The Best Restaurants in Port Aransas, Texas

From fresh Gulf seafood to family-style barbecue and tiki cocktails, Port Aransas restaurants offer a laid-back taste of Texas coast life

Though often overshadowed by more well-known Texas beach towns like Padre Island and Galveston, Port Aransas charms visitors with its tight-knit community and slower pace. Visitors and locals alike can take advantage of the Texas fishing capital’s top-notch inshore and deep-sea fishing, its sandy beaches perfect for building sandcastles, and its warm Gulf waters ideal for swimming.

Located on Mustang Island, Port Aransas offers six miles of beach within 12 square miles and is home to just over 3,000 residents. That small-town vibe only enhances the vacation experience. Instead of numerous fast food chains, diners will find an abundance of locally owned restaurants, bars, and coffee shops serving everything from fresh seafood to frozen cocktails. Things move a little slower here, so relax, take your time, and dig in. Here’s where to eat and drink across Port A.

Looking for some other Texas cities to travel to this summer? Check out Eater’s maps for dining in Kemah and Seabrook, Galveston, Sugar Land, Fredericksburg, and Hill Country. Check out our guide on San Leon.

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