Sandi's Diner

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Sarah B.

Parking in the back, as there's not much up front. Finally made it over here, camping at Lake Corpus Christi State Park. And omg, I'm so glad we did! Just walking in the back door you can tell this is going to be a great meal- the smells wafting around are savory and sweet and the funky 70s music playing along with the diner decor lets you know you are in the right spot! We were seated right away, social distancing and masks are definitely being observed. Two waitress dropped by within moments of sitting down to let take our drink outset's, both let us know they were famous for the waffles and hamburgers. We were all about ordering the waffle until we overheard another waitress talk about the cinnamon roll. Game. On. Um. The cinnamon roll just got dropped off. Oh. My. Word. It's as big as my face y'all. And dripping in buttery frosted goodness. The honey butter on top is unbelievable. I should just stop here. My mouth is in heaven. I'm so glad we made the trip across to this little dive! Hubby had the Monte Carlo omelet (no toast it has browns) and I did the fungi burger (bun less ) and upgraded to onion rings. We're trying to cut carbs. (Don't look at me for the cinnamon bun, we're _trying_ I said. And it was worth every bite!) The onion rings are top notch- breading is delicious and they serving size is great. Hubby's inlet is nearly two inches thick- and packed with meats. Y'all. Come here. Eat good food. Die happy with the cinnamon roll. And come back for more. We sure will!

Yajaira R.

I adore this cute diner! i've gone to their old location; & now at this new one, i love how they set everything up!! such a cool retro diner experience! the service is great, very nice & attentive. now the food is just delicious!! i've ordered a few different things, i even would love to go back to try more of their items on the menu! my son loves the mickey mouse pancake! it's super cute. i've gone with family, & with a friend. deffo recommend especially to have their breakfast foods! Better choice than over denny's & i love dennys! but to support local businesses, this is it

Justin F.

Me and my little sister wanted to go and grab some lunch on a rainy day and decided to try this place out that had decent reviews, Once we arrived to Sandi's Diner we noticed there was 3 street parking spots in the front (which is where we parked) and more parking in the back. The business had an old rockabilly them from the outside and the inside was even more vibrant! When we walked inside Sandi's we were quickly greeted and asked to sit anywhere. They had awesome old memorabilia on the walls and throughout the restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and explained the menu and the cleanliness of the business was very clean. Me and my sister decided to order omelette's with drinks and a side of Parmesan wings. Once we received our food it was delicious and was perfect temperature. I would highly recommend this place for either breakfast or lunch! Thank you Sandi's Diner!

Allison P.

Great waffle and perfectly cooked scrambled eggs! Light and fluffy. Several burgers and sandwiches to choose from too.

Niki B.

This was our first time here since they moved locations. Food was just as good. Service was great. The wait getting the food was a bit long but we did over hear the owner saying that they had no wait staff because no one wants to work, which is true these days. Our waitress was very nice. But it was all worth the wait. We even got the famous cinnamon roll. Will go back.

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JR D.

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10 years ago

Nice little place for breakfast and lunch. The poblano soup was great. Buns are homemade for the sliders. Good size portions for the cost. Well worth a try! read more

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Polo G.

10 years ago

Good service and fresh food but didn't have many options on the menu. We had the breakfast sandwich, another breakfast plate and a omelette nothing was incredible but was good. It did have some of the best coffee I have had in a diner. read more

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Angelica R.

7 years ago

My husband and I love this place!!! We come and eat here every time we come to corpus. The food is soo good. Our favorite thing on the menu is the grand daddy waffle and the poblano soup!!! Can't wait to come back. This is our go to place in corpus. Would highly recommend trying this place out. read more

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Duane H.

10 years ago

Great food, breakfast or diner and friendly staff. I have never had a bad meal here. Don't miss this gem!

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Roxanne A.

8 years ago

Sandi's diner is a must! We tried it out for the first time today and it did not disappoint! The waffles are the best ever and the omelets were the bomb! My family also tried the burgers and they were delicious! You also must get the funnel cake fries, they were so amazing!!!!! They also sale old fashion candy and memorabilia and it was really inexpensive. We will definitely be back!!! read more

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Mike R.

11 years ago

Love this place! Every time I go, I always get their lunch tacos, chicken tacos on homemade corn, with their onion rings. Try their signature poblano soup! Absolutely tasty with a kick to it. read more

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Will W.

11 years ago

They have good food the milkshakes are awesome. I have 3 kids and they had something for all of them. The staff was very friendly. I'm just upset I found this place on my last day here. read more

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Sheri M.

11 years ago

Awesome restaurant! Visited during my first trip to Corpus and they had an awesome breakfast. .can't wait to go back for lunch.

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Sindi A.

11 years ago

Biscuits are so yummy...food and service is excellent...they even make their tortillas from scratch too!!

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Amanda M.

8 years ago

Thank God for good coffee! We were visiting from out of town so finding a decent cup of coffee to go with my breakfast was a must! The food was awesome and the decor was pretty neto if you ask me if we come back to corpus we will definitely visit Sandis again! read more

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Scott R.

8 years ago

My bacon cheddar was good, 1 small piece of bacon on a $7 burger is pretty crappy. $6 for about 10 onion rings. The food was good, but dont expect large servings. read more

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Andrea Q.

9 years ago

pretty cool atmosphere. service was professional and quick. we both had the grand waffle plate, with one waffle, 2 eggs and your choice of meat. the waffle was fluffy and soft. the coffee was nice and strong. it wasn't amazing, but it was good. hester's is right around the corner, so i would go to hester's instead next time. read more

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C O.

8 years ago

Eh! So so! Nothing special about food. Had turkey dinner (pricey to me without desert). Stuffing tasted like Stove Top brand dressing. Place nicely decorated though. read more

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Betzy M.

8 years ago

5 star for the service. I personally did not eat here but ordered food for my cousins at the hospital nearby. They were so tired of Whataburger. So it was nice to find another affordable place nearby. The owner walked the meals over to the hospital and was very sweet when taking my order. Will be eating here for sure next time I am in Corpus. read more

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Jimmy P.

11 years ago

I had eggs sunny side up with hashbrowns, biscuits and pleased to see fresh tomatoes on the menu - would definitely go back again. Very enjoyable breakfast, although, the menu is a bit limited as I hoping to see biscuits AND gravy on the menu. read more

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Jack F.

11 years ago

Sandi did not miss a beat. Quickly served beverages and order taken with suggestions to meet the need. First visit today went smooth and all the food served was cooked as ordered and served very quick. I am always looking for the best or new place for great food all over Texas and this place gave what I was looking for!!!! Thank you, I will be back with friends. Waiting for lunch on Friday!! read more

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Dylan C.

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11 years ago

The food was exceptional. Definitely looking forward to having my Breakfast here every Saturday morning.

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Terry C.

9 years ago

Hard to find a traditional breakfast nook in Corpus. Sandis is a gem. A hearty portion of homemade biscuits and gravy with eggs and sausage. However the secret is the poblano soup. Order a cup of this and spread it over your eggs and potatoes! read more

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Art S.

8 years ago

I've only had the burgers here but they are sooooo good. Love the fries too. Like having cooked them at home but without getting your kitchen dirty. read more

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Gloria S.

8 years ago

Freakin awesome slider and onion rings today. My partner had the waffle and fresh baked biscuits. A treasure you need to enjoy while in Town. read more

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B R.

9 years ago

Awesome little place. Based on recommendations here we got a cup of the poblano soup to go with breakfast. Delicious!

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Lisa C.

9 years ago

Great food, good prices and we had the best waitress ever! Chelsea was incredible! Decimate must eat place in Corpus Christi.

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Shereen B.

9 years ago

Locally owned which I love. Kim is our favorite waitress. Sandi the owner, comes around and visits with customers Bread/buns are homemade daily and melts in your mouth. Desserts are fresh made and YUMMY!!! Food is fixed to order, not waiting under a heat lamp going "stale" for someone to order. Get a milkshake!!! read more

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CJ J.

12 years ago

Great find! Everything seems homemade or at least prepared as if the chef/cook really wants to earn your repeat business. SERVICE FIRST: Could Sandi be any nicer? If I lived there I would want to be her new best friend. :D She told us all about places to go while we were in town -- she even suggested competing restaurants in case we were not back in her neighborhood before we left! What a sweet lady!! Before we left she came by with a hand written post-it of all the place she had told us about. Table service etiquette was spot-on. (Side note: If one more waitress holds a tray full of food or hot coffee right over our infant while they hand us our food/drinks with the other hand I am going to friggin lose it. I used to be a waitress and I hope I never did that. I can't imagine I did, even in high school that would have seemed stupid to me. Sorry to be rude or use a word like stupid, but seriously, peeps!) Sorry to go off, but needless to say Sandi did NOT do that, she was uber careful and proper in her table service. PROS: Waffles were delish -- you can get them with fruit toppings which everyone at my table did while I (the low-carbing mama that I am) felt sad and left out UNTIL I got my amazing Chevy 57 omelette that made everything better. :D It's not one of those crazy monster humongous omelets (why cant I spell omelets -- that doesn't look right but spell check says it is...) but it is big and yummy with a side of green chile colored homemade salsa. It didn't taste like chiles though, so maybe it was tomatillos but I didn't see any seeds so I couldn't really tell. Very yummy. She gave me a side of fresh cantaloupe instead of the potatoes, very accommodating. Bacon was perfect -- crunchy and not greasy at all. One of our kiddos got lunch so was able to get one of their homemade milkshakes -- looked legit and she said it was great. Homemade muffins, cinnamon rolls, pastries of all kinds in a standing cooler looked wonderful but nobody in our party ordered any. :( I would have liked to sneak a bite. CONS: Too far away from Dallas for us to eat there all the time. :) If we are ever back in Corpus we'd love to come back to this place. Sandi seems like a great lady who is doing it right. You locals should keep this lady in business, she mentioned she has a daughter and grand-daughter who live with her, it would be nice to see this hard working, cheerful woman who takes care of her family get rewarded for trying so hard to do everything from scratch and not skimp on the food/service. read more

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Xtina L.

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11 years ago

I haver never been to this restaurant, but always thought it would be the bomb. No. The slider burgers taste like microwave meat. Rather eat a white castle burger. And those are gross. read more

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Rob L.

11 years ago

We have been looking for a new place to have breakfast in town and we're glad we tried Sandi's! Kids loved their Mickey and Minnie pancakes. The in-house made tortillas were great with my breakfast tacos and the salsa was delicious. My wife enjoyed a burger and fresh onion rings. To top it off, the Ghirardelli white chocolate mocha was amazing. read more

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Abe V.

12 years ago

Was in town for the weekend and did not want to eat at a chain restaurant. We found Sandi's on yelp!. Breakfast was delicious, it was exactly what we were wanting. Hearty breakfast, great services and the waffles were delicious. I was really impress with their home made biscuit, they were the size of small hamburger buns but really delicious. Will diffidently go back. read more

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Sheila F.

11 years ago

Had the Tuesday special of a turkey dinner with all the fixings. It was fabulous!! The turkey was so tender and well flavored. The sides were delicious as well. I couldn't resist a gingerbread man cookie and a snicker doodle cookie...can't wait to eat them! Thanks for a great lunch! read more

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Kathy W.

10 years ago

Wonderful homemade food, friendly staff, great 60's retro family atmosphere. Make sure you try her homemade apple cinnamon buns - they are fantastic! read more

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Ray B.

10 years ago

Great pricing and nice work for a local diner. Fast service and homemade food. Feels like home.

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Brandy E.

10 years ago

The best diner in Texas is true!! They make their buns fresh everyday my meal and service was excellent definitely worth it!!

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Shonnah G.

13 years ago

We heard about this place from a friend that loves old muscle cars and great food. He raved about how great everything was, so we had to go check it out. Our experience started with the fabulous smells of fresh, baked bread and pastries, and we hadn't even left the truck yet! We were greeted at the front door by Sandi herself! The restaurant was clean and had muscle car décor, adorning the walls and checkerboard tablecloths that accented everything thing perfectly. Elvis Presley was playing through the speakers, "Ain't Nothing but a Hound Dog", and we just couldn't help but feel that we were transported back in time! The menu had a wide range of foods to please ANY pallet. My husband chose the '57 Chevy omelette, it was a large portion and he said it was great. I had Sandi's Smokin' Sliders on homemade bread (you choose 3) I chose chicken, sausage, & pulled pork with grilled onions and onion rings. These were the best sliders I have ever had! The pulled pork with grilled onions was to die for!! The onion rings were so good they were very crispy and didn't fall apart when you took a bite, they stayed in tact bite after delicious bite. We finished off our meal with some sticky buns, that were still warm and fresh out of the oven. Everything was so delicious and the waitstaff was very attentive. If you're looking for a change from the same ol' same ol', then Sandi's Diner is the place to be! We will definitely be back! read more

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Lee N.

11 years ago

The homemade corn breakfast tacos were super yummy and add on a biscuit side. Nice cute place.

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Marie G.

10 years ago

Great food and service! Loved the diner atmosphere and the friendly staff, will return !!

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3801 S Staples
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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What time does Sandi's Diner open?

Sandi's Diner opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.Sandi's Diner opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday.Sandi's Diner opens at 5:00 PM on Saturday.Sandi's Diner opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Sandi's Diner close?

Sandi's Diner closes at 7:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday.Sandi's Diner is closed on Wednesday.Sandi's Diner closes at 10:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Sandi's Diner closes at 2:00 PM on Saturday.Sandi's Diner closes at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Tue 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMWed ClosedThu-Fri 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMSat 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Does Sandi's Diner take credit cards?

Yes, Sandi's Diner takes credit cards.

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Does Sandi's Diner have catering options?

No, Sandi's Diner does not have catering options.

Does Sandi's Diner serve alcohol?

No, Sandi's Diner does not serve alcohol.

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Does Sandi's Diner allow dogs?

Yes, Sandi's Diner allows dogs.

Does Sandi's Diner have TVs?

No, Sandi's Diner does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sandi's Diner have bike parking?

Yes, Sandi's Diner has bike parking.

Does Sandi's Diner have outdoor seating?

No, Sandi's Diner does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Sandi's Diner have parking?

Yes, Sandi's Diner has parking options. Street Parking

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Does Sandi's Diner have free WiFi?

Yes, Sandi's Diner has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Sandi's Diner takes you back in time to the 1960's with an old time diner menu and an atmosphere to remind you how simple life was. serving fresh made in house pastries and breakfast all day. Enjoy the best hamburger on a homemade bun, fries and a hand dipped milkshake or float served with an old time glass bottle coke. Try our special Sandi's Smokin Sliders and choose three slider choices made with pulled pork, pulled chicken, sausage or beef accompanied with diner fries or onion rings. Come by and see us we would love to hear from you. See ya soon.

History

Established in 2013.

we are brand new and have only been open two weeks. we are excited to begin this business and keep it open for years to come. Come and enjoy and let us know how we are doing.

Meet the Business Owner: sandi C.

Sandi ownes, manages and cooks at the Diner. She has been in the restaurant business as a waitress for 37 years here in Corpus Christi. All the bread is fresh everyday made in house and all menu items are homemade and yummy.

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(7 reviews)

5.4 mi

First day of Corpus vacation. I was walking along the little touristy area just north of the USS…read moreLexington. I Yelp'ed on the iPhone; I first found a cajun restaurant that seemed well recommended (the others around it were not), but could not find the location of it. So Plan B, found Dot'z and the exterior looked cute like a 50's dinerish place on the beach. Ordering was a little tricky, it's up on the wall but you can combine things you see on the wall. Wait staff was alright, not overly eager to serve, but not rude or disrespectful. You order and it takes maybe 5-10 mins to get a meal out. The ice cream also looked good, but did not sample any on this go around. I went with the chicken sandwich to try and stay a little healthy in this haven of beach food. Came very plain jane. I don't recall if it had mushrooms on it or not, but I distinctly remember thinking I paid for this?!? It had the appearance of fast food burger joint, not trendy little place on the beach. They have small inside seating but if a few folks are there, they have a covered patio area that is a good break from the sun. No fans or ventialtion that I recall outside. They also have a nice playground right outside if you need to occupy the kids in a safe place while you eat. Overall, I wanted to like the charm of the place, but could just not get into it. Thus, 3 stars.

Came for a day trip to the beach and brought along our dogs. We were anxious to find a restaurant…read morethat accepted animals. Dotz is one of those places. We were able to sit outside on their patio with our dogs and enjoy a good hot dog. The food experience isn't something to get excited about, but we were really happy they were accommodating to us since we brought our pets. The atmosphere is fun and the hot dogs are good. Great place to come if you have a large family!

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Grilled Chicken Croissant Sandwich

BACON SAUSAGE PIZZA

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Kids having fun playing checkers as their eating dessert

Chops & Eggs

Locally owned & operated

10 years in business

Food service was great very attentive and friendly! Food came out very quick! Our waiter was very…read morepolite with us and made the atmosphere very welcoming.

Came here for brunch and had the Old Fashion Bene. Definitely a classic, and I loved it. The…read morehollandaise was really well balanced, not overly tangy, which made everything come together nicely. All the ingredients tasted fresh and home made. Service was great. Our server was very kind and let us take our time even though there was a post-church rush. It was very lively yet relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, a solid brunch spot I'd come back to.

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California Omelette

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Amazing vodka cocktail

Water Street Oyster Bar

Shout out to Micheal at the bar! Several local suggested this restaurant for vibes and tasty…read moreseafood. They did not disappoint because the service was good and the food was delicious. Let's start with the crabcakes. I am a Maryland girl so I have very high expectations. This concept is nothing like a Maryland crabcake but it is absolutely delicious and the remoulade elevated the flavors of the shrimp, the black drum fish as well as the crab cake. Thanks, Micheal. I had a flavorful cocktail along with my dish.. cheers to one night of work in Corpus Christi. We have delicious food from Water Street oyster bar.

The food was absolutely delicious, and that's the only reason I'm giving more than one star…read more Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the experience. We felt like we were being profiled. When we ordered a shot, our bartender questioned us not once, but twice. First, she asked if we were sure that was what we wanted. After we confirmed, she brought up the price and again asked if we were really sure that was the drink we wanted. It came across as if she assumed we couldn't afford it or didn't know what we were ordering. There was no reason to question our order, and it made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. We came to enjoy a nice meal, not to feel judged. It's disappointing because the food was excellent, but customer service is just as important. I hope management addresses this so other guests don't have a similar experience.

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This is a beautiful bar. In the past, we have sat there and had fresh oysters and drinks.

Amberjack special

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Snapper special

Luciano's Italian Restaurant

Server was great and was very knowledgeable with food/wine parings…read more Cute little gem in corpus.

Great Italian food , the service was excellent. The establishment has white table cloths which…read moreadded to a nice environment.

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They market this as a NAPA Cab! They are either ignorant or trying to deceive patrons.

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Andy's Country Kitchen

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Island Joes Coffee and Gallery

Really good coffee and service. The prices are a bit high ($$$), but they have a lot of options to…read morechoose from, not just also breakfast and other items. The breakfast was okay. I got the avocado bread and thought it came with an egg, but I checked again and realized this version doesn't include egg. My college kids also ordered breakfast, but they weren't very impressed either.‍ Overall, good quality and nice service, just make sure to read the menu carefully before ordering

We went to Island Joe's on a busy Sunday morning, and despite multiple cars in the drive thru and a…read morelong line inside, we did not wait long. We ordered food and beverages and both came out quickly. The cucumber toast was perfection and the Americano was smooth and delicious. Island Joe's has a large outdoor seating area, merchandise to purchase, and adult beverages if you're feeling froggy. We'll definitely be back to try more.

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Energy bite and the trangula ice coffe-very good

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The Blue Clove Seafood Bar and Grill

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 My party of 3 came on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the weekly farmers market in the parking lot and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. You can tell that the chef(s) pour their heart into eat dish prepared. My mother in law and I both ordered salads and my wife ordered the snapper tacos and we all ate every single bite! The ambiance is great for a casual family meal and there is also a bar area as well. My only suggestion is for the restaurant to please oh please put a bit into upgrading the bathrooms. It really is a disservice to the customers and experience when some of the stalls don't close and the toilets are literally falling apart and closed with plastic instead of the normal parts they should be. However, we will be back and recommend it to others for a great casual meal with excellent food, good service and reasonable prices!

This location is in a shared plaza with plenty of parking. The outside doesn't look like much but…read morethe magic inside is the food. It wasn't very busy so we got a table right away and our waitress was friendly and knowledgable about the menu. The interior is a bit dark and has a minimal vibe. The seafood gumbo was excellent, lots of flavor and seafood. My husband said the honey mustard dressing was the best he has had. The blackened chicken on my salad was cooked and seasoned perfectly. My husband really enjoyed his salmon. I thought the caesar dressing was on the light side. The portion size was good and filling. The prices were decent as well.

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Four cheese mahi mahi pesto pasta and cosmo.

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Doc's Seafood & Steaks

This was my first time trying Doc's and if there is one thing to be said - the atmosphere can't be…read morebeat! nestled under the bridge, you are sure to get a great view no matter where you are sat in the restaurant. Popping in for an early lunch, we had front row seats to the water and items came out really quickly. For drinks, we opted for a mermaid water (in a bucket, of course) and costal cooler and both were delicious starts to the meal! To eat, we had the Cajun fries (toped with crawfish tails, bacon, and cheese), the self titled "clam chowda," and the grilled coconut shrimp. The fries were good, but the crawfish tails were quite dried up and rubbery. Would have rather them not been included all together, as it really took away from the crispy yet fluffy fries that were cooked to perfection. The chowder, which the menu boasts is the best in town, isn't lying! A delicious bit from the first spoonful to the last. The grilled coconut shrimp was the star of the show. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, it is my worst nightmare to get an overcooked shrimp and they nailed it, along with the light sides the dish felt refreshing and just what you want on a humid/hot day. I had seen reviews that mentioned it is pricey, and it certainly is. A lot of places on the island are, but this felt a little too over the top in comparison and for what it was. Something to keep in mind especially if you are feeding a large number of people on your bill.

Our first time here. We came to Doc's after a couple other destinations were closed unannounced…read more Docs was really busy. A shot wait on the deck out front, a chance to chat and we were called in. Being a summer day, the doors were open to the back deck and it creates a breezy, airy environment. Wife ordered the Seafood Lover's plate...a little of each of their fried offerings and I ordered a ribeye plate (prices at market prices)...a little surprise on the market price came with the bill. The service was on point, not too frequent and the food arrived in very reasonable time given the number of diners. My steak was a little on the gristle-y side though cooked perfectly and the flavor was fantastic. The baby potatoes were great. The green beans included were a bit over seasoned with the garilc...some heat I didn't expect. Wife thought her entrées were great. She had some leftovers...not me. So the price is what docks a star. It was a little surprise since the price for my meal wasn't on the menu...I guess I should have asked. I've not paid quite that much at a couple of steakhouses in town. But it WAS a good steak. We're already ready with what we'll order on our next visit.

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Upstairs dining and bar

Kids cheese burger

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Lower bar area

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C B.

176

311

3 years ago

Disappointing breakfast experience I recently visited Sandi's Diner for breakfast and, while I appreciate that it's a locally owned business, I was disappointed with certain aspects of my dining experience. I ordered the pancake platter which included two eggs, bacon, hash browns, and pancakes. The meal arrived on two separate plates, but I was immediately put off by the presentation. The plate with the eggs, hash browns, and bacon had two ketchup packets placed right in the middle, which was unappetizing. The hash browns were a deep-fried frozen patty, similar to what I'd get from a fast-food chain like McDonald's. I expect hash browns at a sit down restaurant to be made from scratch, not purchased from the freezer section of Sam's club. Additionally, the pancakes were accompanied by single-use Smucker's syrup and butter packets. I was disheartened to see the use of so many single-use condiments, as it felt wasteful and not what I expect from a sit-down restaurant. I understand the convenience of such packaging, but I would have preferred condiments served in reusable containers for a more enjoyable dining experience. How about 100pct maple syrup in reusable containers? While I commend Sandi's Diner for being a successful local establishment, I believe there is room for improvement in terms of food quality and presentation. As someone who values sustainability and quality in dining, I hope to see positive changes in the future. read more

Sandi C.

126

9 years ago

has a 60's hotrod diner feel food is amazing the wait staff is great and the owner is awesome found nothing wrong with this place its like a blast to the past The grand waffle was amazing it tasted like a funnel cake read more

Coastal M.

3 years ago

BEST funnel cake fries and cinnamon rolls I eaten in the Coastal Bend. The cinnamon rolls are the size of a large plate and so good. A must try!!!! read more

Mike B.