Café & Bar
Beach Side Coastal Dining
(Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
Cafe On The Beach
Beachfront Restaurant on South Padre Island
Cafe On The Beach is the on-site beachfront restaurant at The Palms Resort on South Padre Island. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a full bar, wine list, and oceanfront views. The chef-driven menu spans South Padre Island breakfast classics — fluffy malted pancakes, Texas-style eggs Benedict, shrimp and grits — through hearty lunch favorites like blackened salmon and Gulf shrimp tacos, and into dinner with steak, lobster, and fresh-catch seafood. Whether you are a hotel guest, a South Padre local, or a beach-day visitor looking for the best brunch on the island, Cafe On The Beach is open to everyone.
Breakfast at
Cafe on the Beach
Looking for the best breakfast on South Padre Island? Cafe On The Beach serves breakfast 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and until noon on weekends. Our most-ordered breakfast dishes are the malted pancakes, the Texas-style eggs Benedict with grilled jalapeño sausage, and our signature shrimp and grits with a white wine cream reduction. Pair any breakfast plate with a Bloody Mary, a mimosa, or a fresh-brewed coffee. Dine in on the oceanfront patio or grab it to-go.
Now Offering Dine in or curbside to go.
Breakfast 8am-11am Monday to Friday & till 12 noon on the weekend
Lunch & Dinner are served till 10pm everyday.
Happy Hour on
South Padre Island
Monday through Friday,
2 to 6 p.m.
Cafe On The Beach hosts the best happy hour on South Padre Island, Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. House margaritas are $4, with rotating drink and appetizer specials. Happy hour is open to hotel guests and the South Padre local community alike. Locals welcome, dogs welcome on the outdoor patio.
Curbside
Cafe On The Beach is proud to offer curbside service to residents and guests of South Padre Island. Skip the crowd and take the food to-go.