Definitely time for an update. Long story short, Go!…read more Shortys was opened in 1946 and is the oldest bar on the island. But those are just basic dry facts and the history of Shortys is far from basic and dry. Most recently,Shortys survived yet another drenching by a hurricane. This one was one of the worst in Texas history. Somehow,this little wooden structure survived when cement ones down the street were totaled. Somehow,the person that owned the ground below Shortys decided not to renew the lease. Believe me when I say, it was controversial on the island, is an understatement. So,the owner did the right thing. Found another spot and moved the building there After months of closure,repair,add on etc. Shortys next life began. This is my first trip down since it reopened so I just had to go. Walking in,you just can't believe it's exactly the same after surviving a hurricane and being moved. Wow! The old original floor boards are there as proof and a constant reminder to never loose faith and where there's a will there's a way Definite Big GO!

The dive bar on the Island is exactly what this imagine. Guys playing pool in the back and strong…read moredrinks getting made in the front. Happy hour prices can't be beat in a vacation town...

361 Bar is one of those places that's easy to miss if you don't know it's there since it's tucked…read moreinto a strip mall, but it's definitely worth stopping in. There's plenty of parking, which is always nice. Inside is clean and laid out well with enough space between tables to make it wheelchair accessible, which I really appreciated. They've got a full bar, friendly bartenders, pool tables, dart boards, video poker, big screen TVs, and fun decor that gives it a relaxed neighborhood bar feel. Just a heads up, smoking is allowed inside. Overall, it's a fun spot to hang out, grab a drink, and spend a few hours.

The service was great. They had a party and there was leftover crawfish that was incredibly good…read moreand the bartender said it was leftover so we could have all we wanted. Had a great time shooting pool they have darts and a big circular bar. Would recommend this bar to everyone.

Owner was very sweet and friendly! Seems like a chill place to grab a beer and the whole place is…read moresmoke friendly which is nice because I can hit my vape in peace. Definitely recommend for a cold beer on a hot summer day!

Nice vibes to come and have some adult beverages...they have karaoke on Thursday thru Sunday. At…read moretimes they have live music. They provide free pool and free popcorn. They run drink specials everyday. Plenty of TV's to watch live sports. Service is great as well and usually the owners are there as well...all in all a nice small place to relax and just enjoy...

Locals hangout, great drink specials and a good kitchen producing great burgers and an awesome…read morefried bologna sandwich. Don't go if u hate cigarette smoke.

love the vibes here!! love the different options of games you can play and the dance floor space…read more We played corn hole and pool. Bartender was very nice despite working all by herself on a busy night! Can't wait to be back to celebrate my birthday here!

Great bar/restaurant- we sat at the patio enjoying the weather. The food took a while to arrive…read moreprobably because they were full And busy, thankfully there was a play area To keep our daughter busy. Wife ordered a drink (can't remember the name) and I ordered a pina colada, strangely they both tasted exactly the same. Other than that the food was great. Loved my smash burger with bacon and extra patty added Will come back here if we visit port Aransas again

After searching for what felt like forever to find a highly recommended spot -- even Port A Escapes…read morelisted this place as a must‑try -- we decided to give it a shot. I've traveled all over the world and up and down the U.S. coastline, and I understand beach‑town dining can be hit or miss. But this experience left us genuinely confused about the glowing reviews. We walked into a tiny establishment where the bar was fully staffed and drinks were flowing, yet we couldn't even get served food. Alcohol seemed ready to go, but the kitchen was moving at a pace that made no sense. We were told food would take over an hour. For a place this small, that's baffling. It made me wonder if the rave reviews were written through "vacation goggles" -- sunburned, tired, or a few drinks in -- because from our sober perspective, nothing about the service or setup matched the hype. Maybe the "excellent" part of the name refers strictly to the bar, because the grill definitely felt off‑duty. We ended up leaving without ever getting food. Not the experience we were hoping for.

Karaoke every day after 9 PM! It's the best way to finish off any night in Port Aransas.read more

I decided to explore Port A for a bit while my family was asleep, and I stumbled upon this spot. I…read moredidn't end up buying anything, but I remember the guy checking my ID being really chill--he even recommended a couple of other places to check out while I was there. Only the bar area was packed with people sitting around and casually drinking, which gave it a lively but laid-back vibe. They also had a few available billiard tables that you could play. Overall, a quiet Tuesday for the first wave of a Spring Break Week.

The best thing about this place was the homemade tortillas with butter! The hot sauce was OK. Our…read moreservice was great. Our waitress was so sweet. The ambience was nice. Our food was just mediocre.

Thursday 4:00 p.m., bartender behind the bar was an extremely rude old lady. False advertisement on…read morehappy hour prices for domesticated beer. They definitely charge you full price, and then they treat you like garbage. Now I know that y'all have a hard time getting good workers and Port aransas, but I've run three restaurants in two grocery stores and know all about customer service. And this lady needs to be fired , with the attitude she had she wouldn't even have got the job in the first place. She overcharged me for my two beers , and keep in mind domesticated beers that were supposed to be on happy hour price. I was charged $9.50 for two beers that were supposed to be on happy hour. And then when I had questions about it , I got talked to like I was a dog. Like I said the old lady, who work Thursday April 25th, the only bartender that was behind the bar , at 4:00 p.m. , I live in houston, but I work in Port Aransas Monday through Friday , and we go to all the bars around there a lot . And this is the first time I've ever been treated this way by bars made .

It's a restaurant inside vacation resort so a little pricey. staff was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. Got Togo both time and the attention to details (utensils, condiments, etc.) are there without asking. Ribeye steak was thick and cooked to perfection. My wife loved the sides of broccolini and garlic pasta. Shrimp cocktail was fresh on bed of green leave lettuce. Shrimp diablo has a slight kick with buttery garlic bread. Would definitely go back on our next vacation.

Make sure you do not book by open table . They told us they never received our reservation but he…read moremanager was nice to seat us regardless . Located are the palmilla property. Nice meal