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    Moondog Seaside Eatery

    2.9 (716 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Softshell crab and Mahi Mahi sandwich
    Samantha B.

    I sure learned my lesson here to really believe the Yelp reviews...but figuring everyone deserves a chance we stopped by Moondog to form our own opinions. They were, unfortunately, not good. As mentioned, service was s-l-o-w. Being at the beach, this isn't typically an issue as you are there for the ambiance and a cold drink right? That is, unless the cold drink takes 15 minutes to arrive and...isn't cold. We also asked our server what was in the Texas Mule that makes it "Texas" and he replied "I actually have no idea." Dear reader, it is a regular mule with Tito's vodka. Still holding onto hope, we placed our orders and wondered if we would be eating it for lunch, or dinner by the time it showed up. The food arrived and we dove in, starving enough to eat (almost) anything. Off the bat, the loaded baked potato which I was assured came with sour cream and butter was lacking on both. Thus, dry, I asked our server for some condiments twice before he brought them out and I was nearly done. The ketchup he promised never arrived. The sandwich was ok, but nothing to write home about, as was the soft shell crab. For the amount of time it took to come out, I was so hoping for some intense elbow grease homemade dishes - but they were unfortunately very obviously either pre-prepared and frozen items and things that took nearly zero effort to throw together. A pretty big dissapointment compared to all the other places I have tried in Rockport, which is a shame because the location and environment are the kind that would make you want to hang around for a few hours (as long as it was by choice).

    Charlene P.

    I was wanting to eat on the water so we decided to come to Moondog. Honestly, I was a bit worried as the reviews were not great. Wow! Such a great experience. Our waitress was so fun and attentive. Our gulf shrimp were so fresh that we ended up ordering a second serving. The house wine was nice. But best of all was the view!!! We had such fun time watching the shrimp boats come in for the day.

    Oysters Oysters Oysters....
    Alan N.

    Had a great time. Sitting seaside for any meal is a great atmosphere. The service was a little slow, but not a big issue. Food was delicious and filling. The oysters are a must. Highly recommend!!

    Redfish and boudin dirty rice special.

    The first place we stop when we come to Rockport. Always have great food and service! Love the view and the atmosphere.

    Soft show crab, BLT and avocado sandwich.

    My wife and I had a great lunch here. I have the soft shell crab, BLT and avocado sandwich which was super duper yummy. Fries and shrimp were standard. It was a boiling hot afternoon, but we sat outside and the breeze and shade made it perfectly pleasant with a great view. Best part was our waiter, Zim. He was attentive and the service was quick. We actually didn't have to wait long for anything and he had us laughing and smiling the whole time.

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    Rebecca C.

    Every time I am in Rockport, I always make it a point to stop at Moondog! The food is always delicious & the patio with a the view is so beautiful. I went on a Saturday, so it was a bit busy & service could have been faster but everything else was perfect. The Brussels sprouts were delicious, I could get a whole plate of them. All the food was amazing. Will be back again!

    We come to the coast yearly for Labor Day, and stumbled upon moondog last year. The grilled shrimp plate is the absolute best tasting shrimp I've ever had. My husband got the catch of the day, grouper, and cleaned his plate. On top of everything, they had a green apple White Claw, which I've never seen before and was a really fun surprise. Our server, Sheila, was wonderful and had great insight on the menu. Not the mention sitting on the covered porch on a beautiful coastal day. We love Moon Dog and look forward to coming back--hopefully before next Labor Day weekend.

    Updated Drink menu.  It will save you time. 6/19/2025

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    Jaimie is the best server! This was the perfect spot the view was 10/10!! Can't wait to eat here again.

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    Food was great. Portions large. Huge beer batter fried shrimp. Okra was perfect and service was good.

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    Food is good. Service is good. Ambiance is good. We enjoy the views and the beach my atmosphere.

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    Great service. Best chicken fried ribeye steak & bake! Yummy salad and shrimp gumbo. 5 stars! And a great ocean view.

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    It was a positive experience. You never know here. Service and food were very good. Service was just okay but the view made up for it

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    Great place , food was cold ! Food was good . People waiting on us was new and a little odd

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    This is the best place to go as far as I'm concerned. I've never had bad food here.. the service is great.

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    Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas - Ceviche with octopus in front .  I liked it the best

    Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas

    4.4(97 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I love Tapas, and especially when a large table gets into sharing mode and orders together…read more However, I'm sure we sacrificed a table with a view since large tables don't usually occupy prime real estate. We were lucky to get the last serving of their evening special, Paella, which was among the best versions of this dish I have eaten, even including the first time I tried it in Barcelona back in 1959 as a college student. The portion was generous enough to satiate the five of us that shared it. With that, we added Corn Ribs, the Tuna Tostada, Patatas Bravas, and Crab Crostini. That was the perfect quantity for five. This is a five star restaurant in every regard, except perhaps for ambiance. The food was uniformly excellent and some of it was exceptional. The Tuna Tostada left me longing for more, and there was a generous amount of crab on the Crostini. The Corn Ribs brought corn-on-the-cobb to a new level. The one disappointment was that the salmon in the salad came out medium rare, which in my opinion is the way is should be served, but the menu probably should have warned that it would be prepared that way. This was cheerfully and quickly fixed, so no harm and no foul. We will surely return.

    First time here but def not our last, in fact just made our second reservation!…read more We had heard wonderful things about this place and they were not wrong. We reserved early for NYE because we are old, lol, and so glad we landed on Gabriela's. We started out with the Pina Colada Azul's and they were amazing. For eats we had the corn ribs, the Ahi tuna tostada, and the Queso de Cabra. All were soooo good. I don't even do tuna and had two bites because they were so good. I'm a huge fan of the corn ribs and the goat cheese though. We finished with the calamari which was just as good as everything else had been. Light breading, not oily at all and plated with plenty of lemons and a very tasty sauce. I would recommend everything we had. We finished with the bread pudding and the chocolate torte! Again both were amazing, and I don't like even like bread pudding but this one was amazing. The pistachios put it over the top for me. So it was a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to be back. Let me end with Leslie and Candace in the bar, they are so great that I wouldn't even consider sitting at a table if they are on the bar. Thanks ladies for a great NYE dinner!

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    Charlotte Plummer Seafare Restaurant - Bread Pudding (with birthday candle)

    Charlotte Plummer Seafare Restaurant

    2.8(560 reviews)
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    Charlotte Plummer's has a great waterfront setting, but my experience landed somewhere in the…read moremiddle. The salad bar was just okay, and the dressing selection was surprisingly limited. There wasn't a single vegan‑friendly option--no balsamic, no simple oil‑and‑vinegar--so that part definitely missed the mark. They also charge full price for the all‑you‑can‑eat salad bar even if you only want one plate. I thought that was a bit silly, but rules are rules. I also tried their blue mimosa, which was new on the menu. It didn't taste any different from a regular mimosa, so I'm pretty sure it was just champagne with blue curaçao for color. Fun to look at, but nothing special flavor‑wise. On the positive side, everyone in my group who ordered seafood was thrilled. My friend's coconut shrimp was cooked perfectly--crispy, not greasy, and with just the right amount of coconut so it wasn't overwhelming. Several people at our table ordered the crab cakes, and they all raved about how good they were. Overall, the seafood seems to be the star here, but the salad bar and drink execution could use some attention.

    My husband and I just arrived in Rockport and wanted to have a nice intimate dinner date. We were…read morereally hungry for some good food and I was looking through restaurants and came upon Charlotte Plummer Seafare Restaurant. I was too hungry to look through the reviews I just saw the photos and figured it be a nice ambience. I do want to add we got there 45 mins before closing time so this may be a reason why the food was subpar. We walked in and the hostess greeted us and sat us outside, I wanted to have a nice view of the dock. We sat down, it was eerily quiet... there was another party sitting adjacent from us. It was a bit awkward, no music, just silence.... Anyway, our waitress came in and helped us. I had no problem with the staff they were really kind. We get our food, the Gumbo tasted okay, tasted like veggie soup in a can. Husband liked the tortilla soup. We ordered chips and salsa, salsa tasted store bought. I ordered a ribeye with linguine and veggies. Husband ordered chicken fried steak with baked potato. The linguini was hard and dry as if left out for hours so I asked for a baked potato, the baked potato was room temp and a bit hard, same with my husband's. The ribeye was good though. I would not come back unfortunately, the place has potential given its right by the dock. If I do go back, it will just be for drinks.

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    Old Fulton Seafood Cafe & Steakhouse - Escargot

    Old Fulton Seafood Cafe & Steakhouse

    4.3(214 reviews)
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    Been here at the adjoining martini bar many times but have only eaten in the restaurant twice…read more First time was for prime rib night when our 10 yr old granddaughter came to visit. She loved her pasta and finished a huge piece of chocolate cake which sadly they don't have anymore. (Boo)! Hubs hands the prime rib and I had the filet and both were great. Second time we had the fish and chips special and the cod was cooked perfectly and was crunchy. Fries were awesome as well. Not only does this place boasts the best fufu martinis in Rockport but their food can't be beat either. We will def be back to try other tasty items on the menu.

    We went here to celebrate and it might be in a strip mall but it's lovely and classy inside. We…read morewere greeted right away and taken to our table even though we were early for our reservation. We ordered shrimp cocktail for an appetizer and it was good. For dinner I had the flounder and even though the piece was thin, it was cooked perfectly and delicious. Well balanced with just the right amount of spices. My dad ordered his favorite, coconut shrimp, and said it was some of the best he's had (and he's had a lot of coconut shrimp!). The lemon drops were not very flavorful but the wine with dinner was great! The server was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a wonderful way to cele with my family!

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