Really lovely experience. Old place with lots of history and it's presented well. Great service. We had excellent gumbo and the snapper Michael. Perfect amount of breading. The potatoes that came with it were amazing also. read more

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

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I don't understand some of the negative reviews, we had a great experience when we went. The food, service and hospitality was all top notch. My wife and I went for our 31 year wedding anniversary and they even gave us a free dessert. The restaurant has been around since 1911 and as many times as we've been to Galveston this was our first time to visit and glad we did. read more

Gaido's - KEY LIME CHEESECAKE - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I was having lunch with my wife, service is terrible the server was rude and no customer service skills , terrible education manners, the food poor quality and terrible, after 10years being a loyal customer never again quality and service is gone all management team they dont care and respond to my complain specific Nancy at Human Resources and management team after several call they dont returned a phone call read more

Old school all the way! We were in Galveston to board a cruise ship and Gaido's was recommended. It reminded me of the steakhouses from my childhood. It was busy, almost festive. We were seated quickly, service was very good and the food was just as we expected. I wouldn't rave about it but it was typical of those old school steak houses from yesteryear. It's certainly worth of visit, nostalgia at its best. read more

The seafood was super fresh and flavorful! This is a more upscale restaurant with a very nice dining room with lots of historic pictures. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and made great suggestions. read more

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Gaido's is one of the oldest and most famous restaurants in Texas and also usually makes it way on many best restaurant 'lists', so just ignore the 3.7 rating it currently has. This building has been remodeled many times, and it shows on both the inside and out. I've visited a handful of times over the years, but each time the food is always memorable and delicious. On a recent visit, I was actually one of the last customers to even arrive before closing. The hostess indicated it would take 45 mins to get a table even though the restaurant clearly had numerous open tables. Maybe they were just short staffed, but we decided to sit at the bar area for immediate service. It didn't turn out to be any quicker as it took a while for a server to come take our drink order, then even longer to take our meal order. From then, it took nearly 45 mins to bring out the entrees, which was absolutely ridiculous, and we almost walked out and just ate somewhere else. However, we decided to stay, and the food did finally come out, and it tasted so delicious. We were actually very glad we waited as strange as that seems. Gaido's is just one of those type places. read more

We went in for lunch at 2:30. The restaurant was about 10% occupied. We were seated immediately but after 20 minutes we still had not been waited on. Tremendously disappointed. Ended up at Fish Tales but not happy with Gaido's. One star because no stars are not an option. read more

Gaido's since 1911 ! What a long lasting legacy to be in Galveston that long! This was my first visit to Gaido's and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Calamari for appetizer, blackened red fish with loaded baked potato for main course, then pecan pie for dessert!!!!! Wow Our waiter was very helpful in giving us some recommendations and was there when we needed him. Being a restaurant since 1911, it almost feels like a museum too. Old photos and dishes....... Displayed throughout the restaurant are fun to look at. The traditional warm water with a slice of lemon to wash your hands was a classic treat! When in Galveston, try Gaido's. Go get Full!! read more

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A good solid one time experience. Nothing wrong with the food, but it's no different than what's served elsewhere. This place has been around a long time, which means it's dependable, but it also means they can skimp on quality, relying on assembly line cooking. read more

I love the fact it's such a historical icon to Galveston but it saddens me it fallen so far. The server was nice but very slow. We then noticed she was having to do everything from being the waiter to cleaning tables and floors so it wasn't her fault. The food was mediocre at best and I'm being kind in saying that. Not sure we'll be back because this isn't the first crummy experience. Management,,, do better read more

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The food here is fine, but it's the service and atmosphere that are the real winners. I made a reservation some time ago for an anniversary dinner, and they gave us exactly what I asked for -- a table in a dark corner. Our server, whose name I do not remember, was spectacular. He was prepared to answer any/all questions, and he always seemed to show up at the right time. His demeanor and expertise reminded me so much of some of the higher-end restaurants in NYC. Gaido's is quasi-dark, and the views of the street and ocean beyond are good. While the food was good, it wasn't executed nearly as well as the atmosphere or service. Still, a wonderful experience. read more

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My family and I are frequent travelers and we love seafood. We found Gaido's to be 3 stars at best. We won't be eating here again. As the kids say, it was mid. Not worth the money. The décor was nice. For a busy restaurant, it was relatively quiet so you can have a conversation with the people at your table. Our server, Melissa, was nice. That does not make up for the wait for everything and the okay food. We waited about 30-40 minutes for our entrée. Even getting the check took a long time. We enjoyed the calamari though the portion was incredibly small. Between the six of us, we each had about 3-4 pieces. (We regularly get calamari at a restaurant close to my home. We get so much calamari, we must stop eating it in order to have room for our entrée. Gaido's amount was pitiful in comparison.) The oysters were good. The bread is excellent, very soft and flavorful. Our main courses were underwhelming. I had the seafood pasta. It's described as having tomatoes and spinach. I could count the number of spinach leaves and cherry tomatoes. When the manager (tall, blonde woman) brought me more spinach, it was another few spinach leaves smothered in the sauce for the pasta. It was a decent amount of crab. The few and scallops had a nice char on them, giving good flavor. My daughter said her fettuccine Alfredo was bland. My dad said the stuffed shrimp balls barely had any shrimp in them. The stuffed shrimp entree might as well have been an appetizer. My dad enjoyed their version of pecan pie. For a place that looks like it does, has the reputation it does, and charges those prices should be excellent. It was not. read more

Year 3 Summer Family Vacation to Galveston! 1 elegant dinner is required at Gaidos! Things we love: quality service, traditional feeling of the past decor, delicious food and family atmosphere. Our server was awesome! She was attentive and sold us on the special- Halibut. Wowza it was delicious. The crostini appetizer is to die for! My fave is the Mexican Martini! Oh my! We celebrated a birthday with chocolate brownie cake and bread pudding! Both so decadent! Looking forward to our next trip to Galveston & Gaidos! read more

Gaido's - Fam Bam! Look at that bread pudding & brownie chocolate cake! - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

We had a great dinner at Gaido's! Service was solid, and our server was on point with recommendations. One hiccup - the salad had some brown lettuce, but they took care of it right away. What really made the experience was the history and story behind the place - loved the ambience! Definitely a splurge, but worth it for a special occasion or night out with friends . read more

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I am 70+ and have never walked out of a restaurant after ordering a meal until last night. We were looking forward to a nice dinner. Upon arrival with no reservations, we were told the wait was an hour yet there were lots of empty tables in the dining room. We opted to sit and be served at the bar. As we sat there we noticed other patrons without reservations were graciously seated in the dining room. We ordered and were served our appetizers. Then we waited and waited and waited. No one came to refresh our drinks or bus the dirty dishes left by others. After about 45 minutes, we had enough. We plopped down some cash and walked out. Very disappointed (and hungry). We had been looking forward to a nice evening. Never again. read more

My partner and I made a reservation for Gaido's for 9:15 on thanksgiving day. When we came in on time, the host told us that we were "next in line" which was sort of odd. Maybe 25 minutes goes by and 3 other families that came in told them they did not have reservations and got sat before us. As you can imagine, this was pretty upsetting. We had to say something in order to get sat despite having a reservation and coming in on time. Despite this restaurant being labeled as upscale, our server was not presentable and wasn't very friendly. Definitely a "I'm not happy to be working on thanksgiving" kind of feel. Which is understandable, however, reciprocated kindness should still be expected. Our food was simply okay. Not bad, but not good. The oysters had a weird texture and temperature; we couldn't even finish them. The mahi mahi was slightly overcooked. But my asparagus! Incredible! Haha. Overall, would not come back. read more

Gaido's - Mahi Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Tried calling this restaurant about 4 times to ask a few questions. No one ever answered. So we gave up and didn't try back the entire trip we were in Galveston. read more

The 3 cheese lobster artichoke dip is delicious! The seafood, all of it, was very tasty and served to perfection. Service was satisfactory. Restrooms were clean and presentable. The gift shop is a nice addition. There's jewelry, seashells, postcards, and gemstones. Also books on Galveston and odd topics regarding Galveston. There's also restaurant merch like hats, sweatshirts and sweats. read more

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Service was great. Artichoke dip was amazing. Everyone in our party ordered something different, all voted mediocre other than the ribeye.

Located on Seawall this classic spot is the pinnacle of Galveston fine dining. If it's a fishy dish you're having, get it pecan encrusted. Service, ambiance, the Gulf! read more

Gaido's is an amazing place. Everything about this place's food and service was amazing. Our Server Justin Bennet really cared about this place, he gave us recommendations about food and told us the ways they make it. I tried the food he told me and it was really great. Gaido's food is fresh, like really fresh, you could taste the passion of the cooks who made the food in every bite. Their food comes straight from Galveston Bay and comes to the restaurant fresh every morning, which you can taste. Gaido's is a must come when you come to Galveston, i'll make sure to stop by this place next time for sure. read more

Ambiance , Ambiance and history of the roaring tariff producing 1920's is the quaint, high powered elegance of Gaidos's Family owned restaurant! Exceptional Seafood and Service! Welcome home to the power lunch and dinners of ole ! read more

Food was great, service was awesome, ambience was great, time from start to finish 2 hrs, too long for dinner service. The bread was the best part, melt in your mouth, best I've ever tasted! A little spendy but was nice. read more

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I have to start by saying the waiter David was nice but a liar! I asked if the tortilla soup was like eating real tortilla soup he said oh yah! It was Beans and corn from a can and horrible with no avocados no chicken no tortilla soup flavor! Stay clear from tortilla soup and after trying that I figured the rest was under par! I'm a big foodie and cook! I feel it's an overpriced well dated place but it's not worth the meals! I don't think individuals that eat there know what real good seafood plates or anything else should taste like! I'm not saying it's a bad place to have a cocktail and bread but that's about it! Thank You David for lying to me and my wife about your so called tortilla soup! it was horrible Just like eating van camps pork Beans with corn from a can with cheese and some dried up stale tortilla strips! Worst Ever!! We paid and didn't order anything else we didn't want to risk it read more

We had lunch at Gaido's this past weekend, and as a long-standing, respectable establishment, we expected much better. While the service was absolutely wonderful and the wait staff was fantastic, the quality of the food was a major disappointment.The Highlights:Calamari: This was the only saving grace of the entire meal.Lemon Beurre: The sauce served with my fish was quite tasty.The Disappointments:The Combination Platter: The shrimp, fish, and scallops were buried under a layer of breading so thick that my aunt couldn't even eat the seafood but only 1 shrimp and one scallop. However she liked the sweet bread but i didn't. My Redfish on the Half Shell: The fish was incredibly thin--if you turned it sideways, you could barely see it. Even worse, I found three bones in it.The Scales: I understand "on the half shell" means cooking it on the skin, but they left all the scales on. A historic restaurant like Gaido's should really scale their fish before serving it to guests.We loved the staff, but the food really missed the mark. We won't be returning anytime soon. read more

This a large restaurant with a fantastic view of the water. We came in on Saturday late afternoon and although there were many customers it was relatively quiet. Our server, Salinda, gave us a brief history of the restaurant and helped us choose our dishes. We had a side of onion rings which was quite tasty. My two margaritas were also tasty but overpriced. Hubby had half shell redfish and I had the blackened snapper. The food was delicious but the portions were not indicative of the price and if you add lump crab sauce, which we did, it sends the price skyrocketing another $17 each. Dinner for 2, without dessert, was north of $160. Not quite the bill we were expecting. We will likely not come back. read more

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Delicious food with a nice view. Relaxing lunch today. Server was a little rude everytime we asked for something he seemed irritated and told us to give him a minute but other than that prob one of the best restaurants in Galveston. The bread was amazing read more

We love the staff, and the food is always presentable for the price. Pecan redfish is excellent.

Haven't been in at least 5 years so decided to stop by for lunch. Went with some oysters and they were tasty but very small. The shrimp and stuffing on top did fill you up. The chaser was good. I ordered a small but they gave me a large but still charged for the small. It's definitely an old spot and you can tell. I appreciate the atmosphere but it could use some updating. It smelled weird when you first walk in. read more

Gaido's - Ceasar - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Very disappointed with my lunch visit, on 19 November. The 'Premium Gulf Shrimp' were strangely chewy tough, like they were made of Rubber.. 8 for $27.. read more

Gaido's - Fried 'Premium Gulf Shrimp'.. - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Favorite place in Galveston. Seafood Bisque is amazing. We try to go there every time we come to town. read more

Overpriced - small portions - subpar service. Gaido has obviously been around a while, but it's best days are long past! The dining rooms are huge as this is a huge tourist 'trap', you don't feel like a guest but more like cattle. Server wasnt friendly and seemed out of it: couldn't remember our orders, spilled water 3 times (on 3 different people) and was just not friendly or welcoming at all. Food: sooo overpriced and such small portions! Only good part of the meal was the snapper ceviche. Snapper Michael without seasoning / shrimp stuffed with crab cakes with burned butter sause tasted so off. And then to worst still had to come: for dessert the Crème Brûlée! Portion size was ok but why on earth is there cinnamon in it???????? It's vanilla custard and if you put cinnamon on it, make sure you put that information on the menu! We asked for a new one (without cinnamon) but was refused. Asked the manager and she said 'that's the way we make it....' No apologies, just an attitude of 'we don't care about you, we will just scam you out of your money' AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! read more

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I've been coming to Gaidos since I was a kid, so I definitely know a thing or two about it! The restaurant is very upscale, so dress accordingly at least around dinner but they're more chill/casual with lunchtime. The food is incredible! I always get their calamari for an appetizer, and I get their Michael style with any dish I order that's seafood and allows it. The service is always decent and professional! It's on the pricey side so prepare for that. Overall, it's definitely a great place to go! read more

Gaido's is my favorite restaurant to visit in Galveston. The atmosphere is polished and respectful, with a nice view of the ocean and Galveston traffic :) The crab stuffed shrimp was deliciously soft and melted in my mouth. The entree was balanced with savory asparagus. Fair warning, the mac and cheese is a side order, but it comes in a gigantic dish so be prepared to share it! I have nothing but praise for all of the desserts at Gaido's and can assure you that any option is perfect. read more

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Delicious food and fine dining at Gaidos The view of the ocean and the wait staff was delightful. We took our teenage children, and they loved the pasta dishes and fancy atmosphere. read more

Great place for a special date night. Service is old school and on point. The service team anticipates your needs expertly. Some of the best charred oysters I have ever had. Pecan pie was perfect and the beach is right across the street. Seafood pasta was amazing read more

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Service was very slow! It took more than a hour to get our food. Then some of our meals were cold. For price the portion size was also very small. Our server was trying but the kitchen was not helping. I think next time we are in town we are going to try some where else. I don't know why they are busy? The place looks nice and clean but is very lacking on a lot of points! read more

This has been one of my favorite restaurants since childhood. The atmosphere is always elegant but relaxed. Today was fine, but not outstanding. The star of the show was the appetizer- the crab spinach artichoke dip served with a cheesy bread- very tasty. Unfortunately it took 30 minutes to get it, and that was when we placed our lunch order, which then took almost an hour to come out. My son's red snapper was incredibly overcooked to the point of being mush. Everything else was decent. Service was very friendly, just so slow- we appreciated a leisurely lunch, but almost 3 hours was a bit much. read more

Gaido's - Spinach artichoke dip with crab - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Higher end restaurant reminiscent of the old days with white table cloths and crystal pieces on display. Shared an amazing platter of oysters with 8 cooked varieties! Also came with a side of wedge fries. Very tasty, great sampling, super hot! Was so filling we opted for caesar and greek salads for dinner (with fried oysters). Bread was hot and fresh but the olive oil dip was stellar. Fresh herbs with a bite! Impeccable service and no pressure. Water glasses stayed full. Well drinks are very reasonably priced. Looking forward to returning during our vacation. read more

Gaido's - Oysters sampler - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Awesome seafood spot. Plenty of seating in the bar area as you wait for a table. Highly recommend the charcoal grilled oysters. The potato wedges as a side were amazing! read more

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