Gaido's is a great place for special occasions of savoring a trip to the beach with signature seafood. It ain't cheap...that's why for many of us, it would sorta have to be a bit of a special occasion. The food and service are impeccable. Excellent shrimp, oysters (in season) prepared in a variety of ways...and a creamy bisque (crab or... More

We drove down to Galveston from The Woodlands for the night and dropped in for a late dinner, after 9, on a Saturday night. The place was extremely busy. The host was very pleasant and had a table for us within a few minutes. Our waiter was Brendan, he was more than accommodating to us, very professional and knowledgeable, we... More

This upscale local restaurant is a good choice for dining. Be aware, however, it has an a la carte menu andt is fairly expensive. The menu choices are extensive and the food is very good. Fresh local seafood, steak and any number of other choices with yummy sides available, served on sparkling white tablecloths. I had the red snapper pan... More

We used to drive from Houston to Galveston to get fresh seafood at Gaido's. Tonight our experience was so sadly disappointing. After waiting 30 minutes for his salad, my husband asked the waiter to cancel, so we would not be delayed longer. The waiter said the kitchen was backed up. ??? A wedge salad? He came back 10 minutes later... More

We wanted to go a bit upscale and we settled on Gaido's. There was a 45 minute wait so we elected to sit in the bar (there are 3 tables) since it was NOT crowded. The waiter was very nice but he did not write anything down (always a big mistake). We started with the crab/avocado appetizer and my friend... More

A group of retirees agreed to meet for lunch at Gaidos at 12:30 today. We waited for half an hour before our order was taken. The waiter did not take a drink order. An hour later, I got the attention of an employee and asked her to check on our order because we had been waiting an hour... Meanwhile, we... More

We had a very good experience here and really enjoyed some excellent seafood. We started with the shrimp cocktail and the shrimp were absolutely fresh and delicious. I got the combination with sea scallops, shrimp, and grouper (they were out of mahi). Each was cooked perfectly. The topper was the grilled shrimp. They had a smoky and rich flavor, just... More

As a native Galvestonian, I remember birthdays and special occasions always meant a trip to Gaido's. While the menu has changed, the quality has not. Tip: Ask for the Captain's Plate. You will get a half-order (and believe me, that's plenty of food!) of your seafood, with a salad/soup and dessert for the menu price of the entree alone. We... More

Yes, it's pricier than Redneck Lobster, and the Seventies is asking for its decor back, but Gaido's should be on your list of places to dine on Galveston Island. White tablecloths, staff in white shirts and black pants and vests, and flowers on the tables. Patrons were dressed anywhere from shorts and tee-shirts to business casual and a few older... More