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    On The Rocks

    3.9 (252 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Clam Chowder
    TJ L.

    Second time back in as many weeks. Easy to come in and eat solo at the bar. Nice selection of wines by the glass, including one I've been meaning to try. Only a handful of people in just before closing time on a weekday so service was fine.

    Filthy sink in the men's room
    Rusty H.

    I'd give MY food a solid four stars, but others in my party weren't as lucky. Burgers were drastically undercooked. As a person who cooks on grills and griddles often, I know there's a huge difference in cook time between a medium burger and a rare burger, and these were rare. They chose not to send the food back, which may or may not have been the right choice. Rare meat was the the least of my issues (mainly because I didn't order a burger). The men's restrooms were severely neglected. We got there 20 minutes after opening, which is when you'd think the entire place would be the cleanest, yet not so much). I was smacked in the face with a very pungent p!ss smell as soon as I entered, and it got worse from there. Urinals and sinks were filthy in every way. The garbage can was overflowing and spilling onto the floor, the paper towel dispenser was hanging wide open with a fresh roll sitting on top (and not even loaded into the dispenser), and there was no soap in either of the two soap dispensers. Simply based on the cleanliness of the restroom, I really want to rate this place one star, but that would be unfair. That said, two stars is as much as I can manage for this scenario as a whole. I will, however, say that I intend to come back soon to see if that was an accurate sampling of who they are as a business.

    Worst brussel sprouts ever

    Ordered half pound of steamed shrimp with baked potato and brussel sprouts. The shirmp came out rubbery with very little flavor even though rhey were suppose to be cajun. The brussel sprouts were the worst I have ever had. My wife tried one and could not stomach it. They came what looked sauteed with bacon and onion. Told waitress about them and was just given the check. I will not be returning there for a long time now.

    Bang bang shrimp.  Luke warm and not very good.
    Jill R.

    We were visiting from out of town. Hostess was very sweet. Sat down and got three C Soup. It was luke warm. Disappointed. Then I got bang bang shrimp and it was luke warm too. Husband got peeled shrimp. They were rubbery and chewy not good at all. Very disappointed on the whole meal. Waitress was not very attentive to us. She was just ok. Honestly I would not go back or recommend. To many other options that I could have driven too.

    Shrimp and corn bisque $7.95

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    Great food and it was takeout. Mind you were staying close by. Definitely would suggest this place.

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    Great food, great service, and a great outdoor dining experience. I ordered seafood and it was delicious!

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    Very hit and miss sometimes food and service is excellent and sometimes it's terrible

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