"Authentic Southern-Fried Seafood Done Just Right" 08-04-2025…read more A huge shoutout to the cooks at Baffin Bay Seafood! These guys seriously know how to throw down in the kitchen. If you're craving fresh, authentic southern fried seafood, look no further; this is the spot. My husband and I stumbled across Baffin Bay on our way back to Houston from Edinburg, Texas. We were starving, craving some good ol' fried seafood, and after scouring the web, this baby popped up about an hour's drive away from Edinburg. By the time we arrived, our appetites were in high gear, and let me tell you, the wait was worth every mile. From the very first bite, we knew we'd hit the jackpot. Hubby and I were beyond satisfied that we chose this place over all the other options that Yelp had to offer. The rave reviews are well-deserved, and those food photos online? They don't lie. I could practically smell and taste the fried black drum fillets through the screen, and the real thing delivered even more flavor than I imagined. The atmosphere had that warm, small-town vibe where everyone knows everyone, reminded me a little of that series, "Dawson's Creek." We were greeted by the nicest woman (wish I had gotten her name), and right away we felt at home. Now, don't be fooled by the outside of the building, it might not look like much, but we all know the saying, "Looks can be deceiving." Inside, it's cozy but not cramped, with patio seating option that overlooks the bay. The view is calm and peaceful, the perfect backdrop for good food and drinks. Sadly, we didn't have time to sit and linger, but believe me, I was eyeing that bar! They had some of my favorites stocked on the shelf, Tito's Vodka, Apple Crown Royal, and 1800 Silver. Next time, I'm planting myself on a barstool and unwinding with a cocktail or two. Food Ratings: Fried Red Fish- 5/5 - Fried to Crispy-Golden-Brown Perfection! Fried Shrimp - 5/5 - Fried to Crispy-Golden-Brown Perfection! Redfish Po'Boy - 5/5: Fully loaded, fresh veggies, golden-brown toasted hoagie: mouthwatering. Fried Onion Rings - 5/5: Authentic and hand-cut, not the frozen stuff. Fried Okra- 5/5 - Tasted super fresh like they had been picked straight from the garden. Steamed Broccoli- 5/5: Perfectly cooked, tender but still with a crunch. Tartar Sauce- 5/5: Tangy, bold, and packed with flavor (a little strong on the onion, which I loved). Hubby went with the fried redfish Po'Boy and fried okra. He originally wanted black drum, but since they were out, he settled for the red, and he swears it was the BEST Po'Boy he's ever had. We both agreed that they are very generous with their portion sizes. I ordered the Take Two Fried Platter which comes with shrimp and your choice of fish (red, cat, or black drum), accompanied by two sides; I opted our for steamed broccoli and fried onion rings with the red fish. Everything came out hot, fresh, and fried to absolute perfection. Not a single bite disappointed. Bottom line: this place is the real deal. If you're near the Gulf of Mexico and want authentic, down-in-the-Valley, southern fried seafood, make Baffin Bay Seafood your go-to because this is the place to get it! I'm already planning my return visit. Highly, highly recommended; you will not be disappointed! Guaranteed.

Waited forever. They didn't have any drum. Out of dr pepper. The food was bland. The coleslaw was…read morewarm ugh. The avocado salad barely had any avocado. The ribeye was the thinnest steak i have ever had. Ordered medium rare and came out will done. Fried fish and shrimp had the smallest portions for $24! We won't be back unfortunately.

I visited this restaurant since I had a job site in this town, a town in which I had never even…read moreheard of before. They offer lunch specials everyday, as well as all day breakfast, homemade pies and cakes, and homemade soups. They offer mostly American food, but there are some Mexican dishes thrown in for good measure. Their menu is a good size and has several good sounding options, like King Ranch chicken, but I came for the chicken fried steak mainly since it was recommended by others. I chose fried okra and mac and cheese for my sides. Chicken fried steak - this is a good thick chicken fried steak that doesn't quite extend to the breading on 2 sides, but it does on the other 2 sides. There is an obscene amount of country gravy on it, not sure why. Mac n cheese - decent version made with processed cheese. It really sticks to your mouth though. Fried okra - this was pretty good actually and lightly salted and crunchy. Not uniform in size and I'd venture to say they were even fresh okra. Dessert - since they have homemade desserts, I had to order something. They have a wide selection of pies, cakes and tiger bars. Tiger bars are similar to the pies, but in the shape of a bar and with an additional reeces like topping. I just stuck with a simple banana cream pie. Ambiance here was actually fairly quiet during the weekday lunch hour for their 2 dining rooms they have. Only 1 customer other than myself in the front room with the register and cold case, and about half of the rear room was filled with customers. Banana cream pie - I don't eat many of these since they're not exactly healthy, but I do love bananas. I thought their banana cream tasted mostly artificial though. There were no chunks of bananas. The crust saa just okay too. Overall, a decent experience with decent friendly service. I would probably try something else next time...and a different dessert too.

This is one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at the breakfast is amazing today we went for…read morelunch and it was amazing as well everything is hot and fresh and flavorful and every person that works there is nothing but kind and helpful!

Had a problem when it came to our service dog, but the owner came out to make it right and was…read morewonderful!

Outstanding food!!! Had the beef tips and rice with greens mmmmmm. INHALED. genuine southern…read morefood.

OMGoodness! Has to be one of our favorites! We love trying new restaurants in the cities we are…read morevisiting and Gallery 41 had outstanding reviews. We are going to add to those. Beautiful from the moment you step into the museum foyer to get to the restaurant itself. Lovely view of the harbor with all the boats. We were greeted warmly even though it was already 8:00 pm with closing at 9:00 plus I had 3 grands with me. Tara, our server was simply the best! She got the kids orders first while I enjoyed a cocktail. I believe it was called Lavender Haze and was very refreshing. The bacon wrapped shrimp was amazing with the cream cheese. I will never think of creamed spinach the same. This side was prepared with fresh spinach and was not overcooked, very nice! You can sit outside as well. We loved everything about Gallery 41!

We finally made it here to enjoy lunch. The service was very attentive and the ambiance was nice…read more I enjoyed my fish tacos. They were nicely grilled.

Awesome dinner experience! Just a heads up that they don't have sushi any longer. Loved the tuna…read morestack, crab cake, Japanese beef skewers, fresh baked bread. Wonderful. Tom is a great server!

Phoenix is very close to the marina where we had our boat. It is a very small restaurant and pretty…read moregood but loud. Some food was good, Some was sent back. The Fried Green Fried Tomatoes with Shrimp were good. Marinated Crab Claws- some good but bland. A few were grainy. Service was good. With so many great restaurants in Port A we will probably not return.

NOTE... there are not a lot of tables to sit at due to limited space so it can fill up quick, so if…read moreyou don't mind getting there right when they open or waiting a little bit it is well worth it either way. Please keep in mind they are usually low on staff and are working a lot of tables/people at once. With that said Having breakfast here is always a great way to start your day. it's the type of food that's good for the soul, mind and body. And the service is great they are always nice and friendly. my favorite thing to get here are the pancakes. Please ignore the bad reviews for this place...They must be smoking crack or something.

Our favorite yearly breakfast spot! Have been coming for years! The pancakes will change your life!read more

If you like bucket lists then here is one you may not have known about. the Frosty is a Texas…read morebucket list stop known for its Tortilla Burger. We stopped midday on a recent road trip to this small town burger spot with 50s diner charm and friendly people. Just off the freeway a bit, this is a great place for a tasty meal, ice cream dessert or snack pleaser We enjoyed some fried pickles while we waited for our tortilla burgers ( we added avocado). The pickle chips and ranch dressing was good but a little too salty for my liking. The tortilla burger was a veggie loaded cheesy smashed beef burger in two fried tortillas. Greasy but good. Fall all apart but finger-lickability. With a side of hot fries, this filled us up quickly. But not too full to not partake in an ice cream shake for the road. Needless to say, we couldn't move for a good two hours but we felt great having a bucket list item checked and a satiated palate.

Great burgers! We had both the regular fries and the curly fries. Both were awesome! Fast…read moreservice!

The food and service were great! Prices are fair too. Sat at the bar and I knew it was going to be…read morea good experience by all the locals eating there as well.

5 of 5 Staff was awesome, prompt, helpful. Many of the…read morewaitresses and even the chef came out to interact with our table. Ambiance was clean and comfortable! Great please for two big families. Food - so good! We brought our own catch and the chef could not have cooked it better! Delicious, definitely recommend.

It's a small restaurant but big on flavor. I wanted a…read moreburger but wasn't feeling fries and a sugary drink. The bacon cheeseburger on sourdough was fantastic. I asked about side dish options and the server recommended a bowl of fruit it was the perfect choice! Then sweating over the standard beverages the gal at the counter suggested I pick from some of the fresh waters. I picked cucumber water and it was lite and refreshing. Honestly the burger was basic, but great and afterwords I didn't feel all greasy. I will go back next time I'm anywhere near Corpus Christi.

The girl in the front had her fingers in my ice cream, and she put nuts when I'm allergic.read more