Blackbeard's Restaurant
Blackbeards' Restaurant
A pirate-themed veteran restaurant open since 1978, known for fried seafood, burgers and generous seafood platters, and good for families.
Blackbeard's is at 103 Saturn Lane near the beach. Open since 1978, it has been a lively, casual family favorite on the island. The menu includes fried seafood, burgers, sandwiches and steaks. The signature is a seafood platter, which can be fried or grilled. Fried onion rings and charbroiled shrimp tacos also earn praise, and the dessert of choice is fried apple pie. Portions are large and service is friendly, though some reviewers find the seafood average. Expect a wait of about 45 minutes at dinner rush, as online reservations are not accepted. Closed Tuesdays.
Opening hours
Mon and Wed–Sun 11:30–21:00 (until 22:00 on Fri); closed Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- Sea Turtle, Inc.
- South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
- Andy Bowie Park & North Beaches
- Beach Waterpark (former Schlitterbahn South Padre)
- Queen Isabella Causeway
- Isla Blanca Park
- Port Isabel Lighthouse
- Boca Chica Beach & SpaceX Starbase