Jessica Spencer

Nice restraunt, food was good. Location is easy to get to. The drink was my favorite part, so good!! Our waitress was a blonde lady and she did great checking on us through out the meal.

+3

WORK HARD

My experience at Tortuga’s was the best ever!! We were a family of 4, first time eating here and the service and food definitely deserve 5 stars!!! Our waitress Kristina, that’s my girl right there, had the best customer service and she was so attentive to our needs!! All the employees were amazing!! The food was the bomb!!!! Everyone around the world, please come to Tortugas and try the shrimp and grits’s!! OMG! It is by far the best I’ve EVER had.

Micha Wyatt

We spent 5 days in Port Aransas and this was our best meal. I had the red fish Pontchartrain and my husband had the crab stuffed red fish. Both were absolutely phenomenal. The side of asparagus was the BEST asparagus I've ever had. Which sounds like a weird kudos, but there it is. The mixed drink I had - Mermaid Juice - was THE BEST and MOST DELICOUS mixed drink everrrrr. I loved it! If you're in Port A, you must give this place a try! You will not be disappointed.

Michela Augustini

I am so glad I asked our hotel manager what was her favorite restaurant in town! Without hesitation she said “Tortuga’s”, so we drove there right away 😃 Luckily it was early and we were seated right away. Our server, Pete, was amazing. He suggested a few entrees describing the ingredients and cooking methods to perfection, like only a real foodie (or chef) can. We ordered the red fish topped with crab meat and the charbroiled corvina fish and both were delicious! This will be our favorite restaurant from now on every time we’ll get a chance to visit Port Aransas again.

Perot Saelao

We went here for lunch on a Saturday and it was outstanding! My wife got the redfish and I tried the lobster roll and both were amazing. Our kids enjoyed their food and I was quite impressed with the portion sizes all around, definitely two meals worth for our little. The service is quick and friendly and I appreciated the manager going around and lending a hand to the crew. I also really appreciated the little things this place does: the family bathroom was very thoughtful especially with kids, the place just looks great. This place was a perfect lunch spot to match this cozy beach trip.

Jennie YBarbo

Best meal in Port A! We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here and the meal did not disappoint. I would highly recommend the lobster bisque, boudin balls, shrimp and scallops and shrimp and grits! Wash it down with a mermaid beverage and thank me later. Enjoy!!

Dana

I heard someone talking about it as I was checking into my hotel. Was a great recommendation! We came early but when we left there was a 2 hour wait for seating so a reservation is a must. The butter clams were amazing, light and savory. The queso crab dip was also a nice appetizer. We also got the texas fried platter and the oysters and shrimp did not disappoint! The oysters were pretty big and the shrimp had the gulf flavor I enjoy and rarely get. Shrimp and grits were good, the grits shaped like toast was a surprise. Overall was a nice little spot, a tad pricey but is a nice now and again kinda place.

+1

John Berry

The hype is real. This place is setting the standard in the area. Accommodating, polite, and 100% the best oysters and fish I have ever had in 34 years. The espresso martinis are transcendent, the staff is down to earth and will easily point you in the right direction. You can not go wrong here, and for the experience and food you’re getting the price tag is overly reasonable. Thank you guys so much for making 4 people and a baby from dallas have the best vacation. We went two nights in a row, 0 regrets.

Sandra kessemtini

From the moment we walked in, Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill struck the perfect balance between upscale atmosphere and warm, beach-town charm. The staff greeted us with genuine friendliness, and the service remained attentive and friendly throughout our evening. The menu offers a delightful array of fresh seafood and prime steaks. We began with the truffle fries and were hooked—they arrived crispy, flavorful, and generously portioned. For our main courses, the surf & turf and blackened fish of the day both stood out: the seafood tasted vibrant and fresh, and the steak was cooked perfectly. Sides and accompaniments complemented the mains without overpowering them. Ambience here is a subtle strength. The décor is refined yet relaxed, and it never felt stuffy. Whether you’re visiting for a special dinner or a casual night out, the setting fits perfectly. The patio seating is a nice bonus for enjoying the Gulf breeze. Highly recommended.

+4

Tortuga's is one of my absolute favorite places on the island to eat. I usually make a reservation, especially on a Friday night, but since it's winter we were able to snag one of the last availabl…

Great food - nice ambiance and attentive service. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and we had a great time for brunch.

Great food - nice ambiance and attentive service. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and we had a great time for brunch.

The place was nice, clean, good ambiance. Service was excellent. As was the food. We were greatly disappointed by other "high end" places in town. Tortuga's did not disappoint!

The place was nice, clean, good ambiance. Service was excellent. As was the food. We were greatly disappointed by other "high end" places in town. Tortuga's did not disappoint!

Went on Monday 11/10/25 around 6:30 party of 2. We were immediately seated. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. Ordered beers and oysters which were excellent (horseradish A+). I was tired of 2 …

It's definitely one of the best and most expensive seafood restaurants on the island. Black Marlin is a close competitor.

Tortuga's is the spot you want on the island. The seafood tower was fresh and tasty, packed with flavor from start to finish. The drinks were just as impressive and made the night even better. This…

Went for an early dinner / late lunch and enjoyed the Fish Fry and the Crab Crusted Red Fish and a Calabrian Spritzer - perfect refresher for an afternoon at the beach. The ambiance was beautiful, …

We had reservations for dinner but decided to go early, we arrived at 2:30. The staff was completely accommodating by letting us order appetizers until they switched from lunch to dinner menu at 3 …

My favorite restaurant on the island. Food is always delicious. Beautiful views and very clean. The service is always top notch. Fast and friendly.

Huge piece of lobster in lobster bisque!! Was so impressed! Always the best place on the island. Shall be here again for NYE!

Huge piece of lobster in lobster bisque!! Was so impressed! Always the best place on the island. Shall be here again for NYE!

Outstanding food, atmosphere and service. Hard to choose from all tempting menu choices. Also a great wine list. Best place in Port A!

Outstanding food, atmosphere and service. Hard to choose from all tempting menu choices. Also a great wine list. Best place in Port A!

Outstanding food, atmosphere and service. Hard to choose from all tempting menu choices. Also a great wine list. Best place in Port A!

Outstanding food, atmosphere and service. Hard to choose from all tempting menu choices. Also a great wine list. Best place in Port A!

Outstanding food and good service. prices are steep and bench seats hard, but you can’t beat the taste of the food. Left a 24% tip.

I went to this place based on excellent reviews on their shrimp & Grits. It was fantastic, the kind of experience where I will recommend and return to on my next visit. The service was also excelle…

Excellent fried fish and chips with equally great service! My husband had the fired shrimp and they were just as delicious.

Fantastic lunch to kick off our Labor Day weekend in Port A. The service, atmosphere and food were all excellent! We enjoyed a lobster roll, crab cake and salad. Definitely a regular on our Por…

Jesse Seagroves

Decent food but overpriced for the quality. The crap dip has more cheese than crab. Schnitzel was great. The crab crusted red fish was large but it was slightly dry as it was over cooked. Nice ambiance and we got a personable waitress with a great sense of humor that makes our experience better. In summary, expensive place with OK food with nice vibes.

We were greeted and seated for dinner right away as we arrived at 4:30. Our waitress brought us waters and took our drink orders and then appetizer and food order. There were three couples in our par…

We were greeted and seated for dinner right away as we arrived at 4:30. Our waitress brought us waters and took our drink orders and then appetizer and food order. There were three couples in our…

We were greeted and seated for dinner right away as we arrived at 4:30. Our waitress brought us waters and took our drink orders and then appetizer and food order. There were three couples in our p…

Stopped in for lunch immediately greeted by a friendly staff, and we had Antonio for our server who was quite pleasant and knowledgeable. I would say if you like a nice seafood lunch this would be …

Stopped in for lunch immediately greeted by a friendly staff, and we had Antonio for our server who was quite pleasant and knowledgeable. I would say if you like a nice seafood lunch this would b…

We wanted to catch dinner before heading to the ferry. \n\nThe seafood pasta had a nice flavor profile with an appropriate amount of pasta to seafood. The flavor of the scallops was a littl…

We wanted to catch dinner before heading to the ferry. \n\nThe seafood pasta had a nice flavor profile with an appropriate amount of pasta to seafood. The flavor of the scallops was a little ov…

The staff was super friendly and attentive. The interior clean and cutely decorated. \nThe food was good-shrimp and grits are more of a grits cake. The grouper tacos were large and delish. Skip the…

The service and ambience were satisfying, the food was excellent; however the dirty martinis were mediocre at best. Overall the meals were tasty but expensive. Will return.

The service and ambience were satisfying, the food was excellent; however the dirty martinis were mediocre at best. Overall the meals were tasty but expensive. Will return.

The service and ambience were satisfying, the food was excellent; however the dirty martinis were mediocre at best. Overall the meals were tasty but expensive. Will return.

The service and ambience were satisfying, the food was excellent; however the dirty martinis were mediocre at best. Overall the meals were tasty but expensive. Will return.

The service and ambience were satisfying, the food was excellent; however the dirty martinis were mediocre at best. Overall the meals were tasty but expensive. Will return.

Food was good! Pretty good service too! It's kind of loud. But I enjoyed it very much. Had steak, cooked perfect and the crab cake was fantastic.

Ate dinner on a Monday in final hour of operation. Service was prompt and courteous, and he helped out on a first poor beverage selection by replacing it. (Note: that Brunette bombshell brown ale…

I'm reviewing the restaurant Tortuga's. Google seems to think it's a hotel in the review window, and maybe they have rooms, but I dined this past Saturday at the restaurant and have dined there a few times before on trips to Port A. The food was good, not many lighter options, heavy sauces (but you can ask for those on the side). The wine list was good and the cocktail menu looked good as well. We sat on the patio which should have been a fun experience, and here is where the evening went south. The table next to ours had a phone out and was watching some sort of motorcycle race with the volume turned up so that all of us on the patio could hear it. it was a couple and a child, all watching this little TV as though they were in their living room alone. The waitress told them "y'all are fine!" when the mom explained they were watching a race. Fine? not fine. Other tables on the patio were visibly annoyed, the table across from us evening caught our eye and asked if that was OK with us. We said no, and all looked at the offensive table, who decided rather than to display good manners, they would turn up the volume. maybe because it was a patio it was an anything goes atmosphere but for a nice place to allow such disruption to an entire patio of diners was really disappointing. Second, it got chilly and there was a heater right next to our table. We asked that it be turned on and our waitress said it didn't work. Ah well, we understand. But about 10 minutes later another waiter came and got that heater and turned it on, then moved it to another table. Ugh. it's a shame when an otherwise nice evening at a restaurant is diminished by things other than the food.

Steven Blue

Our evening out started great as the maitrede seated us outside as requested. There was only one other group outside. Shortly afterwards they seated a large group with several small, loud children right next to us, even though the patio was empty. We ordered a bottle of wine and some starters. Our female server kept pushing us to order our main meals, but we weren't ready. We got our starters, which for the most part we're tasty. The ceasar salad was bland though. We relented to the constant requests from our server to order our mains. Upon receiving them one of the orders, a fried shrimp dinner, came out as fish instead. Our server admitted she ordered it wrong. She took it back and reordered. The rest of us were done our dinners by the time the corrected plate returned, about a half hour. Our server didn't keep our wine glasses filled. Nor did she offer to comp anything for her mistakes. The noisy children right next to us were also a bonus. Our two bills came to almost $400. Food was for the most part, decent, but the service was awful. We won't be back.

Irish Danielson

So, I would like to start with the fact that Google thinks this is a hotel, when it's a restaurant (bad Google)! That being said, I'll start with the positive. The bartender and the drinks were both absolutely amazing!! I wish every bartender was as outgoing as her! She got extra cool points for being a ginger(us soul takers have to stick together)!! The service is also exceptional. We sat on the patio, and several staff were out there constantly making sure everyone was taken care of. The less than positive for us was the food itself. The eggs on my benedict were over cooked to the point the yolks were basically hard-boiled, and the hashbrowns on both plates were simultaneously blackened while almost raw in the center. My wife actually like this while I did not. All in all, I would definitely recommend Tortuga's for enjoying drinks on the patio, but I'd need to come again for something other than brunch before recommending the food.

Chris

Love the food and service but the girl at the front door needs to lighten up a little. We came in at 4:00 on an off season day with only one table occupied in the restaurant and were told that we couldn’t be seated without a reservation. I can completely understand that in season but not when the restaurant has one table occupied and it’s a quiet off season early evening. She needs to smile and be more accommodating. We ended up sitting at the bar and there were more fruit flies than I have ever seen at one time hanging out on the fruit on the bar. Kind of creepy to have that many flies right next to you. Great food but it’s kind of slipping otherwise

Went here for dinner on New Years Eve. Atmosphere was lively and service was ok (although server never opened twist off cap to wine bottle she brought to our table and did not pour wine). Was a …

Went here for dinner on New Years Eve. Atmosphere was lively and service was ok (although server never opened twist off cap to wine bottle she brought to our table and did not pour wine). Was a …

Went here for dinner on New Years Eve. Atmosphere was lively and service was ok (although server never opened twist off cap to wine bottle she brought to our table and did not pour wine). Was a litt…

Went here for dinner on New Years Eve. atmosphere was lively and service was ok (although server never opened twist off cap to wine bottle she brought to our table and did not pour wine). Was a li…

Really overpriced average quality food. There were not enough wait staff working however the dining area was full inside and out. Not good enough that I would go nick or recommend to a friend. .

Food came out so quickly it obviously was not fresh. Hubby had shrimp and scallops with risotto. seafood was good risotto was a sticky rice. I had shrimp and grits. shrimp was not hot. Grit…

We hadn't ever been to this restaurant on previous trips, so we got a reservation and tried it this time and it was okay. The crab cake appetizer was the best we'd ever tasted. Both of our ste…

We were greeted and seated for dinner right away as we arrived at 4:30. Our waitress brought us waters and took our drink orders and then appetizer and food order. There were three couples in our party. Our appetizers came out quickly and we're tasty. Our food took a very long time to arrive. Mine was cold and mediocre. When we received our bill there was a 20% large party fee added to our checks. I am sure it was on the menu but really, there were 6 of us. No extra staff were used to serve us. Why would they consider 6 a large party? We won't be returning or recommending this establishment to anyone we know.

Reservation for 4 New Years Eve 4:45pm 12/31/25. Day started with multiple text and a phone call from Tortuga's reminding us of our reservation. Last text was as we were parking. We arrived 10 minute…

reservation for 4 New Years Eve 4:45pm 12/31/25. Day started with multiple text and a phone call from Tortuga's reminding us of our reservation. Last text was as we were parking. We arrived 10 mi…

Flounder and steak was overcooked. drinks weren't good. Service was slow and not attentive. Spent way too much money on food that no one ate.

Locals do Not dine here. Location was easy to find, parking is a nightmare. We were there for brunch. Food was undesirable. Scrambled eggs were slimy, 1 piece of white toast upcharged $2.00. No butter, no jelly. No substitutions, potatoes so heavily seasoned they were inedible, all 4 breakfasts served floating in grease, coffee tasted burnt. Service was terrible. Manager stopped by our table, had a laugh, didn't see him again. We came by on recommendation and sad to say, this restaurant isn't it.

I can’t rate the food, but I can rate the service. I walked in at 7:30 tonight and saw several tables empty, both inside and outside. The hostess asked if I had reservations. I did not and she said it’d be a 55 minute wait. I decided to leave. I considered going the next day so I was going to make online reservations for the next day. That’s when I noticed that 8 tables were available from 7:45-8:30 tonight. If reservations were essential, the hostess could have said please go online now, there are reservations open starting at 7:45. They could have had my business, but I guess they didn’t care.

Absolutely the worst grouper I have ever tasted. I was clear that I wanted fresh fish. The heavy breading on the fried shrimp and grouper was very thick and tasteless. The fish was mush. At best, it was bought from somewhere like Ben E Keith and then mismanaged. Lunch was over $80 and mine was not edible.

Weston Akers

Tried to take my family to dinner here heard great things about it. Try to book a reservation online for 8 people, won’t let me do it because it is too many people. So we showed up early at 4:30 and try to get a table (mind you the whole restaurant is empty minus a couple people at tables. The hostess tells us that they can’t accommodate us because they are already booked and can’t help us. (Which she was less than pleasant to deal with anyways) she told us we could “stand around for 2.5 hours” honestly kind of a bummer. Won’t ever go back there not for the reservation issue more so the unpleasant hostess and lack of accommodations. You will get better customer service at Whataburger. Stay away if you’re looking for a nice accommodating atmosphere.