Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Katz 21 Steak and Spirits

4.8

4.8 (985)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

Katz 21 Steak & Spirits, the city’s finest Prime Steakhouse, is relocated on the South side of Corpus Christi and is setting the standard for the premier fine dining experience. Specializing in wet-aged prime beef and fresh seafood that is sourced daily, Katz 21 also offers an award winning wine list that is sure to please every palate. Three elegant private dining rooms, perfect for all occasions, can accommodate from 10 to 150 guests. Whether you are having a cocktail or glass of wine before dinner, or enjoying the best in live entertainment after your meal, Club 21 is one of Corpus' liveliest bars.

Top review

Kristina

Dined 6 days ago

I always live Katz. We come from out of town just for the professional staff and ambiance.

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Popular dish

Katz's Famous Prime Rib

SALT

4.8

4.8 (1332)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

McAllen

About the restaurant

SALT-New American Table, brought to you by the owners of McAllen’s house.wine & bistro. and Salomé on Main, Chef Larry Delgado and his lovely wife Jessica Delgado. The chef driven menu features local, organic and sustainable products, and a full service bar that boast beautiful, boutique wines, craft beers, and high end spirits!

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Karevip

Dined 3 days ago

Solid service and food was nice. A little loud today but overall good. I would come again.

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Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

4.8

4.8 (586)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Santa Fe's Steakhouse & Cantina is famous for it's award winning steaks, fine wine & handcrafted cocktails. Don't miss out on the Orange Roughy, a favorite. High-end destination serving steaks & seafood backed by a massive wine list, plus live music nights.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food and superb service. Thank you for making my mom’s birthday so special.

Rosmaní

4.8

4.8 (164)

$50 and over

Contemporary Latin

McAllen

About the restaurant

Rosmaní is a fine dinning restaurant specializing in contemporary cuisine, where we proudly deliver the highest level of service, cocktail craftsmanship, and culinary excellence in the RGV. Our establishment offers an elegant and inviting atmosphere that effortlessly blends sophistication with warmth.

From the moment you step through our doors, you'll be captivated by the stylish ambiance and attention to detail that sets Rosmaní apart. Our expertly crafted menu showcases the vibrant flavors and traditional ingredients of Latin cuisine, prepared with a modern twist by our talented culinary team.

At Rosmaní, we go beyond exceptional dining experiences. We are proud to announce that we also serve a brunch experience. Whether you're looking to indulge in our signature dishes during the evening or enjoy a leisurely brunch on the morning, Rosmaní is the destination where passion for food and an inviting atmosphere come together to create an extraordinary culinary journey.

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Jose

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Always a great experience at Rosmani. Food, taste, and presentation is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to every dish. Pricing is very reasonable.

Ambra

4.8

4.8 (257)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

AMBRA combines a globally inspired steakhouse and a chic lounge creating one electrifying dining experience. Inside AMBRA, every foot of space is filled with eye-catching visuals, varied lighting, contrasting materials and textures, lush plants, and a layout of space perfect for mingling, date night, and dining. Take a seat in one of our stylish dining rooms or enjoy al fresco seating in our outdoor patio while sipping mezcal cocktails until closing time, when you dine with us every experience will be one to remember.

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Tara

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Third time ive been here, and its been amzing every time, food is excellent and service

Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas

4.8

4.8 (194)

$50 and over

Seafood

Rockport

About the restaurant

Located off the water in Rockport, TX, Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas brings you the freshest seafood sourced locally with various delicious tapas to choose from. Enjoy sweeping views of the waterfront from our 2nd story, chic and cozy dining area while enjoying fine latin-infused cuisine made fresh daily.

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Luke

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

food is outstanding, the service is excellent! it’s my favorite place to eat!

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.7

4.7 (709)

$30 and under

Seafood

Port Aransas

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tortuga's Saltwater Grill! The premier seafood & steak restaurant of Port Aransas

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William

Dined 3 days ago

If your in Port A for a vacation...you must get to Tortuga's at least once. Get a reservation and enjoy some of the best food on the island. Top notch service, drink/wine menu, and the freshest seafood you can get. Place is amazing and so is the staff.

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Texas de Brazil - Mcallen

4.5

4.5 (923)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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Doyle

Dined 1 day ago

The experience was a pleasent one, I was expecting the steep price tag. So right off the bat, the service is where all the value is here, extremely attentive staff. Of course that is a requirement because of the model the restaurant is based off, still very good service. The selection of meats was great, the flavor of the meats was ok. The saving grace for the meats was the great salad bar were you can select items to enhance the flavor of the meats, although for me, steak or lamb should stand on its own without me having to seek out flavor, especially at that price point, but like I said earlier, the value here is found in the service. I will say the meats where cooked to perfection, they just needed some boost in flavor. Overall experience was nice, can't say with 100% certainty I'll ever be back, but it was nice, nothing wrong with the establishment or the staff, or the amazing selection in red and white wines. I'd give it a solid 8 out of 10 stars. It's simply not my cup of tea. I like my steak, chicken, or lamb to be cared for on an individual level before being plated and brought to me.

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4.4

4.4 (280)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

Industrial-style destination dishing up sushi, bento boxes & craft cocktails, plus a take-out option.

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Kimberly

Dined 7 days ago

Great experience! The food and drinks did not disappoint :)

Toloa Rooftop

4.4

4.4 (55)

$30 and under

Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)

McAllen

About the restaurant

Overlooking North McAllen, TOLOA's rooftop space acts as a studio for creating social experiences around food and drink. A list of seasonally curated cocktails act as an accessory to the open-air patio and lounge from sunset to late night. The food offered focuses on Modern Mexican eatery and is designed to either be shared, provide a small bite, or be ordered as a multi-course dinner. TOLOA is a new way to indulge and be social.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Food was ok But the wine was very good … service was very good enjoyed the evening.., I will be returning again

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