SETX Foodies’ Foodie Guide to Port Arthur
Food for your Every Mood
Plan the ultimate food trip and get a true taste of Port Arthur when you eat like a local. Just follow along our Foodie Guide for enjoyable options for everyone ranging from handcrafted pastries to savory smoked barbecue and all the gumbo adventures in between. We’ve got you covered.
Coffee Cravings
The Golden Croissant, 2904 FM 365, Nederland, TX 77627
Monday – Friday, 6am – 6pm; Saturday, 8am – 4pm
For generations, the flaky croissants and tasty kolaches are what the locals crave at The Golden Croissant. Equipped with a drive thru, customers can grab and go quickly with their favorite sweet treats!
Rao’s Bakery, 3504 FM 365, Nederland, TX 77627
Monday – Thursday, 6am – 9pm; Friday, 6am – 10pm; Saturday, 7am – 10pm
Southeast Texas’ beloved bakery brand has a convenient location across from Central Mall. Drive thru for your early morning coffee and Italian desserts. Locals love to order sugar cookies and custom cakes as gift ideas.
The Avenue Coffee Café, 1226 Port Neches Ave, Port Neches, TX 77651
Sunday – Saturday, 7am – 7pm
Cool and hip doesn’t begin to describe The Avenue Coffee Café. This local coffee shop offers gourmet goodies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including lemon lavender donuts, leafy green salads, grilled peach panini sandwiches, and creative coffee blends just to name a few.
The Golden Cup, 1336 Boston Ave, Nederland, TX 77627
Monday – Friday, 6am – 6pm; Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Boston Avenue’s favorite coffee spot just opened last year and has already become a hit. Stop on in to see what owner Janna Bartz has to serve today. Each coffee is carefully chosen by this talented barista to best satisfy her customers. The boutique moved out of the building in June so it’s just The Golden Cup now. The Golden Cup has expanded seating and are expanding services towards more merchandise, catering, and small events.
Sundara Coffee House, 4000 Lincoln Ave, Groves, TX 77619
Monday – Friday, 7am – 7pm; Saturday, 7am – 3pm
Whether its custom cakes, iced coffee or a gourmet lunch, Sundara Coffee House is here to serve you!
Date Night
Seoul Food Korean BBQ, 7875 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Sunday – Thursday, 10am – 9pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am – 10pm
Bring your special someone to a one-of-a-kind experience. Seoul Food Korean BBQ reminds us of Vegas with its impressive and spacious decor. Locals love the signature soju cocktails and All-You-Can-Eat Korean meat and banchan specialties.
Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp, 3400 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday – Thursday, 11am – 9pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 10pm; Sunday, 11am – 8pm
This Southeast Texas brand has taken over with many locations, however the Port Arthur remains the favorite of most locals by offering a spacious dining area, fully loaded bar, and gigantic windows that open up to enjoy the summer breeze. Best known for Cajun-Tex Mex flavors and potent margaritas!
Dylan’s Bar & Grill
8601 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday – Saturday, 11am – 2am
Find us a backyard cooler than this, we dare you! Dylan’s is the spot for locals on Friday & Saturday nights with meal deals, live music, and more!
Sky Bar
200 Memorial Fwy, Nederland, TX 77627
Sunday – Wednesday, 4pm – 12am; Thursday – Saturday, 4pm – 2am
Not your average hotel bar, Sky Bar offers a modern vibe with leather couches, countless televisions, and hookah machines throughout. Every Saturday night, locals come to enjoy some Latin flavor.
Judice’s 1927, 3520 Nederland Ave, Nederland, TX 77627
Monday – Thursday, 10am – 9pm; Friday, 10am – 10pm; Saturday, 10:30am – 10pm
For generations, the Judice family has blessed Port Arthur area with their Cajun creations. Judice’s 1927 is what locals choose for more upscale tastes and special occasions.
Neches River Wheelhouse, 20 Lee Ave, Port Neches, TX 77651
Sunday – Thursday, 11am – 9:30pm; Friday, 11am – 10:30pm; Saturday, 10:30am – 10:30pm
Some of the best real estate in town belongs to the Neches River Wheelhouse. Locals love to sit along the water and feast on sensational seafood.
Beer and The Big Game
Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux
2729 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Sunday – Thursday, 11am – 11pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 12am
NFL star Drew Brees helped take this franchise nationwide, including a fancy new location in Port Arthur. Tucked away off Jimmy Johnson, Walk On’s is a top-notch sports bar with a Cajun-inspired menu, including better bar bites than you can imagine.
Neches Brewing Company, 1108 Port Neches Ave, Port Neches, TX 77651
Sunday, 12-10pm; Monday & Tuesday, 1-10pm; Wednesday, 12-11pm; Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 12am
The passion project of several locals gave Southeast Texans it’s very first brewery, Neches Brewing Company. Locals can enjoy live music and craft creations during the evenings.
Wings 2 Go
7849 Twin City Hwy, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday, 12-9pm; Monday, 11am – 9pm; Tuesday, Closed; Wednesday, 11am – 9pm; Thursday, 11am – 10pm; Friday, 11am – 9pm; Saturday, 11am – 10pm
If you love wings, Wings 2 Go is the place for you. Locals love getting a bang for their buck and enjoying some sports in the process.
Sky Bar
200 Memorial Fwy, Nederland, TX 77627
Sunday – Wednesday, 4pm – 12am; Thursday – Saturday, 4pm – 2am
Everybody get your drink on. This may be an airport bar, but locals love to enjoy the saucy chicken wings, indulge in some hookah, and lounge with some stellar drink deals.
Buckstin Brewing Company, 1211 Boston Ave, Nederland, TX 77627
Sunday, 12-9pm; Monday, Closed; Tuesday & Wednesday, 3-10pm; Thursday, 3-11pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 12am
Boston Avenue’s beloved brewery, Buckstin Brewing Company, offers creative brews, salty pretzels, and cauliflower pizzas for customers to enjoy six days a week.
Libations & Live Music
Dylan’s Bar & Grill
8601 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday – Saturday, 11am – 2am
Rodair Bar & Grill
6701 Jade Ave, Port Arthur, TX
Sunday, 10:30am – 3pm; Monday, Closed; Tuesday – Wednesday, 11am – 9pm; Thursday, 11am – 10pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 11pm
Family owned and operated, the Rodair Bar & Grill is a recent revival to the area that brings back old school Zyedco dancing and all the Cajun comfort food your can imagine. Brunch on Sundays also available.
Fresh and Hot Breakfast
Kimmy’s Café, 2950 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday- Saturday, 6am – 2pm
Comfort food with a drive-thru, Kimmy’s Cafe serves scratch-made breakfast, stacked sandwiches, and even Tex-Mex items starting at 6am through lunchtime.
Maria’s Diner
3848 Main Ave, Groves, TX 77619
Saturday – Tuesday, 6am – 2pm; Wednesday – Friday, 6am – 8:30pm
For a casual spot with lots of flavor in every bite, stop on by Maria’s in Groves. This locally owned eatery opens early offering some of the best breakfast in town at 6am daily.
Seafood Feast
Touch of Cajun Café, 1147 Boston Ave, Nederland, TX 77627
Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 9pm
Your one stop shop for a true Southern boil and owner Kenny Mings offers all the necessary requirements: barbecue crabs, boiled shrimp, and crawfish!
Reel Cajun Seafood Restaurant & Bar, 7500 Twin City Hwy, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday – Thursday, 11am – 9pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 10pm
Owner Tony Nguyen’s Viet-Cajun fusion impresses all diners who choose to visit.
Larry’s French Market, 3701 Pure Atlantic Road, Groves, TX 77619
Monday- Wednesday, 11am – 2pm; Thursday, 11am – 9pm; Friday, 5 – 8:30pm; Saturday & Sunday, Closed
For an All-You-Can-Eat Cajun feast, locals love Larry’s French Market. This dancehall is full of Zydeco memories and feisty flavors.
Patio Perfection
Neches River Wheelhouse, 20 Lee Ave, Port Neches, TX 77651
Sunday – Thursday, 11am – 9:30pm; Friday, 11am – 10:30pm; Saturday, 10:30am – 10:30pm
There’s nothing like cocktails and fresh seafood along the Neches River to end the day! If you get lucky, you’ll see ships pass and shots flowing any day of the week.
Southern Flavor
Amazing Blazing Catering, 824 W Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Sunday – Saturday, 8am – 8pm
Look for the smoke and take a turn in West Port Arthur for owner Michael Bazille’s sensational barbecue and Creole sides.
Miss B’s Takeout, 5949 W Port Arthur Rd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm
Grab and go is the motto at Miss B’s Takeout. Open for lunch during the week offering delicious classic sandwiches and county cookin’.
The Schooner, 1507 U.S. 69 Access Rd, Nederland, TX 77627
Monday, 11am – 8:30pm; Tuesday, 11am – 9pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 11am – 9:30pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 10pm
For generations, The Schooner has been the spot for fried seafood and gumbo gallons. This family owned eatery is what Port Arthur residents grew up eating.
Asian Delight
Ann’s Kitchen, 2200 Bluebonnet Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Monday – Thursday, 10:30am – 9pm; Friday, 10:30am – 10pm; Saturday, 10:30am – 9:30pm
At Ann’s Kitchen, locals love the salt and pepper wings. During crawfish season, this place is always packed.
KoKo Ramen Hawaiian Poke Bow
7675 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Monday – Thursday, 11am – 9pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 9pm
Craving ramen or poke? KoKo is the place for you. Locals love the Tonkotsu Japanese ramen bowls with pork cashu, and Poke burritos stuffed with fresh seafood, seaweed and sushi rice. It’s the only place in town with items such as these.
Pho Ha
3324 Nederland Ave, Nederland, TX 77627
Monday – Friday, 9am – 7:30pm
Pho Ha is known for outstanding pho broth that takes hours to prepare. Get ready for a truly pho-nomenal experience.
Pho Neches
2370 Nall St, Port Neches, TX 77651
Tuesday – Saturday, 11am -7pm; Sunday, 11am – 2pm
Not your average pho joint, Pho Neches has local graffiti on the walls and offers a hip vibe with these flavorful Vietnamese bowls.
Sake Sushi Bar & Lounge, 8691 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday, 11am – 8:30pm; Monday, Closed; Tuesday – Friday, 10:30am – 9pm; Saturday, 11am – 9pm
Get your sushi fix just off 9th Avenue. Sake Sushi Lounge offers $1 sushi tacos every Tuesday and some pretty tasty cocktails.
Seoul Food Korean BBQ, 7875 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Sunday – Thursday, 10am – 9pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am – 10pm
All-You-Can-Eat is the theme at Seoul Food Korean BBQ. Owner Tony Nguyen was the first to bring this novelty to the area and set off chain reaction of international dining in the area.
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3300 Central Mall Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday – Thursday, 11am – 2:30pm; 4:30 – 9pm; Friday, 10am – 2:30pm; 4:30 – 9pm; Saturday, 4:30 – 10pm
The third location for this Southeast Texas staple, Tokyo Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, offers guests the famous hibachi grill and hand-rolled sushi. Most locals grew up eating at this locally owned brand since the early 90s!
Tex-Mex
El Viejo Tony, 4300 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday – Thursday, 11am – 9:30pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 10:30pm
Port Arthur is home to the original location for the El Viejo Tony brand, which boasts flavorful fruit margaritas, sizzlin’ fajitas, and endless bowls of queso. Residents of the Gulf Coast love a trip to El Viejo Tony, who just expanding to Beaumont.
The King Crawfish Shack, 3137 Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday- Thursday, 9am- 9pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 10pm
When it’s ceviche, micheladas and boiled seafood you crave, come down to the King Crawfish Shack. Built for indoor and outdoor dining, this restaurant has all the spice with authentic Mexican dishes throughout the menu as well as American favorites.
La Plaza Garibaldi Restaurant, 3350 Jimmy Johnson Blvd C, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Sunday, 11am – 9pm; Monday- Thursday, 11am – 9:30pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 10pm
Located just off Jimmy Johnson Boulevard is La Plaza Garibaldi, a one stop destination for nightly entertainment. The Tex-Mex restaurant includes all your traditional staples, drinks, and more. Next door is a lavish nightclub called Antro Blue Bar, which can be accessed through the restaurant as well. At the end of the strip lives a 24-hour taco shop brought to you by the folks of La Salsitas. You won’t be disappointed with your options here. Take a night to explore what La Plaza Garibaldi has to offer!
La Vaquita, 1700 Jefferson Dr. Port Arthur, TX 77642
Monday- Sunday, 4:30am – 9pm
Located in Port Arthur, La Vaquita is an expansive Mexican grocery store at a whopping 21,000 square feet and very pleasing to the eye. Customers can find any and every ingredient for their authentic dishes as well as hot, prepared items sold in the store’s deli. Today, La Vaquita has locations in Port Arthur, Beaumont, Baytown, Orange, and Lafayette.
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Lauren Bebeau is a freelance writer, publicist and food blogger based in Beaumont, Texas. In her free time, she enjoys dinner parties with friends, lounging around with her pet cat, watching movies and traveling. For further inquiries, reach out to Lauren here.
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