N Alister St · Seafood
Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill
A coastal seafood and steak grill on North Alister Street, open for dinner every day and weekend brunch, known for shrimp and grits, crab cakes and a covered patio.
Opens the Google listing for photos and current hours. We couldn’t find posted food prices.
Details checked November 2026
Featured photo
Shrimp and grits (not taken at Tortuga’s) · Photo: City Foodsters on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Type
Seafood & steaks
Shrimp and grits, crab cake, bisque and oysters
Price range
Mid-range
$$–$$$ on Tripadvisor; food prices not posted
Hours
Dinner daily from 3 pm
Fri–Sun brunch 9 am–2 pm, per Google
Time needed
About 1.5 hours
Our estimate for dinner or brunch
Parking
Tow vehicle
No RV parking posted; leave the rig at camp
Top dish
Shrimp and grits
In 115 Google reviews; crab cake in 54
On the menu
Shrimp and grits, crab cakes and bisque
A coastal seafood and steak menu with shrimp and grits, crab cakes, lobster bisque, Snapper Pontchartrain, raw oysters and seafood towers, plus Friday-to-Sunday brunch and a full bar known for its Loggerhead Margarita.
Photo: RL0919 on Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Weekend brunch
Lobster bisque
Lobster bisque comes up in 25 Google reviews. Tortuga’s serves dinner every day from 3 pm and adds brunch from 9 am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
RV tip: LaFitte’s Hideout is about 2 minutes away and I.B. Magee Beach Park about 4. Bring the tow vehicle, not the rig.
Also worth ordering
- Crab cakeMentioned in 54 Google reviews.
- Boudin ballsMentioned in 37 Google reviews.
- RedfishMentioned in 28 Google reviews.
- Poke nachosMentioned in 26 Google reviews.
Why go
Port A’s seafood dinner and brunch stop
Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill is on North Alister Street near the harbor and ferry landing. It’s owned by Beth and Kelly Owens, who also run FINS Grill & Icehouse and MacDaddy’s Family Kitchen.
It has 4.4 stars from 2,229 Google reviews, 4.4 on Tripadvisor (ranked #2 of 53 in Port Aransas) and 4.2 on Yelp. Shrimp and grits lead Google’s review topics.
In February 2026 the local paper reported plans to move Tortuga’s to a new building on Beach Access Road 1A. As of November 2, 2026, Google still lists it at 429 N Alister St.
Photo: Larry D. Moore on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
Why it made our list
- 4.4 stars from 2,229 Google reviews
- #2 of 53 restaurants on Tripadvisor
- Shrimp and grits in 115 Google reviews
- Brunch Friday to Sunday
- About 2 min from LaFitte’s Hideout
For RVers
Taking the rig to Tortuga’s
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Bring the tow vehicle
Tortuga’s doesn’t post RV parking, and listings disagree on whether it’s street or lot parking. From LaFitte’s Hideout it’s 0.4 miles.
Book weekend brunch
Reservations are on OpenTable, and reviewers recommend booking ahead for weekend brunch.
Bring the dog
BringFido lists a covered outdoor patio where dogs are welcome at the table.
Check the address
A move to Beach Access Road 1A was announced in 2026. Call (361) 749-2739 to confirm where it’s serving before you drive over.
What visitors say about Tortuga’s
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked November 2, 2026.
What visitors often mention
Recurring themes in Google’s review topics
Shrimp and gritsOutdoor seatingCrab cake
Google’s review topics put shrimp and grits on top (115 reviews), then outdoor seating (55), crab cake (54), boudin balls (37) and redfish (28). Checked November 2, 2026.
What reviewers mention most
Number of Google reviews that mention each item, from Google’s review topics, checked November 2, 2026.
Good to know
Price level$$–$$$
OpenDaily
ParkingTow vehicle
Good forBrunchSeafood fansDogs on patio
Price level per Tripadvisor; hours per Google; parking not posted. Checked November 2, 2026.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill
- Address429 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
- HoursDinner daily from 3 pm
Fri–Sun brunch 9 am–2 pm, per Google - Phone(361) 749-2739
- ReservationsBook on OpenTable, order online or call (361) 749-2739
- Getting thereTortuga’s is on North Alister Street near the harbor, about 0.4 miles from LaFitte’s Hideout RV Resort and 1 mile from I.B. Magee Beach Park.
- ParkingNo RV parking is posted, and listings disagree on street versus lot parking, so bring the tow vehicle.
A move to Beach Access Road 1A was announced in February 2026. Call (361) 749-2739 to confirm the location and hours.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Tortuga’s
These are the Port Aransas RV parks we have written up, closest first. Drive times are from Google Maps.
LaFitte’s Hideout RV Resort
A 96-site resort in the middle of town with concrete pads for 45 ft rigs, a pool and clubhouse, and the harbor a short walk away.
I.B. Magee Beach Park
Nueces County’s full-hookup park at the north end of the beach, with long concrete pads a short walk over the dune to the sand.
Port A RV Resort
A large resort at the south edge of town with a heated pool and hot tub, a gym, a dog park and a catch-and-release pond.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Dinner daily from 3 pm
Ready for shrimp and grits?
Book weekend brunch, start with the lobster bisque, and order the shrimp and grits.
Thank you to the people behind these photos. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: City Foodsters (shrimp and grits; CC BY 2.0), RL0919 (lobster bisque; CC0) and Larry D. Moore (the Port Aransas ferry landing in 2005; CC BY 4.0); the images were resized. Food photos marked “not taken at” show the dish, not this restaurant’s plate. Area photos show the neighborhood, not the restaurant. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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