Where to Eat in Rowlett, Texas

Bankhead Brewing Company is a Rowlett anchor — a brewery with house taps, a full menu, and an outdoor patio that draws a crowd. For something different, Greek Taverna on Lakeview Parkway serves Mediterranean plates you won't find at most suburban strips.

Between the two, Rowlett has a couple of local spots with real character, and they're a good starting point for a night out.

Rowlett's lineup runs surprisingly global. Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse does tableside hibachi, Panda Pho & BoBa House serves Vietnamese pho and boba, and El Centro Mexican Restaurant handles authentic south-of-the-border cooking.

The mix reflects a diverse community, and it gives Rowlett more variety than you'd expect for its size — you can eat around the world without leaving town.

Deno's Kitchen and the everyday spots along the main corridors round out Rowlett's dining for casual meals. It's practical, varied, and reasonably priced.

And because Rowlett sits right across Lake Ray Hubbard from Rockwall, the lakefront restaurants at The Harbor are a short drive, with the full Dallas dining scene not much farther west.