The Bottom Line
Located just across the bay from South Padre Island in the quaint, historic town of Port Isabel, Pirate's Landing Restaurant offers great food and a great waterfront view. During the summer months, Pirate's Landing also affords an excellent vantage point to watch the Friday night fireworks over the bay.
Pros
- Wonderful waterfront location
- Varied menu offerings, including fresh seafood and steaks
- Family-friendly ambience
- Reasonable pricing
Cons
- Long wait during weekends and peak seasons
Description
- Located on Lighthouse Square in Port Isabel
- Offers fresh seafood, burgers, steaks and a children's menu
- Waterfront location
- Seafood market inside
- Call ahead (956-943-3663) to check on wait during peak season
Guide Review - Pirate's Landing Restaurant
Anyone planning a visit to South Padre Island would be well served to block out some time to head across the bridge, back to the mainland to visit historic Port Isabel. Besides a number of unique curio shops, Port Isabel's popular Lighthouse Square offers some of the area's most popular restaurants, including Pirate's Landing.Located right on the shores of the Laguna Madre bay, Pirate's Landing offers a family-friendly environment, fresh seafood, burgers, steaks and more. Not only is Pirate's menu varied, it is also consistent. Patrons will always find the seafood fresh and the steaks are prepared to perfection. And, Pirate's adds its unique touch to everything from the burgers to their signature dish, shrimp ceviche.
During the summer months, Pirate's Landing is also one of the best spots to view the fireworks over the bay every Friday at 9 p.m. And, for visitors wanting to take home a little taste of the bay, Pirate's boasts a full seafood market as well.
