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Doc's Seafood and Steaks
Fresh seafood, stunning bayside views, and Texas hospitality on Padre Island.
4.8(5 reviews)
$$
seafood
bars
Enjoy locally sourced seafood dishes like crab-stuffed flounder, shrimp queso, and raw oysters in a bayside setting.
Savor hearty steaks and grilled entrees, including blackened chicken and other meat specialties.
Sip on creative cocktails, margaritas, and drinks like the Jalapeño Dosarita, served with beautiful presentation.
Dine with stunning views of the bay from shaded outdoor tables or open-air indoor areas.
Relax in a casual environment with a kids' play area and pet-friendly options downstairs.
Order from our to-go menu with convenient delivery to your table or for takeaway.
Fresh seafood, stunning bayside views, and Texas hospitality on Padre Island.
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Doc's Seafood and Steaks is a beloved waterfront restaurant in Corpus Christi, offering a relaxed bayside dining experience with fresh, locally sourced seafood and hearty steaks. Located right off the JFK Causeway, we serve generous portions at moderate prices, featuring dishes like crab-stuffed flounder, bacon-wrapped shrimp, and creative cocktails. With indoor and outdoor seating, a family-friendly atmosphere including a kids' play area, and exceptional service, we're the go-to spot for locals and visitors seeking delicious food with a view. Our commitment to quality and a welcoming vibe makes every meal memorable.
Great food and drinks. Food is very reasonably priced, and big portions! Drinks are a tad expensive but worth it. Everything tasted great and the drinks were so pretty looking. Resteraunt has a great view of the water, and our waittress was very sweet. Ignore the bite taken out of the picture, food was so good I couldn’t put it down long enough to take a good picture 🤣
No wonder this restaurant is so highly rated. We started with shrimp queso and tortilla chips along with margaritas, and everything was delicious. Sitting outside by the water made the experience even better — such a relaxing, bayside vibe. For entrées, we ordered the bacon-wrapped shrimp and the crab-stuffed flounder. The seafood was incredibly fresh, exactly what you’d hope for at a restaurant right next to the bay. Since we had our fido with us, we sat downstairs near the bar and kids’ play area. Even though we ordered from the to-go menu, the staff kindly delivered everything right to us downstairs. Great food, great service, and a wonderful overall experience. If you’d like, I can also make this shorter, more casual, or Google/Yelp-style.
Fresh, local seafood what one should expect from a restaurant on the coast. The Mahi/Shrimp plate that was a lunch special on this day, it was prepared properly and hit the mark. The Bloody Mary was good as well. The server, Jazz, was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful with making a selection. Doc's is located on the water, right of the JFK Causeway offering outdoor or open air seating inside on nice days so there is a nice view of the bay.
First we were placed at the perfect table with the best view of the water while still being shaded. Enjoyed the variety of the drink menu. Ordered the Cucumber Watermelon Lemonade and the Jalapeño Dosarita, Starters were great - Raw Oysters & Watermelon Tuna. However when it came to the entrees, the Docs Yardbird sounded great in theory but was a bit too heavy handed on the blackening seasoning (still enjoyable) and would try it again, but it was not as awesome as the Lemon Caper Tuna (fantastic in flavor and cook - rare to med rare) and the green beans were cooked well with a lemon pepper seasoning. We will be back for sure! 😍
This was my first trip to Texas and Corpus Christi, and I decided to take a solo trip. This place came highly recommended, and I can see why. Gabby was such a sweet waitress and very accommodating, even while handling a busy crowd. She truly deserves recognition and a raise. The sunset was absolutely gorgeous and made the whole experience worth it. The only negative observation I had was with the owner/manager (tall, slim white man). He was walking around asking tables how they liked their food and if they needed anything, but he walked right past me and only spoke to the tables in front of and behind me. It may have been unintentional, but it did feel strange and made me feel a little out of place for a moment. Overall, my visit was great, and I would probably return.
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