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Port Aransas Dining Guide

Outdoor Dining in Port Aransas

Enjoy the island breeze while you dine. These Port Aransas restaurants offer outdoor seating, from breezy patios to shaded decks overlooking the water.

22 restaurants
$$$
Fine Dining

Stout's at the Shore

4.7(466)

Upscale coastal cuisine at Cinnamon Shore with local ingredients.

Outdoor SeatingReservations
Coffee Waves
$$
Coffee & Sweets

Coffee Waves

4.6(2,053)

Beloved coffee shop and gelato bar in downtown Port A.

Outdoor SeatingKid Friendly
La Playa Mexican Grille
$$
Mexican & Tex-Mex

La Playa Mexican Grille

4.4(979)

Authentic Mexican cuisine in downtown Port Aransas.

Outdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
$$
Seafood

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.4(2,225)

Popular downtown seafood and steaks with outdoor patio dining.

Outdoor SeatingKid FriendlyReservations
FINS Grill & Icehouse
$$
American & BBQ

FINS Grill & Icehouse

4.3(4,979)

Waterfront burgers, seafood, and ice-cold drinks in downtown Port A.

WaterfrontOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Roosevelt's at The Tarpon Inn
$$$
Fine Dining

Roosevelt's at The Tarpon Inn

4.2(283)

Refined coastal cuisine inside the historic Tarpon Inn.

Outdoor SeatingReservations
Lisabella's Bistro
$$$
Fine Dining

Lisabella's Bistro

4.1(276)

Italian-inspired seafood at Cinnamon Shore with live music evenings.

Outdoor SeatingLive MusicReservations
Trout Street Bar & Grill
$$
Seafood

Trout Street Bar & Grill

4.0(1,737)

Waterfront marina dining with Gulf seafood and steaks since 1996.

WaterfrontOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Virginia's On the Bay
$$
Seafood

Virginia's On the Bay

4.0(4,935)

Waterfront seafood dining with bay views in downtown Port A.

WaterfrontOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Barefoot Beans
$$
Coffee & Sweets

Barefoot Beans

4.5(370)

Cozy coffee shop with specialty drinks in downtown.

Outdoor SeatingKid Friendly
KC's Oyster Shack
$$$
Fine Dining

KC's Oyster Shack

4.5(111)

Raw bar and oyster house with the freshest Gulf shellfish.

Outdoor SeatingReservations
Lelo's Island Bar
$$
American & BBQ

Lelo's Island Bar

4.5(1,653)

Local favorite island bar with great burgers and cold drinks.

Outdoor Seating
The Gaff
$
Pizza & Italian

The Gaff

4.5(1,089)

Iconic pizza bar with live music and late-night Port A vibes.

Outdoor SeatingLive MusicLate Night
Treasure Island
$$
Bars & Grills

Treasure Island

4.4(326)

Three nightclubs in one, Port A's nightlife headquarters.

Outdoor SeatingPet FriendlyLive MusicLate Night
The Phoenix Restaurant & Bar
$$
American & BBQ

The Phoenix Restaurant & Bar

4.3(349)

Upscale-casual dining in Island Moorings with craft cocktails.

Outdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Sip Yard Port A
$$
Bars & Grills

Sip Yard Port A

4.2(313)

Multi-vendor food hall with live music and pet-friendly patio.

Outdoor SeatingPet FriendlyKid FriendlyLive Music
Bernie's Beach House
$
Bars & Grills

Bernie's Beach House

4.1(865)

Beachy burgers and sandwiches with pet-friendly outdoor seating.

Outdoor SeatingPet FriendlyKid Friendly
BierHaus Port Aransas
$$
Bars & Grills

BierHaus Port Aransas

4.0(659)

German-inspired beer garden with burgers and tacos.

Outdoor SeatingPet FriendlyKid Friendly
Black Marlin Bar & Grill
$$$
Fine Dining

Black Marlin Bar & Grill

4.0(513)

Upscale coastal dining at Palmilla Beach Resort with live music.

Outdoor SeatingKid FriendlyLive Music
Castaway's Seafood & Grill
$$$
Seafood

Castaway's Seafood & Grill

4.0(2,535)

A 19-year Port A staple that families return to year after year. The crab boil is consistently great

Outdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Grumbles Seafood Co.
$$
Seafood

Grumbles Seafood Co.

4.0(1,693)

Casual waterfront seafood on the 361 with fresh Gulf catch.

WaterfrontOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Stingrays Taphouse
$$
Bars & Grills

Stingrays Taphouse

4.0(1,099)

Waterfront taphouse with pizza, wings, and craft beer.

WaterfrontOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Port Aransas restaurants have outdoor seating?
Many restaurants offer outdoor dining including Sip Yard Port A, Tortuga's, FINS, Virginia's On the Bay, Bernie's Beach House, The Gaff, and Lelo's Island Bar.