The Gumbo Diner

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 7 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

Chicken and waffles are very good. Gumbo was good. Atmosphere - place was a little worn and not kept up. Outside could use some paint, some repairs, and resurface the parking lot. Kinda reminds me of a Waffle House look but a broader menu.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

You wont believe the hidden gem we stumbled upon! This place is a local favorite for a reason. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and were blown away by the quick, fresh food and excellent service. Its a no-frills diner that really delivers on delicious, home-cooked meals. The staff were fantastic, especially our honest and helpful waitress. I couldnt get enough of the Fried Platter (Shrimp, Clams, and Catfish) - the batter was incredibly light and crispy, and the fries were absolutely addictive. My wifes Gumbo Platter was a hit too, with Crawfish Étouffée, Shrimp Gumbo, and Cajun Green beans. We even grabbed some freshly made Beignets to go, and they were divine. Were already planning to come back for breakfast - and guess what? They serve breakfast all day! Trust me, you need to prioritize a visit to this diner. You wont regret it!

Date: 4 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

This place was over crowded & small,Dark, dank parking was very limited. My Husband had the fish platter. He complained that the fries and peice of fish was soggy, bland and soaked in grease. I had the stuffed jalapeño poppers. They were a bit over cooked & stuffed with a super salty seafood stuffing. I also had pistolettes,,,which are supposed to be stuffed with seafood but instead I got 2 hunks of bread and the stuffing (crawfish etoufee) in a bowl on the side. 40 bucks down the drain so disappointed. Will never eat here again

Date: 5 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 3

It was okay! It was our first time, my dad was watching the game on the tv and a young Caucasian asked him what was he looking at, an all he was doing was watching the game on the tv.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

This was a good choice for my first restaurant in Galveston. Felt that the meat was a bit salty. But it done medium rare as I asked it. Just a bit salty. Food

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Great,delicious, I enjoyed the food I recommended; THE GUMBO DINNER to any one.

Date: a week ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Good gumbo and decent grits. Still a good meal for those looking to try a new place!

Date: a week ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Staff was amazing! So nice and kind. Breakfast was excellent. Not greasy. Love the background music. Two thumbs up .

Date: a week ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Small place but good breakfast

Date: a week ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Crowded but the food was good. Slow service but I think because it was really busy.

Date: a week ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Great food considering the diner atmosphere. They were busy when we went in. Good food. Decent service. Worth a stop.

Date: a week ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

It was good can t really complain about the food, but the staff very rude one lady named Lisa or an older Caucasian lady with gray hair. very rude, very unprofessional, even using profanity not really sure why she had an attitude and where her attitude came from didn t but leave her tip as well because of this attitude then as I walk out the door, she says I love these non-tipping ass people, but yes, a tip is by choice and a tip is only made if you re doing a good service. Trust me, I do not have a problem tipping at all. Definitely could afford anything I want in that restaurant. But with you re very rude and unprofessional attitude probably wouldn t eat at this restaurant again because of the staff normally you go to restaurants to try the food and hopefully they have good staff but having unfriendly staff like that would make you not want to come back to the restaurant like that not very welcoming. Especially being a business owner myself.

Date: a week ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Great environment, great food and definitely loved the service . Had the Chicken and sausage gumbo and it was top tier *chefs kiss

Date: a week ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Coming from northern California to try fresh flavorful seafood and I found this place. Delicious food. Friendly service. I tried cheesy grits for the first time and they were Delicious. I highly recommend. Yvonne was amazing!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

$$ breakfast plates 12 or 13 dollars but you get a lot of food. Big big portions.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Breakfast here was great. Intend on coming back for lunch or dinner.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Gumbo as the name implies would be my suggestion! Definitely coming back!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Great little gem. Nice variety of diner food. The pancakes were amazing, they do take a long time to cook them, but worth the wait. I had eggs over medium (cooked perfectly) the sausage links were amazing, the hash browns were a little saturated in grease, but I ate them. There were a few flies, but they were cleaning constantly. Not too much conversation with the staff, but great food. We will be back.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Had mimosas ($5.50) with the most AMAZING shrimp & grits. Large, fresh shrimp along with the most flavorful grits and gravy. My BFF had seafood omelette. Absolutely stuffed full of seafood. Delicious way to start the day. Ask for Daniel!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

Went for breakfast on day one and was awesome! Went back the next day for breakfast and ordered some grits with our breakfast. Was totally disgusted! Said it was their own recipe. I ve eaten at thousands of places in the south and these grits didn t even come close to what you expect them to taste like. So, if you get breakfast, stay away from them!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Enjoyed the lunch

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Excellent food. LOVE the retro signage!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Every time we come to Galveston, we come here every time we love the food and and 98% of the time, there are great workers. I recommend you try it

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Delicious breakfast . Employees are very nice.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

The food was great! The service was great! My waiter was fabulous! He was spot on! Loved everything about this place.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №33

Rating: 2

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №34

Rating: 4

Great diner! They served fast and both of our platters were delicious!

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Food was great in enjoyed the waffles and the breakfast options the only down side is the place can get packed and dirty sometimes but overall it s good food.

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

I always go get Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. Had the chicken & waffles today.

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

It had been almost 8 years since the last time I was in Galveston. Since my last visit to The Gumbo Diner, I just knew that I needed to come back today during our trip. Parking was a bit tight for this small diner but the food and experience made everything worth it. I love that they serve a full menu all day. We arrived around 9am but I had the Costal Cuisine on my mind. It was just as good as it looked. We also ordered gumbo and breakfast, all did not disappoint. Excited to come back next time! Parking: Parking was a bit limited but we parked on the side of the closed down hotel. Kid-friendliness: Brought my two kids (2 and under). Staff was friendly and accommodating. Plenty of options that kids would love.

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 4

They have a job, Im looking for washing dishes.

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Light, airy beignets with great coffee. Mikey, our server was so welcoming and kind. Highly recommend :)

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 3

Our seafood omelets were both very overcooked but the cheesy grits were amazing

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Definitely the best place in Galveston for gumbo! We always try to bring our friends and family here when they visit from out of town.

Date: a month ago

Review №46

Rating: 3

So I thought I would get gumbo here but thank God she gave us samples before because its not traditional gumbo thats for sure. However the chicken and waffles were some of the best Ive had.

Date: a month ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Service was great and we sat next to the owner who was friendly and gave us some recommendations. We will definitely go back on our next trip.

Date: a month ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

What a surprise this place was. The food was outstanding. We ordered the seafood platter, fish platter and Bourbon Street platter. All were good. The fish, oysters and shrimp were perfectly cooked and crunchy. Everything else had an abundant amount of flavor. The only critique was the gumbo being a little too salty. However, I pulled a bay leaf out so you know it was homemade. I recommend this place and wouldn t mind going back.

Date: a month ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

A great bowl of gumbo and a mimosa for breakfast with an ocean view! What a great way to start a Saturday morning. Love this place!

Date: a month ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Great little diner with excellent food and friendly wait staff.

Date: a month ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Great food - always Service not so much Keep going back for the menu

Date: a month ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

The food was so good and in a small diner setting. This was a great ending to our beach day. The waffles were huge and airy. Pssst...they have mimosas.

Date: a month ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Skip Gaidos and partake of the best Creole seafood on the Island!

Date: a month ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Service was excellent & the food was fantastic

Date: a month ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

We love the place. We come here every year. Best Gumbo on the island and reasonably priced. Fantastic food and service.

Date: a month ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Thank you, Michael, for the great service. Outstanding bloody Mary and gumbo was just what I needed.

Date: a month ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Were from Dallas and this little hole in the wall is a must!!!! Breakfast is fresh and delicious! Our server was Mikey and he gave us the best service!

Date: a month ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

This place is extremely lively. The staff are extremely nice. Food is absolutely delicious, I truly do recommend eating here. Especially during the weekends where breakfast is until noon.

Date: a month ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Excellent food!

Date: a month ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Best redfish I have ever had 5-5 service was very quick highly recommend

Date: a month ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

My husband is from Louisiana and knows the taste of the real PoBoy and Gambo. We finally found both cooked right in this small restaurant. Both were amazing. We also ordered the special- white fish with shrimp, it was above all expectations!

Date: a month ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Love this place. The bourbon sampler plate was a nice refreshing experience of multiple dishes.

Date: a month ago

Review №66

Rating: 4

Food wasnt bad. A bit salty in some areas but not bad. Service was great and so was the atmosphere. Worth a try.

Date: a month ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

The burger I had was a little too salty, but My daughter had the gumbo, and she loved it. My husband had the chicken n waffles, and it was good too. Service was excellent and atmosphere was nice. It is a small place, so call ahead to check wait times.

Date: a month ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Amazing seafood.

Date: a month ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

We went for lunch. I came back for dinner. So, yes, the food is great. The pancakes are my favorite.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

The food was plentiful, fresh and the whole family loved it!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Great food and service

Date: 2 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

The Gumbo is absolutely delicious and the staff is very kind especially Daniel!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Great food and great service!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

10/10 service is wonderful and really kind, fried pickles are bomb, all the food is amazing

Date: 2 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Where do I begin? Fives stars because 6 wasn t an option. The Gumbo Diner is an indubitable highlight of my friend and I s Galveston trip. We were talked into sharing a platter of fish tacos and a Cajun platter of catfish + fixings. Great service, Excellent food, Beach views, and Happy hearts.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Awesome please for breakfast

Date: 2 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Husband loves gumbo and gave this a 5. Grilled fish for me was quite good and I appreciate the option of grilled instead of fried. small place, staff were friendly and steady customers.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

We came down during the hurricane and it was practically the only restaurant open. Our waiter, says was borrowed because of business, was awesome!!! Food was good too . But when I come back, I hope they are sooo busy, that that guy comes back . Thank you for a wonderful time with 8 people with me.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Gumbo is absolutely amazing. Service was great. Awesome vibe.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Wonderful and wonder service the employees are the kindest and friendliest of any place I have been!!! Definitely five stars!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere. Servings are not shy. Our favorite place to go on the Seawall. Gumbo is off the chain

Date: 2 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

The place was amazing

Date: 2 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

We had a nice time at The Gumbo Diner. We had 3 different meals, the fish tacos, blackened catfish, and the platter. We also ordered fried pickles. The ranch dressing was very good, as was the coleslaw. The blackebed catfish was so tender and moist! The food was hot, fresh, and was delivered quickly. The menu is diverse and includes jambalaya, etoufee, and gumbo. The atmosphere is just a typical diner with a variety of seating: bar, booth, table. Parking: There is a small amount of parking in front of the restaurant, but if you go to the left, there is more open space.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Amazing food, was starving when I came in, happy on the way out. Recommended!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Food and services are great. Generous portions. Seafood is fresh and tasty. Good price too.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

I must eat here every time I go go Galveston the food is great always fresh and you get a good amount of food for the price

Date: 2 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 3

The Gumbo was way too salty.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Very nice little diner. Gives off a small town vibe, with the best grits Ive ever had.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Our server made the experience very pleasant. The food was great as well!!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 1

1st off there was only one bathroom for a man an a woman while u have tons of people eating need more restrooms. people sitting on top of each other to eat to close together need more space. food took long for food hamburger was not good.space and more bathrooms for me to eat here again. Cant have only one toilet each an have a restaurant full of people eating.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

This is our go to breakfast place in Galveston! The coffee and beignets are amazing and breakfast portions are huge!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

The crayfish Étouffée was insanely good! Karen the waitress was super sweet and funny. Overall great experience!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 3

Im a bit on the fence with this. My 1st time visiting Galveston & The Gumbo Diner. My 1st experience was on Friday 7/5/24. Had dinner which was EXCELLENT deserves 5 stars!! Food, service & atmosphere!! Enjoyed everything that I had. Doubled back on 7/6/24 for breakfast the following morning, I didnt like it!! 1 star!! Food or service!! I couldnt believe that this was the same place I enjoyed & loved the previous night. Pancakes came 1st. Had to ask for silverware, therefore they got cold! Food came, bacon to me wasnt edible, too hard sent back, got 2nd bacon it wasnt cooked throughly!! I asked for scrambled eggs, got fried instead. At that point, I was completely done!! My waitress knew from my expression. Sweet tea was good though. Please note that this is my opinion. Would I go again? YES, dinner only.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Best Thai food in Texas

Date: 2 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

You cant go wrong if youre looking for good and savory food. It was so flavorable. The food came out hot and fresh! The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable about what you may like for first timers! Thomas greeted and seated us his and was very welcoming. Amber our server was absolutely amazing! I will definitely be back the next time.i visit Galveston.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

We had jambalaya, fried shrimp, chicken and waffles, everything was delicious. We could smell the chicken fried steak at the table next to us, and it smelled amazing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Honestly was super surprised by the service. They deserve 5 stars! The breakfast was amazing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 1

Seafood gumbo was horrible! Got it to go. Got home and its nothing but okra and a few mushy shrimp. This place has been decent in the past...but today awful! If I wasnt so far Id go back for a full refund. Not happy.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 3

Service was fine, food was just ok. All the fried foods were undercooked & soft (not crispy). The exception being the fried jalapeños which were good but almost too spicy to eat. Fresh jalapeño is my jam but scrape the seeds fully and they would be better. The seafood gumbo was plain bad. Sorry that we tried. Wouldn t try again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

Waffle was perfect but the chicken tenders were bland...service was good

Date: 2 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

The host/hostess was delightful. The waitress was nice but it seemed like she would rather be anyplace else. The food was fine but I really enjoyed the gumbo and since that s what they are known for good thing it was decent

Date: 3 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Great food and service from Amber !!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

Food was really good. Service was great. Unfortunately the place had a lot of lots, living and dead all over.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Crawfish etouffee was delicious! We ordered 3 dishes but we didnt finish them at all, all dishes were good. Seafood platter came with fresh fries which we both liked so much. I only wish if we could have more coleslaw as a side dish after all of fried food. Next time I definitely try Bourbon street platter because crawfish here seemed fresh and yummy. Small place which we expected from the diner, always crowded on weekend evenings.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

This place has been a go-to for me for many years. Chill, layed back, ocean view & Great food!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

First time trying this restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. Food was out of this world fantastic, had the gumbo and bacon wrapped shrimp. The service was top notch, our waitress was wonderful! I was in awe how well staffed they were. A definite return next time Im in Galveston! Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Mikey was AMAZING. Family tradition for us eating there with our grandparents and all the grandkids. We had a big party and he always made sure we were taken care of. Food is always great. We look forward to going there every time we re in Galveston.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

We had the diner Texas melt, biscuit and gravy combo, and southwest omelette! We were seated quickly and got our food quickly! Definitely give it a try!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Our experience at the Gumbo Diner was one of the best restaurant experiences I ve had in Galveston. The food tasted delicious, both seafood and American styled cuisine tasted incredible. Our server Karen was amazing, providing not only great food service, but also explaining and sharing great attractions to visit while on the island. She made our experience so special. A MUST visit if your in Galveston.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Came here after a fishing trip for some lunch, we had Karen as our server and she was AMAZING!! She even brought us little samples of the gumbo and etouffe to make sure we like before ordering. She was super sweet, attentive, and had great conversation! Will always ask for her from here on out. She really made our dining experience top notch! Bourbon street platter was a great way to try everything and was delicious!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 3

Food was okay, it was not different from other restaurants,the best thing was the desert and the service there but I wont be going back as the food wasnt that good as I imagined something different for gumbo but was sad mostly water.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 2

Way overpriced. My brother got the Fish Platter and it only came with one fillet that was the size of his hand and a hand full of fries for $20. What a rip off either change the price, add the second fillet (ehich it did used to come with), or dont call it a platter. Basically paid for a kids meal.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

1st time trying this place and the food was great. Everyone enjoyed dinner with no complaints. We actually double backed for lunch the next day. Food was still good but the bacon wrapped shrimp was a tad bit off from the previous night. Overall check them out. Very affordable and good food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

I have been visiting Galveston for the past few days and had the Gumbo Diner twice. It is absolutely wonderful and the staff there is so nice and attentive! There are so many different choices on the menu that would make it easy for anyone to find something they like. I recommend saving room for the beignets .they are an amazing dessert and definitely worth the calories!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

EXCELLENT dark roux gumbo just like you are eating in New Orleans!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Just left there. The food was delicious! I got the chicken fried steak, green beans, mash potatoes and all was great! Also tried the jumbolya (ask for a side) it was the best Ive ever tasted. Will definitely be back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

This was our second time here and it was great both times. My kids love it and the food was great.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 1

It was a very bad experience to go to this restaurant, a very bad service and food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

I ordered the Big Beach Breakfast and I have to say the cheese grits are absolutely delicious. If Id known the grits tasted that good Id just ordered a big bowl of them.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

The Gumbo Diner is a reasonably priced restaurant on the seawall. The seafood gumbo is one of the best in Galveston.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Was pleasantly surprised. Food was fantastic and service was great. Portions are huge, so you can easily split a meal. Will definitely come back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

The Gumbo Diner in Galveston is an absolute treasure, seamlessly blending comfort food with a touch of Southern charm. I found this diner to be a standout for both breakfast and dinner, making it a versatile gem worth visiting at any time of the day. For breakfast, the Gumbo Diner truly shines. I started my morning with their Chicken and Waffles, a dish that epitomizes comfort and indulgence. The chicken was crispy and perfectly seasoned, while the waffles were light, fluffy, and had just the right amount of sweetness. This harmonious combination was nothing short of spectacular. Their omelets are another breakfast highlight fluffy, generously filled with fresh ingredients, and bursting with flavor. The variety and quality of their breakfast menu set the perfect tone for the day. When it comes to dinner, the Gumbo Diner continues to impress. I began my evening meal with the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, and it was a revelation. The shrimp were plump and juicy, encased in crispy, smoky bacon, and served with a delectable dipping sauce that elevated the dish to gourmet levels. This appetizer alone was worth the visit. For the main course, I opted for one of their legendary burgers, and I was not disappointed. The burger was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor, complemented by fresh toppings and a soft, toasted bun. Each bite was a testament to the diner s commitment to quality and flavor. The service at the Gumbo Diner is impeccable, with friendly and attentive staff who make you feel right at home. They are knowledgeable about the menu and quick to offer recommendations, ensuring that your dining experience is nothing short of perfect. The ambiance, with its cozy and inviting decor, makes it an ideal spot for a casual meal with family or friends. The Gumbo Diner in Galveston is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy an amazing meal at any time of the day. Whether you re craving a hearty breakfast of Chicken and Waffles and Omelets, or a delicious dinner featuring Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and mouthwatering Burgers, this diner delivers excellence in every dish. Five stars hardly do justice to this culinary haven the Gumbo Diner is truly a standout in the world of comfort food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

I come here for Gumbo every time I hit the island. They used to make it right on the spot in big pots. It was a show!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Great for and wonderful people! Breakfast was delicious! Dietary restrictions: I had eggs and fruit, perfect! Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids, not an issue Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty if room

Date: 3 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

1st time in Galveston, we ended up at Gumbo diner. Once we reviewed the menu, we werent sure it was what we wanted. Once everyone decided we were staying, the waitress came over. She had an attitude. She continued with the same ugly attitude all throughout our visit. I had ordered Stuffed jalapeno appetizer. These jalapeños are stuffed with seafood and cheese, so its all mushy on the inside. On my 2nd bite, I felt something hard, which was strang because I hadnt even reached the stem. I got it out of my mouth it was glass. Asked for the manager. She heard me, picked up the plate, and left. Never said anything. No, are you ok?, I am sorry, how can we fix this, nothing at all. Never came back to check on us. The waitress runs by is like ya ok? and runs off didnt even stop to allow us to respond. It was terrible to come visit and made to feel unwanted. Please please be sure to check your food. Gumbo diner definitely will never be back. You have officially made my boycott list.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Amazing cute little gem! I highly recommend the bourbon platter as well as the beignets! The beans they have are to die for! It s close to what you d get in Louisiana! I d recommend checking it out !!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

This place my not look like much from the outside but dont judge a book by its cover everything we ordered was sooooo delish, Ill be going here everytime we go to Galveston!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere was delightful. The Italian cake was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Great spot for some down-home cooking. BOI and came to visit.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

This place I quite small, but the food makes up for it.... The chicken and sausage gumbo was kinda bland, but the Coastal cuisine with blackend catfish was freaking delicious.... My wife ordered the hangover burger and they forgot the onion rings on top, but when we brought it up, they were quick to bring us the onion rings.... The burger was really good.... Nothing over cooked and soggy.... My son said his fried chicken sandwich was low-key good, so ima just assume that he enjoyed it.... Our younger kids ordered fried fish and pancakes off the kids menu.... They both said their food was good.... The Breakfast served all day really does come in handy.... The fired pickles were good, and the beignets were really good, i just wish they came with some chocolate syrup or something to dip them in... Overall this place has great food, a small location with a beautiful view of the ocean, and also quite expensive, but if you dont mind forking over money for good food, that shouldnt be a problem to you, after all it wasnt a problem for us lol Parking: Plenty of parking

Date: 3 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

What a great place! We came based on the reviews, looking for the crawfish po-boys. After studying the menu in detail, we had the crawfish po-boys. Sometimes the best plan is to stick with the plan. These things were huge, and delicious. One was fried crawfish, and the other was half fried crawfish and half grilled crawfish. The fried was done just right, and the grilled also had a lot of good flavor. And then the beignets. Im glad we split an order of 3 because otherwise I might have hurt myself trying to finish them. My better half might have been wiser than me because she boxed up half of her po-boys to take with us. But I may eat it before she has a chance, so maybe Im the crafty one? Anyway, nice casual place and the server was outstanding. Well be back next time were in town!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

The woman who served us was very sweethearted the food was good its was a lil crowded other then that its was great. Will be going there again

Date: 3 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Our waiter was Mikey. He was great and attentive. Very knowledgeable with the menu. We would definitely come back. Only down fall for me was there was no hush puppies.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 3

I came to this restaurant knowing already that the beignets were good. Buttttt.. overpriced for the amount of food. Only thing that s worth the bang for your buck are the dozen beignets for $13 I ordered the hangover burger, just the burger alone no fries was $14 dollars. It was small and not at all like the photos shown on the menu. It was good in flavor but not enough food and not at all like the BIG BURGER on the menu representing it. Two raw skinny onion rings, not cooked all the way. The meat, bacon and egg were cooked properly. But not worth the price for just the burger. I left hungry. My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles. He said a few years ago that the dish had a lot of chicken tenders and had a better waffle. That the dish use to be a filling meal worth it for the price. Now not soo much in his opinion. They gave him 3 small chicken tenders with no flavor when it came to the waffle, It was okay but nothing special. He also left wanting more to eat. Servers should not be picking at the food and eating it before serving it. We will not be returning for anything but the beignets.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 4

We ate lunch here on Memorial Day weekend. Food was very good. We had gumbo and seafood platters. We don t even eat fries BUT these fries were soo good!!! Eveything as fried perfectly. We went back today for lunch. Once again the place stay full and busy. Once again the food was excellent! Daniel was our server both times. He is attentive. We also met Calvin. We told him not to change anything about the food. It will keep us driving back from Houston just to eat.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

First time eat at this diner. Place is pretty full. We fortunate got a table for party of 5. Craving for gumbo, I ordered one, and would say do not put high expectation Iike the one you can get from Louisiana. Service was great. Got helped to put the left over into the containers. Another plus is the view - the ocean Parking: There is free parking lot once you enter the diner. The front is seawall boulevard, so street parking I think is not allowed

Date: 4 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 1

Got food poisoning and was sick for the rest of the trip

Date: 4 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Love love love!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Was very good food! Came out quick and service was great!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 2

Date: 4 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

Food & staff were great! We sat ourselves on a Tuesday evening around 6:45p & were waited on immediately. I started with red wine & husband had Shiner. For an appetizer we chose fried okra. Neither of us cared for dip but the okra was good! For dinner I had crawfish etouffee & DH had seafood platter. Both dishes were excellent & prepared perfectly. DH would have preferred larger serving of coleslaw.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

We ate here right before we headed home from vacation. I have an allergy to oysters, so I had to confirm that my food would be prepared away from Oysters. My server assured me that the blackened catfish would be cooked separately. The blackened catfish was good but the French fries were even better - they were awesome!! And i had a side salad - it was huge, with tomatoes and cucumber. My husband had pancakes, sausage and hash browns. He enjoyed all of it. My daughters had Southwest omelets with hashbrowns. My grandson ate from his moms plate - he really liked the fresh fruit. Great place, great atmosphere! Dietary restrictions: I have an oyster allergy. My good was cooked separately from the seafood that is fried with Oysters. Im also allergic to gluten and eggs. There were plenty of choices that were allergy free.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

The food was absolutely amazing! Gumbo was 10/10! The fried oysters were out of this world! Service was great, old school place, we loved it! Food : 5/5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

The food and service were amazing. Laid back, comfortable environment.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Local told us. Amazing service. Food is top notch. Very fast. Everything we ordered was awesome.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Excellent. Stopped by for lunch and ordered the Shrimp and Grits. What can I say but they were the best I have ever eaten. I was taking small spoonfuls to make it last longer. There were 6 grilled and just the right spice Shrimp and they were delicious but they are just an accessory to the cheese grits. Oh boy was it good. It was a good size bowl with shredded cheese and green onion tops sliced with what looked like some gumbo gravy splashed on top. I gave my wife a taste but that was all. I selfishly kept the rest for myself and will in the future. Great service. Our server, Daniel, was very friendly, attentive, and made excellent recommendations. This was our first visit but not our last. Prices are reasonable but this is a small place and very popular so dont be surprised if there is a wait list before seating. It is worth the wait.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Breakfast and dinner was great. Two thumbs up..

Date: 4 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

As you enter the diner the atmosphere is relaxing and sends you to a by gone era of a family dinner and long conversations. When the food arrives you are wafted to your bispoke meal of delicious morsels. The manager Bri walks by all tables to check on you and make sure all is well. Brandon the server is very nice and and enjoyable to talk to. The meal was very appetizing and affordable. I totally enjoyed my meal at the Gumbo diner. This is a must come and dine

Date: 4 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Staff was very polite Oyster Poboy and hamburgers are delicious my brother had the gumbo everything was delicious Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Was amazing service first time ever going it was great food was hot a fresh

Date: 4 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

The Bourbon Street Platter is amazing. Also, our waiter Daniel was extremely professional and great

Date: 4 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

This is my go to place for breakfast for sure! Theyre always busy, but still manage to get the food out reasonably fast.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

I live in Mesquite TX. Not Galveston. But we eat at Gumbo every time we are in town. Please build another location in my back yard!!! Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 3

The service and atmosphere were top-notch, but my seafood gumbo experience fell short. Despite ordering it, all I could really enjoy were the shrimp. Surprisingly, the gumbo included tomatoes, which I dont typically prefer in my dish. Beyond that, the base had a powdery texture that made it hard to stomach. Lesson learned: I shouldve made my own gumbo!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

Very overpriced! The cheapest item was 1 pancake for $3.99. the next cheapest item was a waffle for $9.99. everything else was drastically higher! They had more people behind the kitchen counter than customers. Now I know why. Very slow servic! It cost me $20 for an ala carte for two eggs, burnt toast, and hash browns that were not cooked the first time.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

My 1st visit. I will be returning. The grits & shrimp were delicious.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Friendly atmosphere with good food and lots of parking next to water.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Good food but Im going to be honest yall need to fix your air conditioner because it was hot other than that good service and good food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Food is absolutely fabulous My favorite gumbo in Galveston.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 3

Maybe was an off day, but the server asked us 3 times how we wanted our food. I did my order, and she looked at my nieve and asked her repeat it.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

OMG if you visit Galveston, eating the seafood Gumbo here is a must. The small size is enough for one person, at least for me. We will come back soon! Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu. Both of my kids liked what they ordered.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Always great food and service I eat here everything I come to Galveston, I have never eaten anything here that wasnt delicious.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago