Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.7

762 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

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

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 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

Crab Cake$15.00
Jumbo lump Blue crab mixed with a perfect blend of spices. Served with house remoulade
Poke Nachos$17.00
Crispy won ton chips topped with shredded cabbage, poke-style sashimi tuna, pineapple-mango salsa, fresh jalapeno and drizzle of sriracha aioli
Boudin Balls$13.00
Cajun sausage of pork and rice--breaded and fried crispy. Served with special house remoulade
Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp served chilled with house cocktail sauce

Oysters

Chargrilled
Crusted with garlic-butter, panko, parmesan, and jack cheese
- Half Dozen$18.00
- Dozen$36.00
On the Half Shell
Ask your server or check the chalkboard for availability
- Market Price

Handhelds

Served with fries

Po Boys
A toasted hoagie roll stuffed full of fried seafood. Dressed with lettuce, tomato and remoulade
- Shrimp$18.00
- Fish$18.00
- Oyster$18.00
- Shrimp/Oyster Combo$20.00
Fish or Shrimp Tacos$16.00
Crispy shrimp or fish served on warm tortillas with cabbage, roasted corn, avocado, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and green chile ranch
The Big Cheesy Burger$18.00
You're Going to Love It!!! Creamy house cheese blend (lots of it), lettuce, tomatoes and fried jalapenos
Candied Bacon Burger$18.00
The BEST BURGER you'll ever put in your mouth! House candied bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo
Speachless Burger$19.00
This Burger Will Leave You Speechless with Peach Marmalade, Grilled Onions, Bacon, and Brie Cheese

Salads and Bowls

Blackened Shrimp Salad$18.00
Butter lettuce, green chile ranch, pico de gallo, bacon, roasted corn, cotija cheese
Grilled Chicken Salad$16.00
Butter lettuce, red bell pepper, red onion, roma tomato, cucumber, cheddar cheese. Choice of dressing
Black N Bleu$18.00
Beef tenderloin chunks with butter lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, tomatoes and red onion - drizzled with house ranch
Poke Tuna Bowl$17.00
Sashimi tuna, steamed rice, cabbage, pineapple-mango salsa, apple-carrot slaw, cucumber, jalapeno, avocado, crispy wonton strips, poke vinaigrette and sriracha aioli
Southwest Bowl
Steamed rice, cabbage, green chile ranch, pico de gallo, bacon, roasted corn, cotija cheese and avocado
- Chicken$14.00
- Shrimp$16.00
- Beef$18.00

Entrees

Southern Fried Seafood
Lightly breaded, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Served with fries and hush puppies
- Shrimp$23.00
- Fish$21.00
- Oysters$26.00
- All Three$28.00
Charbroiled or Blackened Fish of the Day$24.00
Fresh Gulf fish blackened or chargrilled with lemon butter, rice and roasted vegetables
Shrimp and Grits$28.00
A fan favorite! Gulf shrimp sauteed with crispy bacon, pablano and sweet corn. Served over cheddar grit cakes, topped with a decadent pan sauce. Garnished with green onion and diced tomato

What 762 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Corpus Christi / McAllen
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Value
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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 is a standout dining destination in Port Aransas, celebrated for its "delicious food and outstanding service." Guests rave about the "best meal on the island" with dishes like the crab-crusted fish and shrimp and grits. The atmosphere is wonderful, and "reservations are recommended" for this popular spot.

762 Reviews

T
Tim
Montana1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell, very fresh, delicious, mild & briney! We each had the chargrilled fish entree, corvina fish with beurre blanc sauce, accompanied by asparagus and risotto, (I skipped the risotto and they gave me extra asparagus,), again delicious fresh fish and the sauce was fantastic, (I asked for more that they cheerfully brought me from the kitchen,) service was excellent, cheerful, attentive without being overly intrusive, floor manager also checked in a couple of times to make sure everything was to our liking. Highly recommend this restaurant!
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George
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice place. Nice waitstaff! Good food! Dog friendly!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great vibes. Our waiter Brian was fantastic
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OpenTable Diner
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good food and service . I have dined here many times
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James
Central Texas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love their fresh seafood options, coupled with excellent preparation and service. Our first time guests were most impressed.
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Cody
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I sat at the bar in a very busy Saturday night. Antonio was amazing. Friendly, attentive and slinging drinks one way and the other. The food was absolutely amazing. I say it every time.
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IRENE VIP
Austin37 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was amazing the appetizers were delicious and our Filet with lobster sauce and asparagus & risotto was on point the steak was cooked to perfection would highly recommend this place
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Kim
Dallas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always visit Tortugas every time we visit Port Aransas. Particularly appreciate getting to make reservations on open table. Crab cakes delicious, pear salad fabulous, all fish dishes are scrumptious!
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Jennifer VIP
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
love this! yearly tradition coming from SA and Austin. Good good good service
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markt
San Antonio5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time dining at Tortugas. we had reservations at 7pm on Valentines day. It was a full house. We were sat immediately upon arrival. The food was great, the service was excellent. We were not rushed at all as is sometimes the case on valentines day at some restaurants. we definitely recommend Tortugas.
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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 4.7 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

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 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

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

Private dining

Additional information

Shrimp and Scallops

Shrimp and Grits

Boudin Balls

Starters

Crab Cake$15.00

Poke Nachos$17.00

Boudin Balls$13.00

Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Oysters

Chargrilled

On the Half Shell

Handhelds

Po Boys

Fish or Shrimp Tacos$16.00

The Big Cheesy Burger$18.00

Candied Bacon Burger$18.00

Speachless Burger$19.00

Salads and Bowls

Blackened Shrimp Salad$18.00

Grilled Chicken Salad$16.00

Black N Bleu$18.00

Poke Tuna Bowl$17.00

Southwest Bowl

Entrees

Southern Fried Seafood

Charbroiled or Blackened Fish of the Day$24.00

Shrimp and Grits$28.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Tortuga's Saltwater Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tortuga's Saltwater Grill restaurant rated?

Is Tortuga's Saltwater Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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