Seafood Hotspots
South Padre Island,
Texas
With over 624 miles of Texas coastline - without a
doubt, the white sandy beaches and beautiful Gulf
waters are what bring visitors to South Padre Island
and the ‘Texas Tropics.
“Leave that
coat and tie at
home in the
closet since
there is even a
‘No Tie Zone’
ordinance!”
26 FOOD TRAVELER | SUMMER 2013
T
hough Texas has plenty of
fresh seafood year round,
Summer and early Fall are
the height of the shrimping and salt
water fishing seasons.
While vacationing on the southernmost beach in the Lone Star State,
visitors have plenty of dining options
as South Padre Island and nearby Port
Isabel offer a wide variety of restaurants. While eating at the many fine
seafood restaurants in the big cities is
great, nothing compares to eating at a
local down-home seafood restaurant
in South Padre Island.
With over 50 full service restaurants, South Padre Island is able to
address everyone’s taste and budget.
Our task begins with finding the ultimate mom and pop seafood shop
along the Texas Coast.
South Padre Island’s restaurant
scene has made it pretty easy and we
are more than happy to help in your
quest for discovery!
Some of the local restaurants, on
the bay side, offer stunning views
with a choice of either indoor or
open deck dining where you can experience magical sunsets and gentle
breezes while sipping a beverage of
your choice and feast on some of the
freshest seafood anywhere.
Fishermen, want a special treat?
After a day of catching your limit,
many establishments offer a ”cook
your catch” option. They will prepare
your fillets to your liking, whether
fried, blackened or grilled and provide the perfect sides for you and all
of your fellow diners.
No matter what restaurant you select, whether fine dining or simple fare,
there is no dress code! Comfort takes
priority, so wear your shorts and sandals, (sorry, yes, some form of footwear
is required), and leave that coat and
tie at home in the closet since there is
even a “No Tie Zone” ordinance!
So, whether you are attending a
convention or experiencing one of the
many activities South Padre Island has
to offer; a day of beach combing, surfing, horseback riding on the beach,
parasailing, windsurfing or visiting
the beautiful Birding and Nature Center,
Laguna Nature Trail, or the turtles at Sea
Turtle, Inc., there is always a relaxing
atmosphere to provide a dining experience you will truly enjoy.