Vietnam Restaurant

Hidden GEM!! Fantastic experience start to finish! This place was very fairly priced for a white tablecloth fine dining experience. Servers were very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. The food was exceptional; each dish was full of flavor. Entree portions were large enough to be shared between two people. The dusting of gold on the desert was a nice touch. Highly recommend and will be back.

Tried this place after hearing decent things, will NEVER go back. First off, very expensive. And…They have items on menu that are totally misleading. We ordered one and it was a sweet and sour sauce, which was horrible. Didn’t say one thing about sweet and sour on menu. We ordered a different item, but were charged fully for the dish that was not what we expected. Very average to below average on other dishes we ordered. I think the locals in Corpus are naive to what really good Vietnamese food really tastes like. Not surprised.

We have been going here for years ! The food is always on point. The calamari and broccoli are our favorite appetizers. The service is outstanding Mel has been our go to since we have started eating at this restaurant. She goes above and beyond to make sure that you have the best experience. If she sees us walking in, shes walking to our table with our drinks in her hand. She brings lemon as well because she knows we eat them with our calamari. She will make you feel like family and will make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your dinner to the max.

Went to lunch today. Calamari is chewy and from freezer. I ordered the Special House Medley - scallops were inedible. They taste like kitchen cleaner? And deep freezer. Shrimp was mid and overcooked. I get better beef at my local Chinese take-out. The RICE was also not that good. Cheap ingredient, cheap tasting. Beautiful atmosphere and service, just horrible food....

The ambience here was on point. We were greeted right away once we came in the doors. There was no wait time. Our server was very well versed in the menu both on and off the menu items. We decided to have some wine and appetizers. We chose the broccoli rang, Goi Cuon, Cha gio. For dinner we had New England Lamb with plum wine reduction and Chateau Briton with red wine reduction. I would recommend the Chateau Briton for anyone wanting a good steak. Once you bite into its very it has a savory flavor however the initial flavor it different from the flavor throughout the final chew and I must say it was excellent. The flavor was so delicious, drenched in a rich flavor. Definitely will order again. Both entrees were off the menu items. We will be returning to this restaurant.

Attended a work event here and everything was amazing. Excellent and attentive servers. The bartender was able to make various drinks without hesitation. The food was delicious, I will definitely be back to try additional dishes.

Zeke gave us amazing service from beginning to end. Old school style! The food was outstanding, and so we're the desserts! We will be back to try more of your amazing dishes.

First visit to this restaurant, the interior was elegant, pristine. The staff was attentive , especially our waiter (Ray) the food was delicious! loved and enjoyed every bite of my dessert with coffee. Will return to try other dishes. Would recommend to family and friends.

A Corpus institution. Always try to visit when I'm here. Always going to be packed, everything is fantastic! A total gem in a sea of touristy subpar spots. Nothing fancy on the outside, but trust me. Go!

Visited here for a nice lunch. The restaurant is very elegant with a quiet atmosphere. Our waiter was very attentive and professional too. However, I must say I've had better food in other Vietnamese restaurants. The prices were a bit high for food and cocktails. But, all in all it was a pleasant experience.

bartender is a stuck up snake. we asked for two vodka tonics and he served us probably the worst two drinks I've ever paid for in my life. Them he took it upon himself to tip himself 6 dollars on my card. Two fckn drinks for 42 dollars with tax?!?! NO!!! This place smelled like rotten vagina and the food was disgusting. Everyone had diarrhea from the salmon. Unless that's what you want, I would totally pass on this shit hole.

Absolutely overpriced with little options, no substitutions or accommodations and the worst wait staff I've come across in a long time. They rushed us through our entire sit down meal and even called out my family members personal handicap by suggesting what was best seating for someone who can walk just fine. . . For a "nice" non fast food restaurant, I would avoid at all cost. At the end of my terrible experience, they even had a whole $21 dollar meal added to my bill which wasn't anything we had ordered. They did refund me but I was closer to just walking out to save myself even more frustration. There is no way I will go back.

Weirdest vietnamese restaurant. When queried waitress advised it was fusion cuisine inspired by vietnam. But unlike any food I encountered in my years over there. Tried fresh roll but peanut sauce was.. not good and I paid the bill and left.

Our waitress kept wiping her nose with her hands and fingers which was not appetizing. The Alaskan salmon was good but very pricey. I loved my hubbys Jalepeno margarita but my citronella drink tasted just like ginger ale. My husband got the lunch specialty with all the meats and seafood and I could tell he wasn't happy. I had to jazz it up at home with spices and more veges. However, we did like the ambiance. Bathroom was clean and we probably will return but try something else

Love the ambiance, the mood with the dark wooden walls, the soft lighting. The staff were all welcoming. Our server was knowledgeable on the menu. Highly recommend the fried brocolli. And NO, it's not just brocolli! It was amazing. I went with the scallops and my husband went with the chateaubriand. EVERYTHING was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly.. This is now one of my favorite places to go for special occasions. Special because it is $$$$ per head.

Excellent food. Very tasty and fresh. The service was top notch always on top of things. The ambiance and as nice and quiet.

Vietnam triples as a classy French Vietnamese restaurant, boutique hotel, and event center. It is a quintessential Corpus institution, being a time-tested recognizable establishment downtown on Water Street. The food is good Vietnamese cuisine, and trust me, I know this genre well. I may not eat this type of food very often anymore, but since my employer has our annual management Christmas party here, I have decided to have an annual cheat meal here. And did I enjoy it! It is also an ideal place to have either lunch or dinner, and planned personal or professional events. In fact, most business luncheons I can recall attending since moving here has been here. In short, it's a really nice place to come to for many reasons. If you're in Corpus, I highly recommend stopping by here. If you're planning an event in Corpus, I highly recommend you consider using Vietnam. I doubt you'll be disappointed!

Very upscale and great ambience. The food was very good, the Crispy Duck was the special of the day and was excellent. Wait staff was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.

As a Corpus resident I can't believe we have never been here, it's wonderful. We visited with a group from out of state since they were staying at the Omni. The outside appears plain, but the inside is beautiful and upscale. The decor is elegant. The staff were fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive. Our water glasses remained full the entire evening. The bartender personally delivered our drinks. Our waiter helped with menu descriptions and choices. Every person at our table of 9 people was impressed. I ordered the half chicken which was amazing, the sauce was delicious. My husband ordered the yellow curry chicken, which was very flavorful. One friend ordered the Chateaubriand. We all tried it. It was the best steak we all have eaten, melt in your mouth delicious. The desserts were fabulous! The lemon blueberry cake was my favorite. The guys loved the chocolate and caramel cheesecake. I would skip the appetizer to enjoy a dessert. It is very pricey, but it's the best restaurant in the area. I can't wait to come back.

Amazing calamari and broccoli appetizer! Was just perfect for date night on the town

You will love Vietnam Restaurant. Fresh fish, shrimp and fine cuts of beef. Specials are worth trying.

For some reason, most of my friends aren't real keen on trying something new. Nope, just give them a chicken fry or some bbq and to hell with the rest of the world! Well, on my trip to Corpus Christi, one of the guys I'm traveling with, John, loves Asian food. Let's Go! Tonight we went to The Vietnamese Restaurant. Pretty simple name, huh. Very nicely decorated, and a bar that was pretty busy. I've done the Pho thing and the curry thing too many times, so I wanted something different. He suggested Com Tay Cam, a seafood clay pot. Deeeelicious! I prefer noodles, but rice is ok once in a while. The shrimp and scallops were big and fresh, awfully good. This was Rob's first time having Vietnamese, and he chowed down his fried rice. He said yes, the seasoning was different from what he expected, and he enjoyed it. All in all, a great meal, and a happy belly. Let's do it again!

This restaurant was fantastic! Best calamari I've ever had. Main entree was tuna steak recommended by the waitress. Great service, great food! Dessert was as well. Definitely would go back again.

I'm going to apologize for not having pictures. I honestly thought had rated Vietnam. This was one of the best restaurants in Corpus for years. There was always a broad selection of specials to the point you never needed a menu. It's one of the few linen table cloth restaurants in town. Their interior design is a little dark but it's never too loud or overcrowded. Something has changed in the last couple of years. I'm sick of the COVID BS excuses. Tim was the manager and after he moved (on a couple years back) it just fell apart. Their food has gone down hill. They dont carry Sambal anymore because it's too expensive. Hello, charge me for it?!? They've chose to create their own which I respect but it's terrible. They have a roasted chicken that was always a staple and now it's dry and bland. Their food options are minimal and they continue to lack flavor. Last night I ordered a grilled pork dish (Mel recommended it) and it was completely flavorless besides the fish sauce dip accompanying it. I asked for fresh jalapeños to spice it but the kitchen sent me a grilled one....not an issue. However, that pepper was actually rotten and had holes in it with a black rotten stem. They charged me $1.00 for it!!! I mentioned it to Mel but it wasn't her fault. We will continue to go back simply because food option in Corpus suck. They have Yelp stickers on their door and I hope this gets read and maybe someone's attention. ****Mel has been a waitress we have followed for years in other establishments (Mama Mia's). We love her. She will always do her best to be sure the dining experience is the one thing the kitchen can't mess up. Landon is also very pleasant and fun to dine with.

I'm shocked I didn't do this review a year ago. I took all the pics but didn't review for some reason. Stuck in drafts. The food: I was not a fan at all. The strange soup that came out was not good! The chicken was okay. Egg rolls okay. Just very middle of the road. Nothing great. Nothing to write back home about lol. I think we got dessert but I cannot recall. I just remember them not having lemon grass beef. Not having fried rice. This is some sort of fusion restaurant. Not traditional Vietnamese. I wasn't a huge fan. Neither was my colleague. I probably wouldn't be back I don't think they even had Vietnamese egg rolls. If you are in the area try then out. Maybe they are for you. Maybe you will love them lol. I am finding out that corpus is not the place to get epic food. I guess I am spoiled living n Houston texas.

Fine dining Vietnamese restaurant and all worth it including customer service. Since I've moved to Texas almost couple years ago we've been coming to this spot and as always it never fails. Last night they were having technical difficulties with their computers but in all of the stress and chaos they were able to give us good food and a fantastic service. They were apologetic if the situation even one of the owners came out, made sure we're good and thanked us for being patient. I recommended this restaurant Thank you also for our bartender/ server Marc and his partner server " Kevin", not really her name but she was wearing Kevin's uniform Either awesome experience.

This restaurant is a true gem in the heart of Corpus Christi. Don't be fooled by the appearance from the outside of the restaurant. It's truly beautiful inside, and the outside can be deceiving as well as the surrounding street. Our server was great. My husband had the Chateaubriand, which is the best steak we ever had! It was prepared wonderfully and so good. I had the Scallops with a mushroom cream sauce with mashed potato points. 10/10 overall for the food and entire experience!

Have gone now twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. The food is delicious but expensive. They only serve pho at lunch which is disappointing because it's phenomenal. Great service and ambiance. Plan on at least $30 for lunch and $40-50 for dinner, not including alcohol. I'll definitely come back for lunch though!

Very kind waiter, wonderful and very tasty food! I had the ComChien with shrimp, chicken and Chinese sausage which was absolutely delicious.

On my family's second day in Corpus Christi we'd decided to walk over to Vietnam Restaurant since we've been eyeing the eatery since we arrived at our hotel which was next to the restaurant. But also since we're Vietnamese, supporting small Asian businesses are important during these times! Once entering we were immediately sat down in a fine dining setting, and given menus which displayed traditional Vietnamese fare. One noticeable difference between this restaurant and other restaurants with the same ambience was its customers who were rowdy and loud. At least give their party a notice that they're loud... My parents had told me that in a Viet restaurant if you see no other Viet people, that's a telltale sign the place isn't quality Viet cuisine. Although the menu carried some Viet classics, the prices weren't cheap. And you'd say "Why mention that it's not cheap, it's fancy and is obviously going to cost some $$$?", that's where the price doesn't match the quality. The grilled pork was thin pieces of meat that were burnt and dry, my husband said his beef pho was flavorless, and my chicken stir fry was so overly salty I couldn't finish it. And although they mixed my chiken stir fry with shrimp, the mix-up was quickly resolved by our waiter. But with a bill of over $70, for three plates that either weren't filling or tasteful I wouldn't be going here again.

Location, ambience, food, service, drinks: everything is phenomenal! One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Good for a date night, celebration or lunch. I could write an extensive review but the pictures and the taste of food speaks for itself. Do not hesitate to visit if you haven't already!

This restaurant has really gone downhill. Way overpriced and the quality is off significantly from years past. Not sure why changed, but not the same menu or same food. Service was bad. The place was empty on a Friday night. Won't be back.

Buyer beware. I took my wife and son to the Vietnam Restaurant on 9/25/2021. The restaurant was recommended by the bartender at the motel where we were staying, we are from Cypress, TX. Most items on the menu are $15-$30, so when the waiter suggested we get "the special" didn't think to ask the price and the waiter didn't mention the disproportionate cost of the entree. The special was a 16 oz Wagyu ribeye with mashed potatoes. It was cooked correctly and tasted good. I've had Wagyu steaks before that were better. When we got the bill we were shocked that the steak cost $125. This was not a $125 steak. I told that to the waiter. I paid the bill but I'll never go back.

This place was fantastic!!!! If I could give them more stars I would! Everything from our waiter to the food was great! We started off with a great wine recommendation, broccoli as an appetizer which was my favorite because they prepared it a great way and then roasted chicken. And ended the night with a cheesecake. I will most definitely be coming back! If you're new to Corpus and want a nice restaurant to go eat at. I definitely recommend this place.

For the last night in Corpus, we opted for a trip to Vietnam. I will say, this place is like no other Vietnamese restaurant I've been to. While I love my Banh Mi and Pho joints, we (in North Texas) do not get to experience much else from the region. Vietnam is fine dining Vietnamese as will be immediately noticeable by the furnishings. Accompanied by this vibe is a unique and delicious menu and despite some other complaints, I found the prices to be accurate to what the restaurant presents itself as in addition to the quality of the food. The Hot Pots caught my eye and I opted for the Seafood Hot Pot - a cornucopia of sorts with scallops, shrimp, calamari, mushrooms, all served in a delicious broth with a side of rice. I loved the hot pot and want to come back again to try the other types. Another way to get your seafood fix in here on the Texas coast. We capped off the meal with some coffee served Vietnamese-style. Again, another nice, unique touch and I would liken the coffee flavor to that of Turkish coffee. If you need a pick me up after your meal here, I definitely recommend the coffee. So Vietnam was a great way to end our nice trip to the Texas Coast and we will be back to Vietnam for our next trip.

The food here was delicious! We enjoyed the fried broccoli starter, spring rolls, and my dad had the best calamari he had ever had. The main meals were also delicious. The atmosphere is lovely, even though it does not look as nice from the outside. The staff was also very nice and helpful. Highly recommend!

This place is a hidden gem. The Curry is amazing. If you like Old Fashions then you must try East meets West. It's an Old Fashion with ginger. Delicious!

I'm really curious what uncultured swine is giving this 5 stars or calling it authentic. This is based off a lunch time, eat-in experience. First off, the outside of the restaurant smells like molded water and asphalt which carried into the inside of the restaurant with more of a stagnant water smell. The place is "fine dining" with white table cloths and place settings like your grandma would want for Christmas Eve dinner. The even clear away the extra place settings at the table when you sit down. I should have ran knowing it would be bad when two white males greeted me at the hostess booth and none of the waiters were ethnic either. My waiter only approached me to make a drink and food order. He didn't bring me my food nor did he bring me my final check. I had to wave down another waiter to get my check to leave. My meal came with a salad. It said so on the menu. My waiter asked "do you want a salads instead of the soup it comes with?" I pointed to the menu and explained to him it said it already comes with a salad. His response? "Uh, yeah do you want the salad instead of the soup?" Um... I want the salad it comes with. He scurried away. My salad came drowwwwning in a dressing/ vinaigrette I've never tasted before. It was rather sour tasting. Get whatever dressing they offer on the side and judge for yourself. The good news is the salad didn't look wilted. I ordered the beef pho. Super simple and authentic, right? Can't mess it up, right? Well... for starters it didn't come with any of the usual sides - bean sprouts, cilantro, lime or jalapeños. I was, however, provided soy sauce and chili paste. The pho soup base had ZERO depth of flavor. It was like watered down chicken broth. I've never had to add chili paste to my pho to get flavor, but here we were. Also... plastic chopsticks. Have you ever tried to use plastic chopsticks? (hint: they don't work well). Just don't with this place. If you know Vietnamese food, this place will sorely disappoint. If you want a bland version of Vietnamese that's comparable to choking down dry, unbuttered toast, this is your place. Also be prepared to pay $18 (!!!) for your lackluster pho. One small bowl of pho. Not worth it.

I regularly eat at Vietnam and the food is always good but service can vary dramatically. Usually eating at the bar is always dependable but Tonight was different. I walked in a few minutes before 8:00 and there were guests at only 4-5 tables. I sat at the bar for almost 15 minutes and never got acknowledged. Several wait staff came behind the bar but never even looked at me. Very disappointing!!

Came to Corpus Christi for vacation, and decided to try Vietnam Restaurant. I was blown away! The food is seriously phenomenal. One of the best meals I have ever had. The staff was exceptional, and very attentive. They provided excellent customer service, and an overall a great experience. I would highly recommend anyone to visit Vietnam Restaurant if you are in the area!

Best curry I've ever had that wasn't served by my mom. Spicy and tender. Scallops and jasmine chicken soup were also quite good. However, strange as it sounds, the fried spinach was the star of the meal.

What a shame. Last time I ate here was great service and great food. I sat at the bar. Ordered a vodka and sprite. No complaints. Bartender Mark who was also the manager was too busy I had to ask to finally order. He had his lunch behind the bar and was too busy talking to locals to serve me. I ordered the fried egg rolls. They were way over cooked and burned on the end. I told him and he said that's how they serve them. I asked him to show a manager and he said that was him. I closed my tab and left. I'm not local and they greeted all the locals with conversation and appreciation. Not going back for sure or will recommend. Good luck.

Wow, this place use to be great. NOT authentic Vietnamese food AT ALL. But, great as a fusion restaurant. But, the food quality has gone down while prices have continued to go up. Lunch is the worst!! The options are limited and service is slow. Service in the evening is terrible as well. I have given this place so many chances to do better... but NOPE..The servers have a seriously snotty attitude. There aren't many food options downtown, so when a restaurant treats their clients like they don't care, it's just bad.

Watch out for hidden charges on the bill! We ordered a beef dish that's $38 on the menu, but it came out as $40. When we place the order my son said he likes chicken, and the waitress said they can do a combo of chicken and beef on the same dish. There's an extra $12 of charge for that combo. On another dish that was marked as market price, the waitress told me that's going to be $43, but it came out to be $50. There's also a $5 NonCashAdj fee at the end after tax. Wtf is that? They assume you don't pay by cash and charge you for that? I left 20% for tips and my bill ended up to be $170 for 2 entrees and 1 appetizer. I'm ok with over priced food, but you can't just sneakily add to my bill. Not going back again and I would recommend anyone who read this post not togo there. It's not worth it.

Went for later lunch on a Friday around 1pm. Steady business when we arrived, but not packed. Were greeted and seated and then waited & waited for over 10 minutes . No one ever came by for a drink order or anything else, so we left. What a shame.

Came here for my birthday For starters my friend and I split the savory crepe which came out just as we were anticipating it's arrival. I was thoroughly satisfied with my steak that came with sautéed spinach and mushrooms. I asked the waiter for his recommendation and he responded "on or off the menu". So of course I went with the steak which didn't disappoint at all, it was juicy, it was cooked to perfection and probably the best steak I've had in Texas! Highly recommend :). It was so good I didn't even get pictures (always ask for recommendations on or off the menu ). My friend had the rotisserie chicken and we both knew we were satisfied when there was complete silence at the table. We were so stuffed we couldn't even look at the desert menu but we washed it all down with a bottle of wine and called it a day :)

Great Vietnamese food in an upscale environment Phenomenal service as well Went here several nights

Seated immediately, drink and entree order taken quickly. Real plates, metal utensils, and cloth napkins and table cloths. Very nice inside with a grand piano and dark wood floors, tables, chairs and bar area. Ordered the chicken curry #6 on menu. Came with free chicken and rice soup. The soup was very good to be so simple. Added a little soy sauce and a bit of pepper paste set on the table and it became delicious. My chicken curry was yellow curry chicken with a coconut milk sauce, carrots, squash, and onions. Sauce was slightly sweet and slightly spicy. I really liked it. Bill was $ 12.99 with water. Service was top notch without being intrusive. Just the amount of attention I like. I would recommend and I will be back.

Wow! Food, service, and Ambiance are all off the chart. Best dining experience in Corpus Christi. Can't wait to come back.

I've had just about everything they have to offer here. Just realized I had never reviewed them. I would recommend calamari or fried ribs as an appetizer. And then one of the hot pot dishes for an on menu item. But, the real ticket are the off menu specials. Scallops, lamb lollipops, and the chateaubriand filet is the best steak in town. Better than republic of Texas.

Vietnam Restaurant FAILED tonight. They failed to deliver a dish that even slightly represented what was ordered. Then upon notifying my server, they failed again by taking zero interest in my concern. Instead I was rushed my check and sent out...still hungry. Let me be very clear...I was never looking for a comp meal or even dessert...all I wanted was someone to recognize my concern and perhaps offer me something else from the menu. As a native Southern Californian who has lived in and around Little Saigon for most his life, I am no stranger to Vietnamese cuisine nor, the food service industry. Most of my 20's and 30's were spent working FOH & BOH positions for several fine Michelin star rated establishments. The service I received this evening was right on par with what I would expect from a fast food restaurant...scratch that, even fast food establishments know more about guest service. Too all of you reading this, take my advice and spend your hard earned money at one of the neighboring establishments (Thai Spice or Aka Sushi). Either of these will provide you with a quality dish and a commitment to overall service.

I really liked this place. It looks great inside and the service was great. I ordered the seafood clay pot and I must say that it was one of best things I ever ate! It was nice and smokey rice with large pieces of shrimp and calamari and vegetables. I will be looking for something similar back home lol.

The owners need to hire a marketing manager to really market and promote the business . If it weren't for this app I would have missed it ! UnLike other Vietnamese restaurant this establishment upsells with the appearance of a formal dining experience considering it's in the heart of downtown with table cloths and waiters in all black ; however , they don't really upkeep with the maintenance (little issues most won't see) like ceiling where there was a roof leak and soaked a lamp that looks rusty on the cloth or peeling on the beams . They give their food a name like Goi Cuon or something (i don't recall ) for $9 when indeed it's just spring rolls dressed beautifully. I get it ! I understand the look they are going for . Just seemed overpriced considering there's nothing much downtown . Idk ... I did like the food though. Same as my fave Vietnamese locations for about 60-75% off the bill. I do like that they serve a ginger broth chicken and rice soup which they recommend to add soy sauce to since it may be bland . Ordered the Com Tay Cam and it was filling because of rice . Server was thorough in explaining the safety of handling the pot that was at boiling temps and explaining the menu and food we ordered . Sad that they have to pay at discount to eat when I would have though workers get a free meal for full shift . Anywho in a nutshell Come to this place if you like a fancy feel with high Prices to impress someone . It's on corner of water st and Taylor!

I don't know where to start here, last night I visited this place just to have one of my worse experiences, I arrived around 8:30 pm Monday night, The place had like 20 customers only but there was no hostess at front so I waited like 5 min to be seated, I try to get a glass of water from the hostess but he cut me off saying that, my waitress will be with me shortly, ten min later a waitress came by and asked me if I have been helped, I said no, she asked me if I wanted something to drink so I ordered a cocktail and an appetizer, 10 min later a different waiter showed up with the appetizer, the the presentation was no where to be found, bland flavor, I'm sure those fry egg rolls are store bought. But I'm still waiting for my cocktail for 10 more minutes, finally the waitress showed up with it, she apologized few times but by that time I was very disappointed from this place, I asked her for the check to pay for 2 lousy egg rolls and 2 sips of my cocktail. Not to mention that the silverware looks like it was bough at the dollar store, servers walking around like they were lost, obviously this place lacks of management. Monday nights customers are as important as your busy days customers.

Always fantastic...great quaint atmosphere. Ask for spicy, and believe me it will be spicy!!! All of the noodle dishes are wonderful. They had a decent wine selection which really surprised us. Great place for a small group. You will not be dosapponted no matter what you order

Bland old people Vietnameseish food. Meh. Edible but not enjoyable. Go to Thai Spice, a block down.

This place is amazing.... its very calm and very elegant inside. Fried broccoli and halved chicken is one of the top 10 dishes ive ever had in my life.All staff were very friendly and waiters were amazing. Awesome place