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Galveston

Gaido's

Restaurant

Why we point you here

A Galveston institution charted by the James Beard Foundation as an America's Classic.

When the James Beard Foundation names you an America's Classic, it's the kind of recognition that makes a place worth the detour. Gaido's has earned that trust on the Texas coast, the sort of restaurant that gives you a reason to roam to Galveston and build a night around Gulf seafood done right.

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Charted by James Beard Awards· Last verified 2026-07-11