Satisfying. Just arrived to SPI and looking for a place to eat and this was perfect family option because there were so many options. The service was excellent our server was training someone and doing an excellent job. The food was pretty good. We all enjoyed what we ordered. Burger w/ coleslaw 5/5 Peel & eat shrimp 4/5 Kids fried shrimp basket w/fries read more

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The tacos were not that good. The tortilla had no integrity and fell apart instantly. The shrimp was good. But it was just messy. The rice and beans were all not good. I enjoyed the burger tho and the ranch was 10/10. Reviews from my friends: fried gulf shrimp was good, Atlantic salmon was good. Service took a while Bathrooms were clean I liked the fish they had on the walls and alligator, cool read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

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First time here, and it absolutely deserves 5 stars! The food was fantastic, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was casual, laid-back, and welcoming. A special shout outs to the servers and the chefs--they made the experience exceptional. We'll definitely be back for more! read more

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Always a must when we return to SPI! No lines in off peak season but he prepared to wait in the summer! Great variety of foods and strong sting- your- nostrils cocktails here! Great attentive service and lovely atmosphere. Plenty of parking! read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

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What a great meal! We came for their daily special. Today was the chicken fried chicken. It was delicious! It had very generous portions of perfectly cooked chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans that were seasoned to perfection and a piece of Texas toast. The restaurant was very inviting and the waitress was extremely friendly and attentive. They had a really large area outside to eat if it was a beautiful day which also had a bar area. Inside they had several different areas to eat at. It would be a perfect place for a large group. I would highly recommend to check out their specials of the day and to give them a try. Believe me, you will need a to go box. read more

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Blackbeards' Restaurant was yet another surprising, unexpected stop in South Padre, TX. This wasn't our first choice, but another restaurant moved and was not yet open at their new location. Parking was ample, free, and easy. We were greeted and seated right away. Our waitress was great. The food was not super memorable, but I remember not having any complaints plus everything came out in a reasonable amount of time. They served 3 large groups around us rather efficiently too. I heard no grumblings from any party, so this place seems promising for large parties. Here's what we opted for: + Baja Shrimp Tacos ($17.75 + Crab Cakes w/ Cilantro Rice w/ a dinner salad ($27.65) + Lemonade ($3.50) + Coffee ($3.25) + Pina-Mango ($8.25) RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 read more

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Here in South Padre Island my mom and I stopped in Blackbeard's for lunch. At first I was nervous since I am deathly allergic to shellfish. Our really good waiter assured me that it was safe to eat here. They cook everything in sections like fish in one section, steak in another, etc. I had the most delicious chicken fried chicken ever, the coleslaw was creamy and crunchy, and the onion rings are top notch! The atmosphere is spacious and clean with pictures of monster fish catches. If you're in South Padre Island and hungry, I highly recommend Blackbeard's! read more

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Food was a bit underwhelming. Calamari i had for starters and it tasted a bit bland. The texture was good though. I shared the seafood platter with my spouse and it only came with one stuffed shrimp :/ the mahi mahi was also just okay. I asked for extra red sauce and only got one. It didn't come with any hush puppies either so i am very disappointed about that. Don't think i would come back read more

We've been coming to South Padre for years, and every time we visit, someone suggests we go to Blackbeards. I finally decided to leave a review because, truthfully, it's never been a place I actually enjoy--but it always feels like one of the few dining options on the island. The wait is for big parties is often long, which I'd be more understanding about if the service made up for it. Unfortunately, it doesn't. This last visit especially, our server was dismissive and came off as downright rude. It felt like we were an inconvenience the moment we sat down. The drinks are usually the highlight, but even that's hit or miss. If you order anything fruity--like the mango margarita--expect more smoothie than cocktail. Tasty, sure, but not what I came for. Food-wise, it's average at best. I'm from San Antonio, and honestly, I can get better seafood back home at a lower price. Meals run about $20 a person, which wouldn't be bad if the food and experience felt worth it. Overall, Blackbeards is more of a tradition than a treat. Maybe that's why people keep going--but for me, it's more out of limited choice than genuine excitement. read more

Food was excellent, it was so delicious and tasty, we had Ginger teriyaki tuna for dinner, chicken fried chicken, chopped steak all was delicious, we also tried their desserts apple pie with vanilla ice cream and warm brownie with ice cream, all excellent!! Resturant was beautiful, not loud, plenty of free parking and nice ambiance. We will definitely go back next time. I'd give 10 stars. read more

I've been wanting to come to Blackbeards every time on the island but it's usually packed. We came in during a weekday lunch time and it wasn't very busy. We were seated as soon as we got in and our server was very friendly. I got the calamari as an app and then the oysters .... which were super fresh and the crab cakes were perfect!! The place is a lot of fun with a lot of fun and can get noisy on a busy day. They have a nice large patio with lots of seating as well. read more

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After a beach photo shoot we headed over to Blackbeard's for drinks and a late dinner. Wait was less than thirty minutes on a Friday night in May. Ample parking at that time. We ordered drinks at outside bar that were tart top shelf margs and cold beer. We had a spacious table and Jose as our server. He was awesome! Great recommendations. Very friendly. Checked on us often. Ww started with chips salsa guacamole and queso. All nice and fresh We ordered crab cakes, Atlantic salmon and Buffalo chicken sandwich. We all enjoyed our meals thoroughly. Meals came with sides. We enjoyed the grilled zucchini. Side salad was a little plain but good. The dinner rolls that came with meals was really tasty. Oh and the lemons blueberry cheesecake. I'll be thinking about that one for months to come So glad we found this place. read more

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Came with the family for a quick Labor Day trip to the Island and am glad we came across Blackbeards. They have some cool fishing memorabilia scattered throughout the inside and truly give you the SPI vibes. We arrived around 6 pm and were seated quickly by the hostess. The staff here is very kind and our waitress gave us a good rundown of the menu. Unfortunately, we couldn't take advantage of any dinner specials, so be sure to come on a weekday if you're interested in trying those out. We ended up getting the Blackbeard's Seafood Platter Supreme with Mahi Mahi and the fried oyster platter. The meals here come loaded with a good amount of food and most entrees do come with your choice of two sides. The Blackbeard's Seafood Platter Supreme tasted excellent. The Mahi Mahi was juicy and well-seasoned. We had the gulf shrimp broiled and they were flavorful as well. For the sides, we chose the dinner salad and steak fries. Unfortunately, the steak fries were bland and doughy. I would recommend avoiding the steak fries and choosing another side. The fried oyster platter came loaded with about 10-12 pieces and the oysters tasted very fresh! It also came with a large fried onion, which is a great bonus. The grilled zucchini as a side had a good smokey flavor, but they only gave us 2 pieces. Overall, Blackbeards is a good value for being on the Island and the seafood here tastes fresh. I highly recommend trying to arrive before 7pm on the weekends because by 7pm, it gets packed! read more

I had lunch here. The food was delicious and plentiful. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I had the fish tacos. They were amazing. In addition I received a huge bowl of rice and a bowl of beans. You can't beat the quality, quantity, or price. I'd definitely return. read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

Great burger and shrimp ranchero for lunch at a very good price. Service was super friendly and efficient. Went out of their way to accommodate our special order. Fun environment too. As a sidenote, some of the drinks served at other tables looked amazing! read more

Wow, this place is popular for good reasons. This place is not on the water or fancy but the food and service are beautiful. The salad, the onion rings, our fish and even the fries were all great. The service was exceptional as well, they get really busy but the staff handles it with grace. Oh, even the chips ante great! And stop watching the abc news people. read more

We all liked the food including the baby. The service was incredible. The environment is great. absolutely recommended. read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Main room - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

We had a HUGE group. 5 tables, 40 people, and nearly 40 pounds of fish caught this morning. Hector was our server and was amazing keeping up with us. (Hey Boss, Hector needs a raise!) We still cant figure out how the kitchen sent out at least 7 platters of blackened, fried, and grilled fish. It was presented beautifully, and came to our tables hot and perfectly cooked. Sides and drinks were yummy too. If you catch fish on a local charter, bring your filets here for dinner! read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Platter of our fish we caught and brought in - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

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Dinner time. The waiter was incredibly helpful. I got clam chowder and flounder instead of shrimp. The waiter was a little slow. The flounder was a little dry but the clam chowder and salad were wonderful. read more

An annual visit to Blackbeard's for the All You Can Eat Shrimp on Wednesdays--- no longer an option! However, a fair amount of shrimp on the special, probably more than most people can eat.. 16 shrimp, with choice of two sides. This year, I opted for the charbroiled flounder which was excellent. Nicely prepared with an excellent spice blend and had four filets. Of course, shared a fabulous appetizer of Mexican Shrimp Cocktail.. another must have for the family. Our only disappointment was the shrimp was lukewarm, probably under heat lights and not fresh out of the fryer. Service was better than previous years probably due to arriving early before most diners were headed to dinner. read more

Great cocktails- had several appetites very good service and quality! Little pricy! Been eating there 40 years new location is no a fun as beach location! read more

We were actually pleasantly surprised here!! We all liked all of our meals. Good deal for the price and the service was great. We got house large margaritas - a steal for 8 bucks. I got the steak and shrimp special for $28 which came with NY strip and a skewer of shrimp. The shrimp in SPI def have a fishier taste but prepared really well and the steak was a good cut! Had sweet potato fries for a side which were good and a salad with raspberry vinaigrette. Would order all again. My sister enjoyed her blackened catfish and my mom has the same meal as me. Both enjoyed them as well! For dessert we shared the lemon blueberry cheesecake which was delicious! read more

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I wasn't expecting much based on the rating, but our food was excellent. Relatively short wait despite the lively atmosphere and full restaurant Our waitress, Esmeralda, was awesome and very attentive. We ordered the jalapeno cheese poppers (massive), onion rings (massive), fried calamari (so good), bourbon salmon (amazing), baked snapper (melt in your mouth good, and mahi mahi tacos (very tasty). I would definitely recommend and go back. read more

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My flounder was dry! By far the worst dry fish I have ever had. So disappointed. Yelp let me down on this restaurant. I do not think I would eat here again. read more

Blackbeards was our favorite meal on island so we went twice! Pan seared red snapper / redfish Sooo good We sat at the bar and the bartender remembered our drink orders from 2 nights before .. that was impressive A must on SPI for over 35 years of my life! read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

Great food and good service. We remembered our last visit about 6 years ago and had another lovely dinner here. read more

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I'm sad to say that after several years of visiting Blackbeards, the food is now only "meh." Quantities remain generous, but the taste itself is mostly feels like standard prepackaged frozen food. With several other options that we prefer on the island, we will likely skip Blackbeard's in the future. read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Chicken fried chicken--very large portions. - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

Looked amazing, but! Ordered the $31.00 Steak & Shrimp. Came with a house salad and a potato. Salad was ok. The potato was over cooked. Yes you can tell when a bake potato has been on the heat for hours. It's grainy consistency. If you grill you know. The steak was cooked perfectly, but wasn't a great steak. Definitely low quality. Came with 6 fried shrimp that was smashed flat..??? I've eaten a lot of shrimp in my time, but it wasn't ever smashed flat. Texas toast wasn't great. We are in Texas, so it should have been on point. It did come with a huge onion ring. It tasted like cheap products with little or no effort. The salt & pepper were an issue! Salt has rice in it which is to absorb moisture. It was so old the rice had turned yellow. Had to take the top off if the pepper to get any, yeah, it was old too. I am looking for a way to describe it because it looked fantastic, but tasted like an assembly line meal with no love at all. Very disappointing for a steak & seafood restaurant. Especially with a cool name. Service was ok. read more

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Food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The place had the vibes of a sunken ship or a regular ship. Very nice restaurant. read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Avocado burger as served - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

Had lunch and it was just average. Boiled shrimp were completely bland, friend shrimp were a disappointment and crab cake had an unusual taste. Won't be back. read more

Both the food and waiter were mediocre at best. Did not live up to all the hype. The highlight item of our order was the kids menu cheeseburger. read more

Delish food, very large portions, reasonably priced. Service was excellent for casual dining

There was a 15 min wait, drinks were weak, food was bland, bathroom looked like it hasn't been cleaned ever, ice tasted old like every drink was sour including soda. As for service our waiter was obviously over booked with tables and trying his best. Inside was just as dirty as the outside and smelt like mildew. Will never be back. Will never recommend. read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Chicken Fried Chicken $14.95 - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

This used to be a family favorite when we came to the island but a few years ago something changed and the went from good to awful. Since it's been a few years, we decided to give them another shot - glad we did. First, understand that it is a beach tourist spot so it's not fine dining - but as long as you know that - all will be well. Our server (Julio) was top notch - attentive, friendly and even appropriately funny. We started with two of the nacho trio which is chips with salsa, quest and guacamole. Our table of 6 adults and 4 kids finished them off. Chips were good; salsa was pretty good; guacamole was good and queso was tasty. Four of us had shrimp Po Boys with fries or coleslaw. The Po Boy had a very generous amount of shrimp. The fries were perfectly crispy but not burned and the coleslaw was very good - a mayo/vinegar blend that was tasty. The Buffalo chicken sandwich also was a very large sandwich and had a good flavor as well. The nachos were huge! They were very tasty and there were quite a few left over. The shrimp and fish platter also had a generous helping of both and were prepared well. It was nice to see that an old family favorite has once again returned to being a standby for those meals where you don't want fancy but you don't want fast food! read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Nachos - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

Service was good. Clean. Just a regular restaurant. I had the crab cakes which were very good. Nice atmosphere. Have lots of options. Sandwiches to seafood. read more

We always stop and eat here any time we visit the island! This year I got the shrimp three ways. All versions are good, but the blackened shrimp are my favorite! Slightly overpriced, service was a tad slow. But food hits the spot every time. A family favorite! read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Shrimp 3 Ways - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

We ended up dining here after trying a few other restaurants on the island. I was hesitant at first due to the low Yelp ratings, but our experience turned out to be quite good. Since it was after 6 p.m., we waited just over 30 minutes for a table, though the host had estimated 25 minutes. The waiting area consists of benches and tables outside--most in the shade--with an outdoor bar available for drinks while you wait. Inside, the atmosphere was pleasant, and our waitress provided excellent service. The stuffed jalapeños were tasty and had less breading than I'd seen in other reviews, which was a plus. The crab cakes were average, but the onion rings were excellent. The flounder and salmon were both well-prepared, and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her shrimp. read more

Friday around 5:30, we stopped in for a bite. We were seated with no wait. Megan was attentive and friendly. She made our dinner better with her intuitive eye on us. The food was good. We started with the loaded potato skins. Then added fish and shrimp. Megan, did you move that salt shaker? read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - This moved...IYKYK - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

The catfish on the fish platter was amazing. I've never had better catfish.. Party of 8 enjoyed our evening! Thanks!

Dined in with a group of 10. They sat us right away and service was GREAT. Tried: chips, queso, potato skins and crab cakes. Main meals: steak, chicken fried steak, shrimp, Gouda burgers. Favs were: crab cakes, chicken fried steak, Gouda burgers and shrimp. Delicious. Deserts: fried apple pie, turtle cheesecake and key lime pie. ALL were fantastic!!! Highly recommend! Bonus points: I left my reading glasses there and didn't realize it til we were 5 hours out. I called and offered to pay to have them shipped back to me. They told me don't worry about it they would just mail them out. read more

Blackbeards' Restaurant - Gouda burger - Seafood Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas