Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant
Photographed by James Hulse, August 14, 2021
1. Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant Marker
Inscription.
Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant. . Founded in 1911 as a sandwich shop at Seawall and 23rd street by Italian immigrant San Giacinto "Cinto" Gaido, in 1920 Gaido's became Galveston's first seafront restaurant open year round. Cinto's motto was "Learn what is wanted and then serve" and his restaurant gained fame serving the fresh seafood his customers wanted. The restaurant's Seawall and 39th street location, originally a drive-in, opened in 1936. After Cinto's death in 1939, his son, Mike, and daughter-in-law, Kewpie, both beloved civic leaders, ran the restaurant. In 1962 Gaido's became one of Galveston's first restaurants to be integrated. After Mike's death in 1993, his sons and their children continue to operate the business.
Founded in 1911 as a sandwich shop at Seawall and 23rd street by Italian immigrant San Giacinto "Cinto" Gaido, in 1920 Gaido's became Galveston's first seafront restaurant open year round. Cinto's motto was "Learn what is wanted and then serve" and his restaurant gained fame serving the fresh seafood his customers wanted. The restaurant's Seawall and 39th street location, originally a drive-in, opened in 1936. After Cinto's death in 1939, his son, Mike, and daughter-in-law, Kewpie, both beloved civic leaders, ran the restaurant. In 1962 Gaido's became one of Galveston's first restaurants to be integrated. After Mike's death in 1993, his sons and their children continue to operate the business.
Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17948.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 29° 16.771′ N, 94° 48.27′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of Seawall Boulevard and 39th Street, on the left when traveling east on Seawall Boulevard. The marker is located on the wall of the building next to the entrance to the restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3828 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
2. The Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant Marker next to the entrance
Photographed by James Hulse, August 14, 2021
3. The view of the Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,003 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
