Ambiance was perfect for our anniversary. We loved all the lights and rustic charm! Service was spot on and our server did not disappoint. My steak as amazing and I loved the salad and greens for a side! I gave 4 stars because we were disappointed with the fish selection for the Texas Gulf Coast! Tilapia??? Ewww! How about Pecan crusted snapper or something better than tilapia! We hope to come back and see a better fish selection! I know Rockport has fishermen! Hit one up! read more

This is literally one of the best restaurants in the state of Texas. We've been coming here for nearly 20 years and have never had anything that isn't fantastic. Their service is exceptional, the food is so good, and the atmosphere beautiful. If you get to Fulton, you gotta come! read more

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One of our favorite places, food is always great, the bloody mary royal and lemon drop martini are the best, atmosphere is quirky, staff outstanding we always meet people we know even from out of town and of course Cheryl is always there to meet and greet. Gordon & Judy Island read more

My husband owns a home in Rockport and we are there one night about three years ago. He got food poisoning. I was fine but he thinks it was the food he ordered. He and I ordered different items. Anyway, we haven't eaten there since. read more

This place is so stinking cute! We went here for Father's Day unexpectedly because the restaurant we drive to town for lost power due to lightning. I'm sad for them but happy to have gone here instead. Eclectic charm is the best way to describe the place. The staff were friendly and greeted us and the service was great throughout our visit. We went for Sunday brunch which had such a fun menu. I wanted to try the potatoes with duck fat which didn't come with my meal but they offered substitutes before I even asked! I was part of a group of five and we all got very different main meals. The chef and/or owner? brought our starters which was fried green tomatoes that were the star of the meal. Actually, I think it was the blue cheese and bacon that did it. The combination of tangy, smoky, tart, and creamy crunch was perfect. Plus, the acid from the green tomatoes cut through the ranch. For my main I had the fried oysters with the above mentioned duck fat potatoes. Others had eggs Benedict, omelettes, and fried shrimp. There were zero complaints. I've already recommended this place to anyone that has mentioned heading down to Rockport. read more

If I could score less I would. This establishment claims to be a tiki lounge ( which is a bar)/slash restaurant. On April 18th 2026 around 5/6pm, myself and my boyfriend entered Cheryl's- we were greeted by a Caucasian woman . Who was VERY rude. We Asked if we could sit at the bar, she immediately asked if we were going to eat. I said "maybe just a drink" (wasn't sure on the menu at that point- would need to look at the menu while I have a "tiki" drink was my plan ). We then were asked to leave (very rudely) because she claimed we can't get service unless we are eating too. Verbatim she said " this is a restaurant not a bar". I have never been treated with such prejudice rude behavior as she looked me over and made that statement. I didn't even feel the need to explain that I talked my boyfriend into taking me there to have a Tiki drink at Cheryl's TIKI lounge before we decided on where to eat dinner. We were considering eating at Cheryl's once looking at the menu - at least an appetizer with our drink. But since we were greeted with such rudeness and prejudice- I just said okay and walked out. It's quite possible if you are brown in ethnicity, that you will get treated bad at Cheryl's. On first impression- it's small and looks dirty. Staff are rude. Bad decor and it's not a tiki lounge. I suggest they change the name. I will be sharing this on social media as well. So we ended up going to Moondog for dinner.. much better place and very friendly staff and the food was yummy. read more

Cheryl's - Cheryl's Tiki Lounge and restaurant- do not waste your time visiting - New American Near Me - Fulton, Texas

Great food, great ambiance, super service. Highly recommend! It's our go to place for out of town quests!

Holy shi...This place is great! Ribeye, baked potato, brussel sprouts, key lime pie and crème brûlée. Magnificence in Fulton, TX.

Friday evening vibes were great, service was good, the Brussel sprouts were perfection, actually all the food was on point. I don't know why I waited so long to come here for dinner! The last time I came to Cheryl's they were only doing beignets and cafe au lait, so it was way back maybe like 2010 or something! I shouldn't have put it off, we have been missing out. read more

Excellent dinner!! We ordered the snapper and it was delectable! Crème Brûlée was so good too. We will be back whenever we're in town!

Since 2004, this is the best place to dine in Rockport-period. The food, service and ambiance are unmatched. Consistency is important for building a restaurant's reputation and ensuring customer loyalty; and Cheryl's is inevitably consistent. Cheryl's is my go-to when I'm not in the mood to cook and my go-to recommendation to friends, family and visitors. read more

Cheryl's - New Orleans style beignets with powdered sugar and jam - New American Near Me - Fulton, Texas

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Food good. Wine list had a decent selection of Napa wines at a reasonable markup. They fixed our one problem. Nice environment -- like a homey pub that makes real ("fine") food. I liked the music. They stayed open late and didn't rush us out. A real restaurant. And the best red meat I had in a Texas. Five stars. A happy place. P.S.: I went to multiple other nice restaurants in the area (Rockport and beyond) and this one blew them all away. read more

My husband and I are vegan they were super accommodating and mindful even changed out the butter on the artichoke app and left off the cheese on our salads. Totally blown away by flavor and presentation. Thanks read more

Cheryl's - Black bean burrito - New American Near Me - Fulton, Texas

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So good, we went back for brunch the next morning. Dinner and service were exceptional! I will always go here when I'm back in Rockport. The apps, drinks, dinner and dessert were so unbelievably delicious! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Visiting from Galveston. Saw reviews on Yelp and wanted to try them out. Came in for brunch August 16, 2020 at 11am with 2 locals (who had never been here before either) Today, Cheryl has friend volunteers helping her because she has no staff. She had a lawyer and an accountant serving us!!! (They did great) We all had eggs benedict...2 classics and 1 fried oyster...we cleaned our plates. We all had mimosas and bloody Mary's...tasty SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS COVID practices in place with staff (except the owner, Cheryl didn't wear a mask...oops!) They even had one homemade sanitizer bottle on the table that you could keep. read more

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Very interesting that the only 5 stars for this establishment are 'patrons' who have very, very few reviews. The word is that Cheryl asks friends to post favorable reviews to boost Yelp ratings, and it would appear to be true based on our experience. The service last week was borderline insulting, unless you were 'in-the-know'. We were greeted with lackluster enthusiasm. Sat quickly but received not much attention following. When we did get attention, we asked several menu related questions. Our server was interrupted and left. Decided to take our hard earned money elsewhere. read more

We went for lunch on a Sunday and it was delicious! The service was delicious! We had the salmon omelet and the burger! read more

Cheryl's - Burger - New American Near Me - Fulton, Texas

We just celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary at Cheryl's By the Bay. I was overwhelmed with the love and joy we felt when we entered the restaurant. Cheryl personally made sure the flowers my husband had ordered were on the table waiting for us along with champagne. Cheryl, Kendra and Ernie made our night magical. We live in San Antonio but we visit Rockport several times a year and we ALWAYS dine at Cheryl's when we are there. Food is TERRIFIC. Love this restaurant and Cheryl and her staff. read more

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The food was fantastic. We got the salmon Benedict, the pecan praline French toast, and the French omelet. Everything was awesome! Service wasn't awesome, but with such a fun atmosphere and good coffee, it's a small price to pay. It's definitely a little pricey, but worth it. read more

Cheryl's - French omelet - New American Near Me - Fulton, Texas

We absolutely love this place. Great atmosphere and cocktails. The Diablo oysters were my favorite. The steak was excellent. We really, really enjoyed the bananas foster as well. We will definitely be back. The service was outstanding too! read more

We like the food, and drinks with Brazilian flare. Sometimes we like the atmosphere just depends on who is working or day of the week.

One of the best restaurants in Rockport serving good food in a comfortable setting. Interesting selection of food cuisines, attractively presented. Attentive service. There is a bar room that I found more comfortable than the main dining room. Highly recommend the shrimp curry. read more

Boss is crazy food is good fried green tomatoes/stuffed dates ,steaks ,lamb.....she has it really cute in there

Ok let me preface this review by the experience I had within I visited with my partner. We were greeted promptly and sat at a very nice table. The staff was extremely nice and the food was delicious. Their French omelette is fantastic as are the potatoes fried in duck fat. My partner had the French toast that was also really good. So my experience here was perfect and based on that alone would give it 5 stars. Would I go back...well the answer is no. Based not only reviews I've read on Yelp but also after discussions with other local business people, I can't support a business that discriminates in any fashion. Turning people away because they want to wear a mask is so wrong especially when you read that many of those people had conditions where Covid could really put them at risk. I suppose a business has a right to refuse service to anyone, bust we also have voices to protest. read more

Amazing atmosphere and great service! Delicious food and eclectic vibes! Get there at the right time and show up dressed to impress!

Love love love loved it Almost got nervous to go from reading reviews but it was the top 5 best dining experiences and service we've had in Rockport in 10 years Brunch was delicious, we can't wait to go back for dinner! Fun and funky indoors! Also pretty dark and cold which we loved and needed to escape from the heat with! read more

Amazing! Best chicken cutlets ever! The whole experience was wonderful. Liz and Kendra are so personable, too.

When I entered the restaurant, I was told that mask wearing was not allowed because it made the "regular" customers feel uncomfortable. I was told that if I didn't like that policy, I should find another place to eat. That is what I did. read more

Cheryl's - Here is the "Welcome sign" at the entrance. - New American Near Me - Fulton, Texas

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The shrimp and grits were flawless! We came here because we wanted something different. In the three years we've been together, we haunt the usual places if I'm not cooking. I am so glad we happened to go by. I read the reviews prior and the one-star folks made me lol. Obviously she doesn't need your good reviews because she has a loyal local following. Go in and behave and you'll be treated well. She was so nice to us, as was our lovely server. However, we did not enter acting pretentious and like we should be treated better than everyone else. It was great! We will be back! read more

Every time we are in Rockport we make sure we have a meal at Cheryl's. The food is amazing. The owner and staff go out of their way to meet your needs. Brooks and the rest of the staff were extremely helpful to us Friday evening. They made us feel so welcome that we returned for dinner on Saturday night and brunch on Sunday. The food was delicious as always. They make the best martinis in town! Thank you Cheryl and your team. Julia & Martin Custer read more

If you are a party of 2-4 on a Thursday, Cheryl's will be a fantastic and memorable experience you will savor. When you bring back 20 of your friends on Saturday, you will second guess your decision. Cheryl's has a unique menu and ambiance... no one will mistake it for a chain or any other restaurant. I love the appetizer menu. Chorizo cheese things are pan-fried chorizo quesadillas and the bacon wrapped dates in a white sauce over rice is something angels eat. I guarantee you will find a wide variety of dishes you have never seen at any other restaurant. It's just not a place to take a crowd... on a weekend. It's plenty spacious, but it's run with minimum staff. Often times it's just Cheryl herself and the chef. Sometimes she has one or maybe two additional staff. The sign above the front door warns you before you even walk in. Heed it. It's her truth. If you do go with your sig other on a Wednesday or Thursday, I'll guarantee it's one of the most memorable restaurant experiences anywhere. read more

Didn't like the restaurant primarily because of the service. Items were forgotten. We waited for 20 minutes to get the check and had to do our own calculations because they won't do separate checks. I won't return. read more

Always a tremendous culinary adventure. Consistently impressive. Cheryl knows what she's doing and has created an embracing establishment and menu to match. read more

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Hate to leave a bad review for a small business but our experience was that bad. My husband and I stopped in based off the recommendation of a local. We wished we would have read the yelp reviews first, all the 1 star reviews are true. We stood awkwardly waiting to be acknowledged for a table for quite some time, followed by terrible service. Preference and service is catered to locals. Locals who sat next to us got their food before us although we ordered about 10 minutes before them. The food is mediocre at best. Above all, we both had to hit the toilet within 2 hours of eating there. Will not be back and do not recommend. read more

Great food, nice Atmosphere, one of our favorite places for brunch in rockport. The bacon wrapped dates are so yum. Service was good.

Anyone who says that Cheryl's isn't the best food within 100 miles is wrong. What keeps up coming back? It's the unique recipes that are consistently perfect, the friendly staff, the relaxed environment, and the best chocolate creme brulee on the planet. Thanks Cheryl! read more

Simply Amazing! This is definitely a hidden jewel! Cheryl is lovely and so is the staff. We will definitely be back. So happy that we came. The food is great and the atmosphere is too. read more

Good food and nothing beyond that. Great hostess and server. Unfortunately, the spinich side dish was gritty. We let the server know so the kitchen was aware but she opted to escalate it. I'm guessing the person in charge was the one who came to our table and asked "So, what seems to be the problem?" while staring into the distance. So we explained to her that there was grit in the spinach--nothing more nothing less. Her response to this was that we should let her know how to avoid the problem and so she could also learn for her benefit, while still not making eye contact. She then proceeded to tell us that "it was probably because the spinach has....." she paused and didn't finish her sentence. Then she proceeded to offer a substitute (which we appreciated but it wasn't necessary like we'd let her and the server know already). Two takeaways: the kitchen staff may not be as careful as one expected to prep and whomever this person was didn't care. But, back to the food. The burger was good. The cheesy grits with shrimp mediocre. Not a bad food experience but certainly not worth of all the praise this restaurant gets. read more

A Hidden Gem! I hate to spread the word; I want to keep this fabulous place to myself. Excellent brunch, my husband and I sat at the bar on a Sumday morning. I had eggs Benedict with quail on green tomatoes, and they were perfectly prepared. My husband had the chicken fried pork with eggs and loved it. Good bloody mary and French 75. Service and food was impeccable. Thanks, Cheryl. A new must anytime we are in the area. read more

Cheryl's - Sorry, I forgot to take a picture before I began eating. Eggs Benedict with quail and cheese grits. - New American Near Me - Fulton, Texas

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Very eclectic-some say eccentric-dining place Very interesting and diverse menu. Everything we had was wonderful from appetizers through desserts. It's not cheap but overall a reasonable value for what you get The service was warm and attentive Cheryl herself was a delight to talk to-she'd made the Grand Marnier chocolate cake that morning. Many of the others diners seemed to be regulars. read more