Picked up $40 in Gumbo this evening 1/2 gallon shrimp gumbo. There were TWO shrimp in the ENTIRE 1/2 gallon! Such a rip off!!! No okra... no veggies, just blended rice and flour. So pathetic! Calling manager in the morning. I want a refund! read more

came here after a day at galveston, and was overall really good! ordered a lot of dishes, most of which took a long time to come out. but everything was overall delicious, definitely recommend the creamed spinach as a side to eat with the rest of the main. also came during oyster season, and as someone who does not like oysters at all, thought it was pretty decent! read more

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Gaidos is such a good place to eat when you come to visit Galveston The food was amazing,the service was top notch,and the atmosphere was amazing. I love this place,and so will you. Five stars! read more

Talk about an experience you'll never forget! I felt like I hoped in a Time Machine, this restaurant has been serving this community since 1911! You get that feel right when you walk into the establishment. The dining area had lots of storytelling photos of its rich history. Glass windows and door ways that sectioned off the dinning areas. Looked like the titanic. Very fancy, however pricing was affordable. The menu options, where do I begin? It was difficult to decide. However our group of 12, enjoyed the seafood pasta. Which was our servers favorite. (Richard) the artichoke spinach dip with lumps of crab meat, x2 16oz bone Ribeye steaks cooked to perfection! Oysters, chicken Parmesan, chicken Alfredo, and Mac n cheese! EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD! the sauces, the hot soft bread with herbs and olive oil for dipping. The service was top notch. Richard was polite professional and entertained us with stories and his experience working there. You must try this spot. read more

Food. Terrible! Oysters were very small. I ordered the seafood pasta and was told they were out of scallops but would add extra shrimp which was fine with me. The food was like a big ball of mush. It must have been cooked and laid around for quite some time. Even the shrimp were mushy. Of course I told the waiter about the problem and he took it off my bill. Will be quite some time before we go back. read more

The food was delightful from the fresh bread, fresh salad with hime made dressing and shrimp platters. The dessert was just the right touch not too heavy not too light. The service was very good, our waitress was attentive, timely and friendly. She asked about our special occasion and offer free dessert of our choosing. Gaidos is a classic restaurant in Galveston Texas. It is a place you should try when visiting the island. On my visit, The restaurant was about half full mostly families and couples. I cant recall if there was any music playing, we had a nice time and enjoyed ourselves no distractions. read more

Gaido's - Fresh bread - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

The food and service is amazing. I highly recommend this gem. Make reservations and you'll probably be seated on the window. And over look the gulf. Beautiful views, and delicious food. read more

Legendary restaurant! Amazing service with a smile. The food was fantastic and the drinks are creative! It's a very large restaurant so don't be fooled by the small parking lot (there is plenty of parking across the side street though). read more

Delicious food and great environment. The spinach crab dip was amazing. The salmon, tomato parm, scallops were all delicious. We also had the chocolate mousse we fab. read more

Service... 1 Star Food... 1 Star Dining Experience... 1 Star Do I recommend Gaido's?? Definitely not Yelpers. My steak was bland and my baked potato was cold. Shrimp cocktail was terrible and my Cesar salad was the best thing I had. Very disappointing on several levels. So let it be written... So let be CLOSED. read more

Gaido's - Omg the worst steak EVER. - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

There were 5 of us went there to eat, and 4 of us got sick. I been going to this place for over 40 years, but the last few times it was no good, wanted to give them another try and want ever go back. Three of us had to make a trip to the hospital, due to throwing up. Just long story short don't go there or you will be doing a review of bad food. Manager you don't need to reply, because I will NEVER come back and I hope this message gets out. I am going to Facebook as well...to report your food. read more

Just not what it once was. Giving 2 stars just because of the staff. Kind and attentive. But pretty much everything else was lacking. Whole place smells like bad fish. Crab cakes had shell in it. I've never experienced that before. And they were not soft shell. It was like biting into small bone pieces I then had to spit out. Combination plate was overcooked. the fish was chewy and most of the food at the table basically stated similar sentiments. The Cesar salad was wilted and not seasoned well. Dessert was also a disappointment. The recipe for the pecan pie has changed. The crème brûlée has an off taste or a spice that didn't belong. Just not what it once was. They need to lower the prices by half and then it would be worth paying for what you get (maybe). But definitely not worth it as it stands. My Family has been coming here for 30+ years and I am not sure we will be coming back as this is now the trend of how they operate. read more

If I have never reviewed Gaido's it is, I assure you, a grievous oversight and if a second review...well great establishments should receive repetitive accolades. In any case, over 48 years I have had the distinct pleasure of dining in what is truly a landmark dining establishment...and well deserved. Firstly, to sit across from the Gulf of Mexico is in and of itself a pleasure. Aside from the view is the interior which over the years has remained consistently presentable which is by no means a back-handed compliment but a real one...to maintain a pleasant dining environment on a beach front is quite frankly a laudable achievement. Secondly, I have eaten solo, as a couple and in a group and the fish (if there's another faire I truly have never tried it) prepared in many different manners (grilled, baked, fried, blackened etc) and very many selections is always reliable as well as the oysters both on the half-shell or grilled are truly always a pleasure. Lastly, the service is incredibly reliable and in my experience over at least 20 visits to the restaurant has always been reliable and pleasant however it is last weeks service by Trey the bartender which reminded me that I should leave a review of Gaido's as it was remarkable. Trey was not only an incredibly talented bartender, made my Rusty Nail with wonderful balance...slight touch of orange with a balance of scotch, a competent and efficient server (we sat in the bar hence he provided the table service) and most importantly a storyteller which for a bartender is a 'required' talent...what an absolute pleasure. Do not miss this dining experience! read more

This is one of the oldest and famous restaurants in Galveston. I went with my family and it was such a great experience. I had a shrimp crab cake and it was so delicious. It's a a lot of food so you want to make sure you are hungry. The service was very professional. Definitely recommended!!! read more

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Best stuffed crab I've ever had. Service and food was exceptional. Never disappoints, always exceeds expectations!

The bread alone is worth the visit! This is a fancier place, thankfully they welcome you as you are--even sandy basketball shorts and flip flops (gotta love it when your kids refuse to change). We all enjoyed our dinners--from peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to red snapper. Desserts were also delicious. Service was a little on the slow side (not in a bad way--our server was very attentive), but it was nice to not feel rushed when the server drops the check at the 2-minute/2-bite check. read more

We eat at Gaidos each time we visit Galveston. There servers are attentive and the food is good. We had a spinach and crab dip that was amazing! We will be back! read more

Service was longer than expected. Food was good. The service time took approximately two and a half hours. This was longer than what I expected. read more

what cannot be said that hasn't been set already this is a classic restaurant that's been in business for a century. It's well loved well. Run and has stood the test of time for its menu and it service hands-down this is a phenomenal place to come for your special event occasion or birthday. I have returned your time and time again and have brought friends and family. Without hesitation this is a must do the only way that this place falls down is that it is so close to the water that is no doubt endured many storms. The interior is very clean, well maintained but in no way matches these level of service nor the menu nor the flavor that comes out of the kitchen. In other words from a form and function perspective, Gaido's style is very hodgepodge 1970's paneling and mixed together with some other elements from each decade following. For some this may be a dealbreaker and you'll want to avoid this restaurant for that very reason. It's not impressive. So don't use this restaurant for your first meeting. If you're trying to impress someone, this is a restaurant you take someone you've already established a relationship and you'll appreciate the excellent food and excellent service. You're a guest may think why did you bring me here. All that being said, this could quickly be remedied, with better lighting, newer lighting fixtures, and updated carpet and higher ceiling. I will return again and again here, but I always wince at the interior. The Service is the best on the island I've had. And that's why I come. And you should too. read more

Armando our waiter was amazing. This is a nice restaurant, the service top tier. Every course delicious. Beautiful dining room. Interesting history if the area, building the seawall. Food great. Best service we've had in a long time. read more

Gaido's - Fried platter. Gumbo. - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Awesome place!! A must try!! it will be even better once they get the carpet replaced. It does smell like an over 100 your old restaurant. But the food and the servers make up for it. Trey was great--very funny and personable & also knowledgeable about the menu options and recommendations. Everything was delicious. I would skip on the dessert unless you get Keylime pie or the pecan option. The chocolate brownie thing was not that good. It was totally a super, super tall cake and kind of dry. I would get a wedge salad next time instead of a dessert. read more

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Food was delicious. Service was top notch. The window seat and historical setting was a plus. read more

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Might be one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. Food is absolutely amazing. Service impeccable. The only complaint I have is the outside seems like a dive (which I like) and then the inside has way more of a fancy feel. Nothing wrong with that, just not my preference. But I would eat here again, hands down. read more

This is sad for me to post! I grew up going to Gaidos and it was for special occasions and the food was excellent! We were excited to go back this past weekend and not only was the service slow! The food was at - best - average to NOT GOOD AT ALL!!! This was so disappointing and yet you see them ranked high for restaurants in Galveston? How ?? Maybe a good social media person! Don't waste your hard earned money folks!!!! TRUST ME! read more

Food was over priced and nothing to write home about. Our waiter was terrible. Over all I wasn't impressed with the place for the money we spent!!!! read more

JUST had another great dining experience at the best restaurant in Galveston, Texas. The food is always the BEST . All the dishes are prepared fresh per your request. You want to get a different featured Entrée every time you go. This has been a family business since 1911. Family members are still involved in the operation of it today. If you want a truly fresh prepared meal that you will never regret indulging in, you must try GAIDO'S today . read more

incredible and will absolutely be back. Our waiter Trey was so nice and attentive. Food took a little while but it was worth it.

Nice view of the water, great service (Octilio?) and good food. I was skeptical about going here for the first time as I had heard they have lost some of its luster. Yes, it is a big restaurant but out server was very attentive. I thought the prices and portions were about what you would expect in Galveston. I thought the portion sizes were fine and the food was delicious. A nice place but casual/island attire is fine. Something on the menu for everyone. read more

We were a party of six. We ordered raw oysters for appetizers, and these were the smallest oysters I have ever gotten. The oysters inside were about the size of a nickel. I told waiter what's up with the size of the oysters. He bought us another dozen, but they should have never put those on the menu, as they were just too small. I would be embarrassed to serve those to a customer. The soup was the best thing I had for dinner. The Calamari was good, but nothing special. Three of us had the Seafood pasta did not taste very good and the shrimp that were blacked had a peculiar taste that was not very good. My grandson had the Salmon and he seems to like it. My other grandson had the Ravioli and said it was okay. I had heard so much about this restaurant and I came away very disappointed. Our dinner was $355.00 along with cocktails and drinks. read more

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When we sat down our waiter told us that Gaido's has never frozen their food in the 100+ years they have been open. The food is fantastic!!!!!! Crab dishes were delicious and the salad was fresh. So good we even ended the meal with the brownie cake! Atmosphere was relaxing, even had a view of the water from our table. If you are looking for seafood in Galveston, this is it!!! read more

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The pecan-crusted red snapper was a nice lite order of food. It was full of the nutty sweet flavor.

We visited Gaido's for the first time last night. Our party was seated at a table with an amazing view of the beach. Our server, Martin, was excellent and attentive. They brought out fresh bread to start. We shared the pecan crusted snapper. It was topped with lump crab meat and we had sides of asparagus and potato wedges. Our meal was delicious. For dessert we also had their decadent chocolate mousse. This historical spot is definitely worth a visit. read more

The key lime cheesecake was outstanding. Really everything seafood was a delight. Sean, a manager, came to make sure everything was fine and our server Martin was always there to make sure our meal was good and requests were handled well. The fantastic view of te Gulf and beach add to the elegant ambiance. Bathrooms were neat, clean, and well appointed. read more

Gaido's - Key Lime Cheesecake - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Gaido's remains a classy staple on the island. The fresh seafood is delicious and flavorful. The service is impeccable. I had not been to Gaido's in many years, but I went for lunch on a weekend. We were seated immediately. For an appetizer we enjoyed oysters with a stuffing. It had a smoky flavor. The oysters were small, but the stuffing complimented the oysters well. It was filling. For my entre, I had the shrimp and grits. I was warned by the waiter that I should only order it if I like blue cheese. I happen to love blue cheese, so I really enjoyed it. read more

Food and service was excellent as usual. Been coming to Gaidos for years and they have never disappointed. The pre-meal bread with olive oil is excellent. Some of the best bread in the restaurant business. Entrees served perfectly. Restaurants that can't prepare fresh asparagus properly should learn how. Tips are never an issue. Making the asparagus crunchy but chewable and removing the stringiness from the base of the asparagus shows they know what they are doing. Gaidos is an old world atmosphere that still serves people properly. We always have to eat here at least once when we visit. read more

The food and service was awesome!! We had a table by the window...great view. However, the only downside was a moldy/mildew smell when we first entered...and when we were taken to our table and we walked through a small dimly lit room that looked like it was maybe a cocktail seating area that was between the front desk and the dining room the smell was very very strong. Not sure if it was the carpet or what, but it was strong and affected my allergies. Something REALLY needs to be deep cleaned or replaced!!! read more

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

Great food and service! Chelsea was a super waitress and very knowledgeable of the menu, drinks and the history of Gaidos. We began with the crab cake starter then the bone in Ribeye dinner and finished with the double chocolate mousse. Everything was delicious and I'm sure we will be back again. A great way to start our 30th wedding anniversary!!! Thank you Gaidos!! 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

I had heard about Gaido's being one of the " must visit" restaurants in Galveston and they weren't wrong! The food here is amazing! My personal favorite was the " crostini with crab". The sauce had some Parmesan cheese mixed in and it was absolutely to die for! Next, we tried the red snapper with grilled vegetables and the fish was also one of the best I have tasted in a long time! It was the birthday of one of our family members and the host was kind enough to offer us a dessert!! I really loved my experience there! My one piece of feedback would be to lower the AC in the restaurant! It was so cold we couldn't wait to leave by the end of it :( wish I had brought a jacket lol read more

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