A downtown gem for Korean and Japanese cuisine, creative cocktails, and an ambience that feels worlds away from Corpus Christi. One of our favorite date spots! Try the "Geisha" cocktail. For food, Brian recommends the Bulgogi, and Alyssa loves the Hokkaido sushi rolls.
One of our go-to spots for higher-end Mexican fare. Brian loves the prickly pear margarita, and Alyssa recommends ordering from the "late night" menu anytime!
Our favorite spot for day drinking! Enjoy great craft brews and amazing BBQ. Brian recommends the Supremo for a lighter beer, or an IPA, and Alyssa loves the brisket street tacos.
A long-standing downtown Corpus Christi spot for drinks, pub food, and live music. Don’t miss the nachos—it’s Brian and Alyssa’s favorite!
Brian’s favorite downtown bar with a chill outdoor vibe, excellent cocktails, and fantastic bartenders. His go-to? The Old Fashioned.
Our favorite spot for pastries, breakfast, or lunch in a charming café setting. It’s one of our go-to date spots—Alyssa recommends the croissants, and Brian thinks everything is amazing!
The best diner breakfast in Corpus Christi! Come early to avoid a wait. Everything on the menu is excellent, especially their Mexican breakfasts. We love the model trains encircling the restaurant.
Brian’s Saturday morning breakfast spot, where he sits at the bar watching College GameDay on his phone before he started inviting Alyssa to join. He recommends the classic "Two Egg" breakfast at this cozy diner!
Brian’s favorite coffee spot, where they roast their beans in-house. He recommends asking for what’s “on drip” and grabbing some beans to take home as a souvenir!
A favorite Southside date spot for Mediterranean fare. It’s BYOB, and Alyssa and Brian both recommend the Chicken Shawarma wrap with Fattoush salad.
Skip the downtown bay beaches and head to Padre Island! The most popular spot is White Cap Beach, but for a more scenic drive, visit Malaquite Beach in the National Seashore (admission required), where Brian asked Alyssa to be official. For a livelier vibe, head north to Port Aransas (Port A) on Mustang Island for great beaches and a vibrant beach town atmosphere.
The best attraction in Corpus Christi that is fun for all ages.
The best place in Corpus to watch a movie—Alyssa’s favorite pastime! Alamo is a restaurant, bar, and theater all in one. Alyssa and Brian recommend the cauliflower bites.