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 Great Eats by TuanRonski
Each person can choose his/her favorite dish. In my case, it was scallops and stuffed crab that literally melted in my mouth. The cole slaw was perfect, the rice pilaf was excellent, and the waitress was charming. Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 103 E. SaturnPhone: 761-2962Directions: Just go down Padre Blvd. to about 1-1/2 blocks South of City Hall.
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 by TexasDave
There is an outside eating area and an upstairs deck for enjoying the sunsets.
I enjoyed their baby back ribs.
This isn't the place I would recommend for seafood. Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 3400 Padre Blvd.Phone: (56) 761-9585Directions: After the Causeway, turn Left. It's on the Right side of the street, at the corner of Bahama St.
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 Rovans Restaurant and Bakery by Stephen-KarenConn
For us Rovans was where we enjoyed breakfast. Their signature dish is Migas with Cheese: Two jumbo eggs scrambled with sauteed onions, tomatoes, chili peppers, and Monterey Jack cheese, served with refried beans and chips.
Rovans also features their own in-house bakery where one can indulge in a variety of fresh pastries and cakes. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 5300 Padre BoulevardPhone: 956-761-3930Directions: On the north end of the strip on the gulf side.
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 Scampis on Laguna Madre by Stephen-KarenConn
We splurged on the special of the evening: Buffalo Steaks and Shrimp Scampi. It was fabulous - one of the best meals we had on our vacation. Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 206 W. Aries Dr., South Padre Island, TX 78597Phone: 956-761-1775Directions: Off Padre Boulevard, about two miles north of the causeway. Turn left (west) onto Aries Dr. and follow it one block to the restaurant.
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 The Shrimnp Hause Restaurant
and Club by Stephen-KarenConn
The restaurant advertises "101 ways to eat shrimp!" They also offer a variety of other dishes for landlubbers. Since we had decided to forget dieting for the duration of our vacation, I could not resist ordering the special: All the fried shrimp you can eat for $9.95. I consumed 22 of the tasty morsels, and was offered more. Karen had the Shrimp Scampi, which was better than my fried , but fewer in number. We both enjoyed our meals. Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 90 Park Road, South Padre Island, TX 78597Phone: 956-772-9772Directions: Turn right off the causeway. The Restaurant is at the entrance to Islana Blanca Park, on the south end of the island.Website: www.schlitterbahn.com
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 by TexasDave
UPDATE: This Bigo's has closed and a different restaurant occupies the building which I haven't tried. The original Bigo's in Brownsville is still open in Brownsville at 464 Paredes Line Rd. The fajitas they serve make it worth the drive.
Several varieties of fajitas are the best choice- especially the ones covered with mushrooms and cheese! Leave a Comment Theme: MexicanPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 4215 Padre Island Blvd.Directions: Right on the main strip, Left hand side as you drive North.
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Let me first say that Ben and Jerry's was not worth our time. Food was average and so was the service. On the other hand. I would recommend Louie's backyard, Dirty Al's, Scampi's or Blackbeards. These three restaurants were great and service was excellent.
Dirty Al's is very reasonably priced. Just about everything on their menu was $6.99. Swrimp, orsters and fish were all great. Get their early or you will have to wait.
Scampi's on the other hand was a little more expensive, but go early because they have an early dinner menu. This menu will save you about 50%. It's between 4pm - 6:30pm.
Blackbeards was my favorite. They have the best Red Snapper.
Louie's backyard is another great place. If you can stand the heat, eat out doors. We all had their seafood buffet. For $18, well worth it. And don't forget to feed the fish. Throw your left-over bread to the fish - kids really enjoyed it. Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: Scampi's is a little hard to find, but i do remember it's on the bay side. It's about 4 blocks east of Louie's backyard.
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 The Whataburger on South Padre
Island by Stephen-KarenConn
The Whataburger chain had its beginnings in South Texas in 1950. We felt it our duty while in Texas to do as the Texans have been doing for more than half a century and have a Whataburger.
We both ordered the medium #1 value meal: Whataburger, fries and drink. When I informed Sergio, the manager, that this was our first ever Whataburger experience, he told us to be seated and that he personally would make our sandwiches and bring them out to us. The burger was big and juicy and delicious. The fries and drink were typical. The service was the best I have ever had in a fast food restaurant. Sergio came by twice to check on us, offering us condiments and a refill on our drinks. Leave a Comment Theme: Fast FoodPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 3509 Padre Blvd.Phone: 956-761-7862Directions: On the west side of the main strip, about midway through town.Website: www.whataburger.com
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 Sea Ranch Restaurant and Bar by Stephen-KarenConn
I ordered the grilled red snapper fillet while Karen enjoyed a special of four varieties of shrimp: fried, blackened, stuffed and scampi. Both dishes were flavorful and delectable. We told our waiter that it was our anniversary and he surprised us with a complimentary slice of cheezecake with a sparkler on top. Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 1 Padre BoulevardPhone: 956-761-1314Directions: Turn right off the causeway, and the Sea Ranch will be on your right.Website: www.searanchtx.com
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 Amberjack's Lunch & Dinner by Stephen-KarenConn
I had the fried seafood platter, and Karen a shrimp with pasta dish. Both of us thought our meals to be mediocre, especially for the price we paid. It was not that the food was exactly poor, it was just not exceptional, in a setting that deserved much better. Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 209 West Amberjack St.Phone: 956-761-6500Directions: On the BayWebsite: www.amberjackspi.com
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