Dining at the Texas State Aquarium

Ground level

  • Pepsi Shoreline Grill


    Located on the ground level, Pepsi Shoreline Grill offers a variety of hearty classics! Stop in for a griddle smashed burger, personal pizza, signature bowl, hand-battered chicken tenders and more! For your convenience, this location offers mobile ordering!
    Open Daily 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dining room closes at 5:30 p.m.

  • Aqua Dolce


    Grab a quick snack before the Dolphin Show! Aqua Dolce, located on the ground level, offers fresh popcorn, soft-serve ice cream, nachos, ICEEs, Frito Pie and more! You can also find our adorable otter souvenir cups at this location!
    Open Daily 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Tiki Hut


    Serving up refreshing snow cones and frozen lemonade to beat the heat! Tiki Hut is located on the ground level, next to Stingray Lagoon.
    Open Daily 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • The Back Porch


    The aquariums hidden gem! Located just past Tortuga Cay, you’ll find the best seat in the house! Come relax on a porch swing and take in the beauty of the bay while enjoying a treat with Mexican flare! Back Porch Cantina offers elote cups, fresh fruit cups with chamoy, agua frescas, and a variety of snacks that will take you South of the border!
    Open Daily 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting)

  • H-E-B Splash Park


    Take a break from the play and beat the heat with a cool snack from the Dippin' Dots House in the H-E-B Splash Park area. If you're feeling hungry, we've got you covered! For your convenience, a QR code to order from Shoreline Grill and a pick-up station are also available in the Splash Park area!
    Open Daily 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (weather permitting)

Level One

  • Cafe Aqua


    Located on the lobby level of the aquarium, we proudly serve Starbucks Coffee as well as an assortment of fresh baked items and grab n go snacks.
    Open Daily 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • Fathoms


    Come by and snack with the sharks! Located on the Caribbean Shark Level, Fathoms offers something for everyone! For adults, we have a selection of local draft beers and frozen cocktails that pair perfectly with an all-beef hot dog or salted pretzel. For kids of all ages, Fathoms offers a variety of Dippin’ Dots Ice Creams as well as an assortment of grab n go snacks!
    Open Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

level two

  • Canopy Level two


    Looking for a quick bite while exploring the Caribbean Jungle? Come by and cool down with a Blue Bell ice cream sandwich or other novelty ice cream treat! Caribbean Jungle also offers a variety of canned beverages to quench your thirst! Please note for your convenience, a kiosk is available at this location to order from Canopy Overlook located on level 3 of the aquarium.
    Open Daily 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Level three

  • Canopy Level three


    Located on the third level of the aquarium, Canopy offers delectable options including salads, sandwiches, pizza by the slice, Blue Bell hand-scooped ice cream and floats! Relax and enjoy a game of tic-tac-toe while taking in the beautiful views of the Caribbean Jungle and the North Beach Bay. For your convenience, this location offers mobile ordering!
    Open Daily 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mobile ordering available

Mobile ordering is available, so order ahead and skip the line!