Virginia's on the Bay — classic waterfront seafood on the Port Aransas marina
815 Trout Street. One of the foundational waterfront seafood houses on the Port Aransas marina — a polished sit-down room, covered patio, and sunset deck looking out over the boat slips.
Virginia's on the Bay at 815 Trout Street is a longstanding waterfront Gulf seafood house on the Port Aransas marina — full sit-down service, a polished covered patio and sunset deck, and a kitchen built around fresh Gulf snapper, shrimp, and oysters. One of the classic Trout Street rooms alongside Trout Street Bar & Grill.
What it does well
Virginia's is one of the most reliable waterfront sit-down seafood houses in Port Aransas — a polished dining room with a true sunset deck over the boat slips, classic Gulf-coast preparations, and a full bar pouring a strong sunset cocktail program.
- True marina-front sunset views from the covered patio and deck.
- Full table service — not a fast-casual counter line.
- Reliable Gulf seafood execution — fresh snapper, shrimp, oysters cooked the classic Texas-coast way.
- Good non-seafood options for mixed parties — steaks and chicken hold their own.
- Trout Street location makes it easy to combine with a marina walk and the rest of the harbor district.
What to keep in mind
- Tourist-town pricing — Trout Street waterfront premium.
- Peak summer weekend waits at sunset can be long — arrive early or expect to queue for a deck seat.
- Parking on Trout Street fills during the dinner rush — a golf cart helps.
Map & directions
815 Trout St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia's on the Bay take reservations?
Virginia's is primarily walk-up. For a guaranteed sit-down dinner in Port Aransas, see <a href="https://beachedinn.com/roosevelts-tarpon-inn-port-aransas">Roosevelt's at the Tarpon Inn</a> or <a href="https://beachedinn.com/stouts-cinnamon-shore">Stout's at the Shore</a>, which book in advance.
What's the difference between Virginia's and Trout Street Bar & Grill?
Both are classic Trout Street waterfront seafood houses on the marina. They share the harbor-district sunset deck format. Virginia's leans a little more polished; <a href="https://beachedinn.com/trout-street-port-aransas">Trout Street Bar & Grill</a> is the other staple — see our Trout Street district guide for both.
How far is Virginia's from Cinnamon Shore?
About 12 minutes by car or golf cart from the front door of Beached Inn — straight to the Trout Street marina district.
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