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.

Wish I can give it 6 stars. SteerBurger Grill & Grub is such a hidden gem!…read more It's a food truck with an indoor dining area with AC, which honestly confused me a little at first, but ended up being a great setup. The folks working there were super friendly, and I really appreciated the hospitality. The dining area was also very clean. Now for the burger and fries: OMG, what a surprise! The burger was seriously so good. Easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. I visited close to closing time, so I was the only one there, but the place seems like it could be a really fun spot to hang out, especially with the outdoor patio seating. One small idea, if they haven't already considered it: it looks like there might be enough space for another food truck or two. An ice cream truck would be especially fun for families and could make the space even more interesting. (or beer garden for adults... hey you never know haha) Overall, great food, friendly people, and a really cool setup. Definitely a place worth checking out.

Seriously the best burger I ever eaten... I passed this place about a 100 times and today happen to…read morebe in the area when they were open... I called ordered their basic steer burger and the second I started eating it I couldn't stop... when it was gone I was genuinely sad I hadn't gotten a second.... Definitely stop and try this place you won't be disappointed

Dorado's is definitely a new favorite. The setting can't be beat, directly on the water, with a…read moretiki vibe. The menu is extensive and reasonably priced, and the food is absolutely delicious. Our server, Lily, was a total delight. Although she was BUSY, she spent time chatting, welcoming us, and reviewing the menu. Loved everything, and can't wait to return. This will be added to our repeat list . So,let me tell you about the food. This could possibly be the best shrimp po boy I've ever had, with sweet potato fries. YUM! Also enjoyed the smoked brisket quesadilla with some cold beers, complete with coozies. And, bonus, across the street is the super cool , Seaman's Memorial Tower, dedicated to the local shrimpers and sailors who lost their lives to the sea. Very inspirational, and worth checking out.

In my 10 years of working as a bartender I have never been disrespected to the point that I was…read more Abby with the brown hair and pink at the bottom who works behind the bar during fishing tournaments cannot handle herself she gets stressed out and starts slamming shit refused service to me because I asked to be served and wanted to point and talk shit about my family and I after we won the tournament While she was throwing everything around in the bar she opened up a beer and somehow broke the glass on the rim and was a absolute bitch when we asked for a new one because it cut my friends lip Disgusting service

We visit the Rockport/Port A area a few times a year. Mickey's is our favorite of all the…read morerestaurants in the area. We make a point to have at least one meal here each time we come. The food is very good, the waterfront ambiance is nice and the waitstaff are very friendly. I've never had a bad meal here. On our most recent visit I had a grouper special. Grouper was nicely seasoned, grilled and served with a yummy sauce. I think prices are reasonable for the coastal area. We would have paid double for that fish meal at Pappadeaux's back in Austin. My other favorite item to get is the sesame seared tuna appetizer. Very fresh and perfectly cooked.

It's been 5 years since we went to Mickey's and it's still incredible. Even taking it to go! The…read moreseafood is so FRESH! Burgers were incredible.

The atmosphere was great and had a fun beach-town vibe. The home made French fries were so yummy,…read moreand the drinks were cold and refreshing -- perfect for a hot day. They also had a live band playing. They were just okay, but still fit the laid-back beach atmosphere well. Be prepared for crowds though. It was very busy, and the lines to order were pretty long. Overall, still a fun spot with good food and drinks.

Owner is extremely rude. Wrong number was put on our order so food went out to wrong table. When…read moreconfronting said owner he chose to verbally abuse us. When all we were asking for was our food so my mother could eat before having an epileptic episode. Horrible customer service, don't recommend.

Great service! Being on island time has kind of thrown off our internal clocks, we lost track of…read moretime, and when 7pm rolled around we realized we were hungry lol We knew what we wanted MacDaddy's BBQ, during our 7 hour drive to get here we pulled up Yelp to search for some new restaurant options, and after seeing the photos and positive reviews we knew this spot was on our list! What we didn't think about was it being a weekday and closing times, we just goofed! So anyway once we realized the restaurant closed at 8:00pm according to Google we got a little worried, being that I work in a restaurant I know how overwhelming it can be to see customers coming in less than an hour until close, fortunately my hubs double checked here on Yelp and then their website and found the closing time was 8:30pm, so we hopped in the car and got there as soon as we could, and we were relieved to see a few people still eating, and another arriving just after we pulled in. There was a little curfuffle once we were sat, the hostess initially offered us a table with bench seating, but one of us isn't able to sit on a bench due to disability, she kindly offered us a table with chairs, in what appeared to be a different servers section, we were close to the TV on the same wall as the front counter, anyway, after sitting a few minutes Johnathan greeted us and took our drink orders to get us started. The ambiance is so relaxed, there was trivia on a couple of the TV's good music, and lots of cool merch to buy, some of the shirts really made me laugh. We quickly made our selections, hubs got the one meat and two sides and opted for the pork ribs, they were cooked to perfection, and he was delighted considering that we were there the last hour of the day, he really enjoyed his meal, I too opted for the one meat and two sides, selecting the regular sausage, and it was delicious. The highlight was Johnathan, he was friendly, made recommendations, and offered dessert, which we couldn't resist, deciding on the German Chocolate cake, with a side of ice cream. We had to take that to go, we couldn't eat another bite. They have two choices for BBQ sauce, hubs got spicy, and I got regular, and I am glad cuz I'm a yellow bellied tender foot, I tasted the spicy and it IS spicy so for all of you that enjoy the heat, I think you will like their, tomato forward sauce. I usually like to dip each bite of my sausage in BBQ sauce, this particular flavor was just different, I think I will have to try it again, it wasn't typical Texas-esque smoky BBQ sauce, more like ketchup as the base and then flavors and spices added to make it their own, we did find it slightly odd that BBQ sauce doesn't automatically come with the meals, we had to ask for it, but one of the things I REALLY like about MacDaddy's layout is it's a TRUE sit down restaurant with servers vs going thru a cafeteria style line to get our food, ironically as we drove down and talked about wanting to find a BBQ spot, and in that conversation I mentioned that I'd love to find one that's not self serve, being that one of us is disabled it can add a lot of extra work for the other, we come down twice a year if possible and have been doing so for at least 10 years, and had never found a dedicated BBQ place, we have now, the food was good, the service was friendly and the vibe was casual and relaxing, we will definitely be back!

Great good. Wings are must. Fried chicken and nachos too. Fresh and good prices. It's a must stop…read moreby. Shareable portion on all.pkates. service was quick and f food was warm.

Her burgers are Ah-mazing!!! Oh and her pulled pork stuffed potatoes are my daughter's favorite!read more

Make a reservation, at least a day in advance if it's summer. In the summer, they're open late…read more I started with the Boudin Balls. They were delicious. Outside crunch was a good thickness and the inside flavor was moist and yummy. It came with a homemade remoulade that was the perfect accompaniment. For dinner I had the Crab Crusted Redfish. The crab was mild, the redfish was cooked perfect with a thin line of crisp edges. The risotto was very thick, the consistency of stiff mashed potatoes. Our server was polite and knowledgeable. I will definitely be going back to try more dishes!

Good food, but a bit on the expensive side. I think they overcharge because there are not many…read morerestaurants like them. Good we ordered was good though. Both ribeye and filet mignon were cooked correctly and delicious, with asparagus and scalloped potatoes. But slightly overly priced. We ordered a cheeseburger for our daughter and fish and chips for our other daughter. Both were good. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Overall, good food, but maybe a bit overpriced. Food for thought.

Great service. Great food…read more The burgers are fantastic. Fish tacos were amazing. Nice views. Four of us ate for $130 - each adult got a burger, fish tacos, and/or fried fish, along with a tea and we got two apps.

Food: No carbonation so no sodas or draft but they will not allow you to bring in your own soda ‍…read more ridiculous. Food smells good taste like long John silver ( remember that place ) had high hopes for this place. Service: a bit rude when you ask about bringing in our own soda being that they didn't have any carbonation Relax i threw it away. Server was absent still tipped him not his fault it how he was trained im sure. Ambiance: it's cool it's located on a dock smells good I was deceived. Cool place people could use some training and better people skills. Over hyped local spot!!! ‍

Madison and Mackenzie are the best bartenders this side of the Mason Dixon. Always great vibes and…read moreservice. They serve the best drinks and the hottest most delicious food! If you want good conversation, drinks, food, and laughter COME HERE!

So many beach restaurants are disappointing…read more I have good news. This one lives up the hype. Tucked away with a nice view by the water and every dish was great. Generous sizes in kids meals, amazing fish blackened and grilled and awesome sides. Burgers were great, Fisherman's Platter was so good, Fish of the day with white sauce was excellent. We left saying we'll come back next time. Looking for a place for dinner? Stop scrolling and visit Coasters.