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
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