Great bar/restaurant- we sat at the patio enjoying the weather. The food took a while to arrive…read moreprobably because they were full And busy, thankfully there was a play area To keep our daughter busy. Wife ordered a drink (can't remember the name) and I ordered a pina colada, strangely they both tasted exactly the same. Other than that the food was great. Loved my smash burger with bacon and extra patty added Will come back here if we visit port Aransas again

This place was hit and miss for me, although my oldest son and his wife went there several times…read morefor drinks. They were there for lunch one day with the baby. My wife wanted to stay home at the rental and half a quiet day by herself. My youngest and I decided to join them for lunch on the way to our other adventures for the day. It was kind of hot inside, but the fan in the back kept us comfortable enough. The highlight of my meal was a delicious banana colada. Once I learned to drink it slowly to prevent brain freeze, I really enjoyed it. I had a patty melt with fries. It was really good and a welcome change from seafood. This restaurant does not have many seafood items on the menu. It is mostly burgers and such. We went back with the whole family another night for dinner. It was crowded, loud, and hotter than Hell! I really enjoyed my banana colada, but my ahi tuna tacos were not good. The tuna seemed more like chewy tasteless shark meat to me. If it really was ahi tuna, they ruined it. Everyone else was happy with their meals. My wife who does not like seafood of any kind, had steak bites, which she really liked. The music here is mostly 80's, which was fun, but they really need to work on the AC. We grabbed more drinks and moved out to the play area and deck out back after eating. It was actually cooler back there! The baby played for a while, and we left. I think it is a fun venue for a beach location. It just needs to be cooler. And, skip the ahi tuna tacos.

Coffee Waves is a charming coffee spot in Port Aransas, serving artisan coffee beverages and…read morehandcrafted gelato all while creating an inviting atmosphere. The shop has a fun, artsy vibe, colorful murals, and artwork that give it plenty of personality. It's attached to a bookstore, making it a perfect place to grab a drink, browse a few books, and soak up those laid-back beach-town vibes. The staff is very friendly and they take your order at the counter. They have a vast array of syrup flavors for craft beverages. I tried two beverages including a hot Cherry Chai, classic chai with cherry syrup served warm and an iced Ube Matcha, a colorful, eye-catching option that brings a little tropical flair to your coffee run. They serve a variety of pasties and paninis. I tried the Egg, Bacon & Cheese Panini, A savory breakfast option served warm that hits the spot when you need something more substantial alongside your caffeine fix. I also ordered the pumpkin muffin filled with a rich cream cheese filling. Coffee Waves has that relaxed, eclectic atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer. Between the murals, local artwork, and attached bookstore, it feels like more than just a quick coffee stop. It's a fun little hideaway to recharge while exploring Port A.

Gelato was great! They offer gelato and sorbet which my daughters loved. The coffee tasted light…read moreand acidic, a bit citrusy... I am sure it pairs well with lemon loaf cake. I am used to more earthy, nutty medium blends, but not bad. Customer service was great! Busy afternoon, but pleasant service from everyone. Loved the decor and artsy vibe. Great place, definitely recommend for people from out-of-town to stop by sometime.

I don't know why the ratings are so low here but we had a terrific lunch. It is truly stepping back…read morein time. The menu is exactly like the coffee shops we ate at as kids. If you want bistro food, pass on it, but if you like classic American comfort food, this is the place. The ambience leaves much to be desired, true, but it's very clean and the service is friendly and efficient. We had beef vegetable soup to start (serious yum) and a side salad (not so great due to dull dressing). Both the roast beef plate and pork cutlet were wonderful. Moist and tender and well seasoned. Great mashed taters and brown gravy. Save room for pie.

Looking for a breakfast spot and came across the "Bakery Cafe". And I wasn't disappointed. The…read morerestaurant is in older section of town across the HEB. As you walk in you are warmly greeted by the people inside, and you can seat yourself. If you have a smaller group you can set in the first section of the restaurant but if you have a larger group there is extra space in the next adjacent room. The ones taking your order are helpful in helping you choose your order. On this visit I had; "The Works" omelette, it comes with hash browns and choice of toast. The whole experience was great, the food was delicious. I highly recommend this particular place.

Sports themed diner. Service is pretty great…read more Ordered the breakfast sandwich and added tomato and mayo. Husband ordered the breakfast taco. Those were pretty delicious. They know how to cook eggs over, medium here. Usually, they're too overcooked for me. I ordered them over medium for my sandwich and I think I was wearing half of it when I left, between my face and my hands! But every bite was delicious The menu says the sandwich comes with meat, eggs and cheese, but my receipt shows an extra two dollars for cheese. Not sure why that is unless they needed to charge for the tomato? Also, the taco was seven dollars but outside the sign advertises it for five bucks. They might want to change that. It's still our go to breakfast place on the island.

Cranberry mimosas delicious! Steak ,eggs,hash browns breakfast soooo damn good! Cooked just right…read moreand hot. Atmosphere is open, seating avail in 2 separate parts in case of overflow of people, on a Saturday morning we arrived at 8:27am and were seated by 8:58...wait times vary depending on what time you arrive so I advise if your really hungry go earlier. Waitress was awesome! Funny , friendly and knowledgeable on menu. Will be my go to breakfast spot when in town.

It's been 5 years since we went to Mickey's and it's still incredible. Even taking it to go! The…read moreseafood is so FRESH! Burgers were incredible.

We ordered several plates for work today! We were told this was an amazing eatery…read more I ordered the grouper sandwich which was about $24. The fries were cold and the sandwich was cold. The Grouper wasn't flaky. It wasn't that good. 6/10 The burger was highly recommended. I don't eat beef! My coworker said it was delish. It didn't look good at all.

Service was good with plenty of sarcasm and no holding back on patrons. Pizza is good as well.read more

No booze! Went because they had live music…read more As I left the guy was singing "I guess I'll just stay here and drink." Hilarious. The Texas ranch hands a long time ago wouldn't be happy with wine...

I stopped by to grab a beef fajita plate and ended up with this. It was very tasty and I highly…read morerecommend it. The staff will definitely take care of you, wether you are taking it to go or dining in.

The drive thru girl has a bad attitude every time I get food y'all need to get a new one, food is…read morealways good.

We came here not sure what to expect, hungry and wanting different types of foods (very picky…read moreeater, toddler eating, vegan, and one that wasn't sure what she wanted. We came inside and immediately were greeted by waitstaff, and sat at a table. Then, after taking our drink orders and bringing it out, our two year old quickly waged battle with his mother's big, tall cup of sprite, throwing it across the table and it landing across his grandmother and the floor and table. The waiter was the sweetest, kindest and most understanding waiter I've ever met, and quickly took care of it, sat us at another table, and we continued with the evening. Our food was absolutely delicious. We had: Children's Mac & cheese, side of pulled pork, fries. Sausage plate with broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. A beef burger that was made with quite a few customizations and fries. Friend shrimp plate with fries. The food was absolutely fresh, hot and amazing!!! We immediately told our waiter (from Jamaica?) how happy we were and tipped him very well, and we will be back! I recommend this to anyone that wants good, hearty food, with a laid-back atmosphere on the island!

We were looking for a casual dinner on Sunday evening (Labor Day weekend), and happened upon…read moreMacDaddy's. With a group of 5, it hit everyone's wish list from seafood, to barbecue, and fried chicken. I HAVE to mention the fried chicken plate. Wow! Once I saw a server pass by with it, I immediately regretted not ordering it myself, although it is massive and I could never have finished it myself. Luckily, someone in our party did and shared and yes- it was as amazing as it looked. We enjoyed our own plates, yes, but nothing beat the fried chicken!

Having so many bad expensive meals on the island really makes you appreciate the ol' trusty pizza…read moreplace. It's a tradition that we always get Port A Pizzeria in our first night in town. It's so good. We love the fried ravioli, the breadsticks and the thin and hand tossed pizzas. Everything is always delivered hot and fresh. We've never been inside the restaurant, but have easily eaten delivery over 15 times. They never let us down.

We have been to Port A pizzeria at least 5 times, most recently twice in June 2026, when the summer…read moreseason was in full swing. This is 90% a buffet place, but they also have carry-out. The buffet is very well priced for what you get, while carry-out prices are not so good IMO. I've always been impressed by the quality and freshness of the food... particularly the salad bar and pizzas. You can get a solid, reasonably healthy meal (including beverage) for a reasonable price. When the restaurant is crowded, as happens on weekends and holidays, it's a well-managed chaos. There may be a wait, but it's well-handled through text messaging and there's no need to worry about finding a seat. In summary, Port A Pizzeria is a quality, high-value choice for lunch or dinner in Port Aransas.

We went for my mom's 88th birthday dinner. Everything we ordered was so yummy!…read more The portions are large enough to share - there were 3 of us and we ordered 2 entrees to share. The crab cakes are frickin amazing!.. best I've had and I've been to Maine! Lol The desserts are so decadent and one order was plenty for the 3 of us! Our waiter was so helpful and friendly and patient with us. We liked the decor and atmosphere too.

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.