K Free

Cute and cozy with breakfast all day. Very welcoming staff. Shrimp and grits were probably the best I’ve ever had. Definitely recommend.

Joshua Howard

Incredibly warm and friendly team is welcoming the minute you step through the door! Great Cajun Cuisine. My first time in Galveston and was looking for an interesting place for lunch. I loved the experience!

Ryan Clark

Run, dont walk to the Gumbo Diner!!! This quaint little red building with ocean views will leave you begging for more! As soon as you enter the doors you are greeted by Giovanni and his infectious smile. Our waiter Bobby made this a family meal that we will never forget. Bobby and the entire staff here, make you feel like family instantly!!!! We spent 3 days in Galveston and two of them were spent endulging on the GENEROUS portions and unforgettable flavors that this menu has to offer! Thank you Gumbo Diner staff for everything!!!!! Cant wait till we are back in town. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!!!! -The Clark's

Kathy Pasquale

Okay everything I tried there was good. That locally made sausage was awesome! They're pancakes are different but cool. I had the seafood omelette which was delicious. My son had some other kind of shrimp dish which was really good. The only thing that was kind of weird was my boyfriend got pancakes and my son's friend got pancakes but one set tasted different tasted off the texture was off but the other one was perfectly fine. But after we brought it to the tension of the staff the pancake kept giving funny looks too my boyfriend. Other than that, it was a great experience that I highly recommend and I can't wait to go again!

Steve B

What a great small breakfast place. Excellent food and service is really on the spot. Had the heuvos ranchers an my son had the chicken and waffles. The beans were awesome. Karen our waitress was wonderful.

Tiffany Ashmore

The food was delicious. The pancakes were unbelievable. At least an inch thick and fluffy. Love a diner experience and this is IT!! Service was great, friendly and fast. Worth the stop.

Pete Hunt

Hands down best breakfast I’ve had in a long time! The food is top notch quality and the service the same. My wife loved the seafood omelette with pancake and cheese grits and I had the 3 egg breakfast with sausage and cheese grits with pancake. It was all delicious!

T Eubank

Best pancakes in the WORLD! Thick, fluffy, & enormous! How do they get them cooked so perfectly without burning them? I certainly couldn’t. 3 huge pancakes & bacon is $12.99. Full breakfast with 2 eggs, choice of meat, choice of grits or hash browns & 2 huge pancakes is $14.99 Our waitress Karen is incredible!!!! She is friendly, quick, and very knowledgeable about the menu & ingredients. She welcomed us like we were long time friends. The restrooms need a deep clean, but the rest of the diner is clean & inviting.

Debra Lankenau

We were looking for a local diner for breakfast and this one did not disappoint western omelet just the right size served with cheese grits! Pumpkin pancakes moist, and thick! Sausage links made locally and not too spicy.

Hope Ortiz

This place is so amazing. I had breakfast, over easy eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns with toast.... yummy. My son and brother in law had the gumbo and shrimp po boy. Both were delicious, and the customer service was impeccable. Everyone was so nice, friendly, and welcoming. I also have to mention the view of the ocean too. So lovely to be able to see the ocean while enjoying some delicious food. Brought my brother for his birthday 🎂 🥳 and he enjoyed it very much. Thank you 🥰 Everyone at The Gumbo Diner.

Shey Martinez

Wow, this place is a hidden gem. We stopped here this morning. For breakfast and what a surprise! We had the pleasure of sitting at the bar, which gave us front row seats to watch Mr. BJ hand make from start to finish the thickest fattest pancakes I've ever seen. My husband and I ordered the happy day breakfast which was delicious. Mr. BJ takes his time in making these delicious pancakes. He even mixes the batter by hand literally by hand. We could go on and on on how great this place is. We will just have to return to try it again.

Jonathan Mount

The food was outstanding. Everything we ate was delicious down to the last bite! The atmosphere was welcoming, especially the manager. Prices were reasonable for the quality of the meal. We came on a Saturday afternoon and there was plenty of parking and no wait for a table for two. Highly recommend.

Scotty Gage

The Pancakes were fluffy and perfect, although I didn't get a pic because I realized the plate was empty before I could snap a pic. I highly recommend stopping for breakfast before you hit the beach, or head out for the day. Our server was awesome, attending to our every need. A definite must stop whenever we are on the Island. Almost forgot! The cheese Grits were cheesy and better than GOOD!

Stopped for breakfast the second morning in town bef9re cruising. Pancakes were thick and amazing. Service was spot on......a little loud but there were 2 larger groups in when we were there.

Stopped for breakfast the second morning in town bef9re cruising. pancakes were thick and amazing. Service was spot on......a little loud but there were 2 larger groups in when we were there.

Stopped for breakfast the second morning in town bef9re cruising. Pancakes were thick and amazing. service was spot on......a little loud but there were 2 larger groups in when we were there.

Stopped for breakfast the second morning in town bef9re cruising. Pancakes were thick and amazing. Service was spot on......a little loud but there were 2 larger groups in when we were there.

I came here with three of my friends for lunch on a Friday afternoon. We were able to get seated very quickly . We ordered the fried seafood platter the grilled fish platter, shrimp and grits with ex…

The best breakfast on the island. \nWe eat here at least once per week. Usually breakfast,"OMG! The waffles!"YUMMM!\nThe cheeseburgers are awesome also.\nI love their French fries. \nThe service …

Love this place and love the service. It the last stop we make before heading home . The servers are always so happy to see people walk through the door. \n\nI've only ever had the shrimp and grits…

Food was Amazing as always. Danny took good care of us. Gumbo and shrimp and grits are our favorite.

Daniel and Irene are the best . Friendly and professional. Love the BIG BEACH COMBO breakfast

Friendly staff and great food. True diner feel inside with Gulf view. Some of the breakfast dishes are served all day. The best pancakes we have ever had. Will be back.

Loved this place!!! staff and food was amazing. With a nice view of the galveston seawall is perfect!!!

Every time we go here, we always say we should come more often. Their fried shrimp is just amazing. Some of the best gulf shrimp on the island. The chicken and waffles looked perfect. My other frie…

First time visiting here. Casual ambiance with quick service and friendly staff. Manager checks on customers. Something rarely seen nowadays and much appreciated. Sometimes small things mean so muc…

This place is a hidden gem!!! Small, busy, but worth the wait. They move customers in and out at a steady pace. The chicken and waffles OMG!!!! The breading on the chicken was so fresh and crispy…

Great food! Great people! Great view! Best Gumbo I have had in Texas! Everything else I have had there is excellent as well.

The location is great, the staff is pleasant and the food is on point! We drive down a couple times a year from Oklahoma to eat shrimp and grits.

The location is great, the staff is pleasant and the food is on point! We drive down a couple times a year from Oklahoma to eat shrimp and grits.

The location is great, the staff is pleasant and the food is on point! We drive down a couple times a year from Oklahoma to eat shrimp and grits.

The location is great, the staff is pleasant and the food is on point! We drive down a couple times a year from Oklahoma to eat shrimp and grits.

O M G. GO HERE! If you're in Galveston, visit The Gumbo Diner. DELICIOUS through and through. I wish we had come for breakfast because it looked amazing. We had the seafood platter, the bourbon pl…

O M G. GO HERE! If you're in Galveston, visit The Gumbo Diner. DELICIOUS through and through. I wish we had come for breakfast because it looked amazing. We had the seafood platter, the bourbon pl…

I chose The Gumbo Diner because of its retro look and location. After reviewing the wide selection of food. I chose the seafood omelette and cheese grits. OMG. This food made my taste buds dance…

We've visited the Gumbo Diner before and every time is delightful. The staff are welcoming, friendly, and attentive. The food is delicious and plentiful as well as being reasonably priced. One ser…

I ordered the chicken and Waffle plate and was very impressed with it. The chicken tenders were very tender and the waffle was light and fluffy; the portions were such that I was unable to finish…

Everything was fantastic. My server Alex was very nice and informative. I love all the artwork on the walls. I had the chicken and waffles and the sweet smell of waffle filled the restaurant. Will …

Took me forever but finally writing my review but here we are haha. breakfast was absolutely delicious, my boys BJ and Bobby hooked it up! Exceptional service sitting at the counter, great conversa…

GREAT GUMBO. Other food was very good as well. Daniel was knowledgeable and friendly. Wonderful atmosphere. Plan on going back.

This is one of our top 3 breakfast spots in Galveston and has been for years. Folks there are great, atmosphere is nostalgic, and the oldies music takes me back to younger years. Today was a good…

Nice place to eat and you are able to see the beach across the street! Reasonable prices & better tasting food. Our server Karen was really sweet and gave us recommendations on other fun activities…

The food was delicious and our server, Daniel, was amazing! He worked hard on keeping our two children happy and full, not an easy task! The portions (and pancakes) are huge and prices reasonable.

This spot is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! The environment is so sweet and the staff is amazing! I would definitely recommend for a more casual meal.

We ordered the seafood platter and The Hangover burger! The food was great and reasonably priced. Our server Emily was very helpful and attentive. We will definitely come back!

Diamond, our waitress, was super sweet! The chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak were melt in your mouth. Catfish was hot and fresh and fried shrimp was so good! The flavors were spot on. The reason I gave the food a 4 was bc the seafood gumbo was so salty and we barely ate any of it. Flavor was okay too. Reaux tasted a little burned. Would not order that again, but everything else was tasty.

Kelly Moody

Gumbo Diner is one of those little *casual* Galveston spots that just feels right the moment you walk in. It’s small and cozy inside, with that classic diner charm and a good mix of locals and beach visitors. The staff is always kind, welcoming, and quick to take care of you, which makes the whole experience feel easy and relaxed. The food is exactly what you want when you are by the beach. The gumbo is rich, hearty, and full of flavor. You can taste that it’s made with love and fresh ingredients. The crab balls and po’boys are excellent too, and breakfast here is a hidden gem. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and seasoned perfectly. The best part might be the view. The diner sits right across from the beach, so you can look out at the water while you eat. It’s such a nice, simple pleasure that makes the meal feel special every time. It can get busy since it’s a local favorite, but it’s always worth the wait. The prices are fair, the service is great, and the atmosphere is pure Galveston charm. If you want good food, friendly people, and that perfect beach view, Gumbo Diner is the place to go.

Tyler

A good diner that is easy on the pocketbook, smashed spuds were good & chicken fried steak had an excellent batter. Dee our server was a pleasure & made us feel right at home.

G MURPH

I enjoyed the seafood gumbo. I didn't enjoy the crawfish Po Boy because I wasn't a fan of either sauce used in the sandwich. But there was a good amount of crawfish. Next time I will order my Po Boy dry and just use the Texas Pete from the table to give it some moisture and a little bit of heat. I also want to go back to try the seafood omelet. The service was great and I always enjoy looking out at the water when enjoying a meal.

+4

The staff was very friendly. Family type atmosphere. we had a big group and we all tried side things with no complaints

The staff was very friendly. Family type atmosphere. we had a big group and we all tried side things with no complaints

+Customer service was excellent.\n+Food portions are huge.\n+The hash browns were crunchy and crispy, just how I like them.\n\n-Both, the seafood gumbo as well as the chicken and sausage gumbo, tas…

+Customer service was excellent.\n+Food portions are huge.\n+The hash browns were crunchy and crispy, just how I like them.\n\n-Both, the seafood gumbo as well as the chicken and sausage gumbo, tas…

The food here is ok. We had breakfast here. It’s a very small place, rather aged and the noise flows into the dining area. Our server was overwhelmed with the number of customers, so the service was …

The food here is ok. We had breakfast here. It’s a very small place, rather aged and the noise flows into the dining area. Our server was overwhelmed with the number of customers, so the service …

The food here is ok. We had breakfast here. It’s a very small place, rather aged and the noise flows into the dining area. Our server was overwhelmed with the number of customers, so the service …

The food here is ok. We had breakfast here. It’s a very small place, rather aged and the noise flows into the dining area. Our server was overwhelmed with the number of customers, so the service wa…

Staffer forget to put our food orders in and food burned and find hair in food. They were trying force hair food to be eaten and we told them no.. take tht cost off and threw food away. they don't ca…

Staffer forget to put our food orders in and food burned and find hair in food. They were trying force hair food to be eaten and we told them no.. take tht cost off and threw food away. the…

Got the chicken and waffles, both were fresh and hot. Didn't take long at all for the food or a table. Staff was average when it came to being friendly and courteous.

Went here for lunch with the family. Excellent service, great recommendations by the server. I wasn’t sure if I wanted grits or gumbo so I got the sampler. The cheesy grits were amazing! The gumbo however left a lot to desire, something about the broth just felt off. My son got the cheese burger and loved it, also love that they had sweet potato fries, really good! Also make sure to get the beignets, they make them fresh!

High Tide

Stopped by for lunch to get a quick fix. The place is small can get crowded quickly. The servers are pretty quick so be ready to order (they're not new). I order the seafood platter, and it's alright sometimes the the oysters 🦪 are very small. The main thing here is the breakfast 🥞. The pancakes are thick! I had them before and couldn't finish it! They make them homemade right in front of you! (At the bar). It's not a bad place if hungry for breakfast, you will leave stuffed! 😵‍💫

Heard about this place and decided to give it a try. Since the name was Gumbo I wanted to give it a try. Had the seafood large bowl. Service was good. The gumbo rue was well done but the gumbo flav…

It was ok. The fish was fried good but too greasy. The service was nice and made sure we were good and did not need anything else. It reminded me of a dinner. It had music Playing.

I ordered a chicken fried steak for delivery and found a roach next to my mashed potatoes. I don't remember ordering that.

I ordered a chicken fried steak for delivery and found a roach next to my mashed potatoes. I don't remember ordering that.