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Blackbeard's Restaurant


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
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3.5 of 5 stars 54 ratings
54 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
22
4.0 of 5 stars
7
3.0 of 5 stars
10
2.0 of 5 stars
6
1.0 of 5 stars
9
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#20 of 62 restaurants in South Padre Island
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Hamburgers, Seafood
  • Price range*: $21-$30

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1 of 5 stars
wineman55   3 contributions
Austin Texas
Oct 2, 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
ijrm   31 contributions
Sep 9, 2009

Very touristy, and nothing special. more

Dont stop.
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2 of 5 stars
thomalm   13 contributions
thomalm
Aug 31, 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
hotelcriticdfw   3 contributions
Dallas TX
Aug 24, 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
PrivateEquity   11 contributions
Houston
Aug 21, 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
AlidelHoustonTexas   3 contributions
Houston Texas
Aug 4, 2009

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

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1 of 5 stars
Lipper28   2 contributions
Texas
Aug 3, 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
yodasmom1148   6 contributions
Katy, Texas
Aug 2, 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
ONEWINGNUT   16 contributions
Rowlett Tx
Jul 29, 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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5 of 5 stars
lovetheshire   7 contributions
Oklahoma
Jul 24, 2009

My mom and I ate here 7/22 and it was fantastic. We both ordered the broiled seafood platter. There was so much food on one it could have easily fed two people. Everything was cooked to perfection! The waiter was great. I wish I knew his name, but he was very polite and accomodating. We ate inside, but they have... 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.