Our food was good. We were a party of 6 with different entries. The grilled chicken was good, the crab sliders were a little too mushy, and the buffalo chicken sandwich was so big it was impossible to eat. The fish plate and tacos were good. Overall the food was okay. We had a 50 minute wait but once we were seated service was quick. We did not have a long wait for our food. Our server was very good. It was my first visit to FINS. I have had better. The parking is a problem but there is an overflow lot behind Stripes. It would be helpful if that were posted somewhere in their parking lot.

Fins is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a high-quality meal in Port Aransas. The table-side service is attentive, and the food is prepared with great care. Sure, you can find a cheaper meal elsewhere, but when you consider the cleanliness of the restaurant, the professionalism of the wait staff, and the pride they put into both the quality and the portion sizes, it’s worth every penny. Highly recommend!

I had such a great experience at Fins! The skinny onion rings were light, crispy, and absolutely addictive. I went with the Port A Burger, and wow—it was a knockout. Juicy and perfectly cooked, topped with fried jalapeños, bacon, cheese, and an awesome spicy sauce that tied it all together. Every bite was loaded with flavor. Our server, Jamie, was fantastic—warm, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. The whole place had a clean, relaxed, and welcoming vibe that made it easy to just enjoy the meal. Between the excellent food, perfect service, and great atmosphere, this was one of those meals you walk away from already planning your next visit. Loved it!

The poorboy sandwich was really good. Service was excellent. The sweet potato fries were delicious. Only thing was the breading on the fried Mahi Mahi, it was really thick. A lighter batter would have been tastier.

We ordered our food there it was fantastic. Our waitress was amazing. Orders for taking quickly and served quickly. Order was accurate. Atmosphere was very very nice. Little too warm to sit outside on the deck.

Enjoyed the location (sat outside by the marina). Friendly service. We got grilled shrimp and creole mahi-mahi (it's topped with gumbo). Both were delicious. Loved their fried calamari (not chewy/rubbery).

We went for lunch; it was a little pricey, but it’s totally worth it. The fish and shrimp were super fresh, and the burgers were great. The kids loved their meals, and the atmosphere was definitely enjoyable. We are going back when we visit again; I highly recommend it!

Captain Kelly's Deep Sea Headquarters gave us an amazing fishing trip! My 10-year-old son and I had the best time ever. As soon as he dropped his hook in the water, he was catching fish—just like that! Captain Kelly knew exactly where to go and put the boat right on top of the snapper. You could tell he really knew what he was doing. The crew was super friendly and helpful too. If you're thinking about going deep sea fishing, don’t wait—book your trip with Captain Kelly! You won’t regret it!

My Husband took our 7 year old son and his friend on the 8 hour trip and reported back that they had the best time!! The deck hands were awesome, everyone caught something. Snapper, sharks, King fish and more!! Everyone had an awesome time and my son can't wait to go again. Would definitely recommend 👌

We had an awesome day out on the water with Captain Kevin and his crew! From the moment we left the dock, the communication was clear and professional. Captain Kevin really knew what he was doing—he consistently put us on the fish and moved us to better spots whenever things slowed down. The deckhands were phenomenal: patient, helpful, and constantly working hard to make sure everyone was taken care of. These guys really hustled and created a great experience for everyone on board. We all hit our quota of red snapper, which made the trip even more rewarding. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because we were told not to bring any snacks, yet some passengers had backpacks. When we went to buy food onboard, it had already run out, which was pretty frustrating. We left early the morning to make the 2 hour trip to board, so when we got back after the trip we were quite famished. Highly recommend this charter—just eat before you go or double-check the food policy in advance!

This was our 3rd charter with Deep Sea Headquarters. This time we took the 24 hour charter out. Was a little dissappointed because Texas closed the Amber Jack Tuna season that morning so we weren't able to target those fish. But that didnt matter we came back to shore with ALOT of fish! Multiple varieties of Snapper, we caught Red Snapper too but had to throw them back since they were out of season. Everybody came back with 3 King fish each. Other people caught Mahi, Sharks, and lots other fish. Deck hands and Captain were so attentive and kind. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back.

Went out on the 12 October 8 hour trip. Really good time overall and very reasonably priced. Weren’t sure what we were going to be targeting but Capt let us know pretty early we’d be targeting vermillions about 35 miles off shore. Ended up being about 2.5 hours out, 2.5-3 hours of fishing, and 2.5 hours back. Seas were about as good as you could ask for, some good sized rollers but spaced apart so not not bad at all. Boat was pretty packed, I think 47 on board but really didn’t feel crowded at all, couple of tangles but it wasn’t bad. We limited out on the vermillions pretty fast. Deck hands were quick to rig everyone up for the bigger fish after we filled our coolers. Aside from the vermillions caught some big red snappers (had to throw them back unfortunately since it was off season but they were pigs), lane snappers, dog snappers, blue runners and a couple of good sized sharks. The two deckhands were excellent, very enthusiastic and friendly despite being extremely busy. We aren’t afraid to get our hands dirty so unhooked our own fish whenever we could since they were running around but they would get to you eventually if you are uncomfortable with that. Can’t bring any food or drink on board but they had plenty for purchase, it’s not clearly displayed so don’t be afraid to ask them, they’ll grab it for you quickly. There is a bathroom on board, it’s not glorious but it will do the trick in a pinch. Plenty of bait was doled out to all of us and they cut new bait when targeting the larger fish later on. Make sure you’ve got sunscreen and a hat, and if you’ve got a sensitive butt bring a pad with you because sitting on the side can be uncomfortable after a few hours. They will clean your fish for you afterwards for a very reasonable price, it does take a bit though after a good trip so be patient. Overall a really good time for the three of us, would 100% go with them again. Limited out, great crew and other guests, I’ve got zero complaints

Started chartering with them when Captain Kelly was on the Pelican 20 plus years ago and have been on all the fleet . We chartered the new King Fisher for a 12 hour trip with captain Jake , and deck hands Loyd and Cameron . There was 12 of us on board and we all had an incredible time. The crew was amazing and catered to everyone!!! I can’t thank the crew and staff enough!! We will be back and will be requesting the same crew!!

It's an adequate experience at best. There were hardly any fish, even trying two different spots. I don't blame anyone for that, that's just how fishing is. But.... 1. DO NOT GET the starboard side of the boat in the afternoon. We were in the sun most of the time while the port side got shade almost the whole time. 2. No hand sanitizer or soap onboard. You're handling squid and fish heads, but the only remedy is a one sink bathroom back in the shop...which everyone (40 of us onboard) rushed to right after. 3. The crew seemed pretty surly. Maybe just a bad day? It seemed like more of a chore for them, like the job was annoying them. 4. No one checked to see if you had a fishing license or even took our boarding ticket. We just went with the group and wandered onto the boat together. 5. Went out into the bay for 39 minutes, then moved to another spot 12 minutes back, then another 30 minutes to get back to port. That's a big chunk of time for a 3.5 hour excursion. I know they have to get away from the ferry and the shipping lane, but we were practically halfway to Corpus.

We went on the Thursday night adults only sunset cruise and had a great time! It fulfilled a childhood dream of mine to set sails on the red dragon! Super fun, the crew was entertaining and the drink prices were super affordable! We also got to see dolphins near the end! Definitely will be back again next time we visit the beach!

We had a blast on this pirate ride, you as an adult have to relax and have fun too. The crew made jokes, did fun activities, and even had some interactive "surprises". Our evening cruise also ended up being a beautiful sunset cruise with many dolphins sightings. Our kids loved it. They had snacks and an adult beverage area, and the ride was very smooth sailing. They had an 18&over seating area too if desired. Overall great job, I know entertainment can be rough sometimes.

My family and I had the best time on the morning cruise and my daughter loves it so much we did the evening cruise the same day. I couldn't get her off the boat!! The "show" was so amazing and you could tell they loved what they did. The kids had a blast and it's fun for all ages!! The bartender Echo, was phenomenal!! The drinks were fantastic! They definitely have found lifetime pirates with us!! Will definitely be making this a must do every time we come down!!

The "Crew" were absolutely awesome. Very family friendly attraction, especially for the younger children. Even my teenager had a great time. They were very interactive with the kids, plus the bonus of seeing the dolphins and a gorgeous sunset. Would highly recommend giving the Red Dragon Pirate Cruise a try.

Went on the 6:30 trip on 4 June 2025. The actors were amazing with ALL of the kiddos. My daughter was a little scared/nervous and the main character “poison” gave her a stuffed parrot to cheer her up. From then on she was excited and participated in all other activities. I highly recommend going on this adventure If you have kids ages 4-12 years old.

was before Halloween - Boos Cruise (~1½ hrs). Most minors & many adults in costume. Pirates (crew/staff) were excellent & safety-conscious: friendly, funny, kids entertained whole trip. Available cocktails were decent.

Regardless of age, you'll have a great experience. Safe, lots of fun, great activities, and great memories. Wish we would've done this sooner as my kids are now teens; yet they still had fun.

Bathrooms were Very clean, 3 stalls in the women’s… 2 locations right in the park. Well lit, beautiful white mosaic sequence floor and walls. Really thoughtfully designed space. It’s inviting and not creepy like most of the beach bathrooms in town. There are filtered water hydration stations at the front of each bathroom where we filled up our kettles to boil water for our cup ramen which was perfect as there are tables and covered areas aplenty here. Tons of parking. Just a great little place to hang out. Wish our kids were young again, as the playground looked awesome and super clean. They’ve spent a ton of money on this park. There are boats docked around, you can see the ferry and pirate cruises go by. It’s just a perfect place for a respite

Our 1st time visiting... we drove a distance but was worth it. The park is incredible. My kids and I enjoyed it. The free dolphin watch experience though was our favorite. This is definitely a must visit place for locals and tourists. An experience for the entire family. Did I mention its free!!!?

Great park! So much fun for the kids. They have a cooking mist that helps with the heat. Great place to dolphin watch, there were so many out there. Amazing!

Great location to view the dolphins playing in the wake from the ferry and the ships that pass. Sometimes they come up to the sea wall and the fishing pier! Plenty of parking marina access, fish cleaning station, bathrooms, play ground updated in 2025, grassy area to run and play ( throw foot ball , kick around a soccer ball) it’s FREE!!! No charge to park , or play , no charges to fish - you do need a license to fish the pass waters.

Quiet area to watch boats and marine life. Pier for fishing and benches to sit in the shade. Rocks big enough to walk and sit on if you wanted to sit closer to the water. Playground for the kids.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, what an unexpected gem at Robert’s Point Park! We were sent here by the lovely folks at the front desk of our White Cap hotel, and let me tell you, this place blew us away! Who knew you could spot wild dolphins swimming right in front of you at a Texas port? It was like they were putting on a show just for us—flipping and splashing so close we could almost high-five them! 🐬 And that’s not all—we also saw tons of sea turtles gliding through the water. The best part? No need to shell out big bucks to see dolphins trapped in a pool. This is nature at its finest, and we’re still buzzing from the experience! Highly recommend this spot for any nature-loving traveler looking for a delightful surprise. 🌊✨

Bring the kids make a day of it, way worth the drive plus you get to ride the ferry. It’s so amazing and beautiful out here

The absolute best time!!! The guys were incredible! Kind, laughed with us, made us feel super safe, explained everything clearly! We felt safe the entire time which let us laugh and have fun! Well worth the price! Definitely go for the last time of the day! Beautiful sunset! Even though one of my kids was just along for the ride on the boat, Wes still laughed with him and made him feel comfortable. Boat is awesome, amazing views! Don't miss out on a chance to do something like this!! YOLO!

Beautiful experience! Mike & Shelby were our crew - Phenomenal! They made us feel safe and took some excellent photos for us!

First time doing this. The communication was great. Continued to answer what ever questions I had. Reservations easy. The guys were really nice, friendly, and helpful. Even talked in two of my kids to go up with me. Great experience!

Awesome people at this businessthey were very considerate of my family we had a great time all three of us got to parasail together at the very last minute even though a thunderstorm formed miles away heading our way and then they patiently watched it and made sure it was safe for us to go after the storm broke up! We couldn't have asked for more better service which we were fine with not sailing if they didn't think it was a great idea whatever the case they looked out for us and we greatly appreciate them.

Mike and his staff are amazing. I just turned 50 and this was something I wanted to do but my fear of heights stopped me. I am so glad I decided this year to just go for it. My husband went along with me on Friday. The crew was great at explaining everything. I felt very safe. I was also really impressed by how smooth the lift off from the boat and landing back down. The crew seems to have perfected this. I like that they asked if you wanted to dip your toes in the water. When returning to harbor they slowed down and allowed us to watch a pod of dolphins for a few minutes. It was a nice bonus. I loved it so much that on Saturday I went again and took my 10y old daughter this time. It's her birthday soon and she really wanted to dip her toes in. Mike did a great job letting us graze the water. I honestly didn't want to come back down. And everyone was so friendly and shared their knowledge about the area, including some history on San Jose Island. Be sure to pack a small bag or mini cooler with something to drink (no alcohol lol), sunscreen, and a water proof case with a lanyard for your phone.

What a wonderful experience. Mike and Nicole were very friendly and professional, exactly what we were looking for. My 8 year old and myself had a great flight, and it was perfect. Thank you for the para sailing service you guys do in Port Aransas!! Bless

The crew was great friendly and kept pointing out sea turtles and dolphins! Great bucking dudes. Great music and conversation while waiting! Than you guys! Tip your crew people

To start, the staff was friendly, we were served outside and the food arrived quickly. Now the food wasn't bad, as a matter of fact I enjoyed my shrimp and the fish tacos were okay. Unfortunately, that was the issue. It was just...okay. There were bones in the fish and the breading on the shrimp was a little too thick. The fries and the onion rings were good though.

If you feel like eating a good plate of fried fish for a reasonable price then don’t go to this place. It’s a complete tourist trap. They plate I order was a fish and shrimp combo, it comes with fries and slaw. I’m not a huge fan of slaw so for an extra 1.99 I substituted for corn nuggets thinking it sounded good. Then I paid another extra 1.99 for onion rings instead of fries. Both mistakes but not far apparently from the original plate setting that my kid got. The sad appearance of my dinner is what really brought it down to one star. The only reason they got an extra star was because of how nice our server was although completely ignorant to the quality of food she was serving. Paid almost 25 bucks for my meal including tea. I will not eat here again.

Great taste and very friendly staff. We had the snowcrab boil and it was fantastic. The waitress explained the best way to crack the crab legs and how to eat it. Would absolutely recommend!

Update: May 2018: Rebuilding almost complete after Hurricane. It's looking great. They offered a limited menu such as boiled shrimp, pie, and some other options. They even gave our doggie some water while we sat outside to have our lunch. Gumbo and pie were delicious. Bless you. We'll return again. 2017: Fresh flounder and shrimp!! Yum. Enjoyed food and service. Thank you. PS: they have a fish market gift shop too.

Disregard all the one and two ratings. This place is fantastic. If you're looking for real fresh fish tacos, shrimp cocktails ,snapper ,snow crab ,stone crab ,king crab ,and awesome homemade key lime pie. This is the place. The girls are fantastic and phenomenal. They have a store inside that you can purchase all kinds of things. And as you can see in the picture they have very relaxing and laid-back atmosphere.

Waited almost 5 minutes to be seated in an absolutely empty dining room. No sweet tea. 6 shrimp for coconut shrimp is average, just a touch overdone, which for shrimp is high praise. Great crispy fries and malt vinegar on the table makes me happy. Felt rushed at the the end. No one explained that we wouldn't get a bill and you walk to the register to pay and leave, which makes it hard to leave your server a tip. Would do again when craving seafood and too lazy to cook it myself.

This place sold me shrimp and “mahi mahi” and they were both garbage. The shrimp were obviously old frozen shrimp and I have no idea what kind of fish I was given. The fish looked right in the display but it was absolute garbage when I got it home. Do not go here. Worst fish market I’ve ever had the displeasure of giving my business to.

We had lunch at the Trout Street Bar & Grill. I ordered off the lunch menu. I had the Fish Tacos and select the local caught fish, no idea what it was. Tasted like low end fish sticks. I think maybe the taco was microwaved. While it was warm it was dry and hard. I honestly think a McDonald's fish sandwich would have been better. My wife said her food was pretty good. She had Gumbo & a small salad. So good luck Oh, the service was excellent.

Came here with my wife on a long weekend. I ordered an old fashioned; she ordered a blueberry house special drink. The old fashioned arrived and it was the smallest old fashioned I’ve ever seen. Her drink was really good. We had the crab cake as an appetizer, it didn’t have much crab flavor to it. The entrees were excellent - I had the shrimp sampler and all four types of shrimp were delicious. Wife enjoyed her fish entree as well. Dessert was an off-menu peach cobbler. They warned us that they had no ice cream to top it, which is odd since there’s a grocery store just down the road, but okay - let’s try the cobbler. It was uninspired - some peach, some crust, but no real cinnamon/sugar flavor. Was excited for the reservation, but disappointed in the results for the price paid.

Atmosphere was wonderful, we love Port A & the water! Had several servers checking on us, thought that was nice until guests who came in wayyy after us got their appetizers before us, guess thats the illusion! Might have better service is servers stuck to one table at a time. Hardly seen our server. Called it to a servers attention then got ours super hot, with no warning that they obviously forgot about us then rushed it righttt out. Crab cake was super good! After over an hr finally got our food, after we told them just make it to go. Drinks had a peanuty taste?? Also was nice that margaritas weren't with sweet and sour but not sure how they were the best around, in a basic glass for $10. Definitely dont recommend them unless you are rich with plenty of time to waste & weird tastebuds. Got the blackened redfish, was charged extra for blackened when it was an option for how u wanted your fish? Taste raw and burnt at the same time, definitely nothing special for the price or portion. Side said veggies, got rice and gumbo that wasnt even the best or even close. Kids chicken strips, 2 orders, came with 2 strips in one, 3 in the other, fries were not good at all, not even sure how u mess up homemade fries? We love to tip good, as we are locals and understand tourist work, definitely didnt get to do that here. Do not recommend when you are hungry and just trying to have a nice dinner.

For the price, food was okay. BEWARE: they charge a credit card fee and a “mixed drink” fee. We did not find out until the final bill that you get charged for these items ($6 for a $150 meal and $3.46 for a $12 mixed drink). Would have liked to know about the credit card fee ahead of time and wished they had just charged more for the cocktail instead of nickle and dining us. We compared receipts from other restaurants and did not get charged for these items anywhere else.

What started out as a very pleasant dinner with a wonderful server by the name of Devin changed at the end of the mea,, but kitchen messed up our meal. Burger was ordered to be cooked medium but was served well done. We requested bacon which was an add on charge but it wasn't added on to the burger. Didn't realize until we got the charge. Then a slice of cheese was supposed to be free with the way it was presented on the menu, but we were charged. We didn't realize until after bill was paid. Spoke with manager by front door about extra charges and she took a tone that was not pleasant for a manager to take. My sister started to explain and I said let's just go, we aren't getting anywhere. I have been here before and have always enjoyed the food and atmosphere but this manager has put me on pause on going back again.

Upon arrival, my wife and I were warmly greeted by the hostess (I'm sorry I didn't catch her name), who seated us outside, per our request, at a table optimal for watching the sunset. We appreciated her smile and genuine interest in making sure we had a great experience. Our server, Jeffrey K., was the best. He was patient, kind, funny, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Trout Street is lucky to have him as a server. We ordered drinks, the fries appetizer, and split the Gulf shrimp sampler. We had a wonderful evening, and while the food was excellent, it was the kindness and thoughtfulness of the staff that made the night truly special.

This was our favorite spot in North Padre! Fresh, beautiful entrees and sides like the fish and shrimp po boys, and amazing clam chowder. Sweetly staff all around and just a really clean and comfortable place (especially compared to some of the other spots we had the great misfortune of eating at - ahem, DOCS 🙄). Love this place!!!!!!

This is a staple of fast food in Texas. They didn't disappoint. The food was hot, the service was good, and we left satisfied. Granted, it's not fine dining or sofisticated cuisine but it hit the spot. We left satisfied.

We went here earlier today, only thing we’ve eaten today. Hours later our entire family is throwing up. Do not recommend. You guys all need food safety evaluations.

My three friends and I enjoyed a variety of medium sized malts and milk shakes. We ordered easily at the counter inside the newish building with a drive by window and bathrooms. They promptly delivered our order to our umbrela covered table in the well maintained outdoor dinning area adjoining an ample well paved spacious parking lot with a pleasant view. The over cast day and the prevailing trade winds eased the frozen drinks travel by straws...

Great lunch yesterday (Monday) the burger combo beat out Whataburger any time 👍🏼 and the french fries were so crispy, thanks for the awesome lunch

Fast service delicious blizzards and fries ! Thank you !

4pm on a Saturday. There are only 2 other groups of people eating inside. No one at the drive through. I get it, it's slow. There must have been some good gossip going on in back as I had to go looking for someone to take my order. For $15/hr you can work here. Apparently they don't ask for too much.

Fast friendly service and food was made fresh. Highly recommend!

This is a great place for surfing, swimming, beachcombing, and sunrise watching. You can also fish from the surf or from the pier. Nice place for kids to play. Please watch for the weather conditions and the flags on the entrances to the beach. Rip tide can be very strong and dangerous.

The Dunes Condominiums are one of my favorite places to stay. I've been staying here the past few years and I've never had a single problem. Everyone is always so accommodating. My son left his stuffed animal there and everyone went out of their way to recover it for him. I will continue to stay at our home away from home with the best view!

The social climate can feel unwelcoming. Displays of racism and homophobia are common in the whole city; with Confederate and Trump flags frequently visible. Those promoting such views seem protected. The beach is not very clean and people leave their trash every where

This was an awesome park to visit while passing through the area. It was clean and well taken care of. It was fun for the kids and for us. I recommend going there and spending a few hours with the family.

The fee to the park is $12 for the year! That’s is a great price. It has restrooms/port a potty and it’s pet friendly!

I love this beach. Is a great place to relax and take in the sun. I love that you can drive your car all the way to the beach and park. The water is always so warm and the beach is fairly shallow. Not a whole lot of people when it's not a holiday. Unfortunately, that was not the case for labor day weekend. But, still overall a great place to chill. I recommend taking some chairs and beach umbrellas as well as a cooler with cold drinks.

So good, clean beach, chill vibe, clean bathrooms. Great time on the sand and in the water. Our happy place!

My favorite beach, love that you can build a fire other beach and drive right up on it in some places! Other areas are so easy to access and pet friendly, it really is the best!

Great beach! Loved that we could back out car up and set up. Family friendly atmosphere. Fairly clean....did have a syringe wash up next to me. 🤦‍♀️

Had a great time at the beach! Even though there were a lot of people, it was still very nice and clean. I really liked that they had showers to rinse off the sand before getting back in the car, and the free parking was definitely a plus. Overall, a really enjoyable spot to spend the day.

Port aransas it is a very fun touristy summer beach town. Though it is also good for spring and fall. Lots of shops, lots of different choices for food. Nice beach and boardwalk.

Clean beach, life guards present on certain days, there’s showers and plenty of parking. My family and I enjoy visiting here.

Water is unclean though I live in North Texas, this place feels like another country one where people seem indifferent to the wider world. Trump flags, confederate flags fly everywhere, and the social climate can feel unwelcoming, with Confederate symbols and open displays of racism not uncommon. Almost no diversity. Go to Padre Island or anywhere else in the USA to fish etc. Even the fish stay away from here. By the way food is over priced etc.

Port Aransas will always be my favorite place in Texas. I spent every sunrise here for a week and every morning was a treat. I miss Port a 💗

This place requires a reservation. We didn’t know. However, we lucked out because a table for two in the bar canceled so we got squeezed in. The food is exceptional. The owners know everyone in town, from what I saw. It is a good vibe, great food, and a very active social place. I loved the duck. It was cooked to perfection with an impeccable texture. The honey and Dijon glacé was brilliant. He loved his seafood spaghetti. The garlic bread was delicious.

We discovered this great little restaurant in Port Aransas, while exploring the area. At the recommendation of our very helpful waitress, I decided to go with their signature lasagna dish, an excellent choice. Others in our group chose the ribeye steak, shellfish pasta, both were also excellent choices. Our group also enjoyed a very good bottle of wine. After dinner, we ordered creme brulee, rich and delicious flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a nice dining experience.

We love to eat here whenever we visit Port Aransas. It’s small but cozy. Reservations are highly encouraged. The food is fresh and delicious and the service is fabulous. There is even a sign on the door saying noisy children will not be tolerated. Unfortunately I do not think the sign is enforced as there was a loud child screeching constantly while we were there. Since the room is so small it does echo a bit so it made it difficult to converse. Other than that, we always enjoy visiting. I love the pasta and the creme brûlée is superb.

The most amazing bread and oil/balsamic I’ve ever had! Even better than what I tried in Italy. Very friendly servers, but very understaffed. Need reservations to get in as it’s very popular. Due to understaffing our dining experience took over 2 hours but they gave us a free dessert which we appreciated. Delicious food, pork chop was cooked to perfection and the spinach and potatoes were also perfectly seasoned.

By far the best restaurant in Port Aransas, the food is phenomenal! I go every year when I’m down visiting and try something new every time, and happy with everything I’ve had. There used to be a male bartender, he provided the best service and he was also entertaining. I believe the owner is a female and she is on top of her game. Just make sure to call ahead for reservations, I almost didn’t get to go this year they were almost all booked.

Amazing food and service! Be sure to have a reservation!

As good or better Italian fare as you will find along the Coastal Bend. Venetian has a cozy interior and an excellent staff. From the server's assistant to the owner, their knowledge of the menu and attention to creating a great dining experience comes through. They serve top notch traditional Italian cuisine as well as a popular pasta seafood dish, lamb chops, duck and much more. Along with regular menu they offer some additional 'featured' items. Pictured is lasagna, side salad w/ house dressing. Also recommended: Pescatora, Lamb Chop, and I'm sure more after another visit. Dinner hours only.

Food was served warm with barely any seasoning on it. Definitely was not worth the price. Mike is a good waiter that was the best part of eating there. I would normally give a place like this two stars because of the sorry food and high price. Definitely not worth a 30 minute wait. I've had better fish tacos at Long John silver's.

We were down to Port A for a week. We love the food at La Playa so much, we ate there Tuesday AND Thursday! My absolute favorite is Crab Enchiladas. Ate them both nights. Our Thursday server, Sally was exceptional! The Margarita went down just right. When we visit, La Playa is dinner at least once. The arrive an hour early to put your name on the seating list and returning before 5 is well worth it, as is cash only. When we first started eating there, you could get on the list about 15 mins early. Too many know about this gem!

Love everything about La Playa. This came as a recommendation and we love a good fajita plate with a house marg. Wednesday night at 6pm had AN HOUR wait so just beware— the wait was worth it. They are very high tech and have a list of names and will yell your name out the door when your table is ready:) we drove around the island on golf cart for an hour and came back to being third in line. Great business model honestly, they know what they’re doing. When seated there were waters, chips and salsa waiting for us. $9 for a 20oz margarita (mind blown) and less than $40 for a trio fajitas plate for 2!? In what world!?? Anywho, go here!!

La Playa does not open until 5 pm and they do not take reservations. It’s very casual cantina style restaurant but you’ll see some people dressed in nice shorts and button down shirts. At 3:45 pm they put a clipboard on the door where you write your name and then leave or walk across the street and kill an hour at the souvenir shop. But you have to be back a little before 4:45pm and wait for your name to be called and seated. The food is good. I had the crabmeat enchiladas ($17.99) and the wife had the shrimp stuffed enchiladas de Camerones ($16.50). Both dishes were good. Our tab for two with one margarita and two Mexican beers was about $76.00 before tip.

We've been going here for 5 years and my husband's first wish on the island is to hit La Playa! Margaritas are top notch, lil pricey but comes with a kick! The pablano wrapped in fajita is my favorite! Only drawback is it's super small. They put a clipboard on the door at 4pm. When they open at 5 they do down the list until the restaurants full. After that it's an hour or more wait. Oh and cash only! ATM on site though.

We've been loyal customers of La Playa for over 20 years, but our recent visit was deeply disappointing and has us questioning whether we’ll return. While the food remains flavorful and high-quality, we noticed a significant increase in prices paired with dramatically smaller portion sizes. On top of that, several menu items were already unavailable during the opening hour—on a busy weekend. We also feel that space was overwhelmed by large parties. For a restaurant of this size, it might help to limit party sizes to six or fewer to maintain a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests. We truly hope La Playa can return to the standards that earned our loyalty in the first place.

Excellent service and delicious food. We ordered the grilled black drum with crabmeat, grilled vegetables and rice. Every bite was beyond delicious! Your drink was constantly topped off as well as your chips and salsa. We will definitely be back!

There wasn’t a wait, our party of 5 was seated outside right away. Our waitress was kind, but looked frazzled. She took our drink and appetizer order. We weren’t ready to order our main dish at that time, and she didn’t come back to take our order for about 20 minutes. My husband ordered a margarita on the rocks, and when he got the drink he found a hair in it. He went up to the bar to tell her and she just took the drink & dumped it out, then made him a new one. No apology for that. We got our food, and again, my husband found a hair on his French fries. That ruined our dining experience, the rest of the food wasn’t terrible but we were now on the lookout for any more hair. As for atmosphere, the music kept cutting in and out and the fans weren’t blowing much air around.

The food was great. We had the gumbo and the strawberry salad. Gumbo is hard to make with that perfect roux. They aced it. Perfect amount of spice and on point. Salad wash fresh with a homeade dressing that made it crisp and clean. Service was great. Prices were fair. Plenty of parking and bike friendly.

This place came highly recommended but I personally would not eat here again. The crab boil was 100%, the tuna was okay. The atmosphere didnt really have one. Just a crowded restaurant and busy. Online says they are gluten knowledgeable but that wasnt the case. It was not horrible but it was not great. They did have local art work for sale and that was super cool!

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The best mojito in Texas! Cute place! We didn’t eat here but the menu looks great. Island prices. Worth it.

This was my second visit to the restaurant, and both times I’ve loved the food, service, and atmosphere. They offer both indoor and outdoor bars, and the wait staff is always prompt, attentive, and courteous. The environment is spotless, open, and inviting, with a fun island and beach vibe that makes the experience even better.

My Husband Had the Gumbo And a ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT the spice was a little Hottter Then He Likes but it Did NOT Bother him not one bit!! because he ate it all up. 1 Of Our Friend Had surf and turf is steak is phenomenal the shrimp or even the Mungus with Plenty FLAVOR!!! His Wife and I Shared Shrimp Boil It Was Awesome. Wait Staff Was Fantastic. Hats off to the owner

Went to this bar and grill and had an awesome experience. We were seated right away, the service was quick, and the wings were huge and packed with flavor. Definitely a spot I’d come back to when I’m craving good food and chill vibes.

The wife and I had Dinner at Stingrays on Friday evening. The atmosphere is very casual. Maybe 10 tables, plenty of bar seating, pool tables in separate area, about a dozen tv’s for sports. Very beachy atmosphere. Good selection of craft beers, and good choices on the menu. Pizzas looked good but we ordered the Cabo Tacos ($14.99) for the wife, I got the Chicken Bites ($10.99), and the Spinach Artichoke Dip ($10.99). The Cabo Tacos, 3 to an order, were very good. So were the Chicken Bites (I chose habanero mango sauce) and they were very good but the order was kinda small. I also had one of the wife’s Cabo Tacos and we shared the Spinach Dip. As a bonus Land Sharks are $2 on draft and Blue Moons are $6.50. All in all a good spot to hang out, eat, watch some sports and let the kids shoot some pool. We will be back. Oh and our server Stephanie is the best!

We got the trio app: fried jalapeño, fried mushrooms, cheese curds. They all were really good. Then we ordered the chicken and bacon ranch pizza. It was 😋 but would have liked the crust a little crisper. Over all the food was great. The staff was alittle cold at first but took good care of us. Played pool at the end which is free just leave a DL for the balls.

We had fun, atmosphere great, service was great , the food was great too !, hi Stephanie and the company was special hi, JR Flores. 😃👍

Found this place randomly and decided to stop in (mostly convinced by the car on the bar image) and very happy we did. Down visiting for a weekend getaway with our 10 year old pups and boy did we get the warmest welcome ever! Family run place with good food, amazing Pina Coladas, kitchen staff that spoiled my dogs, and addictive buffalo shrimp for the husband. Go off the main strip. Eat here. Pardon the pictures. It smelled to good to wait to take a good one before taking a picture 🤣 (And enjoy the bathroom murals - my husband and I each had to take pictures to show each other. They really are very pretty)

Great place to hang out. The only sports bar on the island. The staff is perfect and inviting. I wish they had a gluten-free option 😞. However, the do have corn tacos. The food is really good. The pork tacos are awesome. The chicken tacos, not so much. The pizza is perfect. I'd definitely make it point to stop here when you visit.

They had empty tables but wouldn't seat us. Was told the food is great but we didn't get tontry it. Ended up driving allbthe way bsck to our usual spot near Corpus.