Where to Eat in Rockwall, Texas

The Harbor, on Lake Ray Hubbard, is Rockwall's marquee dining district — a lakefront strip of restaurants where you can eat with a view of the water, catch live music, or grab a meal before a movie or a show at the amphitheater. It's the go-to for a nice evening out.

Eating by the lake is the signature Rockwall experience, and The Harbor packages the dining, the water, and the entertainment together in one walkable spot.

Around town, Rockwall has some genuine standouts. Sideways BBQ does slow-smoked meats with a cozy feel and live music. Gloria's Latin Cuisine serves Salvadoran and Tex-Mex favorites, and Zanata is the spot for wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta.

Between the barbecue, the Latin food, and the Italian, Rockwall covers a lot of ground with local, well-regarded kitchens rather than just chains.

For a drink with local character, Siren Rock Brewing Company runs a taproom with a wide range of house brews and food, and San Martino Winery & Vineyards offers handcrafted wines and a tasting room with scenic views, open Thursday through Sunday.

The brewery and winery round out Rockwall's scene, and the historic downtown square adds more cafés and shops. For even more, downtown Dallas is a short drive west.