Gaido's

Historic for a reason. This is the location to be if you love fresh seafood, top notch service and a relaxing atmosphere GULF FRONT VIEWS! We started with chargrilled oysters and couldn't get enough. Then we ordered Pecan crusted Mahi Mahi, perfectly cooked, buttery and nutty complimenting the delicate flavor of the flaky white fish. We also had seared Ahi tuna. That was pefectly rare to order and melted in your mouth like butter. All the sides were delicious on there own but brought our dinner over the top. The wine and cocktail menu is extensive and willsuit any palate. I couldn't resist the dessert menu and ordered the Pecan Ball. My husband said he didn't want dessert but he couldn't stand watching me enjoy the sundae sized deliciousness. And once we had the 1st bite we couldn't stop.

Service is excellent here. TOP NOTCH! Food is superior. Always fresh caught. The restaurant its self is very elegant. The staff are very personable too! I highly recommend if ur on the Galveston Seawall. If u don't want to wait for a table, sit in the bar area. They have table service in the bar area also. If u have a big party definitely recommended to call ahead. This place gets busy at peak hours. You will most likely be waiting without reservations. This is my regular spot now for sure!

1/3/2026: Very pleased with our dining experience. Victor was a wonderful waiter. The portions are large enough to split. The decor is steeped with history of the Gaido family. The restaurant was clean. The linen tablecloths make it feel even more fancy. We were dressed in business casual attire, but others came in wearing shorts. As we are having a very warm "winter" here in the south, I think shorts and flipflops work anywhere, especially a beachside restaurant. My friend and I split the crab avocado appetizer and then we split the grilled shrimp entree. Everything was wonderful! We had a party of 4 in our group. In all my travels to Galveston, I cannot believe I have never been to Gaido's. What a treat! It's funny.. I've been to their gift shop located in the restaurant but this was fir

It was a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, and the food was not only absolutely delicious but also beautifully presented. It is not a cheap place, but the overall experience is truly worth it. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special dining experience.

Where to begin? First off, our waiter Alex was amazing! The way he explained everything was on point! Next would have to be. . . The bread! Oh the soft, warm delicious bread! The jumbo crab cake was so delicious that I will probably never make my own crab cakes again (out of shame). The homemade honey dressing on my salad, was sooo good! The pecan crusted snapper and pasta pesto were heavenly! And don't get me started on how amazing the pecan pie was! This entire meal was chef's kiss! Hands down this was the best anniversary meal we've ever had (and we've had a few).