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The Gumbo Diner

3602 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

The Gumbo Diner

3602 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

4.4/5

the Gumbo Diner

The Gumbo Diner on Seawall Blvd is the place for southern staples like chicken & waffles, country-fried chicken, and New Orleans-style Beignets.

What's On The Menu

FULL BREAKFAST SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK

Breakfast Staples

Southwestern Omelet

Ham, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, topped with ranchero sauce.

Seafood Omelet

Crawfish, crab, and shrimp omelet with Swiss cheese. Served with cheese grits

Bacon & Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes with a side of bacon.

Big Beach Breakfast

3 eggs, 3 bacon strips, cheese grits & a pancake.

Chicken & Waffles

Skinless fried chicken tenders on a buttermilk waffle with whipped butter & maple syrup.

The Diner’s Texas Melt

Bacon, egg, cheese, and avocado on Texas Toast, served with french fries.

Beignets

The flavor of the Big Easy in a sweet, New Orleans style pastry.

(3) Beignets | (12) Beignets

Fresh-Cracked Classics

Quick Two-Egg Breakfast

2 eggs, 2 bacon strips or 2 savory sausage links, grits or hash browns & toast.

Happy Days Combo

2 eggs, 2 sausage links, hash browns, and 2 buttermilk pancakes topped with cool strawberry or warm blueberry.

Southwestern Omelet

Ham, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, topped with ranchero sauce.

Create Your Own Omelet

Your choice of any 3 of the following: American, Cheddar, pepper jack, Swiss, bacon, sausage, ha, extra cheese, diced tomatoes, green peppers, onions, spinach or mushrooms. Additional items .60 ea. Served with grits or hash browns.

Simple & Fit Egg White Omelet

Filled with spinach, mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese. Topped with diced tomatoes and served with seasonal mixed fruit and wheat toast.

Biscuits & Gravy Combo

One fluffy buttermilk biscuit with two savory sausage links & plenty of country gravy with 2 eggs and your choice of hash browns or grits.

Morning Favorites

Quick Belgian Waffle

Golden delicious Belgian waffle topped with whipped butter, served with warm maple syrup. Add blueberry, strawberry, or banana topping

Shrimp & Grits

Sautéed shrimp with stone-ground cheese grits and green onion. Served with garlic bread.

Bacon & Waffles

Buttermilk waffle with a side of bacon.

Pancakes

Pancakes are a diner tradition. We make our buttermilk pancakes extra large & fluffy – the Gumbo Diner way! Served with your choice of Blueberry, Banana, Pecan, Chocolate Chip or Strawberry Topping.

(1) Pancake | (3) Pancakes

Hearty Breakfast

Country Fried Steak & Eggs

Country Ham Steak & Eggs

Lunch & Dinner

Appetizers

Jacked-Up Jalapenos

Extra large golden fried jalapeños stuffed with crab, shrimp, and crawfish.

Fried Pickles
Southern Fried Okra
Cajun Pistolettes

(2 pc.) Fried roll stuffed with crawfish étouffée.

Toasted Garlic Parmesan Bread
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Iced Gulf Shrimp

(8 pc.) Served with zesty cocktail sauce and lemon.

BBQ Seasoned Oysters

½ Dozen or Dozen

Salads

Salad Dressings:

Ranch | Bleu Cheese | Creamy Italian | Thousand Island

Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed with olives, capers, tomatoes, peppers, oregano, cucumber, feta cheese & signature Greek dressing. Add fried or iced shrimp, fried or grilled chicken

House Salad

Romaine Lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheese, garlic croutons, & our signature dressing. Add fried or iced shrimp, fried or grilled chicken +6.29

Our Famous Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo

Shrimp, crab, and oyster. Li’l Daddy or Big Daddy

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Li’l Daddy or Big Daddy

Seafood Platters

Shrimp Platter

Fried succulent shrimp resting on fries, served with a side of cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge.

Oyster Platter

Tender Oysters, Deep Fried and Placed Over Fries

Fish Platter

Moist & flaky filets of catfish, grilled, fried, or blackened, served on our fries.

Seafood Platter

A sample of all things good: friend succulent shrimp, tender oysters, and tasty fish fillet, all served on a plate of fries.

Bourbon Street Platter

Shrimp Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee, Char Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Served Over Jambalaya with Cajun Green Beans

Po-Boys

Po-Boys dressed with tabasco infused mayo, zesty cocktail sauce, shredded cabbage, & pickles

Shrimp Po-Boy

Fried Crawfish Tail Po-Boy

Fried Oyster Po-Boy

Half & Half Po-Boy

House Favorites
Crawfish Etouffee

A traditional cajun delight served with white rice.

Baja Fish Tacos

Three corn tortillas, layered with shredded cabbage, pan seared catfish, chipotle aioli & pico de gallo. Served with steamed rice and ranch style pinto beans.

Country Fried Chicken

Breaded to order. Served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and your choice of one side.

Country Fried Steak

Breaded to order. Served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and your choice of one side.

Coastal Cuisine

Fried catfish over steamed rice, topped with crawfish étouffée & served with a side of garlic bread.

Shrimp & Grits

Sautéed shrimp with stone-ground cheese grits and green onion. Served with garlic bread.

Desserts

Beignets

The flavor of the Big Easy in a sweet, New Orleans-style pastry.

(3) Beignets | (12) Beignets

Bread Pudding

Homemade Bread Pudding

*Prices and Availability Subject to Change

Hours of operation