Location: Rockport
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Texas, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Rockport
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Rockport, Texas, United States. On the eastern coast of Texas, Rockport is a relaxing town with plenty of visitor attractions. The Fulton Mansion, overlooking Aransas Bay, showcases Second Empire architecture and is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Also visit the Texas Maritime Museum, the Rockport Center for the Arts and Rockport Beach Park, a great place for swimming or fishing.
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10. JJ's Cafe
Reviewed By CoastWhisperer
Another great gem in the Rockport-fulton area. This is a little diner-type place with good home-style cooking. The servers are always friendly, and while the menu offers several tempting choices, I've always ordered the burgers because I can't pass them up. They are perfection in my opinion!
9. Apple Dumpling Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 138 reviews
Welcome to Our Apple Dumpling Deli! Under new ownership - April 1, 2016 Our goal is to continue a 16-year tradition of great food with a renewed focus on customer satisfaction. We've spruced things up a bit, but we're keeping the same menu. Stop by for lu
Reviewed By MrModu
Cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff made for a pleasant lunch. The Reuben is fabulous! My wife enjoyed her San Francisco Turkey sandwich. Of course you have to have an Apple Dumpling!
8. Charlotte Plummer's Seafare Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1021 reviews
Reviewed By KLanicek
We went on a Friday at lunch, so the service was pretty quick. My son (who works in a seafood restaurant) didn't care for the gumbo ("too squshy... too many vegetables"), but the rest of our meal was great. I enjoyed an enormous blackened chicken po-boy and he had bacon-wrapped shrimp. My daughter had chicken strips from the kids' menu. She wasn't wowed by themnn, but she considers herself a chicken strip expert. Sigh.... Service was fast and friendly (thank you Debbie!) and we enjoyed watching the shrimp boats and sea birds out the windows facing the docks. I'd definitely return (and I don't eat seafood)! :D
7. 495 Chesapeake Eats
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By William H
Visited 495 with family. We're from Maryland. Menu states "Maryland" crab cake. It truly is a Maryland crab cake. Delicious, just like home. The restaurant decor is welcoming and homey. Wait staff is friendly and efficient. If you're in the area, a visit to 495 Chesapeake Eats is a must.
6. The Groove
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By philb117
Cozy restaurant with wood fired oven. Try the wood fired Brie. Excellent cocktails with a limited but exceptional dinner menu and a decent wine selection. This restaurant has live music most evenings and during the day the background music is 1950s. This is my #2 restaurant in Rockport only because it does not have a coastal view.
5. Our Family Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By jackkip
Had lunch here with my sisters. The menu looked very promising, but what a let down. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak. We also ordered Onion Rings as an appetizer.The first thing that happen the dishes for the onion rings were dirty, I mean it happens. But the attention to detail is what will set a place apart from the average. The onion rings appeared to be hand battered. But were extremely greasy. Not sure I would reorder them.The chicken fried steak was ok. Nothing spectacular. The only thing that was memorable was the roll. It was very light and tasty. The decor was cute for a small town diner. I think the breakfast would of been a better option.
4. Paradise Key Dockside Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 679 reviews
Reviewed By Herbie1958-2017
I ordered fried shrimp which was cooked to perfection. The sides were pinto beans very tasty and cole slaw which was different, I didn't like it. The service was great. The noise level was moderate to where we could carry on a normal conversation. If you are looking for good seafood this is the place. This restaurant is out of Rockport and since I was not familiar with the location had to use GPS to find it.
3. Shempy's Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By Stagalv_10
We went with a somewhat large group of 8. This is a small place but they accommodated us out on their patio. Frankly I don't like it outside as it feels closed in with lattice work and vines. If it was more open it would be better. Anyway, we came for the food and they didn't disappoint. Our group had a mix of burgers, crab cakes, oysters and shrimp. Honestly it all looked great and everyone was happy with their choice. No booze here but you can walk next door to the liquor store and get whatever you want. That's a big plus if you want wine which is up charged quite a bit at restaurants. A friend of mine bought a 6 pack of beer next door and the restaurant gave the a bucket with ice to put it in. So just remember, you go here for the food, not the ambiance.
2. Latitude 28 02
Overall Ratings
4 based on 383 reviews
We upscale with a friendly atmosphere! Family owned for 17 years. Feel free to walk around and look at the art on the walls. Our bar area opens at 4:30 and we serve Happy Hour specials 4:30-6:30 every day except Saturday.
Reviewed By 837cherif
A very nice atmosphere offering fresh seafood and local art. Fresh caught seafood and good steaks, appetizers and fresh salads ensure even the most selective palates will be happy. Full bar. Good service.
1. Old Fulton Seafood Cafe & Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 216 reviews
Established in Fulton, Texas March of 2012. Serving the best local Gulf Seafood, prime steaks, Boars Head brand deli sandwiches, fresh soups, chowders, homemade desserts, wine and ice cold beer. After hurricane Harvey in 2017 we relocated into the neighbo
Reviewed By HappyTourist2011
We had dinner here, about 7:30 and there was ample tables available. It was a nice size restaurant, with white linen tablecloths and the decor was pleasant and simple. The waiter was very helpful with our questions about the menu items and was attentive without hovering. They do have a wine list, though we did not have wine that evening. The menu variety wasn't huge, but still covered most of the basics. I had the broiled scallops and my husband opted for the grilled grouper. We each had salad and a baked potato with our meal. They had onion soup on the menu but when I asked about it, the waiter informed me that they typically don't serve it until around the fall, when the weather gets cooler. They brought rolls to our table and then our salads. The salads were served cold with a nice mix of greens and veggies. Our entree came out a short while later and both plates were sizzling. My husbands grouper was nice and thick and a good size portion. My scallops were simmering in butter and about the size of half dollars; not huge, but about two bites per scallop. They were very fresh, but there wasn't a very strong flavor to them, so the garlic butter they were served in was needed. Our server was very nice and very efficient. Don't expect this to be a cheap restaurant, but their prices are about par with similar seafood restaurants in the area. We enjoyed our meal and had a good experience.
