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Tortuga's Saltwater Grill, Port Aransas, TX

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.7
4.7
741 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
23:00
Booked 1 time 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 11:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 10:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (361) 749-2739
  • Website
    https://tortugassaltwatergrill.com/
  • 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

Menu

Served 11am - 3pm

Starters

  • Crab CakeUS$15.00

    Jumbo lump Blue crab mixed with a perfect blend of spices. Served with house remoulade

    • Poke NachosUS$17.00

      Crispy won ton chips topped with shredded cabbage, poke-style sashimi tuna, pineapple-mango salsa, fresh jalapeno and drizzle of sriracha aioli

      • Boudin BallsUS$13.00

        Cajun sausage of pork and rice--breaded and fried crispy. Served with special house remoulade

        • Shrimp CocktailUS$16.00

          Jumbo Gulf shrimp served chilled with house cocktail sauce

          Oysters

          • Chargrilled

            Crusted with garlic-butter, panko, parmesan, and jack cheese

            • Half DozenUS$18.00
            • DozenUS$36.00

          • On the Half Shell

            Ask your server or check the chalkboard for availability

            • Market Price

          Handhelds

          Served with fries

          • Po Boys

            A toasted hoagie roll stuffed full of fried seafood. Dressed with lettuce, tomato and remoulade

            • ShrimpUS$18.00
            • FishUS$18.00
            • OysterUS$18.00
            • Shrimp/Oyster ComboUS$20.00

          • Fish or Shrimp TacosUS$16.00

            Crispy shrimp or fish served on warm tortillas with cabbage, roasted corn, avocado, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and green chile ranch

            • The Big Cheesy BurgerUS$18.00

              You're Going to Love It!!! Creamy house cheese blend (lots of it), lettuce, tomatoes and fried jalapenos

              • Candied Bacon BurgerUS$18.00

                The BEST BURGER you'll ever put in your mouth! House candied bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo

                • Speachless BurgerUS$19.00

                  This Burger Will Leave You Speechless with Peach Marmalade, Grilled Onions, Bacon, and Brie Cheese

                  Salads and Bowls

                  • Blackened Shrimp SaladUS$18.00

                    Butter lettuce, green chile ranch, pico de gallo, bacon, roasted corn, cotija cheese

                    • Grilled Chicken SaladUS$16.00

                      Butter lettuce, red bell pepper, red onion, roma tomato, cucumber, cheddar cheese. Choice of dressing

                      • Black N BleuUS$18.00

                        Beef tenderloin chunks with butter lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, tomatoes and red onion - drizzled with house ranch

                        • Poke Tuna BowlUS$17.00

                          Sashimi tuna, steamed rice, cabbage, pineapple-mango salsa, apple-carrot slaw, cucumber, jalapeno, avocado, crispy wonton strips, poke vinaigrette and sriracha aioli

                          • Southwest Bowl

                            Steamed rice, cabbage, green chile ranch, pico de gallo, bacon, roasted corn, cotija cheese and avocado

                            • ChickenUS$14.00
                            • ShrimpUS$16.00
                            • BeefUS$18.00

                          Entrees

                          • Southern Fried Seafood

                            Lightly breaded, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Served with fries and hush puppies

                            • ShrimpUS$23.00
                            • FishUS$21.00
                            • OystersUS$26.00
                            • All ThreeUS$28.00

                          • Charbroiled or Blackened Fish of the DayUS$24.00

                            Fresh Gulf fish blackened or chargrilled with lemon butter, rice and roasted vegetables

                            • Shrimp and GritsUS$28.00

                              A fan favorite! Gulf shrimp sauteed with crispy bacon, pablano and sweet corn. Served over cheddar grit cakes, topped with a decadent pan sauce. Garnished with green onion and diced tomato

                              Last updated: 3 September 2022

                              What 741 people are saying

                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                              4.7
                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                              • 4.8Food
                              • 4.8Service
                              • 4.5Ambience
                              • 4.5Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              Diners' Choice Awards

                              • 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

                                Neighbourhood gem

                              • Corpus Christi / McAllen

                                Great for fine wines

                              • Corpus Christi / McAllen

                                Great for outdoor dining

                              • 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 is a Port Aransas favorite, praised for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Standout dishes like the shrimp and grits, crab-crusted snapper, and lobster bisque delight diners. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times, ensuring a seamless dining experience at this island gem.

                              741 Reviews

                              1. Bill

                                Corpus Christi

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 4 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                My wife and I both ordered the Black and Bleu 8 oz filet and divided an order of red snapper covered with crab. We get the filet wvery time we go! When my wife eats her first bite, she closes her eyes and says mmmmm! We ended our evening with a piece of key lime pie. It tasted like heaven! Our hats off to the baker!!! The most decadent piece of pie, best whipped cream topping we have wver had, key lime was heavenly, and the crust was sublime! Our favorite place to eat!!! And we live an hour and a half away! Thanks for a wonderful experience for the two of us.

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                              2. Stephanie

                                Corpus Christi

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 4 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Excellent service and incredible brunch! We sat outside and it was so nice! The staff was very friendly. This is one of our favorites in Port A!

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                              3. Linda

                                San Antonio

                                8 reviews

                                4.0

                                8 reviews

                                Dined 5 days ago

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 3
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Food was very good. Had hardly tasted my salad when entree was served, so had to eat them together. Extremely loud. We will return.

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                              4. james

                                Dallas

                                2 reviews

                                5.0

                                2 reviews

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Food was excellent. Our server was attentive. Veal Marsala should permanently be on the menu. And the bartender knows how to make a killer martini. Can’t ask for better.

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                              5. Brad

                                Austin

                                11 reviews

                                4.0

                                11 reviews

                                Dined on 1 January 2025

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 3
                                This place is a solid option for Port Aransas. The service is good, the meals are good, but not great. The drinks are not very good.

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                              6. Kelly

                                Kansas City

                                5 reviews

                                5.0

                                5 reviews

                                Dined on 31 December 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Really great experience! The crab cake is absolutely perfect and the lobster bisque and pear salad was fantastic. Great spot!!!

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                              7. Cody

                                VIP

                                Dallas

                                27 reviews

                                5.0

                                27 reviews

                                Dined on 30 December 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Great food and experience!

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                              8. ROCIO

                                San Antonio

                                8 reviews

                                5.0

                                8 reviews

                                Dined on 23 December 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Excellent cuisine and outstanding service. We loved it.

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                              9. dee

                                Denver

                                7 reviews

                                5.0

                                7 reviews

                                Dined on 9 December 2024

                                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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                              10. Sammie

                                Denver

                                6 reviews

                                5.0

                                6 reviews

                                Dined on 9 December 2024

                                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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                              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 4.7 stars by 741 OpenTable diners.

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

                              Make a booking

                              2 people
                              23:00
                              Booked 1 time today

                              Order delivery or takeout

                              Google Map for Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

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

                              Additional information

                              • Area
                                Port Aransas
                              • Hours of Operation
                                Mon–Thu 11:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 10:00–20:30
                              • 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
                                Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                              • Website
                                https://tortugassaltwatergrill.com/
                              • 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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