Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

Name: Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
Address: 429 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX, United States, 78373-4010
Telephone: (361) 749-2739
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

741 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

7 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 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 11:00–20:30 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

Location
429 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4010
Area
Port Aransas
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Crab CakeUSD 15.00
Jumbo lump Blue crab mixed with a perfect blend of spices. Served with house remoulade
Poke NachosUSD 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 BallsUSD 13.00
Cajun sausage of pork and rice--breaded and fried crispy. Served with special house remoulade
Shrimp CocktailUSD 16.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp served chilled with house cocktail sauce

Oysters

Chargrilled
Crusted with garlic-butter, panko, parmesan, and jack cheese
- Half DozenUSD 18.00
- DozenUSD 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
- ShrimpUSD 18.00
- FishUSD 18.00
- OysterUSD 18.00
- Shrimp/Oyster ComboUSD 20.00
Fish or Shrimp TacosUSD 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 BurgerUSD 18.00
You're Going to Love It!!! Creamy house cheese blend (lots of it), lettuce, tomatoes and fried jalapenos
Candied Bacon BurgerUSD 18.00
The BEST BURGER you'll ever put in your mouth! House candied bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo
Speachless BurgerUSD 19.00
This Burger Will Leave You Speechless with Peach Marmalade, Grilled Onions, Bacon, and Brie Cheese

Salads and Bowls

Blackened Shrimp SaladUSD 18.00
Butter lettuce, green chile ranch, pico de gallo, bacon, roasted corn, cotija cheese
Grilled Chicken SaladUSD 16.00
Butter lettuce, red bell pepper, red onion, roma tomato, cucumber, cheddar cheese. Choice of dressing
Black N BleuUSD 18.00
Beef tenderloin chunks with butter lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, tomatoes and red onion - drizzled with house ranch
Poke Tuna BowlUSD 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
- ChickenUSD 14.00
- ShrimpUSD 16.00
- BeefUSD 18.00

Entrees

Southern Fried Seafood
Lightly breaded, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Served with fries and hush puppies
- ShrimpUSD 23.00
- FishUSD 21.00
- OystersUSD 26.00
- All ThreeUSD 28.00
Charbroiled or Blackened Fish of the DayUSD 24.00
Fresh Gulf fish blackened or chargrilled with lemon butter, rice and roasted vegetables
Shrimp and GritsUSD 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

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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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
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 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.

741 Reviews

B
Bill
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 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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Stephanie
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 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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Linda
San Antonio
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 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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james
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 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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Brad
Austin
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Kelly
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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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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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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

7 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shrimp and Scallops

Shrimp and Grits

Boudin Balls

Starters

Crab CakeUSD 15.00

Poke NachosUSD 17.00

Boudin BallsUSD 13.00

Shrimp CocktailUSD 16.00

Oysters

Chargrilled

On the Half Shell

Handhelds

Po Boys

Fish or Shrimp TacosUSD 16.00

The Big Cheesy BurgerUSD 18.00

Candied Bacon BurgerUSD 18.00

Speachless BurgerUSD 19.00

Salads and Bowls

Blackened Shrimp SaladUSD 18.00

Grilled Chicken SaladUSD 16.00

Black N BleuUSD 18.00

Poke Tuna BowlUSD 17.00

Southwest Bowl

Entrees

Southern Fried Seafood

Charbroiled or Blackened Fish of the DayUSD 24.00

Shrimp and GritsUSD 28.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tortuga's Saltwater Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tortuga's Saltwater Grill restaurant rated?

Is Tortuga's Saltwater Grill currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information