Fabulous cocktails, food, and fun! Cozy bookstore with neat decor all around, designed for the book lovers heart. The ambiance is epic and delightful! Truly a wonderful experience with friends. The food was exquisite and the drinks were very well thought out. Check this gem out, it's such a great find! read more

The food was very good, service was excellent, atmosphere is comfortable and stylish. The food selections are wide, unique, and very appetizing. Excellent work lunch spot and also a romantic spot. read more

What a fun atmosphere and location. The food and drinks are always delicious. The staff is very friendly. Highly recommend Brunch or dinner. The coffee is a must if having brunch. read more

Great atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner, menu updates seasonally which is great, and best cocktails!! Key items to try is the burrata, pastas, or fresh fish selections- the peach bbq burger is amazing too! Don't forget dessert- wide range of cakes and pastries! Service is great! Love this place! read more

Fable & Fire is one of my favorite places to go to for brunch. The bookstore bistro is expertly designed and the cozy seating is comfortable and intimate. When I graduated with my masters in library science I knew I had to have my grad party here. The owner, Eduardo, met with us one-on-one about a month before the party and professionally planned out our day. He was extremely involved in the best way and MADE SURE we were well taken care of. We had dedicated waitresses who were very friendly and attentive and made everyone at the party feel comfortable. Each of my guest said how much they loved the bistro! Eduardo made adjustments to our plan as we needed and took the stress out of planning this party. Thank you so much to Eduardo and his wonderful staff! My husband and I can't wait to come back for date night! **sorry, I thought he was the owner but Eduardo is the manager. He was so great to work with. Thank you for adding this wonderful gem to the downtown Rockwall area!! read more

Fable and Fire is the perfect blend of bookstore, bistro, and coffee shop all in one. They serve pastries and coffee at the front. While waiting for your order, you can discover top sellers a few feet away. There is a fully stocked bar serving unique cocktails in the back. At the restaurant, I love to start off with crabcakes and a charcuterie board. My favorite entrées are the Bolognese and Fabled Burger. Can't wait to visit again soon. read more

Description of food does not match the menu. Asparagus was burnt. I do not recommend at all. Our waiter was great though.

This place is such a cute concept. My server was very friendly and my food (crab cakes with side of truffle fries) was delicious. Definitely worth the stop read more

Fable and Fire - Crab cakes - Salad Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

LOVE this new place in downtown Rockwall! We recently moved to Texas and have been looking for a decent cocktail place close to our house. Well, we finally found it! They are doing a nice job on the classic cocktails that we've ordered so far. The service is also great, Melissa is our favorite bartender. Crossing my fingers that they will stock Creme de Violette so I can order my favorites: Aviation or a Water Lily They also have a small but nicely curated book selection. We picked up some Christmas gifts the first time we stopped by. We are definitely going to be regulars at this place. read more

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Delicious. Absolutely delicious. I love the bookstore theme!!! You walk in and the coffee counter is there waiting to greet you. If you're just stopping in for coffee, congrats, you're going to have a great day! The vanilla latte was perfect, smooth, and not overly sweet. I could taste the coffee which nowadays seems rare. We walked through the bookstore and to the host stand where they greeted us and had us wait for a table. It was a rather long wait and the hostess was also a server so getting someone throughout the lunch to communicate was lacking but nonetheless. I loved it! The pasta was absolutely drool worthy and the meatballs added exactly what the dish needed. So very good! I would hands down come back here for pasta and coffee. I don't even care that it seems like an odd combo. It's a must. read more

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Great place. Nice ambiance. I had the lobster bisque which was nice and lobstery. Also had the spinach and artichoke dip which is never a bad choice. Prices were reasonable for the quality of food. The staff was very attentive. read more

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Husband brought me here and what a wonderful place this is! Great music great food and great waitstaff! This is a MUST SEE no matter where you live! read more

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I hate to write this as this was my first time here. The place itself is so amazing. The decor is really cool and it's a really cool spot. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything we ordered was great. The downside was the service. We had to chase our server for drinks a few times. We were sat and waited 10 mins to even get water. What was supposed to be a quick in and out dinner took a lot longer due to the lack of attentiveness. Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Service 1/5 read more

My husband found this place and surprised me with a gift card for my birthday. We have been a few times and even stopped by with friends once after a road trip. We love the ambiance and the food was great. Service has been excellent all three times. We live more than 30 minutes away, so aren't able to go as often as I would like, but I do recommend this place when I can to friends. read more

Cute atmosphere and service was pretty decent. I had the pasta and it was alright, the pasta was freshly made but flavors weren't what I was expecting but not my favorite. My daughter had the Mussels and loved them. I'd go back and try something different next time. read more

We had a brunch at Fable and Fire for our wedding guests and everything was perfect! Eduardo was a delight to work with and his staff was excellent. The food was absolutely delicious and all our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. We would definitely work with Eduardo again. Highly recommend eating or even just stopping in for a drink at Fable and Fire. read more

Food is amazing and drinks are strong. The menu features several creative cocktails, so it has become one of our regular girls happy hour spots. Prices are a bit $$$ but the quality is there. read more

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Okay, I'm back. Had the most incredible iced toasted marshmallow latte and it changed my mind! Tried some new pastries today as well, the almond croissant was flaky and delicious. Definitely our new spot read more

Fable and Fire - Lavender foam cold brew and cream cheese danish - Salad Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

This location was an absolute delight of a surprise. As you enter, you are embraced by the pleasantries of oldies soft rock/pop classics in the coffee lounge area. They have a good assortment of pastries and coffee selections. If you are interested in just a nice coffee and relaxing, this spot is not a bad option. Here are the pros: 1. Music selection and ambiance The music, as stated above, is more soft rock/pop classics from movies you would have enjoyed during the 70s and 80s. The music level is a perfect mid-level to allow you to engage in conversation without being too overbearing or muted to where you don't know which song is being played. 2. Service The majority of the staff is younger, but I need to emphasize that this isn't the typical bad experience from younger staff. Our server was very sweet, attentive, and engaging. We were also greeted by, I'm assuming, the head chef. He was knowledgeable and proud of the dishes he created in the menu -- deservingly so! We were only interested in having coffee and playing on our laptops, but once we walked in and got a chance to view the menu, we decided to get dinner lol. We were seated almost immediately and enjoyed every second. 3. Food quality We started our meal with the lamb meatballs. They were delicious! They did not contain the typical gaminess that you would expect from a sliver of lamb. It was very well done. The meat was so tender that I could have used a spoon to cut it. Next, we decided to share the shrimp Alfredo pasta which was fresh and filled with flavor. They actually separated our portion into two separate bowls which was both unexpected and appreciated. We finished the evening with tiramisu. Again...delicious. Here are the cons: 1. Parking It's downtown Rockwall...parking sucks. Good luck on the weekend. Not much more to say on this, and it isn't anything that they can do to control it. 2. Price Some of the items, while intriguing and tasty, are a bit pricey. I don't particularly count this against the restaurant though bc the quality is there, and the service + atmosphere is another aspect which goes into the price. If you are on a budget, this might not be the place to go. However, if you were thinking of going to Texas Roadhouse, Salt Grass, or similar...you should stop by here instead for a wonderful surprise. 3. Seating There is a very nice sized bar for cocktails, beer, wine; however, the seating here is not necessarily catered toward coffee cafe. If you are coming here expecting a setup similar to Starbucks, you will be slightly disappointed. This is more of a dinner library with the addition of a small cafe. I'm not quite sure how to explain it. The only reason I consider this a con is because the location might give the impression that it is more coffee cafe than restaurant. All in all, this location was a joy! The service, food, and atmosphere were exactly what we needed on a hot Saturday afternoon. The parking could get annoying, but this is to be expected in any downtown area in a weekend afternoon. The price could be out of your budget depending on what you order and how many people will be in your party. Regardless, this is a well-hidden gem in the Rockwall area which is a must if you want something different to experience which balances hometown feel with high class cuisine. read more

Love their quick to-go coffee drinks and patties. My daughter and I walk there weekly for her cake pop and a specialty coffee, tea, or matcha latte ( so many drinks to pick from!) Had one bad dinning experience but all the other visits have made up for it. Love having ability to grab a book to take home too! read more

Honestly I had higher hopes for this spot. It's great as a coffee shop or for drinks but I don't recommend the food.. upon arriving, we saw the manager speak rudely and condescendingly to his staff and then turn around and sit us at a table like nothing happened which was weird. The food we ordered was lacking flavor. But our server was great. read more

I am amazed how good this place was. Crab cakes are legit. I truly loved them and I am kind of a crab cake snob. I also ordered their lamb meatballs and I can't recommend them enough. The atmosphere is pretty awesome as well and they have this live singer who was on the guitar, and he was extremely talented. Only complaint is their lobster bisque didn't have any lobster in it, but I'm assuming it was to keep cost down. I'm going back for sure. read more

I had a good chai spiced drink here the first time. Second time I came with a friend for a latte but they had not received a coffee shipment so they only had tea or decaf and we chose to go elsewhere. Returned again for a quick coffee date and the latte was good. I was highly disappointed to hear they use tap water for their coffees though, so we won't be returning for drink orders anytime soon unfortunately. They have a beautiful outdoor sitting area, and most of the room inside is set up for dining. Not much seating available for a "coffee shop". The bookshelves area is also intriguing! read more

I loved this place when we celebrated my birthday at lunch, but when I brought a friend for her birthday dinner the food was uneven. The calamari was way too salty, and we had to send one batch back for being overcooked. The lobster bisque was delicious and the Quattro fromaggio (sp) pasta was amazing. Wedge salad had an extra kick from jalapeno (?) I upped it from a three star rating because of the superb service by the staff. Prices were reasonable , and the seasonal beer quite nice. I will keep going back for the atmosphere, the service and the pasta. read more

This place looks like it should be a good spot but we were met with a lackluster experience at best. They were understaffed the night we went and I'm not sure their AC was working given we were sweating while waiting for our drinks. There was little to no explanation of the menu and our waiter had almost no knowledge of their wine list or flavors. Disappointing. We couldn't seem to find anything on their menu appetizing, so much so that we went to the restaurant across the street for dinner. read more

My wife & I visited Fable & Fire several days ago for a quick meal, but the was much more & much better than just another meal. So many eateries serve disappointing, mediocre dishes, but here, everything we ordered was truly exceptional. Our main dishes of shrimp & grits (best ever) & chicken salad were very satisfying. The salmon dip appetizer was Excellent too! So I recommend for others to give the place a try. I don't often do reviews but just had to for others to enjoy! read more

Just returned from $400 Mother's Day brunch .. total dissatisfaction. Salads are a joke !! Don't order .. !mediocre at best even with the add ons... like blackened shrimp that was cold ... chicken salad like from Costco ... wedge looked mediocre.. and the chicken dish was tough .. Burger looked good that others had . Told the manager ... he thanked me but made no effort to comp me a dollar ... Service was OK .. kitchen was unprepared for the day . Doubt I'll return. read more

Initially, we were drawn to another neighboring restaurant, but the wait time was nearly an hour. We came across this gem and had a superb experience. We almost didn't go because I thought it was more of a deli. Thankfully, my husband was more interested than I was because we had an incredible dinner here! We had the burrata appetizer. It was so good we nearly licked the plate. I ordered the sea scallops and hubby had the ribeye. Both were cooked to perfection, seasoned just right, with generous portions. The ambiance is unique, as you enter there's a coffee shop and bookstore area, where the back dining area is comfortable and chic, with modern seating and warm wood tones. The man running the front of house was capable and charming, while waitstaff were efficient and professional. If we are ever on Rockwall again, we will definitely return. read more

This is my go to restaurant when I'm looking for a relaxing atmosphere, great drinks and food, and top notch service. Eduardo makes you feel like family every time you walk in the door with a pleasant smile and greeting, sometimes even a funny story! I try to make it out to see them twice a week because it's just that great!! read more

My wife and I have been here twice, 3/14 and 3/21. We sat at the bar both times. On 3/14 service and drinks were exceptional, we ordered the carrot cake which was good, it did have raisins which my wife doesn't like, but she ate around them. Bartenders took care of it and we were happy. Service this night was top notch. 3/21 we had dinner and drinks food was excellent wild mushroom pasta was to die for, braised short rib was very good. Service was good, bartenders were friendly and nice, just a bit slower and it took longer to get drinks. If service on 3/21 was quicker this would have been 5 stars. We will definitely be back, I want to try more of the pasta. read more

While the atmosphere was cute and cozy, the food was just ok and my service was terrible. I had an empty glass throughout my whole meal and my waitress couldn't be bothered to look at me to notice. She was too busy sitting behind the bar on her phone or with the other waitstaff gossiping. As much as I wanted to enjoy my time here, it just wasn't great. If I'm going to pay $40 on lunch, I would at least like a refill or for the staff to actually pay attention to their customers. read more

The ambiance was dimly lit, and comfortable. The circle booths were intimate enough to have conversations with everyone. The service was prompt and attentive. We enjoyed the luxurious selection of wines and shared the pasta and salad. Very large servings. I never felt rushed and they were at capacity around 7:00 on a Thursday. Please go check them out! They even have a book selection (store) and coffee shop with pastries at the front! (Fable) I know this will now be a favorite place to eat with family and friends. Thank you! I will try the shrimp and grits or halibut next time! read more

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I stopped by here again to eat with my family and this time we visited at around 5pm. We were looking for a place to grab dinner, and my experience changed drastically from last time. I truly believe the slow service I experienced last was due to the fact that the restaurant was slow. This time, however, we were seated quickly, and our server was extremely friendly! The food was 10/10 and we will definitely be visiting again. This place is perfect for catching up with friends, having casual dinner, and the prices aren't ridiculous! Finally Rockwall has something to do other than the harbor lol. read more

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Late dessert. Excellent friendly service. Had a couple Irish Mules which were stellar. Apple fritters and berry crisp SOLID!!! A guy was playing just outside so it was a great chance just to sit and relax. Great place! read more

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My husband and I are new to the Rockwall area, and we happened upon this place while we were downtown. The vibe is Brooklyn-hipster-cool -- lots of interesting books, loft-like space, high ceilings and a ton of character. So I give it high marks for the atmosphere. But it stops there. I don't like to give negative reviews, but after a disappointing lunch experience (pricy, too -- almost $40 with tip), I wanted to share our experience. We really wanted to like this place, but the food - and the wait time for the food (on a Tuesday) - was where it fell short. My husband ordered the Peach BBQ burger, and I ordered a BLAT (bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado sandwich). There was a considerable wait time from when we ordered our food to when it came out (almost 30 minutes - that's a lot of wait time for lunch). When our server brought out my sandwich, it looked like it sat under a heat lamp for some time. The "toast" was flaccid, and there was no discernable avocado - I expected sliced avocado, but it was mashed up and spread on the bread, which made the toast super soggy). The bacon looked like strips of dried out beef jerky - it wasn't crispy like bacon should be. It almost tasted like it was leftover bacon that was microwaved. The whole thing looked so unappetizing that I asked the server to send it back to the kitchen for a re-do. She brought out a replacement in under 5 minutes, and it didn't look any different than the one I sent back. The bacon was overcooked and hard as a rock, along with the same soggy-toast-with-avocado mash, and a small amount of tomato. It was, hands-down, the worst BLT (or BLAT) I ever had in my life. And for $13 all I could choke down from this meal were the decent fries. Also, a small thing to note about the service - we had to ask every time for our water glasses to be refilled. The service here is not what I would call "intuitive" - as in, pay attention to water refills. It's not a huge thing, but something worth mentioning. That's the difference between good and great service, in my opinion. My husband's burger was done to medium-rare, and was reasonably tasty, so there's that. We both agreed that Fable & Fire won't be on our repeat list. I might consider going back there to meet up with friends for a coffee, but that's it. What a disappointment - but hey, it's only one lunch. read more

The atmosphere, location, and service were all wonderful. But unfortunately, the food was just mediocre. I had shrimp and grits and my husband had pasta with bolognese sauce. Both were bland and slightly overpriced. My shrimp were small and the grits were not creamy or flavorful-just too gritty. My husband's pasta sauce was dry and tasted like it was prepared minutes before serving-not simmered like it should have been. It's a new restaurant and Rockwall is lucky to have it but they need to step up the food. Perhaps it was an off night or they're trying to work the kinks out. All that said, we will go back and just hope the food is better the next time. read more

This review is based on the coffee & atmosphere as we did not dine here. Right when we walked in it was apparent that the new owner had put a lot of work, money & imagination into this new bistro. You can walk in the entrance & grab a coffee or you can walk a bit further in & be entranced by the floor to ceiling books or the fantasy like atmosphere of the restaurant. Even the bathrooms with their sliding bookcase doors are dreamy. I can't wait to come back & see if the food matches the ambiance. read more

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This was such a cute place. It reminded me of something out of Gilmore Girls from the outside, on the city square with a classic vintage store front. The inside is amazing with the novel book store front and warm modern decor inside and the unique book decor features. They had live music for Mother's Day weekend, not sure was special or the norm. The service was spot on and the food delicious. I had the BLAT with fries. My sisters had the Caesar salad with chicken (so much chicken) and my mother had the chicken on croissant. All great choices. I will definitely go back. read more

decided to go to Fable & Fire for book club meeting. Lovely place that is lined with books and a sliding bookshelf for entrance to bathroom. I had Shrimp & Grits which was yummy. Hidden gem in Rockwall. Our waitress was Michele who was excellent. read more

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I went on Friday with a friend for coffee and pastries. First of all, our waiter Eric was so welcoming, friendly, attentive and told us about a few of his favorite things on the menu. The coffee was great and the pastries were delicious. We were never rushed and it was great getting to catch up in such a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. When you go, ask for Eric's section. He's the best. Can't wait to go for brunch, lunch or dinner next time. Five stars in my book. read more