very knowledgeable about the menu and treated us like family. He even packed our leftovers right that in front of us. We were very impressed with him! read more

Our server Victor was great. Very helpful and informative about the history of the restaurant as well as the menu. The crab dip was great! We got oysters also good. Kids pasta with sauce was a hit! Steak was overcooked but everything was delicious. Very nice inside and restrooms were updated and clean. Will definitely return, highly recommend. read more

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This was the best seafood meal my husband and I have ever had. We stumbled upon this restaurant as a local hotspot, and boy were we glad we did. It has been around over 100 years which has been enough time to perfect everything! Our waiter Duane was topnotch. He had terrific recommendations - most of which we took - and was so friendly without being at all overbearing. My husband got the raw oysters appetizer which were super fresh and delicious and a chargrilled tuna which he loved. I got the pecan-crusted, pan-seared red snapper in a lemon butter sauce which was incredible. The ambiance was lovely. We will definitely return on our next visit to Galveston. read more

It was fine. The way the restaurant gave an ambience or refinement, the service quality did not meet the appearance. Slow service. Slow to get drinks. Slow to get food (after getting part of the order wrong [but it was corrected swiftly!]) it was fine. Ordered the Soft Shell Crab Sandwich, it was BOMB and the potato wedges were delicious! It was what saved the experience. Also ordered a dry and dirty martini, could not finish it. Was not good. My husband got the Mexican martini and the jalapeño stuffed olives were SO GOOD!!!! Overall, I better recommend Miller's down the way! read more

Gaido's - Soft Shell Crab Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

We went with a huge group and the waitstaff did such a good job! It's pricey but the food is really good!

Food was excellent and great Service. I went to have dinner in memory of my daughter and my server Darrell was so nice to light a candle. This was a spot me and my daughter shared great memories. Service and food was awesome. read more

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Wait staff is excellent, classy atmosphere, our food was delicious. The pecan ball dessert is amazing.

As we were spending the weekend in Galveston with some friends, we stopped by Gaido's. The restaurant is quite upscale and undoubtedly more expensive than most others in Galveston. I chose the Voodoo, which had Bacardi light rum, Captain Morgan's spiced rum, Myer's dark rum, apricot brandy, and pineapple juice with a dash of grenadine, as the drink to start our meal. The Voodoo was quite potent but really well-made, with a taste reminiscent of a hurricane cocktail. After that, we ordered some exceptional raw oysters. If you don't like vinegar, I'd suggest using the cocktail sauce instead of the mignonette sauce on the oysters. After that, we placed an order for the Spinach Crab Dip, which also includes a warm loaf of cheese bread. The heated cheese bread on the side made the dip even more scrumptious. The combination platter of mahi mahi, charcoal-grilled gulf shrimp, and deep sea scallops was my last order. It was fantastic, and Gaido's even managed to blacken the seafood. The pricing of the dishes was a bit high, which is the only reason my rating isn't five stars. We will undoubtedly stop at Gaido's on our upcoming vacation to Galveston, which I am looking forward to. read more

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Came with a family of four, with two toddlers. The food was good, but not great. The history of the place was interesting, and the ambience, plus views of the seawall, were fantastic. While the spot was semi casual, the service was a bit too slow, we waited an hour for main courses, so we got a bit tired of waiting around for the food. Good spot for couples wanting to sit around, have drinks, eat slowly and take their time watching the seawall at night. read more

A spectacular ending to our 45th anniversary after a perfect meal! Thank you, Guido's! read more

Gaido's - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

we have been visiting Galveston for years, I have passed by Gaidos so so many times. Even ate at Nicks next door (family related and joined restaurant) This year for my birthday I decided I wanted to drive down to Galveston and eat at Gaidos. let me say.. OH MY GAIDO!! I'm not one to overhype things etc. but.. this is the best meal i've had in my life. Our waiter "Marcelo" was awesome. He really knew the history of the restaurant and had fantastic recommendations. The gulf shrimp stuffed with crabmeat is seriously probably one of the best things ever on this planet. My daughter had a steak salad that was MASSIVE. My son had the Ribeye that was amazing as well. read more

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We had a great time celebrating my BDay, Justin helped us to enjoy the place and the menu. Way to go for having such details in every plate!

During our 3rd winter in Galveston, we finally visited Gaido's! It did not disappoint, and exceeded expectations! From the stellar food, the history on the walls and the superb service from our server Richard! Thank you all for a wonderful dining experience! The history of the family business creates a very special ambiance! read more

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