Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island

Name: Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island
Address: 202 W Tarpon Street, South Padre Island, TX, United States, 78597-7139
Telephone: (956) 772-4700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

762 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Alfonso Salazar, better known as “Dirty Al” originally started shrimping as a young man with his father and 6 brothers. In 2003, he and his youngest son, Cameron, who graduated from Culinary School, transformed his bait stand into a restaurant where together they have been known for having “The World’s Best Fried Shrimp”! In 2005, his other two sons returned home to help grow the business. To this day, they now own 7 restaurants on beautiful South Padre Island and across the valley and continue to bring only the “best” Gulf Seafood to each customer’s table.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(956) 772-4700
Website
https://liamssteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
202 W Tarpon Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597-7139
Neighborhood
McAllen
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tuna Red Pepper Pasta
Flaky yellow fin tuna with sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, fresh garlic, and fettuccine pasta
Seafood Primavera
Shrimp, clams, mussels, red bell pepper, garlic, sliced mushrooms, and fettuccine alfredo pasta
Shrimp Pesto
Basil sauce and fettuccine pasta
Rosemary-Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast
With tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, red pepper flakes, and angel hair pasta.
Blackened Shrimp Marinara
With angel hair pasta
Roma Pasta
Blackened shrimp, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, and fettuccine pasta
Blackened Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Homemade alfredo with mushrooms

Fried Seafood

Fried Shrimp
Oysters & Shrimp
Fried Fish
Oyster & Fish
Oysters

Specialties

Red Snapper Rockefeller
A fresh Gulf snapper fillet blackened, topped with spinach, bacon, and shrimp in a 3-cheese cream sauce
Stuffed Flounder
A whole flounder butterflied, de-boned, and stuffed with a seafood stuffing. Topped with crab and mushrooms in a 3-cheese cream sauce
Musette Snapper
Stuffed snapper topped with crab, mushrooms, and a 3-cheese cream sauce
King Crab
Oven-baked with garlic and a white wine butter sauce
Cedar Plank Salmon
Our freshest salmon smoked to perfection on a cedar plank. Topped with a roasted lemon beurre blanc sauce
Liam's Orange/Wine Shrimp
The Winner of the 2016 Shrimp Cook-Off! Gulf shrimp sauteed in a white wine-orange sauce served with rice and sauteed broccoli
Flounder South Bay
Blackened flounder topped with shrimp in a brown butter wine sauce with mushrooms
Whole Red Snapper or Flounder
Red snapper or flounder cooked how you like it, blackened, fried or over-baked
Shrimp Scampi
Spicy shrimp scampi served with wild rice and sauteed broccoli
Flounder Veracruz
Blackened flounder topped with grilled bell pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and garlic
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Six large bourbon-glazed shrimp stuffed with swiss cheese and serrano pepper, then wrapped in bacon
Mahi Mahi Ixtapa
Mahi topped with shrimp, mild pico de gallo, and fresh avocado in a lime-garlic butter sauce
Flounder Almondy
Almond crusted pan broiled flounder filet topped with sauteed crab in a 3-cheese cream sauce
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon
Grilled salmon with 3 bacon-wrapped shrimp with a bourbon glaze
Layla Bell
Chargrilled salmon served on a bed of sauteed spinach with sambuca. topped with roasted corn, tomatoes, and onions in a basil vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Prime Rib Sandwich
Roasted prime rib with a slice of horseradish chive white cheddar cheese. Serve with steak fries

Soups

Lobster Bisque
Cioppino
Shrimp Pesto
Tuscan Soup

Side

Bake Potato
Grilled Asparagus
Wild Rice
Chipotle Corn
Steak Fries
Sauteed Mushrooms
Mashed Cauliflower
Steamed Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Sauteed Spinachs
Caramelized Carrots

Kids Menu

Chicken Strips
Spaghetti Or Alfredo
Shrimp
Fish

Desserts

Creme Brulee
Chocolate Cake
Liam's Cheesecake
Cononut Cream Pie
Double Chocolate Cake
Liam's Chocolate Bomb
Key Lime Pie

Surf & Turf

Filet Mignon
Oscar Filet Mignon
Bone-In Ribeye
Boneless Ribeye
New York Strip
Tuna Steak
Veal Chop
Prime Rib
Lamp Chops
Rosemary-Lemon Grilled

Cooked Oysters

Tony's Oysters
Oysters Rockefeller
Garlic Parmesan Oysters
Chipotle Oysters

Raw Oysters

Gulf Coast Oysters
Agua Chile Oysters

What 762 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Corpus Christi / McAllen
Good for business meals
Corpus Christi / McAllen
Romantic
Corpus Christi / McAllen
Most Booked
McAllen
Best Overall
McAllen
Best Service
McAllen
Best Ambiance
McAllen
Best Value
McAllen
Good for business meals
McAllen
Romantic
McAllen
Good for special occasions
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CKCJB
San Antonio
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our waitress was fantastic!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time here. The food was great and the scenery was amazing.
VM
ValMa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
My meal was amazing, flounder almondy! Unfortunately my husbands was not. We r winter Texans and eat at Liam’s at least 3 -4 times in 2 months. We have always raved and been very pleased with EVERYTHING about Liam’s! My husband always orders the lobster. Last night his meal was Luke warm, the lobster had a funny taste to it. His potato and mushrooms were barely warm! Unfortunately I didn’t ask him until halfway thru how his meal was and then he told me. He should have said something sooner and told the wait staff. I told him to tell his waiter, whom was very good about the food, but he didn’t. And I had to take our tired granddaughter out to the car, otherwise I would have gently said something so y’all know. We will come back as one bad time should not be the reason to stop going! My son said his was also luke warm, but very good! Thank you!
LS
LizS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
-Ordered Red Snapper Musette, $28 -Fish tasted real fishy. -Red Snapper should be light flaky and not at all fishy -Ordered Seafood Primavera $29 -Only three shrimp, two of five mussels were empty and clams were small. -Alfredo sauce was runny and not real creamy. Ambiance was nice, bay view was nice, service was good. Food quality was disappointing for the cost. Maybe just a one time occurrence???
L
Ladybug
Dallas
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
The oysters and flounder had a fishy flavor..,not good in my book… my husband didn’t mind it but I do as I only like VERY fresh seafood…and I prepare and eat these dishes frequently…ambience is too dark for me…
M
Michael
Portland
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Remains a solid place to eat.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our dinner at Liam’s! The food was DELICIOUS, everything our waiter suggested to us we loved. If you’re in SPI this is a must go!
WM
WendyM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very quaint nice restaurant. Great steaks, amazing bread. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect spot for my boss from out of town!
OF
OkieFoodie
New Orleans
62 reviews
vip
3.0
62 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
This was our first time to South Padre and Liam’s was on the list of restaurants recommended by several friends. I ordered a martini up with a lemon twist (no vermouth). The waiter brought olives on the side & no lemon twist & it tasted like it had vermouth. The wines by the list was very unimpressive. The Red snapper was just ok & same for the Ribeye. Great ambiance but otherwise nothing special.
G
Glen
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall3food2service1ambience4
We come here every three months. Never had a bad experience. They were out of prime rib, fresh crab, and the steak came out raw when we ordered medium. Nothing but excuses and apologies. In my youth, I was a waiter and bar tender. You advise the customer when you are out of something before they order it. I watched our waitress repeat the same error, letting customers order things you don't have. In excusable for a restaurant of this quality.
LG
LizGoodwin
Des Moines
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Liams. Excellent food and atmosphere.
GP
GinaP
San Antonio
100 reviews
vip
4.0
100 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food!
GP
GinaP
San Antonio
100 reviews
vip
4.0
100 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
All very good but pass on the mousse cake. It was dry. Oyster sampler was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience4
The service and the atmosphere was great. My wife ordered the filet and that was just fine. I ordered the ribeye and it was so fatty and full of gristle I ended up spitting it out and not eating over half of it. I was very disappointed I was looking forward to a good meal.
JR
JeffR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was there with my family and had a great meal! Jorge was the best waiter I have ever had. Highly suggest giving Liams a try.
GH
GregH
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We tried the bourbon salmon and blackened shrimp Alfredo, both were excellent and would order again. Topped off dinner with creme Brule..can't wait to visit next time we are on the island.
DH
DixieH
New Orleans
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ate on deck for sunset. It was lovely! The fish and dolphins put on a show. The food was excellent! All 4 of us chose different seafood dishes and we were all pleased. This is a very special place and the top of the choices on South Padre in our opinion. We have been eating on the Island for 40 years and have tried all of the most highly rated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate on the dock a beautiful night and Sunset! Food was outstanding as always the service was excellent.
LM
LisaM
New Orleans
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Julio the bartender is fantastic!
C
Catherine
Austin
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
George, our waiter, was outstanding! He was very attentive and very helpful at meal suggestions. The fireworks on New Year's was such a treat! The steaks were cooked perfectly and the escargot and lobster ravioli apps were amazing.
NR
NeilR
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for NYE 2022. Food was so good. I highly recommend the oysters Rockefeller. If you can snag a patio seat, do it.
LG
LizGoodwin
Des Moines
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and service was phenomenal. Our waitress kept saying for you my ladies and what a treat she was!
JW
JenniferW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my parents 44th anniversary and everything was perfect!
GB
GregB
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
Fatty steaks without much seasoning. Way over priced.
j
johnc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
64th B-day dinner. I had the oysters on the half shell and my wife had the Filet Mignon Oscar. She's picky about beef steak and hers was very much to her liking. Our server, Jorge, was very good. He was attentive and cared about our ordered items making sure we were very satisfied with each course. Since it was my B-day I got a slice of key lime pie on-the-house. It is a high end restaurant, but we knew this before making a reservation (strongly encouraged). We had a table by the window facing the bay. We watched boats go by as we ate. Very nice B-day outing.
S
Saledmonds
Houston
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
I believe my fish was fresh and it was cooked properly. Nothing special. No oysters which was surprising but the seafood ravioli appetizer excellent. Not a touristy place, which we liked. The lighting was dark but we were able to read the menu.
BZ
BarbZ
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas Eve dinner
LS
LuannS
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful place! We came on a vacation and had the best steak we have ever had. Staff was fantastic & sweet. We will definitely be back.
KD
KevinD
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best in SPI. Great Oysters,Lemon Drops, desserts and more.
EG
ElvaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marvelous food and service. My favorite place to eat. Will definitely return. Thank you
HA
HowardA
Key West
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
AS A LONG TERM LOCAL CUSTOMER LIAMS PROVIDES AN UPSCALE EXPERIENCE ON SPI
SM
SandyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was delicious all four of us enjoyed every bite including the desert! One of our party was celebrating her 60th birthday! She received a Free piece of pie!
S
Stephen
Indiana
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was decent. Many items lack flavor. Expensive for what it is.
OG
OsGman
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!!! Awesome service!!!!
SQ
SuzieQ
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We had the greek salad to start off, it was perfect. The filet was cooked to perfection. My husband got a pasta which was oh so delicious! All of the food was VERY good! Perfect place for a romantic date night. The service was great! We will be back for sure!
R
Ronnie
Phoenix
97 reviews
vip
4.0
97 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
We were expecting a better meal. The steak was average ,the lobster bisque is the worst lobster bisque we have ever had . The calamari was rubbery , the broccoli was hard . The view was amazing but not likely to ever return there .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The lighting is to low. You can’t see the menu correctly because of lack of light the same with the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
To dark. Little more light needed

FAQs

Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island is rated 4.5 stars by 762 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Google Map for Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island

202 W Tarpon Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597-7139

Additional information

Neighborhood
McAllen
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://liamssteakhouse.com/
Phone number
(956) 772-4700

Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island

Make a reservation

Additional information

Oysters

Tuna Steak

Creme Brulee

Pasta

Tuna Red Pepper Pasta

Seafood Primavera

Shrimp Pesto

Rosemary-Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast

Blackened Shrimp Marinara

Roma Pasta

Blackened Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Fried Seafood

Fried Shrimp

Oysters & Shrimp

Fried Fish

Oyster & Fish

Oysters

Specialties

Red Snapper Rockefeller

Stuffed Flounder

Musette Snapper

King Crab

Cedar Plank Salmon

Liam's Orange/Wine Shrimp

Flounder South Bay

Whole Red Snapper or Flounder

Shrimp Scampi

Flounder Veracruz

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Mahi Mahi Ixtapa

Flounder Almondy

Bourbon-Glazed Salmon

Layla Bell

Sandwiches

Prime Rib Sandwich

Soups

Lobster Bisque

Cioppino

Shrimp Pesto

Tuscan Soup

Side

Bake Potato

Grilled Asparagus

Wild Rice

Chipotle Corn

Steak Fries

Sauteed Mushrooms

Mashed Cauliflower

Steamed Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Sauteed Spinachs

Caramelized Carrots

Kids Menu

Chicken Strips

Spaghetti Or Alfredo

Shrimp

Fish

Desserts

Creme Brulee

Chocolate Cake

Liam's Cheesecake

Cononut Cream Pie

Double Chocolate Cake

Liam's Chocolate Bomb

Key Lime Pie

Surf & Turf

Filet Mignon

Oscar Filet Mignon

Bone-In Ribeye

Boneless Ribeye

New York Strip

Tuna Steak

Veal Chop

Prime Rib

Lamp Chops

Rosemary-Lemon Grilled

Cooked Oysters