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Amberjack's


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4.5 of 5 stars 44 ratings
44 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#11 of 57 restaurants in South Padre Island
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Price range*: $21-$30
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4 of 5 stars
JustAnotherMonkey 3 contributions
Las Vegas
Jul 14, 2009

It's a little expensive and the new railing on the outside deck blocks the view but I like having lunch here. It's a very pleasant spot to sit and sip iced tea. more

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2 of 5 stars
mts2009austin 2 contributions
austin
Jul 6, 2009

We decided to go to Amberjacks for 4rth of July weekend; for drinks, dinner and fireworks. Seeing as it is a holiday weekend and the restaurant is packed, we were anticipating a certain wait. The hostess instructed us to wait in the upstairs bar for 25 minutes, before retrieving a table pager. The upstairs bar ignored us (seated at the... more

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1 of 5 stars
Traveler12387 2 contributions
Dallas
Jul 5, 2009

1st: We called for reservations and were told they do not take reservations. When we arrived there was empty tables waiting for people who were 20 minutes late for their reservation. we were told we had to wait 1 1/2 hours to be seated. 2nd: prices were doubled on the 4th of July. They do not tell you untill you... more

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5 of 5 stars
warmoon 1 contribution
murphy
Jul 2, 2009

Great view of the bay facing west so sun sets are wonderful treat. The food was excellent service was great and the place was vary clean, like spotless. Cost was a little high for my pay scale but I will go back when I have a few extra bucks more

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3 of 5 stars
ShadowfaxTexas 2 contributions
Texas
Jun 30, 2009

Amberjacks is a mixed bag. First of all, the food is of above average quality. The interior is nice. The outside dining area is just ok, its a covered deck, but it sits next to a pier containing a host of boats, and it smells like dead fish. So we went back indoors. What floored us were the prices. Most... more

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4 of 5 stars
catscritique 2 contributions
Texas
Jun 26, 2009

We had dinner at Amberjack's after being referred by someone else at our hotel. The service was outstanding from the hostess to the waiters! The food was a little overpriced but well worth it ( i had the crab & shrimp enchiladas). delicious!! We didn't mind the higher prices because the chef here is very talented & the scenic ocean... more

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4 of 5 stars
here2help 13 contributions
USA
Jun 26, 2009

My husband and I were on an anniversary get away weekend. We have been to this place on a previous visit and hoped it would hold up to our expectations. We dinned here on Saturday and Sunday evenings and both times we were seated right away, outdoors as we preferred. They had a nice band on another patio that played... more

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4 of 5 stars
PeripateticT 7 contributions
south padre island, TX
Jun 15, 2009

The food was above average and the service was good, but the prices were really outrageously expensive!!!!! I felt bad about ordering a mexican entree that was expensive, but it was the only thing not outrageous on the menu. My friend ordered a filet, very expensive and came out as just a small steak on a big white plate??? Tasted... more

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3 of 5 stars
esotarya 5 contributions
Port Isabel
May 28, 2009

Very mediocre and expensive. Mixed drinks are overpriced and the bloody mary's are horrendous. Great view, though.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Nut65 2 contributions
TX, US
May 20, 2009

We ended up here for a dinner, and it was quite good. Me I don't 'do' seafood, so I had a fillet mignon. It was cooked to my taste (medium rare), and was nice and tender. My wife had the Pasta diane with chicken. I tasted some, it tasted great. Only the pasta was slightly overcooked. We don't mind, but... more

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Amberjack's Address

209 W Amberjack St, South Padre Island, TX 78597-6915
Tel: (956) 761-6500
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.