SanAntoneAg said:

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We usually hit Laguna Reef for seafood when we are there.

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Laguna Reef. It being right on the water makes it even better. The kids love it.

Ask if JT is there. Congratulate him on his country club golf men's champ win.

Tell him I said Hi. He/they will treat you right.

Their specials on the board do not disappoint,

Railroad seafood is downtown. Shrimp/oysters/fish by the pound family style is always a favorite. They have good coleslaw. Railroad follows the kings inn style. Big shrimp family style etc. sometimes it takes long to receive food.

Yardarm is always great. Call to see if open or need reservation. It's on the water, but not on on the water like laguna reef.

Ditto on what everyone else recommended.

Whitetail,in the early 70s introduced my kids to Oysters on the 1/2 shell at the Black Diamond Oyster bar in Corpus. Started with a dozen and we ended up finishing off 6 with a couple of #s of u-peel em shrimp,the guy shucking them in the kitchen had to come out and see these kids that kept him so busy. Don't know if the one you referred to is the original,we were there several times in those yrs, good memories.

Nosh said:

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Boat-n-Net

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The best part of Boat N Net is that you don't have to get dressed up for it like if you was going to Long John Silvers.

Maybe my tastes are different but Snoopy's and Doc's both are ass imho. I'd say try the other side of Corpus if I was headed there.

Laguna Reef. Black Diamond used to have a great happy hour.

For an "on the water" experience, Doc's is hard to beat. Waterstreet is very good downtown. Scuttlebutt's gets a solid rating.

Best part is ordering through the 3" pvc pipe when you drive up. It like the telephone game.

Pier 99 down by The Lex
Order the Shrimp Bananza (for 2-3 people)

Another vote for Scuttlebutts!

Snoopy's is on our list when we go down there, just because it is always on our list.

Found Scuttlebutts the last time we were there. Will go there again and probably multiple visits (vs Snoopy's).

La Ribera is some of the best seafood I've had in Corpus. Born and raised there. It is also very affordable. On the shadier side of town though

Agreed. I have eaten at both when we are out on the boat and they are meh at best.

Guess I am spoiled by living a mile away from Topwater Grill and Eties my whole life

CavitationAG said:

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Grew up down there and if I was picking somewhere for a trip it would be Water Street Oyster Bar (mentioned above). Haven't been in 3-4 years but it was always good.

For fried food I love Charlotte Plummer's in Rockport. It is on the water and I do believe it survived the hurricane. Some nostalgia involved there but for fried seafood we always loved it.

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Years ago it used to be the spot. Bought seasonal fish that was fresh etc. Now all they buy is from Sysco and US Foods. All frozen. Nothing fresh. Even the shrimp is bought frozen from Contessa (I believe).

Just drive on down to the Kings Inn and eat fresh fried shrimp and redfish.

& Broiled drum.

Yeah, unfortunately I've noticed a change in quality over time. Definitely a nostalgic place for me and my parents, siblings, etc. Kings Inn came to mind when this thread started up. Great spot! Just a little further south than I typically am when I am down there these days.

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La Ribera is some of the best seafood I've had in Corpus. Born and raised there. It is also very affordable. On the shadier side of town though

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Need to try this place.

Scuttlebutts makes a great Shrimp Po'Boy but i think the rest of their menu is fairly generic. Cool atmosphere though.

lazuras_dc said:

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La Ribera is some of the best seafood I've had in Corpus. Born and raised there. It is also very affordable. On the shadier side of town though

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Need to try this place.

Scuttlebutts makes a great Shrimp Po'Boy but i think the rest of their menu is fairly generic. Cool atmosphere though.

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Their mussels with French bread is nails.

If you specifically want something on the water go to Virginia's in Port Aransas.

We go to Black Diamond quite often.

When my wife learned abut "cook your catch" at many places on the island we don't cook fish at home anymore...