Blackbeards' — Restaurant in South Padre Island

2•14•25 came on Valentines day was great and peaceful had my stuff shrimp plate was very fulfilling and delish, hubby had the po boy catfish that was good to, the coleslaw is very fresh clod and very tasty. Had a small margarita bit it was way too salty like they put salt inside the drink rather than just on the rim, so kinda like sea water with alcohol so this time it was meh! Most times, it's always on par. I guess they just wasn't in the mood make it. That was my only disappointment because I like these here but not that day.

Came in for a special holiday was great wasn't overwhelmed was very nice for a Valentines Day 2024. Abt 7ish my shrimp was great, and the catfish PO Boy was awesome too. I do recommend thisnplace been a while. I hadn't had some good fried shrimp, so it was perfect. And maybe the season helped to because they were a decent size.

Came back again to order what is not on the menu. The stuffed shrimp is so delish! Love it. So i brought my sister for her birthday and she had the Oyster Po'Boy and she said it was delicious she couldn't finish it she struggled a bit but, ate it all lol. It was very good and said she would order it again and recommend it. They are not overly battered yet very well good serving on the sammich. As far as my fan tail po'boy is always on par, always consistent, and i love it. And it's been a long time. i haven't ordered the stuff shrimp. Wow, it is good now. I know you gonna say so little serving, but the stuffed shrimp is pretty good . It must try. Yet the stuffed shrimp is not on the menu. You must ask for it. For about 5 stuffed shrimp fries, coleslaw the dish is about $22.00, but it is delicious yet pricey, and yes, things have changed, and the prices have been higher. And i honestly, I always go for a certain dish there. The Fantail🍤🍤🍤 po'boy, I love it. And the frozen Margaritas 🍸 I'll stick to my shrimp PO-BOY, especially on shrimp season. The stuff shrimp plate is one of the last pics. Very delish mushroom...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Local Spot with a Fun Atmosphere!

I checked out Blackbeards’, and it’s definitely a popular local spot—super busy with a huge parking lot that still filled up fast. Right away, I loved the atmosphere. It has a pirate ship kind of feel, with lots of wood everywhere that gives it a unique character.

Food & Drinks

🍽️ Oysters – Really good, fresh, and flavorful. 🥣 Clam Chowder – Excellent! Definitely one of the best parts of the meal. 🥩 Half Chicken Fried Steak – Even though it was a half portion, it was still a lot of food! This was actually my first time trying chicken fried steak, and while the flavor was great, the steak was a little too chewy for my liking. Not just here, but in general, I don’t think it’s my thing.

Service & Vibe

The staff was fantastic—friendly, talkative, and really engaging with everyone. It felt like a place where both locals and visitors could feel at home. Speaking of locals, they were really welcoming and gave me some great recommendations on things to see in the area.

Final Thoughts

✔️ Great atmosphere – Pirate ship vibes, lots of wood, and a fun, casual feel. ✔️ Good food – Especially the clam chowder and oysters. ✔️ Friendly locals & staff – The conversations and energy made it a good time. ⚠️ Chicken fried steak wasn’t for me – But that’s more personal preference than anything.

I’d definitely come back to Blackbeards’, probably to try something different on the menu and enjoy the fun atmosphere again. If you’re in the area, it’s worth...

We ate an early dinner here on a Sunday afternoon in late October. Since it was beginning of “Off Season” it was not too crowded and zero wait.

Our table view was of parking lot and street of homes, no ocean views available. The palm trees made it feel like vacation still so was okay.

Our server was a young guy, very friendly and eager to answer menu item questions plus detailed the specials.

When the food came, it was a lot so made the $20+ per plate worth it. It was decent seafood and sides.

Only drawbacks were (1) there were flies buzzing around the windows near us, the table and menus seemed to have greasy films (2) a super LOUD annoying talker a couple of tables away from us cussed like a sailor and seemed to to think everyone wanted to hear his conversation at decibel level 1,000 and (3) Every (female) support staff not waitressing did NOT speak a lick of English. I found someone’s left behind cellphone in the women’s bathroom….when I tried to talk to a (female) staff member to explain/turn in, it took THREE separate girls looking confused, shaking their heads and speaking Spanish before I got an English speaking person to communicate issue to. This contributed to my feeling of being in an unfriendly atmosphere (atop the dirty feeling) and hence 2-stars. Overall, I could take it or leave it but wouldn’t go out of my way to go again or...