Port Aransas, Texas has a fun and exciting restaurant scene filled with fabulous coastal cuisine. Dining in this Texas Gulf Coast community is all about fresh seafood and an open-air, relaxed atmosphere. From sandy-floored beachside cafés to romantic candle-lit restaurants, Port Aransas has a variety of dining options. Visitors can dine in flip-flops and swimsuits or put on your best attire for an upscale, special meal. You will find it all in Port Aransas, Texas.

Dining out is an important part of your Texas vacation, and the variety of Port Aransas restaurants and eateries will help make your vacation even more memorable. You can enjoy everything from fresh seafood, pasta, steaks, barbecue, pizza, burgers, Mexican and Cajun food. But the specialty in this Gulf Coast resort town is fresh and delicious seafood, prepared every different way you could imagine. If you'd like something nice to look at while you're eating, you'll be glad to know that some of the Port Aransas restaurants offer views of the waterfront. Seafood can be ordered from many different restaurants all over the city, and it is likely that it will be the best seafood you have ever experienced.

If you are looking for beautiful views while you are eating or a cocktail to enjoy while watching the sunset, you'll be glad to know that many of the Port Aransas restaurants offer views of the waterfront. Port Aransas restaurants such as Trout Street Bar and Grill, Fin's Grill and Icehouse, and Virginia's on the Bay will please your palate and your senses with delectable food and beautiful harbor or oceanfront views. When you are tired of seafood, Venetian Hot Plate is a great spot for upscale Italian food and a stocked wine cellar, and there is even a German restaurant in the city, Marcel's, for something a little unique during your gulf coast vacation. Port Aransas also has wonderful bakeries and cafés, like Bundy's, serving delicious cakes and baked goods, as well as breakfast, lunch, and coffee drinks.

Many of the Port Aransas restaurants entertain guests with live music and games as well. And of course, the fun always continues after dinner, as people looking for after hours fun with find many great options for Port Aransas nightlife. There is an array of funky bars and taverns as well as happening clubs. There are plenty of great places in Port Aransas to enjoy a cocktail or get your groove on after the sun goes down. Click here to learn more about Port Aransas restaurants.

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Fins Grill & Icehouse, 420 Cotter, 361/749-TOGO(8646). Best Seafood & Burgers in Town.  Awesome Water View with deck seating.   

Castaways Seafood & Grill, 320 N. Alister St. 361/749-2667 or 361/749-5394

Wild Horse Saloon, 212 Beach Street  361-749-0105.

La Playa Mexican Grille, 222 Beach St. 361/749-0022.

Virginia's on the Bay, 815 Trout St. ON THE WATERFRONT 361/749-4088.  Oyster Bar & Grille - Prime Rib, Upstairs Bar, On the bay banquets & Parties.

Venetian Hot Plate, 232 Beach Street, 361/749-7617. Cucina Italiana. Fresh seafood, veal, prime cuts and pastas. Daily features, wine at cellar temperatures. Day of operation: Closed Monday. Price range: $7-$25. Reservations recommended.

Trout Street Bar & Grill, 104 W. Cotter, 361/749-7800.   Casual dining with a Key West atmosphere.  Enjoy the view overlooking the harbor in an ambiance of old Port Aransas or dine on the veranda.  Come by boat or by car.  Steaks, seafood & spirits.  Serving from 1100 am - 1000 pm Weekdays and 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Weekends.

Bundy's, 112 E White Ave, 361-749-4BUN.  

Seafood & Spaghetti Works, 710 Hwy 361 361/749-5666

Port Aransas Brewing Company, 429 N. Alister 361/749-2739

Moby Dick's Bar, Grill & Beach Shop, 517 Alister 361/749-9447

Marcel's, 905 Hwy 361, 361/749-5577.  Serving seafood, hand-cut steaks and German cuisine.  Dinner daily except Wednesday. Beer and wine.

Pelican's Landing, 337 Alister, 361/749-6405. Serving locally caught fresh fish, fresh cut steaks and specialty items.  Outdoor covered deck open for lunch. Featuring live music, fun and games.

Shell's Pasta & Seafood, 522 E. Avenue G, 361/749-7621. Pasta, fresh homemade bread, fresh fish and hand-cut meats. Early morning bakery 7-10am. Days of operation: Closed Monday-Tuesday. Price range: $7-$25

Port "A" Pizzeria, 407 E. Avenue G., 361/749-5226

Pelican Club, 914 Tarpon 361/749-0580 

Corpus Christi Town Club, 800 N. Shoreline 6th floor downtown Corpus Christi 361/880-5777. Fine dining on the Corpus Christi bayfront available to Sandpiper residents & guests exclusively, sponsored by the Sandpiper W.A.Y. program. Business casual attire required, advance reservations recommended.

Avery's Kitchen, 200 W. Ave. G Port Aransas TX 361/749-0650.  Open 5 am - dinner, seafood, steaks & sandwitches.  Great Food, Great Prices, Daily specials.