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Dragonfly

14701 South Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
361 949-2224
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Ranked #16 of 332 restaurants in Corpus Christi
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Austin, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Upon recommendation from several friends we enjoyed dinner at the Dragonfly on May 5, 2012. The waitstaff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The food is well prepared, the decor is charming. We will eat here again. More

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houston, texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

My husband and I had a beautifully prepared dinner at Dragonfly on April 4, 2012. We began with a fine cabernet sauvignon, had a delicious crabcake appetizer, and finished with a fish filet and a shrimp sambal. Everything was like a circus in your mouth! The flavors were amazing with each one bristling with pungency, tartness, or sweetness. We were... More

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Medford Lakes, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Poor service & cold food....took a long time even to be recognized once we sat at our table. Slow to prepare and serve what should have been standard appetizers. Grilled Tuna w/ Coconut Crust was COLD on the inside, almost like Sushi. But I must admit that the Tuna was tasty and very tender! Good selection of beer on tap. More

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Corpus Christi, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Nice, new location. Long ways for us to drive, but we do it 3-4 times/year. If you are on the Island, don't miss it. Best menu items are the chef's daily specials. He is excellent - sauces that fit the fish/meat. Casual dining with food ranging from typical to the fancier preps of the specials. Worth a trip. More

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See 6 more reviews by C_J_CCTx for Corpus Christi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

My wife and I took a getaway trip and discovered the most brilliant restaurant for quality of food and service in this part of the state of Texas. I had the grilled shrimp on a skewer with coconut rice and Greek salad that was beyond belief. My wife had a bowl of their homemade tomato soup that was fit for... More

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New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Bartender had some weird attitude at the door, Waitress was sweet but obviously inexperienced and couldn't describe the dishes, Chef didn't cook my tuna dinner as requested (sent it back) and the pound cake desert tasted like something was wrong (sent it back), Manager did not appear to be in the restaurant or at the very least, did not come... More

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Corpus Christi
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

The food is fresh. The menu interesting. I had tuna steak with coconut rice. Was delicious. If you are looking for a cheap meal with a lot of food, this is not the place. This is quality food, not quantity. My sister in law was with me, who lives in Pittsburg, and she said she wants to go back next... More

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Corpus Christi, Texas
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

Had been told Dragonfly was great but had not tried it since we moved to Corpus. Went tonight and were very pleased. The service was super and the food delicious. My husband had the chicken mole and I had the fish tacos. Both were delicious. The place is cute and the wait-staff were (appropriately) attentive and delightful. We will be... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

We enjoyed the food and our server so much we went twice in one day. Lunch was great, dinner was better. Arrive by 7:00 pm to get a seat. Our favs at lunch included the goat-cheese stuffed ravioli, the chicken enchilada, the pulled-pork sandwich. For dinner we enjoyed an escargot appetizer, yum! The dinner portions were generous and tasty! the... More

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New Braunfels, TX
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2011

I love this place. Teresa is the best restaurant manager I have ever seen in action. She and the servers treat every guest as though they were the POTUS. World class escargot, crab cakes and creme brulee. The stuffed port tenderloin was mouth watering. All the staff are cute, cute, cute, in a wholesome, girl-next-door way. Can't wait to go... More

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