Start with the thing you want to do
Want darts, a brewpub dinner, or a bar with music? South Padre has different kinds of easygoing stops, and it is worth starting with the activity that sounds good to your group.
At Kelly's Irish Pub, pool, darts, or watching a game can all be part of the evening. Kelly's has pool, darts, flat-screen TVs, lunch, and dinner on East Morningside Drive.
At Padre Island Brewing Company, the table can cover both beer and dinner. The brewery has brewed on Padre Boulevard since 1995 and pairs handcrafted beer with burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and seafood. It works well for a beer-and-dinner stop.
One more specific possibility
For Coral Reef Lounge, use its contact page for the Padre Boulevard location. The public website did not show a current program when this guide was checked, so call the lounge before going for music.
Where to go next
For a beach or bay view, use bars and live music. For band and setting details, open live-music venues and the island live-music calendar. For the ride home, see the safer-night-out guide.