Trout Street Bar & Grill
Trout Street Bar & Grill is one of the classic marina-side seafood stops in Port Aransas — Gulf fish, fresh oysters, shrimp, and a cold beer on the upper deck overlooking the boats. The standard pick when you want fresh seafood with a working-marina view.
Trout Street is the kind of place where you watch the charter boats come in while you eat what they caught. Tucked along the Port Aransas marina, with both indoor and upper-deck seating and a long-running reputation for fresh Gulf seafood. About a 12-minute drive from Cinnamon Shore.
What to order
Gulf fish (whatever's running — grouper, snapper, redfish), fresh oysters when in season (best late fall through spring), fried shrimp baskets, and grilled seafood plates. Cold beer on draft, a full bar, and a workable wine list. Skip the over-the-top tropical drinks; this is a beer-and-Gulf-fish spot at heart.
When to go
Sunset on the upper deck is the move — boats coming in, last light over the marina, and a cold drink. Tuesday through Thursday avoids the worst of the weekend dinner crush. Lunch on a weekday is a reliable, less-crowded option if you want the marina view without the wait.
Weekend dinner in summer and spring break gets a wait. Show up before 6 PM or after 8 PM, or call ahead to put your name down.
Getting there from Cinnamon Shore
About a 12-minute drive — north on TX-361 toward Port Aransas, then east toward the marina once you're in town. The marina parking lot fills up on weekends; expect to walk a couple of blocks if you arrive at 7 PM Saturday in summer.
Golf carts can drive in town on streets at or under 35 mph but most guests take a regular car for a marina dinner — easier on the way back.
Pair it with a marina afternoon
Make a marina day of it: a sunset dolphin cruise from Fisherman's Wharf, a walk through Roberts Point Park, then dinner at Trout Street. If you've got time, swing through Port Aransas Brewing Company on Alister Street for a beer before dinner.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Trout Street Bar & Grill in Port Aransas?
On the Port Aransas marina, on the bayfront side of town. Search 'Trout Street Bar & Grill Port Aransas' for the exact address. About a 12-minute drive from Cinnamon Shore.
Does Trout Street take reservations?
Reservation policies vary by season — weekend dinner in summer and spring break is the busiest. If you can't get a reservation, show up before 6 PM or after 8 PM, or call ahead to put your name on the wait list.
What's the best thing to order at Trout Street?
Whatever Gulf fish is running (grouper, snapper, redfish, depending on season), fresh oysters when in season (best late fall through spring), and a cold draft beer. The fried shrimp basket and the grilled seafood plates are reliable standbys.
Is Trout Street kid-friendly?
Yes — it's a family-comfortable marina restaurant, not a fine-dining spot. The upper deck is the highlight for kids who like watching boats. Earlier seatings are easier with younger kids.
How far is Trout Street from Cinnamon Shore?
About a 12-minute drive — north up Mustang Island on TX-361, then east into Port Aransas town toward the marina. Golf carts technically can drive in town but most guests take a regular car for a marina dinner.
Where else can I get fresh Gulf seafood near Trout Street?
Virginia's on the Bay (the other classic bayfront seafood option), The Crazy Cajun (family-style boil dumped on the table), Snoopy's Pier on the Causeway, and Doc's Seafood & Steaks on the way out of town. See our restaurants page for the full guide.
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