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    Ridleys

    4.1 (117 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    Danya K.

    The waiter was kind and attentive. Food came out fast, the drinks were decent. We ordered Bloody Marys and Blood Maria's. they have a section on the menu dedicated to a variety of different bloody Mary's to select from which we enjoyed since this is our favorite alcoholic beverages. The booth es were confortable and sizeable we had a party of 5 adults and 4 kids and sat comfortably in their larger booth. I ordered fried redfish with mash potatoes and mixed veggies, the fish was over fried and flavorless, the mash potatoes were too salty and the vegetables were bland. Where we sat was either took dark from the shades being down or too sunny if you sat right I front of the closed shades, with the sun blaring in. The service was good, the food was ok. The vibe was lacking, but the restaurant served its purpose - to eat and go home. 5/5 for service, 3/5 for food and 3/5 for vibe. Wouldn't likely return unless it was the last option.

    Joanne L.

    We just walked into Ridley's and they told us that there's an hour wait......and when you look around, they have a bunch of tables open, and no line up inside or outside. Seriously, how long does it take to scramble some eggs and put a couple pieces of toast in the toaster. BYE FELICIA!!! Sorry not sorry!!! PS-Thanks for disappointing Spider-Man Boy.....he was really excited to come here.

    Biscuits and gravy
    Gloria F.

    Food was good, waiter was nice and the prices were fair. Will definitely be back if in the area.

    Shrimp and Hatch Chili Grits!
    Dave Q.

    Went back a day later for breakfast and they got our orders exactly correct. My wife had the same thing as the day before but it came with everything it was supposed to (two eggs, as she requested and hashbrowns, which they didn't provide the day before). I had the Shrimp and Hatch Chili Grits, oh' my gosh was that delicious!

    Pineapple pancakes
    Imtiaz K.

    SO GOOD! Ridley's breakfast/brunch was very tasty. The food surprised me because it's hard to find good food near the coast. This is definitely a place to come to you won't regret it. My mom described the pancakes as "some of the best she has had". I loved the shrimp and cheese grits. The service is good considering when we went it was very busy. Our server was nice & quick. The ambiance is cute & cozy. I definitely recommend for brunch getting there early if it is peak season. We got there 30 mins after opening and we were the last party sat. After that they had a wait.

    Chicken Fettuccine. so good.
    Kaye T.

    Had a late brunch here yesterday and food was really good. Breakfast at 2pm? oh yes! I like that we got there during happy hour too. I love how it's open seating and doesn't feel crowded. Food was pretty big serving. I had chicken fettuccine. It was so good but I got full really fast. This place has it all like the bar, coffees, food and pastries which I thought was a first for me. I just moved here from Hawaii and that surprised me. And our server, I think Genevie (sorry if that's not correct lol), was really friendly.

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    Felicia C.

    All I have to say is be prepared to WAIT! Especially if you're going in on a Sunday for Brunch. We waited about an hour and 20 mins to get a seat but let me tell you IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT! Also... When we ordered it took about 10 mins for the food to come out so it was fast. Everything we got was amazing. The Chicken Fried Prime Rib was our top favorite with the John Jackson pancakes coming in second. Their sourdough bread with butter and strawberry jelly was amazing too. We got seated outside but the day was nice and we didn't even notice. The inside is really nice. We aren't local but we will definitely be coming back when we are in Corpus.

    Ham Bennie with a pancake
    Kimberly R.

    Love the food here. Brunch is exceptional. Service is good. Wish they would take the extra time on the little details like repairing the worn booth seats and adjusting the bathroom doors so the latch etc. We will continue to eat here because the food is that great.

    Baked goat cheese
    Danielle S.

    Ridley's was busy when we arrived, but we were able to order at the outside bar with Michael. Michael was wonderful! We had an hour wait time, but we were served much faster by staying at the outside bar. Our food was fantastic and the drinks were so creative! Ridley's has baked goods at the front, their own starter that you can get before noon for free, and jarred items like jams and pickles. Michael suggested the pickled green beans and they were bomb! We can't wait to go again for their social hour, which occurs every day starting at 2:00pm.

    Mr. Blueskies pancakes
    Alexa J.

    They have a bakery, variety of coffee and espresso. The blueberry pancakes were delicious. Next time I will get the Silver Alert. I can't wait to go back. It felt nice and cozy for breakfast.

    Pork belly gritz
    Emi M.

    Amazing food and amazing service!!! Went with my family and had the most amazing time! Thankfully wasn't too busy and our waitress was amazing!!! I wish I could remember her name but It was something near J, or someone mentioned a Genevieve but she was super nice and gave great service. The food was really tasty, literally no complaints about any of it. The drinks were delish but a little odd but not bad odd 100/10 totally recommend for vacation and locals

    Genille R.

    Stopped in for brunch on our way home from the beach, and we received amazing food, with exceptional service. It's a small establishment. Booth, table, and bar seating is available. They also have an assortment of pastries and freshly made sourdough bread is also available. Really enjoyed all the food. Pancakes were delicious, fruit was fresh, and sausage was so juicy. The hash brown was so unique and full of flavor. Will definitely be back. Parking: Surface parking, with some spots in gravel.

    Strawberry shortcake pancakes
    Jenni M.

    *** decent breakfast or brunch option but long wait for larger groups in the summer *** Ridleys was my brother's suggestion for a June 20, 2025, family brunch outing. At first there was some communication. We all thought another adult had spoke with the hostess about our group when in actuality no one told her we needed a table for 11. Lol. The hostess apologized to me for the mix-up. It was no big deal because I was told it was a 45-minute wait either way. Actually, we got there at 10:40 and my text that our table was ready arrived at 11:15. + Drip coffee = $2.50 + "Little Piggie Plate" from kid's menu = $7.50 + Strawberry Shortcake pancakes = $10.50 + "The Hurricane" frittata (I ordered this & some of the meat was hard to chew) = $16.50 My youngest brother at the table next to us got his food 10 minutes after all of us which always sucks. Our waitress had a hard time hearing us over the loud group behind us. She performed better than my little brother's waitress, though. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 3 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 3 | Price: 3

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    2 months ago

    This place is Underrated!! Great happy hour specials 3pm -6pm. The food was delicious. Miguel bartender super nice and good drink service!

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    Absolutely fabulous for breakfast or lunch! Food is tasty and large portions! Prices are fair. Atmosphere is pleasant and device was great.

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    My family of 9 decided to give this place a try. We called around 7:00 PM to check the line, and…read morethey told us the wait would be about 30 minutes, which we were totally fine with. We arrived just nine minutes later at 7:09 PM, but the host was missing from the stand for a solid 10 minutes. When she finally showed up, she told us the wait would actually be an hour and a half. We weren't seated until around 8:25 PM, and after ordering, we waited another 15 minutes for our food. Because the restaurant closes at 9:00 PM, we were literally the last people there. ​However, the front-of-house chaos was completely salvaged by the rest of the experience. Our server, Danielle, was amazingly kind, sweet, and incredibly awesome! On top of that, the food was absolutely amazing, tasty, and served piping hot, with 1 of the hurricane combo being really cold. My brother couldn't finish it. And the steak was dry, and needed more flavor. I will say the chicken tenders were ginormous and very juicy. The atmosphere was also great very comforting with nice, beachy vibes. ​The Verdict: A incredibly frustrating wait and a rough start with the host, but Danielle's stellar service and the fantastic food made the night worth it.

    My kinda place. Lowkey, good enough food, our server was attendant. The blackened shrimp was so…read moreyummy. We would come here again for sure

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    Totally underestimated this spot when coming through town. It's in an old sonic off the main drag…read morebut aside from the trademark drive up bays and the bathroom, nothing is the same. It's also an easy walk for anyone staying on the bay side or coming on/off the island. First off the vibe is cool, and has some cool to it in a way that sets it apart from a lot of the touristy beach spots in town. Cool art, a full redesigned bar, and lots of comfortable open seating outside. With a sun shade. They also have a stage for live music and they bring acts in from all around. We caught an act, Michael O'Connor, on 4th of July and he was outstanding. Great sound quality too. The tequila and wines are top shelf at reasonable prices, and they had a full cocktail bar service. Beer selection was good, but no draft from what I could see. The bar service, provided by Stassni, was super friendly and attentive. She made sure we were fed and hydrated. And the food - wow! It was fantastic for such a small unassuming spot. I had the coconut butterfly shrimp with fries and my husband had the smash burger. Both were excellent. My shrimp were fresh butterflied gulf shrimp and hand breaded. So good. Their manchego fries were selling like crazy, too. This is the sister restaurant to Calypso in Half Price books. Great little spot on the island that's worth a visit if you want a break from the bustling tourist scene. Note there is some road noise but it's not out of control. The inside is small with most seating outside under a corrugated roof.

    Service was terrible, incredibly overpriced,expensive for food and drinks for the atmosphere. Don't…read morego here! Only reason was late night eats. Long wait times also.

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