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: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

213 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Welcome to Tortuga's Saltwater Grill! We are a unique restaurant in the heart of Port Aransas' Old Town Historic District, offering a twist on some regional and exotic dishes, as well as some classic favorites. We have become well-known for our charbroiled steaks, oysters and Shrimp and Grits! With a lighter lunch menu and more extensive dinner menu, we have many offerings for the whole family. Grab a meal or choose a craft cocktail or glass of wine from our extensive wine list and enjoy a break from the sun on our large covered porch.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

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Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(361) 749-2739

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
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

Popular dishes

Poke Nachos$14.00
Crispy won ton chips topped with shredded cabbage, poke-style sashimi tuna, pineapple mango salsa, fresh jalapeno and drizzle of sriracha aioli
Crab Cake$12.00
Lump crab mixed with a perfect blend of spices. Served with house remoulade
Boudin Balls$9.00
Cajun sausage of pork and rice breaded and fried crispy. Served with special house remoulade

Oysters

Chargrilled
Garlic-butter / Panko / Parmesan / Jack Cheese
- Half Dozen$14.00
- Dozen$26.00
On the Half Shell
Ask your server or check the chalkboard for availability
- Market Price

Handhelds

All 1/2 Lb served with fries

Po Boys
A toasted hoagie roll stuffed full of fried seafood. Dressed with lettuce, tomato and remoulade
- Shrimp$13.00
- Fish$11.00
- Oyster$13.00
- Shrimp / Oyster Combo$13.00
Shrimp Tacos$14.00
Crispy shrimp served on warm tortillas with cabbage, roasted corn, avocado, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and green chile ranch
Fish Tacos$12.00
Crispy fish served on warm tortillas with cabbage, roasted corn, avocado, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and green chile ranch
The Big Cheesy Burger$14.00
You' re going to love it ! Creamy house cheese blend (lots of it), lettuce, tomatoes and fried jalapeno
Candied Bacon Burger$15.00
The best Burger you'll ever put in your mouth! House candied bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo
Classic Burger$11.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mustard, mayo and cheddar cheese

Salads

Blackened Shrimp Salad$15.00
Butter lettuce, green chile ranch, pico de gallo, bacon, roasted corn, cotija cheese
Grilled Chicken Salad$12.00
Butter lettuce, red bell pepper, red onion, roma tomato, jack cheese. Choice of dressing
Black N Bleu$18.00
Beef tenderloin cutlets, butter lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes and red onions - drizzled with house ranch

Bowls

Poke Tuna Bowl$15.00
Sashimi tuna, steamed rice, cabbage, pineapple-mango salsa, red bell pepper, shredded carrot, jalapeno, crispy wontons strips, poke vinaigrette and sriracha aioli
Southwest Bowl
Steamed rice, green chile ranch, pico de gallo, bacon, roasted corn, cotija cheese
- Chicken$11.00
- Shrimp$14.00
- Tuna$14.00

Entrees

Charbroiled Fish of the Day$14.00
Broiled fresh gulf fish with compound butter, rice and roasted vegetables
Garlic Butter Pasta
Garlic butter, parmesan and herbs with bowtie pasta and toasted french bread
- Chicken$11.00
- Shrimp$13.00
Blackened Fish of the Day$14.00
Blackened fresh gulf fish compound butter, rice and roasted vegetables
Southern Fried Seafood
Lightly breaded, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Served with fries and hush puppies
- Shrimp$18.00
- Fish$17.00
- Oysters$22.00
- All Three$23.00

What 213 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Good for Groups
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Healthy
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Great for Lunch
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Outdoor Dining
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Most Booked
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Katie
San Antonio
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food2service5ambience4
Service was excellent, food was bland, lacking spice and flavor, fried oysters were questionable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was amazing and our waiter was very attentive!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was great, wait staff was spread a bit thin like most places are these days. Poke nachos, coconut curry shrimp & filet were fantastic.
K
Kirsten
New Mexico
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time dining at Tortuga’s and it did not disappoint. We started off with the blue crab dip and drinks (painkiller & margarita). My husband had the charbroiled mahi-mahi and shrimp and I had the shrimp & grits. Service was outstanding and the food was not overly priced. We will be back for sure!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing, ambiance, drinks, service, food! Love Tortugas ❤
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crab imperial dip was awesome. Crab crusted catch was phenomenal! Would order again!
AC
AnneC
Austin
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall it was an enjoyable nice Sunday night dinner. The Shrimp and grits were delicious. Husband thoroughly enjoyed the King crab encrusted fish of the day. Service was attentive and made some thoughtful recommendations.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brought the wife out for Mother’s Day We had a wonderful time The food was excellent and our server was top notch and very attentive The next time we go to PA we will be sure to stop in and try something different
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Brian
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fried fish and shrimp is in my top 3 for best fried seafood in the USA. Wonderfully crisp but not heavy or oily. Adult beverages are expertly crafted and the servers are highly knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Equally enjoyable for adults and kids, an absolute must for anyone visiting Port Aransas!
SM
SherryM
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to dinner choice place every time we are in the area. Food is great service excellent and I can have my dogs with me on the patio. That’s priceless to me!
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lewisi
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We make sure we eat here every time we come to Mustang Island What a gem !!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. We had the Shrimp and grits and the crab Imperial appetizer. They were flavorful and probably the best I have ever had. Our server excellent, knowledgeable and pleasant. Would definitely go back.
G
Garland
Dallas
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Outstanding seafood dishes, particularly the shrimp & grits.
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Walter
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great experience. We love the menu — with great seafood and steak options. They we able to accommodate one of our guests that is gluten free with almost all of the menu options.
B
Bunny
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
My husband and I had a great dinner at Tortuga’s. The hostess and waitress were both friendly. We shared the Poke appetizer which was delicious. I had the Shrimp and grits which was so good I wood have licked the plate if I was at home. The Tuna entree was quite good. the Tuna was cooked properly, the rice was good, but the other sides were not the best. The pickled carrot side was excessively vinegary and the veggies were a bit mushy. We shared a very good Key Lime pie.
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smfoodie
Austin
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
The food was good-a little uninspired. Boudin was amazing!!
JC
JosephC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always come here when I'm coming back home for vacation. Go to spot for the Best Shrimp & Grits you ever had. Don't forget to make reservations!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and very nice atmosphere inside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cancun
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
We tried ordering oysters they were out of stock then we were able to order shrimp cocktail and the server came over saying you were out again. They said they would comp the dessert since they were unable to give us multiple items we wanted to order and never did so. The server was so petty he even charged us for extra bread… would not recommend for anyone visiting Port Aransas.
VD
VDu90
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time at tortugas with a fantastic dinner. We left and then decided the dessert sounded so good we had to return the same night.
CB
CherylB
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Maurice was our server and he was exceptional! He assisted with recommendations and everything we ordered was delicious. I had the King crab crusted fish of the day,- mahi mahi, and my husband had the Snapper Ponchartrain. We finished with the creme brulee cheesecake which was delightfully sinful. I highly recommend this restaurant!
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CherylC
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food. Both the Seafood pasta and Red Snapper were excellent. Server was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this fantastic restaurant.
AH
AmyH
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easy to make online reservations! Great communication and reminders about our reservations. Food was excellent and Pete our waiter was amazing!
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vincek
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thought that I was going to have a steak before our arrival, but after looking at the menu and speaking with Petey our server, we decided to enjoy seafood. Our party enjoyed every seafood dish immensely. We pushed ourselves to split deserts between each couple. Wonderful, just wonderful. Definitely will go back next trip.
KL
KallieL
St. Louis
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are on vacation here and had to try this restaurant. It was absolutely amazing. Food was 10/10, service 10/10, drinks 10/10. Overall amazing place.
JP
JustinP
Las Vegas
118 reviews
vip
5.0
118 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill is an Awesome spot...chill vibe, friendly & attentive service (Thank You Farrah), great beer/wine selection, and a delicious meal...our favorite bites are their Shrimp & Grits, Seafood Pasta, and Tortuga Cake (Mexican spice cake)...I highly recommend Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious
MP
MarthaP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our snapper ponchatrain was very very good- fish cooked perfectly and flavorful. Great service as always and a good wine list. Perfect choice for a dinner in Port A
J
Jmoo
Austin
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We ordered fish. A bit overdone but still good. Service was great though. We were celebrating but even though I choose we were celebrating our anniversary no one acknowledged the special occasion. No biggie just thought a Happy Anniversary would have been nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food was AMAZING. I got the shrimp and grits, and my husband got the filet. This was our 4th or 5th time coming here and it never disappoints. Best steak in Port Aransas!
RR
RaymondR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience2
appeaser were not avail , requested liquor not available food was good service was excellent. Meals and liquor was over priced , was more like a clam bar than as high end restaurant
KM
KathyM
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and helpful wait staff made the meal memorable.
CH
ChristyH
Indiana
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and food. Dessert was the best of any other restaurant in the area!
A
Atxmama
Austin
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Had a great time and food and service was amazing!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family, happy cousins enjoyed our traditional last night in Cinnamon Shore at Tortuga’s for a delicious dinner! Thank you for great, friendly service!
s
shelleyc
Austin
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great food! This is one of the VERY few places you can get a reservation and that was MUCH needed over spring break. Cute place and the whole crew was pleased!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. The fish and shrimp were amazing! Went for the oysters ….none available. To my son all pysc’d up to try them for the first time on vacation this was a big bummer.
M
Michelle
Amarillo
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Used to be better. We really use to enjoy the lattes which they no longer have. Their own hashbrowns used to be soooo much better. And the Migas aren’t as good as they used to be.
JD
JenniferD
Austin
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just excellent. Everything we got was cooked to perfection. I had the steak, which was amazing. My husband got the crab cake and fish, both were outstanding. I will be coming back every time I visit Port Arkansas
CS
ChristineS
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food!!

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 213 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

May 22, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

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7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(361) 749-2739

Google Map for Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

429 N Alister St Port Aransas, TX 78373-4010

Additional information

Neighborhood
Port Aransas
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary Southern
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

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Shrimp and Grits

Ribeye and Shrimp

Crab Cake

Starters

Poke Nachos$14.00

Crab Cake$12.00

Boudin Balls$9.00

Oysters

Chargrilled

On the Half Shell

Handhelds

Po Boys

Shrimp Tacos$14.00

Fish Tacos$12.00

The Big Cheesy Burger$14.00

Candied Bacon Burger$15.00

Classic Burger$11.00

Salads

Blackened Shrimp Salad$15.00

Grilled Chicken Salad$12.00

Black N Bleu$18.00

Bowls

Poke Tuna Bowl$15.00

Southwest Bowl

Entrees

Charbroiled Fish of the Day$14.00

Garlic Butter Pasta

Blackened Fish of the Day$14.00

Southern Fried Seafood

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