Good Places To Eat
Port Aransas Restaurants (* my favorites)
*Beach Lodge
2016 On the Beach
Phone: 361-749-5713
Description: Beach front restaurant/motel serving homestyle breakfast, grilled short orders, fried and steamed seafood entrees.
Bernie’s Beach House
730 Trout St.
Phone: 361-749-4440
Description: Great night club & deli in the marina area. Enjoy dancing, live music, sandwiches & spirits.
Black Marlin Bar & Grill
258 Snapdragon
Phone: 361-749-4653
Description: Enjoy modern American cuisine, eclectic burgers & cocktails at our elevated bar overlooking the Gulf.
BlueWater Cowboy
229 Beach St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Phone: 361-749-0106
Description: Specializes in sushi and upscale drinks w/ ocean view. Expensive.
Bron’s Shaved Ice & To Go Bar
314 E. Avenue G
Phone: 361-749-5069
Description: Shaved ice & alcoholic beverages to-go or on the patio. Games & entertainment for kids of all ages.
Cancun Mexican Restaurant
1023 State HWY 361, Ste.E
Phone: 361-749-5596
Description: Best Mexican food in town. Drive thru. Full bar. Open Sun-Thurs 6 am to 10 pm, Fri-Sat 6 am to midnight.
Castaways Seafood and Grill
337 N. Alister
Phone: 361-749-5394
Description: Family friendly restaurant & bar that features seafood, fresh fish, steaks…”We cook your catch!”
Coffee Waves Port Aransas
1007 State HWY 361
Phone: 361-749-0825
Description: Coffee, gelato, paninis, frozen drinks, & more. Free WiFi, walk up window.
*Crazy Cajun
303 Beach Street
Phone: 361-749-5069
Description: Cajun style seafood family style. Live entertainment on weekends. Enjoy outside beer garden before dinner.
Donut Palace
604 N. Alister St.
Phone: 361-749-2110
Description: Donuts, croissants & other pastries made fresh daily.
Dylan Coal Oven Pizza
128 Market St suite d, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Phone: 361-416-1844
Description: Homemade pizzas and other Italian dishes. A decent wine menu as well.
*Fins Grill & Icehouse
420 Cotter
Phone: 361-749-8646
Description: Newest waterfront restaurant in Port A. Deck Seating. Full Bar.
*The Gaff
323 Beach St.
Phone: 361-749-5970
Description: Great bar for best pizza’s and sub sandwiches in PortA.
Grumbles Seafood
850 Tarpon St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Phone: 361-749-1990
Description: Texas seafood at its finest, great food with an even better view.
Irie’s Island Food
503 N. Alister St.
Phone: 361-749-2310
Description: A new twist on local fare and many delights from around the globe.
Island Cafe & Smokehouse
301 S. Alister St.
Phone: 361-749-1741
Description: An old island establishment, opening @ 6 am, breakfast, lunch & dinner. Steaks & Seafood.
Keepers at Caldwell Pier
230 N. On the Beach
Phone: 361-749-5333
Description: Great food, all your fishing, camping & beach needs. Located on the 1300 ft. lighted fishing pier.
Kody’s
2034 State HWY 361
Phone: 361-749-8226
Description: Great food in a casual family atmosphere with 18 holes of miniature golf.
La Playa Mexican Grille
222 Beach St.
Phone: 361-749-0022
Description: Featuring seafood, sizzling fajitas and Tex-Mex favorites made fresh daily. Over 35 premium tequilas.
*Lelos
212 Beach St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
Phone: 361-416-1792
Description: Comfortable bar & grill serving moderately famous burgers and beer, and specialty cocktails.
Lisabella’s
165 Social Circle
Phone: 361-749-4222
Description: Casual Dining at its finest. Full bar.
MacDaddy’s Family Kitchen
118 Beach St.
Phone: 361-749-2271
Description: Southern favorites such as fried chicken, fresh seafood, and some of the best BBQ in the Coastal Bend.
Miss K Catering & Gourmet Food
1726 State HWY 361, Ste. I
Phone: 361-749-7776
Description: Dine in at the bistro, grab a casserole to go or have us deliver! Catering weddings, events, lunches – all special occasions.
Moby Dicks Restaurant and Gift Shop
517 S. Alister
Phone: 361-749-9447
Description: Great seafood-burgers-steaks-sandwiches-souvenirs & gifts.
Phoenix Restaurant & Bar
3500 Island Moorings Pkwy, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Phone: 361-749-9277
Description: Fresh Seafood and prime cuts of meat. Wine cellar, premium indoor bar. Casual outdoor dining.
Port Aransas Pizza Company
2217 State HWY 361
Phone: 361-749-1530
Description: Chicago style pizza. Take out and delivery.
Port”A” Pizzeria
407 E. Avenue G
Phone: 361-749-5226
Description: Pizza, calzones, pasta & salad bar. Open daily, lunch & dinner. Beer & wine.
Quiznos Subs
347 W Cotter Ave
Phone: 361-749-1901
Description: We offer high quality meats, melted cheese, signature sauces and artisan bread for all our toasted subs.Description: Texas Island Cuisine. Open to the public. Call for reservations 361-749-3711.
Roosevelt’s Fine Dining
200 (A) E. Cotter Ave.
Phone: 361-749-1540
Description: Seafood, steaks & wine, open from 5 pm – 10 pm. Expensive.
*Seafood & Spaghetti Works
710 S. Alister
Phone: 361-749-5666
Description: Unique menu of seafood, steaks, Italian food, pizza, soup and salad bar. Full bar.
*Stingrays Taphouse & Grill
401 Beach St
Phone: 361-749-2287
Description: Industrial-chic elite sports bar with fresh seafood, burgers, pizza, and a variety of tasty appetizers.
Taqueria San Juan
410 Cut Off Rd.
Phone: 361-749-6521
Description: Mexican & American food. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Full bar.
Tarpon Bar & Grill
224 E. Cotter Ave.
Phone: 361-749-1947
Description: Casual family style dining, outside 2nd floor deck, specialty cocktails.
*Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill
429 Alister
Phone: 361-749-2739
Description: The premier seafood & steak restaurant of Port Aransas.
Trout Street Bar & Grill, Inc.
104 W. Cotter
Phone: 361-749-7800
Description: Upstairs banquet room will accommodate up to 80; wide variety of entre and dessert selections.
Venetian Hot Plate
232 Beach Street
Phone: 361-749-7617
Description: Cucina Italiana. Serving fresh seafood, veal, prime cuts, pastas. Wines at cellar temperatures. Closed Mondays.
*Virginia’s on the Bay
815 Trout Street
Phone: 361-749-4088
Description: Seafood, steaks & sunsets! On the harbor. The best food, the best service, the best sunsets!
Winton’s Island Candies
600 S. Alister
Port Aransas, Texas 78373
Phone: 361-749-4773
Description: Come in for our world famous hand made carmel!
For more information, please visit the Port Aransas Chamber Of Commerce site at www.portaransas.org.
*My favorites, but lots of great restaurants to explore!
Restaurant’s Closed Permanently
- Drop Anchor
- Frankie’s Kitchen
- Giggity’s
- La Baratari
- Mustang Island Food Company
- Sammy’s
- Shell’s Pasta & Seafood
- Wild Horse Saloon & Grill