From previous experience I know better, but, some family members insisted going for the view. Our waitress was over the top giggly and friendly, and my apprehensions were explained when it took 3 to 4 times repeating everything to her. First beer served in a can, second in a glass, different brand. ordered broiled, got blackened, other guests orders and drinks wrong, or servers gave wrong food to us. The biggest issue for me was to discover that my credit card was being used to buy drinks on a fishing charter the next day, that I was NOT on. I spent a considerable amount of time resolving false charges, after closing my charge account. Ill eat barnacles and drink bilge water before I will ever go there again. read more

Well, we waited an hour and 20 minutes for our order to be served! And then, some of the entrees were served luke warm (granted we had 11 in our party), but still - an hour and 20 minutes to receive our meals which were just ok. I really really wanted to like Doc's, but I just can't give it a good review. read more

We stopped in for a Valentine's Day snack between doing a "Selena Crawl" (museum - Mirador de la Flor - Selena's Star on the Texas Music Walk of Fame) in Corpus and heading to Horses on the Beach. We loved reading about the restaurant history and Doc's military accomplishments. We only ordered a beer, Mermaid water (great), the ceviche appetizer (good), and the shrimp po' boy (awesome) w/fries (really good). We wish we could have eaten more but we were pressed for time and afraid to eat too much before an hour and a half ride. If we get to return, I'm definitely ordering their fried shrimp dish. The lady next to me ordered it and it looked delicious! The shrimp were huge! Our waitress was friendly, helpful, and very attentive. If we make it back to South Padre, we'll definitely have to stop in again and try more menu items. read more

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Easy and fantastic! When I arrived I learned that it would be an hour wait to dine inside but they have a fantastic super easy to go window where you can place an order and they will bring it to you outside downstairs which is where I really wanted to sit anyway? The food was delicious and could not have been better. I've had coconut shrimp many times but not grilled the way they prepared them and I really enjoyed it. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Grilled coconut shrimp with a view - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Fantastic sunset viewing (which is why we came); food was good - tuna tacos and burger ... live music was unexpected and cherry on top. Sunset, sunset, sunset!! read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

My family loved the food, although there was less seafood options on the menu than we expected. The music was a little loud for the 80 year olds, but they still said they would go back. Waiter was attentive- loved the large drinks and constant refills. We weren't able to get a water view but we still enjoyed the beachy vibe and food. read more

The waiter we had was fantastic - quick and attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu and drink offerings. The restaurant was loud but it was due to the live music, which was excellent. The food was below average. I had the shrimp po' boy, which was fine. The sweet potato fries were very good. My wife had the bacon-wrapped shrimp which were not great, especially for the $26 price tag, and the rice and vegetable side was horrible. The beer was good but nothing was on tap - everything was brought in a can with a chilled glass. Overall the experience was below average and if not for the live music we would have had a 100% negative experience. We will not return, especially when a superior competitor is literally within walking distance. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Shrimp Po' Boy ($16) - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Located on the water with views of the bay. Great service and selection. Ordered the Cobb salad with Cilantro Ginger dressing. Excellent tasting entree. read more

A return trip to Doc's was overdue - by 3 years, but luckily, we finally made it back this weekend. After 3 years, their food quality has remained consistently delicious, maybe even better than before. I ordered the fried shrimp Platter and just made a pig of myself. Every bit of the fried goodies on my plate was eaten - even the French fries, and it was huge serving! My wife still does not like eating seafood and opted for a burger - just like before. Our other eating buddies ate the fried shrimp platter as well and we were all gobsmacked happy! And yes, the fried cheese curds from Wisconsin appetizer was delicious as well. The service was excellent. All these young and energetic servers were friendly and well-trained. Their smile was contagious and were efficient to serve the food and drinks. Both young men and women who worked there were pleasant looking. The colleges in the area must be a good source of workers for this restaurant. They employ a bunch of these kids. The restaurant was jumping when we were there. Back in late 2021 when we were here last, the pandemic was still keeping people from eating out. Not this time - the parking lot was packed just like the tables in the restaurant. Overall, the ambiance is as good as I remember. The view of the bay is outstanding. The view plus the excellent food, that's a combination that's hard to beat. This restaurant has now joined my own personal of must-go restaurants I have curated through the years of eating out! read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Burger plate - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Long wait time and the food is not horrible but very sub-par and not worth the wait and definitely not worth the price. Tourist trap 100 percent. Very upsetting to not have a better meal than just going to a fast food establishment. Basically a Bubbas but 2 to 2.5 times the price and poor care to the food. Had the chicken fried steak, overcooked, over breaded and dry. Potatoes were actually great and staff were also. Food, no and there were 5 of us, not one was pleased with the quality on price. Go to a local place here. Cheaper and better. read more

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First time visiting Corpus Christi, and we wanted to check out a local spot--Doc's Seafood & Steaks. The location had a nice vibe, and the view was great, which set high expectations for the food. I ordered the Seafood Platter with Flounder, fries, and hush puppies. The fries were definitely the highlight--hot, crispy, and well-seasoned. Unfortunately, the hush puppies were overcooked and dry, which made them hard to enjoy. The biggest letdown was the flounder. While it was cooked properly, it lacked any real flavor or seasoning. I was really hoping for something more flavorful, especially at a seafood-focused restaurant. Also, the only hot sauce options available were Sriracha and Tabasco--not ideal if you're looking for something more traditional or with a better flavor pairing for seafood. Overall, the experience was just okay. Great location, gorgeous view of the ocean, and solid service, but the food didn't quite hit the mark for me. read more

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Love the location staff was friendly, service was fast food was amazing. Can't wait to go back. Great place to go after a morning of fishing0. read more

Visiting from out of town for a work conference and this place was recommended by some of the local attendees. Place was pretty busy for a weekday and they had some live music playing as well. Overall, Food was good, but it did take awhile to for our food to come out and our waiter was practically nonexistent. He claimed it was a busy night and they were short staffed. The most positive thing I had were the hush puppies. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Outstanding! If I'm ever in the area again, this is a definite place to come back again. The fish fillet and shrimp were delicious.

wow what a fun place. very roomy with lots of windows and light. AMAZING menu and food is really good and fresh. Cant wait to go back.

Doc's is our must stop each time we're in town. We've even driven down from San Antonio just to eat here. My parents request to go each time they visit, as well. Being right off the water, you can literally stand at the dock and watch the fresh catch of the day being unloaded of the boats directly into the kitchen. You'll also see pelicans and other seabirds gather around this time, too just waiting for someone to drop a tasty fish. The entire back of the restaurant is glass that opens to the outside sea air so no matter if it's nice or stormy, you can watch the wildlife and sealife in and around the canal. The drinks are strong yet tasty. The food is wonderfully fresh and well prepared. R special each day had never let me down. The service is always so friendly and attentive. It really is just a joy to be here. Oh, and try the house made salt scrub provided free in the bathroom. Your hands will thank you! read more

I called earlier in the day to ask about allergens in the food and got a half answer. "I asked around and they didn't think the food has dairy in it." We decided to try to eat at Doc's anyways since we could find enough allergy safe foods. Our waiter and the manager Chris were extremely understanding and helpful in picking menu items that fit within our diets! And the food was still really good! We had live music going which was a bit loud for my preference but he was good so it was ok. read more

Went by the reviews and decided to check this place out. I was a little disappointed in the food overall. We started with chips/salsa and that was really good! I got the seafood lover meal which was all fried shrimp, flounder, and crab cakes. I thought the overall seasoning was lacking. It all was just battered/fried, no flavor. I'm glad I had tartar/cocktail sauces. Wife got the 12oz ribeye. Flavor was good but definitely not worth $38. Lastly, son got the tuna tacos. He liked em so that was a win there. Our server was good and friendly. Not sure we'd return for the price we paid ($120 +tip) and not really blown away. I was kinda let down after saving our last meal on the island going here. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Seafood lover - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Great service! Great atmosphere. We ordered oysters on the half shell and fried class both good. Crawfish stuff flounder very taste Crawfish Shrimp flounder with green sauce. Bacon strapped shrimp. Excellent sweet tea. All three very good. Modest price. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, prompt service, and they have fried clams which is what brought me in. The clams were perfect, I understand the oysters were too, my redfish with poblano cream sauce was delicious. Green beans a little too "mushy" consistency for me, but probably just personal preference. We also enjoyed the dessert. Enjoyed the experience! read more

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Our favorite place in all of the area! The food was amazing. Our waiter was terrific! Happy hour specials! Get there for sunset if you can, it's the best way to end the day in this waterfront local's favorite! read more

You HAVE to come here to see the unrivaled sunset views. So beautiful. We sat upstairs in the deck. There was live music The food was delicious. But the drinks were waaaaay too sweet. Service was not bad! read more

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Great atmosphere!! Oysters were not worth the price they were very small for the price. Margaritas were a disappointment had to order extra shots because they just tasted of pure Margarita mix. If you go just for the view I recommend but not for the food. read more

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Stopped in on the recommendation of a friend. Did not disappoint. Food was delicious, service was excellent. Had the Tuna fish tacos. They were loaded down and well worth it. Kids selections were plentiful for a family visit. Sat on the balcony and enjoyed the bar parking show. Live music was a nice touch. Will be back on our next visit to Corpus Christi. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Tuna fish tacos with vegetables and rice. - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Amazing location and the food was totally worth it.. we sat at the pier and the view is spectacular including the service we got From the bartender who was on point even with my martini grazie( his name is Kelly ) thank you we will be back grazie mille read more

I visit Corpus Christi two to three times a year, and every trip includes multiple meals at Doc's. It's hands down my favorite waterside seafood spot--quintessential coastal dining. The food, service, and atmosphere are consistently excellent. The wait staff is always friendly and attentive, and I can always count on finding a fresh, flavorful fish dish--either on the main menu or featured on the specials board just inside the front door. Oh, and while I'm more of an Old-Fashioned or bourbon guy, their frozen margaritas are a must. Don't skip them! I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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We had a great time! Loved that there was live music and a beautiful view. We got there just in time for the sunset. The bacon wrapped shrimp, fish tacos, green beans, potatoes were absolutely amazing. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - The yummy tacos - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Doc's Seafood & Steaks is a legit spot if you're looking for fresh seafood and an amazing atmosphere! The service is superb and our entire family loved the experience! We're definitely coming back! read more

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My husband and I loved Doc's! And would highly recommend it! I had the Parmesan Crusted Redfish with Laguna Shrimp Sauce. My husband had the Crab Stuffed Flounder which was Broiled flounder stuffed with blue crab and topped with poblano crawfish cream. Both were delicious! The service was excellent also! Our waiter (Carson) explained the various meals to us prior to ordering and checked on us throughout the meal! Even the manager was visiting all the patrons to make sure their meals were good! I wish I had taken a picture of the meals when they were served - the presentation was enticing!! We definitely want to go back while we're still here! read more

The food is fantastic. I always go for a catch of the day with a tropical cocktail. Service is quick and friendly. A casual stop with incredible views. A beach trip isn't complete without Doc's! read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Drinks by the open air patio - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Where do I start? The most amazing part was the food ! Being gluten free not by choice I felt safe and able to enjoy the whole reason I went and paid money to eat ! The red fish was so good after eating lunch we returned the next night for dinner. Lori was our server for dinner when we returned... ask for her and definitely chose the red fish. The only better red fish I have eaten in Texas was what I caught and my husband cooked read more

Our waitress Ally was amazing! She had a great personality and made dining at Doc'a fun! The food was amazing and always is very tastey there! Only thing I would say is that food took a while to come out, but they were slammed busy. read more

Food and service were amazing! We've eaten at a few on the water restaurants in this area and this one is by far the best! The view was great. We sat in the middle of restaurant and was still able to see the water! 5 out of 5! read more

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Finally got to try this place, went for lunch about 1130 am right before the lunch rush on a Friday, got a perfect table with the best views! We had quick and friendly service and we were all definitely happy with our food! The fish was perfectly fried and crispy, shrimp was so big and plump, and it's the Tartar sauce that completes the meal for me and this one was great! Overall great fish and shrimp place with great views, we'll be back for sure! read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Key Lime - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Fair for a Gulf Coast Seafood Restaurant. It is very hectic and makes a quiet meal not possible. Not much ambiance. Shrimp seemed fresh but I've had better. Wait staff did a good job with our big crowd. read more

I never miss a chance to eat at Doc's Seafood. Last visit I had the Red Fish. Slap yo Mamma good. Seriously, I have been to Doc's 4 times over 3 visits to Padre Island area. Everyone is friendly and efficient. Live music every time I've been there. Portions are great. This place is casual and a must visit when you are in the area!!!! read more

We had an area in the outside bottom level reserved for my nieces wedding. The size was perfect, food and music were great and the view was beautiful. We had a great time and although it was a hot summer day, they had fans going and the layout of the restaurant allowed for the breeze to flow. We had a wonderful time. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

It was really good the waiter liked my uncle's hat, he was nice. The green beans were really good, I haven't ever had better ones. The potatoes were yummy. The meal was large. It has cool seats with open walls. The chicken was better than hill country fare, it wasn't too salty. They gave us to go boxes too. read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - A to go box - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Great food, great service, great band playing! We had the fried shrimp platter and the stuffed flounder. Everything was delicious! read more

Doc's Seafood & Steaks - Shrimp platter and stuffed flounder - Seafood Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

This place sucks food is horrible. Don't waste your time and money. Waitstaff sucks too never got a refill and then asked if we wanted one when we were leaving like not now idiot. Food sucks too don't get the burgers or seafood queso I wouldn't ever go back here even if it was free. Food comes out so fast you know it was just frozen crap made super fast just don't waste your time. read more