RCT has been on my list for a while. I visited for lunch today and I'm glad I got to experience it. Located just off of Redstone Arsenal (still accessible to civilians, but only just) RCT shares a strip mall (and also a parent company, iirc) with Fiero Mexican Grill and DipWich. It's the most upscale of the three, offering an actual sit-down-and-dine experience as opposed to counter service. Still, it's of an approachable price, not fine dining or super ritzy or anything. It's a tavern, like the name says. Most lunch offerings are between $15-20. As expected per the location, this spot attracts a large dose of engineer types from the arsenal and research park alike. I wound up grabbing a seat at the bar since I was dining solo and the restaurant was pretty busy. That's where I met the star of the show today -- Jessica, the bartender, was outstanding! She had a warm smile and welcoming demeanor, got me quite literally everything I needed with a quickness (menu, Diet Coke, took my order, grabbed extra ketchup after the kitchen brought me my food, and then had my check delivered and my card run all in less than 45 minutes) and she was always busy making sure everyone was taken care of and everything was clean. She offered recommendations and brought refills so confidently and with such perfect timing I wonder if she could do it in her sleep. A family of three sat next to me briefly before a real table was cleared for them, and she even found time to get their orders and reassign them to the correct table before they moved. Go, Jessica! I'd browsed reviews and the menu before I went and was confidently set on ordering the tavern cheeseburger with hand-cut fries. Jessica let me select the doneness and I asked for medium well. It was delivered more on the well than the medium side, but that's okay by me; never hurts to play it safer with a burger. Overall, the burger was decent. Pretty thick cut patty and only a little dry around the edges. Not too fatty nor too lean. It had a nice charred flavor and the cheese was gooey (and not American cheese - which certainly makes ME happy). The bun did start to disintegrate a bit as I was finishing up. I enjoyed the peppercorn aioli (I'm a sucker for all aiolis though). It added the extra moisture the patty needed and also brought a bright, peppy flavor. It was good for fry dipping too. I guess $15.50 is the going price for restaurant burgers nowadays, but I don't know if /I/ want to spend that much on a burger that was only just "good" with any regularity. I think if I'd added bacon to it, that really would've leveled it up -- some burgers just need bacon, ya know? I feel like this was one of them, but I didn't feel like paying for the upcharge. I think I'm coming across as more negative than I really feel about this burger. On a 10 scale, I'd give it about a 6.8. Above average, good even, just didn't wow me. The fries were quite good. They had some kind of herb and flaky salt dusting and I thoroughly enjoyed them. Perfect amount of crispness. I think the serving I was given was maybe a little paltry, at least in comparison to what it looks like in other patrons' pictures. I could've done with a few more, but when is that ever NOT the case when it comes to me with fries? A clean and inviting atmosphere, quick food delivery (nice when you can get a comfortable sit-down meal within an actual lunch HOUR), exceptional service from Jessica, and good enough food makes this a comfy 4 stars from me. read more

Rocket City Tavern - Tavern Special Cheeseburger (no tomato or onions), peppercorn aioli, and fries - New American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

We had the fish and chips and the Tuscan Salmon. Both very good. Very thick batter on fish but I am in the habit of eating the fish out of the batter so was quite pleased that it was flavorful and hot. Fries were lukewarm though. Salmon was plentiful, well prepared and tasty. Veggies were delicious. read more

Rocket City Tavern - Tuscan Seared Salmon - New American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Great service and food.. Cool tavern vibe. Looking forward to coming back for happy hours 2-4 n 4-7 deals read more

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I absolutely loved the atmosphere when I walked in, and the bartender was super sweet. Unfortunately, the food was a letdown. I ordered the Korean Nachos along with a few other items, but the meat on each dish was very dry. Because of that, I probably won't be returning. read more

Rocket City Tavern - Korean Nachos - New American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I wandered far from home and landed at the Rocket City Tavern, located in Huntsville, Alabama, nestled near the visitor center of the Redstone military base. 1. The fries were amazing! 2. I went (I know, shocking) with the fish and chips. The cod was crispy and light. They included tartar sauce and cocktail sauce, and that alone earned them a star! The cocktail sauce was simply amazing! Overall a great lunch, flying into a city I've visited in the past, but never stopped by the tavern! read more

Nachos were not so good. I bought a salad and they forgot the dressing. I noticed when I had driven away and didn't want to go back, do not recommend read more

After way too long, I met up with some of my Huntsville foodie friends last night at Rocket City Tavern. It was great to see them, and to meet a few new ones. Such good food and terrific service from Michael and Landen. We started off by sharing some appetizers. They were all delicious but my favorite was the house-made Foccacia with prosciutto, roasted garlic, and olive oil. It was SO good that I wanted to bring home a whole pan of it! We had Cilantro-Lime Chicken Tacos, Zucchini Frites (my second favorite), Korean BBQ Steak Nachos, and Crispy Salmon Bites. All of the appetizers were items I would order again AND they are on the Happier Hours Menu from 4-7 for only $5 to $7 each. Great taste AND value! For my entree, I chose their Ale Battered Fish & Chips. Light, crispy battered cod with house-made tartar sauce and cocktail sauce served with fries and a kalamata aioli. All perfectly cooked and DE-lish! If you've ever done like I have done and accidentally taken the exit to Redstone Arsenal and freak out, never fear...you've got a bit to go until you get to the arsenal gate and before you get there, Rocket City Tavern will be on the right waiting for you. 2100 Rideout Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35808 #HeatherEats #dineHSV read more

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We really enjoyed our meal and time here. Attentive staff, good food, cold beer. We had 7 in our group and everyone had a great time. We'll go back next time we're in Huntsville. read more

Kudos to the staff at rocket city, and especially catering manager, Trudi! We have hosted two client related events for our business recently and they both went exceptionally well. Clients loved the food and I am so impressed with Trudi's attention to detail and commitment to making sure our event rent went well. read more

The BEST service and blackened salmon caesar salad . It is so good. Husband had the prime rib dip sandwich I think? That was good too!

Ugh... Takeout was a hassle and the burger was rubber. But...the fries were outstanding. Over priced and will avoid. read more

Good service! The happy hour menu is a plus 3-7pm. Plenty to choose from on the menu and close to Redstone Arsenal.

The setting is relaxed and aesthetically pleasing. All the servers were kind and seemed to be very team oriented. The prices are closer to $20 per person... but when I tasted the food, it made sense. The fries are some of the best I've had (top two) and the burger makes my top five. read more

Rocket City Tavern - The Tavern Special Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Great place for large groups, professional and fast service. The food is very good. Many options on the menu. Great place to meet up for lunch and after work social hour with a fully stocked bar. They also offer mocktails. I always order the Tuscan Salmon dish and it never disappoints. read more

Always constant delicious food and great service that is fast enough to grab a burger on lunch hour !

Went here for a late lunch/early dinner. Seated immediately, and got drinks right away. We ordered a cheeseburger and a French dip. Both were quite good. Fries were also above average. read more

Outstanding food, great service, decent prices. Highly recommend this place for lunch. read more

Rocket City Tavern - Shrimp salad. - New American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Service was great, and sandwiches were on point. Convenient to the Arsenal and bites! Loved the lemonade and Arnold Palr tea! read more

Rocket City Tavern - Roast Beef - New American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

We came here for lunch and had a great time! Started off with the spinach artichoke dip which was delish. It comes with wonton-like chips which were so good! Husband got the berry/goat cheese salad with salmon and the portion was enough to share. Salmon was cooked so well and the flavors in the salad were great. I got the club sandwich with fries and it came with a delicious kalamata aioli on the side, yum! Service was also excellent! Wish I got our servers name because she was amazing and so so sweet. Can't wait to come back and try something new off the menu. read more

Rocket City Tavern - New American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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I went to Rocket City Tavern on a Wednesday evening. I have been there several times. They were slammed with patrons. They greeted me, took care of me and I know they were understaffed. The entire team there did an incredible job. I watched the potential chaos which they handled with ease. My food was fantastic and their manager came by to make sure I was attended to. Bravo to the staff, overly impressed with their ability to stay attentive and provide top quality food. read more

Club no bacon. Weird dip for fries, loud, very loud. Slow service. Won't bother coming back.

Burgers were very good. Happy hour appetizers are outstanding. Cool atmosphere with some outdoor seating. Service is good. read more

The food was just ok and not really worth the price. And the service was also just ok.

Nice place, warm interior. Very nice staff. My app was the spinach artichoke dip with salsa both delicious. My meal was the fish and chips (cod and fries) very good! Mash potato tartar sauce, loved! Lots of good specials and weekly events. Recommend! $$ price point read more

Ehhh... I can take it or leave it. I walked in during the tail end of lunch and worked my way to the bar. Sat down and saw the bartender moving fast... waited for about 5 mins until the initial contact was made and then waited some more to order something to drink... Finally the bartender arrives I ask for a draft beer and a club sandwich, amazingly the sandwich arrived in short order and the beer shortly thereafter. The sandwich was pretty good but could have used a few more pieces of bacon as I only saw one (1) strip hanging out from either side. Could have used a pickle on the side. Obviously, this place is geared for the Redstone crowd who has limited options. Not a bucket list location. Undecided if I will return... Your results may vary. read more

Rocket City Tavern - New American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Excellent Artichoke & Spinach dip for the appetizer but we love the mushrooms, too. We always order the excellent fish & chips, but fries have been overdone (almost burnt) lately. Beer on tap and wine available. Excellent service and unique ambience. NOTE they only stay open till 3pm now due to covid. read more

Nice place! The surrounding spots I don't care for as much but Rocket is nice. Mondays are $5 burger day and if they offered a turkey burger I'd be all over it. Friend's burgers looked to be 12 + ounces Maybe 16 oz. + A plate full of fries and all raved about the fries. Darn I wish I had tried one. I got the "been there done that" (my words not there's) spinach dip for the table and it was rich. It came with pita crisps that were a bit fluffy and a nice salsa. Happy hour is 4-7 and includes some beer specials that I ignored. House wine was 3$ off making it 3$ per glass. A good value. My friends remarked that they should take their family here for the 5$ burgers on Monday because the quality and value are legit. The service was attentive and they do have a punch card that is connected with Dipwich next door and I think its called fiero Mexican which is also in the small complex. Not sure what you get when the punch card is full, but maybe I'll find out. The blackened salmon caesar was really good. Next time I'll get it without the siracha (sp?) mayo and ask for the dressing on the side. It comes with a lemon and I think that would have been great by itself The salad was kinda drenched and soggy in dressing. I couldn't finish the salmon so I have a few bites left to savor. They have a large private room for parties near the restroom. THE group who had an event there seemed to be having fun. There's a nice patio facing south that I could see enjoying in warmer weather. read more

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Nice variety of menu choices. Attentive staff. Cool atmosphere. Excellent food. Seasoned fries are the staple side dish but worth choosing. Live music even during lunch which adds nicely to the atmosphere. Condiments are made in house. Conveniently located for quick lunch from Redstone or Research Park. read more

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I had work I had to do in the kitchen and because the kitchen is so clean I decided to eat lunch as well. This is one of the cleanest kitchens I have been in. Ashley was my server and was wonderful. Very attentive and prompt to ask if I needed anything. I had the fish and chips with shrimp and was not disappointed. Wry hot and fresh from the stove top to the table. I will definitely be back. Thank you all for a great experience out for lunch. read more

Great food and wonderful service from the staff. We make sure to stop here whenever we are in Huntsville.

Arrogant bartenders when asked for the manager. It took 20 minutes for him to show up. Then he defended the bartender for overcharging. First and last time going there. read more

This establishment is convenient to RSA, and the food is good. The service is terrible and the prices are higher than expected.

We went during a very slow time and yet the service was not great. We got refills 2 times and sat on empty for the remainder of our meal (20 or so minutes). When she came over to ask how everything is, she tried to take my boyfriend's plate while he was still eating. The food, in contrast, was amazing. I don't like how you have to pay a fee for paying with card but that's just me! We have also sat here for 10 minutes waiting for her to pick up our check and there are only 4 customers here including us. read more