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Red Rocks Cafe

4.0 (389 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Blackened lemon chicken
Alexis N.

My friend and I are traveling from out of town and were excited that we got to be here for Charlotte restaurant week. We chose this place based on the menu. We showed up for our reservation but there was about a 10-15 minute wait. I ordered a Paloma to drink (tasty watery) and for the 3 course meal, I ordered the Queso-spinach dip (it was bland and had a weird taste to it), the crab stuffed flounder (it came with rice pilaf and asparagus) and I upgraded to the oreo cheesecake for dessert. The food was OK to me. It could have used more seasoning. My one friend did enjoy his blackened lemon chicken that came with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. My other friend did not enjoy the she-crab soup (it was so creamy, it was separating and didn't have a lot of crab in it). All in all, the food was mediocre. I probably won't be back the next time I'm in town

Strawberry Margarita
Gail S.

First visit at Red Rocks Cafe on Charlotte. Loved there was so much to chose from on the menu - steaks, seafood, pasta and chicken. We tried the she crab soup that was thick and flavorful. The coconut shrimp the was crispy and cooked perfect. For our main course we had the filet with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli and chicken sambuca. Excellent service and food. Highly recommend!

Lisa R.

Met a dear old friend for dinner and a catch up. We dined on an outdoor patio which had a heating unit which was nice as the temperatures began to drop at nightfall. The food was great, I ordered CHICKEN QUATTRO FORMAGGIO and added shrimp. It was a creamy, cheesy delight! The perfect amount of everything!!! It's a very large serving. I wasn't even able to get half way through when I had it packed up to take home. My dinner companion and I shared a HUGE piece of carrot cake which was absolutely divine! Yummy yummy cream cheese frosting and the perfect amount of ingredients and moistness. I would have rated a 5, but our server just wasn't as attentive as I would have liked. I ordered a cocktail, which I never received. I wasn't charged so no harm no foul, HOWEVER, I was looking forward to tasting their spin on a Moscow Mule. Unfortunately, we had very few check-ins, and when we asked for coffee (regular), we were brought decaf. He made it right, but attentiveness matters and is observed when you are a server. Overall, it was a great place to dine and a wonderful place to catch up and spend time with someone special.

Thanksgiving meal
Sarah E.

Very very busy, but it was thanksgiving. Thank goodness they were even open. The was outstanding and huge portions. We definitely got our money worth.

Ms Stacy at the red rocks cafe buy my house...... this lady just blessed me
Natasha H.

Ms Stacy at the red rocks cafe buy my house...... this lady just blessed me.... I need a little hot toddy and a bit spicy meal to kick this cold I have and she DID THAT!!!!

Oreo Cheesecake
Evan D.

Red Rocks was mentioned a few times in the Charlotte Foodies Facebook group, I figured I'd try it out. Service I was greeted by Erin at the entrance pastry case, who was friendly and quick to seat me. My waiter Garrett was attentive, helpful, and didn't even flinch when I asked too many questions about the sides like I was taking a pop quiz. Starter I ordered a cup of She Crab Soup to start. It comes with a drizzle of sherry on top and a packet of saltines, classy and nostalgic at the same time. While it doesn't quite top the She Crab Soup at Eddie's Place, it definitely puts up a solid fight. Let's call it the Pepsi to Eddie's Coke. Main Course I went with the 1/2 rack of ribs. They were fall-off-the-bone tender, coated in a sticky, sweet sauce with just a hint of heat. Not quite a Carolina reaper situation, more like a polite tap on the shoulder. I didn't need any extra sauce and found myself going full caveman, cleaning each bone like it owed me money. The wild rice risotto was good. Cheesy, flavorful, and a smarter side choice than baked beans if you don't want to fall asleep by 9. Sweet potato fries were fine. Definitely the standard frozen kind, but they served their purpose. Dessert I didn't have room for dessert, but I took a slice of Oreo cheesecake to go. It's made by Queen City Pastry in Mooresville, and based on past experience, it's probably going to ruin my self-control later tonight. Overall Vibe Red Rocks is the kind of place that works for nearly any occasion. The menu is huge: burgers, pasta, steaks, seafood, salads. You could bring your picky aunt, your steak-loving cousin, or your friend who only eats chicken fingers. It's casual, but the food is better than you'd expect from a place this broad. Solid experience overall. And as for Aqua e Vino, lock your doors and update your voicemail. Some of us are out here hungry.

Chopped Salad - Small
jessica s.

Went here for the queens feast. I ordered a chopped salad, the blueberry pecan salmon, and the toffee bundt cake. Everything about this was soo good and I look forward to the queens feast here every year. The toffee bundt cake was the best part as it is a must try.

Chicken Sandwich
Arthur R.

My first time here, I was pleasantly surprised at the speed of our seating and service. After a brief explanation of today's specials we were munching on a deliciously prepared meal set for a king. A true dining experience!

As always; the food, drinks, and atmosphere was AMAZING. I love eating on the patio cause it's warm and quiet, and my friends and I can chat using our inside voices. Oh, waiter was A1

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Jonathan B.

Sometimes when dining, customer service can definitely make or break it when you're trying somewhere new. Bianca definitely won us over. She was so kind and super helpful. I appreciate how she was even so generous enough to let us try to have a better idea of how the sherry-lobster crème sauce tasted before ordering. We were hesitant at first but she was so reassuring on the dish she didn't steer us wrong. My girlfriend and I done here during restaurant week. Because we knew how packed it can get during this time, we went ahead and made reservations ahead of time but still got seated with no wait. Bianca was so honest with her recommendations it helped tremendously. The medallions are definitely the way to go if you're feeling something meaty. The fried onions are honestly a great pair. My favorite however were the lobster ravioli. If you know seafood, you know in nc sometimes the portion sizes can be on the smaller side. However with this dish, it will definitely fill you. It comes with a generous amount of 8-10 shells with a decent amount of shrimp and asparagus to fill you as well! Lastly, while we're never huge on dessert, please try their apple cheesecake I promise you will not regret it!

Crab stuffed flounder
Joselyne B.

Went for Queens Feast and it did not disappoint. Service was amazing, we had dessert too but I ate it before I could take a picture. Great food!

Filet and coconut shrimp
Emmanuella M.

I hosted my birthday dinner here and very glad I did. We were seated in the patio and the server was TOP notch. We were a large crowd and it was just him. He took his time to make sure we were all taken care of. I got the filet and shrimp which was good, except I wasn't the biggest fan of the sauce. I ate the food without it and it very delicious. Everyone talked about the mashed potatoes! You have to go and try it!

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Excellent service, very safe seating. Allowed us plenty time to converse. Very good food and prompt and attentive service.

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The desserts always get dessert ALWAYS!!! Coconut or chocolate the steak is cooked just the way I like it everytime!!

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We eat here frequently and always have a lovely experience. The food is good. The staff is always friendly and management is professional.

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