14 Essential Restaurants on South Padre Island

Feast on fresh fish, oysters, and seafood all year long at Texas’s favorite vacation spot

South Padre Island is a spring break haven for rowdy tourists, but the Texas island, and its beaches, are open year-round. Whether you’re there for kiteboarding or to kick back at the beach, South Padre Island offers a wide variety of restaurants for cuisines, including Tex-Mex, Italian, and fresh-caught seafood, many with stunning Gulf views.

If you’re there for a fishing weekend, try ending the day by asking one of several local restaurants, such as Dirty Al’s or Sea Ranch Restaurant and Bar, to boil or fry your catch for you.

Here are 14 of the best restaurants on South Padre Island.