Galveston Restaurants?
Peri
Peter and I are leaving for Houston on Saturday en route to the Rhapsody
of the Seas departing on Sunday for Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.
We rented a car for the trip to Galveston, which we found to be the
most economical way to get there. We're staying overnight at The Harbor
House (through Priceline), and are looking for dinner recommendations.
We don't need (or even want) anything too fancy...just good local food
that will help us get the flavor of the area.
Any favorites? Thanks in advance.
~ Peri
Sue and Kevin Mullen
I don't remember where we ate in Galveston, but my friend who vactions
there every summer has said these two restaurants are very good.
Willie G's Seafood and Steak House
2100 Harborside Dr. at Pier 21
409.762.3030
Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant
3900 Seawall
409.762.9625
sue
Ray Goldenberg
<kjmu...@comcast.net> wrote:
>Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant
>3900 Seawall
>409.762.9625
Hi Sue,
Gaido's has been there since I was a tyke. Believe me, that is a long
time. <;+)
Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com
clint
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Sue and Kevin Mullen
Ray Goldenberg wrote:
> On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 14:19:31 -0500, Sue and Kevin Mullen
> <kjmu...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant
>>3900 Seawall
>>409.762.9625
>
>
> Hi Sue,
>
> Gaido's has been there since I was a tyke. Believe me, that is a long
> time. <;+)
But not as long as since I was a tyke(grin).
When we saided on the Rhapsody of the Sea in 2/04. that was the first
time I was ever in Texas.
sue
Sue and Kevin Mullen
Richard Whitlock
Gaido's is wonderful but can be a little pricey though well worth it.
However, if your pocketbook has the "hurts" and you don't want really
"fancy" but just basic seafood like fried shrimp, oysters, etc. try
Casey's in their motel next door. Cheaper and comes from the same
kitchen (lol). More of a family type place.
Tucker in Texas
Mike
On Saturday, the Strand will be fun to walk through. There are many
places to eat there, but I prefer to walk the few blocks to the
waterfront and browse the menus there. Most of the places are owned by
Landrys and have different names. The Willie G's suggestion is a good one.
Mike
C. Massey
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For great seafood, Giados was already suggested. It is really good, but from
what I remember, expect to pay $20 and up per plate. White tablecloths,
linen napkins, etc.
In the same building, in fact they share the same kitchen, is Casey's. Both
are owned by the Giado family and both are really good!
Casey's is more laid back than Giados and the food is the same quality, but
less expensive. From what I remember, the most expensive thing on the menu
is about $16. If you go to Casey's be sure to get the garlic mashed
potatoes!
Just look for the big crab on top of the building on Seawall Blvd.
I have heard that Fishtails is good, but have never tried it.
Stay away from Landry's and the other chain restaurants.
Mmmmm... Making me hungry! Now I'm ready for our annual spring break trip to
Galveston!
Next time that you cruise out of Galveston, or even Houston, I recommend
staying at Giados Motel, again in the same building as the two restaurants.
Not a fancy hotel by any means, but large, clean rooms. We have stayed there
about 10 times now and have *never* had one problem.
We booked an upstairs, beachfront room for spring break this year and it is
going to be $57 per night. Can't beat that! They have chairs outside your
room to sit in and watch the beach while drinking a cold beverage of your
choice. Really is a fun time.
Giados offers a cruise package including free parking, but no transportation
to the dock.
Hope this helps...
C. Massey
"clint" <boc...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I believe its "Guido's" not "Giado's!" (But, it is excelent!!!!!!!)
Actually, the correct spelling is Giado's, eventhough I believe I
mis-spelled it in my other post.
Pronounced "guy-doe's", not "gwee-doe's".
Sue and Kevin Mullen
C. Massey wrote:
> Stay away from Landry's
Why? I am pretty sure that is where we ate and the food was very good.
sue
C. Massey
"Sue and Kevin Mullen" <kjmu...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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1. It's a chain restaurant and not a local. You get a get a chain feel and
not a local Texas coast feel.
2. We ate there once and the food wasn't near as good as Giados and Casey's.
3. The service was horrible there.
Landry's, or any Landry's own restaurant, would be the last place that I
would recommend.
Not trying to be negative, just speaking my opinion.
Sue and Kevin Mullen
Yes, we found out later on that it was a chain. At the time it was
convenient and the hotel desk had suggested it. I have nothing to
compare it to since I had never been in Texas before. I guess we were
lucky that the service was very good.
sue
Dick G.
Gaido was the last name of the man who founded the restaurant.
"A tradition of excellence for over 92 years. Back in 1911 when our
great-grandfather, S.J. Gaido, first opened his restaurant, visitors often
arrived by boat or on the old interurban line. Our family's commitment was
to make the trip worthwhile with the best in service and the finest in
seafood."
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
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Dick G.
It is hard to believe at this time of my life that it was 50 years ago that
this wet behind the ears Private in the U.S. Army, on his way to Fort Bliss
(an oxymoron if there ever was one) Texas, landed at DFW, and hungry, bought
a burger at some slop shop in the airport and learned that Texans prefer
mustard to catsup.
It had to be horrible for me to still remember it after all of these years.
8-<(>
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
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C. Massey
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> Sue,
>
> It is hard to believe at this time of my life that it was 50 years ago
> that this wet behind the ears Private in the U.S. Army, on his way to Fort
> Bliss (an oxymoron if there ever was one) Texas, landed at DFW, and
> hungry, bought a burger at some slop shop in the airport and learned that
> Texans prefer mustard to catsup.
>
> It had to be horrible for me to still remember it after all of these
> years. 8-<(>
> --
> DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
You didn't land at DFW 50 years ago! :) Maybe Amon Carter field or Meacham
Field...
BTW, mustard doesn't belong on burgers, mayo does! And yes, chili does have
beans! (most Texans disagree with that statement)
C. Massey
"Dick G." <dickdotgoldhaber@gmaildotcom> wrote in message
> Chuck,
>
> Gaido was the last name of the man who founded the restaurant.
>
> "A tradition of excellence for over 92 years. Back in 1911 when our
> great-grandfather, S.J. Gaido, first opened his restaurant, visitors often
> arrived by boat or on the old interurban line. Our family's commitment was
> to make the trip worthwhile with the best in service and the finest in
> seafood."
> --
> DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
>
Yes, if I remember correctly, they have the history of the Gaido
establishments on the wall at either Casey's or Gaido's along with pictures
of the family as well as very early pictures of Galveston.
Galveston has a lot of history in it.
Ray Goldenberg
wrote:
>Actually, the correct spelling is Giado's, eventhough I believe I
>mis-spelled it in my other post.
Hi Chuck,
FWIW, here is their sign where they spell it "Gaido's.
http://tinyurl.com/9skbf
Here is an old postcard of the motel and restaurant where they spell
it "Gaido's":
http://tinyurl.com/86tv9
Ray Goldenberg
wrote:
>1. It's a chain restaurant and not a local. You get a get a chain feel and
>not a local Texas coast feel.
Hi Everyone,
Landry's is a Houston Texas based operator of seafood restaurants.
C. Massey
If you ever make it back to Galveston, do yourself a favor and eat at
Gaido's or Casey's.
Like I said, we normally go there at least once a year for 5 or 6 nights
each time. We eat at Casey's at least 3 or 4 nights every trip.
You just can't get good seafood in the DFW area. :(
C. Massey
> On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:39:44 GMT, "C. Massey" <ch...@host.invalid>
> wrote:
>
>>Actually, the correct spelling is Giado's, eventhough I believe I
>>mis-spelled it in my other post.
>
> Hi Chuck,
>
> FWIW, here is their sign where they spell it "Gaido's.
> http://tinyurl.com/9skbf
>
> Here is an old postcard of the motel and restaurant where they spell
> it "Gaido's":
> http://tinyurl.com/86tv9
>
Sorry, I have totally screwed this up! I know how it is spelt, I just can't
spell it! haha
I just know that it's not Guido's!
Sue and Kevin Mullen
Hamburgers have to have catsup, not mustard or mayo!! Kevin would
agree that chili must have beans in it.
sue
C. Massey
Speaking of Galveston and Gaido's, I did a search and found some pictures
that may give a little better idea of what the place is about.
http://www.sonarshack.org/Reunion2005pics1.htm The first couple of rows are
taken in the dining area at Gaido's. There are some good pictures of around
Galveston and a few are on the second page.
Also, here is the link to Gaido's along with the menu and prices
http://www.gaidosrestaurant.com
and the same for Casey's
http://www.caseysseafoodcafe.com
Misc pics of Galveston:
http://www.stat.ohio-state.edu/~brian/hobbies/travel/pics/galveston.jpg
The beach.
http://www.mondotram.it/immagini/galveston.jpg
The Trolley
http://www.mckeehen.net/Week%2023/page1.html
Several misc pics of Galveston
http://www.galenfrysinger.com/elderhostel,_galveston.htm
Misc pics around Galveston - Now tell me there are no alligators in Texas!
(about halfway down)
clint
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Jean O'Boyle
"Dick G." <dickdotgoldhaber@gmaildotcom> wrote in message
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>
> It is hard to believe at this time of my life that it was 50 years ago
> that this wet behind the ears Private in the U.S. Army, on his way to Fort
> Bliss (an oxymoron if there ever was one) Texas, landed at DFW, and
> hungry, bought a burger at some slop shop in the airport and learned that
> Texans prefer mustard to catsup.
>
> It had to be horrible for me to still remember it after all of these
> years. 8-<(>
Sure, Sure Dick! Anything to get back at the San Antonio Spurs for breaking
the NJ Net's 10 game winning spree!
GO SPURS and HOOK 'EM HORNS!!!
--Jean<---who sees catsup, mayonnaise AND mustard put on burgers in
Texas..most of the times, all three...Y'all just have to ask for it! ;-)
Dillon Pyron
>On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 14:19:31 -0500, Sue and Kevin Mullen
><kjmu...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant
>>3900 Seawall
>>409.762.9625
>
>Hi Sue,
>
>Gaido's has been there since I was a tyke. Believe me, that is a long
>time. <;+)
And they've been good that long, too.
--
dillon
666 permissions of the beast
Dillon Pyron
Anybody who knows beans about chili knows chili has no beans. I first
heard that one in NC.
No beans in my recipe. Does have a habenero.
Dick G.
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> You didn't land at DFW 50 years ago! :) Maybe Amon Carter field or Meacham
> Field...
>
> BTW, mustard doesn't belong on burgers, mayo does! And yes, chili does
> have beans! (most Texans disagree with that statement)
I landed at whatever airport serviced the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I hold no
animosity against the airport, my vent was against their concept of a
burger. 8-<)>
And GOOD chili doesn't need beans, just like really good corned beef hash
doesn't NEED potatoes.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
(* _ *)
Dick G.
I love the Spurs. I was always a fan of David Robinson and happy that he
left as a winner.
And if Tony Parker can make Eva Longoria happy, that is special.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
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Sue and Kevin Mullen
Dick G. wrote:
just like really good corned beef hash
> doesn't NEED potatoes.
Do you know someplace around here that makes corned beef hash without
potatoes? Kevin loves it, but can't have the potatoes.
sue
Jean O'Boyle
"Dick G." <dickdotgoldhaber@gmaildotcom> wrote in message
> Jeannie,
>
> I love the Spurs. I was always a fan of David Robinson and happy that he
> left as a winner.
>
> And if Tony Parker can make Eva Longoria happy, that is special.
LOL! Dick...I was just teasing..well ...more like rubbing it in! ;-)
I just hope that Eva doesn't turn our Tony Parker into *Hollywood*..He is
doing a good job and never got into any trouble until he was with her New
Year's Eve! I'll bet he heard plenty from Coach "Pop"! He sure has been
hustling on the court anyway!
--Jean
Dick G.
before I kew I couldn't, and because it came under tomato sauce, I can't
remember whether it was sans potatoes.
It may have been, but CBH with tomato sauce is a violation of the Geneva
convention.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
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Sue and Kevin Mullen
Dick G. wrote:
> My diet makes CBH a "no-no", Sue, but I ordered it on Westerdam in 2004
> before I kew I couldn't, and because it came under tomato sauce, I can't
> remember whether it was sans potatoes.
>
> It may have been, but CBH with tomato sauce is a violation of the Geneva
> convention.
Some how I don't think CBH would be the same without the potatoes and
it has to have poached eggs on top. Tomato sauce just doesn't sound
right.lol
sue
C. Massey
"Dick G." <dickdotgoldhaber@gmaildotcom> wrote in message
> "C. Massey" <ch...@host.invalid> wrote in message
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>
>> You didn't land at DFW 50 years ago! :) Maybe Amon Carter field or
>> Meacham Field...
>>
>> BTW, mustard doesn't belong on burgers, mayo does! And yes, chili does
>> have beans! (most Texans disagree with that statement)
>
> I landed at whatever airport serviced the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I hold
> no animosity against the airport, my vent was against their concept of a
> burger. 8-<)>
>
I know! Just giving you a hard time!
Peri
> Speaking of Galveston and Gaido's, I did a search and found some pictures
> that may give a little better idea of what the place is about.
>
Thank you! Casey's or Gaido's both look like they will fit the bill. I
appreciate everyone's input.
Now, to finish packing!
~ Peri
Dillon Pyron
>My diet makes CBH a "no-no", Sue, but I ordered it on Westerdam in 2004
>before I kew I couldn't, and because it came under tomato sauce, I can't
>remember whether it was sans potatoes.
>
>It may have been, but CBH with tomato sauce is a violation of the Geneva
>convention.
CBH with tomato sauce is more acurately described as a violation the
the Hauge Convention.
Dick G.
Actually The Geneva Convention deals with treatment of prisoners, and it
would be difficult to find people who are more captive than the folks on a
cruise ship at sea. 8-<)>
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
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Dillon Pyron
>I have heard of the Hague Convention, but not "The Hauge".
Fumble fingers.
>
>Actually The Geneva Convention deals with treatment of prisoners, and it
>would be difficult to find people who are more captive than the folks on a
>cruise ship at sea. 8-<)>
The Hague Convention has to do with permissible weapons. Of which the
aformentioned poisoned CBH might be considered a mass weapon of
destruction.
Becca
> For great seafood, Giados was already suggested. It is really good,
> but from what I remember, expect to pay $20 and up per plate. White
> tablecloths, linen napkins, etc.
> Stay away from Landry's and the other chain restaurants.
Gaido's is one of my favorite restaurants, but I also enjoy eating at
Landry's. For breakfast and lunch, try the Mosquito Cafe or the
Original Old Mexican Cafe, both are on 14th Street.
We eat a lot of seafood, Mexican food, BBQ, Cajun, southern food, so the
restaurants in this area will reflect that. You can find more
information, here.
http://www.galveston.com/cuisine/
Becca
Becca
> Thus spake "C. Massey" <ch...@host.invalid> :
>>BTW, mustard doesn't belong on burgers, mayo does! And yes, chili does have
>>beans! (most Texans disagree with that statement)
>
> Anybody who knows beans about chili knows chili has no beans. I first
> heard that one in NC.
>
> No beans in my recipe. Does have a habenero.
Who makes the best burgers and fries on a cruise ship? I like the
burgers on Princess, but I like the fries on Carnival.
Growing up in Texas, everybody ate mustard on their hamburgers, except
for a few strange people who liked mayonnaise. Some of the burger
restaurants only use mustard, unless you ask for something else. When
Burger King opened here, they were wise enough to put "Mustard Whopper"
on the menu, that made things run a little smoother.
As an adult, I can eat anything on a hamburger, but I prefer mustard and
mayo.
BTW, when I was a teenager, I was shocked when I saw a commercial on TV,
where they were putting catsup on a hot dog. Oh my, I had never seen
anyone do that in real life. Everybody knows you put chili, cheese,
onions and jalapenos on a hot dog.
Becca
Dick G.
it never occurred to me that my first burger in Texas would have mustard and
not catsup.
Therefore I was not shocked at the fact that the first time we visited "The
Golden Arches" that they used a combination of catsup and mustard.
What I don't understand is why I can neither get a rare hamburger or a well
done hot dog on a cruise ship. Or why different chains have different rules
for burgers. Chili's insists on "medium well" while TGI Friday's and
Fuddrucker's will cook it any way I like.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
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C. Massey
in? Wow! You need a vacation!
"Dick G." <dickdotgoldhaber@gmaildotcom> wrote in message
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> Having spent my whole life within 20 miles of the hospital where I was
> born, it never occurred to me that my first burger in Texas would have
> mustard and not catsup.
<snip>
Dick G.
> You have never been more than 20 miles from the hospital that you were
> born in? Wow! You need a vacation!
Chuck, it's a shame that while my computer has a "spell-check" it doesn't
have a "thought check".
I meant that I have never LIVED further than that, unless you want to count
the time I spent in the U.S. Army.
I agree that I DO need a vacation, though.
Becca
> Having spent my whole life within 20 miles of the hospital where I
> was born, it never occurred to me that my first burger in Texas would
> have mustard and not catsup.
Dick, I moved to other states, but I always came back. I live within 3
miles of the hospital where I was born.
We didn't get far, did we? LOL
Becca
C. Massey
"Dick G." <dickdotgoldhaber@gmaildotcom> wrote in message
Im giving you a hard time! Geez! :)
And you don't need a vacation more than I do!