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Where to eat in Corpus Christi

57 hand-picked places in Corpus Christi, chosen for people who are in town for something and have one night to get dinner right.

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Top Tables in Corpus Christi

Water Street Oyster Bar Restaurant · $$$ · Downtown, Marina Arts District
Corpus Christi's signature seafood house for a special night, raw bar and fresh Gulf catch.
309 N Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Republic of Texas Bar & Grill Steak house · $$$$ · Downtown, atop the Omni Corpus Christi
Texas's only revolving restaurant, 20 stories up with a full turn of bay views over dinner.
900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Doc's Seafood and Steaks Seafood restaurant · $$$ · Padre Island Dr
Locally loved for the water view and a menu that covers both steak and fresh seafood well.
13309 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

Late Night in Corpus Christi

Executive Surf Club Bar & grill · $$ · Downtown, Marina Arts District
Surf-shop-turned-live-music-venue downtown, food and drinks running late with a band most nights.
306 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon Bar · $$ · Downtown
Downtown whiskey bar with live music that keeps going after most kitchens close.
709 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Caller & Critic Bar · $$$ · Downtown, Omni Corpus Christi
Newly remodeled lounge with live music on select evenings, a stylish late option downtown.
900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Healthy in Corpus Christi

Bien Merite Bakery and Restaurant Restaurant · $$ · South Staples
Scratch-made bakery and cafe fare that shows up on every local healthy-eating list.
3104 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Ginger Cafe & Grill Mediterranean restaurant · $$ · South Staples
Shawarma, kabobs and fresh Middle Eastern plates, a genuinely healthy option.
7009 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Middle East Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant · $ · Everhart Rd
Falafel and shawarma plates that regulars call the healthiest lunch in town.
5405 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Sushi in Corpus Christi

Umiya Sushi Japanese restaurant · $$ · Padre Island Dr
Well-rated Japanese kitchen and sushi bar, a local go-to.
4101 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Aka Sushi Downtown Japanese restaurant · $$ · Downtown, Water St
Downtown sushi spot an easy walk from the bayfront.
415 N Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Yoshi Japanese Cuisine Sushi restaurant · $$ · Everhart Rd
Top-rated Japanese restaurant known for fresh, well-made rolls.
5898 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

Italian in Corpus Christi

Luciano's Italian Restaurant Italian restaurant · $$ · South Alameda
Old-school red-sauce Italian that's a longtime local favorite.
1821 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Bellino Ristorante Italiano e Bottega Italian restaurant · $$ · South Alameda
Italian restaurant and bottega combo, one of the highest-rated in town.
3815 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Cafe Italia Italian restaurant · $ · South Staples
Casual, reliable Italian spot with a loyal local following.
4117 S Staples St #200, Corpus Christi, TX 78411