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    Red Rock Tavern

    3.7 (125 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Patio and front entrance
    Agnes P.

    I came out to Red Rock Tavern with a friend for late night chats and drinks. I have ordered from this establishment before however I've never dined in, so this was a new experience for me. The patio was filled with people and they had music playing for the vide. The bar was filled with people as well so it's not all hush hush. Since we knew we weren't staying long, we ordered a couple drinks and nachos. I'm glad we were able to customize it the way we wanted and it made the perfect late night snack. Our server was super attentive and we enjoyed having laughs with her. Thank you for a great visit!

    Gorgonzola burger
    Robert K.

    Service was a little slow but I think they were running short staffed. All the outside tables were full and there was an event. Waitress said it was actually slow to average. Food was good. Though I was surprised that's the Gorgonzola burger was spicy. Didn't expect that but I enjoyed it. Juicy and flavorful. Cajun fries were good but salty. This is a solid bar and grill. Not to of the pack but by no means bad.

    Bread no clams

    I ordered clansrips with french fries As you can see in the pic i got all that and there were no clams all bread disaapointing ive ordered before but this time those clams were no clams it was all bread. Coleslaw was good and french fries not worth 25$

    Happy hour specials
    Michael W.

    Consider this review to be more of a 3.5 than a 3. Only reason it isn't 4 stars is because I think the interior could use some love. Thankfully everything else makes up for how it looks though. Walking in you immediately get that local tavern feel; like everyone knows each others name. Not the kind of place I would normally go but the happy hour prices were too enticing. Heaping pile of "nachos" with an amazing house made thousand island for only $6? Yes please. Mini pitchers of beer that give you at least 2.5 glasses full for only $6-$7?? How can I refuse. Service was great. Everyone was very attentive when they weren't busy chatting and hanging out with the regulars. Not saying it like it's a bad thing - you can tell people visit this place often. And I can't blame them! I wouldn't necessarily bring my wife here but it's a great place to grab some food and beer before going out or maybe a good place to visit at the end of your night. There's street parking available but if you see the gates open in the lot diagonal to the tavern you can park very easily for free there and it's a close walk across the street to get back. Recommend coming here for happy hour w the guys, I know I'll be back!

    Chic parm grinder
    L T.

    This was a big miss. Bread was old, chicken was so thin it was like Lampoons Christmas Vacation turkey, it was just crunch. The photo shows how it just disintegrated. Tried to skip the bread and eat the chicken but no, trashed. Cheese was cold and hardened to the bread.

    Cesar salad taco bowl
    Winona R.

    The salad I had was amazing. The service was very nice and warm. I was loving the outdoor seating and ambiance.

    Spicy Margarita
    Kate C.

    This tavern had amazing food, music and service. It's rare to find Bottomless Brunch with a DJ! Loved the vibes the entire time, 10/10 Highly Recommend.

    A lavender lemon vodka drink. Deliciously served with a sugar coated lemon and a sprig of lavender.
    Bethlynne D.

    What drew me to this location was the gluten free options on the menu. Unfortunately we did not end up eating because the waitress brought us our drinks but then never took a food order or came back over until our drinks were done. That being said, the drink I had was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was friendly. They had a bit of a dive bar vibe which I always appreciate.

    Chicken & Waffles
    Eric W.

    (Last visited 12/13/2020.) It's the weekend and we've heard some decent things about Red Rock Tavern's bottomless brunches so we had to give them a try! Here's how it went... Atmosphere/Appearance: Right on the corner of Capitol Avenue and Lawrence Street is this gem. There isn't much of a parking lot that I can remember, but there is plenty of street parking if you can find a spot. Once inside the exposed interior brick walls and worn wooden floors certainly add to the tavern feel. There really isn't much to this place, but the atmosphere was AWESOME as soon as the DJ got there and started playing some music! It was hype! Service: Decent. We were sat right next to the bar (prime real estate) and whenever our cups got low they were refilled. The mimosas were a bit too orangey even though we asked numerous times for less orange juice each round. Oh well. I guess they have rules to abide by. Other than that things were straight. Food: For my brunch entrée I went with Red's Rockin' Wings. You get a choice of 9 sauces and I chose Hot & Sweet hoping to get a big of spice with a sweet finish. They were okay. They were a bit dry, a little on the small side and simply okay. I wouldn't get them again and I'd try something else. Value: $25.00 will get you endless mimosas with orange juice, pineapple juice, white cranberry juice, or pomegranate juice. Excellent choices and you can continuously switch between the varieties. My wings are $12.00 for 10 and that wasn't bad at all. In conclusion, I loved the atmosphere and energy of this place, but the food wasn't the best in my opinion. Give them a shot and let me know what you think. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel, "The Hungry Road" for more restaurant and car-related content! You can copy and paste the following link into your browser to be taken directly to the channel! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and turn on notifications! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZJPcprSoq00kgDLUb57yA

    Nachovember
    Jason P.

    I visited Red Rock Tavern for the first time because RRT is one of 13 honorees for CT Yelp's Nachovember. I also ordered the Dry Rub Wings. The $5 Nachovember special consisted of smaller than average fresh made triangular nachos chips, with melted cheddar and Jack cheese, black olives, pickled jalapeños, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream and salsa on the side. Great yellow, red, green, black and white colors. Nice bursts of acidity and fresh flavors. HUGE portion for $5. But for the Nachovember showcase deal, I would have ordered the nachos with beef as well, but these nachos were still very good. The wings were also very good. The dry rub had a southwest or Cajun vibe. The wings were juicy and meaty and I liked the outside seasoning. Brining or some similar process would have taken the wings next level. The Tavern had a classic, but updated feel. Service was friendly and welcoming. I would definitely return to check out more of the menu. Four Stars

    Christina H.

    I had my rehearsal dinner there.. buffet style... I was running late and wanted to set up my flowers... they immediately recognized I was running late, took my centerpieces and said "go" I will set up... needless to say, when my guests arrived they were blown away... the tables were set with linens, even accented with black (colors of my wedding) and the florals were exactly where I wanted them... they were extremely welcoming .. the food.... PHENOMENAL!! Penne a la vodka is seasoned to perfection... green beans!! Fresh and roasted to absolute deliciousness... then the chicken parm!!! My guests were raving about it... Ceaser salad and home made dressing was fantastic... such fresh, well seasoned food and a fantastic welcoming atmosphere.... Also big shout out to Chelsey (hope I spelled it correctly) the owner even comped us on the beverages... they went above and beyond and we enjoyed every minute... from the bar staff, to the wait staff to the owners.. to the food!! All top notch.. highly Recommend.... I wish I lived closer, I'd be there every other day.... Thank you again for a wonderful day.... Ps!! My son is autistic with a food aversion, when I asked for a small bowl of Mac and cheese they were more than accommodating with his request... hands down excellent service.

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    Great neighborhood bar. Friendly staff, great food! Opens at 11 so great place to kill time before 12 opening at museum

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    Another great visit to Red Rock last night with my son and one of his friends. Bartenders Su and Carmen were great.

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