The food was delicious and good portion. Service speedy the greeter should smile…read more The Ambiance was perfect for a rainy day at spi. Good music not blaring loud . I love the decor seemed clean Very quaint vs party beach side

Came for brunch on a Sunday. Our group was quickly sat outside. Food was good and so was the iced…read morecoffee. Their juice menu is really good too... didn't get a pic of that.

We had such a great breakfast at Yummies Bistro! The breakfast platter was huge and definitely…read moreworth it--perfect portions and everything tasted fresh. We also tried the chilaquiles (you do have to add your choice of chicken, steak, or egg, but it's worth it), and they were full of flavor. The standout for us was the lemon poppy seed pancakes--absolutely delicious and a must-try! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice depending on the weather. The service was very attentive and accommodating, which made the experience even better. Overall, such a cute spot with great food--we'll definitely be back!

Updates of Texan eateries I like (2 of 2)…read more Yummie's is one South Padre Island restaurant I really like, and if you spend some time here, you may wind up trying most of them, including some across the water in Port Isabel. For starters, Yummie's has a great feel about it - bright, spacious, and slightly nautical. They do a breakfast and lunch business, a business model a good number of local eateries share with them. While I can't vouch for their breakfasts and since I like lunch food more, their lunch menu is fairly vast. With all this being said, I wandered in here the last time on South Padre Island knowing I'd find a lunch platter to my liking. I would expect that to be a bountiful sandwich and that's what I've enjoyed on both visits. In my first visit here, I ordered a slice of the organic red grapefruit pie. It was a feast for the senses. On the last visit to Yummie's, this unique pie was not available. I believe it would have been in season. The server wasn't exactly clear, but said it had something to do with more recent menu planning. I was disappointed. It's that dessert that brought me to Yummie's the first time I visited and it's that item that brought me back. Look, I'm not a granola, and neither are most Texans and "Winter Texans" given that they sell towels and t-shirts with pit bulls on them across the street, which means that you can skip the organic part of the equation if it makes it easier for you to procure red grapefruits for you to deliver on this bodacious pie. The sandwiches and lunch platters at Yummie's are generously sized. I've gotten the standard potato chips to round out my sandwiches. Maybe I didn't see an option, but it would be nice if regular fries or something similar was offered for a reasonable upcharge. Since potato chips already have enough oils and fat, one might as well push the envelope that extra mile with another starch that tastes even better. The reviews will attest to Yummie's being a rock solid restaurant. I agree. I recommend it highly, but, for my wants and needs, will look at the most current menu or call beforehand prior to going in to eat. That's correct ... these aren't the sorts of specifics for which you would text them.

Love the environment. My wife and kids love to eat here when we come to SPI regularly. Food is…read moregood. Service is fair. Decent prices as well.

I loved this place. So good and so cute…read more Eggs and bacon were amazing! I got the gluten free pancakes were not that good (according to my gluten free friend) they were kinda hard and not fluffy. But they had goat cheese and I love goat cheese so it made up for it. Potato's are good. I would not recommend going here if you're in a hurry because the food takes a while but the servers were sweet and gave us a discount and chips + salsa. Coffee was also good. I loved the booth we sat in.

I must say up front we were shocked by the quality of the food, etc. at Cafe on the Beach, located…read moreat The Palms Resort, very limited parking. It's not much to look at, small, simple, not a whole lot of improvements over the years. But, they did have plastic flaps that dropped down on the outside of the place to keep the wind and cold weather out, heaters provided too! Service by Aaron was top notch, start to finish! We initially just decided to stay to a drink and move on ... but as we sat there and looked at the menu, sipped our drinks, we saw other food coming out of the kitchen! It looked GREAT! We ordered the crispy oyster tapas (fried oysters on homemade potato chips with mango pico). They came out quickly and were oh so tasty! We were convinced! Time for dinner! We ordered a rueben sandwich (with homemade parmesan potato chips) and the snapper veracruz (tomato, onion, olives, capers) with grilled zucchini. The sandwich was da bomb ... piled high corned beef, kraut and dressing, pickles on the side. The snapper dish is one we make at home, and this one was darn good! So, glad we stayed! This place puts to shame some of the other "fancy" places on SPI! "Don't judge a book by its cover" rings true here! Highly recommend you try the Cafe! We'll be back for sure ...

The service, food and drinks were equally amazing! The hush…read morepuppies? To die for. The Tapas - YUMMMMM!

We were seated with minimal wait time. The waitress got us our drinks and took the order!…read more The food arrived warm, barely! I had the coconut shrimp, which were ok, the bake potato was just warm. For silverware I only got a fork, no knife to apply.butter to the potato! As far as ambiance if you like loud noises it the place for you! Typical bar decorating! Would not recommend to anyone! Pricing is high for what you get !

We dined at F&B on New Year's Eve 2025. It was a +/- experience. First, Marlene was our waitress,…read moreshe was awesome! One of the best service experiences we've had in years! Hustle is her middle name... thank you ma'am, you made the evening! The menu was a chef's selection 4 course menu, with options for each course. We opted for the wine pairings with each course. The restaurant was decked out with New Year's regalia... with balloons, hats, noise makers, at every table... really fun atmosphere! All the staff were decked out fancy, looked great! For our first course, we selected lobster bisque mushroom soup. The mushroom soup was divine, absolutely fabulous. The lobster bisque was sub-par... while plentiful, the lobster was not fresh, tasted very fishy. The second course of the seafood medley and venison bites was equally Jekyll and Hyde! Venison, superb, tender, cooked perfectly, tasted great. The seafood medley, all super fishy ... not fresh! Crab claws mushy too, obviously frozen prior. Oysters pitifully small and warm. Shrimp, while cold, were very fishy and mushy, as if previously frozen. No bueno! Our third course was the surf/turf and Akashi short rib ragout. The turf was awesome, best steak we've had in years! The lobster ... pitiful, small, overcooked, tough and fishy! Disgusting! The ragout was good, but we're not sure why chef's make beef dishes sweet ... good beef stands on its own, no need to over season! Not a well conceived dish... Our final course was the chocolate soufflé and lemon cake ... both were terrific! The soufflé with Chantilly cream and whipped cream was very good. The star dessert was the lemon cake with fresh fruit! Light and airy cake, the fruit was to die for. Delicious! The wind pairings were good, although some of the selections were "tired" favs, like "The Prisoner"... IMHO. Such a good wine list at F&B, the pairings were disappointing! The staff whisked away a 1/2 finished pre-dinner martini, which Marlene graciously replaced! When you spend $500+ on dinner for two, even a special evening, the restaurant should deliver. F&B did not meet the standard on New Year's Eve. We won't be back this trip..,

Excellent coffee in a comfortable environment! Highly recommend! Service was great! Mocha was…read moredelicious!

We stopped by Cafe Karma early on a Sunday afternoon... the best part of breakfast, a neighborhood…read moreband plays pick up music there on Sundays 12-2, worth stopping by for a listen, 1/2 the customers there were locals chillin' and enjoying the music! The rest of the experience was just OK... Cafe Karma is a coffee/breakfast/light lunch spot, serving coffee, teas, juices, soft drinks, and the like. Food consists of breakfast bakery (muffins, pastries) and cooked items, light snacks like quiche and croissants, and ice cream. We had lattes (per usual). Temp was great but the coffee itself was just OK, not the best. For food we had the turkey quiche and the omelette muffin. The quiche was bland, overcooked. The muffin was much better, and was definitely the better of the two selections. Staff were friendly, service was quick! With all the coffee shop options available in SPI, not sure we'd go back. Do not recommend IMHO...

If you're in Port Isabel, you have to stop by Isabel Cafe. It's one of those long-standing…read morehole-in-the-wall spots that locals clearly love--and now I see why. We ordered the small breakfast tacos on flour tortillas, and they were way bigger than expected (always a win!). We had the ham and egg, and the "con todo," and both were seriously delicious--fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. The place itself is simple and unassuming, but that's part of the charm. What really stood out was the staff--so friendly and welcoming, they made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!

Stopped by a little small-town restaurant in Isabel and loved the experience. Family workers, full…read moreof locals, and some of the best tacos around. They definitely didn't short change the bacon and bean tacos -- packed with flavor and worth every bite. If you're passing through Isabel, give this place a try next time!

Updated review front my last visit almost a year or so ago…read more Still a great place very festive for the holiday season . Service was on it today food was super awesome we came for the same dish we had last time... It's the best in the area.

Breakfast this morning: bloody Mary @11.99 ordered, charged $14.99 due to server deciding it…read moreshould be Tito' which is didn't ask for. Ordered Josephine sampler- " do you want French toast, waffle or pancakes?" Ok, French toast- upon receiving bill- $3.99 unchanged. I wasn't told that. CLINCHER- Sterl shavings from the dishwashers cleaning scrubbie in my hash browns. The "manager" said -" I'll take care of you". STEEL SHAVINGS​​. Yep she took $15.00 off the bill. Upcharge Upcharge Upcharge!!! THEN $15.00 CREDIT FOR SHREDDED STEEL HASHBROWNS. Sorry for typos, cursor will not allow me to back and correct. What joke- never again. They act like they're doing you a favor.

Saturday Brunch We went for brunch. The food was excellent…read more We had the country breakfast, Huevos Rancheros, and Biscuits with a sausage patty and sausage gravy. Everything was well cooked and seasoned. We enjoyed the food and the view of the bay. Highly recommend Lobo. (There was a blue light above our table, so the food pictures are not exactly how the food looked)

Not just the worst food, service, and decor on SPI -- this is one of the worst in all of South…read moreTexas. I wish I'd read the other reviews here before agreeing to eat at Lobo Del Mar. I certainly won't ever go here again, and I will do my best to prevent others from eating here. It's hard to exaggerate how bad it was. After a very long wait for our orders, we were served food that was no longer hot (some plates had clearly been sitting around for a while) and our server then completely disappeared. Drinks went un-refilled, and anything more that we might have wanted was ignored. Don't look past the one star reviews. I'd give it zero stars if I could.

First time here is a nice calm place love the cool tranquil atmosphere here…read more Service was good everyone is super friendly

Very nice hotel, centrally located. Originally went here to see Starbase. Hotel was very secure and…read morevery modern. Rooms were very clean and organized. Only a few rooms in the hotel which made it feel homey. They had a small boutique/ coffee shop downstairs perfect to grab a quick coffee before starting the day. Also can't forget about the beautiful lighthouse across the street.