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... More

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.
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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... More

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
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Definatly try the crusted mahi mahi. i suggest the micheal. it tastes amazing for those who love cheese. It is a vibrant flavor of parmesan cheese, not the soggy fish that can be found at lower... More

Definatly try the crusted mahi mahi. i suggest the micheal. it tastes amazing for those who love cheese. It is a vibrant flavor of parmesan cheese, not the soggy fish that can be found at lower class restaurants but an absolutly crusty, and full of flavor. i suggest this restaurant for everyone! though the wait leaves much to be desired, just make reservations.
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My girlfriend and I visited Galveston for vacation and went to Gaido's after being recommended by a local. There was a bit of a wait, but once we were seated the experience was superb. The... More

My girlfriend and I visited Galveston for vacation and went to Gaido's after being recommended by a local. There was a bit of a wait, but once we were seated the experience was superb. The complementary bread and olive oil were anything but filler. On the recommendation of the waitress, I ordered the wade red snapper with au gratin potatoes and shrimp bisque. The snapper had a light texture and a subtle butter and lemon taste. The bisque was creamy with a subtle flavor and a hint of spice. My girlfriend had the salmon with a creamy shrimp topping that she really enjoyed. For desert, we both had their world famous pecan pie - I wouldn't recommend any other dessert...ever. All in all, I have to say that this was one of the best meals I have enjoyed in years. Certainly the best seafood I have ever had. Pros: Food, ambiance, service, menu Cons: Wait
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I don't understand how this place has gotten any good reviews. My boyfriend and I went here for a romantic dinner and fortunately for us we have a sense of humor, because the night was anything but... More

I don't understand how this place has gotten any good reviews. My boyfriend and I went here for a romantic dinner and fortunately for us we have a sense of humor, because the night was anything but romantic. We sat at our table for about 15 minutes before my boyfriend went over to the manager to ask him if we had a server. We recieved no apologies just a quick and disgusting shrimp cocktail dropped at our table with no explanation. The shrimp had no flavor and the sauce served with them looked like it had been sitting out all day. The menu at this place is so complicated, made worse by our waitress who barely spoke English. After looking over the menu for about 20 minutes and not understanding what any of it meant we picked our meals. My mahi was fried and greasy, covered in a goopy sauce made from god knows what surrounded by the saddest vegetable medley I had ever seen. My boyfriend's blackened seafood plate tasted like a big bunch of fresh thyme had been burnt and thrown right on top. Overall, the food was terrible as was the service and the ambience. The only positive this place has going for it is location and wine (thank god for that).
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Food is awesome here. I took my daughter here as I used to wait table here. Might I suggest the crab au gratin? Or the lumb crabmeat salad? Oysters rockafeller? The shrimp skewer wrapped in... More

Food is awesome here. I took my daughter here as I used to wait table here. Might I suggest the crab au gratin? Or the lumb crabmeat salad? Oysters rockafeller? The shrimp skewer wrapped in bacon? All my favorites. This is a very pleasant place to go eat lunch or dinner. It is on the seawall and the view is great, service is always good and presentation of food is awesome.
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This family owned restaurant seems to pride itself on having the freshest seafood in town and they do! After 100 years of business Gaido's still serves large portions with friendly service. The... More

This family owned restaurant seems to pride itself on having the freshest seafood in town and they do! After 100 years of business Gaido's still serves large portions with friendly service. The steaks as well as pasta dishes are also delicious not to mention the homemade desserts.The cut glass display is beautiful and a treat to admire.
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Gaido's has been in Galveston forever. The food is the best ever and the service was excellent. There's 2 sides to this restaurant, Gaido's uses the silver and linen, the other side Casey's, you can... More

Gaido's has been in Galveston forever. The food is the best ever and the service was excellent. There's 2 sides to this restaurant, Gaido's uses the silver and linen, the other side Casey's, you can go sit outside in a casual environment. Excellent food and lots of it.
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Gaido's is open. I ate lunch there recently, the food was tasty, and the service was excellent. There was little evidence of storm damage, and the casual yet elegant Galveston classic is here to... More

Gaido's is open. I ate lunch there recently, the food was tasty, and the service was excellent. There was little evidence of storm damage, and the casual yet elegant Galveston classic is here to stay. No problem parking, no wait for a table, and were seated with a view of the ocean.
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Gaido's has some of the best dishes ever! I've always had a great meal there. In fact, I can't think of anything I've ordered that I did not throughly enjoy. Their pecan pies (more like pecan... More

Gaido's has some of the best dishes ever! I've always had a great meal there. In fact, I can't think of anything I've ordered that I did not throughly enjoy. Their pecan pies (more like pecan cake) is pretty killer, too. Watch out, it's hot. Pros: Food, service, atmosphere Cons: little pricey (but still a decent value)
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