Restaurants in Rockwall, Texas

Harbor-district barbecue joint and bar at 2067 Summer Lee Dr Ste 105, serving brisket, ribs and smoked-meat plates with a full cocktail program; open since 2018 and running under new ownership (Sideways TX, Inc.) since July 2025.

2067 Summer Lee Dr, Ste 105, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1551

North Texas hickory-smoked barbecue chain (est. 1974) serving brisket, ribs, sausage, hot links, pulled pork and stuffed potatoes. Rockwall has two in-city units: the I-30 store at 691 E Interstate 30 (972-771-0200) and the Goliad store at 2255 S Goliad St (972-722-1900).

691 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX · (972) 771-0200

Drive-thru Taco Bell on the Ridge Rd retail strip between Jack in the Box and Chick-fil-A, serving the chain's tacos, burritos and Cravings-menu items until 3am daily.

2815 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 772-1955

Taco Bueno #3134, a drive-thru Tex-Mex quick-service restaurant on White Hills Dr just off N Goliad, open 10:30am-10pm daily.

609 White Hills Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 587-9821

Dallas-born globally-inspired taco shop on Ridge Rd serving chef-driven tacos, the weekly WTF taco and red-velvet cake, with a bar and late-night hours.

2608 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 972-4448

Long-running independent Tex-Mex restaurant and bar in the 1103 Ridge Rd strip, open since 2010 and known for margaritas and combination plates.

1103 Ridge Rd, Ste A, Rockwall, TX 75087

Fast-casual Tex-Mex on S Goliad from the Lubbock-founded chain, with a drive-thru, an in-house tortilla factory and a fresh salsa and condiment bar. Open from 6:30am for breakfast tacos.

2245 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 722-4340

Tex-Mex specialist on the I-30 frontage road whose fajitas are built on Texas Akaushi wagyu beef, free-range chicken and Gulf shrimp, with 100% blue-agave tequila margaritas and a large catering business. Open Tue-Sat 11am-8pm and Sun noon-6pm, closed Mondays.

445 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 865-6883

Scratch-kitchen Mexican restaurant on the downtown Rockwall square serving fajitas and parrilladas, seafood platters, carne asada, tacos and margarita flights, with weekday lunch specials. It opened in 2026 in the space Trevino's Comida Mexicana vacated and is the second location of the Quinlan original.

101 N Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-0000

Family-run taqueria on White Hills Drive near Taco Bueno, known for street and lengua tacos, gorditas, quesadillas, tortas and mole enchiladas, with menudo on weekends. Open 8am daily, to 3pm Sun-Wed and 8pm Thu-Sat.

621 White Hills Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 778-3892

Family-run Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant on S Goliad St just off the downtown Rockwall square, with a patio and a sister location in Plano. Fajitas, brisket dishes, pollo en mole, tableside guacamole, caldo and a heavy margarita program.

108 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · 469-828-1045

Rockwall outlet of the DFW-area Chiloso chain (Joe & David Tacos), a fast-casual Tex-Mex kitchen serving build-your-own bowls, burritos, nachos and plates with complimentary chips and salsa. It keeps a small bar with its own bar menu.

2455 Ridge Rd Ste 135, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-8226

Fast-casual burrito chain serving burritos, bowls, tacos and salads. Rockwall has two in-city stores: the long-running I-30 frontage unit (#1074, trading since 2008) and a newer #4631 at 3000 N Goliad St, (469) 887-4590, which began sales in February 2025.

951 E Interstate 30 Ste 111, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-0445

Rockwall unit (#25) of the Dallas-born El Chico Tex-Mex chain, trading on the I-30 frontage since 2008 with enchiladas, fajitas and combination plates from a scratch kitchen, plus a cantina pouring Top Shelf margaritas.

503 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-8814

Texas-born build-your-own burrito chain at Rockwall Plaza on the I-30 frontage - foil-wrapped burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas with house salsas, queso and vegan/low-carb options.

1067 E Interstate 30, Suite 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 771-4448

Harbor-front outpost of the Dallas-born Gloria's chain, serving Salvadoran and Tex-Mex plates - pupusas, black-bean dip, fajitas and enchiladas - alongside a heavy margarita program and recurring Salsa Nights.

2079 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 772-4088

Long-running hole-in-the-wall taqueria on Kenway St known for lengua, carnitas, pollo and barbacoa tacos plus tortas and breakfast burritos, open from 7am daily. Sibling business to El Tio Mon Meat Market two doors down at 127 Kenway St.

105 Kenway St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-6799

Taqueria on N Goliad St (SH-205) in north Rockwall serving tacos and Mexican plates with a full liquor bar, plus catering and private party bookings. Opened December 2025 and added mixed-beverage service in spring 2026.

3084 N Goliad St Ste 110, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 314-1042

Family taqueria on SH-205 serving tacos, burritos and breakfast, started as a 2019 food truck before moving into a storefront in the 3045 N Goliad strip center. Offers catering, online ordering and a small margarita/beer bar.

3045 N Goliad St Ste 111, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1005

Rockwall Crossing location of the Dallas-born Mi Cocina Tex-Mex chain, serving fajitas, enchiladas, tableside guacamole and signature plates like Grouper Verde and Shrimp Brochette. Its bar is one of the highest-grossing in Rockwall and it takes group-dining bookings.

971 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-2233

Mexican charcoal-grilled chicken counter-serve in the former Grandy's building on the I-30 frontage, selling whole and half grilled chickens with tortillas, charro beans, rice and salsas.

726 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 291-9273

Fast-casual Mexican chain on Ridge Rd, opened January 2024 — build-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos and quesadillas with free queso and guacamole. Not related to the long-dead Qdoba #703 that operated at 2825 Ridge Rd until 2012.

2224 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 314-1778

Austin-founded fast-casual taqueria in the Rockwall Marketplace on S Goliad, serving Damn Good Tacos, queso and Trailer Park specials with a full bar of margaritas and frozen drinks. Open since 2022.

2235 S Goliad St, Ste 120, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-5554

High-energy modern Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in the Sunset Ridge development, the Rockwall outpost of the Dallas-based Vidorra 'Cocina de Mexico' group. Authentic dishes, molcajete bowls, bold cocktails, brunch and private events.

2620 Sunset Ridge Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 480-6726

MOOYAH's Rockwall drive-thru (store #356) at 159 E Quail Run Rd near SH-205 and N Lakeshore, which held its grand opening December 5, 2025 as the Texas-born chain's third drive-thru unit; Certified Angus Beef burgers, hand-cut fries and real ice cream shakes, open 10am-10pm daily.

159 E Quail Run Rd Ste 100, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 455-0967

In-N-Out Burger #264 on the I-30 frontage road, the California chain's Rockwall drive-thru, open to 1am (1:30am Fri-Sat) for its short menu of burgers, fries and shakes.

1106 E I-30, Rockwall, TX 75087

Texas comfort-food chain location on the I-30 frontage serving chicken-fried steak, fried green tomatoes, chicken and dumplings and from-scratch sides. Opens at 10:45am, so it is a lunch-and-dinner house with no breakfast service.

909 E Interstate 30, Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 771-0372

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar on the I-30 frontage road - a full-service casual-dining chain restaurant with burgers, riblets, steaks, wings and a full bar, open 11am-midnight Sun-Thu and to 1am Fri-Sat.

687 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-5227

Rockwall's big neighborhood sports bar and grill on Ridge Rd, with 35+ TVs, pool tables, shuffleboard, karaoke and live entertainment alongside burgers, wings, sandwiches and pizza. Sister location in Forney; it took over the Ste 101 space that previously held Fuzzy's Taco Shop and Yogi's Sports Grill.

2861 Ridge Rd Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1128

Family-owned French-inspired bistro, bakery and cafe on the downtown Rockwall square, opened November 2024 by the Marquez family. Serves scratch breads and pastries, breakfast from 7am, lunch sandwiches and paninis, and a dinner menu of escargot, mussels, lobster ravioli, mahi-mahi and rack of lamb.

112 E Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1222

Cash-only walk-up burger stand on Austin St in downtown Rockwall, open since the mid-1990s. Tiny menu of hamburgers, cheeseburgers and double-doubles ($5.50-$8) plus chips, hot relish and bag peppers; open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-1:30pm and closes whenever the meat runs out.

701 Austin St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-5802

Small chef-driven eatery on E Rusk St in downtown Rockwall doing gourmet burgers (truffle, cowboy, Santa Fe, shroom, $12-16) alongside a long street-taco list (adobo steak, hot fried quail, short rib, Cuban, salmon, smoked brisket, $6-8), plus queso fundido, chicharrones and Messy Jessie loaded fries.

213 E Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 338-5084

Casual-dining chain grill on the I-30 frontage at Rockwall's main retail node, serving fajitas, baby back ribs, burgers and the 3 for Me combos alongside a full margarita bar.

685 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-3888

Wisconsin-born fast-food chain on Ridge Rd serving ButterBurgers, chicken tenders, cheese curds and a rotating daily Flavor of the Day fresh frozen custard, with dine-in, drive-thru and CurdSide curbside pickup.

2475 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1326

Downtown bookshop bistro in San Jacinto Plaza serving an elevated, globally inspired New American menu with an award-winning craft-cocktail and specialty-coffee program, floor-to-ceiling book shelves, live music and a patio. Open since December 2022; dinner runs from lobster bisque and crab cakes to steak frites and a 14oz New York strip, with weekend brunch.

104 S San Jacinto St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1081

Five Guys burger-and-fries counter in the Plaza at Rockwall on the I-30 frontage: made-to-order beef burgers with free toppings, hot dogs, fresh-cut fries and complimentary peanuts.

1035 E I-30, Suite 105, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-0957

Late-night Jack in the Box drive-thru on Ridge Rd (store #3725) - burgers, tacos, curly fries and all-day breakfast; drive-thru runs to 1am.

2808 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 771-4988

Long-running local counter-service American cafe in Suite 200 of the S Goliad shopping center - burgers and hot dogs, chicken-fried steak, wings, chicken Philly and BLT sandwiches, taco salad, chips and queso, plus hand-dipped ice cream.

2006 S Goliad St, Suite 200, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-9432

McDonald's drive-thru on SH-205 in south Rockwall (store #41096), a 2025 new build - Big Macs, McNuggets, McCafe and all-day breakfast, open 5am to midnight daily.

4901 S State Highway 205, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 314-1015

Rockwall's original I-30 frontage McDonald's (store #7658) at Glen Hill - burgers, McNuggets, fries, McCafe and all-day breakfast with a drive-thru.

610 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-0635

McDonald's store #34136 on N Goliad St (SH-205) in north Rockwall, run by franchise entity Kevco34136 LLC. Standard McDonald's menu with drive-thru, open 5am to 1am daily.

3066 N Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 771-3850

Shake Shack's Rockwall location opened April 1, 2026 in the former Taco Cabana building on the I-30 frontage — the brand's 30th Shack in Texas and its sixth Texas drive-thru, serving ShackBurgers, crinkle-cut fries and hand-spun shakes from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and to midnight Friday-Saturday.

568 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087

Dallas-born burger restaurant and bar, open in Rockwall since December 2013 at 2901 Village Dr, best known for its original Cheddar Fries alongside a big burger lineup. Full bar with table service.

2901 Village Dr, Rockwall, TX

Drive-in burgers, tots, corn dogs and slush/shake drinks with carhop service. Four Sonics sit inside Rockwall city limits: 1001 S Goliad St (the original, selling since 1976), 2805 Horizon Rd, 3260 N Goliad St (store #5857) and 2215 State Highway 276 (store #6072). The roster's 'N State Highway 205' unit is the 120 N Hwy 205 store, which is in McLendon-Chisholm, not Rockwall.

1001 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX · 972-722-6022

Drive-thru and counter-service burger chain known for thin-pressed Steakburgers, fries and hand-dipped milkshakes, at 578 E Interstate 30 since 2005. The store changed franchise partners in spring 2026 and is now run by VS DTX LLC of Irving.

578 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX

Upscale New American eatery and cocktail bar in Historic Downtown Rockwall, opened March 2024 in the former Roundabout Pub space on N Fannin. Steak frites, braised short ribs, salmon and wing boards alongside a serious cocktail program, with late-night DJ parties.

308 N Fannin St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 887-9200

Rancher-owned burger restaurant in a restored 1930s house on N Fannin in Historic Downtown, where the Wells family raises and sources the beef. 'Whole-ground' burgers using every prime cut, wagyu dogs, hand-cut fries and scratch-made pies and cobbler; voted Best Burger in the local Readers' Choice eight years running. A second, smaller Wells Burgers Express operates in Royse City.

206 N Fannin St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 745-1625

Wendy's #2248 drive-thru on Ridge Rd near I-30 — square-patty burgers, chicken sandwiches, chili and Frostys.

2545 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 961-3179

Whataburger #496 on the I-30 frontage road, permitted since 1988 — one of Rockwall's oldest continuously operating restaurants. Orange-and-white 24-hour burger stand with Whataburgers, honey butter chicken biscuits and shakes.

1070 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-0335

Rockwall steakhouse on the I-30 frontage road, open since 1979 and now trading as Culpepper Cattle Co.; serves hand-cut steaks, chicken-fried steak, calamari steak fingers and seafood with a full bar and live music on Fridays.

309 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 965-9300

Landry's-owned Texas steakhouse chain unit on Laguna Dr, serving open-flame chargrilled steaks, chicken and seafood with scratch-made breads, soups and desserts.

1649 Laguna Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-4999

Fine-dining steakhouse and lounge at The Harbor overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard, known for Oysters Rockefeller, steak au poivre and Delmonico and New York strip cuts with truffle mashed potatoes.

2101 Summer Lee Dr, Ste 109, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 314-1103

Chef-driven fine-dining restaurant and wine bar in a historic former Sears-Roebuck Cashman house on the downtown Rockwall square, run by husband-and-wife team Mat and Breean Nugent. CIA-trained Chef Mat cooks 'fine Texas cuisine' — mesquite wood-fired steaks, Texas redfish, Bandera quail, shrimp and grits — paired with an expansive bar list and four rotating wines on tap.

105 Olive St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-5303

Hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs and free peanuts and rolls in a loud roadhouse room on the I-30 frontage at 912 E Interstate 30, open since early 2018. Full bar.

912 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087

Sports bar and grill on the I-30 frontage road serving wings, tenders and shareables with a large draft beer list and wall-to-wall game screens.

951 E Interstate 30, Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-5100

Texas-founded fried chicken chain on S Goliad St serving hand-battered tenders, catfish, gizzards, rolls and sweet tea from a counter and drive-thru.

1810 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-4794

Locally owned counter-service spot on Greencrest Blvd serving grilled and fried chicken plates, tacos and Mexican sides; one of two locations, the other on Midway Rd in Dallas.

2332 Greencrest Blvd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-7003

Drive-thru chicken finger chain on the I-30 frontage road serving box combos, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and the house Cane's sauce; open late to 1am on weeknights and 3am on weekends.

1114 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-2003

Wing chain counter in the Ridge Rd shopping center offering classic and boneless wings in a dozen sauces and dry rubs with fries and sides.

2455 Ridge Rd, Ste 149, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-5225

Chick-fil-A Rockwall - Ridge Road, the older of the operator's two in-city restaurants, serving the chain's chicken sandwiches, nuggets, waffle fries and breakfast from 6:00 AM with drive-thru, pickup, delivery and catering. The second Rockwall unit, Chick-fil-A North Rockwall, is at 1979 N Goliad St, (972) 722-7010.

2835 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 772-4443

Louisiana-style fried chicken chain on Ridge Rd, open since 2002 — bone-in and tenders, spicy or mild, with biscuits, red beans and rice and Cajun fries.

2535 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-6802

Texas-born chicken-finger counter-serve that opened in spring 2026 in the former Dairy Queen pad on S Goliad St, serving hand-battered fingers, Layne's Sauce, Texas toast and crinkle fries.

1801 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 823-6111

Louisiana-style Cajun and Creole restaurant at The Harbor with lake-view patio seating, serving crawfish, oysters, gumbo, po'boys, jambalaya and beignets with a full bar and late-night hours.

2067 Summer Lee Dr, Ste 115, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 771-0004

Lakefront seafood restaurant and bar just off the Rockwall shore of Lake Ray Hubbard at 101 S Fannin St, serving Gulf seafood, a snow-crab-and-shrimp boil for two and a full cocktail program; OSM and local listings also carry the longer trading name 'Pier 101 Seafood Bar and Grill'.

101 S Fannin St, Ste 100, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 213-6803

Little Caesars carryout pizza store in the 2135 Ridge Rd center, selling Hot-N-Ready pizzas, Crazy Bread and wings; operated by multi-unit franchisee B&B Team Pizza, LLC.

2135 Ridge Rd, Ste 109, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-4612

All-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet on the I-30 frontage road, one of the longest-running units in the Rockwall market.

479 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-4400

Rockwall outlet of Longhorn Pizza, a Dallas-area pizza chain with 33 Texas locations, in the Greencrest Blvd strip next door to Fireside Chicken & Tacos and a few doors from China Taste. A second 'Rockwall'-addressed Longhorn unit opened at 177 W FM 550 Ste 102 in December 2025, but that one is in McLendon-Chisholm, not Rockwall.

2330 Greencrest Blvd, Rockwall, TX 75087

Family-owned Italian cafe on S Goliad St serving homemade baked pasta, hand-stretched pizza, chicken Marsala and lobster ravioli, with garlic rolls and a wine list; a Rockwall fixture since 1998 and one of three Luigi's (Rockwall, Commerce, Quinlan).

2002 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-3522

Franchised Marco's Pizza carryout and delivery store on N Goliad St in north Rockwall, serving the chain's fresh-dough pizzas, CheezyBread and wings. The franchisee (SGR-Maratonci, LLC) also runs a second store at 110 Smirl Dr Ste 109, which is inside Heath rather than Rockwall.

3301 N Goliad St Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-1600

Take-'n'-bake pizza shop in the Ridge Road retail strip - pizzas, calzones and salads are assembled fresh and you bake them at home. Open daily, roughly 10am to 8pm (9pm Fridays and Saturdays).

2435 Ridge Rd Ste 111, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-2796

Longtime family-run I-30 pizzeria known for award-winning cracker-crust pizza plus Italian pastas, sandwiches, burgers and wings, with a busy bar and seven-day happy hour that locals call 'the Cheers of Rockwall'. Operating at 561 E I-30 since 2008.

561 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-5835

Rockwall's standalone Pizza Hut, a delivery-and-carryout store on W Rusk St just west of the downtown square, open to 10pm most nights and midnight Friday and Saturday. The brand's own directory now lists the second Rockwall store at 2927 Ridge Rd #101 under the name 'Pizza Hut - Closed'; the other two Rockwall listings are Pizza Hut Express counters inside Cinemark 12 (2125 Summer Lee) and the Travel Centers of America truck stop (2105 S Goliad), and the co-branded Taco Bell/Pizza Hut #18722 at 2815 Ridge Rd is covered by the Taco Bell row.

870 W Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-0176

Rockwall branch (store Z32) of the Dallas-born Zalat Pizza chain, serving its signature spicy, boldly topped pies late - to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 2am on Friday and Saturday.

1209 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 375-0420

Rockwall outpost of the Dallas Italian institution (the first pizzeria in Texas), on Summer Lee Dr near The Harbor with a covered patio overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard. Homemade pizzas, pastas, ravioli and lasagna, with half-price wine bottles Monday-Tuesday and an $8.99 Tuesday spaghetti dinner.

2115 Summer Lee Dr Ste 105, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 402-2603

Family entertainment center and pizza restaurant on the I-30 frontage, pairing a dine-in menu of pizza, wings and salad with arcade games and birthday-party rooms.

855 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-5614

Chef-driven modern Italian restaurant at The Harbor Rockwall: house-made pastas ($19-$34), wagyu carpaccio, seared scallops and steaks, plus weekend brunch and a large wine and cocktail list.

2091 Summer Lee Dr, Suite 111, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1968

MOD Pizza Rockwall North on N Goliad St (SH-205): build-your-own artisan-style pizzas and salads at one fixed price, made to order. Open 10:30am to 10pm Sunday-Wednesday and to 11pm Thursday-Saturday.

1901 N Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 947-5848

MOD Pizza Rockwall South at Ridge Rd and the Ralph Hall corridor: build-your-own artisan-style pizzas and salads at one fixed price. Open 10:30am to 10pm Sunday-Wednesday and to 11pm Thursday-Saturday.

2901 Ridge Rd Ste 100, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 887-4056

Italian-American casual-dining chain at the Plaza at Rockwall center on the I-30 frontage, open since April 2012 — unlimited salad and breadsticks, baked pastas, chicken parmigiana and a wine-forward bar.

1043 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-0425

Delivery/carryout pizza chain on Horizon Rd serving hand-tossed original-crust, thin-crust and epic stuffed-crust pizzas plus wings and Papadias. The roster's second Rockwall area, the Ridge Rd store (#1564, 2787 Ridge Rd), no longer appears on Papa John's locator and is closed.

1180 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 722-3200

Long-running white-tablecloth northern Italian and seafood restaurant on the I-30 frontage at 305 E Interstate 30, run by Bob and Karan Clements (the former owners of Culpepper's next door) under Shoreline Restaurant Corporation. Antipasti, house pastas, veal and chicken scaloppini and filets, with a deep Italian-leaning wine list; lunch weekdays and dinner nightly, reservations taken.

305 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-9687

Downtown Rockwall's longtime Italian-Mediterranean restaurant on the historic square, serving handcrafted pizzas, pasta and entrees baked in two genuine wood-burning ovens, alongside a large bar and a deep wine list. Open since 2006 under Mac & Ted's Lighthouse, Ltd.

202 E Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-2822

Build-your-own Mongolian stir-fry bowl restaurant on Laguna Dr near the I-30 frontage, where diners pick proteins, vegetables and sauces and watch them cooked on a flat-top grill.

1699 Laguna Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-5426

Hibachi teppanyaki house and sushi bar on Laguna Dr near the I-30/Horizon Rd retail strip, with chefs cooking tableside plus a full sushi menu and Asian favorites.

1599 Laguna Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 771-0688

Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant in the 1067 E I-30 retail center, serving teppanyaki steak and seafood, bento boxes, specialty rolls and a full bar.

1067 E Interstate 30, Ste 109, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-2555

Neighborhood Chinese takeout and delivery counter in the Greencrest Blvd strip, doing lunch specials and standards like orange chicken, General Tso's, shrimp with broccoli and egg drop soup in generous portions.

2310 Greencrest Blvd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-5088

Japanese hibachi and sushi house on the I-30 frontage road that has been in Rockwall since 2008, with teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar, gyoza, ramen and noodle plates. Distinct from Edo Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse at 1067 E I-30 Ste 109.

716 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-4664

Downtown Chinese restaurant on the Rockwall Square that has served the area for more than two decades - Hunan beef, Mongolian beef, three-kinds-of-chicken, lo mein and sizzling soups, with delivery on larger orders. Closed Mondays.

110 N San Jacinto St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-0993

Panda Express store #1167 on Horizon Rd, the chain's American Chinese fast-casual line - orange chicken, Beijing beef, honey walnut shrimp and chow mein served on a steam-table counter.

2400 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 722-8396

Fast-casual pan-Asian wok kitchen in the S Goliad retail strip, serving orange chicken, honey-seared chicken, lo mein, rice bowls and Thai-style dishes for dine-in and takeout. One of the Pei Wei units that survived the brand's Texas contraction.

2235 S Goliad St Ste 115, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 405-3327

Vietnamese noodle house on the I-30 frontage road doing pho, vermicelli bowls and rice plates for dine-in, takeout and short-radius delivery; open Monday through Saturday, 11am to 9pm.

423 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-2777

Sit-down Thai and Japanese restaurant on the I-30 frontage road, pairing Thai curries, noodles and lettuce wraps with a full sushi bar and cocktails. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday.

489 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-7676

Value-priced sushi counter on W Rusk St and the original location of the small family-run Sushi Box chain, founded in Rockwall in 2014 and since expanded to Wylie, McKinney, Dallas and Frisco. Known for rolls, tuna towers and dine-in, takeout and catering.

886 W Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-4674

Pan-Asian restaurant and sushi bar in the Ridge Road center by Pizza Hut, serving Thai curries and pad thai alongside tempura and specialty rolls. Closed Mondays.

2927 Ridge Rd Ste 105, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 722-2888

Small counter-service Indian restaurant in the 2014 S Goliad retail strip, serving curries, biryani and tandoori dishes at lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays; lunch 11am-2:30pm and dinner from 5pm the rest of the week.

2014 S Goliad St Ste 140, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 264-7999

Small Vietnamese counter on the I-30 frontage serving banh mi sandwiches (the rotisserie-chicken banh mi is the signature), rice and noodle bowls, spring rolls and smoothies, with organic and vegan options.

539 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 314-1294

Long-running Thai kitchen tucked into Unit 218 of the S Goliad shopping center - curries built to a 1-to-5 heat scale, noodle and fried-rice plates, and an unusually deep vegan/vegetarian section.

2006 S Goliad St, Unit 218, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-1761

Chinese restaurant serving hand-pulled noodles, soups and dumplings, opened September 2025 in the former Denny's building on the I-30 frontage. Part of a small Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana chain with dine-in, takeout and delivery.

670 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 314-1200

Long-running neighborhood Chinese restaurant in the Ridge Road strip north of I-30, serving Asian, Chinese and noodle dishes for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Closed Tuesdays.

2850 Ridge Rd, Ste 102, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 722-2208

Standalone from-scratch breakfast-and-lunch cafe on the downtown Rockwall square that bakes its breads, buns and pastries on site, makes its own gravies and sauces, and roasts its own coffee; biscuits and gravy are the signature. Open 8am-3pm Thursday through Tuesday, closed Wednesday, with reservations taken.

107 E Kaufman St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 314-1737

All-day breakfast and brunch cafe in the Ridge Road center by Baskin-Robbins, serving omelets, skillets, benedicts, chicken-fried steak, crepes and avocado toast from 7am to 3pm. Under new ownership since early 2024.

2951 Ridge Rd Ste 109, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1350

Downtown-adjacent breakfast and lunch diner on W Rusk, open 6am to 2:30pm for omelets, benedicts, pancakes, chicken-fried steak, burgers and peach cobbler. Closes mid-afternoon; no dinner service.

206 W Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1927

All-day brunch cafe in the 2455 Ridge Rd center serving crepes, omelettes, pancakes and dishes like cinnamon-roll French toast and the egg BLT, plus mimosas, bloody marys and espresso martinis. Open daily roughly 7am-3pm.

2455 Ridge Rd, Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1083

Rockwall's IHOP (store #1493) on Ridge Rd, open since 1999 - buttermilk and specialty pancakes, omelettes, French toast and all-day breakfast plus burgers and melts.

2616 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-9629

24-hour Waffle House #1130 on Ridge Rd, open since 1997 — waffles, hashbrowns, Texas melts and all-day breakfast from the griddle counter.

2610 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-0062

Jason's Deli's Rockwall unit in the I-30 retail center east of Ridge Rd, serving deli sandwiches, muffulettas, salad bar and soups.

819 E I-30, Ste 130, Rockwall, TX 75087

Jersey Mike's Subs in the Ridge Rd center shared with Dunkin' and Everbowl, serving Jersey-style cold subs sliced to order and hot grilled Philly-style sandwiches.

3035 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032

Fast-casual CRISP & GREEN serving chopped salads, warm grain bowls, wraps, acai bowls and protein smoothies, open 8am-9:30pm daily in the south-Rockwall center at Ridge Rd near Steger Towne Rd.

2901 Ridge Rd, Ste 102, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 887-6100

Shark Tank-featured gourmet deviled-egg shop at The Harbor, one of four Texas stores, serving 20 deviled-egg and bagel-spread flavors plus egg salads, wraps, signature sandwiches, high-protein bowls and party platters. Closed Mondays and opens at 11am most days rather than for breakfast.

2065 Summer Lee Dr Ste 103, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 314-1002

Jimmy John's sandwich shop on Ridge Rd (store #2563) - sub and club sandwiches on house-baked bread, with delivery and catering; open 10am-10pm daily.

2785 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 722-2773

Firehouse Subs store #322 in the shopping center at 1067 E I-30, serving hot steamed-meat-and-cheese subs, brisket and the chain's hot-sauce bar.

1067 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087

Long-running Schlotzsky's deli on the I-30 frontage, trading since December 2008 — toasted sourdough-bun Originals, specialty sandwiches, salads, flatbread pizzas and Cinnabon.

706 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-7900

Made-to-order subs, wraps and salads. Rockwall has three standalone stores — 2006 S Goliad St Ste 226 in Rockwall Central (972-771-3225), 2850 Ridge Rd Ste 108 in Rockwall Shopping Center (972-771-3287) and 3084 N Goliad St Ste 118 at The Shops at Stone Creek (972-961-0365) — plus two in-store counters that are not standalone restaurants: inside Walmart #259 at 782 E Interstate 30 (the roster's 'E Interstate 30' area) and inside the Gateway C-Store at 2205 SH-276.

2006 S Goliad St Ste 226, Rockwall, TX · (972) 771-3225

Which Wich #43 in the Ridge Road retail strip — build-your-own sandwiches ordered by marking a paper bag, plus salads, shakes and bowls. Open since 2010.

2931 Ridge Rd, Ste 103, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (214) 771-3773

Greek restaurant and taphouse at 760 W Ralph Hall Pkwy serving gyros, souvlaki and mezze alongside a full bar and craft-beer taps; it also runs a catering arm.

760 W Ralph Hall Pkwy, Ste 120, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1251

Family-run Greek taverna in the Ridge Road strip, open since 2014 — gyros, souvlaki plates, traditional Greek specialties, soups and house-made pastries, with vegan and vegetarian options. BYOB.

2435 Ridge Rd, Ste 109, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1004

Mom-and-daughter coffee shop named for the 50 stars and 13 stripes of the American flag, serving local-roast coffee, in-house pastries and small eats in a patriotic, primitive-decor space that doubles as a gift and home-decor shop. The N Goliad store is the pair's second location after Heath.

506 N Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 314-1398

Franchised Bahama Buck's shaved-ice shop on Mims Rd serving its signature Sno shaved ice, Island Smoothies, Red Bull infusions, Bahama Sodas and Buck's Bowls, open until 10 or 11pm daily.

2025 Mims Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 771-3902

Independent boba tea house on the I-30 frontage road pouring milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies and frozen espresso drinks — Thai milk tea, taro, honeydew jasmine and salted-caramel frozen espresso are regulars.

493 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 434-0492

Franchised Cold Stone Creamery in the Summer Lee Dr retail strip near The Harbor, mixing made-to-order ice cream creations on a frozen granite stone and selling ice cream cakes and custom cakes.

2115 Summer Lee Dr, Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 722-2589

Independent early-morning donut shop on the I-30 frontage serving donuts and kolaches daily from 5am to noon; under new ownership since 2026.

491 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-0111

Independent donut shop in the S Goliad St strip serving donuts, kolaches, sausage rolls and croissant doughnuts daily from 5am to noon. One of two unrelated Donut Stations in Rockwall; this is the S Goliad unit.

2309 S Goliad St, Ste 103, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 722-4584

Long-running neighborhood donut shop in the Ridge Road strip next to Pizza Hut and Basil Cafe, open 5am to noon daily for glazed and specialty donuts and coffee. Separate business from Donut Station #4 on S Goliad St.

2927 Ridge Rd Ste 103, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 548-0988

Drive-thru and walk-up coffee stand on Ridge Road serving the chain's blended Freezes, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew and espresso. Rockwall's only Dutch Bros location.

2230 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087

Boba tea and specialty coffee shop on Ridge Road next to Life Time, part of the DFW-based Feng Cha chain. Known for cheese-foam and 'dirty' milk teas, coffee-jelly drinks and blended fruit teas.

2930 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 314-1436

Ice cream and gelato shop in the Ridge Road center with Chiloso, Smallcakes and Wingstop, scooping 30-plus gelato and Blue Bell flavors plus sno-cones, cotton candy, banana splits, shakes and smoothies. Second location in Forney.

2455 Ridge Rd Ste 110, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 202-7604

Drive-thru iced tea franchise on N Goliad just north of downtown, pouring more than 20 flavors of fresh-brewed sweet and unsweet tea, with indoor seating as well as the drive-thru.

3060 N Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087

Independent coffee bar at the main entrance to The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, serving espresso drinks, cold brew and pastries alongside retail beans. Operating since 2021 under a third owner.

2083 Summer Lee Dr Ste P111, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (303) 521-8774

Juice bar in The Plaza at Rockwall on the I-30 frontage, serving cold-pressed juices, acai and pitaya bowls, smoothies and cleanses. Reopened under a new franchisee in 2025.

1053 E Interstate 30 Ste 111, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 314-1193

Family-run donut shop in the Dalton Corners center at N Goliad and Ralph Hall Pkwy, open from 5am for donuts, kolaches and birthday donut preorders.

3301 N Goliad St Ste 105, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 363-5785

Franchised Sharetea bubble-tea shop in the Market Center Drive retail strip, serving milk teas, fruit teas and ice blends with boba, jelly and ice-cream toppings. Open daily 11am-9pm, to 10pm Friday and Saturday.

2675 Market Center Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 268-9080

Franchised Smallcakes cupcakery in the 2455 Ridge Rd center (same strip as 30 Brunch House and Wingstop), selling gourmet cupcakes, cakes and ice cream.

2455 Ridge Rd, Ste 127, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 822-2660

Drive-thru Smoothie King on the I-30 frontage road serving blended fruit and protein smoothies, smoothie bowls and Power Eats toasts and flatbreads, with online ordering and catering.

718 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-5840

Five company-operated Starbucks cafes serve Rockwall; the primary standalone is Ridge Rd & I-30 (store #6259) at Steger Towne Crossing, the city's oldest, open 5am-9pm weekdays. The other four in-city standalone stores are Horizon & I-30 at 1699 Laguna Dr, White Hills & I-30 at 778 E Interstate 30, Hwy 205 & I-30 at 2235 S Goliad St and Hwy 205 & Quail Run at 1945 N Goliad St. None of the five listed areas is an in-store kiosk - Rockwall's licensed kiosks sit inside Target (850 Steger Towne Rd), Kroger (2935 Ridge Rd and 1950 N Goliad St) and Tom Thumb (3074 N Goliad St) and are not part of this row.

2779 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 772-4461

Self-serve, pay-by-the-ounce frozen-yogurt shop in the 1067 E I-30 center alongside Freebirds and Edo Japan, with a rotating flavor wall and a large topping bar. Open daily, roughly 11:30am-10:30pm.

1067 E Interstate 30, Ste 105, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-9779

Owner-run bagel bakery in the Eastlake Business Center across from Rockwall City Hall, next door to Siren Rock Brewing. Founder Revi Menasche boils and bakes the bagels in house and sells them with breakfast sandwiches, lunch subs, platters and espresso drinks, daily from 6:30am.

316 S Goliad St, Ste 201, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1745

Franchised Tropical Smoothie Cafe on Ridge Rd serving fruit and veggie smoothies alongside wraps, flatbreads, sandwiches and bowls. This is a newer unit under a different operator than the 3201 Ridge Rd cafe that closed at the end of 2023.

3021 Ridge Rd, Ste 103, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1066

Baskin-Robbins scoop shop in the 2951 Ridge Rd center (alongside Dickey's Barbecue Pit and Eggsquisite Cafe), serving 31-flavor ice cream, sundaes, shakes and custom ice cream cakes.

2951 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (214) 771-0304

Coffee-and-donut chain with two in-city drive-thru stores: 3035 Ridge Rd (store 352275, trading since 2018) and 2325 S Goliad St (store 363143, (469) 757-2030, trading since 2023). Both open at 5am for coffee, espresso drinks, donuts and breakfast sandwiches.

3035 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 314-1438

Bagel-and-coffee chain cafe on Ridge Rd baking fresh bagels with shmears and building egg sandwiches, with dine-in, free wifi and catering. A morning-only operation: 5am-2pm weekdays, 6am-3pm weekends.

2210 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 314-1725

Acai and smoothie bar in the 3035 Ridge Rd center shared with Dunkin' and Jersey Mike's, building craft superfood bowls and smoothies to order.

3035 Ridge Rd Ste 105, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1018

French bakery-cafe on the I-30 frontage serving croissants, pastries and breads alongside quiche, soups, salads and cafe entrees, with counter-order service from 7am to 9pm daily.

987 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-6650

Neighborhood donut shop in the 3045 N Goliad St strip center on SH-205, open since early 2022.

3045 N Goliad St Ste 103, Rockwall, TX 75087

Crumbl cookie shop in the Rockwall Market Center off the I-30 frontage, trading since October 2021 — a rotating weekly menu of oversized cookies served warm in the brand's pink boxes, plus cookie cakes and ice cream.

951 E I-30, Ste 105, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 264-5180

Independent donut-and-kolache counter on W Rusk St (SH-66) west of downtown, trading since 2019. A second, unrelated shop under the same name operates across town at 2006 S Goliad St, Ste 224.

874 W Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087

Neighborhood donut and kolache counter at 5731 Horizon Rd on Rockwall's south side. The roster's two areas are the same storefront — FM 3097 and Horizon Rd are the same road and the same street number; the shop has passed through four operators since 2019 and is run by SamsSam LLC since January 2026.

5731 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX

One-stop treat shop selling warm made-to-order 'baby cake' mini donuts, ice cream and milkshakes, and espresso drinks, at 6601 Horizon Rd Ste B. Opened by Michael and Amanda Ridgeway in January 2024 as a franchise of the Tulsa-based chain; a new franchisee took over on September 1 2026, and the brand's own locations page still lists Rockwall under 'Coming Soon' with no online-ordering link while the changeover settles.

6601 Horizon Rd Ste B, Rockwall, TX · 469-314-1066

Neighborhood dive bar on S Goliad St that bills itself as 'the only bar in town,' with pool tables and weekly pool leagues, Thursday and Friday karaoke, live music, a jukebox, a smoking patio and a daily happy hour. Reviewers consistently call the drinks low-cost.

2410 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 314-1368

The Rockwall Harbor outpost of the Dallas-born craft-burger chain, known for its rotating 'Battle of the Burgers' head-to-head matchups, a deep draft list, cocktails and a lakeside patio.

2095 Summer Lee Dr, Suite 105, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-4628

All-day brunch cafe in the 2455 Ridge Rd center serving crepes, omelettes, pancakes and dishes like cinnamon-roll French toast and the egg BLT, plus mimosas, bloody marys and espresso martinis. Open daily roughly 7am-3pm.

2455 Ridge Rd, Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1083

Tex-Mex specialist on the I-30 frontage road whose fajitas are built on Texas Akaushi wagyu beef, free-range chicken and Gulf shrimp, with 100% blue-agave tequila margaritas and a large catering business. Open Tue-Sat 11am-8pm and Sun noon-6pm, closed Mondays.

445 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 865-6883

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar on the I-30 frontage road - a full-service casual-dining chain restaurant with burgers, riblets, steaks, wings and a full bar, open 11am-midnight Sun-Thu and to 1am Fri-Sat.

687 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-5227

Long-running independent Tex-Mex restaurant and bar in the 1103 Ridge Rd strip, open since 2010 and known for margaritas and combination plates.

1103 Ridge Rd, Ste A, Rockwall, TX 75087

Rockwall's big neighborhood sports bar and grill on Ridge Rd, with 35+ TVs, pool tables, shuffleboard, karaoke and live entertainment alongside burgers, wings, sandwiches and pizza. Sister location in Forney; it took over the Ste 101 space that previously held Fuzzy's Taco Shop and Yogi's Sports Grill.

2861 Ridge Rd Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1128

Family-owned French-inspired bistro, bakery and cafe on the downtown Rockwall square, opened November 2024 by the Marquez family. Serves scratch breads and pastries, breakfast from 7am, lunch sandwiches and paninis, and a dinner menu of escargot, mussels, lobster ravioli, mahi-mahi and rack of lamb.

112 E Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1222

Chef-driven fine-dining restaurant and wine bar in a historic former Sears-Roebuck Cashman house on the downtown Rockwall square, run by husband-and-wife team Mat and Breean Nugent. CIA-trained Chef Mat cooks 'fine Texas cuisine' — mesquite wood-fired steaks, Texas redfish, Bandera quail, shrimp and grits — paired with an expansive bar list and four rotating wines on tap.

105 Olive St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-5303

Sports bar and grill on the I-30 frontage road serving wings, tenders and shareables with a large draft beer list and wall-to-wall game screens.

951 E Interstate 30, Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-5100

Family-run Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant on S Goliad St just off the downtown Rockwall square, with a patio and a sister location in Plano. Fajitas, brisket dishes, pollo en mole, tableside guacamole, caldo and a heavy margarita program.

108 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · 469-828-1045

Small chef-driven eatery on E Rusk St in downtown Rockwall doing gourmet burgers (truffle, cowboy, Santa Fe, shroom, $12-16) alongside a long street-taco list (adobo steak, hot fried quail, short rib, Cuban, salmon, smoked brisket, $6-8), plus queso fundido, chicharrones and Messy Jessie loaded fries.

213 E Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 338-5084

Casual-dining chain grill on the I-30 frontage at Rockwall's main retail node, serving fajitas, baby back ribs, burgers and the 3 for Me combos alongside a full margarita bar.

685 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-3888

Rockwall outlet of the DFW-area Chiloso chain (Joe & David Tacos), a fast-casual Tex-Mex kitchen serving build-your-own bowls, burritos, nachos and plates with complimentary chips and salsa. It keeps a small bar with its own bar menu.

2455 Ridge Rd Ste 135, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-8226

Texas comfort-food chain location on the I-30 frontage serving chicken-fried steak, fried green tomatoes, chicken and dumplings and from-scratch sides. Opens at 10:45am, so it is a lunch-and-dinner house with no breakfast service.

909 E Interstate 30, Ste 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 771-0372

Rockwall steakhouse on the I-30 frontage road, open since 1979 and now trading as Culpepper Cattle Co.; serves hand-cut steaks, chicken-fried steak, calamari steak fingers and seafood with a full bar and live music on Fridays.

309 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 965-9300

Louisiana-style Cajun and Creole restaurant at The Harbor with lake-view patio seating, serving crawfish, oysters, gumbo, po'boys, jambalaya and beignets with a full bar and late-night hours.

2067 Summer Lee Dr, Ste 115, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 771-0004

Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant in the 1067 E I-30 retail center, serving teppanyaki steak and seafood, bento boxes, specialty rolls and a full bar.

1067 E Interstate 30, Ste 109, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-2555

Japanese hibachi and sushi house on the I-30 frontage road that has been in Rockwall since 2008, with teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar, gyoza, ramen and noodle plates. Distinct from Edo Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse at 1067 E I-30 Ste 109.

716 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-4664

Rockwall unit (#25) of the Dallas-born El Chico Tex-Mex chain, trading on the I-30 frontage since 2008 with enchiladas, fajitas and combination plates from a scratch kitchen, plus a cantina pouring Top Shelf margaritas.

503 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-8814

Downtown bookshop bistro in San Jacinto Plaza serving an elevated, globally inspired New American menu with an award-winning craft-cocktail and specialty-coffee program, floor-to-ceiling book shelves, live music and a patio. Open since December 2022; dinner runs from lobster bisque and crab cakes to steak frites and a 14oz New York strip, with weekend brunch.

104 S San Jacinto St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1081

Build-your-own Mongolian stir-fry bowl restaurant on Laguna Dr near the I-30 frontage, where diners pick proteins, vegetables and sauces and watch them cooked on a flat-top grill.

1699 Laguna Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-5426

Chef-driven modern Italian restaurant at The Harbor Rockwall: house-made pastas ($19-$34), wagyu carpaccio, seared scallops and steaks, plus weekend brunch and a large wine and cocktail list.

2091 Summer Lee Dr, Suite 111, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1968

Harbor-front outpost of the Dallas-born Gloria's chain, serving Salvadoran and Tex-Mex plates - pupusas, black-bean dip, fajitas and enchiladas - alongside a heavy margarita program and recurring Salsa Nights.

2079 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 772-4088

Hibachi teppanyaki house and sushi bar on Laguna Dr near the I-30/Horizon Rd retail strip, with chefs cooking tableside plus a full sushi menu and Asian favorites.

1599 Laguna Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (214) 771-0688

Taqueria on N Goliad St (SH-205) in north Rockwall serving tacos and Mexican plates with a full liquor bar, plus catering and private party bookings. Opened December 2025 and added mixed-beverage service in spring 2026.

3084 N Goliad St Ste 110, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 314-1042

Family taqueria on SH-205 serving tacos, burritos and breakfast, started as a 2019 food truck before moving into a storefront in the 3045 N Goliad strip center. Offers catering, online ordering and a small margarita/beer bar.

3045 N Goliad St Ste 111, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 769-1005

Family-owned Italian cafe on S Goliad St serving homemade baked pasta, hand-stretched pizza, chicken Marsala and lobster ravioli, with garlic rolls and a wine list; a Rockwall fixture since 1998 and one of three Luigi's (Rockwall, Commerce, Quinlan).

2002 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-3522

Rockwall Crossing location of the Dallas-born Mi Cocina Tex-Mex chain, serving fajitas, enchiladas, tableside guacamole and signature plates like Grouper Verde and Shrimp Brochette. Its bar is one of the highest-grossing in Rockwall and it takes group-dining bookings.

971 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-2233

Italian-American casual-dining chain at the Plaza at Rockwall center on the I-30 frontage, open since April 2012 — unlimited salad and breadsticks, baked pastas, chicken parmigiana and a wine-forward bar.

1043 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-0425

Greek restaurant and taphouse at 760 W Ralph Hall Pkwy serving gyros, souvlaki and mezze alongside a full bar and craft-beer taps; it also runs a catering arm.

760 W Ralph Hall Pkwy, Ste 120, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1251

Lakefront seafood restaurant and bar just off the Rockwall shore of Lake Ray Hubbard at 101 S Fannin St, serving Gulf seafood, a snow-crab-and-shrimp boil for two and a full cocktail program; OSM and local listings also carry the longer trading name 'Pier 101 Seafood Bar and Grill'.

101 S Fannin St, Ste 100, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 213-6803

Fast-casual Tex-Mex on S Goliad from the Lubbock-founded chain, with a drive-thru, an in-house tortilla factory and a fresh salsa and condiment bar. Open from 6:30am for breakfast tacos.

2245 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (972) 722-4340

Sit-down Thai and Japanese restaurant on the I-30 frontage road, pairing Thai curries, noodles and lettuce wraps with a full sushi bar and cocktails. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday.

489 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-7676

Landry's-owned Texas steakhouse chain unit on Laguna Dr, serving open-flame chargrilled steaks, chicken and seafood with scratch-made breads, soups and desserts.

1649 Laguna Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-4999

Longtime family-run I-30 pizzeria known for award-winning cracker-crust pizza plus Italian pastas, sandwiches, burgers and wings, with a busy bar and seven-day happy hour that locals call 'the Cheers of Rockwall'. Operating at 561 E I-30 since 2008.

561 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-5835

Fine-dining steakhouse and lounge at The Harbor overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard, known for Oysters Rockefeller, steak au poivre and Delmonico and New York strip cuts with truffle mashed potatoes.

2101 Summer Lee Dr, Ste 109, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 314-1103

Harbor-district barbecue joint and bar at 2067 Summer Lee Dr Ste 105, serving brisket, ribs and smoked-meat plates with a full cocktail program; open since 2018 and running under new ownership (Sideways TX, Inc.) since July 2025.

2067 Summer Lee Dr, Ste 105, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1551

Dallas-born burger restaurant and bar, open in Rockwall since December 2013 at 2901 Village Dr, best known for its original Cheddar Fries alongside a big burger lineup. Full bar with table service.

2901 Village Dr, Rockwall, TX

Hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs and free peanuts and rolls in a loud roadhouse room on the I-30 frontage at 912 E Interstate 30, open since early 2018. Full bar.

912 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087

Craft-beer bar at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard with 150+ beer selections, premium wines, specialty cocktails and a shareables/brunch food menu, plus daily happy hour, late-night happy hour and Sunday/Monday Texas Hold 'Em.

2075 Summer Lee Dr Ste R101, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-1254

Long-running white-tablecloth northern Italian and seafood restaurant on the I-30 frontage at 305 E Interstate 30, run by Bob and Karan Clements (the former owners of Culpepper's next door) under Shoreline Restaurant Corporation. Antipasti, house pastas, veal and chicken scaloppini and filets, with a deep Italian-leaning wine list; lunch weekdays and dinner nightly, reservations taken.

305 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-9687

Austin-founded fast-casual taqueria in the Rockwall Marketplace on S Goliad, serving Damn Good Tacos, queso and Trailer Park specials with a full bar of margaritas and frozen drinks. Open since 2022.

2235 S Goliad St, Ste 120, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 769-5554

Dallas-born globally-inspired taco shop on Ridge Rd serving chef-driven tacos, the weekly WTF taco and red-velvet cake, with a bar and late-night hours.

2608 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 972-4448

High-energy modern Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in the Sunset Ridge development, the Rockwall outpost of the Dallas-based Vidorra 'Cocina de Mexico' group. Authentic dishes, molcajete bowls, bold cocktails, brunch and private events.

2620 Sunset Ridge Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032 · (469) 480-6726

Upscale New American eatery and cocktail bar in Historic Downtown Rockwall, opened March 2024 in the former Roundabout Pub space on N Fannin. Steak frites, braised short ribs, salmon and wing boards alongside a serious cocktail program, with late-night DJ parties.

308 N Fannin St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (469) 887-9200

Self-pour taproom on E Quail Run Rd (same pad as MOOYAH) where guests pour their own craft beer, wine and cocktails from a tap wall, backed by a regional-American small-plates menu — Philly cheesesteak eggrolls, Alaskan fish n' chips, Louisiana alligator skewers. Soft-opened February 2026 with a grand opening March 5, 2026.

165 E Quail Run Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087

Downtown Rockwall's longtime Italian-Mediterranean restaurant on the historic square, serving handcrafted pizzas, pasta and entrees baked in two genuine wood-burning ovens, alongside a large bar and a deep wine list. Open since 2006 under Mac & Ted's Lighthouse, Ltd.

202 E Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 722-2822