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Dining Out in Port A
These listings are not reviews and are provided at no charge to restaurants.
Prices represent a typical meal for one person exclusive of drinks, tax and tip. Inexpensive (under $7), moderate
($7 to $17), expensive ($17-$30). H= Handicap access; NS = Nonsmoking section available.
Hours subject to change. Call to confirm hours.
Beach & Station St. Grill, 235 E. Beach St. 749-2303. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and to go orders. Enjoy grilled or fried fish, or warm up with a bowl of gumbo. For breakfast, try eggs Benedict or pecan or strawberry waffles. Open every day except Wednesday. Beer, wine. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, MC, V, AE.
Beach Lodge, 2016 On The Beach, 749-5713. Watch the sun rise over the gulf as you enjoy a home-style breakfast. Select from a full menu including a juicy "Cheeseburger in Paradise", fresh fish, shrimp and oysters, or just snack on delicious appetizers. Lounge on a shaded deck 200 feet from the Gulf of Mexico. Sip your favorite cold beer, glass of wine or soft drink. Open daily 8 a.m. to ? Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, MC, V, D, AE.
Cancun Grill and Cantina, 1023 State Hwy. 361 Ste. E. 749-5596. South of the border cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inexpensive to moderate. NS, MC, V, D, DC, AE.
Castaways Seafood & Grill, 320 N. Alister St. 749-5394. Seafood, steaks, burgers and chicken served daily in a historic, nautical atmosphere. Children's menu. Open for dinner daily, serving lunch and dinner weekends. Full bar. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, V, MC, D.
Crazy Cajun, corner of Station and Beach streets. 749- 5069. Cajun style seafood, gumbo, red beans and rice, dirty rice, shrimp, stone crab claws, crawfish and baby-back ribs. Served on butcher paper family style. Live entertainment on weekends. Enjoy a drink outside in their beer garden before dinner. Monday through Friday dinner only; Saturday and Sunday serving lunch and dinner. Moderate. H, NS, MC, V, AE, D.
Dairy Queen, 307 W. Cotter St. 749-5283. Burgers, some Mexican dishes, desserts. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Inexpensive. H, NS, All major credit cards.
Desserted Island Ice Cream Shop, 407 Alister St. 749- 0097. Ice cream with many toppings, milk shakes, malts, floats, sundaes, banana splits, frozen coffees, pie, cheesecakes. Inexpensive. H, NS,
Family Center Deli-Bakery, 418 S. Alister St. (inside Family Center IGA). 749-6665 or 749-6233. A wide variety of ready to eat take-out foods. Fried chicken by the piece or the bucket, fried chicken livers and gizzards a specialty. Ribs, corn dogs, sliced-to-order deli meats and cheeses, fresh breads, cakes and pastries. Deli trays. Daily special meals to go from 11 a.m. till closing. Open daily. Inexpensive. H, All major credit cards.
Fins Grill and Ice House, 420 W. Cotter, 749-TOGO (8646). On the waterfront, this family island cuisine restaurant offers dining inside, on the deck overlooking the water, or pick up at the window. Seafood, burgers, sandwiches, desserts, beer, wine, big kids menu. Bring your fish to have cooked (even to go). Moderate. H, NS, MC, V, D, AE.
Gaff, 323 E. Beach St. 749- 5970, On your way to the beach, stop here to eat or take it with you. Specialty of the house is fresh-made pizza with toppings to your order. Beer and wine. Inexpensive to moderate.
Hooks, 722 Tarpon St. 749- FOOD (3663). Variety of salads, sandwiches and burgers, grilled, roasted and fried seafood, chicken and beef, imported cheeses and wines, live entertainment. Catering and carryout available. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Moderate, H, NS, MC, V, AE, D.
IGA Sandwich Shop, 418 S. Alister (inside the Family Center IGA), 749-6665. Featuring Boar's Head meats and cheeses in a variety of delistyle sandwiches ranging from a veggie to a Dagwood Special. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily with extended hours at peak seasons and holidays. Inexpensive. H, All major credit cards.
Island Cafe and Smokehouse, 301 S. Alister St. 749-6602. Great old island establishment opening at 6 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this long-time haunt of the locals serves seafood, steaks and Mexican dishes. Evening specials. Inexpensive to moderate. Catering available. H, NS, Cash and checks only.
La Playa Mexican Grille, 222 E. Beach St., 749-0022. Open evenings for dinner. Savor traditional Tex-Mex favorites and creative south of the border creations, including seafood at this restaurant owned and operated by a third generation member of a tortilla-making family. Beer, wine, margaritas and more than 35 tequilas. Moderate. H, NS, Cash and checks only. ATM available.
Lisabella's Bistro and Java Bar, 224 E. Cotter, 749-4222. One of the island's newest, celebrating coastal cuisine with a Latin flair. Serving lunch, dinner and gourmet coffee in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Patio dining with a view and java bar upstairs. Your wine is welcome. Closed Sunday. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, V, M.
Little Joe's Smoke'n Grill, 200 W. Ave. G., 749-2333. Open Sunday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Serves barbecue plates/sandwiches and sides with brisket, smoked sausage, smoked roast pork, smoked turkey, smoked ham and ribs; steaks, chicken, fish and shrimp burgers, poorboys, homemade soups and salads, baked potatoes, dirty spuds, fries, homemade desserts, ice cream and beer. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, MC, V, check.
Marcel's, 905 Hwy. 361, 749-5577. Serving seafood, hand-cut choice steaks and German cuisine. Dinner daily except Wednesday. Beer and wine. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, MC, V, AE, DC/CB, D.
Mardi Gras Kitchen, Inside Bernie's Beach House at 730 Trout St., (361) 742-6828. Open daily from 11 a.m., except Sunday when it opens at noon, through 1:30 a.m. Daily specials. Sunday - steak and egg breakfast open to close. Serving seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee, chicken and sausage jambalaya, red beans "Anne Rice" and muffaletta sandwiches. Carryout available. Inexpensive to moderate. H, Major credit cards.
Miss K Catering, 722 Tarpon St. 749-7776. Catering and gourmet food to go. Salads, chutney chicken, grilled beef fajita, shrimp, broccoli and raisins and fresh minted melon, casseroles and entrees, crawfish etouffee, lasagna, pecan chicken, cheesy meatloaf, king ranch chicken and more, French silk pie, banana split cake, tortes and brownies. Moderate. H, NS, Major credit cards.
Moby Dick's Restaurant, 517 S. Alister, 749-9447. Old island eclectic tropical nautical theme in a roomy restaurant. Grilled and fried seafood, sandwiches, burgers, aged Angus steaks, salads, sides, kids' meals, breakfast tacos and more. Homemade breads and sauces. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Dine inside, out on the palapa, or take out. Beer and wine available. Inexpensive to moderate. Open at 7 a.m. closed Mondays. H, Nonsmoking inside. MC, V, D.
Oceans of Seafood, 165 W. Cotter, 749-4994. Look for the bright orange building for seafood and more to go or eat on their deck. Shrimp, oysters, fish and combo plates; u-peelem shrimp, seafood hoagies, stone crab claws, stuffed crab, stuffed jalapenos, and French fries. Open daily. Inexpensive to moderate. MC, V, AE.
Pelican Club/Beulah's, 914 Tarpon, 749-4888. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. Fine dining fusion with appetizer and full menu bar. Reservations not necessary. Expensive. MC, V, D.
Pelican's Landing, 337 N. Alister, 749-6405. Serving locally caught fresh fish, fresh cut steaks, specialty items and salad bar. Dine inside or on their tropical outdoor covered deck. Full-service bar. Weekday lunch specials. Child's menu, Senior's menu. Open daily. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, MC, V AE, D, DC/CB.
Port A Beach Lodge, Marker 9 on the beach, 749-5713. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Full breakfast menu, burgers, pizza and seafood. Open 8 a.m. till ?. Beer and wine. Inexpensive. H, All credit cards.
Port A Pizzeria, 407 E. Ave. G at Station St., 749-5226. Serving a lunch buffet every day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Call for free delivery in town or take out. Traditional pizzas, calzones, spaghetti dinners, buffalo wings, salad bar, dessert pizzas. Inexpensive. H, NS. Most major credit cards.
Quiznos Sub, 347 W. Cotter. 749-1901. Open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Serving a variety of salads, subs, soups, bread bowls, desserts and box lunches. Catering available. Inexpensive to moderate. H, MC, V, D.
Rusty Jeep Hickory Pit BBQ, 118 S. Cut-off Rd., 749-BARN (2276) . Serving Memphis (Tennessee) style barbecue. Enjoy beef, pork and all the traditional side dishes for lunch and dinner daily except Sunday and Monday. Inexpensive to moderate. H, Entirely non-smoking, All major credit cards.
San Juan Restaurant, 410 Cut-off Rd., 749-6521. The emphasis here is on fresh south-of-the-border entrees, with consideration for the hamburger crowd. Tacos to go from their drive-through window starting at 5:30 a.m. Breakfast inside from 6 to 11 a.m., also open for lunch and din- ner. Weekday specials, orders to go. Full bar. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, V, MC, D, Cash and checks okay.
Seafood and Spaghetti Works, Alister at Avenue G, 749-5666. This celery green geodesic dome restaurant features a unique menu of seafood, steaks, Italian food, pizza, soup and salad bar. Lunch and dinner served daily. Full bar. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, MC, V, D, AE, DC/CB.
Sharkey's Bar and Grill Beach Club, 2600 SH 361, 749-4254. Serving hamburgers, pizzas and hot dogs. Lunch specials Monday through Friday. Full Bar. Open 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Bar open until 2 a.m. Inexpensive. H, MC, V, D, DC, AE, ATM available.
Shell's Pasta Seafood Restaurant, Corner of Avenue G and 11th Street, 749-7621. Specializing in pasta, seafood and grilled hand-cut meats. Enjoy salads, sandwiches, soups, fresh-baked breads and desserts. Dine in or call for take out. Open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner is served from 5 p.m. Closed Tuesday. Beer and wine. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, MC, V.
Sips, 162 W. Cotter, 749- 3040. A wine and coffee bar serving coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, iced coffee, fruit smoothie blasts, beer, wine, homemade breakfast foods, sandwiches, pizza, boxed lunches, free wireless InternetHotSpot. www.sipspa.com. Dine inside or eat out. Inexpensive to moderate. Cash, checks. H, NS.
South Swell Sidewalk Cafe, 314 E. Ave. G, 749-1590. Open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9p.m.; Friday - Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - ?. Closed Tuesdays. Daily specials. Breakfast tacos, pancakes, French toast, croissants, a variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, hoagies, grilled burritos/wraps, salads, franks, appetizers, fries and onion rings. Delivery available. Eat outside or take out. H. NS, Cash only.
Subway, 605 N. Alister St., 749-5650. Enjoy deli sandwiches and seafood subs on freshbaked bread, or wheat tortilla wraps, soups and salads to eat there or take out. Party subs and party platters also available. Open daily. Inexpensive.
Thaiphoon Asian Express, 315 S. Alister St. #103. 749- 0882. Take out sushi and Asian cuisine (free delivery-$15 minimum in limited area). Appetizers, soups, main dishes, noodles, sushi and sushi rolls, desserts, lunch specials. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, Cash, Major credit cards, no checks.
The Big Kahuna, corner of Alister and Cotter, 749-0941. Enjoy prime rib, hand-cut black Angus steaks and fresh seafood, all served in a fun, tropical atmosphere complemented by a full service tiki hut bar. Open daily for dinner. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, V, MC, AE, D.
The Restaurant at Port Royal Condominium, 6317 State Hwy. 361, 749-5011, Ext. 2411. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the lagoon-size pool and Corpus Christi Bay on the other while dining in the completely renovated dining room. Seafood, selections of steaks, quail to hamburgers, salads, appetizers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, All major credit cards.
The Wharf, 500 Cut-off Rd., 749-0075. Serving burgers, chicken, steaks, lobster, king crab and more. Seniors and kids menu. Lunch specials. Full bar, covered decks. Daily drink specials. Open 11 a.m. daily. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, All major credit cards.
Trout Street Bar & Grill, 104 W. Cotter, 749-7800. Enjoy dining in a casual but upscale atmosphere on the boardwalk overlooking fishing boats and the harbor. Full boardwalk bar on the water. Fresh seafood to steaks served indoors or out. Moderate. All major credit cards. H, NS.
Venetian Hot Plate, 232 Beach St. at Station, 749- 7617. Lunch and dinner daily except Monday. Fine Italian cuisine. Fresh seafood, prime cuts, veal and pasta selections. Daily features. Wines at cellar temperatures. Reservations recommended. Moderate to expensive. H, MC, V, D.
Virginia's on the Bay, 749- 4088. On the harbor overlooking the marina and ship channel. Enjoy casual dining in this twostory open-air restaurant with a panoramic view of the waterfront. Specializing in Gulf seafood, steaks, mesquite-smoked prime rib, po-boys, burgers and homemade desserts. Full bar, oyster bar and coastal appetizers. Large selection of ice-cold Mexican and American beer. Daily lunch specials. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Moderate. H, NS. MC, V, D, AE.
Whataburger, 305 W. Cotter, 749-5400. Serving breakfast and burgers there or to go. Inexpensive. H, NS, All major credit cards.
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