Gaido's Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Gaido's, a cherished Galveston gem delighting patrons since 1911. Specializing in fresh seafood, the restaurant offers a culinary journey that showcases everything from crispy fish and chips to succulent crab-stuffed shrimp. Each dish is crafted with care, and the understated elegance of the dining room complements the ocean views.

  • Signature Dishes: Try the shrimp and grits or the enticing charred oysters.
  • Delicious Desserts: Don’t miss the pecan pie or the key lime cheesecake.
  • Beverage Selection: Refresh with a Pineapple J or unwind with an Espresso.

Gaido's isn't just about the food; it’s the impeccable service and warm ambiance that leave an impact. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual meal, Gaido's promises an unforgettable dining experience infused with history and flavor.

Desserts

CHEESECAKE

$13.75

VANILLA 1 SCOOP

$5.00

BIANCO CAKE

$13.75

PECAN CRUNCH

Served warm with cowboy bourbon sauce and hey mikey's vanilla ice cream.

$15.00

VANILLA 2 SCOOP

$10.00

PECAN BALL

Hey mikey's vanilla ice cream rolled in toasted pecans and topped with house-made chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

$11.25

CREME BRULEE

$11.25

FRENCH FANCY

Hey mikey's vanilla ice cream, raspberries, chambord liqueur and whipped cream.

$11.25

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE

Fresh florida key lime topped with our tangy cheesecake filling and a tart mint key lime sauce.

$13.75

BREAD PUDDING

House-made recipe served with hey mikey's vanilla ice cream.

$13.75

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CAKE

$13.75

MOUSSE

$11.25

K PB&J

$10.00

K PASTA

$11.25

K SHRIMP

$17.50

K GRILL CHICKEN

$13.75

K FISH FINGERS

$20.00

K GRILLED CHEESE

$10.00

K GRILL SALMON

$21.25

K CHEESEBURGER

$14.99

K CHICKEN NUGGETS

$13.75

K HAMBURGER

$13.75

K FRUIT CUP

$6.25

Kids

Bevs

SHIRLEY TEMPLE

$5.00

VIRGIN MOJITO

$6.88

CLUB SODA

$3.75

MOCHA LATTE

$10.00

ROY ROGERS

$4.06

O.J

$4.06

TOMATO J

$4.06

FIJI L

$7.50

VIRGIN COLADA

$6.88

TONIC

$3.75

LATTE

$8.75

COFFEE

$5.00

DECAF

$5.00

COKE

$3.75

FRENCH PRESS

$10.00

CAPPUCCINO

$8.75

SPRITE

$3.75

NO BEVERAGE

$0.00

AQUA PANNA L

$7.50

ICED TEA

$3.75

GRAPEFRUIT J

$4.06

POWERADE

$3.75

ROOTBEER

$3.75

VIRGIN MARY

$6.88

APPLE J

$4.06

DR PEPPER

$3.75

PELLIGRINO L

$8.75

MINERAL WATER

$3.75

HOT TEA POT

$6.25

LEMONADE

$3.75

CRANBERRY J

$4.06

MILK

$3.75

ARNOLD PALMER

$4.06

PINEAPPLE J

$4.06

DBL ESPRESSO

$10.00

VIRGIN DAQ

$6.88

ESPRESSO

$7.50

GINGER ALE CAN

$3.75

DIET COKE

$3.75

FP WATKIN'S BISQUE

$45.00

FP BROOK'S GUMBO

$40.00

FP WEDGE SALAD

$56.25

FP GREEK SALAD

$56.25

FP HOUSE SALAD

$43.75

HOUSE SALAD

Mixed field greens, house made croutons, julienne carrots, cherry tomato, red onions

$0.00

WEDGE SALAD

Iceberg, bacon, red onion, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and chunky blue cheese dressing

$13.75

GREEK SALAD

Fresh romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, kalamata olives, capers, salonika peppers, feta cheese, oregano, and Greek dressing

$17.50

WATKINS BISQUE

Seafood cream base with baby shrimp and pureed tomatoes, carrots, onions and spices

$11.00

STEAK SALAD

Thinly sliced blackened top sirloin served over mixed field greens, house made croutons, julienne carrots, quartered tomatoes, crisp fried onion strings, and house made creamy blue cheese dressing

$23.75

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine hearts, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and croutons

$0.00

SOUP OF THE DAY

Chef’s featured soup, ask your server for details

$0.00

BROOKS GUMBO

Thibodeaux, Louisiana-inspired hearty gumbo with okra, shrimp, and spices

$10.00

SHRIMP SALAD

Bay shrimp, onions, celery, egg, fresh herbs and spices, all tossed in our house made remoulade dressing

$21.25

Soups & Salads

Regular Sides

WHITE RICE

$5.00

CREOLE RICE

$5.00

ASPARAGUS

$5.00

PARMESAN TOMATOES

$5.00

STEAK FRIES

$5.00

GRILLED MIXED VEGGIE

$5.00

GARLIC BREAD

$7.50

BAKED POTATO

$11.25

FP STEAK FRIES

$30.00

FP MAC & CHEESE

$43.75

FP ASPARAGUS

$30.00

FP PARMESAN TOMATOES

$30.00

FP AU GRATIN POTATOES

$43.75

FP ONION RINGS

$30.00

BAKED POTATO

$11.25

AUGRATIN POTATOES

$12.50

GRILLED VEGGIE PLATTER

$31.25

CREAM SPINACH

$11.25

MAC & CHEESE

$10.00

BLUE CHS GRITS

$10.00

GRILL ONIONS

$7.50

SIDE ONION RING

$8.75

CRAB MAC & CHEESE

$23.75

Family Sides

Seafood

FP SNAPPER MICHAEL W/ PARM TOMATOES

$256.25

FP SHRIMP PEQUES W/ RICE & PARM TOMATOES

$156.25

FP FRIED SHRIMP & CATFISH W/FRIES

$106.25

FP GRILLED COD & SHRIMP W/ RICE & ASPARAGUS

$250.00

FP PECAN MAHI MAHI W/ PARM TOMATOES

$231.25

FP FRIED CATFISH W/ FRIES

$93.75

FP FRIED SHRIMP W/ FRIES

$131.25

FP GRILLED SALMON W/ RICE & ASPARAGUS

$187.50

CRB STFD SHR

5 Jumbo Gulf shrimp stuffed with our signature crab cake, baked, then finished with lemon butter sauce

$48.75

CATFISH COMBO

Charcoal-grilled Gulf shrimp, deep sea scallops, and tenderloin of Catfish

$38.75

SCALLOPS

$47.50

MAHI COMBO

Charcoal-grilled Gulf shrimp, deep sea scallops, and tenderloin of Mahi Mahi

$47.50

FAMOUS FRY OYSTER

$45.00

SHR PEQUES

Bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with pickled jalapeno and cheese then fried and basted with brown sugar-chipotle glaze

$36.25

SNAPPER COMBO

Charcoal-grilled Gulf shrimp, deep sea scallops, and tenderloin of Snapper

$53.75

SOFT SHELL (2)

Fried to a crisp in our house-made Wade seasoning

$45.00

FAMOUS FRY CLAW

$45.00

SHRIMP

Fresh Gulf shrimp prepared fried, grilled, or blackened

$33.75

Classic Seafood

Chicken & Steaks

FP COWBOY RIBEYE W/ ASPARAGUS

$231.25

FP CENTER CUT FILET W/ ASPARAGUS

$231.25

FP CHICKEN PONZINI W/ RICE & ASPARAGUS

$118.75

FILET

Seared on a cast iron skillet with roasted garlic compound butter

$65.00

CHICKEN PARM

Chicken Sapporito topped with house-made marinara and fresh mozzarella, then baked until golden brown with Angel Hair Marinara

$32.50

PORK CHOP

14-Ounce double cut, coated in garlic cracker crust, pan-sautéed and finished with roasted garlic compound butter

$52.50

STRIP

Seared on a cast iron skillet with roasted garlic compound butter

$60.00

CHICKEN

$30.00

COWBOY RIBEYE

Bone-in black angus rib eye seared on a cast iron skillet and topped with a roasted garlic compound butter

$68.75

Farm Raised

Beverages

FP LEMONADE

$7.00

FP SWEET APRICOT TEA

$7.00

FP UNSWEET TEA

$7.00

VEG PASTA

$20.00

ADULT ALFREDO

$22.50

SHRIMP & GRITS

Blue cheese grits and grilled shrimp lightly drizzled with sweet, smoky chipotle sauce

$27.50

BASIL PESTO

Oven roasted tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and homemade basil pesto tossed in fettuccine pasta

$28.75

PASTA SHR/CRB ONLY

$45.00

CRAWFISH ASIAGO

Crawfish tails cooked with asiago cheese sauce, tossed in fettuccine with grated parmigiana-reggiano

$30.00

PASTA SCAL/CRB ONLY

$45.00

SEAFOOD PASTA

Grilled shrimp, scallops, jumbo lump crab, angel hair, garlic cream sauce, spinach, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, parmigiana reggiano

$47.50

FP CRAWFISH ASIAGO FETT

$87.50

FP BASIL PESTO FETT

$81.25

Pasta

Ice Cream Drinks

GRASSHOPPER FREEZE

Hey Mikey's Vanilla Ice Cream, Crème de Menthe and Crème de Cacao

$17.50

WOODEN SHOE

Hey Mikey's Vanilla Ice Cream, Coconut and Chocolate Liqueurs

$17.50

AFTERNOON DELIGHT

A Blend of Hey Mikey's Chocolate Ice Cream and Amaretto

$17.50

SWORDFISH

$42.50

SNAPPER

Signature Gulf catch—lean, moist meat with distinctive sweet, nutty flavor, coated in Parmesan flour and pan sautéed

$52.50

Halibut

$50.00

HLF SHL REDFISH

Lean, moist, flaky, cooked skin side down “on the shell” and finished with champagne beurre blanc

$47.50

TILE

$45.00

CATFISH

Distinctive, moist, sweet, mild flavor and less flake than other white fish, dredged in our house-made cornmeal and lightly fried

$32.50

TUNA

Medium-mild flavor with very firm texture and large flakes, dusted with Cajun seasonings and seared on a cast iron skillet

$42.50

REDFISH

$42.50

STF FLOUNDER

$57.50

SALMON

Medium-firm texture with large flakes and moderate moisture content, brushed with lemon garlic butter and dusted in traditional charcoal seasonings

$40.00

STF SALMON

$48.75

MAHI

$45.00

FLOUNDER

$40.00

WAHOO

$38.75

TRIPLE TAIL

$47.50

Daily Catch

Additions

FRITZ

$6.00

MAHI MAHI

$18.75

5 OYSTER WADE

$17.50

CASTILLA

$6.00

CHED PPR BREAD

$3.74

TILE FISH

$18.75

TUNA

$18.75

5 FRY OSYER

$15.00

CHILL LMP CRAB

$20.00

5 OYSTER BROCH

$17.50

2 PEQUES

$11.25

BEURRE BLANC

$6.00

2 SCALLOPS

$15.00

SLICED AVOCADO

$5.00

5 STF BALLS

$12.50

CATFISH

$11.25

SNAPPER

$22.50

SOFT SHELL (1)

$18.75

2 STF SRIMP

$11.25

CHICKEN

$11.25

BUTTER CRAWFISH

$12.50

SALMON

$18.75

BUTTER SHRIMP

$12.50

HOLLANDAISE

$6.00

5 CHILL SHR

$12.50

CRAW ETOUFFEE

$20.00

5 SHRIMP

$17.50

BUTTER LUMP CRAB

$21.25

PLAIN ETOUFFEE

$13.50

SPINACH CRAB DIP

Jumbo lump crab featured in a three-cheese bacon spinach dip

$22.50

DELUXE TOWER

Oysters on the half shell, chilled Gulf shrimp, jumbo lump crab salad, chilled Blue crab claws, served with traditional sauces

$118.75

CRAB AVOCADO

Chilled jumbo lump crab served over freshly sliced avocado with fresh-made remoulade

$27.50

CRAB CAKE (1)

Our signature lump crab cake made with jumbo lump, panko bread crumbs, then topped with fresh jumbo lump crab and beurre blanc

$32.50

JAZZ MARTINI

Cocktail shrimp and crab meat tossed with avocado, hearts of palm, and creamy chipotle-cilantro dressing

$17.50

AHI TUNA TARTARE

Crispy wonton, #1 tuna, avocado, soy, cucumber, scallions, sesame seeds

$23.75

SNAPPER CEVICHE

American Red Snapper, Gulf shrimp, and jumbo lump crab marinated in fresh squeezed lime, cilantro, and avocado

$31.25

ONION STACK

Hand battered jumbo onion rings with creamy horseradish sauce

$13.75

FRY SNAP FINGER

$47.50

SHR/CRB CROSTINI

Four jumbo Gulf shrimp, jumbo lump crab, tossed in a garlic-herb sauce and served with pepper cheese crostini

$32.50

CALAMARI

Fried and tossed with warm lemon vinaigrette, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, served with creamy basil marinara

$20.00

CRB CLAWS APP

$28.75

CRB CLAWS FULL

$48.75

COCKTAIL SHRIMP

Chilled Gulf soldier shrimp served with cocktail sauce and remoulade

$17.50

MIKE ASPARAGUS

$27.50

Starters