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April 2023 by Ken M.
This place is as much a destination as the beach itself. Great atmosphere, and really good drinks. You have to try their Hurricane, it's the best I've had. Great music and lots of dancing.
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March 2023 by Chandler Firewood
Stopped by Bernie's for a drink and a bite to eat.Oh boy were we were surprised!We got there around 2:00 for happy hour and it was starting to get busy.The place filled up with locals by 3 and we checked out the menu..Wow a fried Bologna sandwich served on Texas toast with potato salad and bread and butter pickles Yummy. $7.75 well worth the money.We also tried the Air fried egg rolls and that came with soy sauce and red chili sauce. These were good also.When the bill came the draft Bud light were $1 each and the mixed drinks were $2 each un happy hour.Five stars *****The only down that I have personally is that you can smoke in the bars and everyone inside was smoking.
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March 2023 by Renee Medina
Shanna was amazing. All smiles ? and friendly. She loves her locals and her tourists. She is fast and efficient. Plays great ? and caters to her customers. We love you today. RRR. Renee, Robin and Ruth.
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March 2023 by Blu Shoe
We just really enjoyed coming here one afternoon for a beer. The beer is really reasonable! Pitchers were $5! We thought there was some kind of mistake. We also got a basket of nachos with a cup of hot cheese dip. It is a huge serving. People were so friendly and we really enjoyed it. The only thing we didn't care for is they allow smoking. But we didn't allow that to ruin our outing. We recommend this fun place
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February 2023 by Kane Vincent
Cheap drinks, good food... bartender gives zero fux. ?If you're in need of a kind word and a smiling face behind the bar, do NOT come here.But if you're in need of a draft beer for a dollar and an amazing sandwich (the TABC is huge and delicious), then swing on by! But get here before 7, because that's when happy hour ends. Yes, happy "hour" is every day from open until 7pm.The bartender is so angry that it's comical. Free entertainment while you eat and drink!
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February 2023 by tom mason
We went Wed nite because they had live band. They played many 60s, 70s songs and dance floor was packed with seniors. Really surprised when I find out the beers were only $2 and so were the drinks. Service was good considering how crowded it was. The band was not terrific but they kept everybody happy and dancing. Only problem was the smoking in some areas. Everybody was happy and friendly including the bartender.
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February 2023 by Mary L
Favorite local hangout. Good bartenders and lots of TVs for sports fans. Daily happy hour is awesome. 3 pool tables and a couple of games in the small game room. Food is awesome (go Steph)! Currently, bands on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Lots of reasons to enjoy Bernie's.
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February 2023 by Rok J.
A very low key, casual, unpretentious bar where you come to drink (probably pretty hard) & hang out. This joint is not about the decor or fussy'ing up. It's about cheap beers & well drinks at low end prices. Happy hour price increments happen a dollar or so at a time for bottle beers or stepping up to a bit better liquors. Bring your willingness to talk to total strangers and you'll be fine. Fellow patrons proved to be plenty talkative, if slightly-to-well under the influence. I ain't judging, I'll listen just the same. Barkeep lady hustles to keep patrons at the bar on all sides of the service island stocked with drinks. Don't look for a bunch of chit-chat or personal engagement from her. There are lots of other thirsty patrons waiting for her services, so she's in hit-and-run mode. Regulars sitting at perimeter tables away from the bar know to to step into the waitress slot (not that there is/are waitresses here) at the bar to order their drinks.
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January 2023 by Daphne Doupe
This place had live music the night I went. The atmosphere is great, people can smoke inside. I love the band they had, good old fun country music. The mixed drinks are really Strong and good.
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December 2022 by Jack K.
This is quite the establishment to say the very least. I have visited Bernie's beach house, and I have never been disappointing. Every time I go, I find myself getting overly inebriated, and never knowing what the hell happened the next day. Anyways, I highly recommend it for anybody who's going to be visiting Port Aransas as this is a highly reputable place. God I can't wait to return.
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December 2022 by Jeremy
We had a great time on a Monday Night in Port A! Cheap beers, nice atmosphere and a good bartender. My wife even had a french dip style sandwich and it was the bomb! We will definitely be back.
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December 2022 by Angie T.
Worst bartender ever. It took quite awhile for her to acknowledge us, then spent most of her time texting on her phone, then actually leaving the bar to go to the kitchen area for ten minutes even though no one was ordering food. I got her attention and asked her where the restrooms were and she rudely said I could go anywhere I wanted. I then tried to get her attention later for about 15 minutes and she acted like we were putting her out. Unless you are a local you will be treated like you are an imposition. Eventually a local sat next to us and he was served quickly. We asked him what her name was since she never introduced herself. He said her name was Amy. We have tried several times over several years to like this place but have never had a good experience. But today was the worst! We are done giving this place a chance.
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November 2022 by Patty Spear
Soo darn smokey inside. Stood at the bar for a couple minutes anyway, and we apparently were invisible so we left.Everyone there seemed to be having fun.Maybe a bad night for those waitresses, who knows.
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November 2022 by Shara Pyle
Good times bar. Excellent dance floor, atmosphere, staff, and drinks. We had an awesome time for my daughter's bachelorette party.
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October 2022 by Curt C.
Weekend at Bernie's! Just like the movie, this place is dead, but trying to make it seem lively. Coming in here, there was loud music, flashing lights from the dance floor, and lots of bass (not the fish.) The bartender seemed to take her sweet time. You're on island time here, and this place seems to be for the locals who aren't into the country music cover band at the bar next door, Shorty's. This has all the rap and the metal music. The bartender took so much time, I gave up eventually and went without a drink before I left to go next door. The decor is mostly stuff that the bar has gotten for free from the beer and liquor distributors. The place has a strong odor. The restrooms were pretty stinky too. Parking is easy, there's a big dedicated lot outside.
