Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileDoc's Seafood and Steaks
Corpus Christi, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A coastal bar program with real depth in beer and wine. The 'From the Skiff' cocktail list runs to 16 named drinks built on specific spirits—Vida Caña rum, TX Whiskey, The Botanist gin—with several available in 32 oz formats and a few by the bucket. Texas craft beer gets its own section of 28 labels with ABV and IBU detail, and wine covers red, white, sparkling, and house by the glass or bottle. Non-alcoholic choices go beyond soda.
- What should I order?
- Start with the South Texas Tea, a 32 oz build of Vida Caña 2yr Rum, TX Whiskey, Tito's Vodka, Texas Republic Plata Tequila, fresh lemon, and a splash of Coke. The Jalapeño Margarita layers Supremacia Blanco Tequila, fresh jalapeño, fresh lime, and a Presidente Brandy floater. For beer, ask about the seasonal and rotating Texas craft list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a named-spirit cocktail, a serious Texas craft beer list with ABV and IBU detail, or a glass of wine by the 6 oz or 9 oz pour. The non-alcoholic selection includes Brooklyn Special Effects and Topo Chico for those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass runs $7 to $13 for 6 oz, $15 to $19.50 for 9 oz, and $25 to $48 by the bottle. A $2 margarita promotion is offered with a GlowRow kayak coupon.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer list is the standout: 28 Texas craft beers with ABV and IBU detail, spanning cream ale, double IPA, tripel, oatmeal stout, cider, and more, plus a rotating and seasonal selection. The cocktail menu matches named spirits to fresh juices, and several drinks come in 32 oz formats or by the bucket.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 16-drink 'From the Skiff' list built on named spirits including Vida Caña rum, TX Whiskey, Tito's Vodka, Supremacia tequila, Deep Eddy vodka, Jameson, The Botanist gin, and Don Q coconut rum. Several drinks come in 32 oz formats, and Mermaid Water and Mango Sunset are available by the bucket.
Menu strengths
- — Sixteen named cocktails with specific spirit brands and fresh-juice ingredients.
- — Multiple 32 oz formats and bucket service for Mermaid Water and Mango Sunset.
- — A $2 margarita promotion with a GlowRow kayak coupon.
Standout selections
- — South Texas Tea (32 oz): Vida Caña 2yr Rum, TX Whiskey, Tito's Vodka, Texas Republic Plata Tequila, fresh lemon, splash of Coke.
- — Jalapeño Margarita: Supremacia Blanco Tequila, fresh jalapeño, fresh lime, Presidente Brandy floater.
- — Green Lagoon: The Botanist Dry Gin, Chareau Aloe Vera Liqueur, fresh kiwi and lime juice.
- — Doc's Grande Bloody Mary (32 oz): choose your vodka, candied peppered bacon, boiled shrimp, and a veggie skewer.
Wine
Red, white, sparkling, and house wine by the glass (6 oz/9 oz) and bottle. Reds include Cabernet, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, red blend, and Stella Rosa Sweet Red; whites include Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Moscato, and Prosecco. House pours cover Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, and Champagne.
Menu strengths
- — Broad by-the-glass and bottle list across red, white, sparkling, and house.
- — Named producers like Hess, Catena, Villa Maria, and Austin Hope.
- — House wine by the glass starts at $7 for 6 oz.
Standout selections
- — Hess Cabernet California — 6 oz $12, 9 oz $18, bottle $44.
- — Catena Appellation Vista Flores Malbec, Argentina — 6 oz $10, 9 oz $15, bottle $36.
- — Villa Maria Private Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand — 6 oz $11, 9 oz $16.50, bottle $40.
- — Caposaldo Prosecco, Italy — 6 oz $10, 9 oz $15, bottle $36.
Pricing: Glass 6 oz $7–$13; 9 oz $15–$19.50; bottle $25–$48
Beer
A 'Texas Craft Beers' section lists 28 named beers with ABV and IBU detail, spanning cream ale, double IPA, tripel, oatmeal stout, milk stout, hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, cider, porter, kolsch, amber, Irish red, sour, wheat, hefeweizen, blonde, pilsner, and lager. Domestic and imported labels round out the list, and the menu invites asking about seasonal and rotating craft beers.
Menu strengths
- — Twenty-eight Texas craft beers with ABV and IBU detail.
- — Styles span cream ale, double IPA, tripel, oatmeal stout, cider, porter, and more.
- — Seasonal and rotating craft beers are available on request.
Standout selections
- — Saloon Door Fluffy Nuts — Imperial PB & Marshmallow Cream Ale, Webster, TX; 9.6% ABV, 0 IBU.
- — Independence Highboy Double IPA — Austin, TX; 9% ABV, 100 IBU.
- — Real Ale Devil's Backbone Belgian-Style Tripel — Blanco, TX; 8.1% ABV, 35 IBU.
- — Bishop CiderDaze (Gluten Free) Cider — Dallas, TX; 6.5% ABV, 0 IBU.
Nonalcoholic
A 'Beverages' section lists Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Barq's, Minute Maid Lemonade, Topo Chico, Mountain Valley Spring Water, Jarritos, and Coca-Cola Zero. Brooklyn Special Effects non-alcoholic beer is listed under Domestic Beers.
Menu strengths
- — Includes sodas, sparkling water, spring water, and Jarritos.
- — A non-alcoholic beer, Brooklyn Special Effects, is listed under Domestic Beers.
Standout selections
- — Topo Chico — listed under Beverages.; Mountain Valley Spring Water — listed under Beverages.
- — Brooklyn Special Effects (Non-Alcoholic) — listed under Domestic Beers.
Spirits
Named spirits include Vida Caña 2yr Rum, TX Whiskey, and The Botanist Dry Gin, and the Grande Bloody Mary offers a 'Choose Your Vodka' option.
Menu strengths
- — Vida Caña 2yr Rum appears in multiple cocktails including South Texas Tea and Mermaid Water.
- — TX Whiskey is used in South Texas Tea and TX Dreamer.
- — The Botanist Dry Gin anchors the Green Lagoon.
Standout selections
- — Vida Caña 2yr Rum — used in South Texas Tea, Mermaid Water, Vida Caña Rum Runner, Vida Caña Hurricane, and Electric Eel.
- — TX Whiskey — used in South Texas Tea and TX Dreamer.
- — The Botanist Dry Gin — used in the Green Lagoon.
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