Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Great food, we tried the Loaded nachos, Ribs and chicken combo and a double serving of Fried pickles. Everything was great, the kids loved it and we were all stuffed. Good selection of beers and a Skrewball to start things off.

We ended up at Rock Bottom by default—it’s one of the only options in a part of Boston surprisingly short on restaurants. That said, it delivered far more than expected. The place had a busy sports bar vibe and looked a bit understaffed, but service was efficient and helpful, especially when it came to accommodating my mobility scooter. Not overly friendly, but they got the job done and didn’t make accessibility an issue. Drinks were great, fish tacos were fresh, fries and wings were excellent, and the steak was well cooked and full of flavour. We shared one dessert to finish and it was a nice touch. For Boston, the value was impressive—$126 for four mains, four drinks, and one dessert. Wouldn’t hesitate to return if in the area again.

An excellent value! Good beer, the black lager is my fav, good service, Kayla was great, some memorable food at reasonable prices. Seriously, if you're lucky enough to be there when the soup of the day is "Chicken Tortilla", DO NOT pass it up!! The southwest egg rolls are also memorable.

I have just been to this restaurant because a friend wanted to check why its reputation was so bad. My friend used to go here quite often and he loved the food and the drinks so he couldn’t understand why it has such few stars and so many bad reviews. So, we wanted to investigate. Honestly everything was pretty great, the atmosphere was very chill and the servers have been super nice. Santiago did a great job, he was super polite and refilled my drink without me asking him. The food is also great for the price. So, I really don’t get why so many bad reviews. The place is amazing. P.S. the food was so good that I couldn’t wait to take a picture of it. The smell grabbed my attention faster than my aesthetic sense.

Save yourself and DO NOT go here! We got there at 2 ordered ours drinks and an app. I never got my water which was whatever. While we were eating our app the manager was running food and smacked my husband in the back of the head with the serving platter full of food. Nothing but a “oh sorry” and continued on her way. We ordered the sirloin steak. Both ordered medium rare mine was well done so I asked for another one. I waited almost 45 minutes with still no steak. Asked the waited to cancel it since at this point we were going to be late for our show. We got the bill and when I asked to speak to a manager they said she was busy and unsure when she would be able to talk to us. After 15 minutes she finally came over and could not have been anymore unprofessional. “Ok so what would you like me to do” with an attitude. As a Boston restaurant you’re held to a higher standard and they were god awful. The lady next to us ordered a white wine and got champagne instead. Customer service food and drinks all trash. The manager needs to be retrained she was awful….

Got waters and southwest egg rolls and they were pretty good, but the best part of our experience was EMILY our server. She was so nice and she showed my wife a website to buy her cute glasses from. Thank you so much for your amazing glow. We look forward to seeing you again!!!

Solid bar food… the flight of beer was good. Ate the fish tacos. A bit loud because the World Series was on, but all in all it’s a solid place.

The veggie burger and the Orange burger were not brilliant. The Hazy IPA was exceptional, worth a visit. Other than that, a very usual American sports bar.

I've been here several times since my last review. I'm just bad at updating. But I've been here twice this fall. The loaded macaroni and cheese with chicken is simply divinity. The cheese sauce is out of this world. Out. Of. This. World. The chicken is flavorful. It reheats well but the microwave kinda zaps away the pizzazz that makes my tastebuds melt in pure joy. I was never so excited to eat leftovers though. My mouth still waters. The crispy chicken sandwich is another favorite. And it also reheats well. I recommend reheating in the oven. I can only eat half a sandwich due to my no stomach situation and all, hence reheating a perfectly good sandwich that would otherwise be eaten in one sitting. Their tenders are also good. Better reheated in the oven. Their honey mustard is great. My husband always enjoys his food and when I take friends, they do, too. Glad this place exists.

This place is a great late night spot to grab some pub food. We got the nachos, Brewers Club, and Bourbon Burger. All were great. This is my third time here and it is always good. Alexa, our server was super friendly, attentive and polite. I love the brew house vibe. It is perfect for watching the game and having good times with good friends. Highly recommend!

The service here was great and the person serving us was super nice, but the food took a while to come out. I also came during a time when there weren't a lot of people, so I'm not sure what was causing the delay. The food itself was alright, it's just regular American bar food. I felt like the flavors of the food were on the bland side. Not really too much to say, underwhelming experience.

Great appetizers and food. Beer on tap was also great too. The service was alright - we came at a time where there wasn't many people around so we were expecting quick service with our waiter behind around as we dined. But instead the service was curiously slow and our server was always nowhere to be found. I'm going to assume this was an off night or maybe there wasn't much staff in the kitchen making the food, but it was curious. Either way, the food and beer was great so I don't mind coming back.

I first have to say that I could drink the BBQ sauce! They have an amazing BBQ sauce and it's one of the best that I have ever had. This place has a great atmosphere and friendly staff. I saw that people like the burgers here but I decided to ask about the Pulled Pork Sandwich. The server told me that it was a great item and that it came with fries. That's when they told me about the BBQ sauce. I also asked if the sandwich had coleslaw and the server asked me if I wanted it on the side, I said no and that I like it on the sandwich. After that I asked for an Arnold Palmer to drink. When I got the drink it tasted like flavored water. I was very disappointed that she didn't inform me that they didn't have sweet tea so I had the server take it back. It was a shame because the lemonade tasted fresh but there was no sweetness to the drink. The pulled pork made it to my table pretty fast for lunch time. It looked amazing. But then when I opened the bun to see where the coleslaw was, it looked like they were holding back on the coleslaw. I only saw like 3 pieces of slaw in the sandwich so I asked her to bring more in a side bowl. For $18 you better give me enough coleslaw to taste it in my sandwich. The server informed me that some people don't like the coleslaw Coleslaw Conundrum: The coleslaw, served in a modest portion, left much to be desired. Its lackluster flavor and sole reliance on red cabbage resulted in a dish that was both bland and uninspired. For BBQ aficionados, coleslaw can be a pivotal side dish, and unfortunately, this version didn't rise to the occasion. A suggestion to the chef: consider revamping the recipe or perhaps removing it from the menu in favor of something more exciting. Pulled Pork Perfection: On a brighter note, the pulled pork sandwich was a culinary triumph! The pork was tender, flavorful, and perfectly complemented by a soft, fresh bun. It's a dish that truly showcases the restaurant's BBQ prowess. Fries to Die For: The fries were another highlight - crispy, hot, and perfectly seasoned. They're the ideal sidekick to any BBQ main course. Beverage Blip: The Arnold Palmer drink could use some tweaking. It's a classic that, when done right, can elevate the entire meal. Final Thoughts: Rock Bottom delivers a solid BBQ experience, particularly with their standout pulled pork and fries. While there are areas for improvement, particularly the coleslaw and beverage selection, the overall experience is satisfying. I'd definitely come back, especially if they take my tips on the coleslaw and Arnold Palmer to heart. Here's to good BBQ and better sides! Would I Return? Yes, for the BBQ, and in anticipation of an improved coleslaw and drink menu!

If a restaurant is located in a tourist spot or, in this case, a theater district, it doesn't have to try as hard to get business. People wander in. Enough people to serve disgusting food at high prices served terribly and presented like a toddler tray at a day care center. The menu is garbage bar food, which is easy to make and should be deliciously horrible for you. I mean, how do you mess up chicken fingers and fries? Well, Rock Bottom Brewery finds a way. We went on a Saturday night at 4pm. Drinks took forever. One person ordered a Watermelon Martini and was served a glass of water with sugar on the rim. I don't know what that even is. The food came after a very long wait and was... well... check the photo. Boston is a city full of fantastic food places. This. Ain't. One. Find another spot even if it's less convenient to your theater, play, concert or club plans. It's a small city. And this area isn't great. Better to eat in the Seaport or South End or North End or literally any end but this end.

It was ehhh nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff was able to kill some time before my show

Great sports bar. Found this place on Yelp while looking for some simple bar food, and it did not disappoint. Three of us got the twisted tenders, which were some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had. We tried every sauce and they were all superb. Another member of our party got the bbq chicken pizza, which was great as well. All of us got the blueberry vodka lemonade which was fantastic and refreshing. Service was great both when the restaurant was empty and when it got packed a bit later.

Being that it was directly across from my hotel, I figured I'd give it a shot. I have to say, not impressed. The service was good. My server kept on top of things without being all up in my business, so that's a positive. I ordered the veggie burger. While it was cooked properly, it lacked flavor. The fries were some of the worst I've ever had. They had the same texture you'd get if you microwaved yesterday's leftovers. I then opted for the brownie with ice cream( hard to mess up ice cream). The ice cream was good, but the brownie, on the other hand, required a jack hammer to cut. All in all, I would not recommend coming here.

After checking in into our room we noticed this near our hotel so checked it out. We ordered wings, fried calamari and a margarita pizza. Nothing we tasted food wise was memorable or out of this world it was very basic bar food. I did love the service and their house apple cider. I was feeling angry orchard vibes but they didn't have it so the nice server offered a sample of their house apple cider and definitely sold me on it. We went after the lunch rush so it was quiet which we didn't mind at all. The bar started getting busy when we were leaving .

Great service, tasty food. Convenient location. The menu specifies which dishes contain nuts, peanuts, sesame, sunflower seeds, etc. I was very happy to be able to substitute the coleslaw to accommodate my own allergies. The rémoulade was not tartar sauce but it was good.

After an afternoon show we went here to have an early dinner. It's your basic Americana restaurant. I had a steak, my friend had Ribs and the other friend had a club sandwich. Every one said their meal was good.

I wish I could leave negative stars. Me and my boyfriend came here on a Saturday night, it was not busy whatsoever, it took an hour to receive our appetizer after we asked for three times and we got an insane amount of attitude from each person we asked. We also ordered an entrée and it never came, we ended up just cashing out. Do not come here or waste your time on a night out in the city, you will be disappointed. The bar staff is the worst!

My friend and I made a reservation here for Aug 26. I read the reviews, Which were mixed, and I must say we were pleasantly surprised. We ordered spinach/artichoke dip and fried pickle appetizers. They weee both very hot and the pickles were the best seasoned fried pickles we have ever eaten. Our server was attentive and extremely pleasant. We ordered our entrees and again, very surprised how hot and delicious they were. I ordered the salmon with roasted Brussel sprouts with cauliflower rice. I will say I did tell our server that I was disappointed in the 2oz appearance of my salmon. My friend ordered the chicken parm and she said it was delicious and very hot. Her dinner was a large size. I would go back here again. Triple thumbs up to our wonderful server and for good food

So I can't even tell you how the food taste at all. Why because the service and management here is so inefficient that they allowed me to place an order online only for me to show up and be told "oh we close the kitchen hours ago". Mind you I had place the order around 10 pm and was told it would be ready by 10:24. I arrived at 10:28 pm. WTF. The manager then comes out to say 'oh yeah its been slow so we are shutting down early. I'll just refund your money.' He says it all casual like it's no biggie and there are plenty of places open downtown -- there isn't at all. He refunds the money of course but I'm pissed. I'm starving. Literally haven't eaten all day. And I intentionally ordered from here because because I could easily count the Weight Watchers points. I want to scream!

Typical restaurant and bar, but I was only killing time while waiting for my daughter to finish at her school. I sat down at the bar and maybe my black shirt made me blend in with the bar, but it took a while for the bartender to notice me and take my drink order. Probably a nice place to watch the game, with plenty of draft beers to choose from, and a full bar. I didn't eat any food so I can't speak on that.

While traveling for business in Boston, I came here for dinner for the first night. I did not want to order room service or have dinner at the hotel, so I found this place thru Yelp, which is just across the street from my hotel. This is a very typical sports bar. I found a spot at the bar and got a beer. While traveling, I tend to order local craft beers just to get a taste of what the locals are drinking. The draft beers recommended to me were pretty good. One of them was very bitter, but that's because I specifically ask for hoppy and bitter IPAs. Since I had a long trip traveling into town, I decided to go with something light instead of wings for fried food I typically order at the bar. The fish tacos I orders were pretty decent. The fish tasted fine and got good flavors, the fries were crispy. I only wish they toast the tortilla to make the tacos even better. It was a nice meal nevertheless. I'd probably come back the next time I am back to Boston.

Bartender great! Christmas music on the 26th of December is not ideal! Here comes Santa Claus while drinking Gin is not for the weak.

Stopped in for a quick late lunch the other day. It was off-hours, probably close to 2:00, and pretty well empty. It was hot, and my wife ordered a gin and tonic with a water back. That sounded good, so I ordered the same. Drinks came and were unremarkable but every gin and tonic is pretty much the same. We got a couple of salads, which were good, and asked for the check. The waitress was like the drink: she got the job done, but wasn't anything like friendly. She dropped the check, which is when I found that every gin and tonic isn't the same - this one cost $17.50 each because it was made with Hendrick's gin. I've waited tables and tended bar through college (and to supplement my teaching salary in my first years in the profession), and if someone doesn't call for a particular liquor, they sure don't intend to buy a $17.50 shot buried under a mixer. This kind of "silent upselling" is super shady, and we won't be back.

I am never disappointed when I visit this restaurant. Although the chicken fried chicken dish appears to have gotten smaller, the waitress assured us that it didn't. (False). Nonetheless, everything was great! If you ever visit, try the items that I posted.

Stopped in here for a quick evening bite. The bar has a pretty good selection of beer and drinks, and the service was friendly. I went with the freedom trail IPA and BBQ chicken flatbread. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the flatbread was. It was a generous portion with more than enough to fill you up if you're hungry or split with someone else.

We went to this bar because it was walking distance to the hotel we were staying. We thought we would grab a bite to eat and drink. Initially, the bar tender was attentive but once we put in an order for food we were forgotten. After seeing others get their food after we ordered we inquired seveval time to which the bartender/server said that he it would come out momentarily. Then waited another 15 minutes and he said that someone else took our food. It was just chicken fingers and fries. Although, they eventually came out there were 6 very skinny chicken fingers and about 12 fries. We were given another drink on the house but didnt want anther drink. There were other details that were just not up to par for a $17 dollar chicken finger app. We wont be back! So many other choices.

Where do I even begin? I ordered through Uber eats and was sadly disappointed at how terribly dry and "stale" everything tasted. "Rock Bottom" is correct everything tasted like the bottom of the food chain... The Mac & cheese tasted like a Mexican seasoning dish. Sadly it was overwhelming with spices and not enough salt. The chicken sliders were dry and hard & Sauceless with pickles that I asked specifically to be excluded. I knocked it on my table to show my husband how hard it was. The meatloaf sliders were hard too. My husband told me everything tasted like it went through a microwave. I did not expect this type of quality for $35+ NEVER AGAIN!

Eh' , not the best, not the worst. Food is mediocre, service is friendly and efficient. Prices are typical for bar food. Place was spotless. Drinks were SHORT, they were either a measured shot or shot & a half. At 32 shots to a bottle, they could be more generous considering the prices.

We came here to try their beer since they're open late on a Sunday night. There is a separate beer menu on a sheet of paper whereas the other drinks and all the food is on a nicer, standard menu. I started with the Hazy IPA and my husband got their Pearly wit. The Hazy was pretty good but finished a bit bitter, but the Pearly Wit was a well-balanced star! The Kolsch is just okay, but an easy beer if you want something light. Our waiter was a little distracted, but our drinks all came out correctly and we were happy to sit in the bar area and not worry about wait times. We would be back for drinks!

Incredible wait. We left our show early, But, a 45 minute and counting wait. Manager said "be kind." Okay. We are, but seriously? Major systemic problem. Anomaly? I don't know. What I do know is I do not have a recommendation at this time. But management was very apologetic so there is that. The food was good. And we were charged for drinks only.

Great food, great service! Will definitely return to this establishment! Our server was excellent, and timely with checking up on our table!

WOW, what a place, I found by accident, but so glad I did. myself n my wife have had such a great time in Boston, and this place is the icing on the cake. The food is absolutely spot on, we've eaten here 3 times now, the last being a special thanksgiving dinner before our flight home to UK. The staff are fantastic, very friendly, great service, and a really great vibe to the place. Will definitely be back to Boston, n this will be 1st stop, V well done Rockbottom boys n girls.

My review is solely based on my takeout experience All I got was a brownie sundae and I was just so disappointed. It was a cold, hard brownie, with some whipped cream and a melty scoop of ice cream (I did not keep it waiting btw, I was there early and was staying right across the street at the W.) It also came with chocolate syrup and not hot fudge. Two things about my experience were positive. I was greeted by the host (super friendly and kind) and she grabbed my order. The takeout box was compostable

The food is mediocre, but it's close to a lot of venues and is kind of the only game in town for those venues. Unfortunately the music is so loud you literally cannot hear even the person next to you. We have felt this way for awhile but since it's pretty much the only casual restaurant now, we kept going back. The last time we were there it was nearly empty and still loud. Even our server was struggling to hear us and us hear him. Unfortunately it's not the right place to go to if you want to meet up with friends and actually talk.

Burgers here are really good and reasonably priced!! Service was fine and they have good indoor and outdoor seating.

Absolutely terrible. We were staying nearby and wanted to grab a quick bite and a few drinks. The drinks ($18 Cosmos and $14 Bloody Mary) were horrific. Tasted like water. DISGUSTING. The bartender acted like he didn't know how to make the drinks and confirmed it when he put a cherry in the cosmos. Service was okay. Food was meh. Menu said sandwiches came with waffle fries but they came out with basic soggy steak cut fries. Disappointing. Definitely overpriced for what it was. For 2 apps, 2 sandwiches, a salad and a few drinks, total with tip was $230. NEVER again.

I almost didn't try this place based on the reviews but since it was convenient to the hotel I'm staying in I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did because the food was fantastic and the service was excellent. I had the smoked salmon with a salad. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the grilled brussel sprouts were delicious. The salad though was the highlight of my meal. Far too often I get a salad and the vegetables aren't fresh, well every bite was crisp and fresh and by far was the best salad I've had at a restaurant in a long time. I definitely recommend this place!

We are going to a concert at the Wilber. We arrived at the restaurant. Ordered the pretzel sticks. That plate went back empty. They were awesome. I ordered the bbq burgers My date ordered chicken sandwiches. Both very good Get there early and enjoy great food.

Tasty food ! It was a really quick service, Moscow mule is really good here, I recommend it

I've tried to order TWICE and both times were not good. Somethings definitely going on there. First time I order on doordash they confirm my order and then it's canceled because the restaurant is closed. Why did you confirm my order if it closed? Why are you even on doordash. But okay. Fine. I'll give u another chance another time. So I order today the same thing i wanted last time. Get my order and one of the dishes is missing. I call the restaurant TWICE and nobody answers. So that's cool. If i spend 65 dollars at a restaurant i would hope I get my order at the very least. No wonder it's called Rock Bottom. Salad was good tho :)

My daughter and I stumbled in on a rainy October Saturday after walking everywhere for college tours. It was packed! We were ushered straight to a table our fabulous server got me a drink instantly (thank you!!!) and brought our food in no time. The food was exactly what we wanted, we way over ordered, but it was heaven!! We were not rushed, we ate drank refreshed and headed back out into the rain with big grins and big belly's!! We're heading up again next weekend and my daughter has already said we know where we're going to dinner!! Such a great night thank you again!!

Great service Good variety of food and beverages Had the locally brewed cider and fish tacos- with Brussels sprouts as a side and would recommend everything Will be stopping by again next time in town

Fun environment but the food is not their forte. Heads up, circular booths are not designed for full size or well built men.

I want to preface this with the fact that I understand that businesses are struggling with staffing along with unforeseen financial burdens. We should have known this wouldn't be a pleasant experience when we walked in and the hostess looked like we were annoying her. When we asked if we could have a table outside (or near outside), it was met with a sigh, eye roll and a mumble. She asked us to follow her and took us to the back of the restaurant. We sat there, 10 minutes later, still waiting for a server to come and get our drink/appetizer order (menus are digital via a QR code located at each table). Finally we were able to order 2 drinks and our appetizer. My boyfriend ordered the RB Sangria Sour, 16oz. When his arrived it was in a small glass. Turns out they can't serve the Sangria Sour in a 16oz glass because the alcohol % is too high, yet the server did not tell us that he would be getting a small pour at the price of the 16oz. Our server was kind enough to get him an alternative beer. 35 minutes later our appetizer came out. The loaded nachos. Good but nothing to elaborate on (shouldn't have taken 35 minutes to come out). As for our mains: Chicken sandwich - thin and tough. Upon further inspection to the chicken itself, we realized it was a small piece that was over cooked and very dry. The bacon we added on was sad, not worth the extra $. The bun was also toasted too long and was tough, possibly stale/reheated. Not worth the $15 and didn't look close to the picture provided on the menu. Fish and chips - The menu indicated it came with an apple coleslaw. First they forgot to add it to the plate. After having to ask for it, it tasted bland and had a rubbery texture as thought it had been made a few days ago. The fish itself was also rubbery and the aioli was flavorless and warm. Although the servers were nice, clearly the kitchen is struggling with providing quality food that matches the price. Rock Bottom is just that, rock bottom.

Greg and Emmanuel have amazing service. The food was amazing and we were extremely happy with our service. Thank you all so much!

We tried to reserve a table for dinner for our group a d were turned down everywhere except Rockbottom. The only place in Boston that would accommodate a group of 10. They had a perfect large table that fit us with room to spare. They serve some good fresh brewed beer and there food was all good. This spot offered some good tasty meals with some really cold beer. The service was outstanding with a couple of people waiting on us the whole time we were there. There tomato soup was delicious. We all left happy and fully satisfied. The bill was reasonable considering we were a large group and we had several drinks each. They are located directly adjacent to a couple of theaters and up the block from the Revere Hotel so very convenient. We thank the staff at this spot for the great service.

Awful service. Extremely rude. We have a friend with severe allergies and she brought her own food. We ordered a $200 dinner and the manager refused to let her eat her outside meal. How can you discriminate against someone with severe food allergies who wants to come hang out with friends. We will never eat here again nor recommend this place to anyone.

The food was mediocre, not bad but nothing particularly good either. We started with loaded fries that were alright. I then had a pulled pork sandwich that was okay, but the texture was off. My family had chicken tenders and a Philly cheesesteak that were also alright, but not amazing. All of our fries were disappointing, probably frozen. The service was okay but our food took a while to come out. Typical bar food, but it wasn't busy, was close to our hotel, and we got to eat outside.

Great service and decent food. We were checking out a play and it was a nice night to sit outdoors. I would definitely try again- as we only had apps

I had a group coming in to watch Monday night football and grab a late bite. They have decent menu and we went with some unique flat bread with apples, honey and brussel sprouts. Everything came hot and fresh. The waitress checked in a time or 2 and we had a good experience.

Service was very good the waiter was amazing and made sure we had everything and to top it off the food was great we got the loaded waffle fries and the pulled pork bbq sandwich if you like pulled pork you have to try and the drinks were amazing as well

If you want to waste your night sitting at a table and never meet your server, this is the place. Can't even rate the food or drinks since we sat for 20 minutes and no one came to our table. Went up to the hostess to check in, she said "Oh" and didn't move from the hostess stand. Keep in mind this is a Wednesday night and the place is half empty, at least 3-4 servers, no reason for no introduction or drink orders within the first 5 minutes. We walked out after 20-25 minutes, as still no server came to the table and checking with the hostess was no use. Rock Bottom definitely living up to its name, only joking..but not really. Oh well, there are other restaurants around to try out.

Popped in for a quick bevie before a play. A true sports bar. We did not eat but what we saw looked yummy.

Saw a cockroach at the bar and the drinks weren't pouring right. Won't be going back sadly. Fries were also fried twice and tasted stale.