Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island

Name: Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island
Address: 202 W Tarpon Street, South Padre Island, TX, United States, 78597-7139
Telephone: (956) 772-4700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

617 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Alfonso Salazar, better known as “Dirty Al” originally started shrimping as a young man with his father and 6 brothers. In 2003, he and his youngest son, Cameron, who graduated from Culinary School, transformed his bait stand into a restaurant where together they have been known for having “The World’s Best Fried Shrimp”! In 2005, his other two sons returned home to help grow the business. To this day, they now own 7 restaurants on beautiful South Padre Island and across the valley and continue to bring only the “best” Gulf Seafood to each customer’s table.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(956) 772-4700
Website
https://liamssteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
202 W Tarpon Street South Padre Island, TX 78597-7139
Neighborhood
McAllen
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tuna Red Pepper Pasta
Flaky yellow fin tuna with sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, fresh garlic, and fettuccine pasta
Seafood Primavera
Shrimp, clams, mussels, red bell pepper, garlic, sliced mushrooms, and fettuccine alfredo pasta
Shrimp Pesto
Basil sauce and fettuccine pasta
Rosemary-Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast
With tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, red pepper flakes, and angel hair pasta.
Blackened Shrimp Marinara
With angel hair pasta
Roma Pasta
Blackened shrimp, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, and fettuccine pasta
Blackened Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Homemade alfredo with mushrooms

Fried Seafood

Fried Shrimp
Oysters & Shrimp
Fried Fish
Oyster & Fish
Oysters

Specialties

Red Snapper Rockefeller
A fresh Gulf snapper fillet blackened, topped with spinach, bacon, and shrimp in a 3-cheese cream sauce
Stuffed Flounder
A whole flounder butterflied, de-boned, and stuffed with a seafood stuffing. Topped with crab and mushrooms in a 3-cheese cream sauce
Musette Snapper
Stuffed snapper topped with crab, mushrooms, and a 3-cheese cream sauce
King Crab
Oven-baked with garlic and a white wine butter sauce
Cedar Plank Salmon
Our freshest salmon smoked to perfection on a cedar plank. Topped with a roasted lemon beurre blanc sauce
Liam's Orange/Wine Shrimp
The Winner of the 2016 Shrimp Cook-Off! Gulf shrimp sauteed in a white wine-orange sauce served with rice and sauteed broccoli
Flounder South Bay
Blackened flounder topped with shrimp in a brown butter wine sauce with mushrooms
Whole Red Snapper or Flounder
Red snapper or flounder cooked how you like it, blackened, fried or over-baked
Shrimp Scampi
Spicy shrimp scampi served with wild rice and sauteed broccoli
Flounder Veracruz
Blackened flounder topped with grilled bell pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and garlic
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Six large bourbon-glazed shrimp stuffed with swiss cheese and serrano pepper, then wrapped in bacon
Mahi Mahi Ixtapa
Mahi topped with shrimp, mild pico de gallo, and fresh avocado in a lime-garlic butter sauce
Flounder Almondy
Almond crusted pan broiled flounder filet topped with sauteed crab in a 3-cheese cream sauce
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon
Grilled salmon with 3 bacon-wrapped shrimp with a bourbon glaze
Layla Bell
Chargrilled salmon served on a bed of sauteed spinach with sambuca. topped with roasted corn, tomatoes, and onions in a basil vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Prime Rib Sandwich
Roasted prime rib with a slice of horseradish chive white cheddar cheese. Serve with steak fries

Soups

Lobster Bisque
Cioppino
Shrimp Pesto
Tuscan Soup

Side

Bake Potato
Grilled Asparagus
Wild Rice
Chipotle Corn
Steak Fries
Sauteed Mushrooms
Mashed Cauliflower
Steamed Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Sauteed Spinachs
Caramelized Carrots

Kids Menu

Chicken Strips
Spaghetti Or Alfredo
Shrimp
Fish

Desserts

Creme Brulee
Chocolate Cake
Liam's Cheesecake
Cononut Cream Pie
Double Chocolate Cake
Liam's Chocolate Bomb
Key Lime Pie

Surf & Turf

Filet Mignon
Oscar Filet Mignon
Bone-In Ribeye
Boneless Ribeye
New York Strip
Tuna Steak
Veal Chop
Prime Rib
Lamp Chops
Rosemary-Lemon Grilled

Cooked Oysters

Tony's Oysters
Oysters Rockefeller
Garlic Parmesan Oysters
Chipotle Oysters

Raw Oysters

Gulf Coast Oysters
Agua Chile Oysters

What 617 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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JuliaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
1st time diners and we will certainly return every time we visit SPI. Our sever Jorge was amazing! He was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable.
SK
SerinaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I decided to go here on our honeymoon and were not disappointed. Everything was amazing to the table,the service,drinks and food. We felt like royalty and would highly recommend visiting if you're in the area. Thank you for helping us make yet another memory we will never forget.
S
Summer2022
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
I would suggest a specific area for families with small children. We tried to have a nice date and the children were very loud. They had their phones on and were very loud. I believe the ambiance should have areas according to noise levels. Waitresses took about 15 minutes to address us.
DO
DanielO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was very attentive and professional. We were very pleased with her. My wife made me make another reservation for the last night of our vacation.
RD
RichardD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
The Flounder was the best my wife ever had. I had a 12oz boneless ribeye which was not good . It was cut 1/2” thick, cooked as requested med rare, but was tough. I couldn’t eat but 1/2 of it . $55.00 mistake . Doubt if I will return. Service was excellent!
ND
NoelleD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food is excellent and well plated. The only negative about the restaurant is that after sunset it’s extremely dark inside. You literally need a flashlight to read the menu. Overall it was a very nice dinner.
P
Puff
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sad that the chocolate egg was unavailable. Had promised my grandchildren a lovely surprise. But they enjoyed the other dessert.
BL
BeachLover
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner with friends! Food was excellent and Julio’s service was top notch! Sunset and fireworks were an extra bonus. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time celebrating my daughter’s birthday! Food was excellent!
PB
PamelaB
Dallas
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience2
This is definitely not an “elite “ restaurant as claimed in the advertising. It is run down - at least 50% of the plates used were severely chipped. The food had little to no taste and it was expensive. Additionally the fryer was broken so limited options on the menu.
C
Clari
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was a great meal. Service was good, but it felt a little bit rushed. Like they wanted to get us out of there. But overall it was a good experience.
JD
JDFM
San Antonio
52 reviews
vip
1.0
52 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall1food3service3ambience2
I thought it was the same Liam’s from a few years back on the main strip.. I guess not. The place was dark and smelled old like mildew. My husband’s nose got stuffy right away. We made reservations and indicated we wanted window sitting if possible as it was our anniversary. No window seating was available so we were seated in a dark booth for a table for 8. I did notice another booth close to the windows that they could have sat us.. but no No congrats or mention of our anniversary and no one ever mentioned that their fryer was not working until we placed our order for fried shrimp. Not available..No fried calamari, no fried fish… no fried dishes We had ordered the crusted ahi for appetizer.. would not have ordered anything if we would have known no fried foods were available… the ahi was ok. We paid our $35 bill .. appetizer and two Pana bottled waters at $5.00 each and headed to Sea Ranch for delicious fried shrimp and lobster tail. Definitely will NOT be going to Liam’s again
JG
JacobG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent location on the bay. Atmosphere is very nice but know that this is not a beach bar and the prices reflect a nice steak and seafood restaurant. The service and food were good. Out of everything we ordered, I recommend the calamari and chargrilled oyster appetizer and the flounder dishes and Burbon Salmon dish as your main course. Sides were delicious. We did not enjoy the mussels appetizer.
OA
OscarA
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience5
They had no prime rib
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was an aniversary, but they never mentioned
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Disappointed that I chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner! The steak was very bland and no flavor! Service was fair. Cocktails were nothing to brag about. I guess I was jay expecting a better steakhouse vibe. Maybe I’m being to harsh but just wasn’t it for me
OT
OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for a bridal party and was able to enjoy to quiet atmosphere. It seemed like an older restaurant as I had never been, and lights were low- but overall it was still very beautiful. The food was delicious, a little pricey, but I guess worth the price at the end of the night. Our waiter was fantastic, very attentive to us and always made sure we were happy.
SJ
SJohnston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best and most attentive waiter, George. He made the experience that much more wonderful. We had the oysters, crab cakes (to die for), Tuscan soup, NY Strip with lobster tail, and the red snapper Rockefeller. All were amazing! It was a beautiful atmosphere being right by the water and watching the sunset. -The Johnston 2022
DL
DavidL
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Liam’s staff went over the top for our 35th anniversary dinner. Candlelit table with an ocean view, champagne and a wonderful surf and turf 3 course meal while watching the sunset on the bay. The food was 5 stars as always!
B
Billy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and our waiter, George, was great.
H
Horrible
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!!!
RE
RudyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent. The view of the sunset was beautiful. I would definitely go back.
TJ
TomJ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
My wife and I both started with a grilled oyster appetizer. Some of the oysters were over-cooked. We then ordered fish dishes and both meals (one salmon and one flounder } were over-cooked. Very disappointing for an expensive meal.
MP
MikeP
San Antonio
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Went on a Monday after a busy weekend. Several of the menu items were not available. Had steak and lobster, steak was good, lobster way over cooked.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vacation with granddaughter
G
Great
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Julieta was fantastic. Food was great
FP
FernandoP
Austin
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and servers are great. We always enjoy that part of dining at Liam’s. This most recent visit Jorge provided great service. However, the host/manager could use some classes on service and friendliness. We had reservations and requested a table that according to Lee, was not available. Then we saw at least two tables sit empty for almost an hour , tables we had asked for. This is not the first time he does this. I don’t want to give the restaurant because everything else is great. But Lee has no business being a manager and host. As locals, we dine at Liam’s many times throughout the year and would expect better service from management.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals I’ve ever had!
DC
DonnaC
Minneapolis
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful! Our server was personable and very attentive. E weren’t rushed at all. The food was very good and the portions were a very good size — 3 of us had leftovers to bring home. The dessert was AMAZING — hallowed out chocolate egg with ice cream inside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience3
The steaks were overcooked & the béarnaise sauce was nothing more than watery butter. Our server was perfect but the food was very overrated
MI
MIKE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best steaks and filet we've had on SPI. The service was phenomenal and the dessert selection is outstanding. Not cheap, but few great things are. Highly recommend for special events.
TF
TheFoodDude64
San Antonio
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jorge was awesome. Very attentive but not obtrusive. Gave us great service. Be sure and ask for Jorge!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
5/31/22 Service was slow. We noticed two tables that came in after us were immediately greeted. We had to flag down a waiter who told us our waiter was busy and would get to us as soon as he could. Ambiance is very dark…almost gothic. We had difficulty reading menu without turning on our phone flashlight. Food was good. Except for stuffed flounder…more stuffing than fish. Crab stuffed mushrooms made my meal. Overpriced for quality and service.
NR
NewportRegular
Houston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience1
As soon as we opened the door we were hit with a VERY STRONG smell of mold/mildew. The decor seemed outdated but we didn’t spend much time inside (had Asked to be seated outdoors because if the smell). Hesitant to stay… we did….the food was ok. Not worth the price for sure. Service was good. Not great. Server didn’t go “above and or beyond.” I would not return.. we had high hopes for this place as the website and menu looked nice. Shrimp tasted frozen. Steamed broccoli was undercooked. Lobster bisque had onion chunks and very strong onion flavor. More like a chowder. Dessert was good. Very disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
I’ve had Cioppino at 25 different places; this was Top 2.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wonderful atmosphere - nothing like a sunset on South Padre enjoying some fresh oysters!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always good for a nice sunset dinner.
FO
FOrreal
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
Good customer service. Poor food quality Over priced meals
TH
ThomasH
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Great Fresh seafood and innovative menu!

FAQs

Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island is rated 4.5 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Google Map for Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island

202 W Tarpon Street South Padre Island, TX 78597-7139

Additional information

Neighborhood
McAllen
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://liamssteakhouse.com/
Phone number
(956) 772-4700

Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island

Make a reservation

Additional information

Oysters

Seafood Primavera

Tuna Steak

Pasta

Tuna Red Pepper Pasta

Seafood Primavera

Shrimp Pesto

Rosemary-Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast

Blackened Shrimp Marinara

Roma Pasta

Blackened Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Fried Seafood

Fried Shrimp

Oysters & Shrimp

Fried Fish

Oyster & Fish

Oysters

Specialties

Red Snapper Rockefeller

Stuffed Flounder

Musette Snapper

King Crab

Cedar Plank Salmon

Liam's Orange/Wine Shrimp

Flounder South Bay

Whole Red Snapper or Flounder

Shrimp Scampi

Flounder Veracruz

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Mahi Mahi Ixtapa

Flounder Almondy

Bourbon-Glazed Salmon

Layla Bell

Sandwiches

Prime Rib Sandwich

Soups

Lobster Bisque

Cioppino

Shrimp Pesto

Tuscan Soup

Side

Bake Potato

Grilled Asparagus

Wild Rice

Chipotle Corn

Steak Fries

Sauteed Mushrooms

Mashed Cauliflower

Steamed Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Sauteed Spinachs

Caramelized Carrots

Kids Menu

Chicken Strips

Spaghetti Or Alfredo

Shrimp

Fish

Desserts

Creme Brulee

Chocolate Cake

Liam's Cheesecake

Cononut Cream Pie

Double Chocolate Cake

Liam's Chocolate Bomb

Key Lime Pie

Surf & Turf

Filet Mignon

Oscar Filet Mignon

Bone-In Ribeye

Boneless Ribeye

New York Strip

Tuna Steak

Veal Chop

Prime Rib

Lamp Chops

Rosemary-Lemon Grilled

Cooked Oysters