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    Mickey's Bar & Grill

    3.7 (271 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ida A.

    We stopped in for dinner after a fishing tournament and really enjoyed the overall setting. The ambiance was relaxing and refreshing--right on the water, with a nice breeze and a beautiful view. We started with the fried mushrooms. They were just okay taste-wise, but the portion was generous for the price. I ordered the grouper sandwich, which was one of the specials of the day, and it was absolutely delicious--crispy, flavorful, and very filling. The bun was surprisingly good too, but the fish was so tasty on its own that I didn't even need it as a sandwich. My fiancé had the shrimp po'boy. He wasn't very impressed, but to be fair, he's from Louisiana and has high standards when it comes to seafood. The service was unfortunately a bit underwhelming, especially since it wasn't very busy. I had to go up to the bar just to get some water, and we ended up clearing our own table after the appetizers to make room for our meals. All in all, the food had some highlights (especially the grouper!), and the atmosphere was great, but the service could definitely use some improvement.

    Calamari with Marinara sauce. Delish!
    Dee L.

    Recommended by hubby - he came here for a business lunch. Came on a Saturday evening around 6 p.m. Rustic feel, 2 level restaurant with a beautiful bay view. Nice welcomed breeze as it was an open restaurant We ordered the calamari for our appetizer. It was delicious! I would have preferred that it was fried for just a tad longer, but it was juicy and tender. I ordered the pecan crusted flounder with mashed potato and green beans. It came with a cream sauce. Although the fish was cooked perfectly, the pecan crust lacked flavor, I had to add a bit of salt. And unfortunately, the flour hadn't been cooked out of the sauce. The mashed potato and the beans, however, were cooked perfectly and tasted great. Overall, the food rated a 3.5/4 to me. My husband ordered the mahimahi special with the jalapeno creamed corn and hush ouppies. He rated his dish a 5. I did taste the mahimahi and the creamed corn and it was really good. Beware that corn has a heat bite! The Tequila Sunrise and Watermelon margaritas were perfectly delicious! We will be back.

    Robin H.

    The food is insanely good! I ate too fast to take pics! Ask for your wine in a mason jar, it just hits different. The atmosphere is great, but the service......STOP IT! Mel is on her game and so sweet! She handled 14 of us and some we're winter Texans here for their last night and everything was smooth and perfect! You have a gem in her! Such a perfect night!

    Shrimp platter
    Shawn V.

    After a day of fishing we decided to try this place. If first impressions were it, we would have left. The young man taking names was either having a very bad day or he was overworked or undertrained but he was very clearly stressed and once our name was on the waitlist, he asked my name 4 more times and clearly 'lost' us on the waitlist. Fortunately, we got a table. Our waitress was very good - personable and appropriate level of checking on us. We started with deep fried calamari - it's always either rubbery or prepared well, so we had no expectations. When it came out, it was thicker than most I've ever seen and we were afraid it would be rubbery but we were pleasantly surprised - it was prepared very well - not rubbery at all and the breading was great. For my entree I had the shrimp platter. It came with about 10 very large sized shrimp and deep fried in a great batter. Very tasty! For sides I tried the hush puppies and jalapeño creamed corn. The hush puppies were perfect - crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. The jalapeño cream corn was perfect both on terms of flavor and texture. My buddies had the blackened fish sandwich; fried fish family; and grilled fish sandwich, respectively. They each said their sandwiches were prepared very well. I would definitely return!!

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    Best Calamari in the area. Great service and friendly staff . Love the flounder. Great view and pet friendly.

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    Great service, fresh coastal atmosphere, and good food. Prices reasonable. What more could you want?

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    AVOID THIS PLACE! Food is inedible and the service doesn't exist. Wait staff is too busy on their phones to work.

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    Ask the Community - Mickey's Bar & Grill

    Is this dog friendly for non-service dogs?

    What is the price range for entree meals? We have a group of people that are going out to eat tomorrow and have different budgets

    Entrees range from 12 and up. I took 6 folks to lunch and spent $100 on appetizers and $100 on entrees and soft drinks. Entrees are more reasonable than. Appetizers The… Read more

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    Butter Churn If…read moreyou're anywhere near Aransas Pass and you haven't eaten at Butter Churn, you're flat-out missing out. From the moment you walk in, you can feel it -- this isn't some corporate chain going through the motions. This place is dialed in. It is probably one of the most put-together restaurants I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Every detail feels intentional. Clean lines, modern touches, spotless floors, organized buffet, upbeat energy -- they hit every mark. The décor has personality without being overdone. It feels like a true family restaurant -- warm, authentic, and welcoming -- but with a level of polish most places never achieve. The service? Exceptional. Real smiles. Real hospitality. You're not just another table. You feel seen and taken care of. Now let's talk about the brisket. Unbelievable. I had to ask how they were doing it, and Mark was more than happy to walk me through his process. When brisket is smoked low and slow -- and they smoke theirs for 20 hours -- here's what happens: * The visible fat cap mostly renders down. * The intramuscular fat melts. * Collagen breaks down into gelatin. * The melted fat soaks deep into the meat fibers. So by the time it hits your plate? You don't see fat. You taste rendered fat and gelatin inside the meat. For $14 all-you-can-eat lunch, I kept waiting for the catch. There isn't one. I probably ate close to a pound and a half of brisket myself and still wanted more. Tender, perfectly seasoned, smoky without being overpowering -- the kind of brisket that makes you stop mid-bite and just nod your head because you know you found something special. You walk out wondering how they're not charging double. Everything about this place reflects pride -- pride in the food, pride in the service, pride in the entire experience. It's consistent. It's clean. It's efficient. And that kind of consistency is rare. This is only my second five-star rating ever. That's how serious I am about it. I apologize for not getting a picture of the brisket, I got too carried away with eating it. I live in Corpus Christi, and honestly, that's probably a good thing. If I lived any closer, I'd be there every single day. If you want authentic, high-quality food served by people who genuinely care about what they're doing -- Butter Churn is it. Five stars. No hesitation.

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