The Gumbo Diner

3602 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX (Directions) | Phone: (409)762-3232

About

The Gumbo Diner is where classic American dining and New Orleans flair meets the beach. Offering Southern breakfast staples, chicken & waffles, tasty burgers and some of the best Texas gulf fried shrimp on the coast. The Gumbo Diner is a hit among locals and visitors to the island. This soon-to-be Galveston legend is guaranteed to please anyone’s taste buds.

Hours

Monday: 8:00AM – 9:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM – 9:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM – 10:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM – 10:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM – 9:00PM

Hours are subject to change.

General

Casual
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Great for Families & Groups
Located on Seawall

Menus

Breakfast

Fresh-Cracked Classics

QUICK TWO EGGS BREAKFAST
2 eggs, 2 bacon strips or 2 savory sausage links, grits or hash browns & toast
8.99

CREATE YOUR OWN OMELET
Your choice of any 3 of the following: American, cheddar, pepper jack, Swiss, bacon, sausage, ham, extra cheese, diced tomatoes, green peppers, onions, spinach, mushrooms. Additional items $.50 each. Served with grits or hash browns.

SIMPLE & FIT EGG WHITE OMELET
Filled with spinach, mushrooms, onions & swiss cheese, topped with diced tomatoes & served with seasonal mixed fruit & wheat toast
9.99

HAPPY DAYS COMBO
2 eggs, 2 sausage links, hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with strawberry or blueberry topping
9.99

BISCUITS & GRAVY COMBO
1 fluffy buttermilk biscuit with 2 savory sausage links and plenty of country gravy, with 2 eggs; choice of hash browns or grits 9.29

SOUTHWESTERN OMELET
Ham, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, topped with Ranchero Sauce
11.99

Hearty Breakfast

All Hearty Breakfast meals come with two eggs, hash browns or grits & toast

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK & EGGS
11.99

PORK CHOP & EGGS
11.99

STEAK & EGGS
13.9

COUNTRY HAM & EGGS
9.99

Morning Favorites

CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Skinless fried chicken tenders served on a buttermilk waffle with whipped butter & maple syrup
11.99

BACON & WAFFLES
Buttermilk waffle with a side of bacon
9.99

BEIGNETS
The flavor of the Big Easy in a sweet, New Orleans Style Pastry (3)
3.99
One Dozen Special – 10.00 Box ‘em up and take some home

QUICK BELGIAN WAFFLE
Golden Belgian waffle topped with whipped butter & served with warm maple syrup
6.99
Add Blueberry, Strawberry or Banana Topping for $1.29

SHRIMP & GRITS
Sautéed shrimp with stone ground cheese grits & green onion, served with garlic bread
13.99

PANCAKES
Pancakes are a diner tradition. We make ours extra large & fluffy – the Gumbo Diner way! Buttermilk pancakes with choice of: Blueberry, Banana, Pecan, Chocolate Chip or Strawberry Topping
(1) $3.59 | (3) $8.99

Breakfast Specialties

HUEVOS RANCHEROS
A Texas Classic! 2 eggs any style layered on a flour tortilla topped with ranchero sauce, cheddar cheese, ranch style pinto beans, sour cream & green onions served with hash browns & your choice of sausage or bacon
9.99

SEAFOOD OMELET
Crawfish, crab & shrimp omelet with swiss cheese, served with grits or hash browns
13.99

Breakfast Sides

2 BACON STRIPS
2.59

2 SAUSAGE LINKS
2.99

BISCUIT
1.99

HAM STEAK
3.99

TOAST & JELLY
1.49

HASH BROWNS
1.99

GRITS
1.99

ONE EGG
1.99

TWO EGGS
3.99

RANCHERO SAUCE
1.29

SEASONAL FRUIT
2.99

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Lunch & Dinner

Appetizers

TOASTED PARMESAN GARLIC BREAD
4.99

NOLA’S SEAFOOD BALLS
9.99

JACKED UP JALAPEÑOS
Fried jalapeños stuffed with crab, shrimp & crawfish
9.99

FRIED PICKLES OR FRIED OKRA
6.99

ICED GULF SHRIMP
Served with zesty cocktail sauce & lemon (8)
9.99

CAJUN PISTOLETTES
Fried roll stuffed with crawfish étouffée (2)
7.99

Oyster Bar

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
Market

BBQ OYSTERS
Market

CHAR-GRILLED OYSTERS
Market

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP
9.99

Salads

Add To Any Salad: Fried or Ice Shrimp, Fried or Grilled Chicken for 4.99

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD
Choice of dressing: Blue Cheese or Buttermilk Ranch Topped with red onion, bacon and tomato
7.99

GREEK SALAD
Romaine lettuce tossed with fresh vegetables, imported kalamata olives, capers, tomatoes, peppers, oregano & feta cheese in our signature Greek dressing
7.99

CAESAR SALAD
Fresh romaine lettuce with shredded parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, and our signature dressing
7.99

CHEF SALAD
Romaine lettuce, country ham, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, egg, tomatoes, croutons & buttermilk ranch dressing
10.99

Burgers & More

Add fresh-cut potato fries for 2.39. Toppings: all toppings free (excluding cheese & bacon). Cheese 1.29 (American, Swiss, Pepper Jack); Bacon 1.29. Build your own or get it gumbo bar style ( lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mustard)

FISH SANDWICH
Crispy fried catfish filet with American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles & tartar sauce
8.99

CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled or fried with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, & mayo
7.99

CLUB SANDWICH
Toasted bread, ham, turkey, American cheese. lettuce, tomato, bacon & mayo
9.99

HANGOVER BURGER
Two lean flame grilled patties, Swiss cheese, American cheese, bacon, fried onion rings, topped with a perfectly cooked egg
11.99

BIG DADDY BURGER
An enormous three quarter pound burger! Three 100% fresh lean American beef patties
9.99

GUMBO BURGER
Half a pound of two lean beef patties, flame grilled to a tasty sizzle
7.99

JUNIOR BURGER
Juicy flame grilled lean quarter pound patty
5.99

Famous Gumbo & Étouffée

Served with steamed rice

SEAFOOD GUMBO
Shrimp, crab and oyster
Lil Daddy 12.99 | Big Daddy 17.99

CHICKEN & SAUSAGE GUMBO
Lil Daddy 11.99 | Big Daddy 15.99

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE
Crawfish cooked in a rich and spicy medium dark roux sauce of
tomatoes, celery, onion & bell peppers. Served over steamed rice
16.99

Soon to Be Famous Po-Boys

All seafood po-boys come dressed with tabasco infused mayo, zesty cocktail sauce, shredded cabbage & pickles.

SHRIMP
Shorty 9.99 | Full 12.99

CRAWFISH TAIL
Shorty 9.99 | Full 12.99

OYSTER
Shorty 10.99 | Full 13.99

HALF &HALF
Choice of 2 from above
Shorty 10.99 | Full 13.99

BBQ OYSTER
Shorty 10.99 | Full 13.99

FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB
Shorty 13.99 | Full 18.99

Seafood Platters

SHRIMP PLATTER
Succulent shrimp, grilled, fried, or blackened resting on house-cut fries, served with a side of cocktail sauce and lemon wedge
16.99

OYSTER PLATTER
Tender oysters, deep fried and placed over house-cut fries
17.99

FISH PLATTER
Moist & flaky catfish filets, grilled, fried or blackened, served on our house-cut fries
13.99

SEAFOOD PLATTER
A sample of all things good: succulent shrimp, tender oysters and tasty fish filet, all served
on a heaping plate of house-cut fries
18.99

All Day Breakfast

BEIGNETS
The flavor of the Big Easy in a sweet, New Orleans Style Pastry (3)
3.99
One Dozen Special – 10

SOUTHWESTERN OMELET
Ham, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, topped with Ranchero Sauce
11.99

SEAFOOD OMELET
Crawfish, crab & shrimp omelet with swiss cheese, served with cheese grits
13.99

BACON & PANCAKES
Buttermilk pancakes with a side of bacon
9.99

BIG BEACH BREAKFAST
3 eggs, 3 bacon strips, cheese grits & pancake
10.99

THE DINER’S TEXAS MELT
Bacon, egg, cheese, and avocado on Texas Toast, served with French fries
9.49

CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Skinless fried chicken tenders served on a buttermilk waffle with whipped butter & maple syrup
11.99

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK & EGGS
with 2 eggs, grits, & toast
11.99

PORK CHOP & EGGS
with 2 eggs, grits, & toast
11.99

T-BONE STEAK & EGGS
with 2 eggs, grits, & toast
13.99

House Favorites

BAJA FISH TACOS
Three corn tortillas, layered with shredded cabbage, perfectly seasoned pan seared catfish, dressed with our chipotle aioli, topped with pico de gallo. Served with steamed rice and ranch style pinto beans
14.99

SHRIMP & GRITS
Sautéed shrimp with stone ground cheese grits & green onion, served with garlic bread
13.99

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN
Breaded to order, served with mashed potatoes and gravy with your choice of one side
11.99

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Breaded to order, served with mashed potatoes and gravy with your choice of one side
12.99

COASTAL CUISINE
Fried catfish on a bed of steamed rice, topped with crawfish étouffée, served with a side of garlic bread.
14.99