Dining in Corpus Christi

Bourbon Street Bar & Grill 315 North Chaparral, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, 361-882-9077, This restaurant serves a full menu of American favorites like chicken, burgers, steak and more. A full bar is available to complement your meal.

Cracker Barrel 4229 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, 361-855-1778, This old-fashioned, country style restaurant offers a menu filled with down home, mouthwatering country dishes plus they feature a huge gift shop filled with an array of country gifts and accessories. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Executive Surf Club 309 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, Located at Water Street Market Downtown, 361-884-2364, Executive Surf Club features tons of food, live music, and themed apparel.

Pete's Chicken N More 338 Forty-Fourth Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78405, 361-882-1177, Pete's serves America's favorite flavors including mouth-watering fried chicken, old-fashioned hamburgers, fish, shrimp, chicken fried steak, homemade gravy, a variety of homestyle sides, and desserts.

Republic of Texas Bar and Grill Restaurant 900 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, 361-886-3515, One of Corpus Christi's top dining destinations, this fine dining restaurant offers a menu filled with USDA prime beef cuts, a wide variety of wild game, and fresh seafood dishes, complemented by an award-winning wine list. They are open nightly for dinner.

T.G.I. Fridays 5217 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, 361-991-8443, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this casual dining restaurant offers traditional and contemporary American cuisine with a menu available that includes delicious appetizers, sandwiches, shrimp and fish, salads and soups, Jack Daniels Grill entrees, steaks, ribs, pastas, chicken, and tantalizing desserts.

Bar-B-Q Man Restaurant, The 4931 IH 37, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, 361-888-4248, When you want real Texas barbecue, look no further than The Bar-B-Q Man.

Lou's Bar-B-Que 5101 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78469, 361-882-9300, A mouth-watering barbecue meal awaits you at Lou's. Pork, beef, ribs, chicken and all the savory sides you love are available.

Vernon's Bar-Be-Que 1030 Third Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, 361-884-6552, Open for lunch and dinner, Vernon's serves hearty portions of finger-lickin barbecue!

Cafe Aeby 3819 South Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, 361-225-0329, Open daily for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, Cafe Aeby features a small yet delicious selection of entrees, teas, coffee, and wines.

Nuevo Cafe 1124 Ayers, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, 361-904-0425, Dine in style at this comfortable cafe featuring a full, continental menu.

Lavender 3815 South Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, 361-814-0400, An intimate upscale restaurant, Lavender features an ever changing menu of freshly prepared American selections with hints of French and Asian influences.

Vietnam Restaurant 701 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, 361-853-2682, The elegant Vietnam Restaurant serves contemporary Vietnamese cuisine for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Magnolia's Cafe 1301 North Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, 361-884-6613, Located in the historic Hoover Inn, this restaurant features a menu of traditional cuisine with an European flare.

Utopia World Cuisine 5638 South Saratoga Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78414, 361-993-2600, This chic restaurant and lounge features a unique menu and modern ambiance.

Johnny Carino's Italian Grill 1652 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, 361-854-7373, The menu at this Italian favorite includes delicious pastas, fire grilled chicken, delectable desserts, juicy steaks and fresh salads.

Portabella Italian Grill 430 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78405, 361-289-0303, Old world Italian favorites and delectable seafood dishes are served in this beautiful, sophisticated restaurant.

Romano's Macaroni Grill 5133 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, 361-993-6466, Over 35 Italian specialties are prepared in exhibition kitchens at this restaurant that features generous portions of traditional Italian dishes such as pastas, veal, seafood, steak, roasted chicken, and pizza baked in wood-burning ovens on the menu, all served daily for lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere.

Carson's at Heritage 1521 North Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, 361-885-7794, Open Monday through Friday, Carson's features a nice selection of sandwiches and salads. Daily specials are available as well as catering services.

La Bahia Mexican Restaurant 224 North Mesquite, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, 361-888-6555, La Bahia Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Corpus Christi is a three star Mexican restaurant. Find this inexpensive restaurant Downtown directly across from the World War Memorial. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll immediately notice a family atmosphere, as La Bahia has been family owned since its inception over seventeen years ago. The food at La Bahia is homemade fresh daily with fresh ingredients. With some of the coldest drinks at the bar La Bahia is the place to be on those blistering hot days. La Bahia features evening music on Friday & Saturday La Bahia is an active place to be. This restaurant also accommodates parties, groups, meetings, banquets and much more.

Taco Cabana 5425 SPID, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, 361-994-0246, This patio cafe offers authentic Mexican entrees such at quesadillas, sizzling fajitas, tacos and burritos. Try the enticing desserts as well.