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Pirate's Landing

3.4 (434 reviews)
ModerateSeafood
Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Van D.

I loved everything about this place! The service, the food, the atmosphere! We had a large group and we walked in and were sat rather quickly. We had multiple servers and they were attentive and friendly. The food was quite good and the portions generous. The coconut shrimp was crispy and the pineapple dipping sauce was on point. Our leftovers held until the next day. You get a beautiful view of the lighthouse and outside there is a gorgeous view of the ocean, South Padre Island and the Queen Isabella bridge. We even had a magician pop over to our table for entertainment. Local or tourist Pirate's Landing is a must do!

Fish, shrimp tacos, burger with waffle fries.
Kat P.

The food was pretty good like home made, but in the best way. I left full and full of energy. The service was good. I'm grateful I was placed with a kind server who let me have the best view of the ocean and pirate ship. Those potato fries... ahhh he had to fight to keep them on his plate .

Outdoor seating with a view
Cary S.

The food here is always very good. We had the peel in it eat shrimp, which was very fresh. We had fish tacos that were amazing and the most amazing was the maple bacon wrapped shrimp, it was to die for. This place has plenty of seating plenty of outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the water and the pier. The service was decent but a bit slow for it not being a very busy time of day.

Southwest chicken sandwich with waffle fries underneath
Sherry H.

What a great place with a great view if you get a seat by the window. They also have outside seating if you don't mind the birds coming up to you, lol. I also saw a very large round table for good size groups. I have ate her twice and I've had delicious meals both times. The first time I ordered the southwest chicken sandwich with waffle fries. The waffle fries were delicious and there were a lot of them! The sandwich was also delicious and served on homemade bread. It was a grilled chicken breast, Swiss cheese, a big slice of honey ham, mayonnaise, and homemade salsa. It also had lettuce and tomato on it. This was a huge sandwich so you better bring your appetite! My friend ordered the blackened shrimp tacos, and said it was the best she's ever had. The second time I opted to get the lunch special, which was waffle fries and a half of the Caribbean chicken sandwich. This was fried chicken breast and it was huge! It had grilled pineapple bacon and Swiss cheese on it with a Caribbean sauce. I would definitely order this again as well. You sure can't beat this meal for $9.99. They have early bird specials Monday through Sunday 2 to 6 PM. They also have happy hour specials during that same time where a margarita is only $3 and a beer is only $2. Bonus! Both times that we were there for lunch they had live music plan. The staff was wonderful and quick to serve us and everything was delicious. If you go there, make sure you check out the pictures on the wall by the restrooms it tells and shows a lot of history of the island.

Patricia A.

Food was AMAZING! Service was great! Ambiance was just wanted we needed! We sat outdoors with our children on the deck which was nice. The restaurant hires a Magician that goes around to tables. He was a great entertainment and funny.

1/2 LB Shrimp appetizer
Brian R.

Really nice seafood restaurant on the bay. My wife and I were here on a Friday evening for dinner. Were seated right away next to lg. glass window with a spectacular view of the bay. Oscar was our server and quickly took our drink order. In under 5 min. We had our drinks and Oscar took our dinner order. My wife wanted their Crab Louie and I ordered a 1/2 pound of peel and eat shrimp for our appetizer and the Red Fish Rockefeller for my entree. Our order was ready in under 10 min. And looked delicious and they were. My Red Fish with Rockefeller sauce was amazing and the vegetables were done well. My wife's Crab Louie had plenty of crab meat which she shared with me. Very flavorful. The restaurant is clean and spacious. So, if you're in Port Isabel or on SPI come check this place out. You will enjoy your meal and the pirate themed ambiance.

Ann P.

This is a kid friendly restaurant, prices aren't bad at all. Casual ambiance. Right next to a long boardwalk and pier which was a good little walk w the kiddos. Our food was average. My husband enjoyed his flounder with Pontchartrain sauce, this is a creamy sauce w shrimp in it. I had a shrimp dish which had a salsa type sauce in it. While the portion size was generous, it really wasn't my favorite. Felt the sauce was just lacking and heavily tomato tasting. Service was good. Husband had their regular house sangria and this was actually disgusting. It tasted exactly like cough syrup with ice in it, like you couldn't tell a difference. I had the mango sangria and this was fortunately better, on the sweeter side but tolerable. As this seems a touristy place they do have a photographer who comes around and offers to take your picture, you get 1 for free and then pay 20$ for each postcard which they make afterwards if you want. I would recommend if looking for a kid friendly place w a bit of everything from American, Tex-Mex, and seafood. Just stay away from the sangria!

Brandi P.

Eclectic atmosphere Cornbread 5/5 very rich and buttery with a drizzle of honey Blackened Snapper 4/5 Jalapeño shrimp 2/5 all I could taste was cream cheese Fried oysters 2/5 very small and not well seasoned Fries 3/5 pretty good Veggies 4/5 well seasoned, the carrots are too big and undercooked, the zucchini and broccoli were very good

Bacon wrapped shrimp
Ricky R.

While in town for work, some colleagues and I decided to grab lunch. Not a lot of choices in Port Isabel, so one colleague suggested Pirate's Landing. Said colleague said she frequented this place while in town on other ventures, so we all decided to give it a try. We all strolled right in. Very festive coastal themed area, well kept looking restaurant. A look that probably appeals to tourists. We all were seated promptly, and presented menus. Our drink orders were taken and we were left to peruse the menu. Our drinks came in decent time, along with some honey drizzled rolls that were pretty tasty. Only one person, so it was just enough. They were pretty tasty, and wish more were offered. Looking at the menu, it was quite busy. Meaning there were too many things to choose from, and the organization and flow of the menu was a tad confusing. I was in the mood for fried shrimp, but their menu did not have it on there. Or, I missed it. I opted to go with the bacon wrapped shrimp. Shrimp wrapped in bacon, jalapeño, and cream cheese on top of a bed of rice. Also on the shrimp was some sort of raspberry glaze. I chose fries, and a salad as my side. Having second thoughts about the salad. I changed it up and got fries and onion fries. I wasn't really hungry for two sides anyhow, so I was not really concerned with the second side. I'm also picky about my salad and did not know about the freshness of the salad. After a long wait, our food arrived. My plate was presented just like the menu. Busy. This was to be expected, so not a biggie. Time to dive in. While planning my method of attack, I tried the fries. A crisp, well seasoned waffle fry. Delicious. Then an onion fry. Bad mistake. Soggy, limp, and bland. Eh, no harm. I should have stuck with the salad. Now, for the star of the plate, the bacon wrapped shrimp. First bite into the shrimp in. The bacon was chewy, the cream cheese sweet, then the burn of the jalapeño. I was waiting for the taste of the shrimp, but it never came. I saw shrimp in there, but my mouth was too on fire to catch the taste of the shrimp. I reached for my drink to douse the flames of the jalapeños. I ate about three more of them, and had the same results. I threw in the towel and gave the remaining three to my colleagues. All of them agreed the jalapeños packed quite the punch. Overall, I was quite underwhelmed by my dish. That is to say that it was not bad, I just had higher expectations for a $21plate. I also expected the shrimp to be more well balanced between sweet, spicy, and delicious. I have had bacon wrapped shrimp before that did not light my mouth on fire, like this one did. Maybe they forgot to remove the seeds? Not sure. But, overall, not bad. Just underwhelming. Also, feed the onion fries to the sea gulls. I do not regret my choice to come eat here, but I cannot say I will be back. The service was great, the food was just blah. This to me was a one and done type place. If you are here feel free to try it, but please do not go out of your way to try it. Enjoy!

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A'kiesha D.

The atmosphere is original and fitting to its location. The food price is moderate. The food was average but the service was great! The manager on duty tried to make sure we had a good experience.

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excellent omlet. and service was fast and friendly. would recommend this place. will come back again

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4.1(36 reviews)
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If you find yourself anywhere near South Padre Island, do yourself a favor and order the shrimp…read morescampi at The Grouchy Gringo. It is nothing short of outstanding. The shrimp are perfectly cooked--tender, plump, and buttery--so fresh they practically melt with each bite. The garlic-infused sauce is rich without being heavy, coating the pasta in a silky finish that brings everything together beautifully. But what truly elevates this dish are the tomatoes. They are delightfully sweet, bright, and bursting with flavor, adding a fresh, vibrant contrast to the savory scampi. Every forkful strikes that perfect balance of citrusy zest, garlic warmth, and natural sweetness. The Grouchy Gringo may have a playful name, but there's nothing grouchy about this plate. It's the kind of dish that makes you slow down, savor each bite, and already plan your next visit before you've even finished. Absolutely five-star worthy.

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