Location is right on the water. Sit outside if you can for the great view. They have funny stools. They had a fun drink menu. Dog friendly patio. There were a few local cats hanging around asking for food. They didn't mess with us or our dog. Kept seagulls away. Very chill place. Including the service. lol. Service was slow but we enjoyed the food. Started with crawfish queso, so good and huge chunks of crawfish. My husband got a watermelon margarita and really loved it. He also got the catch of the day with green beans and sweet potato fries. I got blackened salmon on Alfredo. It was good but I could barely finish it. So full! read more

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Love this place. Looking for a fun place to go eat, drink and check out the sea this is your place. The food is yummy, the beer is always cold, it's huge so you can almost always get a place to sit and the mixed drinks are great. I've haven't yet visited when there is live music but I've heard it can be quite a party. Can't wait to try that out. We ordered the fried flounder sandwich, the blackened redfish and a grilled redfish and everything we ate was amazing. Highly recommend the catch of the day. Will definitely be back soon. read more

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Finally made it to Moondogs and it did NOT disappoint. The food was fantastic across the board. The boiled shrimp were perfectly cooked--tender, flavorful, and not overdone at all (which is rare). The shrimp quesadillas were also a hit, with the perfect balance of shrimp to cheese so every bite actually had both. And the crawfish queso? Easily some of the best I've had--rich, flavorful, and hard to stop eating. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Server was friendly and attentive. read more

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). read more

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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. read more

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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.

We found this place to be quite enjoyable. We were looking for a place where we could eat and look out at the water. We were seated pretty quickly. The eating area was nice. The decorations were what you would expect at such a place, fishing/dock type decor. The food was pretty good and decently tasty. None of it will win a contest but because of the whole package, we were more than pleased and would definitely return. We had a little adventure that it started raining during our meal, causing all outside diners to become inside diners and quite quickly. The only reason for the 4 stars is the food took too long to come out. read more

We've eaten at Moondogs several times. We havevnever had a bad service or food experience. The views are beautiful. Best place in the Fulton area to take in water views while getting good drinks and food. I saw complaints about service and even food and was seriously surprised. We have a special needs 18 year old and they have always worked hard to make sure we get a table fast. We have a camper in Fulton and visit frequently and Moondogs is one of our favorite spots. read more

I should have said no, but my wife said it looked good, lets try it anyway. First we should have left after hearing the table next to us complain about the service and food quality. Ok, we were seated and the restaurant was about 25 percent capacity. We ordered drinks and water and nachos, it took so long I almost forgot what I ordered, and no nachos brought, she said she would check. When she came back to check on us and take our order, Still no nachos. At this point I knew this place was a lost cause. I have to say this is the worst service from a restaurant in the Rockport, Fulton area I have ever had. I will not go back and I tell every one I know to go some were else. Believe the Yelp ratings. Horrible. Thank you. read more

Stopped here for drinks and small bites on a Sunday afternoon. Sat on the patio outside and waited for about 15 minutes and no one came to wait on us. Checked with the bartender and she was pissy acting and asked who our waiter was. Explained that no one had waited on us. Finally a waiter came over and took our order for drinks and appetizers. We sat and watched the waiter talking with the bar tender and not bringing our drinks. After another ten minutes of this we left and told the waitress to cancel our order. It was not busy and there was no reason for this other than poor management and staff. Stay away. read more

Seated pretty quickly, tried to order the oysters on the half shell was told by the waitress that the waters to still to warm for them and they were not serving them. Huh? First time I heard that down here. Tried to order the gumbo and was told they didn't not have that either, but was told the brisket soup was good which it was. Had the shrimp tacos and they were pretty good size and filled me up. This place seems to be hit or miss looking at the reviews. So if you want to roll the dice, well give it a try. Nothing about this place will blow your socks off. Definitely better eateries around. read more

Oh boy!!...don't eat the shrimp poboy. THEY DID NOT peel all of the shrimp (majority of it). Then said bc some of the sandwich was ate they were not going to comp anything. Not asking ya to comp the whole bill, but make it right. Half of the whole sandwich was left, in peices spit out, on the plate bc it was unacceptable. Further the manager, him/ herself, made absolutely zero attempt to communicate with us. The waitress was great. Very apologetic :) read more

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!! read more

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

Moondog Seaside Eatery - Redfish and boudin dirty rice special. - Seafood Near Me - Fulton, Texas

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. read more

Moondog Seaside Eatery - Soft show crab, BLT and avocado sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - Fulton, Texas

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

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

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! read more

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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. read more

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Great views. Food was subpar and most likely due to low staff, with only one waiter running the whole big restaurant. Which in my opinion is why the food was not good. Took and hour and one diner gumbo was over seasoned and the other Philly Sandwich and fries we cold. The cats enjoyed the meat. read more

We had an amazing table with a lovely view. Mostly came for drinks and appetizers. Everything was fine. Service was slow and they did not know the menu well which lead to more delays. read more

Moondog Seaside Eatery - Updated Drink menu. It will save you time. 6/19/2025 - Seafood Near Me - Fulton, Texas

Was nice to find a place that allowed our dog on the outside porch. Wife got seafood and I got a burger. Tasted good. Lil too much salt on the margarita. Needs work on the drinks. Waitress was nice. Will go back. read more

I have never had such a rude waitress as I did today at Moondogs. And the orders and tickets were so messed up. We were a group of 8 so gratuity was added. I guess she figured she was going to get a tip anyway so didn't care how she behaved. We won't go back though. read more

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

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

Warm June evening but the steady breeze on the covered patio made it pleasant. We did not order any drinks from the bar, stayed with iced tea and soft drinks. Catch of the day was grouper, I asked for it blackened with asparagus. Two in our group had the very fresh grilled jumbo shrimp; another had chicken nachos. We all agreed the food was exceptional, and the service was friendly and attentive. The cats sleeping nearby are a pleasant feature, not an issue for us. Wonderful evening out on a brief vacation in Rockport - Fulton. Recommended! read more

It's one of the few places that offers seating with a view of water. Food is okay, but service is always slow. I realize that the town is a tourist/seasonal place. But goodness. Service is good.... Just super slow read more

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

We walked in, with no one at the front, and we made the mistake of seating ourselves. All of the personnel ignored us and as we were walking out after half hour waiting on service, the girls were very snotty and made rude remarks as we were leaving. Horrible experience. This is the first time I've ever made a bad review, but this establishment deserves this poor review!!! read more

We had a group of 6 (4 adults, 2 grandkids) and ate here for dinner one night. Granted, we didn't have reservations, so we had to wait about 15 minutes. It's a nice laid back place. Nothing laid back about the food though! Seriously good! Butch is all about grouper, and they make a fabulous grouper sandwich. He's previously had it (in Florida) beer battered and fried. Here it's cornmeal batter and fried. He LOVED IT!! Indeed, he wanted it again for lunch today, but they're closed on Tuesday. I suspect we'll go again tomorrow. Meantime, I had the fish tacos with pineapple pico de gallo and spicy ranch dressing on the side to drizzle if you wish. I also had the sweet potato fries, and they too were wonderful. We ate on the patio, and yes, there were lots of kids running around yelling. I would think eating in the bar might be quieter? They had a sign up telling folks to mind their children, but apparently some parents don't care? read more

For a holiday the wait on a table for 8 was 20 minutes today for lunch. Hostess was courteous and as helpful as she could be with the crowds coming in hungry. Calamari was fresh and helped hold us over for our meals and also arrived promptly after ordering. Location is seaside so you can get a view of the water, both indoor and outdoor. The beer battered shrimp po boy was great jumbo shrimp (sans roll) and perfect amount of batter. Enjoyed the string sweet potato fries which is a free side option No fresh oysters, clam chowder, or pasta entrees today read more

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Very disappointed overall. The inexperienced waiter was trying hard, but has a bit to learn. He recommended the ribeye steak special. He assured us it was thick and could be cooked medium rare as ordered. It was thin, overcooked and tough as leather. The shrimp were excellent! I'm sorry but we won't be going back. read more

Moondog Seaside Eatery - Ribeye steak special, ordered MEDIUM RARE! - Seafood Near Me - Fulton, Texas

There is a sign that warns you the service is slow/this is not a fast food establishment so be prepared to wait. Our server was sweet and our food was fresh. The shrimp was grilled to perfection, good restaurant, good food and good drinks. read more

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We came in with a larger party (9) and was seated in less than 5 minutes. We ordered chips and salsa since it's easy and something to put in our tummy's while waiting for the meals. We figured this would be needed after reading the sign at the reception stand that warns you in advance that the food takes a while to come out (and it does). Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. I have the brisket nachos and they were really good! read more

Was a great salad! And a delish margarita. Sat outside in the deck and watched the boats come in. Lots of shade on the deck about 3 pmish. read more

Moondog Seaside Eatery - Patio view of the boats docking. - Seafood Near Me - Fulton, Texas

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Arrived back in Fulton Bay last night. Wanted a, as my child put it "knife and fork" kinda meal. We had not been to Moondog yet so we ventured inside. It's your typical seaside eatery. Open to the great outdoors, right on the gulf. It's a pretty big place, not a lot of patrons at that time. If you don't like cats ‍, don't go, but they are sweet and don't bother the patrons. The menu is simple but has a good choice of everything. I had the tacos minus the cilantro. They were pretty good. The fish was a bit dry so I shared it with my feline friend. The mango salad was dry and not sweet, but still good. I also ordered calamari and it was surprisingly delicious. The sauce was hot and runny which was odd but still ok. Crunchy! Yummy. My son ordered the Alfredo with gulf shrimp and he said it was very good. The shrimp was big and grilled. Good serving sizes too. For us, the service was quick and easy. Some others were complaining but they had only been seated a few minutes prior. The issue was quickly resolved once the employee was enlightened. We will go back. Mostly for the feline company....but also to try other items on the menu. read more

Group of 4 -- 2 adults and 2 kids -- on a Sunday afternoon at 3pm. Not very busy, but still a 20-minute wait. Sat outside on a nice patio overlooking the water and a server came up right away. It went downhill from there. We ordered waters and soft drinks and then waited, and waited. And saw our server bring drinks out to other tables. The bartenders on the patio were having fun with the local patrons and cussing loud enough for all to hear...plus sitting and vaping and being loud and obnoxious. After 15-20 minutes, still no drinks. Made eye contact with the server and he acknowledged that we were waiting, but then we waited longer. Finally got up and left. Went to the Irish restaurant down the street and had a great experience! Won't be visiting Moondog again. read more

Great food and service. Yes, there was a wait, but it's busy. I would rather eat at a place everyone wants to go than not. It made our time special especially since we could bring the pups. Our waitress was great. read more

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

Went to Moondogs today for lunch because we had our dog with us and they are pet friendly if you want to sit out on the patio... Of course, my husband went rogue and had the burger that has a crispy tortilla in the middle with green chilies (that is way out of the box for him) but he thought it was great and he gave me a bite and it was so juicy. I almost wrecked my shirt. Lol I had the shrimp tacos and the shrimp was cooked perfectly with cabbage and mango salsa. They were awesome. I also had sweet potato fries with their spicy ranch and standby people. It will kick you in the face. ( it really sneaks up on you, but I like it that way) I also have their grand margarita which was awesome and my husband had their bloody Mary, which was also really good! I was going to give only four stars cause the service was a little slow but it was absolutely freezing outside and I didn't want to blame her for not wanting to come out there lol so I'm gonna give a five star!!!! Also, she brought a big bowl of water for the dog, so Lexi was happy.!!! Beautiful location right on the water. Just check the weather before you takeoff and go.!!! read more

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