The Angry Marlin – Seafood
This lively coastal escape hums with energy, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of golden, blue corn-crusted appetizers and tender, hand-cut calamari. The kitchen elevates casual favorites into a feast for the senses, from the zesty snap of fresh bruschetta to the indulgent warmth of spinach and artichoke dip shared among friends. It is a vibrant gathering spot where bold, Texas-sized flavors meet a relaxed seaside spirit, making every meal feel like a celebratory getaway.
15605, South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418 https://theangrymarlin.com/index.html0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, vegan, kosher, pescatarian, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, low-fodmap, carnivore, raw-food, detox, aip, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips and Salsa - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip - $11.99: Served with toasted french bread or chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blue Corn Crusted Onion Rings - $9.99: Served with green chile ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bruschetta - $10.99: Pulled pork with a roasted corn relish, with parmesan cheese and aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Cocktail - $11.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Calamari (handcut) - $13.99: Served with a thai garlic pepper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Cakes - $12.99: Two shrimp cakes served with beurre blanc and roasted corn salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blue Corn Crusted Boneless Hotwings - $12.99: Tossed in spicy Louisiana, thai garlic pepper, or chipotle honey sauce. Served with green chile ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Texas Sized Hot Wings (drum sticks only) - $12.99: Tossed in spicy Louisiana, thai garlic pepper, or chipotle honey sauce. Served with ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Irish Nachos - $12.99: Potato chips, beans, red chile, mixed melted cheese, spicy ground beef, pork, lettuce, tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Crispy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers - $12.99: Stuffed with cream cheese and served with red chile sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Fresh Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell: Seasonal. Served Rockefeller style also Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Salads & Soups
- Clam Chowder (Cup) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Clam Chowder (Bowl) - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Green Chile Stew (Cup) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Green Chile Stew (Bowl) - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Soup and Salad - $11.99: Choice of cup of clam chowder or green chile stew and a side caesar, chipotle caesar, spring mix salad, or spinach salad Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chipotle Chicken Caesar Salad - $13.99: Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, house made croutons, chipotle caesar dressing, and chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Spinach Salad - $12.99: Fresh organic spinach, bell & sweet peppers, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, feta cheese, and red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Spring Mix Salad - $12.99: Organic mixed greens, radicchio, oak leaf lettuce, endive, kalamata olives, sunflower seeds, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Texas Sized Hamburger - $13: 1/2 pound ground burger, gourmet bun, aioli, grain mustard. Served with house made potato chips or fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- CoolWater Green Chile Bacon Cheese Burger - $14: 1/2 pound hamburger, red chile glazed bacon, roasted green chile, pepper jack cheese, gourmet bun, aioli, grain mustard. Served with house made potato chips or steak fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chef Burger - $16: 1/2 pound hamburger, braised pork, soft cooked egg, gourmet bun, aioli, grain mustard. Served with house made potato chips or steak fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Blue Corn Crusted Fried Chicken - $18: Topped with a chipotle honey glaze. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Southern Fried Shrimp - $21: Served with cocktail sauce, coleslaw and fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Flounder - $21: Pan fried panko crusted flounder, poblano sauce, wild rice, and vegetable of the day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Coconut Shrimp - $22: Fried Coconut Shrimp, pina colada sauce, wild rice, and seasonal vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spicy Shrimp Skewer - $21: Served on a bed of dirty rice and the vegetable of the day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fish and Chips - $21: Beer Battered mahi-mahi or cod, red cabbage coleslaw, tartar sauce, and house made steak fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pan Roasted Sea Trout - $20: Topped with lemon beurre blanc and roasted corn salsa. Served with wild rice and seasonal vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Blackened Redfish - $22: Served with lemon beurre blanc sauce, dirty rice and seasonal vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 14oz Ribeye Steak - $28: Hand cut and char grilled ribeye, pickled onion, chimichurri sauce, mashed potatoes, and vegetable of the day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 12oz New York Strip - $24: Served with a red wine demi-glaze, mashed potatoes, and vegetable of the day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Osso Bucco - $21: Braised pork shank on the bone, red wine, celery, carrots, onions, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pasta
- Fettuccini Alfredo - $17: Alfredo cream sauce with parmesan and garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Santa Fe Favorites
- Enchiladas Grande - $14: Three rolled or flat cheese and onion enchiladas, served with beans and dirty rice. Choice of red, green, or christmas chile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Santa Fe Smothered Burrito - $15: Spinach flour tortilla, braised pork, red chile, cheddar, pinto beans, potatoes, served with dirty rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- ABQ Carne Adovada - $16: Diced pork simmered in red chile, cheddar cheese, pinto beans, dirty rice, and tortilla quarters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Pueblo Indian Taco - $13: Large frybread, pork, pinto beans, red or green chile, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, served with dirty rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Lunch Sandwiches & Tacos
- Cuban Sandwich - $11.99: Braised Pork, melted swiss, sliced dill pickles, yellow mustard and whole grain mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Croque Madame Sandwich - $11.99: Braised pork, melted swiss, béchamel sauce, with a soft cooked egg on top Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Texas Sized Gourmet Hot Dog - $8.99: 1/4 pound Hebrew National grilled hot dog, gourmet bun, aioli, grain mustard, yellow mustard, relish, and caramelized onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Kosher, Nut-Free
- Cajun Chicken Sandwich - $11.99: Blackened chicken, pepper jack cheese, sautéed sweet peppers, aioli and grain mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich - $11.99: Honey mustard glazed grilled chicken, red chile glazed bacon, melted swiss cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Reuben Sandwich - $11.99: Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, rye bread and spicy Russian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Pork Sandwich - $11.99: Pulled pork and spicy BBQ sauce on a french baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fish Tacos - $11.99: Mahi-mahi or cod fried with a dried banana breading, 2 flour tortillas, red cabbage slaw, roasted corn salsa, and chipotle aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- House made potato chips - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Steak fries - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Mustard potato salad - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sautéed green beans - $2.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Wild rice - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Dirty rice - $2.99 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Desserts
- Bread Pudding - $8.99: Ala mode with caramel sauce, no raisins or nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cobbler of the Day - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crème Brûlée of the Day - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Brownie Bottom Pie - $7.99: Gluten Free. Brownie with ice cream chocolate and almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Dessert Du Jour: Featured dessert of the day Dietary tags: Vegetarian
Beverages
- Fountain Soft Drinks - $2.99: Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper, Sprite, Lemonade
- Save the Turtles water - $2: Bottled water contributing to Texas Sealife Center
- Perrier 11oz - $2.75: Sparkling water
- San Pellegrino 500ml - $2.95: Sparkling water
- Red Bull - $3.5: Regular or sugar free
- Fresh Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea - $2.49
- Hot Tea - $2.99
- Coffee - $2.99: Regular or decaffeinated
- Juice or Milk - $3.29: Orange, Tomato, Pineapple, Cranberry, or whole Milk