Nowhere else in Corpus Christi can you shop & and dine all in the same shaded waterfront location!  Tavern on the Bay is Corpus Christi’s newest outdoor restaurant located in the heart of the city’s marina, and is within walking distance from the downtown hotels. Begin your day dockside enjoying beignets and coffee or traditional breakfast fare. Lunch & dinner offer a delicious assortment of burgers, seafood, salads and more! Stop by for a frosty margarita and cold, fresh shrimp! The ambience and location can’t be beaten! Come casual, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterfront. You won’t go away hungry!  While you’re there, be sure to step into Cathy’s Chandlery Gifts & Boutique for fun shopping, or the Yachting Center to book a sailing cruise, rent a Hobie kayak or buy tickets for a one hour boat ride!

108 Peoples Street T-Head  • 361-884-1616

Bayfront next to the Yachting Center

$9-$15

(AAA) Four-Diamond Rated The Republic of Texas Bar & Grill offers a unique dining experience unlike any other available in the area. Dine high above the streets of Corpus Christi  and experience impeccably prepared meals. Featuring USDA prime beef cuts, a wide variety of wild game and seafood dishes and an award winning wine list. Located at the top of the Omni Bayfront Hotel this multi-level restaurant offers. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide every table with an incredible panoramic view of the city and bay. The elegant atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious cuisine are everything you expect from a Four-Diamond Restaurant. Piano music from David Crawford on Wed-Sat from 7:30pm. Free valet parking. Dinner from 5:30pm, Mon-Sun, Lounge opens at 5pm for cocktails and appetizers. Reservations strongly recommended.

Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Bayfront

900 N. Shoreline Blvd. • 361-886-3515

More than $15

Niko’s Steakhouse will exceed steak lovers’ expectations with their perfectly assorted menu and casually, elegant atmosphere. Before you  even walk in the door, you’ll smell the Mesquite wood that is the secret for bringing out flavor in their grilled specialties, like their signature Hickory Smoked Prime Rib, Marinated Quail, 20-oz T-Bone, Mahi Mahi or delicate Grilled Shrimp. Make sure you leave room for one of their fabulous desserts like homemade Apple Tort, Creme Brulee, 1,001 Chocolate Chip Cake or Brownie Ala Mode. Relax in the classy atmosphere at Reflections Lounge with a fully stocked bar with an extensive wine list and daily drink specials. Easy to find. Take S. Padre Island Dr. (Hwy 358) to Staples, exit right (south) 2 miles to Saratoga. Right on Saratoga, Niko’s is on the left 1/4 mile. Only 12 minutes from downtown. Dinner, Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat-Sun 3pm-2am.

5409 Saratoga Blvd • 361-992-2333

Corpus Christi Southside

More than $15

If you love home cooking, mesquite grilling and a great atmosphere, then this is your place.  Known for their top quality beef, the steaks are handcut in-house and seared to perfection on the Longhorn’s mesquite wood grill.  Try a new favorite, their 12-ounce Ribeye. The grill also serves up the best in seafood and poultry. The menu features classics such as chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak. You’ll love their homemade items prepared from family recipes, including salad dressings, sauces, soups, bread and mouth watering desserts. Relax with their Happy Hour that includes great drink specials and half-price appetizers at the bar with favorites like thinly sliced onion strings and fried calamari. Easy to find, take Ocean Dr. to Robert, turn right, then left on Alameda. Only an 8 minute, scenic drive from downtown. Open daily. Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

4307 S. Alameda • 361-992-7731

Just off Ocean Drive

$9-$15