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Blackbeard's Restaurant


3.0 of 5 stars 55 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Hamburgers, Seafood
  • Price range: £13-19 ($21-$30)

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1 of 5 stars
Hamilton, Bermuda
9 Dec 2009

The "stuffed crab" should have said "stuffed crab SHELL" on the menu; didn't taste like crab abything to me but seasoned stuffing. The shrimp was so small, very unlike the shrimp places over in Port Isabel. The mahi mahi was cold. The waiter was inattentive; that is, unless you ordered a beer like my partner did. He only acknowledged my... more

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1 of 5 stars
Austin Texas
2 Oct 2009

With out a doubt the worst place on the island .rFloor dirty Drinks watery , let me go on yes I will.Had gone about 10 times before several years ago.They have to be kidding.Every piece of seafood tasted the same .Our server smelled like smoke, the illegal kind..Never evver will we step foot in hole again more

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3 of 5 stars
9 Sep 2009

Very touristy, and nothing special. more

Dont stop.
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2 of 5 stars
thomalm
31 Aug 2009

This place is always packed and I dont understand why. I personally think its overpriced and i would not go again. more

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5 of 5 stars
Dallas TX
24 Aug 2009

Annual Stop for us and they are always the BEST. No one has better seafood, you may wait...it may be expensive but Blackbeards can't be missed more

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3 of 5 stars
Houston
21 Aug 2009

Our family had the opportunity to eat at several different places during our one week trip to South Padre Island in August. Based on those experiences I would say this restaurant is over rated on Tripadvisior. On the positive side the place is large and atmosphere family friendly. However after that several restaurants we ate at offer better food and... more

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1 of 5 stars
Houston Texas
4 Aug 2009

Bad service, "crab cakes" from can crabs! not worth it. more

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1 of 5 stars
Texas
3 Aug 2009

Wait not bad, but food tasted like processed (pre-pared) Sea Food. Sirloin was all grissle. If you appreciate and know what fresh qulity sea food tastes like, this is not the place. Waiter was very friendly and attentive. more

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4 of 5 stars
Katy, Texas
2 Aug 2009

We were pleasantly surprised by the food. The reviews we read went in all directions. The steak was done to perfection and all who had seafood , impressed. Kid friendly. more

its ok
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3 of 5 stars
Rowlett Tx
29 Jul 2009

nice staff..food was just average...had the chicken sandwich...my daughter had the shrimp sandwich,she hated it..better restaurants on island more

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Blackbeard's Restaurant Address

103 E Saturn Ln, South Padre Island, TX 78597-7347
Tel: (956) 761-2962
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.