Doc's Seafood and Steaks
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MadgeMadge
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"Corpus Christi Travel Guide: The Food Edition"
HezekiahHezekiah
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This place absolutely rocks! We were a walk-in party of 13 that came in at 8:45 pm (they close @9:30) Not ideal and we felt bad because there was already a wait and we were fully prepared to get turned away and go into corpus to find a place open. The hostess asked us if we were with a party and we told her No, we were walk-ins and she replied, Even Better and that we would be sat asap! I wish I could remember her name because she was so accommodating to us! As we get sat, around 9:15 or so we are greeted by Bethany with nothing but smiles. I gotta tell you, the service the young lady gave us was absolutely phenomenal! We weren’t waiting for drinks or anything really from the get go. When I say she was on top of it, I truly mean that! She gave great suggestions from the menu which I’ll get too but I really needed to just brag on her for a moment. Big party after a long shift at the end of the night. You wouldn’t have known it, but everyone and I mean everyone in my family were just in awe of the service. Keep it up! Food: the portions were generous for the price which was an initial concern but after seeing the plates I wasn’t mad at all. I had the mahi mahi tacos which weren’t on the menu but when I asked how the yellow fin tuna tacos were she suggested those and it was an immediate yes! I received 3 nice sized tacos Had a little kick to them but not over powering and the rice that came on the side helped my pallet enjoy each scrumptious bite. My wife split the Coastal Bacon Wrapped shrimp and the crab cake. They enjoyed their meal and the only thing about shrimp is that they would want a creamy sauce to dip. The crab cake seemed a little small compared to everything else we received so nothing special to write about there. Momma got the chicken fried steak, I know I know-but she isn’t a seafood lover and said the batter was nice and light and also had a great flavor to it. Kids ate burgers and I’m assuming they loved them cause there wasn’t anything to take home! It was around 10:15 pm and we were the last customers there and Bethany and the crew told us to enjoy our meals and take our time. They started closing up the inside of the restaurant which we had absolutely zero problems with. When we received our checks. Everything was in order and we noticed that there was No Gratuity added which was a little surprising considering how big our party was. So yes my Momma was walking out she thanked Bethany and said don’t worry, my children will take great care of you. Which I think we did, think all of us gave her well over 30% because the service, ambiance and food was just that good! Lastly: Thanks Bethany and Crew! We will see y’all again next year when we go back!
Michael MedinaMichael Medina
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Not only does Doc’s Seafood have incredible food, but it also offers unobstructed views of the water and magnificent sunsets. If you haven’t been to Doc’s, I highly recommend you go. Right on the water, this open-air restaurant is a gem of a place with a casual, coastal atmosphere that offers some of the best seafood in Corpus Christi. The food is truly phenomenal! For our appetizer, we had Doc’s Seafood Queso, which was so delicious, and for our main entrees, we had the Coastal Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and the Grilled Coconut Shrimp, which were prepared to prefection. I highly recommend both! The customer service at Doc’s is impressive. Our attentive and pleasurable waiter made the dining experience all the more enjoyable. His knowledge of the menu and recommendations were spot on, he kept our glasses filled, and was a wonderful conversationalist. Not once did we lack any service. The customer service at Doc’s was truly a pleasure. For dessert, we shared the Fried Cheesecake. Have you had Doc’s fried cheesecake? If not, drop everything, get to Doc’s, and order some now. There’s nothing more scrumptious than cheesecake wrapped in a cinnamon tortilla, then fried and topped with chocolate syrup and served with vanilla ice cream. This decadent dessert is divine. I encourage you to order the cheesecake when you dine at Doc’s. I still think of it all the time. It’s that heavenly. As you dine, enjoy the views, the call of the seagulls, and the bay breeze. You may even get lucky and see the dolphins swimming in the bay near the restaurant. They made an appearance during our visit and we watched them while we enjoyed our appetizers. It was a memorable dining experience. I highly recommend dining at Doc’s Seafood and Steaks. Enjoy an incredible meal at a picturesque location right on the waterfront. You’ll be glad you did.
Sarah JohnsSarah Johns
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We were so glad we decided to go to Docs! The location was great, and only a couple minutes from our AirBnB. The parking lot was pretty full when we pulled up, but there was a lot more space inside than we originally thought. The atmosphere was good, with 180° views of the bay whether you are inside our out on their large deck. There was a live band playing upstairs, but thankfully they weren't crazy loud like they are at a lot of similar places. The downstairs is setup more for games and the bar scene, which was refreshing. They also have a really nice deck on the bottom floor and right on the water. All the reviews say that the sunsets are awesome, and they aren't lying, ours was pretty cool! They had a good selection of specialty drinks, and my Mango Sunset was great! I also had the Yellow Fin Tuna Tacos and they were amazing! Hit the spot for exactly what I was wanting. The hush puppy appetizer was good, along with the spicy full pound of shrimp and calimari. Our waitress, Anna, was very nice and helpful, and promptly brought our drinks and appetizers. The only bad mark I'd give this experience was the checkout process, which took probably another 40 minutes after we asked for the check. While we were waiting for it, the door to the kitchen swung open to show some of the waiters and kitchen staff arm-wrestling on one of the prep tables, which while funny, didn't let us feel like our time was being valued since we'd been sitting there waiting on our checks to be brought out. But the food was good enough to overshadow thmy, but it was enough to bring this to 4-stars for me instead of 5. Ultimately, if we come back to this area we will most definitely come back to Docs!
Ryan MizeRyan Mize
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What a mixed visit this has been. The food was incredible. The service, not so much. Why is it that no where I've been in Texas offers top-notch service with their top-notch food. We ordered the crab stuffed flounder, grilled coconut shrimp, Bacon wrapped shrimp, shrimp queso, Cajun fries, and peel and eat shrimp. All of the food was incredible. The flounder had the blood line still in it, so that made the meal very fishy, but everything else about it was delicious. The service is where this review suffers. We were sat, and immediately asked for a drink order before any of us knew where the beverage menu was. The server then came back shortly and took our drink order. About 15 minutes later, he came back for the food order, which we placed appetizer orders and then lunch orders. The food came out quick but all at the same time. The server should have held the lunch portion so we could enjoy the apps. The food also came out not piping hot, As I'm writing this, the server also told us that the apps were free cause of the timing issues. So, the service improved by his acknowledgment without any mention other than our disappointment that they all came out at the same time. So, nice recovery. I will leave my review the way I was writing it for reference, but I definitely raised the stars. Also, the free photo was a welcomed addition, not to mention the smell of the ocean and the open air concept really snagged some extra praise. Please try them out. It's worth the visit.
Kelly PierceKelly Pierce
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13309 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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(361) 949-6744
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docsseafoodandsteaks.com
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4.3
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Lively selection for surf 'n' turf in an open-air setting overlooking the water, plus live music.
attractions: GlowRow North Padre, Sunset Island, restaurants: Snoopy's Pier, Scoopy's Veranda Ice Cream Shoppe, Packery Bar and Grill, The Pearl featuring The Cajun, The cuban, Fishtales Bar & Grill

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