Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Corpus Christi by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Corpus Christi by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Corpus Christi using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Kiko's Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 2.8/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5514 Everhart Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Rating: 3.1/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5117 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Astor Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5533 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#27. U & I Steak and Seafood Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 South Water St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Niko's Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.4/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5409 Saratoga Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Black Sheep Bistro
- Rating: 3.5/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15201 South Padre Island Drive Ste 120 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cafes, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Landry's Seafood House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (658 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 600 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Señor Jaime's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4615 Everhart Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Thai Spice
- Rating: 3.8/5 (538 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 523 North Water St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6101 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Harrison's Landing
- Rating: 3.5/5 (710 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 Peoples T-Head St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Katz 21 Steak & Spirits
- Rating: 3.6/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5702 Spohn Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Barrel Wine and Tapas Bar
- Rating: 3.6/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 15201 South Padre Island Drive Ste 110 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Ara's Seafood & Steaks
- Rating: 3.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6917 South Staples St. Ste 104 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bellino Ristorante Italiano and Bottega
- Rating: 3.7/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3815 South Alameda St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Post At Lamar Park
- Rating: 3.7/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 Doddridge St. Ste 102 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Yardarm Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4310 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
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#13. Republic of Texas Bar and Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 900 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Glass Pavilion Omni Bayfront
- Rating: 3.8/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Hu-Dat Noodle House
- Rating: 3.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14017 Northwest Blvd. Ste 101 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Vietnam Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 North Water St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Water Street Oyster Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (1055 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 North Water St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Sushi Bars, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Ol' Steakhouse Co
- Rating: 4.1/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4307 Avalon St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Blue Clove Seafood Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (501 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5884 Everhart Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Dao Authentic Asian Cusine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2033 Airline G3 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Aka Sushi Downtown
- Rating: 4.3/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 North Water St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Yola Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3818 South Alameda St. Ste 036 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Salt Water Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (828 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 Cimarron Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Ginger Cafe And Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (576 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7009 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Lebanese, Indian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Big Bowl Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.6/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6410 Weber Road Ste 19 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
