we stopped here after our trip to the aquarium. It was pretty quiet at 3pm on a Saturday…read more Staff was friendly. Choice of beer is good. I question why a cider was twice the price as beer... $12 vs $6. But the food was good. We had ribs and brisket. Generous portions and we ended up taking some home.

We attended an event at Nueces Brewing after a long day of riding motorcycles, and we were…read moredefinitely ready for something good to eat. We ordered the street tacos and an elote cup, and both dishes hit the spot. The tacos had solid flavor -- simple, well‑seasoned, and satisfying after a full day out. The elote cup was the standout for me, with that tangy Tajín kick blended into the mayo. It gave it a bright, zesty flavor that made it easy to finish. Overall, it was a good quick bite paired with the relaxed brewery atmosphere. If you're already here for an event or a drink, the food is a nice bonus.

10/10 recommended winery on the island! The owners are absolutely wonderful and make you feel right…read moreat home! All of the wines are made in house and are truly delicious! As someone who is typically a "dry wine" girly, I left loving and purchasing sweet wines! It's a very cute and quaint establishment on the island that's worth trying out! They also have beach friendly to-go frozen drinks :)

One of those rare small wineries where you instantly feel the owner's fingerprints on every bottle…read more We absolutely loved this place, it's intimate, personal, and the wines taste like someone actually cared while they were being made. No corporate gloss, no mass-production... just honest craft. Every pour had its own personality, balanced, thoughtfully made, and confidently expressive of the wine. You can tell the winemaker is hands-on; they know their grapes and can tell the story behind each wine without turning it into a lecture. The tasting experience was warm, unrushed, and genuine, more like being welcomed into someone's passion than being "processed" through another tasting bar. We left with bottles we're genuinely excited to open, and that's the best sign. Small owner-run wineries like this are the soul of wine. If you want authenticity, connection, and world-class flavor without the hype this is your place. Highly recommended. Will absolutely return. Side note ask Pam about the name and logo

Wow! Corpus Christi has a hidden gem in the Ruby Ladle! Chef Michael and Jessica are amazing! The…read morefood was perfection. My family and I stopped in on Saturday, 6/20/26, for Father's Day. My brother and I had the duck, my mother had the chicken, and my father had the seafood pasta. The food was superb! Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned so well. The place was so cozy and just a nice place for us to celebrate our father. Morgan was the best! So grateful she took the time to explain things and even attempted to get us the bread pudding pan! (JK inside joke!) We shared a lot of laughs, but she was passionate about making sure our experience was great! We will definitely be back. This is Corpus Christi's best restaurant by far!

Simply Amazing -- A True Corpus Christi Gem…read more This place is simply incredible. It's a small, family-owned restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team. The husband is an internationally trained chef specializing in French and Cajun cuisine, and his talent shows in every dish. His wife, Jessica, runs the front of house, and she is phenomenal -- warm, inviting, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the Corpus Christi area. The ambiance is intimate and stylish: dim lighting, smooth soul and street-jazz playing softly in the background, and an overall vibe that makes it perfect for date night, a late dinner, or anyone looking for a refined dining experience without the stuffy formality. The food is top-tier. I started with the jumbo crab cake, and it was absolutely to die for -- no filler, just fresh, flavorful crab cooked perfectly. For my entrée, I had the salmon served with wild rice and green beans. Everything was seasoned spot-on, cooked to perfection, and tasted incredibly fresh. I finished with the key lime pie, and honestly, it's one of the best I've had in years. Dense, tart, sweet, and done exactly the right way. Pricing is very fair for the quality -- my full meal, including tip, was around $100, and the average guest will probably spend $65-$75 per person. Service is top-notch, the setting is intimate, and the food hits every note. If you're looking for an elevated dining experience in Corpus Christi that's both cozy and memorable, this is the place. Highly recommended.

They have something for everyone..energy drinks, dirty sodas, iced lattes, hot lattes and frappes…read more This is exactly what this area needed and it helps that......the drinks are AMAZING. This is a MUST try and it's going on the list! Spread the word....lets support our local businesses.

Wort turkey leg ever . Over seasoned under cooked . Definitely would not recommend. Did not try…read moreanything else .

The reviews had us feeling a little worried but we decided to try this establishment anyways…read morebecause it looked too good not to. In the end we're appalled that there were such bad reviews. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by their brewery and a chalkboard with their current drinks on tap! We were seated immediately and pleased with the ambiance off the bat. I got the cerveza de la flor and my S/O got the sparkling kiss. I was impressed by the beer and she was very happy with her drink! We started with the ceviche fusion and we were skeptical at first. It is delicious on its own however the kitchen did not salt or pepper it seemingly at all. So in order to truly enjoy it you must be bold and salt/pepper it yourself. It brought the ceviche to life and made everything pop. Very good choice for an appetizer. For our main dishes I she got the Bang-Bang shrimp pasta. You are greeted with a half pound of popcorn shrimp covered in a delectable spicy sauce that pairs so nicely with the pasta. It is very filling so you will have leftovers (unless you've eaten nothing all day of course). I got the Crawfish Étoufée and I was very pleased. It came with 2 sides (broccoli slaw and maque choux) and both were good pairings. The broccoli slaw was tasty and I was very happy with how sweet and savory it was. The maque choux paired amazingly with the étouffée. So well in fact that I mixed the 2 dishes. There is so much value in what you get and we went home with full bellies and plenty of leftovers for the next day! We highly recommend Railroad Brewery!

We stayed at the Omni for a work conference and wanted to have seafood at a place within walking…read moredistance from the hotel. I found this place on yelp and decided to give it a try. Service was great but food was just ok. We had the calamari as an appetizer and it was nothing special. I had the fish tacos for my entree and for my taste, the fish had too much pepper on it. They were ok but nothing special.

We stumbled upon this place by accident! So many options for slushies! And every topping you can…read morethink of. Alcoholic options to add as well. The service was amazing. They were very friendly. It has swing chairs and glowing stools. Will come back every day.

This downtown spot is indeed filled with Kahlo and Kahlo-esque decor, bright and funky in the best…read moreway. The salsas rate from "pleasantly hot" to "make your head tingle" to "am I crying?" so be wise in your consumption. Service was attentive and pleasant, and the drinks were very reasonably priced. My family got basic fare. The green and red enchiladas both looked great (the green with chicken tasted great too), and my wife's "morning in a bowl" would have fit in at a fancy brunch. However, my Molcajete was the star of the show. Sizzling and filled with delicious meats, cheese, peppers, and onions. It was a serious amount of food, and everything was kept piping hot throughout the whole meal. Dessert was pretty legit too. The churros are big and perfect. The Sopapillas were light and delicious, though I was left wishing for powdered sugar. Overall, this place is a new favorite for our frequent trips to Corpus.

We came here specifically because they clearly labeled their items as vegetarian (this is actually…read morea huge win for Corpus Christi where several other Mexican restaurant menus left me guessing if I could even eat there). Overall, the food was decent and I appreciated that it came with extra salsa (the salsa girlies get it). We did run into two snafus: 1. They had 2 items in the vegetarian section and the one that I ordered (enchiladas) were no longer available which left me with the quesadilla. This was a bit of a bummer because I was really looking forward the enchiladas! 2. I got a margarita flight which was listed at $13. It was delicious! However, when the bill came, it was listed at $16 which took me by surprise. The server was apologetic and was able to figure it out with management. I am grateful for how they handled the situation.

the burgers and homemade potato chips were amazing...delicious flavor. I had the smash burger,…read moreHusband had a cheese burger... both were excellent

The one star is not really a "review." Unfortunately, I didn't get to try the food. I made an…read moreonline order, paid for it with my card, payment was posted to my bank as pending. And then I got a message that my order was not received. However, payment was posted on my account. I was very angry. Take the website down if you don't take online orders. It is false advertising, on Yelp as well. Nowhere on the site does it say no online orders, and you are able to order only to receive a message that they didn't receive the order, after payment, not before. I called my bank to cancel payment. And to The Grinds credit while I was on the phone with my bank, they reversed the charge. So I appreciate that, and one day maybe I can go in person and try out what I heard is an awesome burger. Thank you, Grind for swift action in reversing the charges. But somebody needs to warn others not to use your website to order. Thank you.