Hole in the bank!! What an amazing find!! Salads were phenomenal! Do yourself a favor and try the vinaigrette!! My mom and I could have licked our plates! Servers were soooo sweet, patient, and helpful! Will definitely go back! Food was fresh and plentiful! Everyone seeed happy with their meals! Cute little place in a multi business venue! Look for signs! read more

Club Sandwich Bread was hard and I'd rather you tell me your out of chips instead of serving stale and crumbled chips just look at this picture . On a prior visits the chicken salad croissant was so small it doesn't make sense . Serve two small ones . Another time , shrimp tacos were cocktail shrimp from a bag w no flavor at all. Three strikes your out read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - Crumbled chips ? I threw this sandwich away - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

A lovely spot for a light lunch. It is located in the same building as the CC art museum. It's on Shoreline so there are nice views all around. Mostly a ladies spot. (At least during the lunch hour) I suppose it's because most of the menu items are lighter fare. I ordered the combo that included a half portion of quiche (it was plenty) and a side salad. The quiche was delicious and the champagne vinaigrette on the salad was tasty! I'll be back. read more

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It's still one of my favorite places to go for lunch relax and enjoy good food at a reasonable price read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - The front counter and menu - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Located inside the Art Center, the Citrus Bistro is a winner. Very friendly staff had drinks out quickly. I got the club sandwich and soup. Soup, cabbage and something, was delicious. The club sandwich was absolutely great, but in the panini press a little too long. Bread was a little too crunchy. If in the mood for a sandwich, yes, I would return. And I suggest you do the same. read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - Club sandwich and soup - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Paid 3.25 for a cup of coffee that said $2.00 on the menu...mentioned that it should have been $2 but was still charged full price. It was a decent cup of joe but wont be going back. read more

WOW this littlle place I ran into whole I was at Corpus is a hidden gem! Everything I had here was nothing short of exceptional. I ordered the and cheese soup that was DELICIOUS. Most soups that I've had are super cheesy and thick this looked homemade with just enough cheese and broccoli. Then I had their special for the day which was the ahí tuna tacos! They were cooked just right with peppers, red onions, avocado and a delicious sauce. Ended with their chocolate mousse that was another hit and house coffee. Definitely coming here every time I'm in Corpus. The service was also exceptional very nice, attentive, and quiet. read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - Ahí tuna tacos special - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Picasso salad and chicken salad were both delicious. I got the grab n go. Quick, healthy lunch near the water.

My wonderful boyfriend and I were in Corpus Christi for a few days of fun, and were touring the harbor area, looking for a place for lunch. A helpful Yelp filtered search brought up Citrus. I'd remember seeing the sign down the road and how inviting it looked, so mind made up and we headed inside. Citrus is a "tea room" but it definitely doesn't look like any tea room I've ever been in. Not a single doily or lavender oil room freshener to be found. Instead, a cool, clean interior with interesting art on the wall and a gorgeous view of the pier awaited us. I ordered a cup of Abuela's Chicken soup and the Citrus Spring Salad and my boyfriend ordered the Cubano sandwich. The soup was delicious, and I knew immediately the stock was made from scratch - not just from the taste (which was awesome), but from the way it felt on my tongue. I finished that up quickly, and was then greeted by a beautiful and refreshing salad with crisp romaine and slices of apple that went perfectly with the Champagne Vinaigrette. I was able to wrestle a bite of my boyfriend's Cubano Sandwich and was disappointed I didn't have a second stomach so I could eat that, too! The pork was so moist and tender, with that rich flavor you only find from meat that's been braising all day. SO GOOD. Luckily, we had a tiny bit of room left, and ordered a slice of the Italian Cream Cake and two cups of coffee. The cake was good, but the coffee was better! A hint of cinnamon put it over the top. We were back in the area two days later and immediately decided to return again for lunch. I ordered the Shrimp Sandwich, and the bf ordered the Mediterranean Salad with chicken. The shrimp salad was amazing, and wasn't overwhelmed by the herb/caper mayonnaise. The bread it was served on was light and crisp and absorbed the mayo perfectly. The bf had no complaints about the salad, and the presentation made it look as great as it tasted. The salad was dressed with a balsamic vinegar, and I could tell the vinegar was high quality. Very good! This time for dessert, we ordered the Pistachio cake, which was even better than the Italian Cream Cake. The icing was light and fresh with bits of pistachio, and the cake was surprisingly moist. The service was excellent, too. The hostess recognized us from our visit two days earlier and greeted us like old friends. The waitstaff is super attentive and gladly gave recommendations. Our first visit, our wonderful waiter even brought us samples of the tomato basil soup, which was delicious! I am definitely looking forward to returning to Corpus and Citrus in the future! read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - View from our table at Citrus Bayfront Bistro - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I have to write a review about this place. My friend and I entered the bistro at about 1:55pm and little did we know that it actually closes at 2:00pm. We didn't even realize it until we saw the hours on the menu because the owner (I'm guessing) and the waiters were so nice to us. We basically made them stay there an extra hour and they seemed totally fine about it. So, onto the food. I ordered the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and I was most definitely apprehensive about doing so. I like my phillies to be rich and greasy and unhealthy, and this bistro did not look like a place to sell that (plus it came with a side salad which it just unheard of in my Philly Cheese Steak World). However, I was pleasantly surprised about how good it was when it came out. It had nice pieces of steak, cooked bell peppers, onions, mayo, and cheese. The salad was also wonderful. My friend ordered their Cubano and she seemed to love it. The Philly Cheese Steak was very good (especially since I ordered it not expecting much) but it wasn't 5 stars, IMO. I would definitely come back. I just wish the hours were so limited (11am-2pm Mon-Fri). read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - philly steak - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Attached to the Art Center in downtown Corpus Christi, the Bistro is great stop for lunch while out sightseeing. Excellent food, iced teas, and view of the docks. After you eat, walk through the free art galleries while you digest. Had the Club sandwich (no cheese), removed some of the tomatoes and extra slices of meat, and it was fantastic. Plenty of chipotle mayo made for a sloppy sandwich, but it was delicious. Potato salad was a bit too mustardy for my tastes. Blueberry ice tea hit the spot, and even came unsweetened. read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - View of the docks from our table - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

This little cafe was a complete surprise. I had driven with a colleague down to Corpus to meet with a client and we wanted to grab a bite on the way to the afternoon meeting. All the usual places were packed as it was already spring break. Then we saw a sign hanging on the backside of the art museum advertising the cafe. We popped in and it was wonderful! Their menu includes cold and hot sandwiches as well as a soup of the day. It sounded yummy when the server described it, but she sold us on their quiche of the day. The quiche was a very generous slice with a little side salad and a few pieces of fruit. We made a mistake in sitting near the dessert tower and spent the better part of our lunch watching the servers go back and forth, removing a luscious cake and then returning it again. So it motivated us to order buttermilk pie. It was a custard style pie with a piped flavored piped on top. The custard was beautifully chilled and had a hint of nutmeg. Perfect! Oh and the view from the art museum out to the marina along the shoreline was gorgeous! I will go here again. read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - The dessert tower at Citrus Bayfront Bistro - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Upscale location for a very nice breakfast or lunch...(walk over from Omni/Holiday Inn Hotels for better food!). Best club sandwich in town....great specials. Lovely desserts. Order a cake!!! Great catering for office meetings or other gatherings! Validated garage parking! Great owner operated business to support..... read more

First time eating at this restaurant and last. Started to have stomach cramps and lead me to vomit the food later in the night. read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - First time eating at this restaurant and last. Started to have stomach cramps and lead me to vomit the food later in the night. - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Not from here, just here on business. I'm not sure why there's such high reviews. The food here is the most basic thing I've had in such a long time. I had a sandwich and soup. Soup tasted like progresso in a can and the sandwich tasted fresh but wasn't anything amazing. Food was ok but I'd never recommend this place. If you are able to sit by the window you get a little view of the water. Staff was very nice though. Waitress was very friendly. Food came out quick but then again it was extremely dead. I was going to give this place 2 stars but I ordered the Italian coconut cake and it was good. So 1 extra star just for the cake read more

Excellent Friendly service, pleasant environment, good food, nice view., wonderful AC. Meredith was our waitress and she was fantastic. I had the breakfast croissant it was very good and very filling! My husband had the Spring Citrus Salad with chicken and he enjoyed it (much healthier than my choice!) read more

Citrus Bay Bistro - American Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Classy lunch spot downtown. Food and atmosphere are enjoyable, high quality. I'd like to see them take a crack at dinner.

Sunday morning brunch in Corpus!! looking for healthy options!! there are vegan and healthy cafes in the city but are closed on Sunday, so this is the only restaurant that was open, close to where we needed to be!! and glad we did stop by and had a wonderful meal!! hot coffee kept it full at all times!! grilled Portobello mushroom sandwich was very good!!! very friendly and attentive service no complaints!! read more

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I ordered the Cubano sandwich and tomato basil soup. The soup was delicious. It came with a small biscuit instead of packaged crackers. It funny but that buscuit was so good...it was fresh and fluffy. Like biting into soft air...I really appreciate it. The cubano sandwich was greasy from the way the pork was cooked. It was dripping with oil. I did not complained but I did not take my leftover sandwich to go either. Why they deserve 5 stars? The waitress noticed that I was not really liking the sandwich. She took it upon herself to bring it to the manager's attention. The manager apologized and said she informed the kitchen to be more careful when making the sandwich. The cubano sandwich is one of the most popular dish on the menu. She was disappointed as well but she assured me it rarely happens. I offered to pay for my food, but she refused to take my money. she believed that I didnt have a good dining experience so she did not want to charge me. There is no excuse for a greasy sandwich from the kitchen. But both staff and management took care of the situation even without asking as they pay close attention to their customers and find out problems on their own and apologized for it. It shows that every one is proud of their food and restaurant. They stick by their food and service to make sure customers are happy when they leave. I will give it another try next time I am in town. read more

We found this place while walking around and decided to go in for lunch. The folks are very friendly and very professional. My food and that of my husbands, daughter and son in law were all excellent! Loved the plates as well. Mine was purple with white polka dots and I mentioned that was my favorite color. My food was excellent so we came the next morning for breakfast! Lo' and behold the waitress remembered purple was my fav color and everything I ordered came on the purple dishes. That was awesome. The breakfast was awesome and the young lady working the cash register had just finished making some lemonade and gave me a taste. OMG! It was so good and refreshing that I ordered 2 cups to go. The coffee was so good that I drank 5 cups instead of my usual 1 cup. We all loved everything about this place and highly recommend it! Will go back here every time I get to the coast! read more

My wife and I happened upon this restaurant quite by accident and loved the sandwiches we had As much as we like seafood we wanted something light for lunch and the lunch menu here is just great read more

I absolutely love this place!! I have visited corpus 4-5 times in the last few years and this place is my absolute go to spot! It's a beautiful setting inside the museum overlooking the water and the staff is just amazing. The owner periodically checks on the guests to see how everything is and it's just refreshing to see owners who care about their guests. I could literally eat all my meals out of this place it's as fresh as it gets. They have daily specials that are just awesome. read more

A likable Bayfront dining establishment with lost of very fresh and organic selections. The building outside is nice and the interior decor is current and comfortable. It is good for a business lunch as well as a family dine out. I enjoyed the special if the day which was a homemade beef lasagna and side salad. The salad was made with mixed greens rather than iceberg lettuce and choice of dressing. The lasagna was a treat as I usually do not have an opportunity to have much Italian in Corpus Christi. Very tasty and it was served at the correct temperature. My friends enjoyed a soup & salad special and we're pleased with their choices. I would recommend Citrus Bayfront Bistro. read more

The place felt dead and too quiet. The workers acted a little too friendly like they were excited they finally had customers walking in. The food was okay, I got the fish tacos and I felt like it took more work for me to bite their tortilla and left my mouth tired. They're known for their cakes, but they're overpriced, and a local grocery store could've made something like those "special cakes". read more

Today I called and ordered a trio salad they told me 15 mins, I said great I will be there soon. Because I work right down the street I walked there, I got to the restaurant and it was barricaded shut. Confused I called and the rude girl said well you can't get in here just wait by the fence we will bring it to you 15 mins later I call and they tell me they can only give it to me if I had cash I replied with what kind of business treats people this way it's 98 degrees outside and no cover and you want me to wait by a fence to receive food only if I had cash!!!!! My question why was I not told about this before walking over there and why did you hang up on me several times!!! What's sad is I'm a regular I love this place! I will be letting everyone know how I was treated there is no excuse for this!!!! read more

This was my first visit to this little treature by the bay. I had the Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Salmon which was very tasty. The views of the marina are an added plus. I will definately visit this bistro again. read more

Great food & yummy desserts..Had a cubano sandwich & my friend had the daily special of chicken pot pie.. I will recommend this great place to others.. I will b back soon.. read more

I come down to Corpus twice a month on business. I will never eat lunch at another restaurant. The ambiance is great. Phenomenal view. Great service. Regarding the food, I have never had a better club sandwich in my life. The sourdough was perfectly toasted. The bacon was crisp and fresh and not reheated. The lettuce was beautifully cleaned, bright green and crisp. The tomatoes were fresh. I've never had pickles on a club sandwich. They complimented the sandwich perfectly. The Chipotle mayo tied it all together in an amazing blend of texture and cool with a hint of spice. I am in absolute Awe. read more

Service was terrible from the moment we walked in. We came an hour after they had opened and there was not an employee in sight. We were eventually told to seat ourselves. After a few minutes a waitress reluctantly took our drink order while we listened to the other waitresses bitch about which tables they were going to cover. We got our drinks. Then we listened to silverware being clanged around, sorted out, and put into ziplock bags in the middle of the dining area. At this point it was 11:30...they had been open for an hour and a half. We ordered our food and it was delicious. Part way through I noticed a bug violently drowning in my salad dressing and requested a new plate. The manager graciously took my plate while I could hear my waitress shout for the entire restaurant to hear "she wants a whole new sandwich, no salad". I received a new sandwich, but each time our waitress went by our table she would scowl and literally shake her head. The sandwich was great but not worth being humiliated over. read more

Was so impressed with this place! We were going to order off the regular menu for our 5 yo, but the waitress offered us special kids options that weren't on the menu. The PB&J made our son very happy! Our meals were excellent (roast beef panini and chicken salad sandwich). So glad to have found Citrus, as we had had terrible luck at every other restaurant we tried while in Corpus. read more

We just had lunch and it was great. There were 7 of us. Some had sandwiches, some had quiche. That was good but the deserts were the hit. Apple cranberry pie YUM. read more

I like that you get a view of the Ocean but I wish they had more options on the menu and hand longer hours, when I went they were almost out of everything which was kind of off putting but the people are really nice read more

Went there for lunch today had an amazing cheese steak sandwich it was great. Prices are very solid. Fresh fruit and the banana cream pie was great. read more

I had the Thursday Special, beef lasagna and a Caesar salad. The salad was delightful and the lasagna was tasty. I couldn't decide between the ahi tuna tacos or the lasagna. The waitress suggested the lasagna. My friend and I shared a piece of Italian Cream Cake. The cake was by far the best part of the meal. I have eaten at Citrus twice, the staff is attentive and the view is wonderful. The food is average but tasty. read more

Tasty Salad, delicious chicken soup. Waitstaff were very friendly and fast. My companion ordered a cubans sandwich but received a turkey sandwich by mistake. it looked so good he ate it! great place for lunch. Tip: Don't skip dessert they are awesome! read more

Had the WORST experience with service at this restaurant. I brought a friend from out of town here because I heard the food was very good, but it took 45 minutes to put our order in, and after 2 hours of waiting for our food, we left. Extremely disappointing! The waitress was all by herself, and was trying manage a rush, while the man at the counter was ignoring the disaster that was going on, and was watching videos on his phone! Couldn't believe it! Will never go back to this restaurant, and have told my friends about this bad experience so they will not be extremely disappointed with this restaurant either. read more

The ambiance is kind of like at a funeral for a person no one liked, its quiet and dead feeling with a forced attitude. The food is mediocre and the lauded desert cakes they serve turned out to fall short. While they were a redeeming factor for the place, they were very dry. It's nothing to write home about, honestly I wish I had gone to the whataburger right behind the place. read more

Pass this by yesterday on the way to the beach. Decided to stop in today .. Great brunch! Everything was delicious. I had the egg and sausage croissant and shared a chocolate waffle.. Both very good. read more

You have got to try the sausage, egg and cheese croissant for Sunday brunch. Doesn't serve alcohol so no Bloody Mary - but the food makes you forget all about it. Great view - stroll through the park and explore downtown after you're done. read more

Very nice friendly open floor plan right in the middle of the Art Gallery. Not uptight or stuffy at all, very friendly staff and patrons. This a great little lunch treasure you should give a shot. Menu is simple with a good number of great surprises. Eat there twice and everything was always fresh and tasty. Driving directions: it's in the Art Galley big yellow building so park there. read more