The service was excellent, but the menu was very disappointing. We almost walked out...They got rid…read moreof the old menu and replaced it with a new menu. The appetizers were not appealing. You have to choose from a selection of bread, tortilla, salad..and then your protein... you all know what a mean. Hope they bring back some of the classics back, because if they don't, we won't be back to this place. The specials of the day, were no where in sight. Our server told us of the special of the day. It was okay, just needs a bit more flavor. Please bring back some of the old menu back!!

When we first arrived, you actually enter through a gift shop before making your way out to the…read morerestaurant. The restaurant itself has a great vibe. It's open-air and sits right on the dock, so you're literally eating over the water, which makes for a fun experience. At first, I was a little disappointed because I realized they had changed their menu and some of the items I was looking forward to were no longer available. But we decided to stay and give it a chance, and I'm glad we did. I ordered the Build Whatever with blue crab on a bun. The blue crab was fresh, well-seasoned, and really flavorful. I also got an aioli sauce on the side, which paired perfectly with it. My husband ordered the Poke Tuna Wrap, and it was phenomenal. I ended up loving his meal so much that I'll definitely be ordering it myself next time. We also shared the ceviche, which came with tostadas and saltines. It tasted incredibly fresh and was the perfect thing to eat on a hot day. One thing to note is that they don't serve any fried food, but everything we ordered tasted fresh and high quality. Their cocktails were excellent as well. I had a raspberry lemonade cocktail, although I can't remember the name of it. It was delicious and refreshing. Overall, the food, drinks, atmosphere, and waterfront setting made for a really enjoyable experience. We'll definitely be back.

Very good food with excellent service! All fresh fish, oysters and shrimp!…read more My husband and I enjoy this place! Very causal and friendly staff Rae Kane

I'm obviously in the minority when it comes to this restaurant. My dad has eaten here several times…read moreand insisted that we give it a try. He is usually a pretty good judge of restaurants, so I trusted his recommendation. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a mistake. Our server, A.K.--whom my dad has affectionately called "A.K. 47" for years--was wonderful. She was friendly, attentive, and did an excellent job. If you decide to visit, I would highly recommend asking to sit in her section. I ordered the oyster and shrimp plate, and unfortunately, it was disappointing. The shrimp were acceptable, although I have certainly had better. The oysters, however, were gritty with dirt and did not appear to have been properly cleaned before being fried. Both the shrimp and oysters were coated in a flour-and-cornmeal batter. It was fine, but nothing memorable. The coleslaw had absolutely no flavor, and I'm honestly not sure why they bothered serving it. I wish I had taken a picture of the plate because the presentation was just as unimpressive as the meal. That said, I was not expecting anything fancy, so perhaps I should not have expected much more. The atmosphere was typical for this type of restaurant--casual, basic, and nothing fancy. It appeared clean enough and was generally what you would expect from a place like this. Overall, the excellent service from A.K. was the highlight of the visit, but the food was not good enough for me to return.

"Authentic Southern-Fried Seafood Done Just Right" 08-04-2025…read more A huge shoutout to the cooks at Baffin Bay Seafood! These guys seriously know how to throw down in the kitchen. If you're craving fresh, authentic southern fried seafood, look no further; this is the spot. My husband and I stumbled across Baffin Bay on our way back to Houston from Edinburg, Texas. We were starving, craving some good ol' fried seafood, and after scouring the web, this baby popped up about an hour's drive away from Edinburg. By the time we arrived, our appetites were in high gear, and let me tell you, the wait was worth every mile. From the very first bite, we knew we'd hit the jackpot. Hubby and I were beyond satisfied that we chose this place over all the other options that Yelp had to offer. The rave reviews are well-deserved, and those food photos online? They don't lie. I could practically smell and taste the fried black drum fillets through the screen, and the real thing delivered even more flavor than I imagined. The atmosphere had that warm, small-town vibe where everyone knows everyone, reminded me a little of that series, "Dawson's Creek." We were greeted by the nicest woman (wish I had gotten her name), and right away we felt at home. Now, don't be fooled by the outside of the building, it might not look like much, but we all know the saying, "Looks can be deceiving." Inside, it's cozy but not cramped, with patio seating option that overlooks the bay. The view is calm and peaceful, the perfect backdrop for good food and drinks. Sadly, we didn't have time to sit and linger, but believe me, I was eyeing that bar! They had some of my favorites stocked on the shelf, Tito's Vodka, Apple Crown Royal, and 1800 Silver. Next time, I'm planting myself on a barstool and unwinding with a cocktail or two. Food Ratings: Fried Red Fish- 5/5 - Fried to Crispy-Golden-Brown Perfection! Fried Shrimp - 5/5 - Fried to Crispy-Golden-Brown Perfection! Redfish Po'Boy - 5/5: Fully loaded, fresh veggies, golden-brown toasted hoagie: mouthwatering. Fried Onion Rings - 5/5: Authentic and hand-cut, not the frozen stuff. Fried Okra- 5/5 - Tasted super fresh like they had been picked straight from the garden. Steamed Broccoli- 5/5: Perfectly cooked, tender but still with a crunch. Tartar Sauce- 5/5: Tangy, bold, and packed with flavor (a little strong on the onion, which I loved). Hubby went with the fried redfish Po'Boy and fried okra. He originally wanted black drum, but since they were out, he settled for the red, and he swears it was the BEST Po'Boy he's ever had. We both agreed that they are very generous with their portion sizes. I ordered the Take Two Fried Platter which comes with shrimp and your choice of fish (red, cat, or black drum), accompanied by two sides; I opted our for steamed broccoli and fried onion rings with the red fish. Everything came out hot, fresh, and fried to absolute perfection. Not a single bite disappointed. Bottom line: this place is the real deal. If you're near the Gulf of Mexico and want authentic, down-in-the-Valley, southern fried seafood, make Baffin Bay Seafood your go-to because this is the place to get it! I'm already planning my return visit. Highly, highly recommended; you will not be disappointed! Guaranteed.

Waited forever. They didn't have any drum. Out of dr pepper. The food was bland. The coleslaw was…read morewarm ugh. The avocado salad barely had any avocado. The ribeye was the thinnest steak i have ever had. Ordered medium rare and came out will done. Fried fish and shrimp had the smallest portions for $24! We won't be back unfortunately.

This is hands down one of my favorite local bars! The staff is always so welcoming, and the…read moreatmosphere just feels like home. If you're new to the area, I definitely recommend stopping in for a bite and meeting some of the locals. Everyone is friendly, easy to talk to, and you'll feel like you've been coming here for years. Whether you come with a group or by yourself, you'll fit right in. I also have to give a shoutout to Gabe, Hannah, and Morgan--they're my favorite bartenders and always make the experience even better. And Marc absolutely kills it in the kitchen. Seriously, everything I've had has been delicious. This place never disappoints!

It's a very unique atmosphere, where I felt I needed a secret handshake,at first. But they were…read morepacked, people pleasant, charamastic band and DELICIOUS, reasonably priced food. Could definitely use a larger kitchen and a second bartender, as they became packed. Definitely recommend.

Super fresh oysters with great flavor profile. Slow service…read morebut highly due to it always being pack so be ready to wait over an hour, also wish table were a bit bigger plates are huge there was no space to comfortably eat

Came to the bar to grab a drink. I asked for their speciality drink to be made into mocktail to…read morewhich the bartender said "yeah we don't really do that but I guess I can make you one" What do you mean?? People are sober or pregnant and any bar should not hesitate to make people mocktails!!! They then rang me up for a full price drink even thought there was no alcohol in it and no garnishes. My my drink cost the exact same as my husband who got alcohol in his honestly just not right it was really disappointed by the service of the bartenders.

Salt Water Grill has some tasty and healthy dishes. Everything went well!…read moreIt's a family/friends restaurant and mostly relaxing.

Salt Water Grill isn't a favorite of mind, but my business meeting was here. The waitress was…read moreimpersonal and never refilled our drinks. We ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos with hot aioli sauce. The fish was dry! I forgot to take the photo because I was talking so much. The restaurant was nice and clean. The host wasn't overly excited to be at work. I don't think I will be back.

After touring the Lexington for several hours with my son, I was pretty worn out and didn't want to…read moreface driving back to Port Aransas for a while. We needed lunch anyway, so we stopped in at Blackbeards. I would describe this place as a seafood dive bar. It has an extensive menu with great choices for anyone looking for a certain kind of seafood. I was looking for fried shrimp. My son was looking for fried oysters. Each of them were available with several options. I got a plate that had three fried shrimp, three coconut shrimp, and three fried oysters. Had I known how huge the shrimp would be, I would have left off the oysters. I was really stuffed after eating all of that. Everything was really good, but the coconut shrimp dipped in the accompanying sweet lemon butter sauce were AMAZING. My son had the fried oyster plate. They were his first, and he was disappointed. He really liked them, but he was hoping they would taste more like fresh oysters on the half shell. I guess I should have prepared him for the total transformation. The servers were very helpful and friendly. They all seemed to really like their jobs. If you have to work, why not do it at a beach side restaurant?

We've been coming here for three years since we moved to Texas. We come down to Corpus Christi at…read moreleast once a year once is our favorite place to eat best fried pickles ever. Key Lime pie, fantastic service.

This restaurant has an excellent view. When I made the reservation, I requested a table by the…read morewindow and we got one. It was very nice. The restaurant is quite large and is on multiple levels at the top of the Omni hotel. Getting around is OK. As we were led to our table, we passed the bar, which looked like it would be an interesting spot to hang out. Our server, Brittany was very nice, competent and efficient. The cocktail menu was impressive, lots of choices. We ordered our drinks and started working on making food choices. PD enjoyed her cocktail, and I enjoyed mine. Presentation was neat. We ordered appetizers and main courses. PD had the lobster bisque which was very good and had large bits of lobster in it. I ordered the Beef Carpaccio. I was rather disappointed. Once you removed the greenery and the toasts, there was not very much actual beef. PD ordered the Redfish and I ordered the Bison Ribeye for our main courses. Hers came with accompaniments, but mine did not so I ordered Au Gratin Potatoes to go with it. She enjoyed her meal very much. My first cut on the meat was very gristly. I think I just picked the wrong end to start from. But overall, my steak was way overcooked. I ordered medium rare and got what I would call very well done. The melted butter on it didn't really help. I really should have sent it back. The Potatoes were very good, but there was just an awful lot of them. I ate about a quarter of them and took the rest home. I did have a glass of wine with my dinner, but I found the choice of wines available by the glass to be a bit light. We got a free desert (it was our anniversary) and it was perfect. Chocolate mousse was light enough to go with the heavy meal we had just finished. On the scale of fancy steak houses, we found the pricing pretty reasonable.

The ambiance and service was excellent. The staff were on point and gave us all everything we…read moreneeded. We ordered the lobster bisque soup, tomato-mozzarella salad, ribeye steak with garlic, mashed potatoes. And we ended the meal with pecan pie and ice cream.

Hubby took us here for our silver anniversary, and needless to say it was a fantastic choice on his…read morepart! (Finally he does one right, am I right ladies? Lol!) Food and drinks were spectacular, and our waiter was very prompt and polite. Best date night place in Corpus Christi if you like oysters, drinks, and a good atmosphere!

We've eaten at Water Street for over 30 years... there is a great new menu, but for old timers like…read moreme, you can go in and order the traditional foods like Picayune, shrimp, rice pilaf, and the amazing walnut salad dressing. It is spot on and as delicious as it was 30 years ago... That recipe never gets old! The service was amazing... Our server treated us like we were regulars, and the restaurant is just fun and beautiful. The manager saw what we had ordered and smiled ear to ear, we stopped to ask us if everything was good and we said it was fabulous! I don't think he was born when we first started ordering this dish and I'm not so sure if the chefs were either, but they did a great job! Returning to this review to update one year later. I've been to Waterstreet several times since. Always consistent, fresh, delicious. Once in a while the hostess is a bit inconsiderate, but when we return next time, they're gone... so management addresses service issues quickly.

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.

This was my oldest son's pick for our first dinner together as a family on the second night or our…read moreBougie Beach Vacation. As the Chief Funding Officer for the trip, I wasn't looking too forward to this one. The food sounded great. The drinks sounded great. The prices? They seemed a little inflated compared to other restaurants on the island. It was, however, a bit more upscale. Once again, I can not tell you what everyone had. Our very talented and experienced server rattled off some amazing sounding specials, and I know some of them were selected. I chose the shrimp and grits. That is one of my favorite shrimp dishes thanks to my sister in law who makes a wonderful version of them. When the server told me these would be the best I had ever tried, I told him that I would be the judge and would measure them against hers. What I was served as shrimp and grits was nothing like I expected. Tortuga's makes a batch of very flavorful grits, puts them in a loaf pan, chills them, slices them, and fries them. Then they top those with perfectly cooked shrimp in an amazingly delicious sauce. The entire dish was absolutely stunning, but I still won't call that "shrimp and grits". Sarah, you're still number one. Most of the family had a craft cocktail or two with the meal. When I saw the bill, I was just a bit shocked that it was so high. But in all honesty, as a vacation opener, it was more than worth it. It was so good that we planned to come back for the brunch later during the trip. We didn't because the brunch time didn't fit in with the baby's schedule. Oh... one last thing. My son and I shared a dozen and a half fresh oysters on the half shell. They were truly delicious. However, they were the tiniest little oysters I have ever been served.They were also very gritty with several pieces of shell in them. If I had seen them first, I would never have paid $36 a dozen for them. I wish I had a photo. I'll ask my son if he got one and add it later, if he did.