First time visiting after driving past it for so long and wondering. Best steak I have had ever. Will definitely visit again soon. I got steak, salad and the green beans. The steak was the juiciest and most tender one I have ever had, so definitely worth the money. The house salad was great too, better than most sad salads elsewhere, lol. They don't serve complimentary bread with your meal, which was the only downside to the meal. The restaurant has a multi-layered layout so the wait staff definitely get a good workout with all the stairs. Next time I will go on a nice day and sit outside because it looked nice. read more

We decided to try Culpeppers for our anniversary on Valentine's Day, which might've been our mistake. We were so crammed into that restaurant that you were almost on top of each other. I'm hoping they just did that for Valentine's Day so they could accommodate more people and this is not going to be the standard. We had the spinach dip and chips for appetizer and they were very good. I had the 9 ounce ribeye and hubby had a fillet both were cooked perfectly. We had the baked potato for a side. They both were very good. They cooked them exactly like we ordered them. The service was so so but I'm hoping that was because it was so crowded. We'll try it one more time. The food was pretty good. Oh, another note. They had a guy playing guitar and singing and he was very good. Before he started they had blaring music! Another thing they need to address! read more

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This is for the Dallas location. We went for mother's day. Our server was Gina. She didn't wish my mom or me a happy mother's day. Anytime we asked for drinks or a.new plate, she looked at us like we were idiots. I found out we could order omelettes half way through brunch and she again acted like she had told me before and I was somehow slow to understand! Then she charged my kid for an adult price and when I told her, there was no apology, just an eye roll. Food was okay but boy does the service lack any desire to come back. Good thing she got an automatic $60 tip for being an absolute horror! read more

Food was amazing!!! Party of eight so we had a lot of different items ordered and everyone said it was amazing. We will come back again! If you live in East Dallas or are in the area, this is a go to. read more

Haven't been here since I was a kid! This was wonderful. We went around lunchtime on the wknd. They had a great looking buffet brunch, but we opted to order off menu. I had salmon with side of fried onion strings and daughter had filet. Excellent food. Swift, pleasant service. Very cozy atmosphere. Would be a great place for date night, a group, or just casual like we did. Highly recommend! read more

Culpepper Cattle - Salmon, Filet - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

First of all, the place feels like you are on a little nature adventure with the landscaping outside and inside there are multi level seating so you feel like you have your own little area. Once it became evening they dimmed the lights and it created relaxed atmosphere to really enjoy your dinner. We celebrated my husband's birthday and enjoyed the porterhouse steak for 2. The sides were a house salad, green beans and a baked sweet potato with some amazing pecan butter on top! All was cooked perfectly and they took my gluten allergy seriously and I didn't get sick at all from the experience. It's nice being able to eat somewhere with my condition confidently. They steak was cooked perfectly and was so juicy. The waitress was as sweet as can be and took great care of us. Other staff helped out as needed as well to make requests quickly and efficiently. It was pricey but with quality food, ambiance, and service, it's definitely worth it on a special occasion. read more

This place is truly rustic; it smells woody. Not a bad thing, it was just the first thing I noticed when we walked in. We had a reservation but it wasn't full or even halfway full so they didn't ask- just took us to a table. The server came out really quickly and was very cheerful. We ordered drinks and the calamari appetizer which the man really enjoyed. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. For the main entree I asked about the chicken fried lobster but the server had never had it. She mentioned that it was pretty popular so I went ahead and opted for that with the wedge salad and grilled squash. The man ordered the ribeye with onion strings and a baked potato. The salad was so good. I could have just had that and been happy. The lobster was ok. The batter was pretty overpowering but the lobster was cooked nicely. The ribeye was cooked to perfection. We spent just under $210 with tip. I could go back but it wouldn't be at the top of my list. read more

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We had reservations and got there about 20 minutes early. We noticed people coming in after us with no reservations were being seated before us. When we asked where we were in the list we were told we wouldn't be seated until our reservation time. Odd to me but okay, I guess. I did think the wait for the food was long but giving grace because it was prom weekend and they had several parties. Considering that the waitress did her best being attentive but a person can only do so much. The food was good. The pork chop was overcooked for my liking. The steak was cooked to perfection. Ironically enough the salad was the best thing for me. I could have gotten that and would have been satisfied. read more

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I would not there again because I said no seasoning it did come with seasonings so I could not eat .

Rockwall friendly tradition. We've been customers for 30 years. Dine there at least once a month. Always good for family gatherings. We see excellent, personal service. Best place to take out of town visitors for a taste of the Rockwall curiosity and medium priced dishes. read more

This place is on the pricey side, but the service is great! We split the steak fajitas. The meat was tender and had a lot of flavor. read more

Culpepper Cattle - Steak fajitas - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Culpepper's was excellent! The service was top notch and the food was just as good. We came for brunch and everything we had was amazing. Great atmosphere, great service, and delicious food all around. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to! read more

New try for us. Great atmosphere here. Lots to see. Had the grilled shrimp on the house Ceasar salad. Salad was not bad. Decent blend of dressing and lettuce (chopped romaine). Hardly any shaved Parmesan cheese sadly. Sadly only four grilled shrimp and my pet peeve is keeping only the tails on!!! Why. You peeled 3/4 of the shrimp, finish the job. Now I have cut off or fight with removing the tails. Hate this!!!! Service was ok, not great. Seems waitress was disappointed we did not order drinks. Sorry but not always going to do that!!! So she was slow at times to refill our water and tea. Some what pricey for what you get at this place. As for flavors, salad was ok and season on grilled shrimp could be better. Not my favorite place now. read more

We enjoyed a fantastic brunch buffet at Culpepper's Rockwall location on Easter Sunday. This was our first visit to the restaurant. The buffet options and variety, which also included a craving station, were expanded for Easter and did not disappoint. Everything was superb! The atmosphere, staff, live music on the patio, and the smooth flow of navigating the buffet without any bottlenecks were all commendable. It was a very enjoyable experience, and we will definitely return! Spoiler alert: Be prepared to overindulge. read more

I was excited to try this place because I'd rather this than another faceless big box, but until they raise the bar and run this location properly I'm sorry 2 stars is it. You're certainly not paying 2 star prices. We came on a Sunday and ordered off the menu, I'll start with the good bits, the meatballs were great, very tasty. We eaten most of them though, out of the dish before the long promised plates turned up. My husband's chicken was flat and dry and the mashed potatoes that accompanied it were actually inedible. To his credit the server asked how it was going and replaced them with a baken potato, it wasn't much better. I ordered the Ribeye, it was cooked well and tasted great. The sweet potato it came with was overbaked and I did not know it was coming soaked in honey butter with chopped walnuts. Oh and the Cesar salad they gave me was yesterday's chopped lettuce, brown edges and all. It started storming while we were there and the roof leaks, so there's that. The girl singing live was a highlight, voice of an angel, thank you for the music! read more

Skip it. We meant to go to the Dallas location which is rated better than this one but we came here because my boyfriend picked the wrong address on our gps. Big mistake. The food was mediocre at best, the people next to us were so loud and were talking about super personal things at the table. Our tables were so incredibly close so it was hard not to feel like we were in their conversation. My fajitas were not seasoned. They were the worst fajitas I've never had. My boyfriend got a combo plate and that was okay. The cigars were the best part of his meal. We immediately tipped the person who was there for live music when we got there because she didn't have any money in her guitar case but then she quickly took a "break" and came back on right before we left. When we left we noticed that she took the money we gave her out of her case and it was empty again so that must be a strategy she uses to get more money. The whole experience was not good. With so many better options, just skip this. read more

Culpepper Cattle - Bad fajitas and a combo plate - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Very cool little restaurant. The ambiance was very fun! The menu was a bit lacking and I had a hard time finding something to order, but once I figured out what to get, it was a good experience. Decent food but very pricy! We ordered 2 entrees and that's all and it was $90+ for a steak and a chicken sandwich. That's my only real complaint. read more

Culpepper Cattle - Chicken Sandwich - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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I found this place on Tik Tok and have been wanting to try it. The morning of my birthday, I said ok I will finally go. Everything was fine till I was seated. Noticing the plates on the table were dirty, I waited for the waiter to come as the host stated they will be there shortly. After waiting 5 minutes and seeing many servers pass by, no one came. There was even a server that visited the table next to me 4 times but no one ever said anything. I decided to leave and try another place after giving enough time. On my way out, I advised the host no one ever showed up and due to dirty plates with dried food on them, clean ones were needed. It was then she advised she would tell her manager and I asked if I could speak with them. At that moment, the waiter who visited the table next to me comes running around the corner and as the host was going to get the manager she stops him and has a conversation with him. Speaking with the manager, she was very apologetic, which I appreciate, even offered to sit me in a different area, but my mind to leave was made up. I advised her of many waitresses walking by, even the guy visiting the table next to me multiple times, but no one ever said anything. I'm very big on customer service. One bad experience can sway others. Not sure if the expectation of the server to say, I will be with you in a moment is valid, but that wasn't done. My purpose of this post is to hopefully have those who are first timers going forward, have a better experience. I can say it's a one and done for me. read more

Making a reservation online was easy. The restaurant was busy and had to wait at the reception before we could be seated. The reservation was for patio seating but they gave us a table inside and we requested a table in the patio. What's the point of a reservation if the details are overlooked? The live band inside the patio was good. Be aware that drinks in the patio are served in plastic cups only. Started off with margaritas which were nothing to rave about. Chose to switch to red wine. Guacamole for the appetizer was ok and so were the steaks. Service at the table was good but there were misses on requests. Overall an ok-ish experience. Pricing : High, considering the experience. Not worth the money spent. Will I return? : Probably not given there are restaurants that offer a great experience in the area. read more

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Food was great service impeccable. We were here in November for my mom's birthday. Totally recommend the cowboy cigars

The reviews looked good and both the hostess and the waiter said the fajitas were amazing... but the fajitas weren't anything to write home about or to come back for. They were tasty, but no better than Lupe Tortillas or TaMolly's and they were pricey. The fire shrimp and the sea bass were also tasty. Our small party didn't try any of the steaks, but the prices will keep us from coming back. read more

What a Fun Experience! Great Food & a Great Time!! We were greeted by a happy young lady who walked us to the downstairs bar area where we wanted to watch the MASTERs Golf Game , which they had ON to watch along with the AUDIO! {Mental Note ~ Come here every year to watch & hear the Masters} There were a couple of laid-back people in the bar enjoying watching the golf game too, which made it even more fun. All though the building is a bit hidden it's absolutely beautiful on the outside and the inside is an experience in itself! It's so unique and yet inviting at the same time. There are many different areas to sit in, whether it's outside under the covered tree's with water noises, downstairs in the bar area or in 1 of many dining areas, you'll have so much to look at. We ordered iced tea with spinach dip & chips which was so yummy, we ate and scraped the whole entire bowl. The chips were nice and crispy too. My boyfriend ordered the Smash Burger which was A+ Good and I ordered the Chicken Fajitas, which were So Moist and So Yummy!!! They came sizzling with caramelized onions and homemade soft flour tortillas! Seriously, it's TOP 5 favorite chicken fajita's I've ever had. Our bartender / waiter was on point, attentive and kept our cups of water and iced tea filled up. Highly clean and organized place with Friendly & Happy workers! Thanks Y'all Definitely going back again.... and soon! read more

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Food great! Service attentive! Love the outside and inside atmosphere! Can be as long or short experience as you need. Great homemade tortillas! read more

While visiting family in TX we had dinner at this restaurant. Everything from start to finish was excellent. We went on a Friday night at 7:15pm. The hostess greeting was pleasant and welcoming. They had a live band which added to the amazing ambiance of the night. We sat outside. Our server Sarah was amazing. She communicated the menu items very descriptively when we inquired. She consistently checked on our table. The service manager Joe was also great. The server who brought the salad was friendly and funny. The manager also came over to check on us. I've NEVER said this about any restaurant but the service here was IMPECCABLE!! We started with an appetizer of coconut shrimp which was delicious. For dinner we had Culpepper chicken, smothered chop steak, 6oz filet which was cooked to perfection, chicken fried steak. Everything was great. The portions are just right. I opted for a cosmo. Best cosmo I have had in a long time. One recommendation is do not sit at the table under the speakers outside. It's hard to hear your dinner guests. We were screaming at each other to hear one another. We did as for the volume to be turned down. Despite this all else was nothing short of amazing and this did not take away from my overall customer experience. Do I recommend? HELL YES. Would I go back? AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN. read more

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Stopped in for the Friday Fajita special and It was great. Beef fajitas were tender and flavorful, they came with all the normal accoutrements and it was a good size plateful. I sat downstairs in the bar, the waitress met me at my table, Took my order and it came very quickly. She was very pleasant and the atmosphere was lively. I will be back again. read more

Once we arrived and greeted by the hostess. We were taken to Lounge seating. I mentioned and stated my reservation I chose Main dining room. next we were informed an additional $10 charge as they had additional items for the Valentine's weekend. clearly a scam upcharge, the only thing extra was a Red velvet cake. Everything else was the same as the last time we had come for Brunch. lastly all the food was like warm. Nothing in the sterno pans was hot. Service was average. the highest marks were the omelet bar and Build your own Mimosa read more

We came to Culpeppers for the brunch on Valentine's Day. We did make reservations and were seated rather quickly upon our arrival. The atmosphere is cute and cozy. The brunch layout was a little different. Overall, the food was good however, the options were limited if you are gluten-free. The mimosa and bloody mary bar is a cute unique idea that sets apart this restaurant from other breakfast buffets. The only misstep in my opinion would be the four dollars for a cup of "okay" coffee, and the fact that you have to request new plate if you want a second trip to the buffet line. We would come back! read more

Reservation was for 7:30 PM and I confirmed our arrival through Resy beforehand. We arrived at 7:24 PM, checked in, and the lobby was packed but hardly anyone was being seated. A hostess didn't approach us until around 7:50 PM and the interaction wasn't friendly. When we asked for an update at 8:00 PM, we were told we were the second party to be seated, yet we still weren't seated until 8:10 PM. We were placed by the exit door with cold air blowing on us constantly. The food took way too long, and when it arrived the sirloin steaks were overcooked and cold. The loaded baked potato was the only warm item, but it was missing cheese and had far too much butter. Culpepper's has always been a family favorite, but after last night's experience I won't be returning. Very disappointed. read more

This place used to be good, not sure what happened. When it was a nice steak place we loved it. Went recently and it has changed to a Mexican restaurant. Food was just ok, had the fried lobster and steak special and the steak was so small almost just a bite literally. The Mac and cheese was tasteless and the enchiladas I tried were just ok. The place is very nice but not sure the food matched the prices or ambience. read more

Very disappointing. Ismael was not attentive to our table. Had to ask for drink refills 3-4 times. He would disappear for long periods of time then come back forgetting drinks. The food was sub par. Ordered puffy tacos. No where near a puffy taco. It was basically a taco with flour tortilla instead of corn and it was supposed to be a fried tortilla. It was soggy and chewy no crunch at all. It will be a while before we try this place again. read more

Fantastic service and live music for our birthday brunch! I highly recommend taking your family, because the omelette bar and all the food is delicious. The bacon is perfectly crispy, and they even serve steak bites! The Bloody Mary bar is a must! read more

We visited Culpepper for the Fajita Friday special advertised on social media, we stopped in around 11:30am. Seated after a few minute wait and we were greeted by our server promptly with fresh tortillas and butter. We each ordered the fajita specials to try, one beef and one chicken both with flour tortillas (no substitutions or changes). Our fajita orders arrived within 1-2 minutes after ordering and overall was just okay. Portion sizes were small and the plates contained mostly onion no peppers; served with a small side of rice, beans, cheese and toppings. Flavor wise the food was bland, however the chicken had more flavor than the beef. We were hopeful based on the fajita advertising on social media, but not as impressed as we'd hoped. We might give another shot and return to try Happy Hour and other menu options, we hear there are live music nights. read more

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Great food great service great atmosphere. We eat here at least 2 to 3 times a week! One of our favorite spots to eat in Rockwall read more

I have been wanting to eat there for a few years now. It was a brunch and it was not good food. It was like the chef was trying out all his experimental stuff on the customers on that day, Plus the food was dried up and not edible. I was let down to say the least. read more

I just want to say thank you on behalf of myself and my family. I called to make a reservation and in spite of it being such short notice for New Year's Eve, Will and Ashley let me know that they would do what they could to get us sat and squeeze us in on that night. Not only did they do that, but it was on time and the service all evening was amazing. Nicole was absolutely wonderful and made us just feel really comfortable. She's so fun, sweet and a top notch server! In spite of the fact that it was 13 of us, our drinks stayed refilled, our orders were perfect, and it made our first experience at Culpepper so good. Our meal of 2025 was wonderful and we are so happy we ended up going here. Btw, the fajitas, steaks, drinks and tortillas are delicious!! read more

Had not been here since the 80's. The place is updated and a good variety on the menu. The cocktail menu is also creative. The service was good read more

Culpepper Cattle - Front sign - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

We love eating here. The fajitas and salsa are delicious and on the weekends when they have live music we love to sit on patio.

I have wanted to try Culpepper since moving to the Rockwall area in 2009 but then we moved. Now that we are back I decided that the day before Valentine's Day would be a great time. Then I saw the reviews... and was turned off. So glad I didn't let a few harsh critics stop me from going. The ambiance is very Texas-y which I LOVE! Cowhide chairs, horn chandeliers, etc. Service was great! Vivian was really busy and she forgot my sweetener for my tea but the rest of the service was fantastic. Maybe because it was a Tuesday night? My husband and I had the porterhouse for 2. It was a great price and very tasty. My complaint was the side item choices were all carbs except for green beans. The guacamole was not good, very acidic, the lime juice was covering the underripe avocado. For a steakhouse, I wish they had more options on the cuts of meat they serve. I found the prices to be on par with a Saltgrass, not overpriced at all. The triple chocolate cake looked very rich and overindulgent- I was bracing myself for something super sweet but to my delight, it was not! Very light chocolate flavor, even the frosting was not super sweet. I will be back for the cake alone. read more

The atmosphere is immaculate. The food delicious. The servers attentive and kind. Family and I came in for the breakfast buffet. It did not disappoint! There's something for everyone. I very much enjoyed the create your own mimosa station, the biscuits and gravy, and prime rib. Our server Darien was too tier! read more

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Theres a reason why this place has 3 stars. The fajitas were unseasoned & the service was terrible.