Gaido's
Seafood restaurant · Galveston
3828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Highlights
Classic seafood institution with Gulf views & white-glove service
Classic seafood institution with Gulf views & white-glove service
"Previously announced as a 2025 James Beard Award recipient." - Erin DeJesus
"The James Beard Foundation named Gaido’s in Galveston, Texas, one of its America’s Classics winners in 2025. Operated by fourth-generation Italian American Nick Gaido and his wife, Kateryna, this 114-year-old seafood spot is considered a landmark on Galveston’s Seawall. Originally opened in 1911, Gaido’s offers a constantly changing menu with its best catches of the day, which include various preparations of catfish, snapper, and redfish; crabs and scallops when in season; and Gulf shrimp served in myriad ways. The restaurant notes that it still peels, shucks, and fillets all its seafood by hand, precisely the way it did when it opened more than a century ago. The food merges Southern, Creole, and Southwest cooking techniques and flavor profiles, all in a dining room filled with white tablecloth-covered tables." - Courtney E. Smith
"A perennial Galveston favorite that’s been open since 1911, Gaido’s pairs white-glove service with seaside views. Splurge on dishes like pecan-crusted Mahi Mahi and crawfish tails simmered in a rich asiago sauce. The cocktail menu has 10 signature martinis, each perfect for toasting any celebration — even if it’s just a Wednesday." - Brianna Griff
"Gaido’s has been a seafood fixture in Galveston for 114 years. Opened by San Giacinto Gaido in 1911, it offers Gulf coast seafood like redfish and shrimp, and participates in community causes." - Kayla Stewart
"Gaido’s is a 114-year-old seafood restaurant located on Galveston’s Seawall, operated by fourth-generation Italian Americans. It is known for its timeless appeal, serving quality seafood with Southern, Creole, and Southwest influences, including dishes like shrimp cocktail, seafood towers, and a signature oyster menu. The restaurant is decorated with historical artifacts and offers expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico." - Courtney E. Smith
