The sunny weather in South Texas is the perfect setting to enjoy your next meal outdoors.
Some local restaurants have scenic views of water for romantic dining or a patio area to drink and eat with your friends and family.
Here are 10 eateries found in the Corpus Christi area.
Brewster Street Ice House
1724 N. Tancahua St.; 5550 Holly Road
Brewster Street Ice House has two locations on opposite ends of Corpus Christi. Its downtown venue is home to more music performances while the Southside spot has a more relaxing atmosphere. Plus, a new location on Padre Island is set to open by the end of summer 2025.
Menu items include crawfish, raw oysters, catfish and ribeye steak.
PHONE: 361-884-2739 (downtown); 361-345-2739 (Southside)
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday (downtown); 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday (Southside)
WEBSITE: brewsterstreet.net
Doc’s Seafood & Steaks
13309 S. Padre Island Drive
Tucked away under the JFK Causeway is Doc’s Seafood & Steaks. At this waterfront location, diners can enjoy fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks and cool drinks from the bar.
Menu items include fried calamari, crab stuffed flounder, clam chowder and 12-ounce steaks.
PHONE: 361-949-6744
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WEBSITE: docsseafoodandsteaks.com
Elizabeth’s at the Museum
1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Hidden inside the Art Museum of South Texas, Elizabeth’s provides a quiet atmosphere while giving a view of the Bayfront and Harbor Bridge. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
Menu items include tuna tartare, eggplant caponata, homemade hummus and baklava.
PHONE: 361-882-8785
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WEBSITE: elizabeths-at-artmuseum.com
Executive Surf Club
306 N. Chaparral St.
In downtown Corpus Christi, Executive Surf Club is home to handwritten names on its walls inside and live entertainment outdoors. The pet-friendly establishment also has its own cat, Spencer.
Menu items include quesadillas, chicken fried steak, a veggie burger and shrimp tacos.
PHONE: 361-884-7873
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday
WEBSITE: executivesurfclub.com
Harrison’s Landing
108 Peoples St. T-Head
Harrison’s Landing is one of a kind because guests can sail, shop and dine all in the same waterfront location. Still known as its original name Tavern by the Bay, the restaurant is pet-friendly on its back patio.
Menu items include shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque, shrimp pasta alfredo and fried oysters.
PHONE: 361-881-8503
HOURS: Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; and noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WEBSITE: harrisonslanding.net
Hester’s Café & Coffee Bar
3812 S. Alameda St.; 1714 S. Alameda St.
Hester’s first opened its doors at its Six Points location in 2004 and then opened its Lamar Park spot eight years later. The pet-friendly café has become a staple of Corpus Christi and provides a serene outdoor dining experience at both locations.
Menu items include avocado toast, a crab cake sandwich, tortilla soup and quiche.
PHONE: 361-855-1892 (Lamar Park); 361-885-0558 (Six Points)
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Lamar Park); 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Six Points)
WEBSITE: hesterscafe.com
Katz 21 Steak & Spirits
5702 Spohn Drive
Located on the Southside of Corpus Christi, Katz 21 serves a fine-dining experience as well as a spacious outdoor patio bar. Reservations are necessary, so be sure to call ahead before arriving.
Menu items include a charcuterie board, escargot, filet mignon meatballs and racks of lamb.
PHONE: 361-884-1221
HOURS: 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WEBSITE: katz21.com
Pier 99 Restaurant
2822 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Over the Harbor Bridge next to the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, Pier 99 provides seafood and is pet-friendly. Live music occasionally happens and the restaurant is pet-friendly.
Menu items include snow crab, fried green tomatoes, seafood gumbo and grilled halibut.
PHONE: 361-887-0764
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WEBSITE: pier99restaurant.com
Snoopy’s Pier
13313 S. Padre Island Drive
In 1980, Snoopy’s started off as a small bait stand and burger joint for locals and tourists. Over the years, it has evolved into a family-friendly restaurants providing local-harvested seafood.
Menu items include a Snoopyburger, fish and chips, shrimp creole and ice cream at Scoopy’s, an ice cream shop part of Snoopy’s Pier.
PHONE: 361-949-8815
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
WEBSITE: snoopys.cc
The Yardarm
4310 Ocean Drive
Aside from a range of seafood dishes, The Yardarm also provides an extensive array of fine wine and specialized cocktails. Views of the Bayfront add to the ambiance while you enjoy your dinner.
Menu items include oysters Rockefeller, chicken Florentine, crab stuffed mushrooms and tiramisu.
PHONE: 361-855-8157
HOURS: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
WEBSITE: yardarmrestaurantcorpuschristi.com
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