Top 5 Seafood Restaurants Around Corpus Christi

May 17th, 2021 by

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Need dinner plans this week? Hit up one of Corpus Christi’s top-rated seafood restaurants! With rave reviews and delicious bites, you’ll leave full and happy!

Black Diamond Oyster Bar

With a location that’s just mere blocks from the beach and a tantalizing menu, it’s no wonder that Black Diamond Oyster Bar is a favorite for seafood fanatics around town! Black Diamond offers oysters on the half shell, three varieties of baked oysters, an oyster sandwich, and several kinds of fried oysters. They also have other favorites like seared ahi tuna, shrimp & crab queso, gumbo, and all kinds of fish and shrimp dishes.

Blackbeard’s On The Beach

Blackbeard’s on the beach has been delivering delicious meals to Corpus Christi residents since 1991, and it’s no secret why they’re so successful 30 years later – everything from the food to the atmosphere is top-notch! You’ll enjoy friendly service as you munch on one of their signature chilled U-Peel Shrimp appetizers or their handmade crabcakes to start. For your entree, consider one of their shrimp baskets or catfish dinners – you won’t be disappointed!

Water Street Oyster Bar And Sushi Bar

Another popular oyster bar in town, Water Street also takes things up a notch with a sushi bar, too! The menu is perfectly curated to show off what Water Street does best – serving up some of the best oysters and fish in town. You can start your meal with any of their cooked oysters like the pecan-crusted or wood-grilled oysters. You can also treat your tastebuds to something on the raw side with tuna nigiri, the Ocean Roll, or even the Surf Candy poke bowl!

Saltwater Grill

Saltwater Grill has something for everyone on the menu! From their Mahi Mahi Alto Cocina with jumbo lump crab, avocado, pico de gallo, and a signature sauce to the Bacon-Wrapped Crab-Stuffed Shrimp, you’re going to love anything you order! Saltwater Grill changes their menu regularly to feature seasonal dishes, fresh catches, and daily specials that will knock your socks off.

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The Blue Cove

If you’re looking for creative takes on the old classic of oysters, The Blue Cove is going to be your new favorite seafood restaurant! Fans rave about their unique spins on oysters such as the Mac Oysters with bacon, green onions, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and lemon butter that reimagines oysters with mac n cheese flavors. You can also try a sampling of their appetizers with the Muestra Fria De Marisco (cold sampler) that includes ceviche, Thai tuna, crab salad, and five raw oysters.

Which of these fan-favorite seafood restaurants will you visit first?

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