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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.

20 spots in this guide

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

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Premium Gulf Coast seafood & hand-cut steaks in an upscale island setting

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Port AransasMon-Thu 3PM-9PM

Venetian Hot Plate

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Authentic Italian from a Venice native — a Port A institution since 1995

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Port AransasTue-Sat 5PM-10PM

Bayou Bistro

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Cajun-inspired coastal cooking inside the Sip Yard food court

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Port AransasWed-Thu 11AM-10PM

Bernie's Beach House

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Beachfront bar and grill — cold drinks and Gulf views all day long

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Port AransasDaily 10AM-10PM

BlueWater Cowboy Saloon & Mercantile

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Gulf views from the 3rd story — a one-of-a-kind dining & bar experience

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Port AransasDaily 11AM-10PM

Crazy Cajun Seafood Restaurant

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Boiled seafood dumped right on the table — no plates needed since 1987

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Port AransasTue-Fri 5PM-9PM

FINS Grill & Icehouse

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Waterfront seafood & grill — you hook 'em, we cook 'em!

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Port AransasMon-Thu 11AM-8PM

Grumbles Seafood Co.

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Fast-casual Gulf seafood — everything caught in the Gulf of Mexico

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Port AransasDaily 11AM-9PM

Jay's Seafood & Spaghetti Works

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A Port A classic — fresh seafood and homemade pasta under one roof since 1978

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Port AransasMon-Thu 11AM-8:30PM

KC's Oyster Shack

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Fresh Gulf oysters shucked to order — a true island shack experience

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Port AransasTue-Sun 5PM-9PM

Kody's Restaurant & Bar

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Burgers, seafood & steaks with 18-hole mini golf — kitchen open 'til 1AM

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Port AransasDaily 11AM-2AM (kitchen 'til 1AM)

La Playa Mexican Grille

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Fresh Tex-Mex, 70+ tequilas & island-famous fish tacos since 2002

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Port AransasTue-Sat 5PM-10PM

Lisabella's Bistro & Bar

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Upscale coastal seafood at Cinnamon Shore — chef-driven menu & craft cocktails

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Port AransasTue-Sat 5:30PM-9PM

MacDaddy's Family Kitchen

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BBQ, smoked meats & Gulf seafood — family comfort food done right

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Port AransasDaily 11AM-9PM

Port A Beachlodge

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Beachfront bar & grill 200 feet from the Gulf — pet-friendly & laid-back

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Port AransasSun-Thu 8AM-9PM

Roosevelt's at The Tarpon Inn

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Fine dining in a historic 1886 courtyard — hand-cut steaks & Gulf seafood

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Port AransasMon

Stingray's

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Sports bar, brick oven pizza & 20+ taps — corvettes hanging over the bar

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Port AransasDaily 11AM-10PM

The Phoenix Restaurant & Bar

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Casual island dining with a full bar — open late and always lively

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Port AransasDaily 11AM-10PM

Trout Street Bar & Grill

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Casual waterfront eats on W Cotter — fish tacos and cold drinks

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Port AransasDaily 11AM-10PM

Virginia's On The Bay

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Waterfront seafood since 1996 — bring your catch, they'll cook it

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Port AransasSun-Thu 11AM-9PM