The best (and possibly only) Caribbean food in Corpus! One of my favorite spots…read more The vibes are perfect. Seating is mostly outdoors with some tables in a tent area. Grab some dominoes and a Carib or a virgin frozen mojito and enjoy chilling out by the water while they whip you up something delicious. The food is fantastic. Traditional Cuban dishes with amazing flavors and always perfectly cooked. The Cuban sandwich is to die for and any of the fried foods are absolutely craveable. Highly recommended if you're looking for something different from the food monoculture of Corpus.

Beautiful ambiance, delicious food (yuca fries, perfectly fried sweet plantains... but the best…read moreitem by far was the Cuban sandwich. My mouth wanted to keep eating it long after my stomach said it was full! Looking forward to returning for more!

The service was really great and everyone was super friendly. The Gouda grits were SO good, and the…read morechocolate croissants were delicious too! Definitely recommend checking this place out--I'll definitely be back!

We discovered this place last November. Their Bloody Marys are fantastic. Everything on the menu…read morehas been top-notch. Erika was our server. Very attentive and helpful!

Great hideaway bar under new ownership. It's nice to see real bartenders owning and operating a…read morebar who know what patrons desire including fast service with a smile. The Mexican food restaurant next door is a plus for take out. John

Great service and fantastic experience. This is a hidden gem off park rd 22. Lots of locals and…read moresuper friendly staff. Best place to relax on the island

Used to live in corpus and wife and I decided to come down here for our baby moon. Cassie was our…read moreserver and never let our waters go halfway. Food was great we got the calamari and was just the right amount of crispy but not too greasy. Wife and I both got the fried shrimp and both tasted fresh out of the gulf. Every here seemed be local too. If you're looking for great seafood at a reasonable price and a chill fun vibe this is the place.

My family of 9 decided to give this place a try. We called around 7:00 PM to check the line, and…read morethey told us the wait would be about 30 minutes, which we were totally fine with. We arrived just nine minutes later at 7:09 PM, but the host was missing from the stand for a solid 10 minutes. When she finally showed up, she told us the wait would actually be an hour and a half. We weren't seated until around 8:25 PM, and after ordering, we waited another 15 minutes for our food. Because the restaurant closes at 9:00 PM, we were literally the last people there. ​However, the front-of-house chaos was completely salvaged by the rest of the experience. Our server, Danielle, was amazingly kind, sweet, and incredibly awesome! On top of that, the food was absolutely amazing, tasty, and served piping hot, with 1 of the hurricane combo being really cold. My brother couldn't finish it. And the steak was dry, and needed more flavor. I will say the chicken tenders were ginormous and very juicy. The atmosphere was also great very comforting with nice, beachy vibes. ​The Verdict: A incredibly frustrating wait and a rough start with the host, but Danielle's stellar service and the fantastic food made the night worth it.

Here's the pictures of the Menu. Current as of 03 Aug 2026. Our family stop every time we come to…read morePadre. Service is always great, and the ambiance is fit for the whole family.

The service was painfully slow. It The waitress would plop our food down and leave. She did not…read moreinitiate asking us if things were ok or if we needed refills. Two people got refills only because they got her attention finally. She never asked anyone else thw entire time here We were seated at 7pm At 8:35 ish I got my boiled shrimp. No cocktail sauce. Waitress walks by numerous times never stops. The band was at the back of our chairs for an hour, playing to the table next to us . 8 band members! Our table could not enjoy my daughter's birthday. Waitress said Tx law says my daughter is not allowed to be served on her bday due to restaurant not knowing the time of her birth. The chips were stale, queso was cold. Plates were plopped down and waitress left quickly. Horrible experience- don't come here!!!

Crazy busy place... right on the water. Loud. Plenty of outdoor seating right by the bar. It's…read morerun very efficiently. You order food inside, they give you a number and bring it to your table. They had a $5 watermelon margarita special this month... It was very good! We ordered the wings and fried pickles. They did not disappoint. They'll split the coating on your wings if you want (we had half BBQ and half garlic parm). They do have live music as well (not while we were there unfortunately).

First time to visit. Cool vibe! Friendly service peeps. On the water, outdoor bar, and football…read moreon the TVs! Are you kidding me???!!! Inside has a good feel, also. Grilled redfish with wild rice was a nice pick! Legit desserts! Cool indoor & outdoor bars. Indoor & outdoor dining!

Awesome place love the scenery. The boat ramps are awesome. Will definitely be back. Great people…read moretoo.

Nice kept area with plenty to do as far and drinks l, bait, etc...the place is well kept and is…read morevisited quite a lot by happy fisherman...can't go wrong with this area...

The Salty Dolphin bills itself as a tiki bar but it's not at all. It's dive bar just across the…read morestreet from the beach. The interior is small and older and the exterior has patio seating. The service was friendly. They also rent golf carts but we didn't partake. We did share a pina colada and it was good.

Still a good place for drinks, music and talking…read more Not too much for food as it is bar food. I'm not really sure it even qualifies as 'bar food' except it is served at a bar. Standard bar vibes and setup. Seating out front if the weather permits. We will be back. CritDicks

The Bar & Grill is a casual, clean, modern bar and grill that does embody its namesake. I have…read morebeen here several times since they opened, and honestly can't find anything to complain about. They have a pretty decent menu that is more than just "bar food". In fact, the concept began by adding Chef Robert Flores Jr. ("Chef Rob") "to bring contemporary twists on traditional food bites." Probably what I like most about this place is its atmosphere. Laidback South Texas vibes for sure, reinforced by its location in the underrated Flour Bluff area of Corpus. Its patronized and ran by good people. As I recall, this place opened either right before or shortly after the beginning of the Pandemic. As I have remained acutely aware of what those events had on small businesses (I am a banker, and I am also a "foodie"), I had initial concerns that this place may not have pulled through like so many others had not. Luckily, they weathered the storm, and here they remain representing South Texas culture at its best. If you are visiting Corpus, and have plans to head to North Padre Island, be sure to stop by here on your way there or back!

The blackened chicken salad was flavourful and a decent portion…read more There are numerous craft beers on site, but not on tap, just cans. We tried the 2 desserts they offered: Elvis cheesecake- cheesecake with banana slices and peanut butter. (It was awesome!) Oreo bread pudding - this one was a miss for us. The bread was in whole pieces instead of cut up making it more manageable to eat since the egg mixture would be able to seep into each piece better. Instead, it was tough to cut.

Great food. Everything I've ordered so far has been really good…read more We have been several times in the last couple of weeks that's how good it is. Everyone that works there is nice and go out of their way to help you. I'm usually in a hurry so i get our food to go. Going back this week.

We spend a week in Port Aransas every year and have been making an effort to try some of the…read morerecommended local spots each trip. With three younger kids, finding somewhere that they enjoy and that the adults also appreciate can sometimes be a challenge. On this visit, my cousin's wife recommended Surfside Sandwich Shoppe, so we met her and her two kids there and also invited some friends who live on the island. The first challenge was actually finding the place. Even with GPS, it's surprisingly easy to drive past because it's difficult to see until you're almost directly alongside it. Parking was also very limited and a little challenging with our group. Inside, most of the space is occupied by the kitchen and bar, while the outdoor seating area is considerably larger. The outdoor area worked well for the kids, with a chalkboard and some large stackable toys to keep them occupied. I ordered the Cuban Press, while the kids went with burgers. They also have a pretty extensive drink menu. We tried the margaritas, which were okay, although smaller than I expected. Unfortunately, the food took a very long time to come out, and a couple of things got lost along the way. They forgot our mozzarella and marinara appetizer as well as the broccoli salad I had ordered as my side. My Cuban Press was very good, although it's not a traditional Cuban sandwich since they use pulled pork. Authentic or not, I enjoyed the sandwich and the accompanying sauce. The kids were happy with their burgers as well. I didn't get a chance to try the shrimp bisque, but others in our group had it and reported that it was excellent. Overall, there were things we liked, particularly my sandwich and the outdoor area for the kids, but the very long food wait and forgotten items made the experience less enjoyable than it could have been. With a larger group of kids, it also wasn't necessarily the easiest place for us. We might come back without the kids and sit inside to enjoy the bar, or I'd consider grabbing a sandwich to-go in the future. The Cuban was good enough that I'd certainly eat it again.