I ate here a couple of months ago and had great service and excellent food. I came here for dinner in hopes of eating and catching the sunset nearby by the lake. I was actually given this spot as a recommendation from a friend. My server, Davion, was excellent from start to finish. He was very attentive and informative when I asked questions. The manager even checked in with us, which I appreciated. Davion also ensured everything flowed so that I was able to catch the sunset. The food was good much better than the fries let on. I'm assuming things are better and I can tell on this day they working hard to earn my business I ordered the chargrilled oysters Dodie and the Dodie Pasta Monica. The oysters were well-cooked and decent-sized. I enjoyed the flavor and the seasoning was perfect. The Dodie Pasta Monica has Shrimp, crawfish, parmesan cheese sauce, rotini in it. Mine was very tasty. The shrimp was delicious and the parts was cooked perfectly. I definitely recommend trying both of these. For drinks I had the flavored frozen margarita, these were decent, but enjoyable. I can definitely see myself coming back here to dine and enjoy the sunset.

I had such a great time I took zero pictures. We had a party of 18 and they were amazing!!

I had a much better experience than most Yelpers have had recently. The first part of this review is my own personal impressions. The second part is the information from the other reviews. * * * Me talking as Me. First rate Creole cooking. I can't speak for the seafood ... But not all Louisiana cookin' comes from the gulf or the swamp. Red beans and rice are a thing. They have a red beans and rice here to beat the band. Although "in theory" they only offer that as a side dish, A request to the waiter can get you a whole plate of their red beans and rice plus two grilled andouille sausages to go with that. And there was Crystal Hot Sauce right there on the table - whose destiny is to put the finishing touches on red beans and rice. Eating doesn't get better than that. They also make the only decent Bloody Mary I have had in at least 15 years. The trick? (Which the waitress brags about openly.) They use a special mild mixer which packs a ton of flavor but no bulls*** hot for the sake of just being hot. The result is an actually tasty beverage you wouldn't mind having two or four of. (I was staying within walking distance at the nearby Hilton. Knocking off a string of these would have been a wholly legal and attractive idea - but I was with non-drinking company.) My wife gave a big thumbs up to her salmon. Now, yeah yeah yeah ... you can't really do a compleat review of a Cajun place without reviewing the seafood. I get it I get it. (Though red beans and rice ought to count for at least part credit.) I really like the lakefront complex at Rockwall ... So I just may have to come back. ***** The news from the other reviews. All signs are there was a management change mid 2024. After the management change, service seems to have hit the skids in the early going. Both bartending and table-waiting was weak While things were slow to come out of the kitchen. The regulars complained. I believe they are telling the truth. The good news is that the new management team has finally gotten these problems under control. May and June 2024 reviews are filled with tales of woe. I went there in November 2024. We got fast and completely attentive service, great bartending, and food that came out promptly. I would believe the two and three star reviews - But I recommend giving Dodie's on the Lake another shot. I think they have gotten themselves to where they need to be.

Very lovely atmosphere and if you sit on the patio outside, you can overlook the beautiful lake and it's so amazing at sunset. The drinks were good and we ordered fried calamari to share. Neither one of us was fond of it as it wasn't well seasoned and it was rubbery. Granted having tried this dish several many places it's always hit or miss when it has that rubbery texture. The service was ok, they want busy at all maybe 4 tables when we was there but she was slow to come check on us.

Came here for dinner with my family. Haven't dined at Dodie in years! It was also the last outdoors concert series by the lake for the summer so that was a plus! The dining experience was ok -- the waiter wasn't knowledgeable on the cocktails, however, he was good with everything else. The seafood nachos, fried pickles and oysters were good. I would dine here again -- I love this area.

A must stop for oysters! I swing by every time I'm in the area for a quickie little snack and drink. I have yet to explore the menu beyond oysters, but they have a full NOLA menu!

Our go-to place when we stay at the Hilton Dallas-Rockwall Lakefront. A nice laid-back place by the lake for Cajun-style food. Whether it's for dinner with the fam, date night or catch a game with friends over a drink, they've got you covered. Waitstaff and managers are very cordial and make it a point that your food is exactly how you want it. I'll continue to come back when I'm in the area. Check 'em out the next time you are.