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Blue Water Cowboy Saloon & Mercantile is a unique dining experience in Port Aransas, TX, where the charm of a rustic cowboy saloon meets the freshness of the Gulf Coast. Our bar serves up craft cocktails and ice-cold beers, perfect for sipping on our outdoor patio overlooking the marina. Our seafood restaurant menu features a variety of mouth-watering dishes, including fresh catches, juicy burgers, and savory steaks. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. After your meal, be sure to explore our Mercantile, stocked with souvenirs, gifts, and all the beach gear you need. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with memories to last a lifetime. Located at 229 Beach St, Port Aransas, TX 78373.

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Jess S
Jess S -Google user
2 weeks ago
Cute little place with wonderful food. Would highly recommend the Pablo crusted mahi. It was excellent!
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkSuitable for all group sizes
Cameo McNeley
Cameo McNeley -Google user
4 years ago
Excellent service. Very satisfied with our order and waiter. He made us laugh and fell like we were family. The food was phenomenal from the first rounds to the second we were very happy despite the wait. (Waited less than an hour) it gets pretty...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50
Miranda Stewart
Miranda Stewart -Google user
7 years ago
Perfect experience! Wonderful, informative, friendly staff that made us feel like friends who came in for a visit. Their food was fresh and flavorful. Best oysters and shrimp on the island. Their drinks were made really well. The set up was clean and comfortable. A...Read More
Amanda Dilworth
Amanda Dilworth -Google user
a year ago
On a birthday trip to Port A, we liked what we saw on the online menu for Blue Water Cowboy. We loved the unique options. We ordered the potstickers & smoked sea salt edamame. We chose to share the Lew Roll and the grilled seafood...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Travis Darwin
Travis Darwin -Google user
2 years ago
Always a must when we are in town per the menu that satisfies everyone. I have to comment how good and big their chicken fried steak is…don’t normally order this as at the beach but I was pleasantly satisfied (get the side of jalapeños added!)....Read More
Stephany Haile
Stephany Haile -Google user
5 years ago
Excellent new place in Port A since Harvey. Everything was fresh and nicely prepared. Had tasty oysters on the half shell and the grilled seafood platter. Choice of sides...highly recommend the homemade fried okra. Local brewery beer available on tap as well as some unique...Read More
Aneesa W. Anderson
Aneesa W. Anderson -Google user
3 years ago
We just tried Blue Water Cowboy and loved everything we had! The drinks are fun and unique and the menu has a lot of different items. We tried both sushi and main menu items and all had great flavor, nothing was bland which can...Read More
Debbie Spence, Realtor (Debbie Spence)
Debbie Spence, Realtor (Debbie Spence) -Google user
4 years ago
I was in town on business and stopped in here for dinner at the recommendation of Amanda. It was Sunday night, and I went up to the third floor and sat at the bar for dinner since I was solo. From the moment...Read More
Daniele Summerfield
Daniele Summerfield -Google user
2 years ago
Super friendly! Dont judge a book by it's cover! 3rd floor is the dining room and bar. Our party of 3 was greeted warmly and our hostess was very attentive. I asked for a cocktail not on the menu and it was made perfectly by...Read More
Jessica Rodriguez-Green
Jessica Rodriguez-Green -Google user
a month ago
Best food I’ve had here thus far in the past 12 years. Delicious. Island vibes. Locals. Nice. And wow the seafood is delicious. Best in the island. The scallops are the best. The fried and grilled seafood plates. The pasta the Asian influences in the...Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Oysters on the Half Shell, Calamari, Lobster Pasta, Fried Seafood PlatterModerate noise
Hans Hammond
Hans Hammond -Google user
5 months ago
Recommended first hand by an islander as the only spot for fresh seafood. So yeah we're going to try all of the things. By order of appearance, the downstairs bar was my favorite part of the ambiance. We are big fans of live music. It...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Amy Bruns Thompson
Amy Bruns Thompson -Google user
2 months ago
Excellent food and great “local” feel… shaggy dog sushi was amazing along with the lobster pasta! Would definitely recommend to others❤️ Side note: smaller restaurant with limited seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Tricia Hogan
Tricia Hogan -Google user
a year ago
My husband and I are here celebrating our 1 year Anniversary and decided to try this restaurant on a whim. Our waitress was so kind and on point. We had the tuna tostadas and the Panko Crusted Mahi which were a 10/10!!!!
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fish, Tuna
Rhonda Jenkins-Bellamy
Rhonda Jenkins-Bellamy -Google user
Edited 5 months ago
Lobster Pasta, Firecracker Shrimp, Sandy Roll, Spicey Garlic Edamame. All delicious! Amazing Staff. Thank you for an amazing Anniversary dinner!
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot
Maren Childs
Maren Childs -Google user
a year ago
Fantastic date night spot! We got the cucumber salad, tuna scallion roll, salt lick roll & grilled seafood platter. It was delicious. The service was fantastic, the food was great and so was the atmosphere.
Ella K
Ella K -Google user
4 months ago
The sushi was great, and the place has a cool ambiance.
I Gar
I Gar -Google user
2 years ago
We came here on a weekend vacation to celebrate a birthday. We came across this place after checking out the ratings on gMaps. …
Julie Sears
Julie Sears -Google user
3 months ago
Absolutely top notch! Martinis were awesome. We had a group of 7, so a variety of food between us. Sushi was fresh and tasty. Salads were so good. Fish tacos were delicious!
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizes
Katie Wright
Katie Wright -Google user
5 months ago
Blue Water is a hidden gem! The drinks and food were great! The chef even came out to meet us when we ordered the Devil Roll. Bartender and staff were all super friendly and attentive! The Pina colada was amazing and the beers were perfectly...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Devil Roll
William Mica
William Mica -Google user
a month ago
Laurie makes you feel like … you are home. Shaggy dog is my favorite sushi and the gumbo is the best ! The drinks and the bartender are excellent. Don’t miss this experience when you are on the island.
Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Walk-ins onlyIndoor dining area, Bar areaPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingCome hungry and order lots of cocktails.
Devin Roschetzky
Devin Roschetzky -Google user
a month ago
The food was amazing, fresh and hot. We had the lobster pasta, panko breaded Mahi and the fried plate. Everything was so good. They blew Trout St and Fins out of the water.
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Lobster PastaModerate noise
Jane Bell
Jane Bell -Google user
3 months ago
The BEST Sushi you'll find. 11/10. David is truly an incredible artist and every bite is perfectly crafted! Ask for Chefs Choice of either spicy or non spicy if you can.
Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 4Loud, but you can still talkNo wait
Brooke Andrews
Brooke Andrews -Google user
a month ago
This is the best place to eat on the island! Everything we ate was fantastic. We had sushi, calamari, Mahi Mahi, lobster and dessert. The homemade ice cream and brownie were absolutely amazing! Gig’Em Aggies!
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo wait
Glen Boehm
Glen Boehm -Google user
3 months ago
Best sushi and seafood! Great service. Great food. Always enjoy going here when we are in Port A. Our friends request going here again when they come back to stay with us.
Atmosphere: 5
Born 101
Born 101 -Google user
2 months ago
Wonderful staff and fresh food. Excellent fish tacos. Tried Grumbles but BWC much better food wise. Tortuga was over priced blah food. Castaways service was bad. No service. Just walked out. BWC wanted customers to enjoy great service and food....Read More
Agustin Garcia
Agustin Garcia -Google user
5 months ago
Everything was great. The only bad thing about the food is that I finished it allZ. Deliciousness should last forever! Forever I said!!! Nah, j/k, order the panko mahi. You will not regret it!!!
Tiffany Stange
Tiffany Stange -Google user
a month ago
Really good food. We always make a point to eat here every time we're in Port A. They can get really busy but they're worth the wait.
Bryan Purdy
Bryan Purdy -Google user
a month ago
Had an early dinner a few weeks back. Great service and great food. Would highly recommend!
Jimmie Dooms
Jimmie Dooms -Google user
7 months ago
Four of us dined in and nothing was bad. Did not care for the jalapeno poppers though. Everything else was very good. Tuna steak was a little over cooked, but it was ok. Sushi and sashimi were great. Great waitress, very quick and new the...Read More
Jane Giese
Jane Giese -Google user
6 months ago
Our experience was absolutely amazing. The Reveille and Shaggy Dog are worth the trip. Loved the tuna tostada. Our waitress was so patient and helpful. Love love love!!!

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