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Tortuga's Saltwater Grill, Port Aransas, TX

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.8
4.8
733 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to Tortuga's Saltwater Grill! The premier seafood & steak restaurant of Port Aransas

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (361) 749-2739
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please feel free to contact us regarding any questions about large parties or booking for a private event or catering
  • Neighbourhood
    Port Aransas
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 733 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Overall

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Food

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Service

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Value

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Good for groups

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Healthy

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Hot spot

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Great for fine wines

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Lively

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Most Booked

  • Corpus Christi

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests frequently praise the "delicious seafood" and "fantastic wine selection." The restaurant's fun, relaxed atmosphere and professional staff make it a "must-visit" spot in Port Aransas. Reservations are recommended for a seamless experience.

733 Reviews
  1. dee

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time to Tortuga’s and what a delicious experience. The staff were very pleasant; Laura, our server, was a delight. The charbroiled red snapper and southern fried shrimp entrees= delicious. The Tortuga Cake and Chocolate Explosion= delicious. This will be a regular stop on our beach getaways.

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  2. Sammie

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place with great seafood and the service was extremely kind and welcoming

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  3. Servando

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great! Highly recommended!

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  4. Alex

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best crab cakes and poke bowl! Never have to wait long.

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  5. Brandy

    Central Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! The lobster bisque and truffle fries were very good. Waitress was very sweet and energetic. It was busy so our visit started out noisy but once a couple tables left it was nice. We will definitely be back!

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  6. Richard

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emily our server was very responsive and best ever. I will ask for Emily C every time I come in!

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  7. gina

    Corpus Christi

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Tortuga’s I will definitely be returning The food was amazing & The service was great From 1-10 definitely a 10....

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  8. Mark

    New Mexico

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A true gem for the island. The food was delicious and service was prompt and courteous. They even alerted us that our table was ready early. We will definitely be back and recommend to our friends.

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  9. Vickie

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four ladies on a girls weekend had an outstanding experience on our “dine out” night. Our waiter, Reuben, took great care of our every need and request for our entire three hour stay. We had beautiful and tasty dishes and perfect cocktails and wine from start to finish. We made some great memories that evening! Looking forward to dining there again in the future!

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  10. Jose

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and service was very attentive!

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FAQs

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (361) 749-2739.

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 733 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

429 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4010

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Port Aransas
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (361) 749-2739
  • Private party facilities
    Please feel free to contact us regarding any questions about large parties or booking for a private event or catering
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