We visited Paradise Key twice on our most recent trip to Rockport and both times we were impressed…read moreby how quickly we were able to get a bayside view seat, the speed at which we were able to get our food and how delicious everything was. Granted, we did visit during the off-peak season (beginning of October) but nevertheless we enjoyed our meals and would highly recommend trying them out for food that is tasty and doesn't break the bank in a relaxed environment! We got the Nacho Paradise with chicken (absolutely HUGE serving of nachos that you will have leftovers for!) and the Garlic Parmesan Wings in Paradise (very tasty and freshly made) for appetizers. For mains, I got the Mini Shrimp Boil (also super flavorful, a tad on the too salty side but an excellent portion size) and the Coco Shrimp on day 2 (I LOVED how fresh the coconut flavor was and the orange marmalade it comes with was a very nice compliment). My husband got the Pecan Crusted Snapper with mashed potatoes and really enjoyed it too. We will be back!

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.

I visited Nemo's Seafood Grill while on a day trip in Rockport. The food pictures online looked…read moregood but I didn't expect to find such interesting and delicious seafood there! I had reasonable expectations and Nemo's still managed to exceed them. Both the interior and exterior of the restaurant are unremarkable. But don't let the boring decor fool you, the food was solid. I had grilled scallops, cabbage and green beans. Sounds like a weird assortment, doesn't it? But it knocked my socks off! First of all, the sea scallops were absolutely amazing. Though simply cooked in butter and spices, they tasted fresh, on par with large scallops I had bought at Whole Foods in the past and cooked at home, perhaps even better. (Okay there were better, I admit it... But I pride myself in being a good cook nonetheless!) The side of cabbage was delish. I mean, guys, I don't even care for cabbage, I don't normally like it. But it struck me when I looked at the menu, seeing a Vietnamese section, that the owners aren't your typical Texan cooks. They're eclectic. When when I see originality, I have to try it. The green beans were also fresh, simple but well put together, without bacon, the way they should be, because that's how my grandma used to cook them (grandma is always right, sorry not sorry.) That's right, eating at Nemo's reminded be of home cooking at its best, made with heart and care. I didn't expect to find that in Rockport of all places, nothing less than a meal that took me to new places, and simultaneously down memory lane. My husband had the catfish and his portion was generous. He also had a side of their special pineapple coleslaw, which is in all ways superior to traditional coleslaw. Regular coleslaw sucks, big time. Nemo's is a long overdue improvement upon the original recipe. I stole some of his coleslaw. When you serve me coleslaw anywhere else, I set it aside, and unless someone else eats it, it ends up in the trash. Just saying. So, all in all, while the place looks absolutely boring and undedicated in many ways, the food made up for lack of ambiance. I'd go back.

TLDR: Nemo's is a strip mall restaurant that serves seafood and Vietnamese food. It's one of the…read morefew spots in town that offers alligator. While the menu is pleasantly diverse, the food left something to be desired (e.g. overbreaded & overcooked coconut shrimp). The kids menu is 100% deep fried. I don't mind the strip mall location (some of the most amazing restaurants reside there) or the tacky decor (i.e. a poster of an open window on the wall). However, I just wasn't impressed by the food. My main dish -- the coconut shrimp -- was very heavily breaded. The shrimp lost its succulent texture and became one with the breading. Sort of like a mushy organism. Some of the best coconut shrimp I've had has always been lightly breaded -- where the shrimp still retains its pop and is complemented by the batter, not smothered by it. The sides didn't impress either. The cabbage was okay but the creamed corn was a fail altogether. The cream was super liquid-y and sank to the bottom while the flavorless corn sat on top. Unlike the shrimp which united with the breading, the corn seceded from the cream. The alligator was probably the best part. It was pretty heavily breaded but since the tough texture of gator works best when concealed (unlike shrimp), it worked well. The kids' menu was pretty disappointing. It was on brand (fried shrimp, fried fish, chicken strips -- all served with fries). However, I was really hoping to find at least one option that wasn't battered and deep fried. Even just a grilled cheese or a hamburger. The shrimp and the chicken tasted pretty good but once again, heavily breaded. Oh, I must give credit where it is due -- the fries were actually really good! Service was mostly great. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. She did forget an extra side that we ordered but we had plenty of food so it wasn't a big deal.

Wonderful fresh shrimp, and other frozen specialties( frozen red fish, shrimp wraps). I have been…read moregoing there since 2006. Love Flowers and her family. Store is exceptionally clean with good prices. So many of my out of town friends buy their shrimp there to take back up to the Hill Country and beyond. My husband and I belonged to the Rockport Yacht club for over 15 years. I learned from the leader who had been there for years to always buy my best shrimp from Flowers. i have never been disappointed. Enjoy!

Long standing seafood market started by Flower and now run by her sister. Good source of shrimp,…read moreand I bought a nice whole flounder recently. Clean, and attractive little store. Friendly service.

We enjoyed a nice family dinner with our party of 5. The food was fresh and flavorful. We enjoyed…read morethe shrimp fettuccini, the steaks were cooked to perfection! So many good options for appetizers as well. The staff was very efficient, everyone was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the art museum vibes. We will be back!

We have a Home-run in Rockport!…read more Food: Lump crap with capers in lemon butter was an appetizer. Crab is fresh and flavor with the caper to balance, amazing! The house salad with the garlic vinaigrette was delicious and perfectly sized. I had the catch of the day which was blackened Cobia and boy was it fire. Atmosphere: As fancy as it gets in rockport. But also welcoming to casual. This is my favorite spot in rockport hands down. I'll be back :)

From the time my wife and I entered the restaurant, the waitress and waiters were very courteous…read more The food here was what I have been waiting for. I will be back again and again.

Easy to get to,,,first time there. We both had the snow crab legs and the shrimp special, a popular…read moreplate. She ordered a club soda and I had a draft beer, so the bill came out to about $120. Everything was delicious and we had a great dining experience. Glad to see they sing Happy Birthday and put that funny, red crabby hat on their victims. It reminded me of the ole' Eat at Joe's Crabshack back home. When in Rockport, go visit the Boil House!

I was invited to go to a "great dining experience" by friends who make this a very regular favorite…read moreof theirs. It did not disappoint! If you are afraid of getting your fingers into your food, this is not the place for you. I loved it because it is so different from anything I have ever experienced. The food was great and plentiful. The experience of sharing one pot of food dumped out in front of us was so much fun! Good food, great service and a perfect place to just have a great time with friends. Very relaxing and so much fun! I've already returned and have made this a favorite place of my own! I will go on my own, but having friends to share the experience bumps this up to another level.

Was a great experience, great service, great , food, and our server Sierra was AMAZING!read more

Absolutely hit the spot. The food was delicious and service was great!…read more Kids loved their meals as well! Cute place... we will be back on our next trip.

The seafood was hot and BOY a lot of food! The plates and servings are huge. Good prices…read more The service was good. Our waitress was helpful and served our food quickly. But, be prepared they only accept CASH. They do have an atm available for use.

Great food, service and ambiance at Copano's in downtown Rockport. They have one of the best…read moreappetizers I have had, the Scallops Dynamite and the shrimp and crab deviled eggs. They have great seafood, salmon is delicious. Great chicken, pastas, and steaks. I loved the pork chop with amazing mashed potatoes.

I was very disappointed with the seafood offerings at this restaurant. There was far too much…read moreemphasis on pasta and heavy sauces, which overwhelmed the flavor of the fish rather than complementing it. Surprisingly, there were no "just shrimp"dinner options available. Only with pasta. The prime beef was satisfactory but nothing memorable. A side of Brussels sprouts, which carried an additional upcharge, arrived late and did not come out with the rest of the meal, further detracting from the experience. Overall, the pricing felt excessive for the quality and selection provided. On a positive note, the venue itself, while somewhat dated, was clean and well maintained.

Food was great! Service was super friendly!…read moreGreat atmosphere! I would come back. All that we ordered was fresh and extremely delicious.

First, not dog friendly. Second: extremely overpriced…read more Third: food taste way below average. We had the gumbo. Very below average taste We had Stuffed flounder filet. Tasted like it came out of a bag of frozen fish from COSTCO. Mixed veggies. Meh. Oysters were 6 of them, tiny, $10 for 6?!!! Scallops, we had to take them home, and re season them. At least now they have flavor. The bread pudding was average. Would not recommend this place.

Good service and relaxing atmosphere…read more Service and atmosphere: As mentioned above haha. Our server was friendly and helpful. The restaurant has good seaside vibe. There are plenty of seating options on the patio where they also have opened bar area. The restaurant can accommodate many guests inside too. Food and drinks: Good selection of seafood dishes. I opted for wild caught salmon. The fish was cooked and seasoned well. We also chose sandwich with crab which was equally tasty. They offer great variety of cocktails. Pricing: $$ - definitely not overpriced and worth it.

Disgusting Kitchen Standards & An Absolute Joke of a "Discount"…read moreLet me start by saying our waitress was awesome. She was attentive, polite, and this 1-star review has absolutely nothing to do with her. This is entirely on management and the kitchen staff. We came in as a party of four and ordered appetizers. As soon as they hit the table, we pulled out two long hairs--one in each appetizer--right in front of our waitress. She was visibly startled and asked what she could do. Trying to be understanding guests, we told her not to worry, and she apologized and said she'd speak to the Back of House. When the main courses arrived, the food was okay, though it seriously lacked flavor and desperately needed salt. But the real insult came when the bill arrived. Since we had actual hair served in our food, we politely asked our waitress if a discount could be applied. She apologized, mentioned she hadn't been sure how to handle it initially, and went to speak to the manager. After a long wait, she came back with a "discounted" bill. The original total was $179 and change. The manager's grand gesture of a discount brought it down to $173 and change. But here is the absolute kicker: because we paid with a card, they tacked on debit card fees that brought the final total right back up to $179. Where the hell is the actual discount? In this day and age, almost no one carries cash. Sneaking in extra card fees to completely wipe out a "complimentary" discount for serving us hair is cheap, manipulative, and terrible business. If you're going to charge card fees, embed them in the food prices like a reputable establishment. Between whoever is cooking in the back without a hairnet and a management team that thinks a net-zero "discount" fixes serving unsanitary food, we will absolutely never be back. Step up your hygiene and your management standards.