Our waitress Brenda was so nice. She moved us to a more comfortable table with comfortable chairs…read more Everything we had was really great. We ordered Jalapeno Stingers and Chicken Fried Steak. Everything was delicious and seasoned well. The decor was like a old timey saloon and they had huge homemade chocolate chip cookies at the register I couldn't resist we will definitely be coming back and recommend this place to you if you are on your way to Rockport. Worth a stop!

Don't expect to get something healthy, but expect your food to taste good! House made chips were…read moreperfectly seasoned, not too much. Philly was good and chicken tenders were demolished - meat was delish. Servers were nice and food was out fast. Good for groups seating wise

Driving back from Corpus to Austin, we found this gem half way for a dinner break and WOW it was…read moreamazing! As a New Yorker I have missed good Italian while living in Austin. Every Italian place I have tried in Austin is a total ripoff - extremely overpriced and low quality. This place was the total opposite of every Italian restaurant I've been to in Austin - it was amazing! I immediately felt like I was back in NY. They were so friendly and gave us warm garlic butter rolls and water the second we sat down. It was the biggest menu - I wanted everything! It was so difficult to choose as I don't see even 1/4 of these options in Austin! I finally decided on the spaghetti and eggplant parm. But how I wish I could also get the baked ziti, the meat sauce, the lasagne, the subs, the calzones and the pizza too as everything looked amazing! The portions were massive - enough for 2-3 meals! Plus you get free salad and bread. And when we were done they offered us even more rolls to take home! Took 10 rolls home plus leftover salad and pasta. It was absolutely delicious, so satisfying. The best comfort food for a Sunday night meal. We paid $40 total for a massive meal that would have easily cost $75 in Austin and been 1/2 the size! Wish I could go back again and again if it wasn't 2 hours away!

Roma's has amazing lasagna and pizza. Their Alfredo sauce is great as well, however, I wish they…read moreoffered a no meat version of anything with the white Alfredo sauce. The chicken is horrible. Inedible. It tastes like a boiled chicken breast. No flavor, texture like rubber. I've tried it several times. It is not good. My daughter likes to get the baked ziti... she really likes it, but often has to take off almost a pound of cheese before she can eat it. There is such a thing as too much cheese. I have heard the owner yell harshly at the weight staff and don't really understand why anybody would work for somebody that screams at them the way he does. Roma's has the potential to be amazing but I feel like the owner is holding himself back. Also, the prices are a little high. If I could sit down and have a frank conversation with the owner, I would suggest dropping the price by a few dollars and cutting the portions in half. I'd come more often if the prices were lower, even if I got less food.

Excellent food, I had the fish sandwich. My friends loved their food as well…read more The service was great!

It was our first time at Mickey's Bar & Grill, and we will definitely be back! The portions are…read moreHUGE, so you definitely get your money's worth. Courtney, our waitress and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. And the tartar sauce? Absolutely amazing!!!! Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. We'll definitely keep coming back!

Tuesdays are a must! We couldn't decide on the Chicken Fried Chicken or the Chicken Fried Steak so…read morewe had one of each. They were both delicious and the mashed potatoes were delicious and your two sides were the corn or squash. Everything was absolutely perfect. I'm so glad we made it and we can't wait to be back again. I thoroughly enjoy our waiter Chris and Charlene at the front is a perfect person because she's so personable. I wished the food wasn't so darn delicious so I would have made room for dessert. I have been wanting to try the brownie explosion. The restaurant is always warm and inviting, I love the team Janice has put together, the food and service are always top notch. Until next time.

Been going here a couple times a year for sometime now. This visit all four is us were exceedingly…read moreimpressed with food and service. One of few places within the state that does seafood consistently right. Fresh and high quality. Takes years in the biz to do this, I well know after 50+ years in the industry. Noisy and packed this evening but excellent meals.

This place is basically a hole in the wall corner bar where everyone appeared to be having a great…read moretime. The food is excellent, and the prices are great. I had the fish and chips and the fish pieces were huge!

We were hungry! We were looking for casual seafood in this Texas Coastal Area…read more My wife found a little restaurant with an appropriate sounding name and reasonable reviews and we went for it! At 7 PM, the parking lot was full! I stepped inside and found no one was actually eating. Most of the comestibles were of a liquid nature. But we just wanted some fried shrimp. Maybe some fries or tots and, as stated on the menu, hushpuppies and "4 oz of slaw", on request. Besides that, it was only "deep fryer food", what could go wrong? Plenty! To be fair the shrimp wasn't horrible. But, when ordering, I was specifically asked if I wanted "4" shrimp or "8". I specified "8" for both orders. I also asked for tater-tots with one order, fries with the other. Additionally, as specified on the menu, I requested hush-puppies and slaw. That is when things went awry. I got the food to go, as we had a dog in the car and there were no pup friendly patio tables. The nice waitress brought our order and we pulled out into traffic. We soon found a quiet place to eat. That is when our anticipation was replaced by reality. The "hush-puppies" were little more than an inch in diameter! Those won't hush any puppy I ever knew. The tater-tots were only about the size of a thumb nail. The shrimp were large and nicely cooked, but we got short changed. I did get my 8 fried shrimp, as ordered. My wife only got 4. And there was no "cocktail sauce" no "tartar sauce", not even ketchup for the potato component. The food was hot though! It was so hot that it melted through the styrofoam "take out containers and even fused them together in a couple of places. There was no sign of any slaw-like food item. Our needs were simple. Our expectations were not too high. But serving all the food items ordered and paid for by a customer is apparently not in the bag of tricks at this restaurant.

We got bar seats after waiting about 30 minutes and it was a wonderful experience! The baristas…read morewere Madison and one other lady and they were so nice! The drinks were delicious, we got drinks instantly and we did wait like 20 minutes for the food but it turned out to be fresh and delicious. I got the EZ burger and jt was DELICIOUS, though it was slightly dry, it was overall a 8/10 burger. I went on a date with my boyfriend, total with 3 drinks, 1 appetizer, and 2 entrees, it came to $80. Wonderful experience as we visit Port A every summer, this definitely made our vacay more memorable!

So many beach restaurants are disappointing…read more I have good news. This one lives up the hype. Tucked away with a nice view by the water and every dish was great. Generous sizes in kids meals, amazing fish blackened and grilled and awesome sides. Burgers were great, Fisherman's Platter was so good, Fish of the day with white sauce was excellent. We left saying we'll come back next time. Looking for a place for dinner? Stop scrolling and visit Coasters.

Love! I hadn't been in around two years, so I was nervous to see if the food quality and vibe was…read morestill great (and it was!) The service was fast and very friendly. It's quite cramped, but in my opinion that just adds to the cozy atmosphere. An amazing spot to catch up with a friend, have a cute date, or catch some great local music :-)

This used to be a great place to eat. It was always on the slower side, but the staff usually made…read moreup for it with good service and a friendly attitude. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case this visit. We were seated for 30+ minutes and no one even handed us a menu, much less offered us water or a glass of wine. While we were waiting, two other tables walked out because they hadn't even gotten drinks either. I understand holiday weekends are busy and places can be short staffed, but when you know you're going to be slammed, employees should be prepared to handle it professionally instead of taking their frustration out on paying customers. I don't need to hear about staffing issues -- I just needed basic service. Sadly, this experience was enough that I won't be coming back.

I ran several hotel buffets in Austin back in the 70-80's…read more I'm really impressed with the butter churn. The presentation variety quality and help all are great. Customers too, people ate what they put on their plates. I use to hate how often full plates of seconds or thirds were left on plates. Eat all you want, eat what you take.

Butter Churn If…read moreyou're anywhere near Aransas Pass and you haven't eaten at Butter Churn, you're flat-out missing out. From the moment you walk in, you can feel it -- this isn't some corporate chain going through the motions. This place is dialed in. It is probably one of the most put-together restaurants I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Every detail feels intentional. Clean lines, modern touches, spotless floors, organized buffet, upbeat energy -- they hit every mark. The décor has personality without being overdone. It feels like a true family restaurant -- warm, authentic, and welcoming -- but with a level of polish most places never achieve. The service? Exceptional. Real smiles. Real hospitality. You're not just another table. You feel seen and taken care of. Now let's talk about the brisket. Unbelievable. I had to ask how they were doing it, and Mark was more than happy to walk me through his process. When brisket is smoked low and slow -- and they smoke theirs for 20 hours -- here's what happens: * The visible fat cap mostly renders down. * The intramuscular fat melts. * Collagen breaks down into gelatin. * The melted fat soaks deep into the meat fibers. So by the time it hits your plate? You don't see fat. You taste rendered fat and gelatin inside the meat. For $14 all-you-can-eat lunch, I kept waiting for the catch. There isn't one. I probably ate close to a pound and a half of brisket myself and still wanted more. Tender, perfectly seasoned, smoky without being overpowering -- the kind of brisket that makes you stop mid-bite and just nod your head because you know you found something special. You walk out wondering how they're not charging double. Everything about this place reflects pride -- pride in the food, pride in the service, pride in the entire experience. It's consistent. It's clean. It's efficient. And that kind of consistency is rare. This is only my second five-star rating ever. That's how serious I am about it. I apologize for not getting a picture of the brisket, I got too carried away with eating it. I live in Corpus Christi, and honestly, that's probably a good thing. If I lived any closer, I'd be there every single day. If you want authentic, high-quality food served by people who genuinely care about what they're doing -- Butter Churn is it. Five stars. No hesitation.