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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Dodici Pizza and Wine restaurant
5.0
5 (266)
$31 to $50
Pizzeria
Brownsville
About the restaurant
Dodici Pizza + Wine serves delicious brick oven pizzas with a spectacular wine list to pair.
Neapolitan pizza, vegan and gluten free options. Garden patio seating.

Top review
Scott
Dined on Dec 30, 2024
Always a great experience the food and service is excellent.
A photo of SALT restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1364)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
McAllen
About the restaurant
SALT-New American Table, brought to you by the owners of McAllen’s house.wine & bistro. and Salomé on Main, Chef Larry Delgado and his lovely wife Jessica Delgado. The chef driven menu features local, organic and sustainable products, and a full service bar that boast beautiful, boutique wines, craft beers, and high end spirits!
Top review
Jamie
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Everything was great. Good was amazing and staff was wonderful. Really loved the personalized birthday menu for my husband! Very thoughtful touch!
A photo of Mikhuna Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine restaurant
4.7
4.7 (287)
$30 and under
Japanese
McAllen
About the restaurant
Our aim is to bring the flavors of Peru and nikkei to the Rio Grande Valley, while providing a culinary experience that can't be found anywhere else. When you dine at MIKHUNA, you can expect Peruvian flavors that are exotic yet balanced. On our menu, you'll find indigenous Peruvian recipes, Japanese-influenced nikkei plates, and modern flavors you might encounter today in the streets of Lima.
Top review
Tere
Dined on Dec 6, 2024
Our Server was not focused on making sure our table was well served.😞
A photo of La Doble M Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.7
4.7 (28)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
McAllen
About the restaurant
Un restaurante de alta cocina en la cual nuestro menú, inspirado en la exquisita gastronomía del norte de México, conjunto a un servicio excepcional distinguen este concepto.
Esta propuesta culinaria combina nuestra cocina de brasa, los cuales ingredientes y texturas dan una experiencia memorable al paladar, con un fondo donde la música y decoración se entrelazan para crear el mejor ambiente al cliente.

Top review
MelaineVIP
Dined 6 days ago
We were very impressed with our waiter. Jose did a great job. Recommendations were spot on. Patio was nice. Music was loud. Hard to carry a conversation. Upstairs bar and their speakeasy is a definite must. Very relaxed vibe. We will definitely return.
A photo of Republic of Texas Bar & Grill restaurant
4.6
4.6 (2522)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Corpus Christi
About the restaurant
The AAA Four-Diamond Republic of Texas Bar & Grill is one of Corpus Christi's top dining destinations. Located on the 20th floor of the Bayfront Tower, this multi-level restaurant offers diners beautiful panoramic views of the Corpus Christi bay. Featuring USDA prime beef cuts, a wide variety of wild game and seafood selections. We acquired the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world in the past four years. We obtained the 2014 Diners' Choice Award for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. Also, won February Diners' Choice Award! Stop by and experience our lounge, it is open daily at 5 PM. Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM
Top review
Frank
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Seated very quickly, service was excellent... from hostess to waitstaff. Food quality, flavor, presentation... all incredible!
A photo of Ambra restaurant
4.6
4.6 (283)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
McAllen
About the restaurant
AMBRA combines a globally inspired steakhouse and a chic lounge creating one electrifying dining experience. Inside AMBRA, every foot of space is filled with eye-catching visuals, varied lighting, contrasting materials and textures, lush plants, and a layout of space perfect for mingling, date night, and dining. Take a seat in one of our stylish dining rooms or enjoy al fresco seating in our outdoor patio while sipping mezcal cocktails until closing time, when you dine with us every experience will be one to remember.
Top review
Matthew
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Amazing meal. Definitely pricey but worth it in my opinion. Great food, great service, beautiful restaurant. Can't wait to go back!
A photo of Katz 21 Steak and Spirits restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1003)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Corpus Christi
About the restaurant
Katz 21 Steak & Spirits, the city’s finest Prime Steakhouse, is relocated on the South side of Corpus Christi and is setting the standard for the premier fine dining experience. Specializing in wet-aged prime beef and fresh seafood that is sourced daily, Katz 21 also offers an award winning wine list that is sure to please every palate. Three elegant private dining rooms, perfect for all occasions, can accommodate from 10 to 150 guests. Whether you are having a cocktail or glass of wine before dinner, or enjoying the best in live entertainment after your meal, Club 21 is one of Corpus' liveliest bars.
Top review
Rosalie
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing way of celebrating our 28 wedding anniversary
A photo of Texas de Brazil - Mcallen restaurant
4.5
4.5 (951)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
McAllen
About the restaurant
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
Top review
Jose
Dined 6 days ago
10/10 the date I had with my future wife🥳 was the best
A photo of Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island restaurant
4.4
4.4 (1167)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
McAllen
About the restaurant
Alfonso Salazar, better known as “Dirty Al” originally started shrimping as a young man with his father and 6 brothers. In 2003, he and his youngest son, Cameron, who graduated from Culinary School, transformed his bait stand into a restaurant where together they have been known for having “The World’s Best Fried Shrimp”! In 2005, his other two sons returned home to help grow the business. To this day, they now own 7 restaurants on beautiful South Padre Island and across the valley and continue to bring only the “best” Gulf Seafood to each customer’s table.
Top review
Terri
Dined 5 days ago
This was our 40th Wedding Anniversary and it was a very nice meal.
A photo of Toloa Rooftop restaurant
4.4
4.4 (57)
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
McAllen
About the restaurant
Overlooking North McAllen, TOLOA's rooftop space acts as a studio for creating social experiences around food and drink. A list of seasonally curated cocktails act as an accessory to the open-air patio and lounge from sunset to late night. The food offered focuses on Modern Mexican eatery and is designed to either be shared, provide a small bite, or be ordered as a multi-course dinner. TOLOA is a new way to indulge and be social.
Top review
Dan
Dined on Oct 13, 2024
Food was ok. Steak was very chewy and very small lobster/shrimp on what easily seen as a hot dog bun.
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