As new residents in town everything was so excellent from the coffee to the complementary blueberry…read moremuffins to the service, everything was wonderful!! The ambience was great with an old school great grandmas house vibe and Choo Choo train showing ads and running throughout the ceiling of the restaurant!! So cool!! We came on July 3rd at roughly 11am and it was BUSY but we were sat as a table of 2 within 10 minutes. I ordered the sirloin and eggs and my wife ordered the Andy's platter or something like that. We devoured our meals, they were so yummm and the waitresses were so kind and attentive! I can't wait to take my mother in law here when she's in town next week. Thank you for the lovely experience and delicious food!! It's our new best breakfast spot!!

Easily the finest breakfast spot we've visited. Outstanding service from numerous friendly, sharp…read moredressed servers. Nice atmosphere. Delicious food. Pricing of food is just right. Two model trains run around the ceiling area while you dine. Cool for kids and adults too.

All of the food I tried was delicious. The small salad bar is to the left when you walk in. There…read moreare other items like pasta salads and the like. The hot menu items were delicious. I had the chicken fried steak, catfish, a tiny bit of the enchiladas. They were all delicious. Everything was well seasoned and not overcooked. I would definitely visit again. Our server also made sure to check on us a few times.

Buffet food is delicious. Plus you can also order from the menu. My favorite is Tuesday's special,…read moreAll You Can Eat Shrimp. The entire staff from owners, waitresses, cashiers, bus boy and cooks are very nice, courteous and always making sure you're good. It's always clean. Enjoy every time we come here!

Decided to try this new family owned and operated business and it did not disappoint! I had the…read moretacos with beef--delicious--which came with chips, salsa, and a delicious habanero hot sauce. The side of fries were fresh, hand cut, not too salty and were gone quickly. The dessert of the week was crème brûlée, beautifully topped with raspberries, whipped cream, and fresh mint. Service was friendly, and you can tell a lot of thought and care goes into their products from start to finish. I will definitely be revisiting and have already started spreading the word about this new local gem.

$20 for a 1/4lb burger that was extremely overcooked and dry as the sand the food truck was sitting…read moreon and had an offputting taste. Frys tasted good but were soggy and not fully cooked. I waited almost 40minutes for this.

I don't even know where to start.. except I WISH I HAD SOME NOW!…read moreWhen we arrived here we were told there would be a 15-20 minute wait- my son almost wanted to leave but we saw how quickly they reset tables and were moving. About 12 min we got seated with a basket of warm crunchy hush puppies. That is the way to a woman's heart! I knew I wanted catfish for days I been craving fish and chips.. they have a PICK 2 - choices are catfish, frog legs, shrimp , chicken tenders.. plus fries, red beans and rice AND coleslaw. My son ordered the same but he also got a cup the jambalaya- came with bread and honestly we wish we had each ordered a bowl of that! It was so full of flavor and pieces of shrimp and fish almost beat my Aunt Jill's from Louisiana- ALMOST! When our plates came we could not believe the amount of food for the price. You get all the fixins! Butter, lemon, tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. You don't have to ask for a thing! Our waitress was amazing!! All around the entire experience was 10/10!! Next time I'm trying to frog legs! Side note: Sunday is their busiest day from 11am-4pm (per the waitresses we asked) . They do have lunch specials Monday - Friday. Handicap ramp for wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms. Easy parking. If you're in Corpis - I recommend!

Foods fine , but recent INSANE price hikes damage the value of the meals. Meals up by about a.read more

This was our first time in Corpus Christi. In my trip planning, I used Yelp to research BBQ…read moreRestaurants for the best ones. This was my pick and we were not disappointed. We ordered beef ribs and baby backs ribs. My beef rib had the best flavor I have ever had! It could have had some more meat on it but the owner and I talked and we both know the butchers these days are cutting them a little to close. Next time I want the brisket because if the rib tasted this good I can't wait for the brisket. Our pork ribs on the other had were extra meaty. Tender and juicy. The atmosphere is just what I like in a classic but comfortable BBQ restaurant. On a hot rainy day, AC is much appreciated... Until my next visit, we look forward to returning.

Decent BBQ but AWFUL customer service. I am not one to leave reviews, especially bad reviews. I…read morewant to support Small Businesses like this one but I have never experienced so many separate bad instances at a restaurant in less than an hour. We're from out of town and picked this place because of the 4.5 stars. The BBQ is tasty but this review is based on their service. We walked in at 2pm and this place closes at 3pm. The lady who took our order did not greet us & smile one time, and had attitude about our questions. I asked her twice if they had creamed corn and silence. It was hard to get an answer out of her. Ok, no big deal, we can get past that. We found a booth at the front, on the side, sat with our two kids- a toddler and a baby. Feed the baby while we waited for our food. Clearly we had our hands full and we were one of two tables there. They called my name, while my husband and I were trying to settle the kids. Three employees at the pick up area, and none brought our food. Could have been a small gesture that means a lot to parents. Ok, again, no big deal- that was just an observation. What really tipped us over was when one of the employees turned off the lights JUST on our side of the restaurant at 2:20pm when we had just started eating. It's already dark in this place with the lights on. She came by and said "you can leave everything there and we'll come get it when you're done" I asked her if the lights were going to stay off and she said "yeah that's what we do when start to close, but don't rush" No smile and said it as she walked away. Don't rush?! You just turned off the lights on our side of the room. You clearly want us out. I am not asking to roll out the red carpet but one smile and nice gesture would have turned things around. Would absolutely not recommend, the food is not worth the TERRIBLE service.

Butter Churn If…read moreyou're anywhere near Aransas Pass and you haven't eaten at Butter Churn, you're flat-out missing out. From the moment you walk in, you can feel it -- this isn't some corporate chain going through the motions. This place is dialed in. It is probably one of the most put-together restaurants I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Every detail feels intentional. Clean lines, modern touches, spotless floors, organized buffet, upbeat energy -- they hit every mark. The décor has personality without being overdone. It feels like a true family restaurant -- warm, authentic, and welcoming -- but with a level of polish most places never achieve. The service? Exceptional. Real smiles. Real hospitality. You're not just another table. You feel seen and taken care of. Now let's talk about the brisket. Unbelievable. I had to ask how they were doing it, and Mark was more than happy to walk me through his process. When brisket is smoked low and slow -- and they smoke theirs for 20 hours -- here's what happens: * The visible fat cap mostly renders down. * The intramuscular fat melts. * Collagen breaks down into gelatin. * The melted fat soaks deep into the meat fibers. So by the time it hits your plate? You don't see fat. You taste rendered fat and gelatin inside the meat. For $14 all-you-can-eat lunch, I kept waiting for the catch. There isn't one. I probably ate close to a pound and a half of brisket myself and still wanted more. Tender, perfectly seasoned, smoky without being overpowering -- the kind of brisket that makes you stop mid-bite and just nod your head because you know you found something special. You walk out wondering how they're not charging double. Everything about this place reflects pride -- pride in the food, pride in the service, pride in the entire experience. It's consistent. It's clean. It's efficient. And that kind of consistency is rare. This is only my second five-star rating ever. That's how serious I am about it. I apologize for not getting a picture of the brisket, I got too carried away with eating it. I live in Corpus Christi, and honestly, that's probably a good thing. If I lived any closer, I'd be there every single day. If you want authentic, high-quality food served by people who genuinely care about what they're doing -- Butter Churn is it. Five stars. No hesitation.

Excellent selection of hot food on the Buffet, perfect for going in a group. Everybody can have…read morewhat they want, & if someone wants more than one plate, it's all good. The extensive Salad Bar is outstanding, & it's extra nice to have cooler meal options after a day on the Beach, in hot weather. Delicous desserts round out this dining experience.

It was great. Fast service and very friendly and attentive waitress. Food was good and reasonableread more

This best eating out experience since we began our vacation on Sunday. Mark, our server, was on…read moretop of things. I ordered the country fried steak, mashed potatoes, cheesy rice and broccoli, and a side salad. All of it was absolutely delicious! Mom ordered a steak and baked potato. She very much enjoyed her meal. This was the second time we have ever eaten at a Cheddar's and are always pleased by the experience. The restaurant had a cool vibe to it as well. The place seemed well run and clean.

I was recommended to try Hester's by a co-worker while I was in Corpus, and I and really glad I…read moregave it a try! I stopped in for brunch on a Saturday morning and was really surprised by the crowds, and the atmosphere of the restaurant. It reminded a lot of B Matthew's in Savannah, which if you know, is a good thing! I initially went for the croissants based on the recommendation, but ordered the Biscuits with Gravy in addition to a loaf of sourdough, a croissant, and a few back to school theme cookies to bring onto the kids! The biscuits and gravy was phenomenal, and I really liked how they added scrambled eggs to top them. This is something I've never seen before and the result was great! As far as the bakery items (croissant, sourdough, and cookies) I feel like my review won't do them justice because they weren't eaten until I got home a few days later. Bottom line, I will be stopping in at Hester's every time I visit Corpus going forward. A definitely must try!

Every vacation is incomplete without asking ChatGPT for food recommendations, and this café…read morehappened to be one of its breakfast suggestions. I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! The café is absolutely charming with a bright, cozy vibe that makes you want to sit back and enjoy your morning. I ordered a coffee, the French toast, and everything tasted so good, fresh and was made with care. It was one of those breakfasts that simply puts you in a good mood. Even though the café was busy, the staff never seemed rushed. They were kind, welcoming, and made everyone feel taken care of. If you're in Corpus Christi, I'd definitely recommend stopping by for breakfast. Good food, great coffee, and a lovely atmosphere--I know I'll be back the next time I'm in town.