One of my favorite places on earth, and I have reviewed it several times in the past, but not working in CC anymore I only get here during Sandfest. It was a chilly, overcast day so none of the standard beautiful sunny views, but the food was as good as ever. I almost always get the special, and this day was no different. I had the blackened redfish over rice, and it was fantastic. A couple different local brews and some great company made it a complete day. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Blackened Red Snapper over rice. - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Doc's Seafood and Steaks Nice location. Great food. Perfect view of sunset. We drove all the way from Michigan to have fun and enjoy the water. Great escape. So far, this place has the best picture of the sunset. Highly recommended read more

Great spot on the water! Perfect views for sunset and watching birds and boaters! Bar staff are friendly and the u peel em shrimp are a fave! Live music and events held often here as well! Green lights on the dock at night make for great red fish watching! read more

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And back at Docs. My little one loved the kids flounder, and I had the the Ahi tuna. Delicious! We started with hush puppies which were so good - not greasy at all. Docs is always a class act read more

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Stopped to eat at Doc's Seafood & Steaks on the trip home from Port A. The parking lot was full and the restaurant was very busy on a Sunday night. We were able to find parking and were greeted by the host. We were seated quickly with no wait and got a large booth in the dining area to accommodate our party of 7. It was too dark by the time we got there for us to enjoy the beautiful view. They had a live music performance which was enjoyable. The service was very friendly and attentive. Was very engaging with the kiddos at the table and a very friendly demeanor. I have to say that this time around the quality of the food was not as good as I remember. I ordered the Coastal bacon wrapped shrimp, 6 jumbo shrimp stuffed with cilantro lime cream cheese and wrapped in applewood bacon. The specialty side was squash and zucchini and a side of rice. They did provide me with a butter dipping sauce upon request. The shrimp was a bit overcooked and chewy and they were also a bit smaller than I remember. The kids in our party had a cheese burger and grilled cheese kids meal with apple sauce. When the grilled cheese sandwich came out and the kiddo did not want to eat because it was greasy and shaped like a circle; the server took it back to the kitchen to address the concerns. Also ordered the fried shrimp platter, 8 shrimp hand-breaded in panko and comes with fries, slaw, and hush puppies, tartar and cocktail sauce . Also had the catch of the day platter with mahi mahi served with rice and the vegetable of the day. The Costal cob salad with chicken includes fresh mixed greens with pico de gallo, cheese, egg, bacon and avocado. Over all a good dining experience with attentive and friendly service. Just wish the food had been on par with the last visit. read more

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This place offers great food with stunning views of the sunset over the water. It can get busy, so expect a wait. If you have to wait, you can always head downstairs and hang out. They have a bar down there and a couple of games to play, like cornhole. I will warn you, though, parking can be really tough for dinner - even parking on the street can be hard to find. They have live music on most nights, but I'll warn you, sometimes the performer in the dining room can be a little on the loud side and just a tad annoying - it's not absolutely terrible though. They offer a decent selection of local and regional beers, but none on tap. They also have a full bar for your favorite cocktail. They have covered outdoor seating on the deck, but you can still see the sunset from inside if you are seated in the right area. When I was there, they had the big doors open, so a decent breeze was coming in, and you could see the sunset. The crab-stuffed flounder was my favorite - it's a must try! I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Great service and food. Went on a Friday evening around 5pm and they were too busy. Got a seat outside on the patio and they had additional fans going to help keep it cool. Grant, was the person who assisted and I got one of the specials - Parmesan crusted redfish. This was amazing! The crust on the fish was crunchy and gave a nice contrast to the delicate fish inside that was cooked perfectly. The sauce on top was equally delicious and the only negative was it was a shrimp sauce however there may have been one or two pieces of shrimp. So, that could have been better. The green beans were seasoned well and the rice also flavorful. The restroom was sea decorated and a different set up with a split stall, one right by the entrance and the other on the far side with the sinks in-between. The views were great! Overall delicious food and good service, I'd recommend to pop in especially if you can make it for the sunset, has to be amazing. read more

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Love stopping here on our way to and from Port A! Always with several family members, they accompany our big group really well each time. The beers and different cocktails are our favorite reason to visit, although the food is a close second! Service is always top notch and we leave happy & full - a big win our book! read more

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This is a go to spot for beautiful sunset views! We timed our arrival with this in mind. We ordered a few appetizers, which were ok. The clam strips were not as crunchy as we would have liked and the ceviche dip was a bit watery. The steak, while a bit overcooked, was nonetheless my favorite meal. The tuna sandwich was a nice surprise with a huge piece of medium rare aji tuna steak. read more

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I'm taking one star off because the oysters just tasted weird. We went at sunset and it's open on the water. Our service was good and the other food was tasty. We had cocktails and they were good and strong. read more

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Docs Seafood and Steaks is an absolute must if you're in Port A! We came just in time to catch the sunset, and the atmosphere was incredible, relaxed, coastal, and the perfect way to end the day. The service was fantastic too, quick, attentive, and super friendly, even during a busy season. I ordered the Parmesan Crusted Snapper, and wow, it was huge and absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and easily a dish I'd get again. The rest of the table had the Fiesta Burger (with a veggie patty), a seafood platter, and the mahi-mahi, everything looked amazing! For appetizers, we tried the hush puppies and Wisconsin cheese curds, and those cheese curds are a 10/10 must-order. But the real star for me? The clam chowder, creamy, rich, and so good I'd come back just for another bowl. I'm definitely giving this place a four out of five, for the only reason of being the veggie burger had a little too much soy, and the fries were a little dry! But that is no reason to not come! This place is amazing! If you're looking for great seafood, friendly service, and an unbeatable view, Docs is the place to go! read more

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Docs is a MUST stop!! We are dinner here two nights in a row.. it's that good!! Both our servers were fantastic!! Friendly and knew the specials. Service was great and the food came out quickly. Absolutely delicious!! read more

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If you're looking for seafood that'll make you question why you ever settled for frozen fish sticks, this is the spot. I went all in with the Seafood Lover platter: 1 flounder fillet, 4 shrimp, and a crab cake fried so perfectly, Gordon Ramsay himself would have shed a single tear. The shrimp? Honestly, I'm convinced they trained for the Olympics before they ended up on my plate. Now, the margaritas. I started with Doc's Margarita and thought, "Hmm, this is kind of weak." Fast forward to the last sip, and suddenly I'm smiling at strangers like we've been best friends since kindergarten. The Skinny Margarita, though? Hands down the winner-light, refreshing, and sneaky in the best way. Add in some great live music, an atmosphere that says, "Yes, order dessert, you're on vacation," and a waitress who deserves her own fan club. We had such a blast that we broke the golden rule of vacations: never eat at the same place twice. Yep, we went back the very next day. 10/10 -highly recommend. Bring stretchy pants. read more

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Doc's Seafood & Steaks was the place my brother saw on the JFK Memorial Causeway Bridge (which becomes Hwy 358 headed towards Corpus Christi) and told our group of 11 he wanted to have dinner there. Once again, another long wait for dinner, but not quite as long as they estimated. I didn't know which area to choose, but downstairs was packed so I headed upstairs to get my name on the list. After dinner, my dad complained, "They had a shrimp boil special downstairs." Everyone seemed to enjoy the food - even my vegetarian (sometimes pesco-vegetarian) sister-in-law. I wasn't crazy about the live entertainment that night (June 20, 2025), but I have heard much worse. It was hard to carry a conversation because it was fairly loud most of the time. Our waitress was great, but of course I don't remember her name. The manager came by and checked on us - he was friendly also. It was refreshing to see more than just fried seafood on the menu, so here's what I ordered: + grilled coconut shrimp + Doc's paloma RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 3 | Price: 4 read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Grilled coconut shrimp. 6.20.2025 - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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What an amazing experience. Food was terrific. Our party had Caesar salads, shrimp poor boys, shrimp platter and salmon. All platters were delicious and plentiful. Our wait staff was prompt efficient and friendly. We had our lunch on the balcony overlooking the waterways. What a beautiful day! I highly recommend this place. I really enjoyed my drink- electric eel. Check one out! Iridescent Green! read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Drink and description - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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We came for the food and the views. Highly recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I appreciated the fact that on a Monday evening, they still have a musician that play live music for us. Nothing better than dining waterside with a cocktail and live music. Parking: surface parking with some spaces in the gravel read more

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Our server, Rachel, was amazing! Consistently stopping by to see if we had what we needed. Started with peel and eat shrimp. Dined on stuff flounder (3/5) a little dry; Fish tacos (5/5); Crab cakes (4/5) Nice atmosphere sitting in the deck overlooking the bay. read more

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I called earlier in the day to ask about allergens in the food and got a half answer. "I asked around and they didn't think the food has dairy in it." We decided to try to eat at Doc's anyways since we could find enough allergy safe foods. Our waiter and the manager Chris were extremely understanding and helpful in picking menu items that fit within our diets! And the food was still really good! We had live music going which was a bit loud for my preference but he was good so it was ok. read more

My husband and I were in Corpus for a summer getaway, and Doc's did not disappoint! Is there a long wait? Yes. The closer you get to sunset, the busier it'll be. Is it worth the wait? Also yes. We came around 6/6:30, knowing there would be a bit of a wait since it was getting closer to sunset. They're notorious for the sunset views. There was live music inside the restaurant, and the singer was extremely talented. (My husband isn't a live music person and commented on how well the singer was doing.) Our waiter kept the drinks coming, and my husband and I ordered the catch of the day. It was incredible. There are a lot of menu options if you have dietary restrictions. I can't have gluten, so I made some modifications. We will definitely be back! read more

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My wife and I love this place! We both got the tuna tacos and they were excellent, additionally, I ordered the Dos a' rita which is a frozen or on the rocks margarita with an upside down Dos Equis in it. We both really enjoyed our drinks. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was even better! I look forward to coming back to this joint When I return back to the corpus area. Highly recommend! read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Margarita & dos a' Rita ! - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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We came in as a party of four around 12:45ish on the Fourth of July, and got seated outside, probably didn't even wait five minutes honestly. Even with it being the holiday, it was busier inside than it was outside, but still quite a few open seats everywhere especially considering the time that we came in. We ordered the Fourth of July special, Blackened Flounder with Avocado Baja Sauce + Pico, and then regular menu items of Clam Chowder (small bowl), Coconut Shrimp, Fish and Chips, and the Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp. For Gluten-Free, the Flounder was safe to eat, and the Coconut Shrimp was safe to eat, but got the sauce on the side. They said that there were supposed to be coconut flakes sprinkled on the shrimp, but it seemed to have only been sauce on the shrimp and that's it, disappointing for what you would think of 'coconut shrimp'. The Fish and Chips had a good crispiness to the fried part of the fish, and had a good flavor and level of saltiness with it. The potatoes were good, so adorable since they were all different sizes. The beans were also surprisingly good, not too crunchy but not too soft, and really well seasoned. Our waitress did a really good job making sure our drinks were refilled, we can drink a lot of drinks, and she was super friendly, so it was fun getting to chat with her while we were there. I believe her name was Rebecca; she was super friendly and a great waitress. Even the manager of the restaurant was friendly, but ended up having issues with the prepaid cards (such a rip-off for small business restaurants). Definitely will come back here if we ever come down to the coast area! read more

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Solid 4.5-5.0 experience! Docs is your quintessential midscale restaurant directly next to a body of water with an actual doc for boats to hook up and visit from. We arrived at docs for lunch and noticed they have a downstairs bar and an upstairs restaurant! We went with the upstairs version and got sat at table by the water. Our server was prompt and helped to elevate the experience! We went with the Ahi tuna dish and hush puppies to start. Both were good imo. The Hush puppies was just a little over fried but the remoulade sauce with it was great. The ahi tuna dish was great and comes with a bunch of sides. The tuna could be seasoned a little more with less sauce. Overall it was enjoyable. For our main we split the fresh red fish and I'm glad we did! This dish was huge filet of red fish, fried, then a gravy like sauce on top! It comes with 2 sides that were plenty of food and a good value! We each got a drink and they were good! Docs provides a nice atmosphere with good food, great service and a fair value! I would recommend any visitor roll this into their visit! read more

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Fun atmosphere! Great waiter.... Shout out to Grant! Oyster apps were good...... can't ever go wrong. Coconut shrimp was delish!! Doc's yard bird..... the flavor was great! Chicken was moist. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Corpus Christi. A waterside hangout with a dock, a deck, and live music, Doc's offers a relaxed, Coastal Vibe - perfect for watching the sunset. I had dinner there with a group of six. Two of us had salads and four had burgers. My seafood salad was piled high, but I admit to a touch of envy. My dining partners' burgers 'n fries looked amazing. Our service was attentive, too. I couldn't have been happier with my experience. read more

Food was incredible, service was even better! There were several new hires that were being trained, and I'd just like to commend them all on doing an awesome job! Location is great, with a pretty waterfront view. Overall a great dining experience, and would definitely recommend others to come here as well. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Seafood Lover (with sweet potato fries) - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Came here for dinner with work colleagues. Get the pink lemonade. Delicious. The Texas egg rolls and the seafood queso were phenomenal. Didn't have anything left. Entree was great. They also have specials. Everyone who ordered the steak couldn't stop talking about the seasoning and how it seemed like it had a crust. Also we got different desserts tres leche, key lime pie and fried cheesecake. None of us had a bad thing to say. We've all decided we're coming back before we leave. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Bacon wrapped shrimp and crab cake - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Great farm raised oysters. Loved my bacon-wrapped shrimp. The other entrees at out table looked excellent as well. Ambiance was fun. Only gripe was that my drink was watered down by the time it got to the table... all the drinks were very slow. read more

Between Docs and Snoopy's, we choose Docs. We just felt the atmosphere was nicer and the air flow was more comfortable. Our view of the sunset perfect. We started our meal with fried clam strips and a half dozen oysters on half shells. Oh what a great way to open the meal. They have some wonderful drinks too. I highly recommend the Costal Cooler. Next we had the seafood lover plate with shrimp and flounder. This dish was excellent. Then we wrapped up the meal with key lime pie. Having enjoyed key lime pie in Key West, I have never found its equal, sadly this was no exception. Although my wife liked it, I found it just ok. Our waiter really made our visit enjoyable. If you see Aidan, tell him we said hi. Go and enjoy your evening and I hope you get a great sunset. read more

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We stopped in for a Valentine's Day snack between doing a "Selena Crawl" (museum - Mirador de la Flor - Selena's Star on the Texas Music Walk of Fame) in Corpus and heading to Horses on the Beach. We loved reading about the restaurant history and Doc's military accomplishments. We only ordered a beer, Mermaid water (great), the ceviche appetizer (good), and the shrimp po' boy (awesome) w/fries (really good). We wish we could have eaten more but we were pressed for time and afraid to eat too much before an hour and a half ride. If we get to return, I'm definitely ordering their fried shrimp dish. The lady next to me ordered it and it looked delicious! The shrimp were huge! Our waitress was friendly, helpful, and very attentive. If we make it back to South Padre, we'll definitely have to stop in again and try more menu items. read more

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Fantastic sunset viewing (which is why we came); food was good - tuna tacos and burger ... live music was unexpected and cherry on top. Sunset, sunset, sunset!! read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Easy and fantastic! When I arrived I learned that it would be an hour wait to dine inside but they have a fantastic super easy to go window where you can place an order and they will bring it to you outside downstairs which is where I really wanted to sit anyway? The food was delicious and could not have been better. I've had coconut shrimp many times but not grilled the way they prepared them and I really enjoyed it. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Grilled coconut shrimp with a view - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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The waiter we had was fantastic - quick and attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu and drink offerings. The restaurant was loud but it was due to the live music, which was excellent. The food was below average. I had the shrimp po' boy, which was fine. The sweet potato fries were very good. My wife had the bacon-wrapped shrimp which were not great, especially for the $26 price tag, and the rice and vegetable side was horrible. The beer was good but nothing was on tap - everything was brought in a can with a chilled glass. Overall the experience was below average and if not for the live music we would have had a 100% negative experience. We will not return, especially when a superior competitor is literally within walking distance. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Shrimp Po' Boy ($16) - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Love the location staff was friendly, service was fast food was amazing. Can't wait to go back. Great place to go after a morning of fishing0. read more

A return trip to Doc's was overdue - by 3 years, but luckily, we finally made it back this weekend. After 3 years, their food quality has remained consistently delicious, maybe even better than before. I ordered the fried shrimp Platter and just made a pig of myself. Every bit of the fried goodies on my plate was eaten - even the French fries, and it was huge serving! My wife still does not like eating seafood and opted for a burger - just like before. Our other eating buddies ate the fried shrimp platter as well and we were all gobsmacked happy! And yes, the fried cheese curds from Wisconsin appetizer was delicious as well. The service was excellent. All these young and energetic servers were friendly and well-trained. Their smile was contagious and were efficient to serve the food and drinks. Both young men and women who worked there were pleasant looking. The colleges in the area must be a good source of workers for this restaurant. They employ a bunch of these kids. The restaurant was jumping when we were there. Back in late 2021 when we were here last, the pandemic was still keeping people from eating out. Not this time - the parking lot was packed just like the tables in the restaurant. Overall, the ambiance is as good as I remember. The view of the bay is outstanding. The view plus the excellent food, that's a combination that's hard to beat. This restaurant has now joined my own personal of must-go restaurants I have curated through the years of eating out! read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Burger plate - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Long wait time and the food is not horrible but very sub-par and not worth the wait and definitely not worth the price. Tourist trap 100 percent. Very upsetting to not have a better meal than just going to a fast food establishment. Basically a Bubbas but 2 to 2.5 times the price and poor care to the food. Had the chicken fried steak, overcooked, over breaded and dry. Potatoes were actually great and staff were also. Food, no and there were 5 of us, not one was pleased with the quality on price. Go to a local place here. Cheaper and better. read more

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First time visiting Corpus Christi, and we wanted to check out a local spot--Doc's Seafood & Steaks. The location had a nice vibe, and the view was great, which set high expectations for the food. I ordered the Seafood Platter with Flounder, fries, and hush puppies. The fries were definitely the highlight--hot, crispy, and well-seasoned. Unfortunately, the hush puppies were overcooked and dry, which made them hard to enjoy. The biggest letdown was the flounder. While it was cooked properly, it lacked any real flavor or seasoning. I was really hoping for something more flavorful, especially at a seafood-focused restaurant. Also, the only hot sauce options available were Sriracha and Tabasco--not ideal if you're looking for something more traditional or with a better flavor pairing for seafood. Overall, the experience was just okay. Great location, gorgeous view of the ocean, and solid service, but the food didn't quite hit the mark for me. read more

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Visiting from out of town for a work conference and this place was recommended by some of the local attendees. Place was pretty busy for a weekday and they had some live music playing as well. Overall, Food was good, but it did take awhile to for our food to come out and our waiter was practically nonexistent. He claimed it was a busy night and they were short staffed. The most positive thing I had were the hush puppies. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Our favorite place in all of the area! The food was amazing. Our waiter was terrific! Happy hour specials! Get there for sunset if you can, it's the best way to end the day in this waterfront local's favorite! read more

Doc's is our must stop each time we're in town. We've even driven down from San Antonio just to eat here. My parents request to go each time they visit, as well. Being right off the water, you can literally stand at the dock and watch the fresh catch of the day being unloaded of the boats directly into the kitchen. You'll also see pelicans and other seabirds gather around this time, too just waiting for someone to drop a tasty fish. The entire back of the restaurant is glass that opens to the outside sea air so no matter if it's nice or stormy, you can watch the wildlife and sealife in and around the canal. The drinks are strong yet tasty. The food is wonderfully fresh and well prepared. R special each day had never let me down. The service is always so friendly and attentive. It really is just a joy to be here. Oh, and try the house made salt scrub provided free in the bathroom. Your hands will thank you! read more

Went by the reviews and decided to check this place out. I was a little disappointed in the food overall. We started with chips/salsa and that was really good! I got the seafood lover meal which was all fried shrimp, flounder, and crab cakes. I thought the overall seasoning was lacking. It all was just battered/fried, no flavor. I'm glad I had tartar/cocktail sauces. Wife got the 12oz ribeye. Flavor was good but definitely not worth $38. Lastly, son got the tuna tacos. He liked em so that was a win there. Our server was good and friendly. Not sure we'd return for the price we paid ($120 +tip) and not really blown away. I was kinda let down after saving our last meal on the island going here. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Seafood lover - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas