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I am in town and usually stay downtown. I just got back from Water Street and while it is one of my favs I was wondering what suggestions you nice gentlemen could give me as a good place to eat. Also what would you suggest a lady like myself could go for a nightcap.



Zoe
I like the Executive Surf club. Most of the night spots have shut down. The Republic Bar and Grill - at the top of the Omni Bay Front - is the nicest bar. Water St Seafood Co is good also.
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I'm glad you made it in Zoe. Unfortunately, I'm out of town or I would made an effort to see you.

As for where to go, I work downtown so here are my thoughts. Many people coming into town want to enjoy the waterfront and for that Joe's Crab Shack is a good place to go have a drink on the deck outside. This chain restaurant has average food, moderately priced. Keeping the on the water theme, Landry's is a chain. It's a little nicer than Joe's, good food and drinks fairly priced. Both of these are in the marina. The Surf Club is a good place for drinks, no doubt.

The best restaurant downtown is The Viet Nam about 4 blocks north of the water street market area. It's Asian cuisine, great service, great wine list. The menu is a little confusing but the wait staff is great at making suggestions. Trust them. It has a very small bar.

Another Asian restaurant is Thai Spice about 3 blocks north on Water Street (very near Viet Nam). Everything is fresh made, original Thai style by the owner's wife in their kitchen. The owner greets you and seats you. Beware this place only seats about 30 people. In fact, I'd recommend reservations at either of these places.

The Republic of Texas is a very good restaurant, primarily steaks and it has a nice quiet bar and a great view in an air conditioned environment.

Brewster Street Ice House is a fun bar with live entertainment and a cover charge of about $10 although, you can sit in an area without a cover charge.

OTHERS:
http://www.downtowncorpuschristi.com/Bars.html

Have fun. Enjoy our city. Next time I hope our schedules permit us to get together so I can personally escort you to some of the best we have to offer here.

rj
Aria is a nice club downtown. Friday nights they have a really cool terrace to have drinks.
I have wondered about the Vietnam Restaurant. I think we'll give it a try next week - the last time I did they had closed for the night.
Also, Harrisons Landing next to Landrys. Much better food, and nice setting outside right by the water.