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Intimate American bar/eatery at Tarpon Inn with upmarket seafood & steak mains, plus house specials.
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Address: 200 E Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Phone: (361) 749-1540
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Roosevelt’s at the Tarpon Inn
Contact · Reservations: 1.361.749.1540 · · 224 E Cotter • Port Aransas, Texas · Behind the Historic Tarpon Inn · Reservations may NOT be made via email or social …
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Roosevelt’s at the Tarpon Inn – Port Aransas
403 W. Cotter Ave. Port Aransas, Texas 78373. Open Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. …
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Lees Kemp
I really enjoyed the culinary experience here overall, but two distinct things kept it from being a 5-star evening.
I started with the scallops in saffron sauce, which were absolutely wonderful and exactly what I was hoping for. My first drink, the Roosevelt’s Royal, was also delicious.
For my main course, I ordered the steak special: tenderloin with Oscar topping and lemon sauce, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. The seasoning and flavors were spot on, and the Pinot Noir I paired with it complemented the dish beautifully. Unfortunately, the steak was overcooked. I ordered medium rare, but it came out more medium to medium-well. The flavor helped make up for it, but it was still a distracting mistake, especially given the quality of everything else.
To finish, I ordered the key lime pie because I was at the coast and could not resist. The presentation was great, but the topping was clearly not real whipped cream. It was a hydrogenated substitute, which threw off the balance of the dessert.
Service throughout the night was excellent, though I was almost not seated because my sweater vest showed a bit of midriff, so keep in mind the strict dress policy. The manager initially suggested I eat at the adjoining bar, but then followed me out and invited me back in. I appreciated that gesture, and my server took great care of me once I was seated.
Overall, it was a memorable evening with wonderful flavors, and while the overcooked steak and the dessert kept it at four stars, I look forward to coming back.
… moreI started with the scallops in saffron sauce, which were absolutely wonderful and exactly what I was hoping for. My first drink, the Roosevelt’s Royal, was also delicious.
For my main course, I ordered the steak special: tenderloin with Oscar topping and lemon sauce, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. The seasoning and flavors were spot on, and the Pinot Noir I paired with it complemented the dish beautifully. Unfortunately, the steak was overcooked. I ordered medium rare, but it came out more medium to medium-well. The flavor helped make up for it, but it was still a distracting mistake, especially given the quality of everything else.
To finish, I ordered the key lime pie because I was at the coast and could not resist. The presentation was great, but the topping was clearly not real whipped cream. It was a hydrogenated substitute, which threw off the balance of the dessert.
Service throughout the night was excellent, though I was almost not seated because my sweater vest showed a bit of midriff, so keep in mind the strict dress policy. The manager initially suggested I eat at the adjoining bar, but then followed me out and invited me back in. I appreciated that gesture, and my server took great care of me once I was seated.
Overall, it was a memorable evening with wonderful flavors, and while the overcooked steak and the dessert kept it at four stars, I look forward to coming back.
Mark Sievert
This place has an Old “Key West” kinda vibe; both the restaurant and the bar. The food is very good, as you would expect for the price. Our waiter was exceptional. We weren’t rushed and each serve was well spaced. Definitely a worthwhile experience.
… moreJames Horswil
What a disappointment. We had a reservation for 5:30 on Friday night and we were promptly seated. The atmosphere is nice but the noise level went up significantly as more people were seated. I was expecting to see some references to FDR eating there but didn’t see any. The waiter (Tommy) was prompt but when we started to order our main course he had to check with the kitchen and he came back and told that they were out of scallops (at 6:00 and they opened at 5:00). Four dishes on the menu immediately became unavailable. The French onion soup was very good but was quite peppery Our entrees were okay but nothing special. The ravioli was a little to al dente for my taste. The appetizers and entrees are definitely over priced for what you get. I ordered the 20 year Port but the waiter came back and indicated that they were out of it. He offered a 10 year Port. My partner’s Irish Coffee came without whipped cream but it was nice. We were expecting more.
… moreMarshneil D’Souza
Delicious food and fine dining. Friendly staff and quiet atmosphere. Best crab cakes I have had!
… moreRodney Crawford
Yes it is expensive, but it is without a doubt one of the best restaurants on the island. The food is carefully thought out, and we’ll executed. Every bite was high-quality ingredients and perfect preparation.
The server was very good. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and attentive to our table. I would highly recommend this experience and plan on visiting here again on my next trip.
… moreThe server was very good. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and attentive to our table. I would highly recommend this experience and plan on visiting here again on my next trip.
James Simmons
Disappointing experience. The menu prices are higher than what is listed on the website. Apparently the website has not been updated in a while. Good wine selection, although the first bottle we selected was not that great. The salads were okay, but nothing special. I ordered the chicken and shrimp involtini. The chicken was tough and tasteless. The wild rice side tasted like it was saturated in vinegar. Lastly, the key limon pie dessert–$15.00–was served in a small pudding dish and had apparently been sitting in the refrigerator for several days. What we had was mediocre casual dining food at fine dining prices. This is a one and done for us. Recommend a hard pass on Roosevelt’s.
… moreChristopher Combest
What a fabulous restaurant with the most amazing staff. I last ate here in 2017; the testament to the management and leadership of this organization is clear: they know how to attract and retain the right people. The wine selection is exceptional and the food was, simply put [with what I think is an apt metaphor], a veritable symphony on my palate. No, it was a ballet. Ugh. I don’t know. Just. consider this recommendation with the most alluring and desirable imagery you can conjure up and it will be well, well worth your time to give these fine folks a shot at a fabulous dinner experience. Bravo to all involved!
… moreCathy Thibodeaux
I wish we had stopped to take pictures but we’re so eager to dive in to each course so no pics. The service here even in off season was exceptional. Kudos to the waiter and manager who kept pace with the large tables and our small party of two. In Port Aransas there are a so many fried seafood restaurants so was refreshing to find a restaurant that was anything but that. Our foos was prepared with care and the taste was amazing.. we had the bread appetizer and shared a wedge salad. For entrees we had the scallops and shrimp with mushroom risotto and the redfish with ricotta raviolis. OMG you have to go try these!
… moreNavy Nate
Food is absolutely terrible, and to add insult to injury the price they charge you is crazy. The only reason for two star is because of the service. Service was excellent, along with presentation.
Please spend you time and money elsewhere.
… morePlease spend you time and money elsewhere.
Mariana B
Unfortunate experience, food was great, manager was great and helpful. We came because we had great black jack oysters in Dallas and rejoiced when we found out this was the only place in Port A that carried them. Towards the end of the experience our friend (paying for the bill) told the server we’d add a 30% tip. When our server Lauren returned she said “that’s with the 30% tip added you just need to sign” which to me was a little odd because being in the service industry myself I’ve never been allowed to write a service tip myself and always told to allow the customer to write their own. Her mentioning that made me curious and in turn I asked to look at the receipt, which included way more than a 30% tip on the original tab. I told my table and we let her know it was over the 30 we told her and she immediately got defensive saying we said 35%, I let her know it just was not ok to try to take advantage of the situation and she just tried telling us to leave and that we could just go. Money is not the problem so we signed the check, finished our glasses of wine and head out. I absolutely do not appreciate us already being generous and light hearted and trying to be taken advantage of. it’s so unfortunate to have had such a great experience up until the end and Lauren getting so defensive about a tip she wrote on the check and telling us to get out. A simple “hey I was wrong I’m sorry” would’ve done. Truly sad to have to write this but to not even get an apology or admittance to wrong and her being hostile is just not okay. From my understanding in the service industry, if I’d ever write a tip for a patron that’d be grounds for termination. L Lauren. Attached is a picture of our receipt and the tip she wrote on there herself. Google will not allow a picture but the original total was 179.26, Lauren added a tip of $65. Any dumb person would know that’s a 30% tip of an over $200 bill :))
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