The recently-opened Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria is a somewhat undiscovered gem with coal oven-baked pizzas, specialty pastas and fresh salads, as well as a full bar. It’s quaint and it’s good.

From casual after-beach meals to outdoor patios and sweet treat stops, this highlights the best places to eat in Port Aransas. Whether you’re traveling with kids, looking for something quick and easy, or just want to know where locals go, these guides help you find the right spot without overthinking it.

The recently-opened Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria is a somewhat undiscovered gem with coal oven-baked pizzas, specialty pastas and fresh salads, as well as a full bar. It’s quaint and it’s good.

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No trip to Port Aransas is truly complete without a visit to the sweetest spot in town. Winton’s Island Candy has been a staple of Port Aransas’ dessert scene for 22 years, and is a must-do for any beach-goer in town.

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