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14 hours ago, After irth said:

Ya mean even MORE places you’ve never been to…?

Sorry to disappoint you. 

Well I can tell you where not to watch the game….  Asked a guy I know that lives here and is a longhorn fan where to go, he said Brewster street.  I’ve been here fifteen minutes and not a single employee has talked to me and I’m the only one here…. 

12 minutes ago, Hook1997 said:

Well I can tell you where not to watch the game….  Asked a guy I know that lives here and is a longhorn fan where to go, he said Brewster street.  I’ve been here fifteen minutes and not a single employee has talked to me and I’m the only one here…. 

Downtown or Southside?

6 minutes ago, Ag with kids said:

Downtown or Southside?

Downtown 

11 hours ago, Hook1997 said:

Well I can tell you where not to watch the game….  Asked a guy I know that lives here and is a longhorn fan where to go, he said Brewster street.  I’ve been here fifteen minutes and not a single employee has talked to me and I’m the only one here…. 

Yep. They’re consistent. You’re in the right place to be Surly. 

  • 9 months later...

Beer question:

Who has the coldest drafts? Who has best selection?

and who has the best A/C?

6 hours ago, Hpara759 said:

Beer question:

Who has the coldest drafts? Who has best selection?

and who has the best A/C?

Rebel Toad is good if you’re downtown And Lorelie is out in the bluff.  

Rebel Toad is good.  There is also Nueces Brewing.  Food in addition to beer.

Lorelei is a small place with not much indoor seating so you may have to sit outside if it is crowded.  But I like their brews.

I personally think Lazy Beach is not worth the trip but if for some reason you are on the south side, well, it is there.  They have hard kombucha if that is your thing.

On 8/29/2021 at 1:37 AM, shnsajax said:

This and Harvey's Barn Door (RIP), Hamlin Pharmacy(RIP), and I'll add in Wallbangers as well. 

I has a sad and will miss going here when in town for HS reunion.

 

  • 1 month later...

https://www.boarrireserve.com

For the Corpus folks a new meat market opened up close to downtown a few months ago.  Boarri Craft Meats, lots of waygu options, sausages I’ve tried have been great, Suya skewers, summer sausage, ect.   Their pre brinded inch thick pork chops are some of the best I’ve ever had. It’s worth checking out.  
 

The website kinda sucks though, they have more info on Instagram.  

On 8/23/2022 at 2:54 PM, Hook1997 said:

https://www.boarrireserve.com

For the Corpus folks a new meat market opened up close to downtown a few months ago.  Boarri Craft Meats, lots of waygu options, sausages I’ve tried have been great, Suya skewers, summer sausage, ect.   Their pre brinded inch thick pork chops are some of the best I’ve ever had. It’s worth checking out.  
 

The website kinda sucks though, they have more info on Instagram.  

A guy I work with has been touting them so I did an online order a few weeks ago because he was going by to pick up some stuff and said he'd grab mine.  Turns out I was the very first online order because he'd just set up the website.

I had to run to downtown to get a car title last week so I stopped by and grabbed some stuff.  Owner's a cool dude.  I'm getting a free shirt because of the online thing.

Food I've eaten so far has been great - I got the bavette and made fajitas and they were awesome..

  • 1 year later...
17 hours ago, CycleTex87 said:

Any good recs for food downtown prior to a Hooks game?

Surf Club, has decent cheap food and a good atmosphere.  New Mexican restaurant called Frida’s opened and if you want seafood Waterstreet.  Or Brewster’s is right across from the stadium and the food isn’t bad actually.  

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17 hours ago, CycleTex87 said:

Any good recs for food downtown prior to a Hooks game?

Railroad is damn solid. Looove their avacado salad and family style orders 

water st is classic. Oysters and seafood 

those are easily the top two choices 

 

This place has odd hours, I’ve been once and it was probably the best bbq in cc. But that was years ago and weird hours 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QakCxifwExHae1b6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Hoegemeyer's Barbeque Barn
 

 

also, a Whataburger at Whataburger field is a must 

Second railroad if you want close to the stadium. 

 

Also Portis Country kitchen depending on the gametime and if you can find the place. 

11 hours ago, Viper said:

Second railroad if you want close to the stadium. 

 

Also Portis Country kitchen depending on the gametime and if you can find the place. 

They moved to a new location that isn’t in the basement anymore so it’s easy to find now.  

4 hours ago, Hook1997 said:

They moved to a new location that isn’t in the basement anymore so it’s easy to find now.  

Good to know, I need to get back soon

  • 1 year later...

Returning to my hometown for the first time in a decade.  Two nights at the Omni.  Just gonna explore, goof off, and catch a Sunday night show at House Of Rock. 

Anything interesting downtown that I should know about?

1 hour ago, After irth said:

Anything interesting downtown that I should know about?

Probably not.

44 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

Probably not.

Sadly, that is what I figured.

1 hour ago, After irth said:

Sadly, that is what I figured.

The bar at Water Street is usually a decent scene, nice place to have some snacks and people watch last time I was there.

3 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

The bar at Water Street is usually a decent scene, nice place to have some snacks and people watch last time I was there.

From what I can tell, Water Street Seafood Restaurant is no longer there, but the Oyster Bar is?  Along with Executive Surf Club?  I'll probably pop into both while I'm wandering around.

Best restaurants downtown used to be Vietnam or Republic Of Texas.  Anyone know of any other decent places for a "treat myself" type dinner?

20 minutes ago, After irth said:

From what I can tell, Water Street Seafood Restaurant is no longer there, but the Oyster Bar is?  Along with Executive Surf Club?  I'll probably pop into both while I'm wandering around.

Best restaurants downtown used to be Vietnam or Republic Of Texas.  Anyone know of any other decent places for a "treat myself" type dinner?

Yeah, it's the oyster bar, but it's the full Water Street deal.  I recall Vietnam being good, but been a long time since I've been.  Surf club is still around.

1 hour ago, Brisketexan said:

The bar at Water Street is usually a decent scene, nice place to have some snacks and people watch last time I was there.

Meh.  The Surf Club is cool though

9 hours ago, After irth said:

From what I can tell, Water Street Seafood Restaurant is no longer there, but the Oyster Bar is?  Along with Executive Surf Club?  I'll probably pop into both while I'm wandering around.

Best restaurants downtown used to be Vietnam or Republic Of Texas.  Anyone know of any other decent places for a "treat myself" type dinner?

 

ate there two weeks ago, it's still there 

railroad is a little better food 

goto a hooks game 

17 hours ago, After irth said:

Just gonna explore, goof off, and catch a Sunday night show at House Of Rock.

Watchtower? I'm glad they're back. Too bad Angkor Wat isn't playing as well.

23 hours ago, zlavydra said:

Watchtower? I'm glad they're back. Too bad Angkor Wat isn't playing as well.

It would be ‘86 all over again!

On 9/4/2025 at 12:42 AM, tx 3 putt said:

 

ate there two weeks ago, it's still there 

railroad is a little better food 

goto a hooks game 

Hooke game was my first thought. Not in town. 
 

i’ll check out Railroad again. Been awhile since I set foot in there. Hell, I still miss the original Hofbrau. 

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