Dining Out in Port A

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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.

Avery’s Kitchen, 200 W. Ave. G., 749-0650. Serving sandwiches, burgers, steak, chicken, seafood and a full breakfast menu. Dine outside, inside or carry-out. Bring your own alcoholic beverages. Daily lunch specials. Open daily, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, V, MC, AE, D.

Beach & Station St. Grill, 235 E. Beach St. 749-2303. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and to go orders. Enjoy grilled or fried fish, or gumbo. For breakfast, try eggs Benedict or pecan or strawberry waffles. Closed Wednesdays. Beer, wine. Inexpensive to moderate. H, all major credit cards.

Beach Lodge, at marker 9 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 “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, fresh fish, shrimp and oysters, or just snack on 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.-? Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, MC, V, D, AE.

Beaches Café & Bakery, 118 Beach St., 749-BBQ1 (2271). Smokehouse seafood, steaks and barbecue, including brisket, chicken, ribs and sausage. On site bakery with fresh baked breads, cakes, cupcakes and pastries. Large selection of draft beers and wines featuring Texas beers and wines. Big screen viewing on outdoor deck. Open daily 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., till 10 p.m. Friday and license to come. Open for lunch Tues. through Sat. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dinner served Thurs. through Sat., call for hours and reservations. Moderate. NS, H, Saturday. Closed Wednesdsay. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, All major credit cards. (See ad Page 62.)

Bundy’s, 112 E. White Ave., behind Souvenir City, 749- 4BUN. Café serving breakfast and lunch, fresh baked goods, coffee, lattés, smoothies and more. Cakery/bakery inside, as well as fresh flowers, plants and local art for sale. Open Wednesday – Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday till 1 p.m. Inexpensive to moderate. NS, H, cash and checks only. (See ad Page 64.)

Café Phoenix, 229 Beach St. 749-9277. International bistro cuisine, serving a variety of gourmet sandwiches, salads and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your own alcoholic beverages: Liquor V, MC, D.

Cancun Grill and Cantina, 1023 State Hwy. 361 Ste. E. 749-5596. South of the border cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily. Sun. through Thurs. 5 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 a.m.-midnight. Drivethrough window. 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.

Coffee Waves, 1007 State Hwy. 361, 749-0825. Coffees, espresso, panini sandwiches, Italian gelato, muffins, pastries and more. Free WIFI. Live music on weekends. Open daily at 7 a.m. Inexpensive. H, NS indoors, all major credit cards. (See ad Page 63.)

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 the beer garden before dinner. Mon. through Fri. dinner only; Sat. and Sun. serving lunch and dinner. Moderate. H, NS, MC, V, AE, D. (See ad Page 40.)

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,

Donut Palace, The, 210 N. Alister St. 749-2110. Donuts, pigs-in-a-blanket, breakfast croissant sandwiches, coffee and cappuccino. Open daily 5:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Inexpensive. NS, all major credit cards.

Family Center Deli-Bakery, 418 S. Alister St. (inside Family Center IGA). 749-6665 or 749- 6233. A wide variety of readyto 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. Open daily with specials to go 11 a.m.-closing. Inexpensive. H, all major credit cards. (See ad Page 72.)

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). Open daily at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner ‘til 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends. Moderate. H, NS, MC, V, D, AE. (See ad Page 57.)

Frankie’s Kitchen, 717 Tarpon St. 749-1909. Homemade country breakfast featuring blueberry pancakes, omelets, French toast and more. Daily specials served at lunch. Open Fri. through Sun. Call for hours. Inexpensive to moderate. Cash only. NS.

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. Open daily. Inexpensive to moderate.

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.-8 p.m. daily with extended hours at peak seasons and holidays. Inexpensive. H, all major credit cards. (See ad Page 72.)

Island Cafe, 301 S. Alister St. 749-6602. An old island establishment opening at 6 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This long-time haunt of the locals serves seafood and steaks. Evening specials. Inexpensive to moderate. Catering available. H, NS, cash and all major credit cards accepted.

Jay’s Seafood and Spaghetti Works, Alister at Avenue G, 749-5666. This 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.

Keepers Pier House, 230 N. On The Beach Dr. at the Horace Caldwell Pier, 749-5333. Full kitchen serving hamburgers, hot dogs, shrimp, mahi mahi tacos and more. Beer. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-dark weekdays and till midnight on Friday and Saturday. Carryout available. Inexpensive. H, NS, cash, ATM on site. (See ad Page 56.)

Kody’s Restaurant and Bar, 2034 State Hwy 361. Casual dining, steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Open from 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. Moderate. H, all major credit cards. (See ad Page 13.)

La Barataria Restaurant and Wine Bar, 3200 Island Moorings Parkway, 749-2212. Open Monday through Friday 3-10 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday noon-10 p.m. Bar stays open to midnight on weekends. Serving American cuisine with French and Cajun influences. Specialties include fresh seafood from the Gulf. Full mixed bar. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, smoking allowed outside only, V, MC, AE, D. (See ad Page 60.)

La Playa Mexican Grille, 222. E. Beach St., 749-0022. Open for dinner Tues. through Sun. at 5 p.m. Savor traditional Tex-Mex favorites and creative south of the border creations, including fresh seafood. Catering available. Beer, wine, margaritas and more than 75 tequilas. Moderate. H, NS, cash and checks only, ATM available. (See ad Page 40.)

Liberty Hall Inferno, 106 E. Cotter St., 749-1660. Serving the all-American hamburger in its many variations. Additional menu items added frequently. Beer and wine, corkage fee. Lunch only. Catering and events hall rental available. Moderate. H, smoking outside only, V, MC, rewards for cash and checks.

Lisabellas, 5009 State Hwy. 361, in Cinnamon Shore, 749- 4222. Celebrating coastal cuisine and casual dining at its best. Full bar and inhouse catering available. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 5-10 p.m.; beginning March 1, open for lunch11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, V, MC, AE, D. (See ad Page 24.)

Marcel’s, 905 Hwy. 361, 749- 5577. Serving seafood, handcut choice steaks and German cuisine. Dinner daily, except Wed. Beer and wine. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, MC, V, AE, DC/CB, D. (See ad this page.)

Miss K’s Bistro and Catering, Tower Center, 1726 State Hwy. 361, Ste. 1, 749-7776. Catering and gourmet food to go, or dine in for breakfast and lunch. Salads, chutney chicken, shrimp salad, broccoli and raisin salad, casseroles and entrees including pecan chicken, lasagna, King Ranch chicken and more. French silk pie, banana split cake, tortes and brownies. Moderate. H, NS, MC, V, D.

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, under the palapa, or take out. Beer and wine available. Open at 7 a.m. closed Mondays and Sunday at 3 p.m. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS inside, MC, V, D. (See ad Page 26.)

Newport Dunes Grill and Deli, 265 Palm Island Drive, 749-4653, ext. 102. In the Newport Dunes Golf Club pro shop. Open to the public. Homemade breakfast tacos, kalaches and other favorites for breakfast. A variety of sandwiches, dips, dogs, wraps, fish tacos and barbecue pork sandwiches. Open daily, counter open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Grill open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS indoors with S on outdoor patio only. All major credit cards.

Oceans of Seafood, 165 W. Cotter, 749-4994. Look for the bright orange building for seafood and more to go or eat on the deck. Shrimp, oysters, fish and combo plates; u-peelem shrimp, seafood hoagies, stone crab claws, stuffed crab, stuffed jalapenos, and French fries. Open daily. Moderate. MC, V, AE. (See ad Page

Pelican Club/Beulah’s, 914 Tarpon, 749-4888. Dinner Wed. through Sun. 5-10 p.m. Sushi, 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 and specialty items. 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 Pizzeria, 407 E. Ave. G at Station St., 749-5226. Serving a buffet all day. 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. (See ad Page 59.)

Port Aransas Brewing Company, 429 Alister, 749- BREW (2739). Pizza, wings, burgers, wines and brew. Home of the Stopher Burger. Port Aransas’ own microbrewery, serving a variety of house brews and more than 100 microbrews including Texan and Mexican beers. Big screen sports viewing, front porch seating. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, all major credit cards. (See ad Page 63.)

Roosevelt’s, 200 E. Cotter St., in the courtyard of the historic Tarpon Inn, 749-1540. Fresh seafood and steaks. Open daily, call for reservations. Expensive. H, NS with smoking in outdoor courtyard only, MC, V, AE.

Rusty Jeep Hickory Pit BBQ, 118 S. Cut-off Rd., 749- BARN (2276). Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues. through Sat. Serving Memphis (Tennessee) style barbecue. Enjoy beef, pork and all the traditional side dishes for lunch and early dinner. Inexpensive to moderate. H, NS, all major credit cards. Open daily, except Sunday.

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 6 -11 a.m., also open for lunch and dinner. Weekday specials, orders to go. Full bar. Inexpensive to moderate. H, S and NS, V, MC, D, cash and checks OK.

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 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and dinner is served from 5 p.m. Closed Tues. Beer and wine. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, MC, V.

Slice of Chicago, 2217 State Hwy. 361, 749-1530. Chicago style pizza and pan pizza with homemade dough and sauces. Take-out or delivery. Open daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Moderate. H, NS, V, MC, D.

Snappy Foods 19, 2200 State Hwy. 361, 749-2833. Fast food items, with combo options: Pizza, burgers, fries, corn dogs, burritos and more. Open 24/7. Inexpensive. Beer and wine available. H, NS, V, MC, AE, D.

Subway, 605 N. Alister St., 749-5650. Enjoy deli sandwiches and seafood subs on fresh-baked bread or wheat tortilla wraps, soups and salads to eat in or take out. Now serving breakfast. Party subs and party platters also available. Open daily. Inexpensive.

Surf-N-Chicken, 503 N. Alister St., 749-5050. Fried chicken, fish and German food. Dine in or take out. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Inexpensive to moderate. NS, V, MC, D. (See ad Page 64.)

Tarpon Ice House, 321 N. Alister St. 749-2337. Barbecue to go: Pork, brisket and sausage. Diners are welcome to eat in beer garden. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Inexpensive to moderate. NS, MC, V, D.

The Parrot, the Peg and the Patch, 314 E. Ave. G. 749- 2384. Gourmet burgers, fresh seafood and healthy choices. Take-out and catering available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Inexpensive to moderate. H, S, V, MC, D.

The Restaurant at Port Royal Condominium, 6317 State Hwy. 361, 749-5011, Ext. 2411. Dine with a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico and the lagoon-size pool on one side and Corpus Christi Bay on the other. Seafood, selections of steaks, quail, hamburgers, salads, appetizers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full Sun. brunch 10 a.m.-2 .p.m. Full bar. Moderate to expensive. H, NS, all major credit cards.

Venetian Hot Plate, 232 Beach St. at Station, 749- 7617. Dinner daily except Mon. Fine Italian cuisine. Fresh seafood, prime cuts, veal and pasta selections. Daily specials featured. Wines at cellar temperatures. Reservations recommended. Moderate to expensive. H, MC, V, D. (See ad Page 59.)

Virginia’s on the Bay, 749- 4088. On the harbor overlooking the marina and ship channel. Enjoy casual dining in this two-story open-air restaurant with a panoramic view of the waterfront. Specializing in Gulf seafood, steaks, mesquitesmoked 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.-9 p.m. weekdays, until 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Moderate. H, NS. MC, V, D, AE.

Whataburger, 729 State Hwy. 361, 749-5400. Serving breakfast and burgers, dine-in or to go. Open 24/7. Inexpensive. H, NS, all major credit cards.

Wild Horse Saloon & Grill, 212 Beach St., 749-0105. Serving certified Angus burgers and Phillies. Enjoy a full bar and outdoor patio. Open daily. Inexpensive. S, H, all major credit cards.

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