The Downing Bottles and Bites

Name: The Downing Bottles and Bites
Address: 106 S San Jacinto St, Rockwall, TX, United States, 75087-3704
Telephone: (469) 769-7090
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

84 Reviews

$30 and under

Wine Bar

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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. 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Bistro, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(469) 769-7090
Website
http://thedowningbnb.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Chef David Hoffman

Location
106 S San Jacinto St, Rockwall, TX 75087-3704
Neighborhood
Rockwall
Cross street
S. San Jacinto & E. Washington
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dallas - Fort Worth
Neighborhood gem
Dallas - Fort Worth
Great for outdoor dining
Dallas Suburbs
Great for brunch
Dallas Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Dallas Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

84 Reviews

PT
PatriciaT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went here for a nice late Saturday lunch. Great location right off the square in old downtown Rockwall. The service was really good and attentive. The Cubano sandwiches were excellent! Super tasty and large enough to share, which I did with my friend. But I could have eaten a whole one like my other friend did. The Sicilian side salad was a little lackluster but OK. I had to ask for more vinaigrette, just my preference. For me that helped it a lot. When I told the server it was my birthday, she brought a free lemon tart. Yum! Huge selection of beer and wine. The patio looked really cute but it was 100 plus degrees that day. I'll definitely go back when it's cooler and try some of the other menu options.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place, great food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend!! N
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MikeS
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
My wife and I eat there almost every week. She likes the $2/glass wine on Thursday. This place has a great wine selection too. We always sit inside but will try the patio when the weather cools off a bit. A great little place in Rockwall and most importantly, they take reservations so we can always get in.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Felt special and had a wonderful experience with my best friend for her birthday lunch! We’ve dined here previously and will always come back! Thank you for a great time! Delicious food, tasty wine & prompt service!
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AmandaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great spot! It gives Knox-Henderson vibes in Rockwall. Everyone in my group ordered something different and each of us were very happy with our meals. I’ll be back just so I can try another offering! The service matched the food and wine - excellent. Our waitress, Charlie, had fantastic recommendations and came around with perfect timing. She was friendly but didn’t interrupt the cadence of our conversation. So happy to have something like this so close to home!
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YSLblanco
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place, loved the food and ambiance! We had trouble finding it, we just do not go downtown very much. We parked at School of Rock and walked across Washington and past Bonafide Betty’s Pies and the next fenced in area is the patio entrance. A very nice guy walked us in because I called so he looked for us on the street side to help. Great experience!! Will be back! Loved it. Very friendly staff.
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DiedraS
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good interesting food. fun atmosphere. Love this place. Plus you can buy wine on the way out!
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PatI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our party of 7 enjoyed the attention by the wait staff as well as amazing food and drink. The menu selection changes periodically offering something for every palate and pocketbook. It’s my personal favorite of downtown Rockwall dining.
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DonnaNearDallas
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great space for a weeknight meet up with friends. The food, wine and service were top notch.
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HillarieT
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my birthday and the food was delicious and prompt. They brought me a complimentary dessert that was so good. This is one of our favorite places to eat. Can’t wait till next time
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elee
Dallas
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
love this place. great food. awesome drink selection.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I absolutely love the unique menu! Not only is the ingredients delicious but they are extraordinarily superb! The staff is very welcoming and the restaurant is quaint and relaxing. I said I would be back and I did and will again!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our group of four had the perfect afternoon at The Downing Bottles and Bites. They were busy with all the traffic from Founders Day Festival and wine walk, but they managed it with ease. It is such a charming place with a phenomenal menu. It’d be perfect for a date night, casual girls night out, or brunch. I’ll definitely be back!
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RichardT
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great brunch for Mother’s Day. So many great items to pick from that I had a hard time making up my mind. All our food was wonderful. Great selection of craft beers and wines. The chef has expanded the menu for brunch, lunch, & dinner. The Downing has never disappointed me.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Rockwall! Always a great experience with creative dishes and a hospitable wait staff.
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DiedraS
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! great food, great wine selection. Perfect!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for lunch and loved it! Great food, good atmosphere, service was excellent. I will definitely be coming back.
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CodyK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was delicious, and the presentation was spot-on. Our server was nice, but the first thing she asked us upon contact was if we were ready to order. We were, of course, not. We quickly decided, but then we didn't see her again for fifteen minutes. Normally not a big deal, but we were in a bit of a time crunch. Will definitely come back, though!
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293572
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun outdoor eating. Wednesday wine down is a good value choice. Wait staff great.
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TracyH
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place good food, nice ambience, excellent wine selection too.
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janan
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love coming here!! Denise is great and always friendly!! Food is so flavorful and I love that the menu changes!
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DorothyT
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It's a cute little place tuckled in the middle of Rockwall. The charcuterie board and bottle of wine we had were delicious - and a steal for $40 for their Wed night special. Looking forward to coming back when the weather is nice so that we can check out the patio!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife loves Downing and it is a great date night for us.
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sammiejo
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Service was a little slow at first but made up for it by the end. Fabulous food! Cute inside although we sat on the patio which is small but nice. Need more sunshade on the patio. We had some kind of Brie, prosciutto and apricot jam sandwich that was wonderful! The chicken salad may be the best I’ve ever had. We had a flight of red wine and white which was good and fun. Definitely will return. Definitely recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing! We love to come here for drinks and appetizers and they never disappoint. The meals are amazing as well! The Downing does it right!
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SDS2726
Dallas
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Met family for brunch. Delightful establishment. The staff were attentive and friendly. Risotto was divine.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a lovely experience at Downing Bottles and Bites. The ambience is gorgeous and the food is excellent. Service is always attentive without being invasive and the wine list is very well thought out. Love this place!
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AllenL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed the setting and atmosphere. This was my first time but we’ll definitely be back.
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TonnieM
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing service and the food is beyond exceptional! Our second time there in one week. One of favorite gems in Rockwall.
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Estee
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love, love, love this place! It's been a regular spot for me since they opened and I've never had a bad meal or glad of wine.
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RichardL
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small,comfortable, tasty place with out of the ordinary dishes.
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BryanB
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at this establishment so wasn’t sure what to expect. We reserved a table in “the bottle room” which is a small area tucked in behind the main area. The space was pleasant but the kitchen is open to this area so the noise level is a bit high. Food was unique but well prepared I’d suggest giving it a go if you’re considering.
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TERRYH
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Only drawback no full bar but they have a wide selection of good wines and beers to choose from.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here for NYE. It was phenomenal! Even our two littles loved the fresh pita bread and hummus. All the food was so fresh and delicious. Great wine. We will definitely be back. Great date spot too! The atmosphere is perfect. Such a hidden gem in Rockwall.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch while on vacation with the family
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AmyA
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you, Jakob! We had a great meal and great service
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Jordan
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great wine selection, unique & filling appetizers, plus amazing entrees that vary by the day depending on what is fresh & in season. One of our favorite spots in Rockwall!
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kiddles18
Dallas
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food is outstanding! Enjoyed a great evening of food and wine and look forward to our return.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was super cold in the dining room by the bar, & tables were close together. Other than that the food, drinks & service was wonderful.
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MichelleR
Dallas
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The patio was awesome & service was great. My first time there and the food is excellent - we will be back!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.7 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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
Neighborhood
Rockwall
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Bistro, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Chef David Hoffman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thedowningbnb.com/
Phone number
(469) 769-7090

The Downing Bottles and Bites

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does The Downing Bottles and Bites offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Downing Bottles and Bites restaurant rated?

Is The Downing Bottles and Bites currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information