South Padre Island

Boomerang Billy's

Great beach bar behind Surf Motel-EXCELLENT chicken tacos, burgers, shrimp, etc.-"Beach friendly" food. There's a pool, volleyball court, wide open view of the beach, VERY cool bartenders, live entertainment, great drinks.

Amberjacks Bar and Grill

Amberjacks has since gone under new managment. Seafood and more, upscale. Fine wines are served. Covered deck and live band Fridays and Saturdays.

Wanna Wanna

Ceviche, fried shrimp, and more. Palapa bar on the beach

Padre Island Brewing Company

Handcrafted local brews include Speckled Trout Stout; free wireless for customers

Sunset Cafe and Grill

A bit pricey for the quality American "cheese", ugh!, and playing country music, but free wireless and pleasant service

Jake's Bar & Grill

Casual locals hangout specializing in Mexican food. Also features seafood, steaks, burgers, and daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar, big patio and game room with pool, darts, video games, and jukebox in the back.

Blackbeard's

Sandwiches, Burgers, Steaks, and Seafood. Reviewed favorably in Texas monthly in the late 1990's

Seafood, steaks, burgers, pizza, music.

Upscale, popular restaurant with Seafood, steaks, etc.

Louie's Back Yard

Seafood, sandwiches, ribs. Large nightclub with restaurant, sports bar, locals bar.

Kohnami

Kohnami Restaurant is the island's only Japanese eatery known for its authentic sushi. Sushi Bar, Teppanyaki Steak & Seafood Grill.