Wanna Wanna Beach Bar & Grill

Gulf Coast & South Texas


A picture-perfect cliché of the laid-back beach bar and restaurant, on the sand behind the Wanna Wanna Inn. Lounge barefoot beneath the palm-leaf parasols on the shaded deck and take in the surf and sights, plus live music at weekends. Burgers and other basics ($7 to $15) go down easy, but nothing competes with a large cold drink.


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