Our family has been coming to Rockport since I was a kid in the 90s and before then. We always go…read moreto our local favorites and this place I can tell will join that line. Inside is yummy ice cream (blue bell), fudge, truffles and unique and favorite candies and more! The place is a renovated home split into sections it also have games you can play with your kids and is just a darling atmosphere!

As an Elite Yelp reviewer, this is my first negative review. Sampling flavors IS PART OF THE FUN of…read morevisiting an ice cream shop. The experience soured when the employee said, somewhat rudely, "Just so you know, only one sample per customer." We were dumbfounded. How do you choose between two flavors after tasting just one? I couldn't, so I walked away. Ricky Dickson, Blue Bell's former CEO, might be disappointed that a Blue Bell lover didn't get the chance to taste more of his yummy flavors! I hope the shop considers allowing at least two samples so customers can enjoy choosing.

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.

We had a party of 6 and brought our red fish filets from our catch that day, which they woodgrilled…read morefor us. It was the best fish we had ever had! Really ever! It was awesome! We all cannot wait to come back and dine there again.

This used to be a great place to eat. It was always on the slower side, but the staff usually made…read moreup for it with good service and a friendly attitude. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case this visit. We were seated for 30+ minutes and no one even handed us a menu, much less offered us water or a glass of wine. While we were waiting, two other tables walked out because they hadn't even gotten drinks either. I understand holiday weekends are busy and places can be short staffed, but when you know you're going to be slammed, employees should be prepared to handle it professionally instead of taking their frustration out on paying customers. I don't need to hear about staffing issues -- I just needed basic service. Sadly, this experience was enough that I won't be coming back.

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.

Went on a Monday afternoon. Place was not too busy. Good thing we weren't really hungry - yet…read more Ordered our drinks. Tea was brewing and took 10 mins and a reminder to the waitress that I had not gotten my tea yet. Our table ordered pickle chips. 15 mins later waitress comes back and says they are out of pickle chips. When our food came out 30 mins after no fried shrimp for the fish and shrimp platter. Waitress says, "we are out of fried shrimp." Miscommunication or not hearing led to two small pieces of extra fish and no shrimp at all . And extra waiting . No refills except when we asked and sat for another 15 mins after finishing to get our bill. I ended up walking to the register and asked for the bill. They did give us credit for the fish and shrimp platter but tried to charge us for pickle chips we didn't get. More miscommunication. Everything culminated into a very frustrating visit.

Place looks fabulous and everyone was friendly. The food was akin to bar food, and the fish…read morebreading was like chicken fried steak breading. Not battered. Their food is shipped in and premade, they just deep fry it. Star of the show was the hamburger - very tasty! The air conditioner drips condensation on your food as you eat. We happened to be sitting under the large white moldy ones, so we lost our appetite when we looked up.

Swung by Jim Bobs BBQ and ordered the sliced brisket sandwich and brisket mac and cheese, both…read moreabsolutely delivered. The brisket was perfectly smoked, juicy, and piled high. No shortcuts here just solid, honest BBQ done right. And the mac and cheese? Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with brisket. While I waited I had great conversation with Jim Bob. He was a down to earth guy and it turns out we are from the same hometown. Felt less like grabbing food from a truck and more like visiting an old buddy who can really cook.

This is the best brisket I have found in Rockport. I've found other meats and sides I like at other…read moreplaces but the brisket was just okay at best. I made a second visit to Jim Bob's and picked up some ribs. My first impression after trying one is they are good... meaty, tender to the point the meat almost falls off the bone but they are still moist. It takes a good pit master to cook brisket and ribs to that sweet spot and Jim Bob seems to have it down. Only side I've tried is the beans and they are pretty good. Give this guy a try.

Amazingly fresh deli sandwiches! We enjoyed a chicken salad on croissant, a chicken wrap and a…read moregrilled cheese!! Yummy! The service quick and everyone was friendly! The wine bar is very cool. Lots of selections!

Food was good . Portions are huge . We would've done good to share . He has the trio quiche and I…read morehad spicy shrimp wrap . Will try again something different.

Subway Sandwiches: 2861 Hwy 36 N Bypass Suite suite 3…read moreRockport, Texas So we arrived in Rockport Texas at 11:30 a.m. on Monday July 27, 2020, to check on our house after Hurricane Hannah! Decided to stop at Subway for a to go order. The young lady that met me at the door was very nice and stated they were experiencing flooding in a portion of the restaurant but she could fix me a sandwich to go. I ordered my favorite, an Italian BMT with the fixins. Right behind me was a lady who also ordered. I noticed she got her order first and that should have been a tip off for me. I got home and later on I went to eat my sandwich. It was Lettuce, Tomato and chicken. Hmm! Went back to the Subway and the young lady stated that she gave my order to her and her order to me. She immediately blamed the stress caused by the flooding. Hmm. Young people, it's alright to admit you messed up! Accept responsibility - Please! You are only human and all of us make mistakes. PS: My Sandwich was terrible. First bad sandwich I've had at Subway in a very long time. Oh, well! I was hungry so I ate what I could. My qualifications as an Expert and Experienced Food and Service Critic; I have a BS in Management and have been trained in two Culinary Schools, to include on the job training at other venues. I've managed full service as well as fast food restaurants and have had my own successful Catering business. As a Culinary Trainer, I have trained personnel on how to provide superb cuisine and expert customer service. At the age of 73, I am now retired and enjoy being on the other side of the Apron.

The food was fresh, the staff smiled and were polite, I don't understand why this place has such a…read morelow rating

So I here in Rockport, Texas. More Mexican restaurants than you can shake a stick at and in the…read moremidst of searching for something new surfaces a pink building along the main road through Rockport advertising Cuban sandwiches. After a quick stop and squeal of my tires, I finagled my way onto the parking area and ultimately to the window of the Cuban food joint. Oh the Cuban sandwich was authentic and delicious. Sorry, I ate it before I thought about Yelping. However, I ordered the special of the day and have pictures of that authentic meal. It's all outdoors and limited seating but well worth stopping by, getting your Cuban grubs and head out to the bay or just sit in your vehicle and enjoy your meal..... Support this newcomer as we all need a Cuban sandwich... Did I mention they have fresh Cuban coffee? Holy samollie...

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.