Packing up and setting your travel sights on Port Aransas, Texas is an opportunity to make the most of a charming coastal community at its best. Whether you’re one for fishing, hiking, biking, or beach hopping your way through a stay, Port Aransas has something wonderful waiting just for you. It’s also a vacation destination where visitors can treat their tastebuds to delicious moments just about everywhere they look. When you’re excited to infuse fantastic flavor into the lineup of local activities, the following guide to Port Aransas restaurants is your top starting point in Port Aransas the next time you’re in town.
Day 1: Treat Yourself to a Sweet Moment
They say never to spoil your dinner by eating dessert first but when you’re on vacation in Port Aransas, the choice is ultimately yours! Go ahead and switch things up and start out at Irie’s Island Bakery while you’re here enjoying time alongside family and friends. This inviting destination in town was formerly known as Irie’s Island Food but has transitioned into a mouthwatering focus on baked goods, homemade breads, and pastries too. It’s a wonderful place to drop by for breakfast, brunch, or lunch when you find yourself in the mood to enjoy everything from soups salads, and sandwiches to cakes, cookies, croissants, and cruffins which pair the best of muffins and croissants in one tasty treat. The team at Irie’s Island Bakery also dishes up cinnamon rolls and crème brûlée on the daily to enhance the sweetness of your visit even further. They’re open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm and on Sundays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. If you happen to be in town hosting a special milestone event, they’re more than happy to whip up a beautiful and delicious custom cake upon request.
- Irie’s Island Bakery
- 200 W. Avenue G Suite A, Port Aransas, Texas
- 361-749-2310
Day 2: Find Time for a Waterfront Meal at Fins Grill & Icehouse
When you can’t wait to enjoy a delicious dish and match it up with sweeping waterfront views too, a meal enjoyed at Fins Grill & Icehouse has you covered on your epicurean journey to Port Aransas. Here, you’re more than welcome to swing by and enjoy a place on the open-air patio browsing the robust menu of options that await. You can also bring your own catch of the day to the restaurant if you choose and have it cleaned and ready to grill in no time. As you wait for your fish to fry up, feel free to watch the sailboats pass by while sipping a handcrafted cocktail or munching on onion rings. Beyond your fresh caught fare of the day, the menu at Fins Grill & Icehouse hosts shrimp tacos, a variety of custom-topped burgers, and house favorites like Bayou-style shrimp & rice, crab-stuffed fish, and chicken fried steak as well. Some of the fan-favorite cocktails on the menu include their strawberry jalapeno margarita, the Green Iguana which pairs pineapple rum, Midori, pineapple juice, and pina-colada mix, or the Scarlet Lady which mixes Enchanted Rock vodka with strawberry and fresh lemon. Fins Grill & Icehouse is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 am until 9:00 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am until 10:00 pm.
- Fins Grill & Icehouse
- 420 W Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, Texas
- 361-749-8646
Day 3: Work a Wine Tasting Event at Tortuga’s into Your Itinerary
Depending on what time of year you arrive in Port Aransas for your food and beverage-focused getaway, you might find you’re right on time to participate in one of the wine-tasting events hosted at Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill throughout the year. These are typically held throughout the summertime and kick off on a select evening around 6:00 pm. Participants are invited to join the Tortuga Saltwater Grill team for a VIK Wine Experience that includes a wide variety of tasting selections from the VIK Winery that are paired up with small plate offerings on-site. It’s an elegant evening out hat can be enjoyed for $95 per person. Some of the featured wines include the bold and sophisticated Omega which is paired up with charcuterie to start things off. You’ll move onto La Piu Belle Rosé which is crisp and goes well with a spring salad, puffed pastry and peppadew jam. La Piu Belle Red is up next and it’s rich undertones make it a wonderful match with roasted beef tenderloin over goat cheese. Dessert is triple chocolate decadence which is amazing with the VIK bottle of the year.
- Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill
- 429 N Alister Street, Port Aransas, Texas
- 361-749-2739
Day 4: Stock Up on Essentials for a Home-Cooked Meal at Paul’s Seafood Market
When you book a stay at La Mirage Resort Condominiums, you’ll have access to a full kitchen on-site meaning you can spend the last day of your stay serving up a spectacular home-style meal if you choose to. When you want to make it a seafood-inspired spread, head over to Paul’s Seafood Market to stock up on all the fresh essentials. This family-run market is a great place to find everything from sushi-grade options and local seafood as well as all of the topping and seasonings you’ll need to customize every dish. Paul’s Seafood Market is open daily from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm.
- Paul’s Seafood Market
- 108 S Alister Street, Port Aransas, Texas
- 361-416-1485
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