Location: Aransas Pass
Top Restaurants in Aransas Pass
Top Things to do in Aransas Pass
- 1. Kohootz Dolphin Encounters
- 2. The Port Aransas Ferry System
- 3. Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
- 4. Charles Ives To The Limit Guide Service
- 5. Port Aransas Beach
- 6. Rialto Theater
- 7. Coastal Bend Kayak
- 8. Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture
- 9. Aransas Pass Aquatic Center
- 10. The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Aransas Pass Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Aransas Pass
Aransas Pass (/əˈrænzɪs/ ə-RAN-ziss) is a city in Aransas, Nueces, and San Patricio Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 9,005 at the 2016 Census Estimate.
Things to do in Aransas Pass
1. Redfish Willies Waterfront Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Paluxysaurus - Canyon Lake, Texas
Our first visit to Aransas Pass since Harvey.
We looked up best places to eat in Aransas Pass, and found Redfish Willies Waterfront Grill.
Excellent choice. I highly recommend the blackened redfish sandwich, which came with fries, so no appetizer was needed.
My partner tried a special of the day, mahi mahi, and loved it!
We will definitely be back, it was a perfect meal. Great service, too.
Got crowded after we arrived, so you might want to consider reservations if you think it will be a busy time to eat...
2. SteerBurger Grill & Grub
Overall Ratings
5 based on 246 reviews
A mobile dining experience like no other! The SteerBurger Grill & Grub is a true "Taste of Texas". All burgers are made with nothing but Fresh Chuck and then seasoned and grilled over an open flame and mesquite briquets. Daily specials, BBQ, and homemade soups. And the friendliest service in the Coastal Bend! We have a small inside dining room and a beautiful deck to relax and enjoy your meal.
Reviewed By Anita B
First trip ourselves. Lots recommendations, decided to act on them! Thankful we did! Memorable and great tasting.
3. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
3 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By DougRogillio - Port Aransas
Port A DQ is very clean, nice staff working there and you could tell they were up people. The food was good and tasty, Frys were very good as well. We even got an ice cream treat with our meal deal...
4. Irie's Island Food
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
Irie's Island Food is an extra casual, very small restaurant serving lunch only. Hours of operation are seasonal in this vacation town. We feature fresh handmade food prepared by the chef/owner who is a graduate of the Culinary institute of America. Creative tacos on house made tortillas, Hawaiian, Asian, American/tropical, and international cuisine is offered at our establishment. We also make New Orleans style beignets from scratch, roast our own coffee, and even have creme brulee to go!
Reviewed By vacationetc - Austin, Texas
Fresh and delicious food. They have great selections of taco with unique combination and sauce. The tortilla is homemade. They also have some menu such as treasure beef/chicken, curry and loco moco. Always busy, come early during lunch. The have indoor and outdoor seating, but filled up quickly. Sometimes we do pick up and enjoy the food on the beach.
5. Blackbeard's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By idanamerrick - Ingleside, Texas
I've eaten there numerous times. Many evenings they host bands that play mostly "oldies but goodies". The food ranges from average to very, very good. The atmosphere is fun with a pirate them3. Their specials of the day are frequently very tasty catch of the day fish. I recommend this restaurant for a night out or for lunch.
6. Butter Churn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By BonnieNimmo - Marble Falls, Texas
We stopped by on a Saturday evening at 5:45, needing a table for 15. They immediately pushed 3 tables together and we were seated with no delay. We took 13 construction workers to dinner and they all enjoyed the hearty fare, making multiple trips to the plentiful food bars. Our waitress was an angel (wish I could remember her name) and even spoke a little Spanish to the guys which delighted them. Go visit if you’re in the area!!
7. Frankie’s Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Family owned and operated. Dedicated to cooking, fresh, home made food. Breakfast all day! Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, Omelets, Biscuits & Gravy, Grits, Fruit and more. Lunch includes Specials, Fish, Shrimp, Burgers, Soup and much more. Evenings we offer real BBQ by Lance who is a award winning BBQ'er. Deserts are made by Frankie and daughter Joni. Pies, Banana Pudding and more!
Reviewed By Marilyn H - Austin, Texas
This is a tiny out of the way place - just 6 tables with a sign up board outside for seating. We were there by 7:30 and 3 of the six tables were available. I had the country breakfast - 2 eggs, 2 bacon, home...MoreThank You for your comments and say "Hi" to your daughter. Hope you make it back soon.
8. Mickey's Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Teachgz - Greer, South Carolina
Mickey's was recommended to us by a business associate and boy were they right. It was a beautiful day and we decided to sit on the porch. The setting is casual and laid back. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and promptly seated. A short time later our waitress brought us menus and got our drink orders. We had three adults and two children in our group. We were quite hungry so we ordered the Seafood Gumbo, Clam Chowder, Burger, Fried Pepper Jack Cheese, Fish Basket, Shrimp Po-Boy, Kid's Fish Basket, and Kid's Chicken Tender Basket. We were so happy when our food was delivered; it looked and smelled delicious. The serving sizes were ample, and we walked away quite full. Everyone enjoyed their selections and would definitely come back another time because the food and service was fantastic!
9. Bakery Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By inglesidejohn - Portland, Texas
Bakery Cafe is one of those places that if you ask a local "where's a good cafe?", this is where they'll tell you to go. The restaurant has been here for decades and still has the bar and stools from the 50's. The food here is pretty much typical cafe food, chicken fried stuff, burgers, even steak and fried fish. My favorite is the chicken fried chicken breast! They are absolutely juicy and delicious, and decent sized portions. The wait staff is always friendly and typically pretty fast to get your order, even during the rush hours. Keep Bakery Cafe at the top of your list!
10. Fisherman's Daughter
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By inglesidejohn - Portland, Texas
This was our first time to this restaurant and we were please with the quality of food and the service. We ordered gumbo, bacon wrapped jalapeños, onion rings, salad, grilled cheese, French fries, and hamburgers. The burgers were a little over cooked but still tasty. Glad to see a decent seafood/American food restaurant in the area!
