What People Are Saying About Gaido's Seafood Restaurant
The Editor
Joshua Hinsdale
Citysearch
The Scene – Gaido's has been a Galveston landmark since 1911. Though the restaurant is starting to show its age a bit, people don't come for the atmosphere, they come for the freshest seafood around. The mix of locals and tourists never tire of the ocean views, and the staff is attentive and well-versed about the expansive menu. – – The Food – The kitchen obtains the freshest seafood from local fishermen and around the globe. Creamy bisque has tasty flecks of shrimp, and oysters are plump and neatly shucked. Lump crab is rich as lobster and chunky enough to eat with a…
10/11/09
It was so so
by mush6789 at Citysearch
Was looking forward to eating there. It was very cool and comfortable in the restaurant. We had reviewed the menu online and knew what pricing to expect but the food was not that good. Best thing about my meal was the $4.00 side-salad. Just wasn't worth the money probably would have enjoyed a Big Mac more.
- Pros: Nice and cool on a humid day
- Cons: Food overly salted. Tasted like any other restaurant.
09/01/09
I regret eating here
by scottypa at Citysearch
From the moment we arrived at Gaido's, we should have known that we were about to have an unpleasant dining experience. The indifferent hostess took a phone call when we arrived and we waited approximately two minutes until she hung up and seated us. When we were seated, it was another few minutes before the waiter came to tell us about the specials of the day and take drink orders. It was quite some time before he actually took our order for dinner and by that time it seemed, from many at our table, that we were not welcome and felt like an annoyance. The average entree was between $20-$30. We expected good food. The food was delivered an hour after we arrived. We were very displeased, but willing to forgive if the food was exceptional. Unfortunately, it was not. The portions were incredibly stingy. Many of the side dishes, such as steak fries, were ridiculous (four fries on a saucer dish.) We saw the manager pass by our table several times, but he never once stopped to ask us how we were enjoying Gaido's. The food was OK. I wish that we had just gone next door to Casey's Seafood where we had eaten before and had a much better experience relative to this. If you want a classy seafood dining experience, I would recommend visiting Landry's Seafood on the sea wall.
- Pros: pleasant dining atmosphere; linen tablecloth and napkins
- Cons: poor attitudes from staff, overpriced items, long wait
09/01/09
I regret eating here
by scottypa at Citysearch
From the moment we arrived at Gaido's, we should have known that we were about to have an unpleasant dining experience. The indifferent hostess took a phone call when we arrived and we waited approximately two minutes until she hung up and seated us. When we were seated, it was another few minutes before the waiter came to tell us about the specials of the day and take drink orders. It was quite some time before he actually took our order for dinner and by that time it seemed, from many at our table, that we were not welcome and felt like an annoyance. The average entree was between $20-$30. We expected good food. The food was delivered an hour after we arrived. We were very displeased, but willing to forgive if the food was exceptional. Unfortunately, it was not. The portions were incredibly stingy. Many of the side dishes, such as steak fries, were ridiculous (four fries on a saucer dish.) We saw the manager pass by our table several times, but he never once stopped to ask us how we were enjoying Gaido's. The food was OK. I wish that we had just gone next door to Casey's Seafood where we had eaten before and had a much better experience relative to this. If you want a classy seafood dining experience, I would recommend visiting Landry's Seafood on the sea wall.
- Pros: pleasant dining atmosphere; linen tablecloth and napkins
- Cons: poor attitudes from staff, overpriced items, long wait
The Details on Gaido's Seafood Restaurant
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant does not take reservations and is closed on Sundays.
The Extras:
The Pelican Club, which takes reservations, is the restaurant's special-occasion dining room, dressed up with white-linened tables.
Look Good:
Never been to Gaido's before? Just look for the giant blue crab adorning the restaurant.
Save Money:
Entrees can be ordered a la carte or as a complete meal, with gumbo, bisque, soup or raw oysters, plus a dinner salad, vegetable and dessert.
Category:
Restaurants, Hotels & Motels, Banquet Rooms, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Quiet, Waterfront Dining, Private Rooms, View Dining, Date Spot, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
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