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Tortuga's Saltwater Grill, Port Aransas, TX

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.8 (830)
$30 and under
Seafood
429 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 830 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 "excellent food" with standout dishes like shrimp and grits and crab encrusted fish. The service is consistently praised as "great," with knowledgeable staff enhancing the dining experience. Guests appreciate the "wonderful ambience" and variety of expertly prepared seafood options, making it a "highly recommend" destination in Port Aransas.
830 Reviews
  1. jessica

    Tulsa1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was not great other than the crab dip. The grouper was fried and then laid in an overpowering sauce. The fish of the day was ordered charbroiled/grilled and came out with blackened seasoning. The risotto was rich and with all the sauce with the fish it was just too much.

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  2. Trisha

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and excellent service! We’re so glad they take reservations while at the beach! Thank you!

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  3. Jim

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The drinks were excellent. The lobster bisque was also excellent we teach had a cup. The plate I ordered was not hot when served it was more like prepped. I found it somewhat disappointing. The value was not there at $42 for the red fish with the crawfish sauce. My wife enjoyed her tuna plate.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shrimp and Grits is the most savory meal! Great service, fabulous food, and chocolate cake to go! Amazing! Highly recommend Tortuga’s!!!❤️

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  5. Amy

    Corpus Christi / McAllen1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The truffle fries are my new favorite! My only feedback is to ask you keep more non-alcoholic beer in stock. :)

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  6. Lauren

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    excellent food! a welcome change from fried seafood. bit pricey but highly recommend!!

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  7. Dena

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christina was an awesome waitress, wonderful recommendations for food and drinks!! Great food, wonderful ambience!

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  8. Mark

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food for two of us was excellent. Food for third person was insufficiently warm, but part of this had to do with what was ordered and how it cannot be kept under the warming light while waiting for delivery.

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  9. Pam

    Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved this restaurant! Menu is great and delicious!

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  10. Ann

    Texas Panhandle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Perfect for our family beach trip.

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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 830 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 48 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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