Great food and friendly service. You can taste the love in every bite. This guy knows his stuff. If…read moreyou have not given him a try, you should. I'm sure glad I did!

I absolutely love this place. I've gotten the ribs, brisket and the buttermilk pie is awesome Wish…read morethey were open on the weekends.

What's not to love? We smelled this place as soon as we…read morestarted heading towards the cultural district. We had plans to eat somewhere else but it turned out their online menu was incorrect and they didn't offer safe food for me (allergy wise). BBQ it is! The older (than us) gentleman behind the counter was so patient with me as I couldn't decide between beef or pork ribs. I'm very obviously pregnant and so when he made my plate he threw in a pork rib for me to try to see if I liked one more than the other. They are BOTH delicious! Just making sure everyone knows. I ordered a beef rib plate with double coleslaw. My husband got sausage plate with double mac. I also got a sweet tea lemonade that I drank the rest of the afternoon because it it THAT big. Haha. This food made me feel like I was at a family cookout. We are heading back over to have it again before we leave for the season. Just absolutely delicious!

Smoked turkey was great! Pintos were good. The brisket to me wasn't as tender as I like mine.read more

This place is unassuming and humble, but the food and the service is outstanding! Pretend that your…read moremom actually knew how to cook. Now imagine your mom knew how to cook BBQ and Seafood to perfection. Now imagine that your mom knew how to cook BBQ, Seafood, and actually loved you. This is that place!

Had an amazing lunch delivered, and honestly I did not expect it to be so good, or affordable…read more Plus, before I ordered I had some questions and the woman was so kind and patient. The food arrived about 15 minutes later and was perfect. It may have been the best shrimp Po boy I ever had. My son's burger was HUGE, and came exactly as ordered. Their fries were yummy too, and they weren't even the type I usually like. Definitely check them out. The only downside, like so much of Rockport, were limited hours. So plan ahead and enjoy!

We came here not sure what to expect, hungry and wanting different types of foods (very picky…read moreeater, toddler eating, vegan, and one that wasn't sure what she wanted. We came inside and immediately were greeted by waitstaff, and sat at a table. Then, after taking our drink orders and bringing it out, our two year old quickly waged battle with his mother's big, tall cup of sprite, throwing it across the table and it landing across his grandmother and the floor and table. The waiter was the sweetest, kindest and most understanding waiter I've ever met, and quickly took care of it, sat us at another table, and we continued with the evening. Our food was absolutely delicious. We had: Children's Mac & cheese, side of pulled pork, fries. Sausage plate with broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. A beef burger that was made with quite a few customizations and fries. Friend shrimp plate with fries. The food was absolutely fresh, hot and amazing!!! We immediately told our waiter (from Jamaica?) how happy we were and tipped him very well, and we will be back! I recommend this to anyone that wants good, hearty food, with a laid-back atmosphere on the island!

Great service! Being on island time has kind of thrown off our internal clocks, we lost track of…read moretime, and when 7pm rolled around we realized we were hungry lol We knew what we wanted MacDaddy's BBQ, during our 7 hour drive to get here we pulled up Yelp to search for some new restaurant options, and after seeing the photos and positive reviews we knew this spot was on our list! What we didn't think about was it being a weekday and closing times, we just goofed! So anyway once we realized the restaurant closed at 8:00pm according to Google we got a little worried, being that I work in a restaurant I know how overwhelming it can be to see customers coming in less than an hour until close, fortunately my hubs double checked here on Yelp and then their website and found the closing time was 8:30pm, so we hopped in the car and got there as soon as we could, and we were relieved to see a few people still eating, and another arriving just after we pulled in. There was a little curfuffle once we were sat, the hostess initially offered us a table with bench seating, but one of us isn't able to sit on a bench due to disability, she kindly offered us a table with chairs, in what appeared to be a different servers section, we were close to the TV on the same wall as the front counter, anyway, after sitting a few minutes Johnathan greeted us and took our drink orders to get us started. The ambiance is so relaxed, there was trivia on a couple of the TV's good music, and lots of cool merch to buy, some of the shirts really made me laugh. We quickly made our selections, hubs got the one meat and two sides and opted for the pork ribs, they were cooked to perfection, and he was delighted considering that we were there the last hour of the day, he really enjoyed his meal, I too opted for the one meat and two sides, selecting the regular sausage, and it was delicious. The highlight was Johnathan, he was friendly, made recommendations, and offered dessert, which we couldn't resist, deciding on the German Chocolate cake, with a side of ice cream. We had to take that to go, we couldn't eat another bite. They have two choices for BBQ sauce, hubs got spicy, and I got regular, and I am glad cuz I'm a yellow bellied tender foot, I tasted the spicy and it IS spicy so for all of you that enjoy the heat, I think you will like their, tomato forward sauce. I usually like to dip each bite of my sausage in BBQ sauce, this particular flavor was just different, I think I will have to try it again, it wasn't typical Texas-esque smoky BBQ sauce, more like ketchup as the base and then flavors and spices added to make it their own, we did find it slightly odd that BBQ sauce doesn't automatically come with the meals, we had to ask for it, but one of the things I REALLY like about MacDaddy's layout is it's a TRUE sit down restaurant with servers vs going thru a cafeteria style line to get our food, ironically as we drove down and talked about wanting to find a BBQ spot, and in that conversation I mentioned that I'd love to find one that's not self serve, being that one of us is disabled it can add a lot of extra work for the other, we come down twice a year if possible and have been doing so for at least 10 years, and had never found a dedicated BBQ place, we have now, the food was good, the service was friendly and the vibe was casual and relaxing, we will definitely be back!

What a great restaurant! We went as a group of 7 for Easter lunch. We did have to wait a little…read morewhile to be seated, but it wasn't too long. Once we sat down, our waitress was quick to take our drink orders and had them out to us right away. She checked on us several times throughout the meal and kept the table cleared, making sure everything was going well. I really enjoyed the hot buffet and the salad bar was excellent too. There were so many options--ham, mac and cheese, turkey and dressing, chicken fried steak, chicken nuggets, fried fish, brisket, ribs, plenty of sides, hot rolls and more. Dessert did not disappoint either! We had cobbler, buttermilk pie, bread pudding, banana pudding, and of course, plenty of ice cream. Overall, it was such a great value. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and the buffet stayed well-stocked the entire time. We will definitely be back!

Excellent selection of hot food on the Buffet, perfect for going in a group. Everybody can have…read morewhat they want, & if someone wants more than one plate, it's all good. The extensive Salad Bar is outstanding, & it's extra nice to have cooler meal options after a day on the Beach, in hot weather. Delicous desserts round out this dining experience.

Wish I can give it 6 stars. SteerBurger Grill & Grub is such a hidden gem!…read more It's a food truck with an indoor dining area with AC, which honestly confused me a little at first, but ended up being a great setup. The folks working there were super friendly, and I really appreciated the hospitality. The dining area was also very clean. Now for the burger and fries: OMG, what a surprise! The burger was seriously so good. Easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. I visited close to closing time, so I was the only one there, but the place seems like it could be a really fun spot to hang out, especially with the outdoor patio seating. One small idea, if they haven't already considered it: it looks like there might be enough space for another food truck or two. An ice cream truck would be especially fun for families and could make the space even more interesting. (or beer garden for adults... hey you never know haha) Overall, great food, friendly people, and a really cool setup. Definitely a place worth checking out.

Best burgers around and they have gluten free buns on request. There is a large variety burgers to…read morechoose from. The people are friendly and the service is great. Nice place to sit down and enjoy your meal.

Nice atmosphere, loved the gulf breeze, friendly service, and good food, hit the trifecta! Would…read morecome back again!

Right on the water with spectacular sunset views. Customer Service was excellent. I ordered the…read morebrisket, and the flavor was rich with smokiness and the right amount of seasoning. I didn't need the bbq sauce provided for the brisket, but I did use it to dip the onions and jalapeños in! Beer was super chilled. Perfect place to relax and let the burdens of the day float away! I'll be Back!!

I ordered online for pickup. The site said my food was ready at 7:04, so we went to the drive thru…read morewhen we arrived. The food was not ready and as we sat in the drive thru, the time just kept getting later and later. The girl finally opened the window and asked us to pull to a parking spot. My husband refused and said that we weren't parking when the food was already late. He stated we would sit there until it was done. We finally got our food about 15 minutes later than was promised. When we got home to eat it about 5 minutes later, the fries were cold. My turkey had hard spots along the edges, like it had been microwaved. The BBQ sandwiches looked old. The bread was soggy and the pickles and onion were sunk into them. The best part was the apple pie and brownies. So, if you're looking for dessert, this might be your place. I don't recommend the food at all!!!

First, i am not a BBQ connoisseur. I just like what I like and I really like the following from…read moreBill Miller: Green beans, pinto beans and cold slaw. But my favorite were the pork ribs!! Pork-ey, fatty, tender deliciouslness!! Did order the brisket and found it rather dry. When I come back I'll double the pork ribs!!!

Party of four arrived at Paradise Key, 165 Cove Harbor N., Rockport, Texas 78382 for dinner on…read moreSeptember 25, 2026. There was plenty of parking at around the 6:00 p.m. hour. We were seated promptly at a table next to windows facing the Harbor. Our Wait Staff Professional was Maricela aka "Mari"! We each ordered different Seafood dinner plates. It takes time to prepare great meals for so many Customers and today was no exception. Our small wait was well rewarded with four plates of excellently prepared fare. I noticed that the all the staff were working together to help each other serve the Customers. I looked up and headed to our table I saw Ms. Destiny with a huge tray of dinner plates high above her head. Using ONE hand! Her presentation was Worthy of any high end European dining. Excellent coordination while setting up the stand so our waitress Maricela could serve our dinner. This staff worked as a TEAM to help each other in providing Outstanding Service to go with a GREAT meal. WOW! I was impressed. My wife ordered the Bread pudding with sourdough bread. It was good! To go with our great meal there was great scenery outside. We kept looking out the massive windows at the passing personal fishing boats and the fish turning in the water. We enjoyed our meal and got a bonus when the moon came out and displayed itself in a very brilliant way. We took pictures. We highly recommend Paradise Key - Go There! My qualifications as an Expert and Experienced Food and Service Critic; I have over 65 years of Management Experience. I went from picking Cotten, Fruits and Vegetables in many parts of the country, as a Migrant Worker to earning a College Degree with a BS in Business Management. Plus Serving my Country in the Air Force for over 22 years to include a one year "tour" in Vietnam. As a Civilian I have been trained in two Culinary Schools, to include on the job training at other venues. I've successfully managed full service as well as fast food restaurants and have had my own successful Catering business. I have traveled to many places and tasted the many culinary delicacies this world has to offer! As a Culinary Trainer, I have trained personnel on how to provide superb cuisine, effective sales and customer service. At the age of 79, I am now retired and enjoy being on THE OTHER SIDE OF THE APRON.

Came here for a family dinner. Great location and awesome water views! One of those places that…read morethe ambiance views is enough to make patrons return. People were actually fishing right outside by the parking lot too which looked relaxing... Now for the food. We started off with appetizers and it was oysters and poke tuna tower. Not an oyster person myself. Brother in law and wife had them and they enjoyed them saying they were fresh. The poke tuna tower was good but it lacked salt and needed more sauce. It seemed like the sauce was only on the plate and not mixed with the ingredients. But the ingredients were fresh and the chips were served hot with some seasoning on them. For mains we had "Fish n Chips" and a bowl of clam chowder. Well it was more of a cup as they forgot we had ordered a bowl. Flavor was there but the temp was like warm and I'm a type that wants it a little more hot. The "Fish n Chips" for me wasn't the traditional plate when you read the name of the dish. Fish n Chips for me is flaky strips of fish or beer battered. This fish was more of a solid piece and breaded. But the seasoning was amazing!! The flavor was there so that made it up for me. But I'm a guru to fish n chips so I had a different vision of it. We did upgrade to the mahi mahi on it and that was really tendered. The fries were a little bland and the sweet potatoes fries were really chewing and dry. The menu had some great options that we want to try therefore we will be back to return again. Our server was on point! Great service and all with him dealing with 2 big group parties including ours. Think his name was Victor. Again, I highly recommend this and we cannot wait to go again!!

Amazing food and drinks. Staff were amazing also. We sampled the menu... everything was a hit…read more We will be back again!

Great bar/restaurant- we sat at the patio enjoying the weather. The food took a while to arrive…read moreprobably because they were full And busy, thankfully there was a play area To keep our daughter busy. Wife ordered a drink (can't remember the name) and I ordered a pina colada, strangely they both tasted exactly the same. Other than that the food was great. Loved my smash burger with bacon and extra patty added Will come back here if we visit port Aransas again