Gail Fletcher

In December 2022, Sear Steakhouse and Lounge opened its doors to the great people of Rockwall County, and since then, has created a stellar reputation in the community by creating incredible steakhouse cuisine and craft cocktails. All this success and growth has been more than music to the ears of the owner and sole proprietor, Gail Fletcher, who is one of, if not the only female restaurant owner in Rockwall County. From the breathtaking views of Lake Ray Hubbard to the live music in The Lounge and the in-house butchered prime steaks, Sear Steakhouse and Lounge is nothing short of an absolute sensation that Rockwall has been craving for decades and is truly unlike anything in the area.

For over 50 years, Gail Fletcher has owned several Merle Norman Cosmetics franchises in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. She has once again found success in her ventures with her newest business in Sear Steakhouse and Lounge. She would not be here today without the help of her management team that has made her dream come true. Her biggest assets to this operation are Mandy Mendenhall and General Manager Cody Becker. Mandy oversees private events and has her hand in all day-to-day operations that make this possible. Since Cody’s arrival, he has elevated the service of Sear and brought new expectations to the staff to provide the best guest experience.

Sear Steakhouse and Lounge is equipped with a private dining space that is contracted to hold a vast variety of events such as rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and business meetings. With custom menus for each event, Sear is sure to satisfy any need for a private event that their guest requests. Sear also has a chef’s table that provides a unique experience to diners in a semi-private setting.

Food quality is at the forefront at Sear. From in-house cut prime steaks and seafood, everything is made in house, including desserts, sides, sauces, and soups. Sear also provides an excellent level of service to pair with its exquisite cuisine that will leave every guest feeling especially taken care of. Finding the right chef was a major turning point for Sear, and Marcus Moehler exceeded all expectations.

Marcus wanted more out of his culinary career and was presented with an opportunity to travel to Spain for several months and work under several Michelin-star chefs. Marcus would eventually end up back home in Rockwall to use his experience and talents to elevate the menu at Sear Steakhouse and take on the role as executive chef.

Along with the steakhouse, Sear also offers a more bar feel to their guests with the 360 Bar and Lounge that offers its own happy hour menu with a list of signature cocktails. 360 Bar provides a patio that looks directly over Lake Ray Hubbard that makes it the perfect sunset-viewing destination.

Sear Steakhouse and Lounge will also be opening on Sunday, May12 for a Mother’s Day brunch and dinner featuring prix fixe menus that will consist of three courses with several options per course. Sear will also be opening for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16 with a special prix fixe menu.