The coastal city of Corpus Christi is one of the top vacation destinations in Texas. Popular attractions include the Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge, Texas State Aquarium, South Texas Institute for the Arts, Museum of Asian Cultures and Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. The area has a thriving nightlife, complete with a variety of restaurants, live music, pool halls, karaoke bars and comedy clubs.
Executive Surf Club boasts 30 beers on tap and a restaurant with a full menu. Specialty items include the shrimp wrap, which is a flour tortilla filled with fried shrimp and topped with lettuce, tomatoes and a combination of Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, then drizzled in ranch dressing made from scratch. The Executive Burger is served with refried beans, corn chips, onions, cheese and salsa. Live music, open mic nights and happy hours are also regular festive highlights at Executive Surf Club. Live entertainment includes local bands playing funk, blues, rock 'n' roll, country, modern rock, ska, reggae, hip hop and dancehall music. The establishment is also family-friendly, offers a children's menu, has wheelchair access and welcomes large groups.
Executive Surf Club
309 N. Water St.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
361-884-7873
executivesurfclub.com
Blackbeard's Restaurant was named after the legendary pirate. According to local legend, the restaurant is haunted with jumping salt shakers, mysterious knocks and sightings of apparitions. The restaurant is housed in a building that is among the oldest in the area. Specialties on the menu include pirate stew made with sausage, shrimp and real fresh crab meat in a tortilla soup, and the chicken castaway made with a half-pound chicken breast grilled with fresh pineapple. Drink specialties include margaritas, pina coladas and daiquiris.
Blackbeard's on the Beach Restaurant
3117 Surfside Blvd.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78402
361-884-1030
blackbeardsrestaurant.net
South Beach Grill is a restaurant and bar that offers a casual atmosphere. It is housed in a one-story purple building with a huge windsurfer painted on the side, and video game machines can be found on the inside. South Beach Bar and Grill also features entertainment such as live acoustic music, foosball tables and televised sporting events. The restaurant serves traditional pub grub but brings the quality and flavor up a few notches. There are the usual burgers, wings and nachos, but there are also butterfly shrimp baskets, 12-ounce Angus steaks and grilled chicken breasts. The bar also has drink specials on everything from margaritas to domestic beers. Private events can be held at South Beach Grill, and parking is free.
South Beach Grill
213 South Chaparral St.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
361-883-7873
southbeachgrill.com
