Where to eat in Corpus Christi

17 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Corpus Christi. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Aka Sushi
Good sushi. Good atmosphere. Sister location Koi Sushi & Hibachi at 5301 Everhart Rd.
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B&J's Pizza
At two locations: the original on SPID and the new one on Staples. Great pizza and sandwiches with an enormous beer selection.
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Blackbeard's
Well-known locally for its burgers. Family atmosphere. Good food. Local legends say the restaurant is haunted.
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Doc's
Seafood on Padre Island under the JFK Causeway. Good seafood and usually a singer. Expect to pay $20-30 per person including a drink.
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Fajitaville
Three-story dining and entertainment complex on North Beach. Fajitas, spirits and bay views. Beach access from ground-level bar.
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Hu Dat
Excellent Vietnamese cuisine at reasonable prices at two locations: on Ayers and next to the D'Lounge near the corner of Staples and Saratoga.
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Island Italian
Good Italian food on Park Road 22 on (north) Padre Island. Reasonable prices, good amounts. Wine and beer available.
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La Playa
the Beach
Excellent Mexican seafood at two locations in town. All started from the original location near the intersection of South Padre Island Drive (S.P.I.D.) and Rodd Field Road and have grown within the last five years. Expect to pay $15-25 per person.
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Niko's
The steak is the size of the plate. A stand-alone building in a shopping center on Staples and Saratoga. A little pricey, but what a meal.
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Taqueria Jalisco
Good Mexican food in a clean, family atmosphere at reasonable prices ($10-15 per person). This is a local chain so there are several locations throughout town.
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Wallbangers
Best burgers in town in a classic Oldies atmosphere. Expect to pay $10-20 per person depending on the size of burger.
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Water Street Oyster Bar
Gulf seafood fresh daily. Nice place to eat in the marina area of CC. Kind of loud. Excellent happy hour from 4-7 with 1/4 pound peel and eat shrimp for $3 and a dozen raw oysters for $3. One of the top places locally for seafood.
$20-30
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Yardarm Restaurant
Great seafood and dining experience. Rich, French-style seafood, views of the bay, and an attentive staff. And you can wear shorts.
Tue-Thu from 5:30PM$16-33
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Padre Pizzeria
Gourmet pizza.
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Thai Cottage
Thai cuisine.
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Thai Spice
Good Thai food.
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U&I Restaurant
Seafood and steaks.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Corpus Christi (CC BY-SA 4.0).