Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Dodici Pizza and Wine

4.9

4.9 (264)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Brownsville

About the restaurant

Dodici Pizza + Wine serves delicious brick oven pizzas with a spectacular wine list to pair.
Neapolitan pizza, vegan and gluten free options. Garden patio seating.

Top review

Cristal

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding food and outstanding service! Favorites ♥️

Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas

4.9

4.9 (211)

$50 and over

Seafood

Rockport

About the restaurant

Located off the water in Rockport, TX, Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas brings you the freshest seafood sourced locally with various delicious tapas to choose from. Enjoy sweeping views of the waterfront from our 2nd story, chic and cozy dining area while enjoying fine latin-infused cuisine made fresh daily.

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Lee

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

We have our favorites as far as cocktails and tapas, but it's really fun to find out what the entree specials are. Last night it was paella, and it was exceptional. Companions got the steak and loved it too. Gabriel's is such a treasure for us.

SALT

4.9

4.9 (1351)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

McAllen

About the restaurant

SALT-New American Table, brought to you by the owners of McAllen’s house.wine & bistro. and Salomé on Main, Chef Larry Delgado and his lovely wife Jessica Delgado. The chef driven menu features local, organic and sustainable products, and a full service bar that boast beautiful, boutique wines, craft beers, and high end spirits!

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Darcy

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely Amazing! Our server Gilbert was delightful and so passionate about the food and the environment! The food was a masterpiece!😘

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La Doble M Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (24)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

McAllen

About the restaurant

Un restaurante de alta cocina en la cual nuestro menú, inspirado en la exquisita gastronomía del norte de México, conjunto a un servicio excepcional distinguen este concepto.
Esta propuesta culinaria combina nuestra cocina de brasa, los cuales ingredientes y texturas dan una experiencia memorable al paladar, con un fondo donde la música y decoración se entrelazan para crear el mejor ambiente al cliente.

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Davidvip

Dined 7 days ago

Always an EXCELLENT experience…..Brisket……Waygu Ribeye….La Costra La Doble M…..black and white diamond drinks were 5 stars……no issues or complaints

Ambra

4.8

4.8 (269)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

AMBRA combines a globally inspired steakhouse and a chic lounge creating one electrifying dining experience. Inside AMBRA, every foot of space is filled with eye-catching visuals, varied lighting, contrasting materials and textures, lush plants, and a layout of space perfect for mingling, date night, and dining. Take a seat in one of our stylish dining rooms or enjoy al fresco seating in our outdoor patio while sipping mezcal cocktails until closing time, when you dine with us every experience will be one to remember.

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Saulvip

Dined 7 days ago

Great experience last night. The service was incredible. The drinks and food were great.

Republic of Texas Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (2507)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

The AAA Four-Diamond Republic of Texas Bar & Grill is one of Corpus Christi's top dining destinations. Located on the 20th floor of the Bayfront Tower, this multi-level restaurant offers diners beautiful panoramic views of the Corpus Christi bay. Featuring USDA prime beef cuts, a wide variety of wild game and seafood selections. We acquired the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world in the past four years. We obtained the 2014 Diners' Choice Award for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. Also, won February Diners' Choice Award! Stop by and experience our lounge, it is open daily at 5 PM. Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM

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Amelia

Dined 7 days ago

I went as a date night with my boyfriend and our server Nik was absolutely amazing! He explained things in detail and he was fun, he was also on top of things and didn't make us wait long at all. I ended up getting Prime Ribeye, a House Salad, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Usually servings are for 3-4 people when it comes to the sides but you can get half servings which are for 1-2 people. My boyfriend got the Bison, Mac and Cheese, and Lobster Bisque. He had asked for a half serving of the soup and the Mac but they, unfortunately cannot be cut in half. I tried each thing so I could write a little review on it. Bison is super soft and you could just bite through it instead of cutting it into smaller pieces if you really wanted to, it was topped with garlic and butter and it all melts in your mouth. Prime Ribeye, which I got at a Medium Plus, was tender and slightly chewy. Our soup and salad were amazing, there wasn't chunks of lobster in the soup, it was smooth and creamy. Salad was absolutely amazing with fresh everything, they offered fresh cracked pepper for both. The mac was creamy, cheesy, and not super thick or thin, and the Mashed potatoes were probably my favorite! At the end of the night we got complimentary parking, a free small dessert of chocolate mousse. Overall my stay was 10/10. I would love to dine in again. Especially by the window! They have to-go boxes for whatever you end up not finishing, and if your party is small they will box it up for you. Thank you to everyone for being warm-welcoming and giving us an amazing service.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Filet Chateaubriand (for Two)

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Carrot Cake

Landry's Seafood House - Corpus Christi

4.7

4.7 (1023)

$30 and under

Seafood

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

As the home to some of the Gulf Coast's most beautiful beaches and unique landmarks, Corpus Christi is the ideal location for Landry's Seafood House. From Landry's picturesque location, an actual boat docked in the harbor, diners enjoy beautiful waterfront views, fresh Gulf seafood, succulent steaks and the sweetest desserts. Guests also enjoy seasonal live music on our deck which offers a limited menu and waterfront bar.

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Mary

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

We had a lovely time. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.

Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

4.7

4.7 (595)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Santa Fe's Steakhouse & Cantina is famous for it's award winning steaks, fine wine & handcrafted cocktails. Don't miss out on the Orange Roughy, a favorite. High-end destination serving steaks & seafood backed by a massive wine list, plus live music nights.

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Denise

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

I absolutely love this place for our anniversary night! They always have amazing service and excellent steaks.

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.8

4.8 (731)

$30 and under

Seafood

Port Aransas

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tortuga's Saltwater Grill! The premier seafood & steak restaurant of Port Aransas

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Servando

Dined 1 day ago

The food and service was great! Highly recommended!

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house. wine. & bistro.

4.7

4.7 (498)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

McAllen

About the restaurant

house. wine. & bistro. offers a boutique wine bar & New American Bistro dining experience featuring over 100 wines, craft beers and a diverse menu of locally sourced ingredients.

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Brookevip

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

Everyone enjoyed their meals. Good food complemented by good wine. I was left somewhat disappointed because the appetizer and main dish I wanted were not available.

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Popular dish

Ribeye

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