Restaurants on South Padre Island

If you like fresh seafood, you’ll love dining in South Padre Island. The many flavorful menus of the South Padre Island restaurants come complete with the memorable atmosphere you would expect from a small coastal resort. You can look forward to friendly service, breathtaking water front views and delicious South Texas cuisine. The Island boasts a casual atmosphere where you will be comfortable dining with your whole family. Best of all, many of the restaurants are right on the water so you can pair your delicious meal with specatuclar seaside views.

Dine on some fresh Gulf Shrimp or locally caught Red Snapper and you’ll be certain to find out why South Padre Island has earned a reputation for excellent seafood. Our small barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico makes this Island resort the perfect stop if you are looking for restaurants featuring a fresh catch cooked to perfection. Though the first thing most people think of when they step into an Island restaurant is seafood, the variety of restaurants on South Padre also include authentic Mexican food, Cajun, Italian, sushi and hibachi, pizzerias, steak houses, and of course traditional American food. Whatever you’re craving - there is a restaurant here on South Padre Island that will fit the bill.

If you need a feast fit for a king, stop into Louie’s Backyard and sample the jumbo Gulf shrimp, crab legs, prime rib and more on the popular seafood and prime rib buffet (in the summer you can even dine while watching live entertainment such as the Wednesday night hula show or the festive Mariachhis night).The Meatball Cafe is a welcoming, family-friendly restaurant offering authentic Italian classics with your choice of indoor or patio dining. The Palms Café on the beach is a perfect place to share a special evening out and celebrate your visit to paradise while dining on the expertly prepared coastal flavors. For bayside dining, gorgeous sunsets, and live music 7 days a week - the Longboard Bar and Grill is a must.

Spent the day at the beach, now what? If you like beer, try the Padre Island Brewery, a micro brewery that also has delicious family pleasing menu from seafood, burgers, pizza and more. The bayfront restaurants are a perfect place to kick up your heels and watch the sunset or venture back to the beach to Wanna Wannas to try out one of the best frozen cocktails around.

Savor the coastal flavors of our tropical resort at one of South Padre Island’s many restaurants today!