The dive bar on the Island is exactly what this imagine. Guys playing pool in the back and strong…read moredrinks getting made in the front. Happy hour prices can't be beat in a vacation town...

Definitely time for an update. Long story short, Go!…read more Shortys was opened in 1946 and is the oldest bar on the island. But those are just basic dry facts and the history of Shortys is far from basic and dry. Most recently,Shortys survived yet another drenching by a hurricane. This one was one of the worst in Texas history. Somehow,this little wooden structure survived when cement ones down the street were totaled. Somehow,the person that owned the ground below Shortys decided not to renew the lease. Believe me when I say, it was controversial on the island, is an understatement. So,the owner did the right thing. Found another spot and moved the building there After months of closure,repair,add on etc. Shortys next life began. This is my first trip down since it reopened so I just had to go. Walking in,you just can't believe it's exactly the same after surviving a hurricane and being moved. Wow! The old original floor boards are there as proof and a constant reminder to never loose faith and where there's a will there's a way Definite Big GO!

Nice vibes to come and have some adult beverages...they have karaoke on Thursday thru Sunday. At…read moretimes they have live music. They provide free pool and free popcorn. They run drink specials everyday. Plenty of TV's to watch live sports. Service is great as well and usually the owners are there as well...all in all a nice small place to relax and just enjoy...

The bartender was quick to serve us. I actually like a dive bar, but the smoke was horrible here…read moreeven though there couldn't have been 20 people there. There is a patio but only two chairs and the smoke from inside was wafting out. I had one beer and left. We went for the musician who was playing. He was advertised as starting at 6. We got there about 6:15 and he took a break about 6:25!

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.

The best thing about this place was the homemade tortillas with butter! The hot sauce was OK. Our…read moreservice was great. Our waitress was so sweet. The ambience was nice. Our food was just mediocre.

Thursday 4:00 p.m., bartender behind the bar was an extremely rude old lady. False advertisement on…read morehappy hour prices for domesticated beer. They definitely charge you full price, and then they treat you like garbage. Now I know that y'all have a hard time getting good workers and Port aransas, but I've run three restaurants in two grocery stores and know all about customer service. And this lady needs to be fired , with the attitude she had she wouldn't even have got the job in the first place. She overcharged me for my two beers , and keep in mind domesticated beers that were supposed to be on happy hour price. I was charged $9.50 for two beers that were supposed to be on happy hour. And then when I had questions about it , I got talked to like I was a dog. Like I said the old lady, who work Thursday April 25th, the only bartender that was behind the bar , at 4:00 p.m. , I live in houston, but I work in Port Aransas Monday through Friday , and we go to all the bars around there a lot . And this is the first time I've ever been treated this way by bars made .

Summer dresses The Gaff up for Christmas! Brad plays all the best songs for the crowd. Great…read morebartenders, serving up some pizza and their french dip sandwich. Really enjoyed the night!

We love "The Gaff" and we always stop in every time we are on island. The pizza, the cold beer and…read moreatmosphere is over the top! Live music and naturally the Belt Sander races are just added bonuses to an already fun place!! Highly recommend!

love the vibes here!! love the different options of games you can play and the dance floor space…read more We played corn hole and pool. Bartender was very nice despite working all by herself on a busy night! Can't wait to be back to celebrate my birthday here!

Locals hangout, great drink specials and a good kitchen producing great burgers and an awesome…read morefried bologna sandwich. Don't go if u hate cigarette smoke.

Service was the best we've had on the island. So friendly and attentive. What a great atmosphere…read more And the food was really good too. Great Pizza!

This place was great. But our favorite bartender Amber isn't here anymore Honestly. This place has…read morechanged for the worse. Do you know where she's working now???

Fun, laid back joint. Shrimp and dirty rice can't be beat! Will back when in town. Fun shop next…read moredoor as well.

Delicious crayfish ettoufee. Deep rich roux! Followed by shrimp boil. We couldn't eat it all…read more Service impeccable. Highly recommend!

I love the concept of this bar. Before I even walked it (it was my birthday night), staff made sure…read morethe experience was exciting! I love that you can change from different vibes like hip hop club vibes to, live music, and whiskey bar country vibes. Overall, i really liked the place. I do believe the drinks/shots were a little pricey but other than that my friends and I really enjoyed our time here!

Manager accused us of at looking at other costumers who were drunk and throwing up as being weird…read more Never had a response like this before. So they asked us to leave. I'm confused.

Port A Beachlodge is the only place I know of where you can sit right on the beach and actually see…read morethe ocean while you eat, and that alone makes it pretty special. The vibe is laid-back and very beachy, which I enjoyed. I ordered the cheeseburger and it hit the spot, and the waitstaff was friendly and welcoming. That said, parking is limited, and if you're in a wheelchair, you'll likely need assistance getting into the restaurant. While there is a ramp, the door itself isn't accessible. Overall, it's a fun place to grab a bite with a view.

Great place. If you're looking for a no frill place on the beach. Great food. Dog friendly. Great…read morestaff