Courtyard South Padre Island
6700 Padre Boulevard South Padre Island, Texas, USA, 78597 (956) 433-0590
Enjoy the newest beachfront resort in South Padre Island. Courtyard by Marriott provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. You will get to enjoy inviting, flexible spaces where you can work or relax and have free Wi-Fi throughout. Plus our well equipped fitness center and saltwater pool will help you stay refreshed and energized at our South Padre Island hotel. Whether traveling for business or pleasure your stay at Courtyard is sure to be more comfortable, more productive and more enjoyable than ever before.
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On Site Restaurants and Bars
Bar Louie
Eat. Drink. Be Happy. The tenets of the Original Gastrobar. Great drinks, chef-inspired food, and awesome service in a comfortable atmosphere where you are encouraged to relax and hang out. With Bar Louie, no two bars are going to be exactly the same. We listen to our neighborhoods and let them shape us, not the other way around. That’s what makes Bar Louie special. No corners cut. No excuses. It’s not always the easiest way to do things, but it’s the right way. Because if you’re not going to give people something special, why bother at all? So whether you’re looking for good food, a refreshing cocktail, or just conversation, Bar Louie has you covered.
Bistro
Local Restaurants and Bars
Padre Island Brewing Company
3400 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, Texas, 78597
(956) 761-9585
http://pibrewingcompany.com/
Open 7 days a week at 11:30 am
Padre Island Brewing Company on South Padre Island, Texas has what you want! Whether you are in the mood for a handcrafted beer or an awesome burger, a great sandwich, a homemade pizza, or some of the best seafood on the island, Padre Island Brewing Company has what you want!
Longboard Bar & Grill
205 W. Palm St.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 772-7022
https://www.longboardspi.com/
Sunday – Thursday 11am – 11pm
Friday 11am – 12:30am
Saturday 11pm – 1:00am
Longboard bar and Grill is a waterfront restaurant & entertainment hot spot in the South Entertainment District on South Padre Island. Family and locally owned. We are inviting you to a location that was once a pillar of this area. This old-school favorite is coming back to life as a venue, bar and grill for all ages.
Experience unforgettable sunsets from our stunning deck, with panoramic views of the azure waters, accompanied by exceptional live music daily at Longboard Bar & Grill on South Padre Island. Be mesmerized by the spectacle of summer fireworks from our vantage point and revel in the vibrant atmosphere of our expansive 9000-square-foot open-air venue, where live bands ignite the stage every single day of the week.
Nautico Island Grill
1313 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 772-7074
https://nauticoislandgrill.com/
Sunday-Thursday 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday-Saturday 11:00AM – 9:30PM
Sisters with a vision
Jenna Ghilain and Briana Ghilain-Scanlan, South Padre Island Texas natives, opened Nautico Island Grill on January 26th 2023. With an influence from their past family owned restaurant, Amberjack’s Bayside Bar & Grill, the sisters wanted to take the nineties Caribbean style and recreate the ambiance with a modern twist. Featuring seven local artists and new clean crisp look, Nautico evolved into what the sisters like to call a fun, modern, tropical vibe. The menu is comprised of fresh salads, sandwiches, amazing burgers, seafood, pastas and classic Tex-Mex. Nautico’s features are dynamic; from the famous and nostalgic menu items you found on the old Amberjack’s menu to the classic cheese enchilada plate. Nautico prides itself in offering choices – fresh green salads and nine homemade dressings to choose from. A yummy signature basil limeade frozen mocktail or cocktail to delight on the new deck. Nautico’s mission is to impress from the moment you walk in the door!
Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island
2305 Laguna Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX, 78597
(956) 761-6406
https://www.lbyspi.com
Everyday 11:30AM – 2AM
It’s better on the Bay!
Featuring Our Famous All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet
Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island has been an island favorite for a fine dining destination for years. Each night we strive to pamper our guests with great service and to satisfy their demanding palates with scrumptious menu items cooked by our gourmet chefs. Are you looking for steak? Louie’s serves hand-cut steaks. Prefer seafood? Louie’s will tempt you with our peel and eat shrimp and fresh fish. To top it all off, you may want to leave room for our famous “Death by Chocolate” cake. Enjoy your Louie’s fine dining experience as you relax in either air-conditioned comfort or with a beautiful sunset view on our bay-front patio. Offering several dining options, everyone is sure to be satisfied at Louie’s Backyard.
Dirty Al’s
33396 State Park Rd 100
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-4901
https://dirtyalspi.com
Sun to Thurs: 11am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 10pm
Dirty Al’s is located in South Padre Island, TX. We are open seven days a week for lunch & dinner and feature full bar. Our menu highlights the freshest local seafood and ingredients. Whether you are craving Fried Seafood, Seafood Botana, Po-Boys or Burgers – you will agree: Dirty Al’s at South Padre Island is always the right choice!
The Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 299-4605
https://themeatball-cafe.com/
OPEN EVERYDAY
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Located on South Padre Island, Texas. The Meatball Cafe serves authentic Italian dishes, Seafood, Steaks and more. All of our pastas are made from scratch daily! We also offer a wide array of wines and craft drinks at our full bar.
Have your meal indoors and enjoy a beautiful cozy environment, or outdoors on our quaint patio and enjoy the island breeze.
Josephine’s Kitchen SPI
3409 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX
(956) 299-4910
https://josephineskitchenspi.com/
Everyday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
home made, just like mom or grandma use to do
Here at Josephine’s Kitchen, we pride ourselves in making all of our great American fare from scratch! You can be assured that everything from the blueberries in your pancakes to the beans in your coffee were prepared for your order. No frozen or bagged products in Josephine’s Kitchen. Just like Mom’s house!
Viva
202 W Whiting St.
South Padre Island, TX
(956) 707-8482
https://www.facebook.com/people/Viva-SPI/100090176708377/
Señor Donkey Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
4215 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-4843
https://senordonkey.com/
MON-THUR: 11am – 10pm
FRI-SAT: 11am – 11pm
spi’s authentic mexican choice
Since opening, Señor Donkey has become well-known for offering the Island much more than traditional, authentic Mexican food. Our varied offerings include: World’s Best Shrimp Enchiladas, Sizzling Fajitas, Handmade Flautas, Taquitos, Delicious Seafood Baskets and so much more. Señor Donkey Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is located on beautiful South Padre Island, TX. We are open seven days a week for lunch & dinner and feature a full bar. Our authentic Mexican inspired menu highlights the freshest local seafood and ingredients. Whether you are craving a Seafood Botana, Enchiladas or Steaks — you will agree: Señor Donkey on South Padre Island is always the right choice!
Cafe On The Beach
3616 Gulf Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-1316
https://www.palmsresortcafe.com/cafe
Breakfast 8am-11am Monday to Friday & till 12 noon on the weekend
Lunch & Dinner are served till 10pm everyday
Cafe On The Beach
Cafe On The Beach is a classic American dining experience with fresh offerings, full bar and beachfront views. The cafe is open year round for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a chef curated menu that incorporates favorites such as pancakes and burgers to high end items like steak and lobster. Whether you are staying at The Palms or just having a day at the beach we would love to have you.
Local Things to See and Do
Space X
https://www.sopadre.com/spacex/
There’s never been a more exciting time in space exploration and never more opportunities to have a front seat to rocket history being made right here in South Padre Island.
Thanks to the SpaceX Boca Chica launch site, just across the bay from South Padre Island, you can combine your love for all things space with some well-deserved island time. Here’s all you need to know to plan your visit for the next scheduled launch.
The SpaceX South Texas Launch site is where some of the most advanced rockets are being tested for everything from near orbital satellite deployments to the Mars mission.
Gravity Park
106 West Marlin Street South Padre Island, Texas 78597
https://gravitypark.squarespace.com/
Hours of Operation: 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Gravity Park is an adventure and amusement park on South Padre Island, Texas. The attractions include: The Tallest Reverse-Bungee in the world (The Rocket), A Skycoaster (Giant Swing) with a view of the whole island, a multi-level Adult Go-Kart track and a children’s Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, a 60 foot Ferris Wheel, a Trampoline Ride, an Arcade, and a Climbing Wall!
The Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100 South Padre Island, TX 78597
Located at the sea Ranch marina under the big blue flag
https://theoriginaldolphinwatch.com/
Mon-Sat: 8 AM – 8PM
Sunday: 9AM – 6PM
TOURS
Dolphin Watch
One of the most unique activities on South Padre Island is the dolphin watching tour. South Texas is a year-round home to several large pods of dolphin and The Original Dolphin Watch is your ticket to viewing them in all their natural splendor. One of the most memorable activities you will take part in while visiting South Padre is a cruise with us. Share the thrill of meeting bottle-nose and spinner dolphins in the wild and experience the unique bond and kinship they inspire in mankind. Trips leave daily from the Sea Ranch Marina. Enjoy sunshine and salt air along with refreshments and an educational presentation aboard the 60′ tour boat The Double Sunshine or the 50′ boat the Diver I.
ECO Tour
An Eco-Tour is an add-on to our dolphin watch tour. During the tour our crew will drag a small net along the bottom of the bay and collect a sample of marine life. They will then have a presentation on the boat of the marine life that they find, then continue on watching for dolphin. An Eco-Tour is a fun and educational tour for all ages. All marine life collected during the tour will be safely released back into the water.
Snorkeling Trips
Enjoy a 3 hour tour exploring the underwater world of the Laguna Madre. This snorkel tour is $45 per person and includes your rental gear and a licensed guide in the water with you. This tour is provided by our sister company, American Diving. You can find more information and book online by visiting: https://divesouthpadre.com. Seasonal activity that is available from April – Sept.
Pirate’s Fishing Pier
Hours Monday – Sunday: 12:00AM – 12:00 AM
WELCOME TO PIRATES FISHING PIER
Where Every Cast Sparks Adventure!
Discover the Ultimate Fishing Experience at Pirate’s Landing Fishing Pier in Port Isabel, TX! Nestled at the entrance of the Queen Isabella Causeway leading to South Padre Island, find us easily near the iconic Lighthouse in Port Isabel. As the longest pier in Texas, Pirate’s Pier boasts immaculate grounds and top-notch facilities. Equipped with a complete tackle and bait shop, snack bar, pristine restrooms, ample paved parking, and a premier restaurant, we ensure every angler’s needs are met in one convenient location! Forgot your fishing gear? No worries! We offer rental poles, tackle, and a variety of baits including mullet, live and frozen shrimp, shiners, Ribbon Fish, squid, and more. Our snack bar serves up ice-cold drinks, beer, wine, sandwiches, alongside a full-service restaurant. But that’s not all! Pirate’s Pier is home to Isabella Excursions and Black Dragon Cruises, adjacent to the historic lighthouse, and within walking distance of three museums, a sea life center, and shopping. Experience it all in one amazing location!