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Louie's Backyard

Louie's Backyard

Restaurant, Bar, and Night Club$$$$
South Padre Island
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6.7/10
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    Christopher C.
    "All you can eat seafood buffet is amazing!"(5 Tips)
    Chadillac H.
    "spring break in March hit the downstairs bar"(3 Tips)
    Keith K.
    "Try the fruit, shrimp and rice and the crab legs from the buffet."(4 Tips)
    Abe E.
    "Great service and beautiful views of the sunset."(8 Tips)
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  • Tony T.heart icon on user image
    Tony TAugust 8, 2017
    Its hard to beat all-you-can-eat snow crab legs but Loui's Backyard takes it a step further with the addition of all-you-can-eat Prime Rib, BBQ Ribs, and all kinds of prepared fish & shrimp!!!
  • Abe E.heart icon on user image
    Abe EmersonSeptember 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The buffet is a comprehensive winner, however if you're not feeling up to it there are some amazing entrée items. Get the Pecan Encrusted Red Snapper! Great service and beautiful views of the sunset.
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013
    The outdoor bar and deck provides the perfect place to end your night on South Padre Island with a beautiful view of the Friday firework show over the ocean!
  • Kira M.
    Kira MaixnerMarch 21, 2015
    After you're done eating, check out the jet ski rentals in the area. You're right on the water, so why not?! Use GetMyBoat. SO MANY OPTIONS! Read more
  • Tano
    TanoJune 11, 2011
    Every bad spring break/jersey shore cliche wrapped up in a tight little package with a big red green and white bow. Keep drinking. Ya dig ese?
  • Luis Ricardo H.heart icon on user image
    Luis Ricardo HdzMarch 17, 2015
    Buy a couple of whammies for $13 each and party all night long... well at least until 2am. Nice place, good music. Spring Break madness.
  • Damon H.heart icon on user image
    Damon HardyJuly 22, 2013
    The cheapest thing on the menu is $18 and only 8 dinners to choose from. Your led to believe the seafood buffet is spectacular but it's a bunch of fried junk that ask tastes the same for $21.
  • Leslie M.heart icon on user image
    Leslie MartinMay 31, 2016
    I don't know how this place is ranked #2! You almost have to order the buffet just to find something that is tolerable! Everything is spicy. Prime Rib was extra chewy. What a disappointment!
  • Keith K.heart icon on user image
    Keith KerrAugust 4, 2017
    Try the fruit, shrimp and rice and the crab legs from the buffet. The Prime rib wasn't very good.
  • Andrea G.heart icon on user image
    Andrea GrimesSeptember 14, 2014
    The buffet won't blow your hair back but it's got the necessities. Best sunset views.
  • Lisa Montag Best R.heart icon on user image
    Lisa Montag Best RushSeptember 5, 2015
    Food, music, sunsets... 'nuff said! Excellent service in the restaurant!
  • Andres C.
    Andres CalderonJanuary 26, 2016
    Got arrested and the bail was 600, reason: I forgot my wallet at the hotel. Seen other fellow countrymen getting arrested as well for drinking alcohol to excess.
  • Chadillac H.heart icon on user image
    Chadillac HartFebruary 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    On spring break in March hit the downstairs bar for immediate service says Inertia Tours Chad
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MacG3 weeks ago
    Good week night specials on food. Basic bar fare but tasty.
  • Scott M.
    Scott McArthurMay 15, 2012
    Crazy good buffet is only like $20. Includes crab legs, shrimp, and prime rib. Totally worth it!
  • Tim T.heart icon on user image
    Tim TascheMarch 13, 2015
    Nice Buffet for 21$. Try Snow Crab and the ribs.
  • Paige S.
    Paige SikkemaNovember 26, 2011
    Miss this place sooooo much! It has certainly changed but still feels like "home". Miss my buds kailey, moe, Joe, Stacey, heather, Tiffany, chris, Joey. . .
  • Mark C.
    Mark CanalesJune 8, 2013
    DJ plays old same songs and not involved with the crowd. Drinks over priced and cash only bar. It's pretty much a place where guys are trying to pick up any girl they can find
  • Yvonne Z.heart icon on user image
    Yvonne ZubiateJune 25, 2015
    Service is good food is good. Great atmosphere!!!
  • Irish B.
    Irish B.August 5, 2012
    The buffet is definitely worth it! Food was good, service was great...kudos to Josh :)
  • Zuriel B.
    Zuriel BarronSeptember 24, 2018
    This place is a dump. If you like expensive food while surrounded by the smell of trash, this is your place. Otherwise, there is every other place in the island that you should go to.
  • Pedro B.
    Pedro BJanuary 16, 2012
    The place is cool! Service is great! But in January is full of snowbirds!
  • Joshua C.heart icon on user image
    Joshua ChaneyNovember 26, 2015
    Try the scallops on the Seafood Buffet!!
  • Gabriel V.
    Gabriel VaraAugust 2, 2016
    Scenic view ! Good music!
  • Weston Y.
    Weston YoungJuly 5, 2013
    Great view for fireworks. Get a table outside.
  • Rob N.
    Rob NixonMay 27, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Ask the most infamous bartenders on the island, Moe, to hook you up. Tell him Rob sent you.
  • Loco L.
    Loco LouieAugust 30, 2013
    Seafood buffet only $17.99 Monday thru Thursday
  • Dave F.heart icon on user image
    Dave FinchFebruary 19, 2018
    Avoid this place for anything other than beers and sunset.
  • Christopher C.
    Christopher ConeApril 12, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    All you can eat seafood buffet is amazing! Primer rib, crab legs, fish, shrimp, scallops... incredible!
  • y knot daniel
    y knot danielFebruary 15, 2015
    Good music and great mix of people
  • Kelly Hall B.
    Kelly Hall Brister SammonsSeptember 17, 2022
    Worst place ever!!! Drinks are weak and the service is more than awful. Go to Wanna Wanna for a fabulous dining and drinking experience. Orders were wrong and the waitress forgot part of our order
  • Mac
    MacJuly 12, 2013
    Gotta try Charlie's cherry!!
  • Mike M.
    Mike McAteerOctober 13, 2013
    Buffet was ok, but the sunset was great.
  • Ryan H.
    Ryan HelmsJune 17, 2012
    Practically strip-searched to get in. Horrible music and atmosphere. Good thing the drinks are strong. Drunk is about the only way this place is fun.
  • Annie S.heart icon on user image
    Annie ShaoSeptember 11, 2016
    Quite good food as always!
  • Loco L.
    Loco LouieOctober 22, 2010
    Follow us on Facebook for more information, events, and specials. http://facebook.com/louiesbackyard
  • Stacey T.heart icon on user image
    Stacey TovarDecember 16, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Crab stuffed jalapeños
  • Scarlett A.
    Scarlett AvilaApril 30, 2014
    Seafood buffet is amazing
  • Juli A.
    Juli AnneFebruary 26, 2015
    Great karaoke
  • Jackie C.
    Jackie CampbellSeptember 4, 2011
    Get the Trashcan Punch. You'll only need one!!
  • Paul B.heart icon on user image
    Paul BenenatiSeptember 18, 2021
    Nice view of Bay
  • Mario D.
    Mario DavilaMay 17, 2013
    The women's restrooms are as dirty as the ladies.......yesssssssss
  • Allie
    AllieApril 28, 2012
    No draft beers, no frozen margaritas, no split bills for parties over 5 people, rude & inexperienced waitstaff. Honestly one of, if not the most, worst experience I've had at a restaurant.
  • Kayley H.
    Kayley HendrixJuly 2, 2011
    Wait staff at "fine dining" downstairs are attractive, but reeeal rude. Upstairs much more friendly and it's more chill.
  • craig d.
    craig didierJuly 4, 2015
    9pm fireworks!
  • Will B.
    Will BurrrDecember 14, 2013
    Better to eat at the bar
  • Dawn F.
    Dawn FarrisJuly 19, 2012
    View was great, food was really bad....
  • ᴡ B.
    ᴡ BrooksMarch 11, 2012
    Sherri is the best bartender!!!!
  • Sandy P.heart icon on user image
    Sandy PointsFebruary 4, 2016
    Watching Hawkeye games
  • Hugh
    HughJanuary 26, 2012
    A bit overpriced, but pretty location for chilling by the water.
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