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. – 3:00 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 Friday, Saturday, Sunday Only 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting)

  • 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 Friday, Saturday, Sunday Only 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • 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 Friday, Saturday, Sunday only from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 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!
    Located in the Caribbean Shark Level.
    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.
    Kiosk is available Tuesday - Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    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 healthier options to enjoy 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. - 5:30 p.m.

Mobile ordering available

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