Went for lunch - everything was awesome! Great atmosphere! We will definitely be back!

Birthday dinner with sister Reservation made but didn't seem to need it. However it was early. Suggest for later in evening. Server was friendly, offered suggestions/favorites Drinks were always full. Cadillac Guacamole was fresh, different and tasty. Plenty for 4. Steaks all around. Cooked to order, tender and seasoned well. Sweet potato was a great side. Dessert was Monkey Bread and A chocolate brownie with a toaster marshmallow on top. Expect to pay$100 plus for 2 if you have drinks. Large menu from salads, burgers, enchiladas, chicken and steak. Something for everyone. Forgot to get pictures of d read more

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Decided to eat here for a last minute birthday lunch and they were able to quickly accommodate a group of 9 of us with no problem. We had out of town guests with us and were trying to avoid having to drive all the way to Dallas for a good meal, but also find a place close by that would have something that everyone would like - including picky kids. I honestly had low initial expectations considering the 3.6 yelp stars but our lunch turned out better than I thought it would. Service by our waiter, Davis, was excellent. The fresh tortillas were warm and delicious. The lunch entrees were pretty average in taste, but nothing to complain about. Everyone ate most of their meal. We ordered sandwiches, tacos, salads, grilled shrimp, and steak. Dessert was very good also. We ordered chocolate cake, key lime pie, and a slice of cheesecake and finished them all. Overall it was a good dining experience and I'm glad we chose it for our family celebration in Rockwall. read more

If I could give this place a zero star I would between service and food. $18 for like 8-10 pieces of calamari is a rip off for potion and taste was underwhelming. My husband got the double bone pork chop and I got the steak burger and both of our meals were so under seasoned. My burger was also so drenched in sauce it destroyed the bun and I couldn't pick it up to eat it. If we weren't here with a toddler for Mother's Day I would have sent it back or complained how expensive it was for such poor quality food. Honestly save yourselves and go elsewhere you couldn't pay me to go back here. read more

Colin Made the most fantastic espresso martini! Great service, great food, thank you so much! Was a great way to spend Christmas Eve day! New construction of the bar downstairs is awesome. It looks wonderful. Colin went above and beyond to provide the best service! We will definitely be back for more! read more

Had a 5 star experience last November with great food and service so I wanted to take my wife for our anniversary. Food was terrible and service was mediocre. We might try it one more time since we had such a great experience the first tim. read more

Fantastic layout and rustic look , very friendly staff , decent prices . Now the serious review starts. I order a margarita. It shows up in a 8 oz glass with 6 oz of ice and maybe 2 sips of flavored water no taste of much other for $12 . More about this later. Then I ordered it 10 ounce prime rib my brother-in-law ordered an 8 ounce sirloin . my prime rib was thin with a lot of fat. I had ordered cowboy potatoes. I ended up getting a sweet potato, but they added cowboy potatoes to make up for it I don't know where a young gentleman comes to the table with no identification whatsoever who he was and starts, explaining the excellence of their drink making. No introduction who he was or apologetic for the misunderstanding or any offer to make it better just very defensive on their week drink mixing. Lousy meat quality , watered down drinks , rude manager. That sealed their fate me on no future visits . read more

This was our first visit to Culpeppers in 12 years. The new C3 stands up to the long running tradition of Culpeppers history. The place looks great and the staff was exceptional. I can't wait to sit out in the new patio. Tonight we had a few items off the menu. First off the homemade tortillas were hot, fresh and as soft as a cloud. The steak finger calamari is hands down, the best calamari I have ever had. The chicken fried steak tastes like Texas. Tender, crispy and delicious. The green beans had snap and a lot of flavor. The cowboy potatoes did not disappoint. The Culpepper chicken was tender and juicy with a touch of smoke. I'm pretty sure we had an entire onion fried to perfection. We took half of the food home and regretted not having room for desert. We'll get the key lime pie on the next visit. Big shout out to Ainslee, she was a great server. read more

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Came on a Monday, the apps and drinks were so bad on top of slow service we left instead of getting entrees. Stay away from queso, wine, and salads. read more

Culpepper Cattle - Queso - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Good but expensive. As a group we went to this restaurant where most people ordered steaks. Everyone was happy to very happy with their meals. That said for travel the cost is more than I normally would pay, though for a special occasion I would have no issue with the prices. In fact looking around the restaurant most other tables where clearly celebrations. read more

First time here and it did not disappoint. The food was great and delicious. The chef came around and asked how the food was. They had amazing attention to detail and the vibe was great - live music on Friday and Saturdays! On top of that our server, Nicole.... PHENOMENAL! She was absolutely amazing with great timing, sweet conversational, and brought us champagne and dessert to celebrate our engagement. Overall I would definitely come back based on our experience! Well done. read more

The buffet was good the food was amazing but the service was kind of bad the server charged two adults but only one adult actually got food

11/25/2023 Our 20 year anniversary. We have been long time customers, every birthday, valentines day, anniversary this was our place foe many years and I am sure many others feel the same. No more fine dining in Rockwall, so sad. They may as well label it a Chilis, but Chilis food is a bit better. It is now just another sad tex-mex restaurant, like we don't have enough? Don't get me wrong, i love Chili's but its not a fine dining establishment and does not claim to be. I wish I knew where the Culpeppers Steakhouse chef went. So sad, this was an icon in the area and now its gone. If you like casual tex-mex food you will enjoy, but if you are looking for the fine dining steakhouse experience it used to be then do not bother. read more

This is a cool place with a cool vibe! The ribeye was perfection and had a great flavor! I had the salmon and it was crispy on top and was very good! The steaks came with onion rings and they were also delicious! We ate out on the patio since it was nice outside! Our waitress was the sweetest and on the ball with her service! Definitely going back when in area! read more

I have never been to a Steakhouse that doesn't serve bread!! No, if you want bread with your steak and baked potato you have flour tortilla. Hugh disappointment!! read more

We had the best time celebrating our anniversary here! The food and drinks were outstanding. The ambiance was perfect. Our servers were so friendly and helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better night. read more

Culpepper Cattle - Filet Mignon and green beans - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

The service was the best I have had in Rockwall. Andrew was super friendly and pleasant. He also made some great recommendations. The firecracker shrimp, fillet, mac and cheese, and creme brûlée are all items I would order again. The creme brûlée and mac and cheese were the best I've had in town. read more

Culpepper Cattle - Firecracker Shrimp Appetizer - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Very disappointed from the time we were seated to the time we left. I frequented Culpeppers in 2002-2005 and also when I moved back in 2011-2013 and it was an upscale place. After moving away for 13 years I came back and it was 180 degrees from what they were known for: great quality food, upscale ambiance, absolute professional service and great presentation of their menu. This recent experience was so subpar. I found out they changed owners and I was so disappointed at our experience, I will never come back. Wish it was the Culpeppers I enjoyed years back. What a shame as it was indeed a Rockwall staple. read more

This restaurant is amazing! The service and food are 10/10. The atmosphere is so warm and inviting and really makes you feel like you're in Texas. I can't wait to come back! read more

Nicole was our server. She was awesome. Food was great! We will be back! Place was clean and the fried lobster was awesome

Went back to try again with new owners We love the atmosphere at Culpeppers. The service was great. The steaks were amazing and the fried green tomatoes was a showstopper. Love the fact that you get a salad and a side with your steaks which are reasonably priced. Can't beat the atmosphere of Culpeppers will go back. read more

Pros: nice atmosphere and good food Cons: it's not easy finding parking. It's very loud inside. They didn't have napkins or silverware. When I asked if I could just have some extra cocktail napkins the bartender gave them to me with wet hands, so most of the napkins were wet. And they gave me my appetizer at the same time as my entrée. For a $57 meal, that was kind of annoying. read more

Ordered for the first time from the updated Culpepper's through Uber Eats. Was delivered just fine, Howe was missing the gravy for 2 orders of Chicken Fried Steak. Who wants CFS with no gravy? Spent $80 on 2 orders. Food was salty and small sides with stingy toppings. Called the restaurant and they wouldn't help bc it was ordered through Uber Eats even though they were the ones who didn't pack the gravy. Uber Eats wouldn't compensate anything either. Beware if you order. Sad that Culpepper's would want to lose a customer over gravy. read more

The service and atmosphere were exceptional! We had the fajita lunch special. You can get steak or chicken for 10.00!! Even the kids meal was awesome! My teenage son loved the smash burger. My husband said the margarita was great too! Every menu item we tried was a home run! We are looking forward to going back. read more

Steaks were great cooked the way we want. Fun atmosphere and the drinks were great! Our server was great! Will go back.

It was just not a good dining experience -- the wait time for any type of service (drinks, food, questions) was ridiculous. The serving staff was pleasant enough, but they seemed to be very disjointed, inattentive, and unaware. It also seemed that the reservation details (booked online through the Ressy portal) were not relayed to our hostess/server as we requested patio seating but were placed inside directly next to another party which would have infringed on the intimate meal we were seeking; I also notated that we were there for a birthday, yet there were no steps taken to recognize that as I have come to expect from other steakhouse dining experiences which was disappointing. I might return to or recommend this location conditionally as I did appreciate our waitress's professionalism in acknowledging and validating our frustrations at the evening. read more

We went on a Tuesday night for our anniversary dinner. It was our first time being there. The parking lot is a little hard to find and navigate but once you find it you're good. I was worried at first that it would be really loud because of the outside music but when you get inside it isn't loud at all. The atmosphere is really nice, food was awesome, my husband ate everything on his plate. The serving portion was pretty good too, not skimping at all. Our server was Angie, she was very nice and attentive. All of the people there were awesome. It's a little pricey but good food and good service are well worth it. You won't regret stopping by there for a bite if you get the chance. read more

We didn't expect to order the Tex-Mex when we arrived, but we're happy we did. I really enjoyed my fajitas and my wife loved her enchiladas. I've always thought this place was a hidden gem, but the updates to the menu are going to make me want to return again soon to try some of the other items on the menu. The staff were all friendly and attentive. The restaurant seemed clean and maintained and the aesthetics of the place are something to explore. Add it to your list, you'll be glad you did. read more

Last night went to Culpeppers for a delayed Mothers Day outing. Sat on the patio and from the second our group sat down until we left everything was top notch. Cucumber margarita drink was smmmmooottth, homemade chips and tortillas-fresh. Filet amazing, service (Justin) impeccable. Really, like really recommend. Excited to go back to try other things. read more

I had high hopes for this place when my wife and I went there recently on a Friday night. From the moment we walked in the service started out really good. Our Server, Brittney, was helpful, chatty and knew her menu quite well. We were very pleased with how everything started. My wife and I started out with a few drinks, a margarita and a local "mixed" drink and they were ok, nothing that "wowed" us. Then the appetizers came out. To start, my wife and I ordered "Texas Torpedos," their version of a jalapeno popper and we split a wedge salad. The poppers were so salty that after a few we stopped eating them. The wedge was ok, a little watery and not overly flavorful and the cherry tomatoes on the wedge were beyond ripe! However, after pushing the poppers away, it was explained to us that the Texas Torpedos are made by the owner and sold to local Sonic drive-ins. This was NOT a selling-point to me because if you are supposed to be a "high end steakhouse," why are you serving fast food jalapeno poppers? As the evening progressed the lamb shank and short ribs that my wife and I had ordered as our main course was served. My wife's short ribs were a tad dry and tough, short ribs should just fall apart, but I liked them. My lamb shank was flavorful and I enjoyed the first one but when I cut into the second one it was rare! Blue rare! Inedible. I waited for a while for someone to walk by that I could flag down to have it re-fired but after a while it got cold and I gave up. Brittney was kind and removed the inedible items from the bill and then my wife and I went to the lounge with the remains of our bottle of wine, carrying our glasses with us. Promptly the lounge Server stopped us and asked if we were "taking our wine glasses." I was CARRYING a bottle of wine, NO, I'm not "stealing" your wine glasses!! Geez. After sitting in the lounge for an hour, the Server in the lounge made no effort to offer water, a dessert menu, or really never spoke to us at all. She made a point of giving the checks out promptly to the few patrons left there on that Friday night, clearing tables rapidly, assumedly to get the heck outta there when her section was cleared. We will probably go back for the live music and a few drinks, but this will not be a "go-to" for my wife and I when we're in the Rockwall area. The wine selection was REALLY good, however, the food was subpar and the service was spotty and solely dependent on which Server you get for your table or section. read more

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I don't know where to begin, but Culpepper's after new ownership is 5 star! Would give 10 stars if I could!! The service was an absolutely amazing, the food was 10/10, and they changed the setting a little. The lighting is pretty romantic with a laid back vibe. Would love to see this place thrive under new management! read more

Culpepper Cattle - Smashburger - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Great service with Olivia H. Wonderful place with great atmosphere and food best sweet potato in town. Always a fun place to visit.

Outstanding! This was a great choice for Mothers Day Lunch. We had a party of 9 so we had a reservation. We were seated promptly. Our waiter did a great job. He was attentive and timely. Everyone's food choices were terrific. Steaks, chicken and salmon were all prepared perfectly, and oh my that sweet potato! I'm so glad this place didn't close its doors. I understand the new owners had some things to work out but our visit was on point! I did wish they still had valet since it was a rainy day, but we didn't melt! read more

We went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Everything was wonderful. For appetizers we ordered the spinach dip and fried green tomatoes . I had the garden salad with blue cheese dressing. 10 out of 10! I also ordered their expensive margarita that came in a rock glass. Was my least favorite little light on the alcohol for a $20 drink. Overall would visit again. read more

Not our first time to Rockwall's best steakhouse, but definitely the most memorable. Had an engagement later in the evening so we were seated right after 5:00 pm. If you have never seen the inside, Culpepper is pure Texas. Great vibe. The food was perfect. One NY strip and one 22 IX Cowboy Ribeye. Both cooked to perfection. Lobster Mac and calamari for an appetizer. All were delicious. Our waiter Ken was incredible. When he learned that we were there for a steak before the boy headed off to boot camp. Jen showed us a picture of his son (Navy) and evening bought desert. He made a good meal a memorable experience. My deepest gratitude. There are a lot of chain steakhouses opening in Rockwall, but Culpepper is the original and still the best. read more

Culpepper Cattle - NY Cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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Word to the wise, this is NOT the Culpepper's of past. If you haven't been since the new owners took over beware, this is no longer an exclusive steakhouse. My daughter had heard it was back open under new ownership so we decided to give it a try with hopes of what it used to be. What we got, the good, the bad and the ugly. The good: cocktails were on point, service was great and oddly, good tortillas. The bad: appetizers were mostly good (the firecracker shrimp was oddly good but didn't really fit the Tex Mex/steakhouse menu) and were very overpriced for the portion sizes, the steaks are no longer good quality steaks and are more comparable to what you'd get at places like Applebee's or Luby's, the temperature of the dining room was FREEZING , the Mexican food they now serve is nothing to brag about. The ugly: they have replaced the wonderful bread they used to serve, with tortillas, the perfectly prepared calamari is a thing of the past, the queso is Campbell Soup quality, the shrimp tacos were nothing to write home about AND lastly, this is not a $525 worthy restaurant (our bill plus tip). For that price, a trip to Nick and Sam's or Bob's chop house would have been way more satisfying. Save your money and make the trip else where. read more

Man, we were excited to come here for my son's graduation dinner. We last came here for his 16th birthday and it was amazing. WHAT HAPPENED? This isn't the place we fell in love with. The dining room is freezing. The tortillas are random and although it fits the Tex Mex theme, it was not what we expected or wanted. The appetizers were mediocre. The steaks were NOT the highest quality. I cook steaks and these were Waffle House meats and certainly not "Prime" quality. I think there was one bartender working. First round of drinks came when dinner got there. The second round came when we were all done with the food. The dessert options were cheesecake and key lime pie. Again, disappointing. The worst part is that our bill was over $600 before the tip. That is crazy. The only thing that was working well for them are the hostess and servers. As other people have said, it would be a good idea to save your money and go elsewhere. To me, they're not really trying. read more

First time back since Culpepper re-opened. The food was perfection! The service was excellent. The background music was even a great selection. Car say enough good things. Highly recommend! read more

The food was amazing, the waiter Greg was awesome! Definitely recommend coming here to eat& ask for Greg

Great old fashion steak house. It's been around for ever. Fresh tortillas and butter while you wait.