Ron M.
Yelp
On her Birthday we did go out for Breakfast, but I'll skip all the way to her 'Birthday Dinner' at "Doc's Seafood & Steaks", Tuesday Night, which overlooks the Bay and was recommended by several Foodies when I inquired about where to eat. We arrived at "Doc's" and walked up a lot of stairs in front, were greeted by the Hostess and shown to a table that overlooks the Bay - nice view but we decided to back up a bit and sit more inside for more shade - but it still had the same view. Doc's is like eating at a Huge Covered Deck on the second floor - it is Open Everywhere with fans blowing to help keep you cool creating a nice breeze. Beth is our Server and we ordered our drinks. Beth stated that they have no Draft Beer any more, but do have some good choices. My Wife and Joe are having Miller Lites and I'm going with a Hefenweizen.
While we waited for our drinks, we looked over the Menu and enjoyed the view. Beth stopped by and we chatted about the menu items and North Padre itself and informed her it's Nancy's Birthday and we are out Celebrating. Our drinks arrived and we toasted to Nancy's Birthday - Happy Birthday Baby. Now it's time to order. The Birthday Girl is having their "Grilled Coconut Shrimp"; Shrimp, Pineapple & Red Bell Peppers drizzled with Pina Colada Cream Sauce & topped with Toasted Coconut. Served with Doc's Rice & Fresh Seasonal Vegetables. Joe is having the "Fried Shrimp"; Eight Hand Breaded Shrimp in Panko, served with French Fries, Slaw, & Hush Puppies with Tartar Sauce & Cocktail Sauce available. Joe also ordered an extra Slaw. I am having their "Yellow Fin Tuna Tacos"; Three Grilled or Blackened (chose grilled), med-rare, with Shredded Cabbage, Avocado Baja Sauce, Pico & Mango Aioli. Served with Doc's Rice & Fresh Seasonal Vegetables. Nancy saw the Dessert listings and was interested in the "Fried Cheesecake"; (it's Texas, they fry everything in Texas) Cheesecake wrapped in a Cinnamon Tortilla, Fried and topped with Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Syrup. She informed Beth that's what we want for our Dessert. Orders are in and it's time for more Beers.
Doc's is getting a little busy but our food came out pretty quick - and each plate is filled with a Very Nice Presentation of Deliciousness. My Wife's 'Grilled Coconut Shrimp' is served on a couple of skewers - nicely surprised. Cannot tell how many Shrimp are on there due to the Coconut Covering of both Skewers. She LoVeS Coconut Shrimp and said that these were really good and is a different way of enjoying one of her favorites. The Asparagus was their Vegetable and we both agreed that this Asparagus was some Perfectly Seasoned and Tenderliciousness. Their Rice was also Very Fluffy and Flavorful. Joe liked his Fried Shrimp, was Tasty and a Nice Crunch. My 'Yellow Fin Tuna Tacos' were a surprise for me. I LoVe Tacos and Fish Tacos are something really special - and these 'Yellow Fin Tuna Tacos' were in a catagory all by themselfs. First of all there is a lot inside each of these Tacos and they are the Most Flavorful Fish Tacos of any kind. HUGE is an understatement - these things are Monsters. They suggest 'Med-Rare' and I debated on that and was going to aks for 'Medium', but their suggestion was Perfect.
We all enjoyed what we ordered and now it's time for Dessert - the 'Fried Cheese Cake'. Beth stopped by and we requested the dessert and she said that Nancy will also get their Birthday Dessert, the 'Key Lime Pie'. Okay, that sounds great - ya gotta love two-desserts. In a couple of minutes Beth brought out both Desserts, and the Key Lime Pie one was served with 'Happy Birthday' all around the pie. This was a Beautiful Presentation of Dessertliciousness - Nancy is Very Happy. Don't know if the size of the 'Fried Cheese Cake' is the same or not, but we have Two Fried Cheesecakes with a large scoop of ice cream. The Fried Cheesecake is really good but when cutting through the Fried it messes up the Cheesecake - but the flavor is still there - a nice Crunch of the Fried and the flavor of the Cheesecake is Very Good. Now for that 'Key Lime Pie'. You hate to mess-up all that Beautiful Dessert & Writing but one must do what one must do - and we did. This Key Lime Pie is one of the Best you will Every Enjoy. I am not a total Key Lime Pie Person, but this one is The BEST. Strong on the flavor, fluffy yet thick - don't know how they did it but the texture is Perfect - and that Crust. This is One Amazing Key Lime Pie.
We had a great time at Doc's Seafood & Steaks Celebrating my Wife's Birthday. Doc's was a Great Choice - Thank You Foodies. Beth was great and earned the "Dollar-Bow-Tie" Award for going 'above-and-beyond' the norm. Check them out on Facebook. If you are ever in North Padre Island, "Doc's" is a Must Stop - the Food is Really, Really Good Stuff. We returned to the Condo and enjoyed more Beach Walking, the White Cap Waves and picking up seashells. It's a great time of year to Celebrate