Prior review was one star, as the wait staff was so awful well I have to say Rockefeller's is constant, in horrible wait staff BUT, I have decided the calzone is worth the experience ... I always get the chicken and veg calzone - Feeds a family! My son got the meatball and my husband the steak The other 4 in our party were amazed when the calzones were brought out HUGE and delicious! They taste as amazing as their size! read more

Food was excellent takeout for Mothers Day. Pasta sauce is great. Service outstanding on a busy day . Friendly Staff and environment

meh. under serviced only one waiter. good food. The place was nice and good hanging out with friends. read more

Always a fun time at Rockefeller's. Special's were tasty and more than enough and Sherri our server was on top of everything!

Great food, quick, pleasant atmosphere, family friendly, great service. Great choices on menu, something for everyone. We frequent here and will continue. Highly recommend to all. read more

Extremely rude staff, terrible service. Food quality is subpar. They seem to not care about customers that are not regulars.

Best place to eat, drink and socialize with great people!! The atmosphere is amazing, met tons of new friends and also enjoy watching sports on the many televisions! I highly recommend! read more

A great, local, family-friendly restaurant in Kennedy Township! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, my favorites are the Turkey Club, Wedding Soup and Fish Sandwich. The bar is a great vibe to watch a game with friends or family as well. read more

I have to say I was hard on this business related to their AWFUL service But, we have been frequenting more ... and the improvements are noted It may be because they are not as busy But the food (oil prefer and always get the chicken calzone) and service have made me rethink my negative thoughts Will be back! read more

Visited here first time for lunch. Service was exceptional! Started with 4 delicious crab stuffed mushrooms. Each were stuffed with a generous stuffing of crab and (i think) creme cheese. Since it was my first time, i tried to keep it simple so i went with a bowl of soup, half italian hoagie and fries. Flavorful wedding soup, substantial meatballs and plenty of spinach. It was around 1 pm for lunch and i am still full and satisfied at 10 pm today. Definitely will make it here again! read more

Great food and excellent service. Very clean in restaurant and ladies room. I eat there once a week.

Great wedding soup... Service was somewhat slower than most places but the food are heavenly portions of you are good and patient !!! read more

I guess it is appropriate that this restaurant be named after the grandiose, Mr J.D. Rockefeller. As if there is one thing I can say about the food here, especially the sandwiches, is impressive. Atmosphere - A little sterile, a-la-new diner with oak accents in a clean, non threatening style. This establishment is located in a new-ish strip mall with ample parking out front. Service - Friendly and prompt. The waiter made sure to run to the back for each calzone ordered, as this is a made to order item, ensuring all food arrived at the same time. Tea refills were fast and efficient. Food - One word...huge! I know Pittsburgh is all about the large portions, but this place goes a little crazy with a few of the menu items (view pics...especially the "Pittsburgh Style"...see the fork on the plate for scale). Based on a prior Yelp reviewer, Darren W, I ordered the Italian Calzone. I am glad I did. This massive 'Zone arrived to my table piping hot with all the good Italian meats I just can't find down here in Charlotte, NC. It is definitely good for two people or one person, as in my case (I ate the other half on the drive back home). I especially enjoyed the dough of the calzone. It was light (as in not greasy) and slightly sweet in almost a pepperoni roll kind of way (another thing I can not get in Charlotte). Overall - There is definitely excellent value here and the food is very tasty. I hope to visit this place again just to see how good everything else is on their extensive menu. read more

Rockefeller's Grille - "Pittsburgh Style" Steak Sandwich...huge...good for two. - American Near Me - McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

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I've been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years I am sorry to say that the food quality over the past few years has done nothing but gotten worse while the prices have consistently risen.. a hot turkey sandwich cost $15 three pieces of deli turkey meat on one piece of bread.... REALLY!!!! read more

Pleasant visit to Rockefellers the other night. The service tends to be better if you are seated at the tables in the bar but I have had decent service in the main dining area as well. The service used to be hit or miss in the past. The food is decent.. but don't care for the wings. I am a big wing lover and have ordered them several times and each time.. meh. I don't care much for the fries.. they seem frozen and not fresh.. BUT I am a fan of their sandwiches! The sandwiches are pretty big - big enough to share. The onion rings are delicious and a must have! I think they are beer battered.. really the best I have ever had. My favorite dish is the Cajun Chicken sandwich (Roasted Red Peppers, Provolone). The prices are above average, which is why I don't visit more often. Overall good restaurant.. read more

Haven't been to Rockefeller's in a long time, but with giving up on dealing with getting into Pgh with the Fort Pitt Tunnels closed, this was an easy navigation out of there & across the McKee's Rocks Bridge. I love fresh lemon to spray overtop of fried zucchini! Hand breaded & served with their pasta sauce & I asked for ranch as well. I got the fried Buffalo Chix Salad & Katie had the Portabella Mushroom Salad. I'm not a fan of the 'shrooms, but Katie loved it, saying it reminded her of a salad she gets on vacation. My Buffalo Chix Salad was fab - the garlic toast is always appreciated to eat with the ruffage :) Portions are large & in charge. 4 stars simply because I do think the prices are a little steep for certain items - $16 for a Sampler Platter doesn't jive with me - but the food is quality & service today was great. I definitely recommend their homemade Wedding Soup that they have daily. read more

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We found Rockefeller's on Yelp last night while we were visiting from out of town...and I'm glad we did. They have a great selection and everything we tried was awesome. Fried zucchini came out in big strips, stuffed mushrooms were so good, turkey club was GIGANTIC...everything else we tried was great too. Highly recommend and will be back when we're in the area. read more

Was recommended by a friend to get here to try the wings, which were good and tasty with a good selection of flavors. Service was decent could have been more attentive. I like beers and was unimpressed by the brew selection. Ambiance was nicer than expected being in a strip mall and the outside seating is good. read more

Quick stop today. Clean, good service. They would have done better had they had me show them how to make gravy. Their sandwiches would then be worth what they charge but they would be sold out. I have it in very good authority that their pasta dIshes are excellent. read more

We made our way back to Rockefeller's and had excellent service. No issue with brewing the decaf coffee this time; the server was pleasant and the food, as always, was delicious! read more

Went for lunch today, great food, great service and a great value. And it's always good to support our local friends and community. I'll be back read more

Rockefeller's Grille - Grilled Chicken with mushrooms & swiss - American Near Me - McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

The staff here is absolutely hands down amazing. The waitresses are so friendly and always smiling. The food is good about 90% of the time. Great portions and super filling! My family frequents here for lunch and dinner. We love the club sandwich. It has yet to disappoint! read more

Excellent experience as always! Took my special needs son for a late lunch, Sheila was kind, engaging, fast but never felt rushed, and noted several times how kind and polite my son was, which is something we work really hard on at home. Food was perfect, portions and price were right on point, and we'll be back soon! read more

The food is always great, but the service is normally terrible. If you're okay with bad (and normally not even friendly) service, the food is consistently really good. Other than the wedding soup, I've liked everything I've ever ordered, but we don't go often, since we only get good service once in a blue moon. You get a lot of food without paying a lot and if you're not in a hurry, that can work. read more

We love Rockefellers we have plans on going back over and over again and for any occasion.You can't go wrong with Rockefellers

John D. Rockefeller was a complex man. He was a philanthropist whose generosity helped wipe out hookworm and yellow fever to some. To others (like my subversive self) he was a greedy oil baron and monopolist who was instrumental in the creation of Corporate America and the rise of wealth inequality. According to the website, this bar 'n grill, hidden in a suburban shopping center, is named after him. Perhaps Zinn's Eats doesn't have the same ring to it. Anyway, what you'll find upon strolling in is a huge bar with about a dozen televisions on and a roomy dining area. Rockefeller's rather spiffy, vast menu ranges from typical fried munchies, sandwiches, burgers, barbeque and salads to ritzier steak, seafood, and Italian options. Rockefeller's props up their barbeque fare, and being that I'm often in search of the ultimate ribs, I almost went with a half rack, but with my cash flow being a little tight until next Friday, Kay and I got clever. Enter Rockefeller's dinosaur of a calzone. Hey even they tell ya it's "enough for two," and it is. Only the insane gluttons among ye should tackle this goliath of dough unaided. It comes in several varieties, the one we chose being of the Italian persuasion, meaning its insides were comprised of that Holy Trinity of Italian meats; pepperoni, cappicola, and salami. Tomato sauce, onions, and either mozzarella or provolone cheese (I'm leaning towards mozzarella, but I didn't ask and am not 100% sure) round it out. The fresh dough is brushed with garlic butter just prior to service, making it an instant classic with an inaugural whiff, let alone chomp. Kay and I both swore there was beer involved either in the crust or the sauce since we tasted it throughout. The flavors and juices gushed out as we attacked with our knives and forks, steamy, tangy, ample meats and sauce overwhelming our palates. A worthy beast, it was not defeated easily. Our appetizer was downright offbeat. Someone got the idea to take softened red tortilla chips, fill them with peppers and ground beef, fold them over, and serve them with sour cream to dip them in. Mino Tacos are what Rockefeller's calls 'em, and I call 'em a rip snortin' kickstart of a starter. Maybe they'll become the next microwaveable sensation, ruling the frozen foods sections of supermarkets nationwide. Desserts, like close to everything else Rockefeller's serves, are made in- house, there is a legion of them. Kay got the 7 Layer Cake, I got the Oreo Delight, and we traded off on 'em. One of the extraordinarily moist cakes ever, The 7 Layer Cake is a luxurious chocolate batter cake with vanilla pudding as mortar and white frosting on stop. It is to make the case for milk as a beverage. Cold milk. Ice cold. The Oreo Delight is a variation of a dessert I've had a number of times before, and this may be the best incarnation I've had to date. It has the Oreo crust, the mousse-like interiors, the whipped cream. Its texture angelic, its flavor demonic, one could OD on the OD. You see, restaurants can in fact make their own desserts and make a lot of them. Rockefeller's demonstrates that. And get this, Amy, our hoot of a waitress and a damn good one at that, told us they were running short on them today. Imagine what they have when they're at full strength dessertwise. Rockefeller's has been secretly kicking ass in McKees Rocks for 13 years now. Let the ass-kicking be a secret no longer. Guy Fieri, you must come here. I know I want to try those ribs next time. I need a rendezvous with BBQ. read more

This is a great restaurant to watch sports, entertain, take your family out to dinner. It has great quality in their food selections and their services top-notch. read more

I've been going to Rockefeller's since it opened. I've always loved the food and had a great time catching up without fiends and family. Until the recent years. I get it, it is a local hang out, but the treatment my husband and I have received while visiting my parents the last few times, especially today is flat out awful and embarrasses me as a local. Today we went in to grab a quick bite. All of the tables in the bar area were reserved. That's fine, we decided to wait for a seat at the bar. They kindly let us sit at a reserved table while we waited. Not wanting to waste the waitresses time my husband went to the bar to get us drinks, while I sat back and watched things unfold. The bar tender blatantly ignored him for no fewer than five minutes. What was she doing? Chatting to an off duty co worker. Remember, I'm a local so while I've moved away and she didn't know me I knew exactly what was going on. Then when he asked for drinks she snapped that we needed to use the waitress. My husband stopped her from walking away and explained the situation. He ordered me water and then asked about the draft selection. She quite rudely directed him to read the signs. I was appalled. Not knowing I'd heard (heck everyone could hear) he came over to see me. At that point we decided to leave. If you're a local, go here and enjoy. If not, good luck getting service at the bar. A table might work, but locals will still win. read more

We are lucky to live in an area with a few great family owned small businesses. Rockefeller's is definitely one. Always great service, wonderful food, and the prices are great. Love this place. read more

We absolutely loved it! Had the calamari and it was amazing. Between 2 of us I think it was gone in 5 minutes. And then the wings. Oh my the wings. Those were amazing also. Our server was great. Right on top of things. Didn't have to ask for anything. He had it all ready and there. We are making this a regular place! Also, on Monday's, they have 45¢ wings and $2 beer. Can't get better than that, right? :) read more

Rockefeller's Grille - Yummy wings! - American Near Me - McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

Great place to eat the Calzones are out of this world. Best in the city. Owners are great and the staff are great. Keep up the great work Greg and Sherry! read more

Stopped in for a late lunch a little while back and questioned out loud to my husband why we had never eaten there before. The service was great. The waitress informed us that one of the dishes would take a little longer, despite being in their mid afternoon lull, but it was well worth the wait! Prices are very reasonable. The menu looks wonderful. I'd love to go back and try a little of everything! read more

Wow! is all I can say... This place sure does feed you. I would give it a 3.5 realistically. But you will leave here full, because they feed you a gargantuan amount of food, dont believe me... get the cal-zone- my lord I never knew you could put that much bread, cheese, meat, and vegetables in a package- It was really, truly glutinous if we would have eaten it all. I got the steak w/ zucchini planks, i believe my friend go the same thing. It was good experience, I definitely ate too much since I naturally don't know my limits... so I left in pain, but that doesn't mean you have to. The location is off the beaten path in Kennedy township, to which I never go, but decided to make the trek after a coworker recommended it. The inside was busy, a little rustic, and also catered to a more middle-aged crowd. Still, if I am super hungry I think I would come again. Warning: the steak cal-zone is more of an italian steak than a cheese steak, so dont be surprised. It is a lot better with hot sauce- AND is still great as leftovers. read more

Brought my mom here (at her request) for her birthday. Maybe it was because her birthday happens to be on New Years Eve.. I don't know. But both food and service that night were really bad. My boyfriend ordered steak and it was 90% gristle. I ordered shrimp scampi and pasta. Both shrimp and pasta were very, very overdone. My mom's pork was literally just pork. Plain, unsauced, un-spiced pork tenderloin slices. It must have been the poor waitress's first day because she didn't know the menu very well and was unable to answer substitution questions. The only reason that I gave Rockefeller's Grill two stars instead of one is that I went there once before and had pretty good wings at their outdoor area overlooking the city. That was a decent experience. Maybe we just ordered off the wrong part of the menu. Still, in my opinion, there shouldn't BE a wrong part of the menu. read more

Casual food and excellent service. The provolone sticks, fried ravioli, and fried breaded zucchini are amazing! The Rockefellers hamburger is also very good, big and comes with very fresh French fries. The French fries are the breaded type, very yummy. read more

Amazing sandwiches! The homemade bread is incredible. Way too much food for me... plenty of leftovers.

My buddy and his little posse come here every weekend and it makes me absolutely sick. Ever hear of lights? Haha well let me tell you this place hasn't. It's so dark you'll be blasting into townies left and right. Overall pretty good wings from what I remember and the name of the bar is pretty cool but I love lights more than anything and don't like that my friend goes here frequently so congrats you get 3 stars. read more

This is my favorite lunch place. Eating in the bar area is perfect because of all the TVs and the bartender provides quick service. Portions are huge. Club sandwich is terrific. Soups are homemade. Love this place! read more

Great location, plenty of parking, excellent decor - perfect for family - sports bar! I travel for wings and although their wings are not the best I have had all the other entities come together to put them over the top! Homemade dressing tells me someone takes pride in their food! Hats off! read more

Rockefeller's Grille - Habanero- and Jam-jerk - American Near Me - McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

Rockefellers never disappoints. The food is always amazing and the staff is very friendly! Great prices and very clean! We just had a company Christmas party in their banquet room and Rockefellers made it so easy. The buffet they set up was delicious! Staff was awesome! read more