Guidebook for Port Aransas
Food Scene
If you’re looking for a Mexican food fix, this is by far the best option on the island. They have all the tex-mex classics, and also have some great Mexican seafood options. This place is cash only and can get very busy, so be prepared to wait.
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La Playa MEXICAN GRILLE
222 Beach StIf you’re looking for a Mexican food fix, this is by far the best option on the island. They have all the tex-mex classics, and also have some great Mexican seafood options. This place is cash only and can get very busy, so be prepared to wait.
Can’t get your group to come to a consensus on what type of food to eat? This your place. It is a nice family friendly restaurant that has a little bit of everything on the menu to make everyone happy: BBQ, fresh catch of the day, homemade fried chicken, burgers, salads, etc. They also have a great beer selection
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Avery's Kitchen
200 W Avenue GCan’t get your group to come to a consensus on what type of food to eat? This your place. It is a nice family friendly restaurant that has a little bit of everything on the menu to make everyone happy: BBQ, fresh catch of the day, homemade fried chicken, burgers, salads, etc. They also have a great beer selection
This is a chill sports bar right around the corner. The burgers are the best in Port A and they also have homemade pizza. Be warned though that service can be slow and it's not exactly sparkling clean, but hey...the beer is cold!
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Stingrays Taphouse and Grill
401 Beach StThis is a chill sports bar right around the corner. The burgers are the best in Port A and they also have homemade pizza. Be warned though that service can be slow and it's not exactly sparkling clean, but hey...the beer is cold!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Back Porch is great outdoor bar right on the marina with live music most nights. There is also a small restaurant on site called Harbor Lights where you can order tasty bar food and take it to your table in the bar
Harbour Lights Catering and Grill
136 W Cotter AveThe Back Porch is great outdoor bar right on the marina with live music most nights. There is also a small restaurant on site called Harbor Lights where you can order tasty bar food and take it to your table in the bar
This is one of the only bars/restaurant that is actually right on the beach. Great place to grab a drink on the deck in the evenings; food is fairly decent, but the reason you go here is to enjoy the beachfront ocean breeze (There is not much of a view of the ocean due to the dunes, but it is right on the beach.)
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The Beach Lodge
2016 On The Beach Dr This is one of the only bars/restaurant that is actually right on the beach. Great place to grab a drink on the deck in the evenings; food is fairly decent, but the reason you go here is to enjoy the beachfront ocean breeze (There is not much of a view of the ocean due to the dunes, but it is right on the beach.)
You have to visit Bron’s to get the full Port A experience. It’s also an outdoor bar with live music. They are known for their snow cones and pina coladas.
Bron's Shaved Ice and To Go Bar
314 E Avenue GYou have to visit Bron’s to get the full Port A experience. It’s also an outdoor bar with live music. They are known for their snow cones and pina coladas.
This is one of the oldest bars in Port A and is a quintessential hole in the wall dive bar. This is a favorite of locals. Just be prepared to smell like smoke when you leave because they allow smoking inside. Gigi refuses to go because of this, so we make it more of a “guys night out” spot.
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Shorty's Place
101 Tarpon StThis is one of the oldest bars in Port A and is a quintessential hole in the wall dive bar. This is a favorite of locals. Just be prepared to smell like smoke when you leave because they allow smoking inside. Gigi refuses to go because of this, so we make it more of a “guys night out” spot.
Essentials
Need groceries? This is your place. It's a little pricy and limited selection, but it's close!
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Family Center IGA
418 S Alister StNeed groceries? This is your place. It's a little pricy and limited selection, but it's close!
Things to Do...Other than the beach
This is an awesome tour of an aircraft carrier that has something for all ages to enjoy.
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USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdThis is an awesome tour of an aircraft carrier that has something for all ages to enjoy.