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Tortuga's Saltwater Grill, Port Aransas, TX

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.8 (816)
$30 and under
Seafood
429 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Tortuga's Saltwater Grill! The premier seafood & steak restaurant of Port Aransas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Port Aransas
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 816 people are saying

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Overall

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Food

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Service

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Ambiance

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Value

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Healthy

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Hot spot

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Neighborhood gem

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Most Booked

  • Corpus Christi

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." Diners rave about the "shrimp and grits" and "lobster bisque," highlighting the restaurant's consistency in quality. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "delicious seafood" and friendly atmosphere, making it a must-visit in Port Aransas.
816 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and our server was great!! Can’t wait to go back

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  2. Tomas VIP

    Philadelphia County31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was knowledgeable and efficient as well as very personable. The food was good and plentiful. Enjoyed it

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  3. Cynthia VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Great service, delicious drinks and food.

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  4. Leo

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive

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  5. Veronica VIP

    El Paso3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. From apps to dessert. Oysters were delish, crab cake was wow, my lobster bisque which was the soup of the day was the best I’ve had (normally they’re super creamy & heavy at even big time steak chains NOT HERE), & our mains which shrimp & scallops along with the crab encrusted fish of the day were insanely flavorful & delicious. Finished off with the key lime pie & it was outrageously good. 11/10 experience & can’t wait to go back to Port A to eat here!

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  6. Trevor

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Timing and accuracy are lacking on our latest experience at Tortuga’s. Appetizer arrived after we finished our meals and overcooked steak was ignored when mentioned to staff.

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  7. Julie

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely great time at Tortuga. The food was fantastic and service was great. We had a group of 7 and everything was perfect. Would highly recommend anyone in town giving them a try. Our crew had a little bit of everything, truffle fries, crab dip, salads, steaks, shrimp, fish, scallops...not a single complaint, only clean plates!

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  8. Bobbye

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely enjoyed every minute of our experience at Tortuga’s, from checking in, to being seated, to our server, Christina, the food, the cocktails, every bit was point. We will recommend this restaurant to everyone we know headed for a visit in Port A.

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  9. Marla

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Food is wonderful, staff is outstanding. Highly recommend!!!

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  10. Robert

    Exclusive2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! The shrimp and grits were fantastic as was the fried filet of flounder. A specially prepared appetizer of fried oysters teed off a great dining experience. Will definitely be revisiting!

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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 4.8 stars by 816 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Port Aransas
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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