Water Street Seafood Co., 309 North Water St., Corpus Christi, TX, www.waterstreetrestaurants.com, 361-882-8683. Their grill imparts a perfect flavor to seafood. They recently tried out locally caught stone crab on the menu, which is excellent. We’d love to see it on the menu full time. Glow, 1815 Broadway, Rockport, TX 78382, www.glowrockport.com, (361) 727-2644. Glow is a tiny rustic bistro created by Karey B. Johnson. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner or brunch in the dining room, at the bar or on the deck overlooking Little Bay. If you enjoy Bloody Marys (they have 10 kinds) or fresh Sashimi grade fish or buttermilk fried chicken -visit Glow .. it's a little hard to find (behind Ledbetter's), but worth the trip! South Texas Scampi’s, 206 W Aries Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78597, www.scampisspi.com, (956) 761-1755. The Oysters Rockefeller is one of the best ever. And you can’t beat the sunsets on the balcony. Worth the trip. Wanna Wanna, 5100 Gulf Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597, www.wannawanna.com, (956) 761-7677. Oyster sandwich is great. Marcello's Italian Restaurant, 110 North Tarnava Street, Port Isabel, TX 78578, www.marcellositalian.com, (956) 943-7611. Flounder Fillet La George and Four Way Shrimp are tasty. Louie's Backyard, 2305 Laguna Boulevard, S Padre Island, TX 78597, www.lbyspi.com, (956) 761-6406. Just ask for the catch of the day, mesquite grilled. Palm Street Pier Bar & Grill, 204 W Palm St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, www.palmstreetpier.com, (956) 772-7256. The Captain Morgan Shrimp has won the World Championship Shrimp Cook-off.
Sea Ranch Restaurant, 1 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597, www.searanchrestaurant.com, (956) 761-1314. Try the red snapper or fried shrimp.
Cote d'Azur, 11224 Tamiami Trl N , Naples, FL 34110, www.cotedazurrestaurant.com, (239) 597-8867. Hard to choose between the fresh fish and the duck. Both excellent.
Southwest Florida Arturo's, 844 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL, 34145, www.arturosmarcoisland.com, (239) 642-0550 - Try the Penne A La Vodka.
The Dock Restaurant at Crayton Cove, 845 12th Avenue South, Naples FL 34102,www.dockcraytoncove.com, (239)263-9940. Great waterfront view. Caribbean and Latin style fresh fish. Bring your dog for Yappy Hour, Tuesdays from 5-6:30 on the patio.
Baleen, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Dr., Naples, FL 34108, www.laplayaresort.com, (239) 598-5707. Waterfront dining with choice of seating in an indoor epicurean enclave or a barefoot beach table. At night there is an intimate beach fire pit with extensive wine-by-the-glass offerings. Bleu Provence, 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples, FL, 34102, www.bleuprovencenaples.com, (239) 261-8239. Excellent wine list. Duck confit, mussels and cold tomato soup are memorable. Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St., Key West, FL, 33040, www.blueheavenkw.com, (305) 296-8666. Eat outside. Lobster Benedict, jerk chicken, BBQ shrimp, key lime pie, key lime pie martini. Can’t go wrong. B.O.'s Fish Wagon, 801 Caroline Street, Key West, FL, www.bosfishwagon.com, (305) 294-9272. It’s a dive and it’s great! Conch Fritters, soft shell crab sandwich with key lime mayonnaise. Cafe Marquesa, 600 Fleming Street , Key West, FL 33040, www.marquesa.com, (305) 292-1919. Rack of lamb is house specialty. Try the Grilled Shrimp Martini with Habañero Chili Melon Sorbet & Salsa. Camille's Restaurant, 1202 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040, www.camilleskeywest.com, (305) 296-4811. Great breakfast. Eggs Benedict is their signature, and omelets are great. French Toast with Godiva white chocolate sauce tastes as good as it sounds.
El Siboney, 900 Catherine Street, Key West, FL 33040, www.elsiboneyrestaurant.com, (305) 296-4184. Cuban cuisine. Paella is tasty and full of seafood, pork and chicken. Minimum order is for two people, and it takes an hour. Relax and enjoy the wait. Grand Café Key West, 314 Duval St., Key West, FL, 33040, www.grandcafekeywest.com, (305) 292-4740. Great wine list. Slow paced, great for tourist watching. Fine conch fritters. Fettuccini with Key West Shrimp. The Grill, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL, 34108, www.ritzcarlton.com, (239) 598-6644. Try the Colorado Rack of Lamb and the molten chocolate cake. Hot Tin Roof, Zero Duval St., Key West, FL, 33040, www.oceankey.com, (305) 296-7701. Must haves: the Hot Tin Tini, a pineapple infused vodka martini; caramelized Mahi-Mahi. Louie’s Backyard, 700 Waddell Ave., Key West, FL, www.louiesbackyard.com, (305) 294-1061. The romantic views of the sunset and the food are excellent, try the yellowfin tuna with wasabi. But have heard complaints about the host. Follow @GulfFood for Gulf Coast Restaurant info from around the Gulf.
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