Highest-rated steakhouses in Corpus Christi by diners
Highest-rated steakhouses in Corpus Christi by diners
The French have their bistros. The English have their pubs. And the Americans have their steakhouses.
Going out for a steak has been a pivotal part of American culture for more than a century, but it wasn't always considered a high-class, expensive meal. In New York City in the 1800s, working-class folks would down pints of ale and feast on slices of beefsteak (usually without utensils and atop white or French bread) for celebratory meals. Sometimes, the "beefsteak banquet," as it was known, would be put on as a political fundraiser.
Soon, fine-dining establishments opened up to take those steak dinners up a notch, like Delmonico's in 1837, Old Homestead Steakhouse in 1868, and Carl Luger's Café, Billiards and Bowling Alley (now Peter Luger) in 1887. One thing has remained the same though: Dining at a steakhouse is still synonymous with celebration. It's the kind of meal used to mark milestone moments on the path to the American dream—get a job, buy a house, go out for steak.
The steakhouse experience has certainly modernized from the days of eating beef with your hands and slugging beers. Ordering a steak involves choosing the best cuts, like rib-eye, filet mignon, and New York strip. Then there are the starters—a shrimp cocktail, oysters Rockefeller, or a classic house salad with your choice of dressing. And of course, you can't forget all of the accouterments—the potato (baked, mashed, or au gratin?), the vegetable (creamed spinach, sautéed asparagus, or roasted broccoli?), and a slice of classic New York cheesecake to finish it off.
More than a century after the steak dinner got upgraded in New York City, chain steakhouses started bringing this central part of the American culinary tradition cross-country in the 1980s and '90s with spots like Texas Roadhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and The Capital Grille. Today, with so many steakhouses to choose from, it takes high-quality service, top-of-the-line cooking, and of course, the best cuts of beef to stand out from the rest.
How will you choose where to live out this iconic American meal? To help, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated steakhouses in Corpus Christi, according to diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#27. Lucky Buffet
- Rating: 1.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 10241 South Padre Island Drive Ste 102 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#26. K-Bob's Steakhouse
- Rating: 2.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14526 Northwest Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pier 99
- Rating: 2.5/5 (669 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2822 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Nolan's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7434 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Texas A 1 Steaks & Seafood
- Rating: 3.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14241 Northwest Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tokyo Hibachi Steak House
- Rating: 3.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5702 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2029 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Outback Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4221 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Texas Flame Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4535 South Pid Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#18. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5488 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Saltgrass Steak House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6729 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. U & I Steak and Seafood Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 South Water St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Niko's Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5409 Saratoga Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Land & Sea Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9301 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Landry's Seafood House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (593 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 600 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Black Sheep Bistro
- Rating: 3.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15201 South Padre Island Drive Ste 120 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cafes, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Nolan's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4117 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Katz 21 Steak & Spirits
- Rating: 3.5/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5702 Spohn Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Ara's Seafood & Steaks
- Rating: 3.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6917 South Staples St. Ste 104 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#8. POETS Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4825 Saratoga Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Doc's Seafood & Steaks
- Rating: 3.5/5 (987 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13309 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Chops & Eggs
- Rating: 3.5/5 (510 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5802 Yorktown Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Republic of Texas Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 900 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Las Braza's Cocin Bar And Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 4425 South Alameda St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Steakhouses, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Nolan's Original Poorboys
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14101 Northwest Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Prime Steakhouse & Whiskey Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 6326 Yorktown Blvd. Ste 2 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Whiskey Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Ol' Steakhouse Co
- Rating: 4.0/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4307 Avalon St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- 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 275 metros.
