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!
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 💙
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.
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.
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!
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👍
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.
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.
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 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'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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoyed eating there as a kid back in the 60s. Went back a few years ago and it's now too upscale and snooty, with ridiculous prices. Won't be back. Too bad.
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.
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.
Good stuff Shane! 👀 🦀 👊🏼💯🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing my friend!
Fantastic review, really hoping to get to that part of Texas someday... Cheers, from Melbourne, Australia.
Hi 👋 greetings from Galveston Tx
Lady: what was it had last time hubby?
Hubby: Shrugs shoulders and facial expression, I don't know
Lol
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 💙
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.
We love Galveston! It’s a great city with many wonderful places to eat.
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.
This is an amazing feast! I love, love red snapper & never had oysters like this! I'm in Houston. You made me so hungry. ❤
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!
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👍
Hands down my favorite place to eat on the Island. Always fresh seafood and great service.
1:12 - PLEASE introduce me to this beautiful lady......
Gaidos a landmark in Galveston for sure. The food is always good.
Outstanding.
I love this restaurant . We would go every time we to Galveston! So glad its still here.
Ate there in the 60's, 70's & 80's.
Great place!
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!
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It's time to dress up right. It's time to get things started...
We used to go there when I was a kid in the 80's...the highlight of our trips to Galveston from Houston.😢
My daughter lives in Galveston, so I get to visit often. ❤️ Thanks for your videos. 😍
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 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.
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@@rabbitttz yes I am a robot that lives in cali. Beep beep.
I don't visit Galveston often but when I do this restaurant is a must do.
one of my all time favorite restaurants. High quality food for many years..that doesn't happen often.
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.
Every item is great. My fav was the stuffed flounder. Dined there for over 40 years. Cheers
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 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.
One of my very favorite restaurants on earth. Love some Guidos. Been too long since I’ve made the trip down and had it
Yummy! Deep fried seafood may you live a long healthy life.
Having lived along the coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana, that oyster sampler is legit.
in 20 years i went like 2 times. over price . I go to Pier 8 at Kemah seabrook seafood Market. fresh seafood .
Thanks for the video! We have reservations for Valentine's Day 2024!!
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
I suspected as much, I knew the hype was too good to be true, you just scared my away, I'm going to look for a Long John Silvers now.
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
Must be a tough job to have to travel all around Texas meeting really cool people and enjoying their Delicious food 😋
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.
In need of interior renovation. Like walking into a time warp. Serving size was very small for prices. Stopped going there 3-4 years ago.
Great restaurant in Galveston.
The guy said he didn’t know … lol.. he said it wasn’t something to remember lol
We loved this place when we lived in Sugar Land.
You need to try Leon's barbecue in Galveston Texas if you want some good barbecue
I think it's out of business. You might call first.
We're taking a vacation this summer and we're definitely dining at Gaido's.
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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 .
1st place I ate at when moved to Houston. The best!!
Ate there the other day!
I gotta try this place someday
DANG, looks delicious! I like the snapper with crab or oysters on top and your sauce. Ah little semi-burnt bacon wouldn't hurt :)
Gilhooleys Restaurant and Oyster Bar in San Leon, TX needs to be on that bucket list.
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.
Problem with all those little restaurants on Seawall Boulevard is they only got room for about 15 cars to park at the most
Been going since 79..
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.
I’m so surprised it took you this long to do a review on this restaurant
Lived on 39th, never been lol
Gaido's is a tourist trap.
Eaten there many times. Great seafood.
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
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.
putting this on my list
You missed the Shrimp Pecques. Hands down the best stuffed shrimp ANYWHERE.
If it wasn't an 1800 mile drive I would be there tomorrow
Been there! Great seafood!
AND THE BEAUTY COME IN 4:49
Live in Galveston. Way way to expensive, not where the locals go
My wife and I ate here on our Honeymoon almost 17 years ago now. It was delicious.
his face at 1:35 😂
You are killing meeeeeee
Back in day the chef would buy your fresh speckled trout you just caught, out of the back door.
our fav on the island
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.
The expression at 1:32 is the real deal.
Shrimp N Stuff is great too and it's less expensive.
Enjoyed eating there as a kid back in the 60s. Went back a few years ago and it's now too upscale and snooty, with ridiculous prices. Won't be back. Too bad.
"Not a Mountain Oyster". 😃
Is the Pelican Club still open there?
Try the stuffed flounder!
I'm here eating nopales and beans I'm content with that Lord
Zamzam water from mecca saudi arabia is amazing
My goto place after a day in G town
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.
Katie’s only other place I go for seafood on the island
I’ve eaten there. Nice.
Shame that the car was broken into in their parking lot.
You can tell the owner is old school , if you're not getting your hands dirty you're not cooking.
Where’s the raw bar oysters? Seriously - not fresh unless you have them.
Katie’s on the harbor side is so much better
Hello they are hiring every position, that's why their food is just pedesteran
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.
It’s not what it used to be;) those was the days
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.
Trillions of gallons of wastewater flow into that bay each year. I'll pass thnx
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