Eat
Restaurants, seafood shacks, cafes & diners vetted by locals
39 locally vetted businesses in Port Aransas
Bron's Backyard
VerifiedOutdoor bar, live music, yard games & golf cart rentals — Port A's most unique hangout
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
VerifiedPremium Gulf Coast seafood & hand-cut steaks in an upscale island setting
Venetian Hot Plate
VerifiedAuthentic Italian from a Venice native — a Port A institution since 1995
Aloha Acai
VerifiedFresh acai bowls, smoothies & healthy bites — beach fuel done right
Bayou Bistro
VerifiedCajun-inspired coastal cooking inside the Sip Yard food court
Bernie's Beach House
VerifiedBeachfront bar and grill — cold drinks and Gulf views all day long
BierHaus Port Aransas
VerifiedCraft biers, bar swings, live music & a climate-controlled patio on Ave G
BlueWater Cowboy Saloon & Mercantile
VerifiedGulf views from the 3rd story — a one-of-a-kind dining & bar experience
Cancun Mexican Restaurant
VerifiedTex-Mex classics and margaritas — a solid island standard
Castaway's Bar & Grill
VerifiedPort A's beloved seafood & grill since 1993 — hand-battered seafood and a dog-friendly patio
Coach's Island Grill
VerifiedSports bar dining with big screens and island-style eats
Coffee Waves
VerifiedPort A's coffee shop — espresso, cold brew & good vibes
Crazy Cajun Seafood Restaurant
VerifiedBoiled seafood dumped right on the table — no plates needed since 1987
Drifter's Deli
VerifiedFresh deli fare at Woody's Last Stand — fuel up before hitting the water
FINS Grill & Icehouse
VerifiedWaterfront seafood & grill — you hook 'em, we cook 'em!
Grumbles Seafood Co.
VerifiedFast-casual Gulf seafood — everything caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Island Bakery
VerifiedFresh-baked pastries, breads & coffee — Port A's morning ritual
Jackfish
VerifiedBrick oven pizza, local retail & golf cart rentals — Port A's multi-stop shop
Jay's Seafood & Spaghetti Works
VerifiedA Port A classic — fresh seafood and homemade pasta under one roof since 1978
KC's Oyster Shack
VerifiedFresh Gulf oysters shucked to order — a true island shack experience
Kody's Restaurant & Bar
VerifiedBurgers, seafood & steaks with 18-hole mini golf — kitchen open 'til 1AM
La Playa Mexican Grille
VerifiedFresh Tex-Mex, 70+ tequilas & island-famous fish tacos since 2002
Lelo's Island Bar
VerifiedSignature tiki drinks, specialty burgers & island vibes — dog-friendly patio
Lisabella's Bistro & Bar
VerifiedUpscale coastal seafood at Cinnamon Shore — chef-driven menu & craft cocktails
MacDaddy's Family Kitchen
VerifiedBBQ, smoked meats & Gulf seafood — family comfort food done right
Mrs. K's
VerifiedHome cooking with a local touch — Port A comfort food done right
Port A Beachlodge
VerifiedBeachfront bar & grill 200 feet from the Gulf — pet-friendly & laid-back
Port A Pizzeria
VerifiedHand-tossed pizza, calzones & an all-you-can-eat buffet for 30+ years
Port A Poke
VerifiedFresh poke bowls and sake — healthy eats on the island
Roosevelt's at The Tarpon Inn
VerifiedFine dining in a historic 1886 courtyard — hand-cut steaks & Gulf seafood
Stingray's
VerifiedSports bar, brick oven pizza & 20+ taps — corvettes hanging over the bar
Taqueria San Juan
VerifiedAuthentic Mexican street tacos at island prices — a local favorite
The Gaff Pizza
VerifiedBar pizza and cold beer in Port A's beloved pirate-themed dive bar
The Island Cafe
VerifiedBreakfast and lunch done right — family-owned since 1985
The Phoenix Restaurant & Bar
VerifiedCasual island dining with a full bar — open late and always lively
Trout Street Bar & Grill
VerifiedCasual waterfront eats on W Cotter — fish tacos and cold drinks
Vibe Taco
VerifiedCreative tacos and good vibes — where flavor meets the island lifestyle
Virginia's On The Bay
VerifiedWaterfront seafood since 1996 — bring your catch, they'll cook it
Wok On
VerifiedAsian-inspired wok dishes on a Texas beach island — it works