Came across this place while driving through Aransas Pass and decided to stop in. Small bar and…read moregrill with a decent amount of seating. Being our first time the staff was very helpful with recommendations. The fish was fresh and tasty. And you can't beat the happy hour prices. We even lucked out and got in a round of bingo! Overall, great experience.

If you're staying in Port Aransas, you need to hop on the ferry and get over here. Six pieces of…read morecoconut shrimp on the island is $30. Over here it's $19 for eight pieces plus hush puppies your choice of fries and a salad! And it's so delicious. We came back today and got the fried fish basket for $10. It's a huge piece of fish perfectly fried crispy on the outside flaky and tender in the middle. Absolute perfect perfection!

I will start off the shrimp was tasty as usual. They changed the menu and don't allow for…read moresubstitutions. Who serves pinto beans with shrimp? Gross. Then tried to make an on the rocks margarita with frozen margarita mix. Really how hard is it simple syrup and lime. I was beyond disappointed this has been my favorite spot for about 10 years. At least the view is still nice.

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

Excellent selection of hot food on the Buffet, perfect for going in a group. Everybody can have…read morewhat they want, & if someone wants more than one plate, it's all good. The extensive Salad Bar is outstanding, & it's extra nice to have cooler meal options after a day on the Beach, in hot weather. Delicous desserts round out this dining experience.

The only downside is how busy they are because everything is yummy. The staff is helpful and the…read moredecor is Texas.

We visited Paradise Key twice on our most recent trip to Rockport and both times we were impressed…read moreby how quickly we were able to get a bayside view seat, the speed at which we were able to get our food and how delicious everything was. Granted, we did visit during the off-peak season (beginning of October) but nevertheless we enjoyed our meals and would highly recommend trying them out for food that is tasty and doesn't break the bank in a relaxed environment! We got the Nacho Paradise with chicken (absolutely HUGE serving of nachos that you will have leftovers for!) and the Garlic Parmesan Wings in Paradise (very tasty and freshly made) for appetizers. For mains, I got the Mini Shrimp Boil (also super flavorful, a tad on the too salty side but an excellent portion size) and the Coco Shrimp on day 2 (I LOVED how fresh the coconut flavor was and the orange marmalade it comes with was a very nice compliment). My husband got the Pecan Crusted Snapper with mashed potatoes and really enjoyed it too. We will be back!

Party of four arrived at Paradise Key, 165 Cove Harbor N., Rockport, Texas 78382 for dinner on…read moreSeptember 25, 2026. There was plenty of parking at around the 6:00 p.m. hour. We were seated promptly at a table next to windows facing the Harbor. Our Wait Staff Professional was Maricela aka "Mari"! We each ordered different Seafood dinner plates. It takes time to prepare great meals for so many Customers and today was no exception. Our small wait was well rewarded with four plates of excellently prepared fare. I noticed that the all the staff were working together to help each other serve the Customers. I looked up and headed to our table I saw Ms. Destiny with a huge tray of dinner plates high above her head. Using ONE hand! Her presentation was Worthy of any high end European dining. Excellent coordination while setting up the stand so our waitress Maricela could serve our dinner. This staff worked as a TEAM to help each other in providing Outstanding Service to go with a GREAT meal. WOW! I was impressed. My wife ordered the Bread pudding with sourdough bread. It was good! To go with our great meal there was great scenery outside. We kept looking out the massive windows at the passing personal fishing boats and the fish turning in the water. We enjoyed our meal and got a bonus when the moon came out and displayed itself in a very brilliant way. We took pictures. We highly recommend Paradise Key - Go There! My qualifications as an Expert and Experienced Food and Service Critic; I have over 65 years of Management Experience. I went from picking Cotten, Fruits and Vegetables in many parts of the country, as a Migrant Worker to earning a College Degree with a BS in Business Management. Plus Serving my Country in the Air Force for over 22 years to include a one year "tour" in Vietnam. As a Civilian I have been trained in two Culinary Schools, to include on the job training at other venues. I've successfully managed full service as well as fast food restaurants and have had my own successful Catering business. I have traveled to many places and tasted the many culinary delicacies this world has to offer! As a Culinary Trainer, I have trained personnel on how to provide superb cuisine, effective sales and customer service. At the age of 79, I am now retired and enjoy being on THE OTHER SIDE OF THE APRON.

Amazing food., service was fast and awesome local bar & grill…read more I would have never guessed just from seeing it from the outside. I love aransas pass for these hidden gems... Buffalo shrimp is a must!!

Food was amazing and fresh Loved the variety of options! Our server was Kathleen and she was such a…read moresweetheart, amazing service Also family friendly vibes here, bar side available and dining side available. Loved it!

Everything our group tried was delicious and I am still thinking about the French toast!…read more Our group made a reservation for brunch the day before and I am so glad we did! This was the perfect place for a good variety of sweet and savory brunch options. I also tried the chilaquiles which were phenomenal! Our server was Lauren and she was super friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and efficient, our service was fantastic. It was moderately busy with plenty of patio seating still. But I do recommend making a reservation for peak hours because it gets really busy, especially for dinner.

This was my oldest son's pick for our first dinner together as a family on the second night or our…read moreBougie Beach Vacation. As the Chief Funding Officer for the trip, I wasn't looking too forward to this one. The food sounded great. The drinks sounded great. The prices? They seemed a little inflated compared to other restaurants on the island. It was, however, a bit more upscale. Once again, I can not tell you what everyone had. Our very talented and experienced server rattled off some amazing sounding specials, and I know some of them were selected. I chose the shrimp and grits. That is one of my favorite shrimp dishes thanks to my sister in law who makes a wonderful version of them. When the server told me these would be the best I had ever tried, I told him that I would be the judge and would measure them against hers. What I was served as shrimp and grits was nothing like I expected. Tortuga's makes a batch of very flavorful grits, puts them in a loaf pan, chills them, slices them, and fries them. Then they top those with perfectly cooked shrimp in an amazingly delicious sauce. The entire dish was absolutely stunning, but I still won't call that "shrimp and grits". Sarah, you're still number one. Most of the family had a craft cocktail or two with the meal. When I saw the bill, I was just a bit shocked that it was so high. But in all honesty, as a vacation opener, it was more than worth it. It was so good that we planned to come back for the brunch later during the trip. We didn't because the brunch time didn't fit in with the baby's schedule. Oh... one last thing. My son and I shared a dozen and a half fresh oysters on the half shell. They were truly delicious. However, they were the tiniest little oysters I have ever been served.They were also very gritty with several pieces of shell in them. If I had seen them first, I would never have paid $36 a dozen for them. I wish I had a photo. I'll ask my son if he got one and add it later, if he did.

Easy to get to,,,first time there. We both had the snow crab legs and the shrimp special, a popular…read moreplate. She ordered a club soda and I had a draft beer, so the bill came out to about $120. Everything was delicious and we had a great dining experience. Glad to see they sing Happy Birthday and put that funny, red crabby hat on their victims. It reminded me of the ole' Eat at Joe's Crabshack back home. When in Rockport, go visit the Boil House!

Went to SR Boilhouse in Rockport, TX expecting some decent seafood and left annoyed. An hour and a…read morehalf wait, so I figured it must be pretty good, right? No so much... Ordered the cucumber salad and it was basically a huge glass of onions -- maybe 10% actual cucumber at best. The peel-and-eat shrimp were completely bland and tasteless. No seasoning, no flavor, nothing. Just sad, rubbery shrimp that tasted like they came straight out of plain boiling water. For a place that's supposed to be known for boils and seafood, this was a pretty big miss. Not sure how you mess up something as simple as shrimp and a salad that badly. Definitely won't be back.

The Goat is a great place to watch a game, have a few beers and some food. It's also a great lunch…read morespot. Everything I've ordered from there has been good. Bartenders are friendly. Their appetizers are amazing and you can mix and match when you order the goat appetizer sampler if i remember correctly. Good salads too if you're trying to keep it light. Highly recommend.

Very relaxed atmosphere. Service was not too slow, music was young / gen Z, and food was good!…read more Fried pickles and ranch were so good and fried shrimp was tasty

4/5 only bc the fried fish came out soggy & soaked in grease…read more Loved the Remoulade sauce! Service was great just don't leave your plate unattended outside with the seagulls.

Service was stellar, the peel-and-eat shrimp was tasty, and the crab stuffed flounder tasted great…read more Huge windows let in all the sunlight and showed the wharf in all its glory. The reviews and the pricing would lead you to believe it was a sit down restaurant, but counter ordering was the reality, like a deli. For two people to eat without drinks was $90! Felt like we were taken to the cleaners! Should have done more research I guess, will not be back.

Food is pretty good and a little pricey. But the wait times aren't great. We waited a long time for…read moreour food because our server forgot to put it in, and this was after waiting over an hour to get a table.

I am visiting out of town for a work retreat and this was our first meal out. I was so impressed…read morewith the quality of food and service despite being a busy Saturday night. We joined the waitlist online via Yelp and I am so glad we did, highly recommend as the wait time shown was accurate and made our visit seamless. All the staff was friendly despite the full house, I am sure they're used to it but I commend them for maintaining a true atmosphere of hospitality from start to finish. Our server Angela was very sweet and friendly. I had an alcohol free mojito and it was fantastic. The others in my group tried a Moscow mule and margaritas which they said were also great. For food, some shared the poke and shrimp ceviche and it was fresh and delicious. My entree was the grilled fish tacos which was made with Dover sole. Cooked to perfection, they were some of the best fish tacos I've tried and perfect sized serving. I enjoyed them so much I forgot a photo. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and service and I would definitely come back. The menu offers a variety for everyone. The restaurant decor is also nice and we had a nice view through the window as the sun went down.