Best Seafood in Port Aransas
Fresh Gulf catches, fried platters, raw bars, and everything in between
You're on a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. The seafood here isn't trucked in — it's pulled out of the water down the road. These are the spots that do it best.
21 spots in this guide
Jeremiah's Boat Dock Grill
VerifiedDockside grill at Woody's Last Stand — South Texas, locally sourced, by Texas Chef of the Year
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
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
BlueWater Cowboy Saloon & Mercantile
VerifiedGulf views from the 3rd story — a one-of-a-kind dining & bar experience
Crazy Cajun Seafood Restaurant
VerifiedBoiled seafood dumped right on the table — no plates needed since 1987
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
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
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
Port A Beachlodge
VerifiedBeachfront bar & grill 200 feet from the Gulf — pet-friendly & laid-back
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
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
Virginia's On The Bay
VerifiedWaterfront seafood since 1996 — bring your catch, they'll cook it