DINING
American
Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
315 North Chaparral • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-882-9077
This restaurant serves a full menu of American favorites like chicken, burgers, steak and more. A full bar is available to complement your meal. mapCracker Barrel
4229 South Padre Island Drive • Corpus Christi, TX 78411
361-855-1778
This old-fashioned, country style restaurant offers a menu filled with down home, mouthwatering country dishes plus they feature a huge gift shop filled with an array of country gifts and accessories. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. more... mapExecutive Surf Club
309 North Water Street • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Located at Water Street Market Downtown
361-884-2364
Executive Surf Club features tons of food, live music, and themed apparel. more... mapPete's Chicken N More
338 Forty-Fourth Street • Corpus Christi, TX 78405
361-882-1177
Pete's serves America's favorite flavors including mouth-watering fried chicken, old-fashioned hamburgers, fish, shrimp, chicken fried steak, homemade gravy, a variety of homestyle sides, and desserts. more... mapRepublic of Texas Bar and Grill Restaurant
900 North Shoreline Boulevard • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-886-3515
One of Corpus Christi's top dining destinations, this fine dining restaurant offers a menu filled with USDA prime beef cuts, a wide variety of wild game, and fresh seafood dishes, complemented by an award-winning wine list. They are open nightly for dinner. mapT.G.I. Fridays
5217 South Padre Island Drive • Corpus Christi, TX 78411
361-991-8443
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this casual dining restaurant offers traditional and contemporary American cuisine with a menu available that includes delicious appetizers, sandwiches, shrimp and fish, salads and soups, Jack Daniels Grill entrees, steaks, ribs, pastas, chicken, and tantalizing desserts. more... map
Asian
Vietnam Restaurant
701 North Water Street • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
located on the first floor of the V Boutique Hotel
361-853-2682
The elegant Vietnam Restaurant serves contemporary Vietnamese/French fusion cuisine for an unforgettable culinary experience. The ambience is serene, the wine list is extensive and the food is excellent. more... map
Bar-B-Que
Bar-B-Q Man Restaurant, The
4931 IH 37 • Corpus Christi, TX 78408
361-888-4248
When you want real Texas barbecue, look no further than The Bar-B-Q Man. more... mapLou's Bar-B-Que
5101 Leopard Street • Corpus Christi, TX 78469
361-882-9300
A mouth-watering barbecue meal awaits you at Lou's. Pork, beef, ribs, chicken and all the savory sides you love are available. mapThe Bar-B-Q Man
4931 South I-37 • Corpus Christi, TX 78408
between Navigation Blvd. and Up River Road
361-888-4248
Serving the finest Bar-B-Q in South Texas since 1977. Using Certified Angus Beef, V&V sausage, premium chicken, ham and turkey, this family owned restaurant is famous for large portions and friendly service. Open Monday through Friday from 11:00 am until 8:00pm. Full bar and banquet rooms. more... mapVernon's Bar-Be-Que
1030 Third Street • Corpus Christi, TX 78404
361-884-6552
Open for lunch and dinner, Vernon's serves hearty portions of finger-lickin barbecue! map
Cafes
Nuevo Cafe
1124 Ayers • Corpus Christi, TX 78404
361-904-0425
Dine in style at this comfortable cafe featuring a full, continental menu. map
Contemporary
Continental
Magnolia's Cafe
1301 North Chaparral Street • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-884-6613
Located in the historic Hoover Inn, this restaurant features a menu of traditional cuisine with an European flare. mapUtopia World Cuisine
5638 South Saratoga Boulevard • Corpus Christi, TX 78414
361-993-2600
This chic restaurant and lounge features a unique menu and modern ambiance. more... map
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Carson's at Heritage
1521 North Chaparral Street • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-885-7794
Open Monday through Friday, Carson's features a nice selection of sandwiches and salads. Daily specials are available as well as catering services. map
Italian
Johnny Carino's Italian Grill
1652 South Padre Island Drive • Corpus Christi, TX 78408
361-854-7373
The menu at this Italian favorite includes delicious pastas, fire grilled chicken, delectable desserts, juicy steaks and fresh salads. more... mapPortabella Italian Grill
430 South Padre Island Drive • Corpus Christi, TX 78405
361-289-0303
Old world Italian favorites and delectable seafood dishes are served in this beautiful, sophisticated restaurant. more... mapRomano's Macaroni Grill
5133 South Padre Island Drive • Corpus Christi, TX 78411
361-993-6466
Over 35 Italian specialties are prepared in exhibition kitchens at this restaurant that features generous portions of traditional Italian dishes such as pastas, veal, seafood, steak, roasted chicken, and pizza baked in wood-burning ovens on the menu, all served daily for lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere. more... map
Mexican & Southwestern
La Bahia Mexican Restaurant
224 North Mesquite • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-888-6555
La Bahia Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Corpus Christi is a three star Mexican restaurant. Find this inexpensive restaurant Downtown directly across from the World War Memorial. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll immediately notice a family atmosphere, as La Bahia has been family owned since its inception over seventeen years ago. The food at La Bahia is homemade fresh daily with fresh ingredients. With some of the coldest drinks at the bar La Bahia is the place to be on those blistering hot days. La Bahia features evening music on Friday & Saturday La Bahia is an active place to be. This restaurant also accommodates parties, groups, meetings, banquets and much more. more... mapTaco Cabana
5425 SPID • Corpus Christi, TX 78411
361-994-0246
This patio cafe offers authentic Mexican entrees such at quesadillas, sizzling fajitas, tacos and burritos. Try the enticing desserts as well. more... map
Pizza
Chuck E. Cheese's
5118 S. Staples • Corpus Christi, TX 78411
361-993-8824
Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more... mapPeter Piper Pizza
4985 Ayers St • Corpus Christi, TX 78415
361-853-5353
Peter Piper Pizza is the leading pizza and entertainment restaurant in the Southwest region. For 30 years, they have been offering quality pizza, value pricing, and fun for families. A great place for your child's birthday party. Check with the manager about school and team programs. more... mapPeter Piper Pizza
4938 S Staples, Suite B • Corpus Christi, TX 78411
361-993-9336
Peter Piper Pizza is the leading pizza and entertainment restaurant in the Southwest region. For 30 years, they have been offering quality pizza, value pricing, and fun for families. A great place for your child's birthday party. Check with the manager about school and team programs. more... map
Sports Bars & Pubs
Brewster Street Ice House
623 Power • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-884-2739
Enjoy tasty burgers, seafood and other hearty entrees in a sports and music themed restaurant. Brewster Street is family friendly and fun for everyone. more... map
Seafood
Landry's Seafood House
600 North Shoreline Drive • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-882-6666
A restored quarters barge turned into a floating restaurant that offers an array of fresh seafood selections, such entrees as baked flounder fillet in lemon-pepper sauce, and a combination plate of broiled fish, shrimp, oysters, and scallops, all served daily for lunch and dinner in a light, lively, and casual atmosphere. more... mapSnoopy's Seafood Restaurant and Pier
13313 South Padre Island Drive • Corpus Christi, TX 78403
361-949-8815
A popular Corpus Christi eatery, the decor at this restaurant is strictly "old fishermen's hangout" and the menu is simple, consisting mostly of various shrimp entrees, the local catch of the day, and wonderful burgers. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. mapWaterstreet Seafood Restaurant
309 Waterstreet • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
located downtown
361-882-8683
Considered by many locals to be the best spot for fresh seafood, Waterstreet Seafood and their sister restaurant Waterstreet Oyster Bar and Sushi are known for fresh (never frozen) seafood and homemade sauces, dressings and specialties. Open Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 am -10:00pm and Friday-Saturday, 11:00am -11:00pm. Family friendly. more... map
Sushi
Waterstreet Oyster Bar
309 Water Street • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
located just blocks from the docks
361-881-9448
The Oyster Bar has always served the freshest fun in Corpus Christi. Now you can get delicious sushi created with a Tex-Mex flair. Freshfish, never frozen. Open Sunday-Thursday, 11:00am - 11:00pm and Friday-Saturday ,11:00am - Midnight. more... map
Steaks & Chops
Katz 21 Steak and Spirits
317 North Mesquite • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-884-1815
This combination restaurant and lounge features such dishes as fresh grouper, pepper steak flambee and a house cheesecake. The lounge boasts the largest selection of spirits in Corpus Christi and live music Thursday through Saturday. more... mapMontana Mike's Steakhouse
6542 South Staples • Corpus Christi, TX 78414
361-352-8531
Montana Mike’s is a full-service steakhouse that offers grilled chicken, baby back ribs, chicken-fried steak, catfish and of course juicy steaks. mapOutback Steakhouse
4221 South Padre Island Drive • Corpus Christi, TX 78411
361-814-6283
An Aussie-inspired steakhouse that specializes in fresh Midwestern grain fed beef, as well as fresh, never frozen, chicken and fish. Almost everything is made fresh daily in-house including their signature salad dressings, chocolate sauce, and creamy onion soup. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... mapRepublic of Texas Bar and Grill
900 North Shoreline Blvd. • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
located in the Omni Bayfront Hotel
361-886-3515
Corpus Christi's top-rated steak house. Located on the twentieth floor of the Omni Bayfront Hotel, this fine dining restaurant offers a menu filled with USDA prime beef, wild game, fresh seafood and an award winning wine list. more... mapTexas Roadhouse
2029 South Padre Island Drive • Corpus Christi, TX 78416
361-854-9505
The freshest cut steaks this side of the Rio Grande are served daily for lunch and dinner at this steakhouse that is also known for their thick and juicy mouthwatering ribs, freshly made side dishes, and their famous, hot fresh baked bread. map
Thai
Grandview Seafood Thai & Grill
300 North Shoreline Boulevard • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-654-1888
Grandview offers a diverse menu of seafood with a flair and authentic Thai cuisine. map
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