Unbelievable, my mom told us about this restaurant when we were kids. She lived there in the late 50's and early 60's before moving to South Florida. She has fond memories of eating there and hasn't eaten better seafood since!
I've lived in Texas my whole life. Been to Gaido's many times. There are tons of seafood restaurants nearby in Kemah all owned by the Landry's chain. I much prefer Gaido's. Small family owned business, great service. Great locally sourced seafood. If you want non-franchised good seafood it is the place to go. It is a bit pricey, but the quality and service are top notch.
Back in 50's my brother and 2 sisters loved going there as the waiters never ever wrote down exactly what any of us ordered. Mom and dad always told us to respect each waiter and speak to them clearly and respectfully. Great memories and Txs Gaidos!! Still great food and selection.
We love this place and have been going there since we were children. It was a special treat! Now in out mid-60’s, it’s still a favorite destination for the best seafood ever.
Thank you for doing a review on this restaurant, Shane. My husband & I live in Edinburg, Texas (close to South Padre Island), and have been to Galveston twice in the past few years and wanted to try it. Our hotel was right around the corner. I am definitely trying the oyster platter & red snapper you were eating. My mouth was watering 🤤🦪 Papa's pizza in Galveston is one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten, too🍕We love your show👍
This restaurant has such delicious food and great service! I had my Husband celebration of life there and they were amazing the servers were so sweet and kind to our family 💕 Stacie went above and beyond for our family 🙏 my Husband loved all there dishes and they served all his favorites to our family who travel from all over to be there 💙
Wow. I remember going here with my parents since the mid60s and throughout until the early 80s when we moved away. I was able to come back in 2020 w my own son and I still remember his face when he ate their food the first time. Gaidos always has great food and service. Once I get back home in a week or so, it seems like I great idea to return. We’ll see y’all soon!
Parents took us there back in the 70's. It was more of formal dining than it is now. My wife and I went back a couple of years ago before covid and while the food was good, it wasn't great and it's more of casual dining now. Outstanding view of the gulf and still worth the trip.
I lived in Galveston beginning in 1975 while being stationed there with the Coast Guard. Back then were lots of small Mom & Pop seafood places in town with fantastic food, and the only time most of the locals, BOI, ate at Gaido's was if we had out of town guests. There were several local fish markets in town and if we wanted fresh seafood we went there, bought it and cooked ourselves. A much better eating experience and far cheaper than a table at Gaido's. I was there 3 years ago, the food was mediocre and the prices were way too high, only the tourists eat there because most of the locals simply can't afford it.
Great place to eat. We went there one time all the way from Houston with another couple, 31+ years ago, just to eat. It was later in the evening, we placed our order, and waited a pretty good while for our food. And then heard a loud crash in the kitchen area! The waitress came to our table, and yes, that was our whole meal, on the floor! They quickly remade everything, apologized profusely, and gave us a great dessert on the house. It was an excellent dining experience and we got a story to tell from it too! We need to go back another time soon.
My husband and I spend every winter on the Bolivar Peninsula and have eaten at quite a few restaurants along Seawall Blvd. We tried Giado's just once and will never go back again. We didn't even make it to a table. When we arrived, more than half the tables were unseated with more than enough wait staff standing around chit-chatting. The hostess wrote our name down and said it would be a few minutes. We were the only people waiting for a table. We waited...while people ate, paid and left. The wait staff continued to chit-chat. The hostess stared at her phone. We asked how much longer the wait would be 3 separate times. We waited 90 minutes, then walked out and went over to Nick's. We were seated immediately and, as always, had great food.
I first ate at Gaido’s 60 years ago. My uncles were good friends and grade school classmates with Nick Gaido’s grandfather. As several others have noted, most locals don’t go to Gaido’s anymore. Nick’s next door is better IMO and more reasonably priced. Oh…Oysters BEAN-ville? It’s Be-N-ville.
I'm right down the road from Galveston, so I'm able to eat in Galveston, regularly. Gaidos has been there, for so long, I just pass it by. But, now! I'm going to make it my next restaurant destination! Thanks, Shane
Oh this makes me " fish hungry " as my Gulf Coast family would say. I remember Gaidos as a kid in the 1960s and we had to be dressed and on our best behavior. I also remember crabbing for those blue crabs back when they were almost that big. I miss family fish fries.
Ate there as a Kid and they used to have Palm size fried shrimp's the best , not sure if they have them that big now , but I make them at home now that are just as good . Even Papadeaux has small shrimp so unless you go further south nobody has Palm size fried shrimp .
As a life longe resident of Galveston, great restaurants are few and far between and you wouldn't think that to be the case for such a popular tourist destination. With that being said, Gaido's is middle of the road at best, it's more of a tourist trap being on the seawall and it's stand out huge crab on the front. There are a couple hole in the wall joints that are much better, otherwise you need to travel up the road a ways for something top notch.
@@TheMidnightMaroon this is all opinion based of course, but the best food I've experience is in San Antonio. The Pearl district has amazing restaurants. SoutherLeigh, Boiler House, Cured, the list goes on.
Gaido’s was famous in the early eighties for their one hundred brands of beer; I don’t remember if they had an award for those that sampled all one hundred.
You can see who the fish is bread,to who the fish fillet,the sauce look great fresh,the ingredients looks fresh,overall the flavor tastes is all there.
First went there is a kid in the 70s. What I remember most it was the first time and I had tried peppermint ice cream. The wife and I go there maybe twice a year. Always during the Lone Star Rally and then at some random time later. If you go down the street to the Landry's, you will be sorry. We made that mistake once. Just once.
As a Galveston native, this place is old and run-down. Unless you’re a country club old person, this restaurant is not a good choice. Many many better choices on the island.
I recently went here and the food was horrible. My wife ordered a dozen of chargrilled oysters, they were burnt. I noticed the oysters you had didn’t have any. I had fried seafood plater. All I can say is Gaido’s food is definitely not what it use to be. Plus…this is a very expensive restaurant.
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Unbelievable, my mom told us about this restaurant when we were kids. She lived there in the late 50's and early 60's before moving to South Florida. She has fond memories of eating there and hasn't eaten better seafood since!
One of the best for sure..
The staff memorized your order. No need to write it down. Cheers
Tourist trap.
Edited for spelling.
We love Galveston! It’s a great city with many wonderful places to eat.
Fantastic review, really hoping to get to that part of Texas someday... Cheers, from Melbourne, Australia.
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Thanks for sharing my friend!
I've lived in Texas my whole life. Been to Gaido's many times. There are tons of seafood restaurants nearby in Kemah all owned by the Landry's chain.
I much prefer Gaido's. Small family owned business, great service. Great locally sourced seafood. If you want non-franchised good seafood it is the place to go. It is a bit pricey, but the quality and service are top notch.
Need to go to Big Doobie’s Boudin & Cracklins in Port Arthur, TX.
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Are you a robot?
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Back in 50's my brother and 2 sisters loved going there as the waiters never ever wrote down exactly what any of us ordered. Mom and dad always told us to respect each waiter and speak to them clearly and respectfully. Great memories and Txs Gaidos!! Still great food and selection.
True. Back in the old days the waiters never wrote down the order, but simply because they never went to school nor they learned how to write or read…
We love this place and have been going there since we were children. It was a special treat! Now in out mid-60’s, it’s still a favorite destination for the best seafood ever.
Thank you for doing a review on this restaurant, Shane. My husband & I live in Edinburg, Texas (close to South Padre Island), and have been to Galveston twice in the past few years and wanted to try it. Our hotel was right around the corner. I am definitely trying the oyster platter & red snapper you were eating. My mouth was watering 🤤🦪 Papa's pizza in Galveston is one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten, too🍕We love your show👍
1:12 - PLEASE introduce me to this beautiful lady......
This restaurant has such delicious food and great service! I had my Husband celebration of life there and they were amazing the servers were so sweet and kind to our family 💕 Stacie went above and beyond for our family 🙏 my Husband loved all there dishes and they served all his favorites to our family who travel from all over to be there 💙
We loved this place when we lived in Sugar Land.
Lady: what was it had last time hubby?
Hubby: Shrugs shoulders and facial expression, I don't know
Lol
Wow. I remember going here with my parents since the mid60s and throughout until the early 80s when we moved away. I was able to come back in 2020 w my own son and I still remember his face when he ate their food the first time. Gaidos always has great food and service. Once I get back home in a week or so, it seems like I great idea to return. We’ll see y’all soon!
Shrimp N Stuff is great too and it's less expensive.
This is an amazing feast! I love, love red snapper & never had oysters like this! I'm in Houston. You made me so hungry. ❤
Pro tip: nicks next door uses the same kitchen and cooks the same food, at half the price
Actually, Nick's has their own kitchen
@@thegoddesshoney-baer4188 hmm.... well, time to infiltrate another place of business.
I went there several times over 20 years ago. Glad to see it has survived the storms and is going strong. It was delicious when I went there.
Parents took us there back in the 70's. It was more of formal dining than it is now. My wife and I went back a couple of years ago before covid and while the food was good, it wasn't great and it's more of casual dining now. Outstanding view of the gulf and still worth the trip.
I lived in Galveston beginning in 1975 while being stationed there with the Coast Guard. Back then were lots of small Mom & Pop seafood places in town with fantastic food, and the only time most of the locals, BOI, ate at Gaido's was if we had out of town guests. There were several local fish markets in town and if we wanted fresh seafood we went there, bought it and cooked ourselves. A much better eating experience and far cheaper than a table at Gaido's. I was there 3 years ago, the food was mediocre and the prices were way too high, only the tourists eat there because most of the locals simply can't afford it.
My daughter lives in Galveston, so I get to visit often. ❤️ Thanks for your videos. 😍
Great place to eat. We went there one time all the way from Houston with another couple, 31+ years ago, just to eat. It was later in the evening, we placed our order, and waited a pretty good while for our food. And then heard a loud crash in the kitchen area! The waitress came to our table, and yes, that was our whole meal, on the floor! They quickly remade everything, apologized profusely, and gave us a great dessert on the house. It was an excellent dining experience and we got a story to tell from it too! We need to go back another time soon.
Great restaurant with excellent seafood and a great video feature as well... thanks!
Great timing with this. Was gonna go visit Galveston Is from Austin in the next couple weeks. I'll def check this place out!
Well, if things start goin' bad...It's time to put on make-up
It's time to dress up right. It's time to get things started...
I love this restaurant . We would go every time we to Galveston! So glad its still here.
We used to go there when I was a kid in the 80's...the highlight of our trips to Galveston from Houston.😢
Ate there in the 60's, 70's & 80's.
Great place!
Every item is great. My fav was the stuffed flounder. Dined there for over 40 years. Cheers
My husband and I spend every winter on the Bolivar Peninsula and have eaten at quite a few restaurants along Seawall Blvd. We tried Giado's just once and will never go back again. We didn't even make it to a table. When we arrived, more than half the tables were unseated with more than enough wait staff standing around chit-chatting. The hostess wrote our name down and said it would be a few minutes. We were the only people waiting for a table. We waited...while people ate, paid and left. The wait staff continued to chit-chat. The hostess stared at her phone. We asked how much longer the wait would be 3 separate times. We waited 90 minutes, then walked out and went over to Nick's. We were seated immediately and, as always, had great food.
That's still gaidos...its the same kitchen but food is priced lower and limited menu buys it's still them
Great restaurant in Galveston.
We're taking a vacation this summer and we're definitely dining at Gaido's.
Gaidos a landmark in Galveston for sure. The food is always good.
Outstanding.
USED to go there for our anniversary. Last time food was very pedestrian, prices were not.
The guy said he didn’t know … lol.. he said it wasn’t something to remember lol
I first ate at Gaido’s 60 years ago. My uncles were good friends and grade school classmates with Nick Gaido’s grandfather. As several others have noted, most locals don’t go to Gaido’s anymore. Nick’s next door is better IMO and more reasonably priced.
Oh…Oysters BEAN-ville? It’s Be-N-ville.
Hands down my favorite place to eat on the Island. Always fresh seafood and great service.
One of my very favorite restaurants on earth. Love some Guidos. Been too long since I’ve made the trip down and had it
I'm right down the road from Galveston, so I'm able to eat in Galveston, regularly. Gaidos has been there, for so long, I just pass it by. But, now! I'm going to make it my next restaurant destination! Thanks, Shane
It's just ok
one of my all time favorite restaurants. High quality food for many years..that doesn't happen often.
I don't visit Galveston often but when I do this restaurant is a must do.
Oh this makes me " fish hungry " as my Gulf Coast family would say. I remember Gaidos as a kid in the 1960s and we had to be dressed and on our best behavior. I also remember crabbing for those blue crabs back when they were almost that big. I miss family fish fries.
Must be a tough job to have to travel all around Texas meeting really cool people and enjoying their Delicious food 😋
Ate there as a Kid and they used to have Palm size fried shrimp's the best , not sure if they have them that big now , but I make them at home now that are just as good . Even Papadeaux has small shrimp so unless you go further south nobody has Palm size fried shrimp .
Thanks for the video! We have reservations for Valentine's Day 2024!!
Having lived along the coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana, that oyster sampler is legit.
As a life longe resident of Galveston, great restaurants are few and far between and you wouldn't think that to be the case for such a popular tourist destination. With that being said, Gaido's is middle of the road at best, it's more of a tourist trap being on the seawall and it's stand out huge crab on the front. There are a couple hole in the wall joints that are much better, otherwise you need to travel up the road a ways for something top notch.
What are the top notch restaurants you speak of?
@@TheMidnightMaroon this is all opinion based of course, but the best food I've experience is in San Antonio. The Pearl district has amazing restaurants. SoutherLeigh, Boiler House, Cured, the list goes on.
@@rcnitrodude999 I'll be sure to check those out when I visit San Antonio. Thanks for replying.
Cool and all but what is good in Galveston?
Talk about sour grapes. Glad you’ll always have something to complain about. Gaido’s is fantastic
Gaido’s was famous in the early eighties for their one hundred brands of beer; I don’t remember if they had an award for those that sampled all one hundred.
You need to try Leon's barbecue in Galveston Texas if you want some good barbecue
DANG, looks delicious! I like the snapper with crab or oysters on top and your sauce. Ah little semi-burnt bacon wouldn't hurt :)
1st place I ate at when moved to Houston. The best!!
putting this on my list
Yummy! Deep fried seafood may you live a long healthy life.
Been going since 79..
I gotta try this place someday
Ate there the other day!
in 20 years i went like 2 times. over price . I go to Pier 8 at Kemah seabrook seafood Market. fresh seafood .
Eaten there many times. Great seafood.
Gilhooleys Restaurant and Oyster Bar in San Leon, TX needs to be on that bucket list.
our fav on the island
If it wasn't an 1800 mile drive I would be there tomorrow
You are killing meeeeeee
Problem with all those little restaurants on Seawall Boulevard is they only got room for about 15 cars to park at the most
You can see who the fish is bread,to who the fish fillet,the sauce look great fresh,the ingredients looks fresh,overall the flavor tastes is all there.
Back in day the chef would buy your fresh speckled trout you just caught, out of the back door.
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Lived on 39th, never been lol
You missed the Shrimp Pecques. Hands down the best stuffed shrimp ANYWHERE.
his face at 1:35 😂
Gaido's is a tourist trap.
First went there is a kid in the 70s. What I remember most it was the first time and I had tried peppermint ice cream. The wife and I go there maybe twice a year. Always during the Lone Star Rally and then at some random time later. If you go down the street to the Landry's, you will be sorry. We made that mistake once. Just once.
I’m so surprised it took you this long to do a review on this restaurant
Is the Pelican Club still open there?
My wife and I ate here on our Honeymoon almost 17 years ago now. It was delicious.
My goto place after a day in G town
Try the stuffed flounder!
I'm here eating nopales and beans I'm content with that Lord
The expression at 1:32 is the real deal.
Zamzam water from mecca saudi arabia is amazing
You can tell the owner is old school , if you're not getting your hands dirty you're not cooking.
As a Galveston native, this place is old and run-down. Unless you’re a country club old person, this restaurant is not a good choice. Many many better choices on the island.
I’ve eaten there. Nice.
Shame that the car was broken into in their parking lot.
Live in Galveston. Way way to expensive, not where the locals go
Katie’s on the harbor side is so much better
It’s not what it used to be;) those was the days
Where’s the raw bar oysters? Seriously - not fresh unless you have them.
I recently went here and the food was horrible. My wife ordered a dozen of chargrilled oysters, they were burnt. I noticed the oysters you had didn’t have any. I had fried seafood plater. All I can say is Gaido’s food is definitely not what it use to be. Plus…this is a very expensive restaurant.
Hello they are hiring every position, that's why their food is just pedesteran
if you dont trust your ingredients, you fry it
I've been to Gaidos a couple of times and they don't do fried food worth a damn.
No recommendation from this gal.
Like the older man as host. Don't want to be mean but this guy is terrible. How did he get a job in media.
Not a single black or brown person there
I love Galveston
this dude didn't eat any of those oysters off the half shelf