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The Downing Bottles and Bites, Rockwall, TX

The Downing Bottles and Bites

4.9
4.9
149 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
Rockwall native, Chef David Hoffman and his wife, restaurant and wine industry veteran Jenni Hoffman, opened The Downing Bottles & Bites in order to bring their experience and expertise home to historic Downtown Rockwall. When you stop in, you'll be greeted by our retail and tasting area, where you can purchase wine and craft beer by the bottle to enjoy at home.
Or stay awhile in our cozy café, where Chef David and his team serve up the very best small plates, sandwiches, and salads, desserts. Our full-bar offers seasonal and classic cocktails, fine wines, and craft beer. With both indoor and patio seating, it's the best spot for a date, girl's night, family dinner, or quick weekday lunch in Rockwall.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (469) 769-7090
  • Website
    http://thedowningbnb.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef David Hoffman

Menu

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What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Best Food

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Contemporary American

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Downing Bottles and Bites is a "gem" in Rockwall, offering "exceptional food" and "wonderful service" in a cozy ambiance. Guests love the "unbeatable" wine list and charcuterie boards, along with a varied, thoughtfully prepared menu. The charming patio and welcoming vibe make it perfect for any occasion.

149 Reviews

  1. Estee

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite neighborhood gems! We visit often and have never been disappointed. Wine flights and a cheese board on the patio on a beautiful evening... need I say more?!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time at the Downing. The staff is wonderful and the food is delicious. We would recommend this place to anyone!

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  3. Alice

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing place and dining experience! Wonderful food, friendly, attentive staff and a very fun vibe. You will not be disappointed!

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  4. Jo

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our book club has so many great choices where to merr egg t up in Rockwall. This gem meets all of needs, hands down!

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  5. Susie

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and delicious, just like always!

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  6. Dan

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding, friendly service. Delicious food served in manageable portions. Fairly extensive wine list and delightful cocktails. Highly recommended for an enjoyable experience!

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  7. Susie

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Downing is one of my very favorite places in Rockwall. The seared Salmon is my favorite! It is always cooked to perfection! I can count on it to be the same delicious dish every time I order it! I love the Downing!

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  8. Jo

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our book club always meets here once a month for a superb experience. There are other places in Rockwall where we could go and we’ve tried them—-not more than once! But, we always come back to Downing’s Bottles n Bites!!

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  9. Terri

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I ate at the bar which is our favorite spot. The new Salmon dish was excellent. I thought I might bring home some, but I could not stop eating!! This restaurant amazing. Owned by locals in Rockwall. I usually go at least four days during the week.

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  10. Michael

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love DB&B. This was one of the first restaurants we ate at when we moved here and it is still our favorite. The chef has great instincts about beer, wine, drinks and food. There’s great variety and the rotating specials keep us coming back. The noise level is not too high and they play great music at a low level so it’s not an annoyance.

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FAQs

The Downing Bottles and Bites offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (469) 769-7090.

The Downing Bottles and Bites is rated 4.9 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Downing Bottles and Bites

106 S San Jacinto St, Rockwall, TX 75087-3704

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S. San Jacinto & E. Washington
  • Area
    Rockwall
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef David Hoffman
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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