The Downing Bottles And Bites

Amazing service and food over at The Downing. I stopped in and tried a few things off the menu. Everything was great and my bartenders were awesome. If I lived in Rockwall I'd frequent this place.

Must see! Super cool ?hole in the wall? place! Beautiful inside and cozy outdoor patio! Beer you can?t find elsewhere, wine list a mile long, gourmet cheeses meats. We will be back! Loved this place!

Eek. How have I not reviewed this place! We?ve been here a handful of times and just love it. I mean sandwiches, boards, and wine?what?s not to love! So the mussels are simply amazing. I absolutely love the ginger flavor. I love how unique they are and could drink the broth. Speaking of drinking the ginger broth?that?s where their sake cocktail comes in handy. The ginger smash is so good! I didn?t expect to like it since I?m not a sake fan, but the ginger flavor takes it to the next level. They have a fantastic sandwich selection. Seriously, you can?t go wrong. And their boards are great. I love the ambience as well. Such a cute outside courtyard area that?s like a hidden oasis. Everything about is warm and inviting. A wheel chair would have a hard time getting through to the back but should be fine up front. This is truly a great place? a gem of Rockwall not to be missed.

This was a fantastic spot for gathering with friends and relaxing. The food and drink selection were excellent, and the mimosas were particularly impressive! The atmosphere was inviting, and the service was great too. The only downside was that our charcuterie board took a bit longer to arrive than we expected. My husband and I shared the El Jeffe Cubano; while we didn’t request to have it split, they took care of that for us, which we appreciated. However, they charged an extra $2 for the split, which felt a bit unnecessary given that we could have easily done it ourselves. Overall, despite this minor issue, it's a wonderful place to visit.

We booked the front room for our church's monthly Bible Study, "Bible on Tap," which had about 25 attendees. The setup was lovely, and we enjoyed attentive service throughout the event. The food selection is both creative and well-prepared; I had the chicken liver since I love liver, and it did not disappoint—it was delicious! They also have an excellent wine and beer selection at great prices. This is a fantastic place for a large gathering, a date night, or even some peaceful alone time with a glass of wine on the outdoor patio.