I've been to the Kracken 2 times in the past 6 months, both times on a visit to SPI…read more The First Visit: I must preface the first time I visited, here, there was only one side open and they were doing some major construction to the place. I was told they were adding a huge tv screen for all to watch your favorite sporting event. It was going to be a much more upscale way of having a cool sports bar for all to enjoy. The food was ok. I ordered a pepperoni pizza for my wife and I had the Mexican style shrimp cocktail. They had $3 Coors Light, so that was cool. We sat upstairs and caught the second half of the Dallas Cowboy game. The Second Visit: Wow! They finished the "new" sports bar side and did a great job! The television is HUGE! So big that if you sit at the bar to watch it, you neck starts to hurt from looking up so much! This visit we had some Jack and Cokes, and a pretty cool mango Chamoy margarita topped with Tajin. Wife really liked that! I also ordered a Michelada which was one of the best I had. The bartender Damon was a cool ol' Navy veteran who had some stories! Nice hit and was really on top of taking care of us and everyone else who came in the bar. They also had karaoke upstairs and it looked like everyone was having fun! I was told by Damon that they're in process of completing their VIP area and cigar lounge. I can't wait to see that and light up a stogie in that area! I'll be back in another 6 months or less to find out if it's done. To be continued......

The nachos were terrible and the service was awful the waitress hasn't checked on us once and the…read morejurger did not ask for mayo on the burger and no cheese even when asked for a cheese and meat only and pizza took forever to come out and the unsweet tea was terrible and we was like the first table to come in and have no manager on shift and then she continued to say " I was waiting on the food runner to drop off the food so I could check on you" even then never came back

I've eaten here before, and the food has always been good, which is why I decided to bring my…read moregirlfriend with me this time. Unfortunately, this visit was a completely different experience. We were the only customers in the restaurant, but the service was rude from the start. All I ordered was a glass of water while we looked over the menu, and because of the way we were treated, I decided to cancel our order and leave. It was disappointing because I wanted my girlfriend to have the same good experience I'd had in the past. The food has always been good, but customer service is just as important. I hope management addresses this so future customers have a better experience. 7/7/2026 2:00pm

The atmosphere was very neatly decorated with football memorabilia. The service was very good. Our…read moreserver was attentive and social. I enjoyed sharing an appetizer which was the fajita nachos. The ceviche was fantastic. I highly recommend Doubleday Sports Bar & Grill.

Neat place, plenty of room. There was a ton of people here for the World Cup and we were seated…read morequickly. It was just two of us though, keep that in mind. I ordered the patty melt and it was delicious. Wife got a Chicken Strips basket and said it was really good also. We ate at a couple beach side bar and grill type venues, just save yourself time and go to T&J's.

4 stars for the island (3 in general)…read more Stopped in with the extended family for an early lunch. We'd chartered a fishing trip and had some fresh fillets, so we did their hook-and-cook deal. Hook & cook, $11.99/person -- they'll cook all your fish however you want it, and it comes with sides, sauces, and a drink. I asked for tortillas on the side so we could make fish tacos. Good value, and the food they cooked for us was solid all around. We had a mix of sides -- french fries, onion rings, rice, beans, and fried okra -- all pretty good. On the fish prep: the fried was probably the best, the grilled was fine, and the blackened was my least favorite. Service was really efficient and nice -- the lady working the front counter was super helpful and very nice. The place was clean, the restroom was clean, plenty of tables for large groups, and a large bar area. I also noticed they have happy hour specials. The one downside: the salsa/sauce selection was pretty much nonexistent -- just Tapatío, and the sauces that came with the hook-and-cook were a low-end cocktail and tartar sauce. Honestly that's the one thing about the whole island -- nobody seems to have any good salsa. In general, if you're doing a hook-and-cook, I'd suggest coming here. Would recommend for that, and I'd return if I were doing it again.

Food was sooo good, we were a group of 15 and they had our food out so quickly. Service was great,…read morevery helpful. The whole place was so clean! If you are in South padre this is the place to be! Flatbread was delicious , the balsamic and ranch were maybe the best I've ever had. 10/10, it was worth the 5 hour drive down

Wanted to really like this place, but it didn't go well unfortunately…read more Menu has a lot to offer and some of their prices are a little steep. Browsed the menu & ended up just getting their "tossed salad". I asked what was on it which was; sliced tomato, shredded carrot, red onion & cucumber. Opted out of the cucumber & requested two blue cheese dressings. My husband ordered their cheeseburger dressed with pepper jack cheese. My salad arrived fairly quickly & it was on a flat plate with a weak portion for $7.75. The two dressings were in taco cups over flowing with a hefty amount of fresh blue cheese crumbles packed on top. Super disappointed with not only the presentation, the cost & never being asked if I wanted my salad prior or when my husband received his meal. I ended up pushing it to the side & was waiting for our waitress to return to not only ask if my husband would like another beer, but to also provide the option of not eating that ridiculous amount of rabbit food-getting a refund OR to bring out more lettuce & ask to please just bring out standard blue cheese dressing without the added amount of crumbled cheese. We don't see our server for sometime, so I went to the hostess asking if she were also the manager which she stated she wasn't & that they were at the bar.That's when our server came up behind me & asked if there was a problem. I explained the situation to her, then she tells me that this dressing is always served this way and that, that is what blue cheese dressing is! She seemed confused about the crumbles & was almost trying to mock me. I've worked in the food industry & know how these product come into the restaurants. Blue cheese dressing does have blue cheese "chucks" within the original recipe. If you are doing things differently then that, it should stand out more on their menu as "homemade" and again expressed by the server, but she made it as if I were just suppose to know their process. It's salad dressing, it shouldn't be this difficult! LOL After this fiasco, they brought more salad and a watered down milky dressing that had zero flavor and zero cheese along with sliced cucumber?! The consistency was like milk. It was running, bland, NO blended cheese in the base-it definitely wasn't blue cheese dressing! WT?! This ALL transpired while my husband was still waiting on his burger & fries . About another 15 minutes goes by, I finally had to just start in on the bland salad. My husband's beer still sat empty & was never told when his burger would be served the few times are server swung by regarding my order issues. 20 minutes later, she comes by again & he was asked if it was cheddar cheese & he said, "no it was pepper jack". A total of 30 minutes he waited for a very rare burger, cold fries & FINALLY another beer! Terrible service and food wasn't very good either.

Solid full breakfast with proper rashers. Guinness is smooth and I love the thatch roof in the…read morefront bar

Food was great and atmosphere was different from the scenery in South Padre but definitely would…read morerecommend to any local or anyone visiting. If you're thinking about bringing kids it's a great go to in the early to mid day( (Haven't experienced the night life). We brought our almost 2 year old and she had a great time and Miles was a part of that. From serving cold beers and delivering hot and delicious food (I had the Ruben sandwich and my girlfriend had the grilled chicken sandwich" glad we stopped here on our 1st family Vacation!

My girlfriend and I came here during our 4-night SPI trip, and this ended up being the best meal we…read morehad 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.

We dined at F&B on New Year's Eve 2025. It was a +/- experience. First, Marlene was our waitress,…read moreshe 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..,

Emily was absolutely amazing! She provided outstanding service from start to finish. She was…read morefriendly, outgoing, and had such a positive attitude that made the experience even better. She's exactly the kind of bartender that keeps people coming back. Great service, great personality, and an all-around awesome experience. If you have the chance to be served by Emily, you won't be disappointed!

Cue Fun, Fun, Fun by The Beach Boys! This is by far the best place on the island for the holiday…read morefestivities with ample seating, parking, and activities for the whole family right by the pier. The kids got to spend hours at the beach while the adults were able to drink, eat and dance just up a few steps from the sand. They had a live band, 2 bar tops, several bathrooms, and lots of open tables/seats. They check bags when you come in. You're allowed to bring your drinks down to the beach but can't bring them back up to the hotel. So, chug away before coming back! They also don't allow you to take drinks off to the parking lot and there are security all around that checks. The drinks were STRONG and we had several. The food was simple but it was just what we all needed. We ordered their fries, chicken tenders, beef nachos, and chicken sandwich. Would definitely recommend a day/night spent here and would love to come again!

Out of all of the restaurants we went to in SPI, this bar and grill is by far our most favorite…read more The live music on Saturday night was so good. I ordered the ceviche and the shrimp basket. Superior tasting food compared to all others we tried. Right off the water, there was a beautiful view of the sunset. I defibrillator recommend going in the evening. Super hot out and all sitting areas are basically outdoors. Service was nice. A bit slow at times but was packed on Saturday.

Saturday Brunch We went for brunch. The food was excellent…read more We had the country breakfast, Huevos Rancheros, and Biscuits with a sausage patty and sausage gravy. Everything was well cooked and seasoned. We enjoyed the food and the view of the bay. Highly recommend Lobo. (There was a blue light above our table, so the food pictures are not exactly how the food looked)