Bar Snacks & Small Plates

Flaming Saganaki | $16.95

Imported Greek Kefalograviera cheese lightly floured, pan fried & flambéed with Brandy table side. Served with warm pita bread.



Hummus of the Week | $9.95

*Ask your server for this week’s specialty hummus.* Served with your choice of warm pita or sliced crudité.



Fried Mushrooms | $8

The best fried mushrooms in town! Served w/Ranch dressing



Lamb Chops | $15

2 braised lollipop lambchops. Served with poblano mashed potatoes.



Le Charcuterie | $17

A board of imported European meats, cheeses, olives, nuts & crackers.



Crab Cake | $15

Fresh Locally sustainable Blue Crab blended with our in-house spice mix. Pan seared to perfection. Served with our made in-house beurre blanc.



Fried Pickles | $8

Hand battered pickles fried to perfection! Served w/Ranch dressing



Onion Rings | $8

In-House marinated sweet yellow onions. Served with Ranch



Fried Okra | $8

The best fried okra in town! Served w/Ranch dressing



Meatball Marinara | $9

Meatballs in our 8 hour in-house, slow simmered marinara sauce.



Soups, Salads & Sides

Creamy Clam Chowder | $6


Soup Du Jour | $5



*Add Toppings for Your Masterpiece Salad*

  • Grilled Chicken (4oz) | $5
  • Sliced Tenderloin (3oz) | $8
  • Grilled Shrimp (3) | $7
  • Salmon (4oz) | $8
  • Homemade Seasoned Croutons | $1
  • Bacon | $3


Dressings made from Scratch


  • Ranch
  • Bleu Cheese
  • Caesar
  • Raspberry
  • Greek Balsamic vinaigrette


Florentine Salad | $12

Fresh spinach, seasonal berries & imported pine nuts. Served with choice of fat free raspberry vinaigrette or hot bacon dressing.



Wedge Salad | $7

Iceberg lettuce topped with chopped bacon & tomato and blue cheese crumbles. Served with hot bacon or blue cheese dressing



House Salad | $6

Our blend of Texas field greens topped with tomato, carrot , mushrooms, red cabbage & cucumber. Served with your choice of house dressing.



Classic Caesar Salad | $7

Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with our In-House Caesar dressing, herbed croutons and imported Italian Parmesan Reggiano cheese



Sides

  • Rice Pilaf | $3
  • Seasonal Vegetables | $3
  • Butter Mashed Potatoes | $4
  • Seasoned French Fries | $5
  • Braised Red Cabbage | $4
  • Herbed Polenta, Quinoa | $5

Poultry & Veal

Chicken Fried Chicken | $15

Seasoned deep fried perfection! Served with our butter mashed potatoes OR house made French fries and Country cream gravy and a sample of vegetable medley.
Special Hearts in the Arts A portion of the proceeds benefit “Special Hearts in The Arts” Non-Profit Organization.



Roasted Duckling | $26

This semi-boneless duckling is roasted for exceptional flavor with the perfect crispy skin. Served with our In-House blueberry or blackberry glaze, atop our buttered mashed potatoes & vegetable medley



Chicken Paprikash | $16

Chicken breast sautéed with tomato, onion, and bell peppers, spices, and heavy cream. Dressed with sour cream atop a bed of buttered mashed potatoes



Vienna Schnitzel | Beef $15 | Chicken $13

Thin seasoned and breaded fried cutlet of Texas ribeye or chicken on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes and white wine mushroom cream sauce.



All poultry, fowl, and beef are locally sustainable from Texas ranches and farms.

Beef & Pork

Hungarian Goulash | $15

The taste of Hungary in a bowl! Texas tenderloin slowly stewed with vegetables, spices & imported Hungarian Paprika. Served with butter mashed potatoes, drizzled with sour cream.



Ribeye Chicken Fried Steak | $17

(CAB) Ribeye pounded into a Texas size chicken fried steak. Topped with our country cream gravy. Accompanied with your choice of French fries or butter mashed potatoes. Served with a small sample of vegetables medley.



Hand Cut Beef Tenderloin | 6oz: $24 / 8oz: $28

We cut your steak to order, prepared to your desired temperature & properly allow it to rest before serving, to ensure a juicy steak. Served with mashed potatoes & vegetable medley. Our Beef is very important. We cut your steak to order, prepared to your temperature & properly allow it to rest before serving to ensure a juicy steak. Accompanied with mashed potatoes & vegetable medley.



Hand Cut Ribeye | 12oz: $29

Accompanied with butter mashed potatoes & vegetable medley.



Pierogis | $13

Nine polish style dumplings, pan seared with garlic, caramelized onions, and dill. Ask your server for today’s selection.
*Add hot bacon & sour cream $3



Cabbage Rolls | $16

Fermented cabbage leaves stuffed with pork & beef, with dilled rice. Slow simmered with smoked meats & tomatoes. Served with bread & sour cream. Pofta Buna!



Prime Surf & Turf | $30

6oz hand cut tenderloin grilled to your desired temperature and paired with three grilled shrimp. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables medley.
Hearts in the Arts  A portion of the proceeds benefit “Special Hearts in The Arts” Non-Profit Organization



Ara’s Fusion Platter | $33

Cabbage rolls, Pierogis, Romanian meatballs, Chicken Schnitzel, Hungarian goulash, butter mashed potatoes and braised red cabbage.


All poultry, fowl, and beef are locally sustainable from Texas ranches and farms.

Seafood

Florentine Salmon La‘Orange | $25

Pan fried fresh filet of Salmon, resting on a bed of sautéed spinach. Served with fresh orange slices and Orange beurre blanc sauce.



Shrimp Mozambique | $21

Gulf shrimp lightly grilled, sautéed with Ara’s in-house smoky Moroccan Harissa tomato sauce, bell peppers and onion. Served atop a bed of rice pilaf.



Drum Mozambique | $25

Fresh Local Drum filet lightly grilled, sautéed with Ara’s in-house spicy Moroccan Harissa tomato sauce, bell peppers and onions. Served with rice pilaf & vegetable medley.



Rosemary Garlic Diver Sea Scallops | Market Value

Four “U-10” Diver Sea Scallops seasoned with fresh rosemary and garlic. Seared for the perfect caramelization. Served with rice pilaf & vegetable medley.



Gulf Shrimp Plate | $21

Fresh Gulf shrimp prepared one of three ways. Served French fries.

  • *Panko crusted and fried
  • *Grilled
  • *Sautéed in garlic, olive oil and butter

*Add Rice Pilaf for $2



Crab Cake | $15

Fresh Locally sustainable Blue Crab blended with our in-house spice mix. Pan seared to perfection. Served with our made in-house beurre blanc.



Creole Drum | $25

Blackened drum sautéed and topped with our crawfish creole sauce. Served with rice pilaf and vegetable medley.



Pecan Crusted Drum | $23

Fresh Filet of Pacific Black Drum encrusted with our In-House blend of seasoned Pecans, and Panko breadcrumbs. Dressed with fresh avocado, tomato, cilantro and beurre blanc



Pasta

Pasta a la Norma | $10

Layered eggplant baked 8 hours in In-House marinara sauce. Served with pasta & parmesan.



Spaghetti Marinara | $12

Spaghetti pasta tossed with our 8 hour in-house simmered marinara sauce.



*Add the Following to make Your Pasta Masterpiece*

  • Grilled Chicken Breast (4 oz) | $5
  • Primavera (Veggies Du Jour) | $4
  • Meatballs (5) | $5
  • Shrimp (3) | $8
  • Sliced Tenderloin (4oz) | $8
  • Extra Parmesan Cheese | $3


Child Selections

Chicken Nuggets | $8

Fresh cuts of breaded chicken. Served with country cream gravy, and your choice of side.



Personal Pizza | $8

Pepperoni, tomato sauce, peppers, onion, mushroom, parmesan cheese



Twin Sliders | 9

Two slider burgers cooked to your temperature, and served with tomato, lettuce, pickle and onion. Served with your choice of side.



Grill Cheese | $8

Served with your choice of side



Sides

  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • French Fries
  • Medley of Fresh Fruit


Desserts

Cheesecake | $7

Slice of, oh so decadent, Cheesecake
Choose from: 3 Berry, Strawberry, Chocolate, or Caramel toppings



Fried Pumpkin & Pecan Pie Bites | $6

Fried Apple Pie Bites | $6

*Add a Scoop of Ice Cream for $2



Key Lime Pie | $7

Slice of Key Lime Pie Guaranteed to Tantalize Your Tastebuds!



Flourless Chocolate Torte | $7

Decedent, rich flourless chocolate cake that seems more like a huge piece of chocolate fudge. Garnished with fresh berries and raspberry sauce.


Special Hearts in the Arts A portion of the proceeds benefit “Special Hearts in The Arts” Non-Profit Organization.



*Ask your server about our selection of Ports & After Dinner Libations.

Contact Info
Address:

6917 S Staples St, Ste 104 Corpus Christi, TX 78413

Phone: (361) 334-2172
Email: gm@areasseafoddandsteaks.com
Hours
  • Closed Monday & Tuesday for Private Events
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 5pm to 9pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm
  • Sunday Brunch: 10am to 2pm
  • Valentine’s Day: 4pm to 10pm
About

Ara’s Seafood and Steaks serves the freshest, locally sustainable menu in Corpus Christi. Fowl, beef, pork and vegetables are sourced from Texas ranches and farms. Fresh fish and shellfish are obtained from local commercial fishermen and shrimpers. Our wine and cocktail selection includes the best wines and top shelf liquors in our full bar. For celebrations, Ara’s Banquet Room and Board Room are the newest and most stylish event venues in Southside Corpus Christi and accommodates up to 125 guests.

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