Built over the water and with a wooden pier, this restaurant is the best option in Boca Chica for a great overall experience.

Residents who frequent here often make a day of it, alternating between the thatched-roof dining area and some swimming holes that resulted from the deck construction.

The menu is mostly grilled fresh seafood and Mediterranean-inspired entrées. A replica of a Spanish galleon permanently docked at the end of the pier is a party boat to nowhere with a lively atmosphere.

(Photos: Jonathan Prime)