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Corpus Christi, TX
Best Seafood (Restaurants)
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Catfish Charlie's |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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5830 McArdle Rd, Corpus Christi 78412 • 361-993-0363 |
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SOUTH CORPUS CHRISTI. There's nothing overly fancy about this lively, bayou-style seafood shack, whose plank wood floors and vinyl tablecloths anticipate such down-home delights as crispy hushpuppies, cole slaw, baked beans, country-fried potatoes, and the obligatory bucket o' beer. Of course, these go down better when paired with one of Charlie's tasty "ontrays." Fried Mississippi catfish, of course, is the signature, but you'll also find great satisfaction in other Cajun-inspired items, which include fried shrimp, fried frog legs, classic red beans and rice with ham, and the aptly-named S.O.B. (shrimp stuffed with oysters and wrapped in bacon). |
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Joe's Crabshack |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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444 N Shoreline Dr, Corpus Christi 78401 • 361-904-0227 |
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DOWNTOWN. Home to the famous "Eat at Joe's" tee-shirts, the Crab Shack specializes in family-friendly chicken, steaks, and, you guessed it, seafood dishes. The restaurant's casual atmosphere – picnic tables covered with newspapers, a cacophony of mallets, a friendly waitstaff, and dockside décor – appeal to most anyone. Reservations are suggested. |
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Landry's Seafood House |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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600 N Shoreline Dr Peoples Street T-Head, Corpus Christi 78401 • 361-882-6666 |
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DOWNTOWN. Landry's has become a seafood staple in Corpus Christi and all along the Gulf Coast. One of the main reasons for its popularity is its vast seafood menu, comprised of dishes like shrimp Creole, herb-crusted red snapper, broiled flounder, gumbo, clam chowder, and grilled mahi mahi. There are plenty of other choices as well, including salads, pastas, and steaks for landlubbers. Casual and family-friendly, the restaurant is great for groups. |
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Pelican's Landing Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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337 Alister St, Port Aransas 78373 • 361-749-6405 |
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PORT ARANSAS. Located on Mustang Island, Pelican's Landing ranks as one of the region's most celebrated seafooders. Their "you catch, we cook it your way" policy makes it a favorite with anglers who want to properly savor the spoils of a day spent trolling South Texas's coastal waters. Of course, Pelican's also serves their own fresh-caught fish and seafood, and signature dishes range from crab-stuffed shimp with jalapeno tartar sauce to their famous breaded whitefish served with garlic butter sauce and wild rice. Fabulous island-inspired drinks also make Pelican's Landing a popular place to gather with friends at the close of the day. |
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Snoopy's Pier |
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13313 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi 78418 • 361-949-8815 |
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PADRE ISLAND. Salty dog aesthetics like old fishing rods, nets, and life preservers suit a rustic waterside eatery like Snoopy's, whose rep is based on delicious breaded shrimp, grilled burgers, and stuffed jalapenos (Hey, this is Texas after all!). Located on Laguna Madre, Snoopy's is one of the area's best places to catch a good look at the sunset – of course, such a setting is likely to draw big crowds, and, boy, does it ever. Open-air dining is available most of the year, but on the rare chance that a cool breeze blows, the party doesn't stop, thanks to a large, wood-burning fireplace in the main dining room. |
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Trout Street Bar & Grill |
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104 W Cotter, Port Aransas 78373 • 361-749-7800 |
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PORT ARANSAS. Boasting terrific views of activity in the marina and in the distant Corpus Christi Channel, Trout Street is one of Port Aransas's more exceptional dining experiences. Indeed, the casual restaurant boasts the look and feel of a cozy island homestead, and the friendly staff and superb cooking only enhance the atmosphere. Menu highlights include yellow fin tuna filet with Southwestern spices served over tequila pico sauce and linguini, along with more terrine dishes like grilled quail, blackened chicken breast, and aged Angus steaks. |
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Water Street Seafood Company & Oyster Bar |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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309 N Water St, Corpus Christi 78401 • 361-882-8683 |
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DOWNTOWN. Poll a random sampling of locals, and you'll discover that this downtown establishment is widely regarded as Corpus Christi's signature restaurant. Indeed, Water Street has constructed a nice niche for itself since opening in the early '80s, and it never fails to deliver a memorable dining experience. Creative, nautical-inspired décor accompanies superbly presented fare, like sweet, delicate fish and shellfish presented to diners in style. Folks also can't seem to get enough of the embrochette platter, which features breaded Gulf oysters, Southern-fried catfish, or chicken stuffed with crawfish tails, shrimp, and cheese, then topped with a chipotle drizzle. Reservations for groups only. |
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