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Water Street Seafood Co.

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

When you are in downtown Corpus Christi, you will find a locally owned landmark, with the same high quality as its sister restaurant, Water Street Oyster Bar. At the Water Street Seafood Company,  fresh seafood is listed daily on the blackboard prepared in a variety of ways blackened, mesquite grilled, sauted, broiled or fried. Their menu includes homemade caldo (a traditional favorite with the locals), specialty salads – try their house specialty walnut dressing it’s wonderful – and their seafood house specialities from gulf shrimp to crab cakes. Their sauces, dressing, and specialties are all made in house from scratch. Don’t miss their amazing Sunday Brunch.  Enjoy their full bar with happy hour daily from 4-7pm with  u-peel’em shrimp and drink specials. Open Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. Just off the Corpus Christi Bayfront in walking distance from the downtown hotels.

309 N. Water Street • 361-882-8683

WaterStreet Market

$9-$15

Filed Under: Where to Eat Tagged With: downtown, food, seafood

Water Street Oyster Bar

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

In the heart of downtown Corpus Christi, just one block from the bayfront, you’ll find the “original” Water Street Restaurant. This popular eatery, shares a reputation for “Best Seafood” in town with its sister restaurant Water Street Seafood Company. Try one of the best bets “blackboard” fresh fish specials. The atmosphere is funky and upbeat . Their friendly, smiling staff,  provide excellent service. Shrimp Picayune, with a pleasant Cajun zip, is a great starter. The Seafood Pasta Jambalaya is another popular favorite. Their sushi bar  offers the finest grade sushi and signature rolls you’ll love. Relax with Happy Hour specials daily from 4-7pm. Full Bar with a great wine list. Open Sun-Thurs from 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. On the Corpus Christi Bayfront in walking distance from downtown hotels.

309 N. Water Street  • 361-881-9448

WaterStreet Market

$9-$15

Filed Under: Where to Eat Tagged With: downtown, food

Price’s Chef

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

Opened in 1938, Price’s Chef is the oldest restaurant in Corpus Christi. Located in Historic Six Points, they serve breakfast and lunch daily to their loyal customers. Through the years, both locals and visitors have learned that Price’s is the place to go for home cooked food served promptly at reasonable prices by pleasant wait staff.  Many generations have grown up eating at this coffee shop and diner. You won’t find espressos or double mocha $20 lattes, but you will find wonderful fresh brewed coffee and homemade pies to top off you lunch. Breakfast and lunch specials are featured Monday-Friday. Don’t miss the best turkey and dressing in the Costal Bend served up hot and fresh on Sundays.  Sample  part of Corpus Christi History. Located at the intersection of S. Staples, Alameda and Ayers.  Open Mon-Fri 6am-3pm, Sat-Sun 7am-3pm.

1800 S. Alameda   • 361-883-2786

Historic Old Town Six Points

Less than $9

Filed Under: Where to Eat Tagged With: downtown, food

Pier 99

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

Breathe in the salty breeze, in their invitingly tropical atmosphere as palms waft over a large deck at this waterfront eatery that‘s an institution on Corpus Christi Beach. There is a dining room, but sitting outside, watching the water sparkle is so much fun. You can’t beat their front row view of the USS Lexington. Their menu is filled with a wide variety of fresh seafood options, salads, and sandwiches. Try one of their amazing piled-high seafood platters, your choice, fried or grilled. Pier 99 offers live entertainment on the waterfront patio on Friday and Saturday nights from 6-10pm; and on weekends from 1-5pm. Enjoy their full bar and try one of their great happy hour margaritas. The patio is pet friendly so fido can join in the fun. Located on Corpus Christi Beach near the Texas State Aquarium and next to the USS Lexington, just over the Harbor Bridge open daily 11am.

2822 N. Shoreline • 361-887-0764

On Corpus Christi Beach

$9-$15

Filed Under: Weekend Top Picks, Where to Eat Tagged With: downtown, food, seafood, waterfront

Landry’s Seafood House

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

Your dining experience will feature classic fresh seafood paired with a spectacular view of downtown and the Bay. Landry’s echoes the sights, sounds and sensations of a floating 1940’s seafood house. Their menu has the best of everything from irresistible appetizers to fresh salads and world-famous seafood. It is clear that Landry’s isn’t just the catch of the day. With their menu of exceptional, fresh seafood prepared any way you want it – red snapper, flounder, redfish, salmon, tuna and mahi-mahi.  All are available with or without their signature specialty toppings incorporating jumbo lump crab, shrimp, scallops and crawfish. For the land lovers that desire non-seafare, Landry’s offers tempting steaks and chicken delicacies. Enjoy an ice cold beverage from their full bar. Located literally “on the water” at the People Street T-Head. With a tradition of excellence, Landry’s has won the “Best of the Best” first place awards for seafood, desserts, lunch and fine dining. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.

600 North Shoreline • 361-882-6666

On Peoples Street T-Head

More than $15

Filed Under: Where to Eat Tagged With: downtown, food, seafood, waterfront

Joe’s Crab Shack

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

Joe’s Crab Shack serves up delicious seafood with an attitude. Here good food, good times and good memories are created everyday. This is a place where you can kick back with the family, strap on a bib and enjoy awesome seafood and not be afraid to dance. Try a Steampot, overflowing with Tasty Dungeness or Alaskan Snow crab, crawfish or lobster. Joe’s is serving up seafood classics including crab stuffed shrimp and crab nachos. The menu also features fresh crab cake salads, grilled salmon and options for the land lovers! Make sure to save room for Joe’s desserts such as the Sea Turtle Sundae or one of the other satisfying options. Cool down after a long day at the beach with one of our specialty drinks, Joe’s Crab Shack has a full service bar. There are two great Corpus Christi locations to choose from. SPID has a playground for the children and Lighthouse has an amazing bay view to catch the weekly regatta. Both locations have private rooms available. www.joescrabshack.com Open Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm.

5025 S. Padre Island Drive • 361-980-0023

Southside on SPID

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4444 N. Shoreline • 361-904-0227

Corpus Christi Lighthouse on the Bay

$9- More than $15

Filed Under: Where to Eat Tagged With: downtown, family, food, fun

Executive Surf Club

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

Drop into this popular spot and  enjoy a casual meal from lunch through late evening. Make sure you wander out to their huge patio, because there’s usually  entertainment on the open-air stage. Unwind with a cold drink and their signature quesadillas. Other best bets include their speciality burgers and shrimp PoBoys. The Executive Surf club is for everyone. They have a Kid’s Club Menu for the family as well as 30 different beers on the tap that can quench the thirst of any nightlifer. Full bar including Corpus Christi’s largest selection of beer on tap with 30 varieties to try. Winner of Best of the Best: Live Music, Happy Hour and Bar & Grill. Open daily; food 11am-11pm.

309 Water Street • 361-884-7873

WaterStreet Market

Under $9

Filed Under: Weekend Top Picks, Where to Eat Tagged With: downtown, family, food, music

Brewster Street Ice House

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

Corpus Christi’s spot for family fun, delicious food and hot music! Located just one block from Whataburger Field, the American Bank Center and Concrete Street Amphitheater, this is a “must stop” on your way to or from any of the area’s Sporting, Entertainment and Art events! Catch your team in action  on one of 14 flat-panel TV’s and listen to the best live music South of Gruene Hall. The casual atmosphere, pairs well with their amazing menu including seared tuna, fried shrimp, mouth-watering hot wings and their famous “Kieschnick” burgers. Dine indoors or out on the city’s biggest outdoor deck, with great panoramic views. The welcome mat is rolled out for families, with the Rainbow Fun Zone, that allows kids to be kids while parents enjoy their own adult time, great burgers, seafood, and more. Open for lunch and dinner 11am-2am, the Grill serves until midnight.

1724 N. Tancahua • 361-884-2739

Downtown Entertainment District

$9-$15

Filed Under: Where to Eat Tagged With: downtown, food, music

Blackbeard’s

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

One must-try Coastal Bend eatery is Blackbeard’s on Corpus Christi Beach. This beachy restaurant, housed in a bright purple building, serves some of the area’s best seafood, steaks and comfort food. With a full bar and extensive beer and drink selection, (margaritas are a specialty) and kids’ menu, they appeal to  all ages. They are home to a Rock ‘n Roll mini-museum with a wide array of memorabilia, from guitars signed by Eric Clapton and the Eagles to posters capturing poignant moments in rock history. To keep things really interesting, professional ghost hunters have deemed Blackbeard’s to be “authentically haunted” after finding spooky evidence throughout the restaurant. For more info, go to www.ccspookcentral.com! Live music nightly at 6pm. Open  Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm. Also located in Ingleside (776-0393).

3117 Surfside Blvd • 361-884-1030

Corpus Christi Beach

$9-$15

Filed Under: Where to Eat Tagged With: downtown, food, seafood

Agua Java

June 25, 2010 By Kelsea Yarbrough Leave a Comment

Those looking for a caffeine kick should check out this upscale spot with a Latin American flavor that influences everything from the coffee to the decor. Nestled in WaterStreet Market, they offer inside and outside tables, fresh-baked scones, cookies, muffins and sandwiches. Try one of their signature lattes that you won’t find in the national chain stores! They also sell coffee by the pound. In walking distance of the bayfront hotels. Open daily, Monday-Friday from 6:30am-8pm; weekends, from 7am-8pm.

320-C William Street • 361-882-0865

WaterStreet Market

Under $9

Filed Under: Where to Eat Tagged With: coffee, downtown, food
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