I've had several business lunches here. As a matter of fact I typically order the "business lunch". Not bad at all the service is good and the restaurant has a great atmosphere for a meeting. Little pricey but worth it. read more

Busy spot on a Sunday so it was good to have reservations. Service was perfect -- so friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed a cup of the chicken and rice soup before a wonderful plate of the lobster ravioli with shrimp and scallops and baby asparagus. Brunch options were delicious too, others having steak and eggs, and strawberry crepes, crab cakes benedict. Jambalaya had the right spice as well. And portions were just right--not too big. Definitely recommend! read more

An evening dinner, planned for 12 people with reservations at 8pm Friday March 4, 2016, never materialized as the manager did not seat us at 8pm - or even 20 minutes later. He allowed the table set up for us to keep the previous customers seated even after their bills were paid and service finished. He didn't ask them to leave, saying the table was needed for other customers. When reservations were made (much) earlier in the day, we were informed that the patio might be available and it was heated. The manager never asked us if we wanted the patio so we assumed it was closed. We won't be coming back any time soon - if at all. I will be writing up a review on Yelp/Charlotte. A most unfortunate evening and a loss of 12 customers. read more

This is our go-to place after church, since service is fast and you can count on high quality. Today we asked if Red Rocks is LGBT friendly in view of the Legislature's recent law passed to legalize discrimination. We wanted to to ensure the comfort of all our diners and got a resounding "yes, of course!" Stephanie took care of us today and was friendly and efficient, delivering extra salad dressings and drink refills without us asking. The food is always fresh and generous in size too. We've never been disappointed so we will be back, probably next Sunday! read more

Food and service is outstanding! Never disappoints! Olivia was attentive and timely this evening! Meals were enjoyed by all! Once again Red Rocks Cafe hits a grand slam!!!! read more

Came here on a date night with my husband. We got a couple of drinks at the bar while we waited for our table. Stacey was our bartender and was very warm and friendly. We had a great meal of crabcakes, tuna, pasta, and even finished with dessert. Our server (I don't remember his name, unfortunately) was very friendly and attentive. It was our first time here and it won't be our last! read more

Red Rocks' food is pretty top notch as far as I'm concerned. I had a She Crab soup which was decadent (is it acceptable to refer to a non-dessert item as "decadent"? It was very rich, and delicious), and every item I've gotten there has ranged in quality from good to gourmet. The crab cakes, for example, were pretty tasty, if not out of this world, and they were accompanied by simple fresh vegetables. If you have a bigger stomach than me, or if you're just prowling around for dessert, you should try their desserts. I say this not because I have (I'm always too full) but because they _look_ very good, and I've often read that they have some of the best desserts in Charlotte. Decor is nice. I almost feel bad going in there in t-shirt and jeans... but not so bad that I stop. Service is good, and very helpful ("I've never had She Crab soup" and she brought out a small sample). In fact, the one reason I don't go there more often is that their prices are a bit on the high side. I think Yelp's price range system fails here: I would typically go to restaurants rated "$$," but since it says "$$$" is more than $31/person, I have to put Red Rocks in the "$$" category. In reality, look to be spending $50 for two people here, which is just outside my comfort range. read more

I Absolutely Red Rocks Cafe!! Everytime I'm here or grab To-Go I always start with the appetizer CALHOUN'S QUESO-SPINACH DIP Served in a sourdough boule with chips. I promise you won't be disappointed. As for entrees I the WEATHERLY'S CAJUN SALMON The salmon flakes right off and has a delicate flavor. I like to get extra cajun cream for my salmon. Another yummy entree SALAMONE'S SHRIMP CAJUN PASTA w/Vegetables. Just FYI you'll be leaving here with a full tummy :) And wanting to come back read more

I have dined at Red Rocks for a few years. I have never been disappointed with the food or service. Of particular note is Karen at the hostess station. She is the epitome of customer service. It could be months since my last dining experience and she ALWAYS remembers my name, greets with a smile, and usually a hug. The menu has a broad range of offerings. The chicken salad is very good as is the Reuben (corned beef or turkey). Those are my usual go-to choices but I have ventured to other dishes and never been disappointed. Their desserts are quite good, especially the coconut cake. It can get a little noisy at times but there is plenty of seating indoors and on the patios. The restaurant is always clean, as are the restrooms (very important), and the service is always friendly. Staff has always been attentive, well-groomed, and professional. read more

The food that I've had here has been pretty good. Drink selection is pretty varied if select on the wine and beer selection. However the service is hit or miss. I've been there when the servers are very attentive and then again where we had to flag someone down just to order drinks. Other than that great handout place. read more

The service and food have always been great. They have a large menu which sometimes make it difficult to choose. Some of our favorites have been the southwest chicken raviolis and the lobster raviolis. Their desserts look amazing and finally gave in and took home a piece of key lime pie on our last visit that was delicious. They take reservations on open table which is great because it has been very busy every time we have been there. read more

I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE Red Rocks! Not only do they have the most delicious Lobster Ravioli, my husband gobbled up his Blackened Grouper! Red Rocks even helped a fundraiser that my church was having and they are always doing something great for the Charlotte community!! This will always be one of my favorite Charlotte restaurants! read more

I've had two good experiences at this restaurant. Both times I was talked into having dessert, they are particularly delicious. Giant pieces of cake, one order is defiantly enough for two. The appetizers are very memorable as well, the buffalo calamari is the best I've had. Strangely the entrees have been forgettable to me, the best options are probably too expensive for me to try. :-) Atmosphere is dim and intimate, great for couples. When I met my family for a birthday, I felt like we were being way too loud. Service has always great, you feel like you're there to be taken care of, especially when it comes to dessert. And the manger is always on the move in the dining room checking on guests. read more

I don't know where to start with how horrible this experience was. First the waitresses who work as a "team" were relentless in asking if we were ready to order, finally when we ordered we were first disappointed in the presentation after the food was delivered. There were no herbs to be found and the food looked plain (I had a ribeye and my wife had a filet). The food had no flavor, just plain. The "team" then started asking if we were ready for desert when half my steak was still on my plate and I was still eating it. Finally when we finished they brought out a dessert plate it was very unclean and waitress coughed over the cakes. The chocolate cake was the lone highlight of the meal. Will not go back read more

Steak undercooked. Threw it back on the grill and brought the same plate back out. Now cooked to medium-rare but tough. Rest of the food was just okay, nothing to go back for. Used to dine here years ago, however has obviously fallen off in food quality. read more

We had a fantastic dinner celebrating my mom's 81st birthday! She enjoyed the coconut salmon special and we enjoyed the filet medallions special. They could not stop raving about the wonderful dinner they enjoyed. Thanks for making it so special for us!! read more

I was visiting Charlotte for 1 week, and my first day I was blown away by my meal at red rocks! I had the lemon herb chicken with garlic mash and sautéed green beans! This meal tasted like you were visiting family that has not seen you in years and they cook all your favorites! I went back again on my last night in Charlotte, I didn't realize they were 10 minutes from closing. I felt horrible and was going to leave but everyone of the staff welcomed me in like I was their first customer of the day! This time I got the meatloaf w/ garlic mash and veggie medley. I've never had a more delicious meatloaf and it had marinara sauce instead of ketchup which I thought was AMAZING! The meat was so tender.. I finished my meal off with a piece of the most delicious and moist coconut cake I've ever had in my life! The thing that really stood out to me was the service was amazing & even 10 minutes before closing the meal tasted like they just opened. No sloppiness or leftover just throw on a plate so they could go home. read more

Our first time dining here was a great experience. The menu had a wonderful selection, plenty to choose from and all at reasonable prices. The food was done perfectly and extremely tasty. I had the meatloaf, and this is not your normal meatloaf- full of flavors and the marinara sauce was perfect. I can't wait to go back and try some of the Italian entrees. We saved some room for dessert and were happy we did. What turned a very good dining experience into an excellent one, was our server Jenny. She was very friendly and made us feel at home right away. Personable, prompt, funny and honest. read more

This was such a disappointing meal. I typically get the chopped salad which is good - nothing special but good enough. I decided to try the portobello mushroom sandwich with risotto. The sandwich was served on a cheap English muffin with no real flavor. The risotto was just mushy cheesy wild rice. I even questioned the server if it was really risotto - perhaps I got the wrong side. He assured me it was. Poorly prepared if it was. When he took my plate he asked how it was and agreed "it is kinda mushy". The service was good - the only reason I give it 3 stars. Since I live nearby and go every so often with friends, I will stick with the salads. Too many great restaurants in Charlotte to give my recommendation to Red Rocks. read more

Entrée was great, salad & dessert was only mediocre. We visited during Charlotte Restaurant week and felt like the establishment cut the food in half instead of using this week as an opportunity to draw in more customers. read more

I love Red Rocks and I go often. I always have a great meal, and the service is always friendly and prompt. I love the chicken salad, the pasta and you can not beat the Red Velvet cake and the 5 layer chocolate cake. The specials are creative and overall I always leave happy. read more

My husband and I love this place. Their sea bass and their grouper are as good as you will ever find anywhere. My husband's favorite is the grouper - I think they call it Plunkett's grouper with grand marnier sauce. He gets it with their risotto and it is fantastic. I'm a salad person and all of their salads are wonderful. We recently had a visitor from out of town and of course we took him to Red Rocks. It was the perfect venue. We ate out of doors on their new patio. It was the perfect place to take someone we hadn't seen in years. We especially like Dante the manager. He makes sure everything runs smoothly and always remembers us when we come in. Thank you! read more

Went to red rocks on a whim with my wife, and we loved it! Had the she-crab soup which was amazing and the calamari to start. Great service, great food. Simple enough read more

I was visiting Charlotte for business purposes and was happy to be able to have time to visit this restaurant - was referred. So glad that I was able to make time to go. Everything was delicious and service was impeccable. read more

Great place to entertain guests for a great meal and service. Food is always enjoyable and atmosphere is relaxing.

My husband took me to red rocks for lunch. I have allergies and was worried about finding something to eat that sounded good in my pregnant state. The water was nice and took 3 options I was thinking about back to the chef. The original recipes called for black pepper. So The chef made a wine reduction sauce for me instead of the marinara. It was very tasty. We enjoyed our experience and would come back again. If you get apps, main course and desert, you will rack up a bill fast. read more

This is our second Thanksgiving eating at this awesome restaurant in south Charlotte. Food was delicious, buffet was bountiful with traditional fare and waiter Zee was friendly and accommodating. Think we've found our new go-to for Thanksgiving dining. read more

What can one say that as not been said before about John Love's Red Rocks cafe on Providence road (Strawberry Hill) ........ Excellent food coupled with Excellent service from the best in the business, makes Red Rocks Cafe one of the top restaurants not only in the Charlotte area, but would be hard to find a better restaurant with great owners, a wonderful staff, anywhere throughout the south eastern USA....... read more

In February, husband and I had a disappointing visit to Red Rocks and had the opportunity to try again. The revisit is why I like giving restaurants a second chance as long as they're not super-scary bad (which Red Rocks wasn't at all; we just found it disappointing for a variety of reasons). Any restaurant can have an off night, especially when it's crowded for a holiday. This time we started with the spinach queso dip, which was delicious. I chose another steak, this time a center-cut sirloin, while my husband had the kobe burger. He also enjoyed two cocktails, which I cannot remember but he liked very much. The food was much more flavorful, the meat cooked to order, and the service spot on. As before, the dessert was splendid (carrot cake for me, Oreo cheesecake for him), and we were comfortable and well attended throughout the meal. Thank you to the owners of RR for inviting us back. We would be happy to return now and have marked RR as one of our go-to spots. read more

Tried it for the first time and everyone's food at my table was just okay. Most of us didn't finish our meal due to lack of taste and or flavor. The presentation looked great it just lacked taste. read more

So happy they are open again after renovation. The place looks great! Had lunch there a couple times in that last two weeks and as usual the food and service were fantastic! read more

Today, I visited the just opened renovated Red Rocks and was hugely disappointed. The food is the same, but the noise level is higher. They've taken the former closed ceiling and opened it up like a warehouse. After asking twice for the music to be turned down so I could hear my companion, it was still so loud that when I left, my ears were ringing. There are more booths now, but they've lost the carpet and upscale tones. It doesn't have the same warm quality it used to have. (now boring brown/grey/beige everywhere) That combined with the loud music and inability to enjoy my conversation, I doubt I'll return soon. What good is it to have a nice meal if you can't hear what is being said at the table....and I have excellent hearing! Server- good. Food - good. Ambience - Not Good. read more

Have eaten here a number of times and had lovely meals. Tonight, however, trying to get a table for 2 we were offered a small table by a main entry which we turned down, our other choice was sharing a banquette with others at a small table which was also turned down. The restaurant was possibly 1/3 full with many empty tables, but they would not accommodate us. The Thai restaurant next door is excellent! read more

Had a surprisingly great lunch today at Red Rocks. Normally not going out for lunch, I went here, only knowing a few good dinners I have had years before I dropped in. I was welcomed quickly by the host staff and seated at a good table, for it only being myself. My server Jason convinced me to go a little more all out- steak and lobster tail- with the beer I had delivered by the manager, Will. I felt a bit vip. Nice addition to my Saturday. Steak perfect, lobster tender, beer cold. read more

Red Rocks is one of my personal favorites in Charlotte. Sunday Brunch buffet is exceptionally good with not only breakfast fare, but broiled fish, fresh fruit and baked goods etc...and they do a good job of managing the large crowd that shows up on Sunday morns. Great American food with an ever changing menu....favorites stay on the menu, but the owners seem to be dedicated to making sure ALL their selections are great. I have a huge cheese cake habit, and theirs is some of the best in Charlotte. I would choose them over Cheesecake Factory, which I find way overpriced and too commercial for my liking. Red Rocks is very intimate and locally owned, so the food reflects local tastes, not national chain fair that I personally can't stand. Wait staff has been very attentive to me on all but one occasion. One of my top five in Charlotte..... read more

Where do I begin? I cannot say enough good things about Red Rocks. Starting with the ambience (awesome patio, beautiful restaurant), to the service which is always impeccable. The food is consistently wonderful with creative and delicious variations from Chef Jamie. We recently had a group of 16 drop in for lunch on the patio and John Love and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and appreciated. I don't think you can find a restaurant with better service, better variety and better food. It's been one of my favorite venues for over 15 years. Enjoy! read more

Great place for a casual meal that's a little nicer than just a diner or bar. Amazing selection of dessert. The burgers are really good here but my favorite is the crab cake sandwich. read more

Red Rocks is very definitely the "go to" place in southeast Charlotte because the food is chef prepared fresh, the ambiance comfortable and cool and the attitude embracing with a "we've missed you" quality even if you've never been there. I want to relate a story that says volumes about the quality of this restaurant. If Red Rocks is not on your list of places to go for just about any occasion, it will be after you read this: Last week I ate there two evenings consecutively. The first night I had Michael as a server and the next night I had Joshua. The spectrum of servers I encounter most places these days runs from disgruntled, overworked, "I'll fit you in when I can" to the overly solicitous, "yes sir, my pleasure sir, remove your crums sir, add another cube to glass sir". These two guys blew me away with how enthusiastic they were about Red Rocks, they informed me what chef was preparing in the kitchen (naturally right?) but then went on to talk about the causes the restaurant was involved in, how their lives had been affected, Joshua related what the chef was doing to things he enjoys cooking and trying and his overall love of food, Michael talked about the owner and how he had impacted the lives of numerous employees. When I go out to eat, I go for a break and even if it's business I want it to be pleasant. Well these two guys were just doing their job but afterwards I felt like not only had I had a nice meal but I felt I'd been taken care of and I knew that I had given my business to restaurant that is making a difference in the lives of it's employees, patrons and community. Not a novel thought exactly but certainly there are not many places that execute that so well as Red Rocks. I think those two guys are certainly valued employees but most importantly, I can assure you that Red Rocks is doing something very special for their employees to feel that good about their place of employment and for them to extend that to us, the dining public! Thank you Red Rocks. If you are like me and you think of all these restaurants you could go to and then the moment you actually are getting ready to go,the mind goes blank....put Red Rocks at the very top of your list. You will be very glad you did. read more

I have been going to Red Rocks for 9 years. It started a downward trend about 2 years ago. I went on Saturday night and this will be the last time. The food just isn't what it used to be albeit the menu is the same. My daughter (23 yrs old) ordered spinach ravioli with chicken. What she got was a soup with some ravioli in it. It wasn't a sauce as you would expect, it looked like it was in chicken broth. After she ate a few bites she said she didn't see any chicken, so we flagged the waiter since he hadn't come back to check on the food. He apologized and went to the kitchen to get the chicken. He comes out with a some chicken chunks on a small plate and said it was sitting there already prepared, they just forgot to put it in the ravioli. Strike 1. My wife ordered lobster ravioli. It was bland tasting and anemic looking. Strike 2. We were there celebrating my daughters birthday. When it came to desert, the waiter said went through the choices and also offered a complimentary pc for the birthday girl. She said ok she'll have that and then he says they no longer have complimentary cake. This was 1 minute after he said they did. There were 4 of us at the table, we all heard it. Strike 3. Not surprising, there wasn't an adjustment on the bill for the late cold chicken either. read more

Went here for Restaurant Week. The she-crab soup was a-mazing! All the rest of our meal was very good. The only complaint I would have was about the pork tenderloin - it was a little too "homey" for me. The atmosphere was nice. I will definitely go back. read more