My girlfriend and I came here during our 4-night SPI trip, and this ended up being the best meal we had all week. From start to finish, everything was excellent. Our waitress, Marlene, was fabulous. She was attentive and friendly. For our entrees, we ordered the Filet Mignon and the Smoked Duck Breast. The filet was incredibly tender and flavorful, which isn't always easy to achieve with such a lean cut of meat. The beef jus paired perfectly with it. The duck breast was tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The highlight of the night, however, was the Key Lime Soufflé. This was easily one of the best desserts I've ever had. The balance of flavors was perfect. Not too sweet, not too tart, just the right amount of key lime. The soufflé itself was also baked perfectly. Every course was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the entire meal felt incredible from beginning to end. If you're visiting SPI and looking for a memorable dinner, F&B is absolutely worth a visit. read more

F&B - Smoked Duck Breast - New American Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

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We dined at F&B on New Year's Eve 2025. It was a +/- experience. First, Marlene was our waitress, she was awesome! One of the best service experiences we've had in years! Hustle is her middle name... thank you ma'am, you made the evening! The menu was a chef's selection 4 course menu, with options for each course. We opted for the wine pairings with each course. The restaurant was decked out with New Year's regalia... with balloons, hats, noise makers, at every table... really fun atmosphere! All the staff were decked out fancy, looked great! For our first course, we selected lobster bisque mushroom soup. The mushroom soup was divine, absolutely fabulous. The lobster bisque was sub-par... while plentiful, the lobster was not fresh, tasted very fishy. The second course of the seafood medley and venison bites was equally Jekyll and Hyde! Venison, superb, tender, cooked perfectly, tasted great. The seafood medley, all super fishy ... not fresh! Crab claws mushy too, obviously frozen prior. Oysters pitifully small and warm. Shrimp, while cold, were very fishy and mushy, as if previously frozen. No bueno! Our third course was the surf/turf and Akashi short rib ragout. The turf was awesome, best steak we've had in years! The lobster ... pitiful, small, overcooked, tough and fishy! Disgusting! The ragout was good, but we're not sure why chef's make beef dishes sweet ... good beef stands on its own, no need to over season! Not a well conceived dish... Our final course was the chocolate soufflé and lemon cake ... both were terrific! The soufflé with Chantilly cream and whipped cream was very good. The star dessert was the lemon cake with fresh fruit! Light and airy cake, the fruit was to die for. Delicious! The wind pairings were good, although some of the selections were "tired" favs, like "The Prisoner"... IMHO. Such a good wine list at F&B, the pairings were disappointing! The staff whisked away a 1/2 finished pre-dinner martini, which Marlene graciously replaced! When you spend $500+ on dinner for two, even a special evening, the restaurant should deliver. F&B did not meet the standard on New Year's Eve. We won't be back this trip.., read more

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Absolutely amazing bartender, so helpful with the food menu. Had a great dining experience, would definitely be back. Higher end with a relaxed atmosphere. read more

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Beautiful farm to table restaurant. Service is fantastic. Steven was our waiter for the evening. We started with the ceviche which was delicate and refreshing Ceaser salad was unique I couldn't pinpoint t what it was but really good. Something about it gave it the richness of truffle without having truffles Entree was the risotto and the evening special of muscles bucatini pasta with a saffron crustacean sauce And a cookie read more

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Loved, loved, loved everything about this place!! The service was super top notch and very friendly. The food was amazing, the filet was perfect and cooked just to my liking! The restaurant is beautiful inside too, loved the fresh, crisp and upscale look and the decor was just perfect. It's pretty spacious with a nice bar area too; I oved the fresh floral arrangements throughout the restaurant. This is a must go!!! read more

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My wife, daughter and I ate here during our April, 2026 trip to SPI. My daughter had the Seafood Papperdelle. She liked it alot. My wife had the lamb chops. These were fastastic. She asked for and received them medium rare. They were flavorful and perfectly cooked. I had the seafood risotto which was excellent as well. We did not much care for the hamachi crudo (raw yellowfin tuna) which we shared as an appetizer. The atmosphere is upscale, and we rank it one of the best restaurants on the island. read more

I'm going to be thinking of this dinner for the next 20 years. We had such a lovely meal at F&B! Started with the cucumber martini, Italian 75, oysters, and ceviche. My husband called the cucumber martini grown up yum yum juice. Everything was perfect, the oysters were so fresh it was evident they just arrived today. We all ordered the catch of the day which was Mahi Mahi with the most incredible combination of sauces and fresh herbs. I couldn't stop eating it. We also ordered a side of broccolini and carrots, broccolini was buttery and herby, carrots came with a lovely curry sauce. My son ordered the last which he liked just fine. Everything was cooked perfectly, and I'm so happy we came here. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Our food was amazing!! Our server was attentive and took great care of us! Beautiful restaurant I loved the light fixtures... reminded me of jellyfish. The AC blowing of them gave them movement. The Wagyu rice was out of this world!! The chocolate soufflé was the perfection read more

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The food was the best I've had on the island this summer!! Fresh ingredients and delicious flavors! The service was spot on! Great service! As for the ambiance, it was lovely and clean! They installed noise reduction panels on the ceiling to reduce noise and they did a fantastic job! What a difference! read more

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Very welcoming ambiance. Excellent service. Good cocktail selection run. Very tasty food. Every dish we ordered was delectable. read more

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We made reservations for our last evening at SPI and chose this eatery for the menu selections and their signature cocktails. We were immediately seated, and Steven provided un bicera de aqua with fresh mint for the table. The gin in the Garden Party Cocktail was dressed with floating flower petals and was sweet and earthy. The Passion Fruit Mojito was sweet and strong, very well balanced. Our meal began with the Saffron Mussels with a slice of toasted rustic bread. The flavors popped, and the mussels were moist and savory. The favorite of the table was the Octopus & Calamari, with the most tantalizing flavors, and the succulent octopus was divine. OMG, the Koge Rice Cakes with the soy and scallion dipping sauce offered an out of the ocean food experience. Our baby girl was offered the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce with freshly grated parmesan, and she absolutely loved it. Her mocktail of Blueberry Lemonade was tart and sweet! Very delicious! For our entrees, we had the Buger, perfectly cooked, seasoned, and tasty! Love the fries as well! We also had the seafood Risotto. Buttery, perfectly cooked and packed with various seafood, it was epic! Lastly was had the Key Lime Souffle, very worth the 20 minute wait, and elegantly prepared! Very well made! Then the Big Chocolate Chip Cookie, soft gooey, and packed with chocolate chips! Overall a perfect night of family and food! Can't wait for next time! read more

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I have eaten at F&B many times and the quality of the menu is fantastic. I had a New York strip On my last visit and it was cooked to perfection. Service is always attentive and prompt. Their specialty cocktails are delicious with Juan in a Million being my personal favorite. F&B never disappoints! read more

This place is amazing. Food was top notch and Paul at the bar has a wonderful knowledge of the island as well as menu suggestions. We had the oysters, calamari and Koge rice cakes. All were delicious. Great higher end date night or dinner spot. They do recommend making reservations for dining room on the weekend. read more

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Amazing service and great quality food! We didn't have a reservation but they still promptly accommodated us on a Friday night during a busy weekend. Staff was very attentive. Definitely will return! read more

F&B - Ragu and seafood pappardelle - New American Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

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Finally a lil upscale experience amongst the laid back vibes of SPI. It wasn't super high end or pretentious in the way where I felt out of place in my beach clothes. They were very welcoming and we had basically no wait time. The decor is absolutely beautiful. I loved the little touches like the jellyfish chandeliers (that move!), the artwork around the restaurant, and the pretty water cups lol. Even the bathroom is nice and clean. Now for the food! The scotch eggs were perfectly fried and the meat inside was really tasty. The brunch burger was delicious and messy in a good way. The banana pancakes were okay (wish there was more banana) but we still enjoyed it. Will definitely have to come back! read more

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Never disappoint Nice ambiance High quality customer service Delicate and delicious food Clean and modern read more

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I don't write a lot of reviews from travel destinations but if something is note worthy, I want to let others know. We travel to South Padre yearly while visiting family in the area. Sometimes, the choices are few (especially for finer dining) and speak to the beach crowd, with numerous fried choices and bar bites. F & B is most definitely note worthy and deserves the five stars I'm giving it. While it is pricey for the Island, it is worth it. They are a scratch kitchen and you can tell that items are locally sourced and expertly prepared. This does mean that they may run out of things (like the catch of the day) but there will be other options and they are all great. While there is unfortunately no view of the bay or ocean side, you will still feel warm and content in the restaurant. It is well appointed with soft, beachy colors, fresh flowers, a nice bar area, and well-spaced, comfortable seating. The service is terrific as well. We loved it so much that we went back the following day. Disappointingly, they were out of the mushroom ravioli but replaced it with lobster ravioli one evening and the most wonderful seafood pappardelle pasta the next evening. We also tried the grouper catch of the day, the beef tartare, the octopus and calamari appetizer, and the key lime pie souffle. Everything was wonderful. F & B is a great place for a date night, celebration, or just good, clean food! read more

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I am a single mother and came here with my daughter on vacation....I really try to spend our money on special experiences. Please do not waste your time or your money on F&B . We felt ignored almost the entire time we were here. The sangria was basically cheap red wine over ice with blueberries and chopped up apples. No flavor. The Caesar salad was disappointing at best. Romaine core instead of actual lettuce. Croutons from a bag that were just terrible ...seriously?'! And the dressing was both bland AND overly fishy . I ate two bites and set it aside. After about 20 minutes our waitress came over to retrieve the uneaten salad. No alternative was offered. The $14 salad remained on my bill. The $110 ny strip was cooked well but full of gristle. The onion purée was under the steak despite my asking for it to be removed from the plate. We were never checked on...until it was time to present the billl Absolutely disgusted with our experience here. read more

Food was beyond amazing! We started with the mushroom ravioli which was packed with flavor, you will want to save some bread for the rest of the sauce. I had seafood risotto which was so flavorful and silky and had so much seafood in the dish. The hubby had the burger which he said was one of the best burgers. We ended the meal with the cookie that was more like a brookie with a brownie texture which was awesome. For the cocktails we both had the cucumber martini which was quite good. The service was very attentive and nice. I highly recommend this place for a date night! read more

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Best on the island. Halibut was perfectly done. Try the key lime soufflé! Any other restaurant on the island is quite far In quality. This o e sets the standard. read more

I'd argue F&B is the best fine dining option on the island. Everything from the clean, white decor, thoughtful waitstaff, and delicious offerings make it a top choice when I'm in town. As a landlocked midwesterner, I focused on foods I love eating seafood when I'm near a coast. Starting with the Mixed Seafood Frittata, followed by Seafood Pappardelle, add in some wine while celebrating a work colleague's birthday, and you have one amazing memory! If you're looking for an upscale vibe with unique, tasty food to match, best stop by F&B! read more

First time in South Padre and came here for my birthday dinner. The food was excellent and our server Steven was amazing

Food was solid, but the service was a little slow. Enjoyed the meal and the ambiance overall.

Cute spot and not your usual South Padre vibe. Our server was wonderful and owner popped by, also lovely. Their cocktails are delicious and obviously made with high quality, fresh ingredients. Everything ordered was delicious and we found portions to be very generous. We really wanted to try that soufflé but it sold out, they were very kind about our disappointment and we'll just have to try it next time we're in town. read more

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F&B is a mandatory for fine dining every time we visit South Texas. The staff has been around a long time and they know their business. They are very attentive and the timing is impeccable from one dish to the next. F&B always plays nice relaxing music that makes the experience very enjoyable. This is a talk-to-each-other dinner place where you slow down and visit. The food is always amazing and prepared with so much thought and talent. I'd say come here for the amazing food but this place does everything right. We chose F&B for our 33rd anniversary. I'm pretty sure we've had at least a couple others here. Great place - you won't regret! read more

The food is amazing, the service is top-notch, and we love the decor. After our first visit, we decided to go back just to try different menu items. We won't go anywhere else, and neither should you! Trust me. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Based on our experience, it is the best restaurant in South Padre Island and one of the best in the whole area. Nice building with cool interior design, great ambiance overall, super nice service coordinated by the owner, lots of food choices, both seafood and meat, all great, extraordinary dessert, particularly suflê (which you need to order 20 minutes in advance). read more

If I could give them 10 stars, I would. Just an Incredible dining experience in a beautiful restaurant with the most tasteful detail throughout. . Our server Raymond was very knowledgeable about the menu and extremely attentive. Every dish we had was just mind blowing burst of delicious flavors. 4/5 Cesar Salad with Spanish anchovies 5/5- Clam appetizer 5/5 Mussel appetizer 5/5 Spanish octopus and calamari appetizer 5/ seafood risotto Packed with seafood 5/5 Scallops dish 5/5 Lemon Soufle absolute best I've ever had! read more

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Food & Beverage exceeded my expectations. Definitely make a reservation if you are looking for an upscale dinner or a place to celebrate. Thus is a farm to table, scratch kitchen, with a menu that is curated to whatever is available. I had the bouillabaisse (seafood stew), my wife had the sea bass, and our daughter had the scallops. Everything was excellent, including our kids cheeseburger and blueberry lemonade. We celebrated our daughter birthday here and they srved a huge homage cookie with a candle. Impressed with everything here. read more

This restaurant was AMAZING!!! We had the shrimp ceviche to start it was so good! For dinner NY Strip, red fish filleted table side and the risotto they were both amazing!! Everything was so fresh and cooked perfectly!! The service was great as well. Sheldon was amazing she was very knowledgeable and everything!! This is definitely a 5 star restaurant. read more

From the moment we stepped inside we knew we were in for a treat. John was our wait person and he was the perfect amount of attentive. We were dining with people I used to work for (coincidentally the former mayor of your beautiful island) and I was so in the moment I forgot to take pics of the delicious food. Everything I had was amazing. Salad, shrimp cocktail, scallops and the key lime soufflé were all perfectly prepared and served. In a beautiful setting! read more

Amazing food and Steven was fantastic. Service and atmosphere was top notch. Highly recommend. .

The food was good but our server was very slow and rarely came over. We saw other servers were more attentive, but we were disappointed in our experience. read more

ALWAYS A FAVORITE!!! love this place for a great night out of food and drinks with the fam and friends... The Garden Party cocktail is always a favorite... read more

Very nice upscale for SPI. Started with some very nice cocktails. Freshly made, dressed and served very chilled. Ordered the seafood risotto and market catch of the day which was wahoo. Seafood risotto was insanely good. Comfort food. The catch of the day reminded of a good pork loin, which was odd, but it was good. The risotto was killer though. We paired it with a glass of chardonnay, which really finished it off nicely. Great service, with very helpful and guiding staff. read more

Wow! F&B was amazing for our date night. The waiter was excellent and had an amazing memory- he could describe each dish and special with precise details. The cocktails were well-thought out and delicious. :) Our meals were amazing and beyond expectations. The cauliflower bisque was so amazing, we took a cup to-go. Mmmm... I highly recommend F&B if you visit South Padre Island. :) read more

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The food was amazing! Our server was wonderful. She made great recommendations and was always on top of everything. Again, the food was so delicious! read more

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Enjoyed our annual anniversary trip here and F&B hit it out of the park as usual! Food was on point and service was impeccable. read more

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Had a cute dinner date with my partner while we were visiting SPI last month. It was a lovely restaurant with super friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food was really good, our favorite were the ceviche and the duck! Their drinks were strong but still very delicious, will definitely be back next time we are in town! read more

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We had an excellent dinner here. The seafood risotto was outstanding. Service was impeccable. The restaurant has added baffles to the ceilings to absorb noise and that has made it a more quiet and pleasant experience. My husband had the scallops which he loved but he got to eat some of my risotto and said he would order it next time! read more