Rockwood

The food was pretty good. It was not fantastic, but for a typical menu, it was pretty good! There was a nice selection of items on the menu, including appetizers (many fried optional), main entrees, grilled meats, handhelds (different types of sandwich like entrees) seafood, and fresh options like salads and lettuce wraps. My family of four enjoyed fish and chips, a playe of tri colored nachos, parmesan crusted salmon, and a fried chicken sandwich with French fries. The fries were definitely a hit. They were cut in an interesting pattern, as pictured. Twisty turvy fries with a perfect crisp. The oil seemed fresh, and if I'm not mistaken, they must use separate fryers for seafood - which I appreciate because it always changes the flavor of all of the other fried foods at places that don't. The nachos weren't too impressive, and the chips were very fresh tastin. However, the toppings even without any meat and only beans were plentiful. The plates all have interesting takes on classic items. A nice location with outdoor and indoor seating. There was a private party the night we dined, so one patio was closed and the other was not open. It sits near train tracks, so that would be annoying for diners who don't appreciate the noise. It's also in walking distance of many shops for an after dinner (or any meal) stroll. Everyone left fool and stayed that way for the night!

Had an incredible dining experience at Rockwood! The service was top-notch from the moment we walked in. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. As for the food—absolutely amazing! Each dish was packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. From appetizers to dessert, everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food and an outstanding dining experience! We'll definitely be coming back.

We had a girls brunch on a Saturday a few months ago at Rockwood and it was amazing. I made a reservation beforehand by calling and there was no wait. Their menu was SO affordable, especially their brunch drinks (we thought at first maybe it was just juice because of how cheap it was!). We had 2 kids and 4 adults and it felt perfect. The service was so friendly and prompt. They refilled waters constantly, had crayons and a colorable placemat for the kids, and the food was delicious! I got the sausage gravy biscuits and subbed the eggs for home fries. It was perfectly decadent without feeling too heavy. There was plenty of parking and the restaurant was beautiful. Would highly recommend!

Great place, atmosphere and food. Love the fries. Had the French dip, which was good, but the dip was very watery and lacked any flavor at all. Some improvements are need with the dip.

As always Sunday brunch was a hit. This place is wonderful ti grab lunch and watch a football game. Lindsey provided great service.

I love that there is live music but I also couldn’t hear what people were saying at my table. The food and service were fantastic and I would definitely come here again. I got a turkey club with avocado and it was so good!! The fries were a unique cut and I really liked those too.

Nice location near a highway, some decent hotels, and nearby entertainment venues. Prices are about what to expect for the area. Had the bacon wrapped meat loaf and was very satisfied.

We held our company happy hour here this evening out on the covered patio. Maggie and Haylee were absolutely amazing from setting everything up, to service during the couple hours we networked. The taco bar was great. Drinks were great! Haylee was super attentive and fabulous. I would definitely recommend going here again and if you can make sure Haylee is out there helping you she is absolutely tremendous.

Visited this past Sunday to celebrate a family member's birthday and sat in Lindsey's station. She was wonderful, attentive, friendly and made the experience that much better! I have eaten there other Sundays and the brunch buffet is always good, great variety and quality product. The only suggestion I have for the management is to keep the buffet up to par the entire time. I was there towards the end of the service but it's important to keep it looking amazing as usual until the end/3pm. Their Bloody Mary bar is also a must. A wonderful experience, keep it up! Thank you.

I've visited Rockwood twice nice, once for a bday brunch and my second visit was a late night stop to hopefully enjoy some live music. Service is good. For brunch our server was able to handle a group of 10-12 of us with ease, was very friendly, but a bit more attentiveness would have made our time exceptional. The food is good. Everything I've had here has been delicious. Our late night visit was fun, a little snafu when settling our bill with an extra drink charge, but nothing our server couldn't fix for us. He was pleasant and very smiley. I could only give 3 stars due to other factors like not being greeted at the door, standing and waiting for a greeter because the sign asks but no one is there to greet and the cleanliness of the restrooms. Visiting twice at different times of day told me that it could definitely use some more consistent TLC.

The vibes and the bar area were pretty cool, but the best part was the service for the large group of people! The food was very good and the drinks even better

Went for breakfast, group of 12, service was nice (it looked like 1 server on the floor for most of the time, but she kept up, no issues), everyone enjoyed their food, and the restaurant slowly got busier as the morning went on, but not too crowded/busy. Would like to go back for dinner and their Sunday brunch. I think the cocktails could have some adjustments (I requested a change in one of my drinks: a shorter glass and less grapefruit soda. It just tasted like watered down grapefruit soda), I tasted a few others that weren't bad, could just use a little amendments

This was our first time here. I thought it was pretty tasty. The place was clean and the staff was friendly. It was a Thursday night, so it was kind of quiet. Although even though for a Thursday night, it was a little busy. I can see how it can definitely get a little hectic in there. As well as loud since it is what I would consider a sports bar. As for the food, I thought the mac & cheese and the burger were quite tasty. Now for the Cuban sandwich, I will say that it was pretty good. My only critique is this, on the menu. It states that the sandwich is on Cuban bread. However, it is not Cuban bread. I am Cuban and that is how I can tell you that it's not Cuban bread . The first thing that I noticed was that it had sesame seeds, which a true Cuban bread does not ever have any type of seeds. Having said that, however, it was a decent enough sandwich. I thought it was a pretty good deal for the amount of food that you get so the price point is not bad.

We came here on once a week during a weeknight regularly for a stretch of a few months, and it quickly became one of our go-to spots. The grilled wings are our favorite. Just so good. We also really love the nachos--great portions, satisfying, and perfect for sharing. It's not mind-blowing or trying to be something it's not--it's just solid, reliable, and never lets us down. Exactly what you want from your neighborhood bar. A huge shoutout to our server Elayna--she is the BEST. Friendly, attentive, and truly a part of why we kept coming back. Sometimes when it's late, it takes a little while for the other servers to notice us and for us to get seated since they don't see us at the front, but once we're settled, the service is great and the vibe is always on point. Just a great local bar for watching the game, listening to music, grabbing some good food, and feeling at home. So glad it's in Gainesville.

Had a late lunch here today. I asked to sit at a table instead of the bar because of sobriety. Other places will give a look when asking them but the hostess walked me over to a booth with a smile. Ordered a Pepsi zero which was super crispy(if you know you know) and a wedge salad with steak (medium). My drink was brought out within seconds of ordering it and my salad came out soon after. My waitress was very attentive and the other staff also checked in. The bar was busy but not too loud. Silverware and table were clean. I'll definitely be back.

Always an excellent experience. Great staff, food and prices. And the tacos on Tuesday are soooo good!

Once again not disappointed with eating here. Bartender provided great service and checked on me regularly. Nice quiet afternoon to eat and catch up on sports and have great meal and a cerveza or 2! Cobb salad and added steak.

I looked up restaurants to eat at near Jiffy Lube LIVE and Rockwood popped up. There was a lot of parking. The staff were all super friendly! The server we had was fantastic, very attentive and checking on us. She asked if were going to the Avril Lavigne concert and we were. She gave us a 10% discount for going to the concert. it's literally a discount code! I got the BBQ Bacon and cheddar burger with no cheese. it was delicious!! I highly recommend! There were a ton of tv's on playing football games too.

Was promised a refund for a not as good experience, then I was ghosted. Sent reply to the below 4/18. Followed up 4/23. Nada. On Apr 17, 2025, at 8:06PM, Giovanna wrote: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment during your visit on 4/13, especially after such a positive first impression. We completely understand how frustrating it must have been to come in excited for a favorite item--only to find it unavailable without proper communication from our team. You're absolutely right, those sidewinder fries are a guest favorite, and we should've been more proactive in letting you know they were out before the order was placed. We're addressing this with our staff to ensure better communication moving forward and to avoid similar situations for other guests. We will be issuing a refund for the fries, second order of kid's pasta and your husband's sandwich and we'd also like to send you a gift card so we can hopefully have the chance to make it up to you on a future visit. We're committed to doing better and truly appreciate your honest feedback--it helps us improve. Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to make things right. We hope to welcome you and your family back soon for a much better experience. Customer Service, Rockwood On Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 2:48PM Squarespace wrote: Sent via form submission from Rockwood VA Name: Email: Subject: Disappointing visit Message: Backstory.... A few weeks back, we visited and enjoyed it. Our family recently discovered helicopter/sidewinder fries so when we saw them come with a couple of the orders, we were excited to have a place to get these from. Fast forward to 4/13. We came back for dinner because my daughter wanted the special fries. She ordered the kids butter noodles with an extra side of fries since they don't come with the noodles. I ordered a sandwich expecting these fries. When the food was delivered, they were regular. I told the server the whole reason we came was for the special fries. She said the kitchen had just run out 5 minutes beforehand. She left it at that and walked away. My daughter did not like or eat her fries. We paid extra for nothing. Because she didn't have fries to eat, we ended up ordering a second bowl of noodles because she was still hungry. My husband's dish upset his stomach. My son barely ate any of his chicken tenders. He's not the pickiest so that was unusual. All around disappointed in the experience this time and confused why we paid for fries that weren't what we were expecting. In hindsight, we should have had them taken back. Thought you should know so perhaps some coaching may help other guests in the future. Check 262 4/13/25 7:16pm

Good food and ambiance - would definitely recommend for late night bite and / or drinks. Friendly bar staff too.

If you're ever in Gainesville VA, and you're looking for a nice vibe with good music and good tacos please go here and get their street steak tacos!! Delicious

We arrived around 2pm on a Sunday. They were finishing up the Sunday brunch buffet and we were able to order off the menu for sandwiches, which is what we wanted. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The sandwiches were good and the fries were great. It had a sports bar atmosphere. I had as most impressed by the prompt and friendly server.

Service was very condescending. I wouldn't recommend having a party or get together here. Female waitress seemed stressed out and treated us with disrespect.

Food was very good and the waitstaff was outstanding! Had a smash burger and salad and their special fries that were very tasty! Will be one of our new favs! And this was Mother's Day evening when most restaurants were slammed.

I went with my girlfriend and her husband for Mother's Day buffet brunch! I normally don't do buffets just because I over eat, eat things that I'm not supposed to and waste food by trying things and not liking it. The coffee was good and some of the food was good and the Mother's Day drink specials were tasty. The service was decent, the ambience was as expected. Not sure if I would pick this place again just because it was just OK.

Amazing food! Excellent service! Atmosphere was great...we're a family of 7 and all of us were taken care of. prices were a bit high but that's not a deterrent

Great restaurant and bar to spend time with old friends and watch the game. Service is always very friendly.

Service or rather food is pretty slow. We came right when they opened and waited 30 minutes or so for the food to come. It's practically empty here. What's taking so long?? We came here for brunch, it's very typical menu selection. Nothing unique. The prices are a bit high in my book for something very ordinary and tastes ok. Doubt we will come back.

Absolutely love trivia night every tuesday at Rockwood, Neil is our absolute favorite bartender, best drinks ever! ask him for a lemon drop shot, you won't be disappointed!

The food was excellent. I got the short rib stroganoff and it was excellent! Our server, Aiden, was on top of the game bring water and refills to us without me every thinking about! Super happy and friendly! Highly recomend!

Wanted to watch the NBA Finals game and get some food/drinks, so went to Rockwood! Great ambiance, lots of TVs on either sides of the bar area, so no issue viewing the game. My only gripe was that the music was slightly loud and made it hard to talk and hear the game. Our server was very friendly and brought the food out in a timely manner. The nachos + grilled chicken were fantastic and were enough for the four of us. The Fried Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich was also great, and definitely spicy. Great food and ambiance, would recommend. 4.5/5

I was in town for a Celebration of Life and this was within walking distance of my hotel but it is a true gem! Atmosphere is typical "Americana bar" however the people and food set this place apart. If you're flying solo sit at the bar and if CJ is working you'll have a phenomenal experience! CJ was super attentive even though it was an almost full bar. He recommended the smash burger and it was the perfect mix of crispy, juicy, and flavor. The fries were seasoned well and plentiful but the star was the OG smash burger. I watched plate after plate being delivered to guests; met with smiles and people sharing bites of what they had ordered. I had every intention of trying a new restaurant the next day but I found myself wanting to chat with CJ and try more of Rockwood's menu. I went back to Rockwood's but because I had a long drive the next day I couldn't get the smash burger. I got the Tex Mex Eggrolls - fantastic! I also had a wonderful little shot/drink that CJ recommended and it was amazing! The food is fresh, delicious, and plentiful and if CJ recommends something, you can't go wrong!! 11/10 I wish this place was near me!

Drinks were amazing. Ordered the seafood stew that was bland, but they replaced with the smash burger which was delicious.

Service was not great at first. It's almost like they didn't even want anyone there. Management might need to give people a talk and remind them that customers are who keep the place open. Food was very very average. Would not go back

I've come here a handful of times & each time it was a great experience! The service was fast and they have good happy hour options as well as lots of local beers. We started with loaded tots, it was exactly as advertised & delicious. Crispy tots, bacon, cheese, all the good stuff! It is a good amount for a happy hour app. I had the shaved prime rib sandwich and switched out the fries for Brussels since we started with the loaded tots. The Brussels weren't crispy like I'm used to, but it was still flavorful. I think they probably sauté them rather than frying them like a lot of other places. The Au jus that came with the sandwich tasted more like soy sauce than I'm used to but it was still enjoyable. I also of course had a bite of my husband's chicken sandwich and I was impressed. It was really flavorful but not super hot. I would ask for more hot sauce if you want it spicy. Both of the sandwiches are hearty sizes so we each had leftovers. I was absolutely full and pleased with our choices. We will definitely come back here for another date night. It looks like they have a great brunch too!

No thanks. We walked in around 2:30pm. Menu was short. No appetizers. I asked if this was all there was. Waitress said I'll bring you the entree menu but most items aren't available until the evening. We ordered the nachos. Under $12 which I appreciated. They were pretty good. Fresh jalapeños and guacamole. They weren't stacked which is great. This means all chips should have ingredients on them. And they did. I ordered the fish filet sandwich. Grouper. I knew as soon as I saw it that it was a no go. The coleslaw was on the sandwich and piled high so already needing napkins.. I don't like that. Then the fish itself was similar to the Fords Fish Shack fish sandwich where it just falls apart and no flavor. Just oily and literally sagging apert off the bun. No salt. No seasonings. Coleslaw might have been nice as a side but on the sandwich, it made the meal a waste of money. I left the bread and coleslaw on the plate and picked off the fish here and there. French fries were ok... little soggy. If suggested I would prob come back to try something else but I wouldn't recommend. *By the way, the place is SO loud! At 2pm? I can't stand to yell through a conversation when I eat. It was bad. *One great thing to add - is our waitress was so extremely nice and smiley. I really enjoyed her personality.

Yeah, no. We came here based on the generally positive Yelp reviews, but I can't agree with the crowd on this one. The food was nothing special, and the service / experience was special only in the bad way. Rockwood was a miss. The red flags were there from the start. On Sundays, "brunch" means that the menu consists of only four items (wings, a cheeseburger, a chicken sandwich, and a salad), if you don't want a buffet. We began by asking for a drink menu, and the server was like "I don't know, those are hard to find." So we apparently immediately annoyed our server by asking for a precious resource. If only the restaurant had some way to remedy this scarcity. If only there was some way for them to communicate to customers how they could order the most profitable items on offer. Perhaps someday a solution will present itself. (We did, BTW, eventually get a drink menu, but a tap list was not to be found, nor were beers mentioned). Perhaps most impressively, Rockwood managed to make a mistake with every single thing that was ordered. I ordered a small OBH beer, and a large one arrived (we were also charged for a large). Our wings and chicken sandwich came at the same time (wings without bleu cheese and chicken sandwich with fries instead of tots), and it was maybe another 20 minutes before the burger came. Was the chicken sandwich early, or the burger late? A riddle for the ages. Overall, the food was . . . OK? It's really caloric, but not all that tasty. The wings were maybe the best of the lot, but we left a lot over. The chicken on the sandwich was soggy and sad, and the burger fell apart on arrival. Overall, the food just wasn't worth the calories. Getting the check and paying also took forever. Eventually, I just just the QR and paid using Apple Pay. Maybe that's what they would prefer for you to do. The vibe here is loud sports bar. I think they intended the place to have an upscale feel. But the staff were clearly overtaxed, and a lot of customers were looking around for drinks or other assistance. It didn't feel super clean. But, Rockwood definitely wanted you to know that Mike Cordero, the owner, is doing very well. There's a very informative display upfront to let you know that Mike is very successful.

Second time this week! The food is excellent everything is great you walk in you smell the charbroil it was the steaks and the chicken. This place gets overlooked because the outside does not stand out and catch your eye. it is such a great place to eat at. Everything I've had it's been really good it's a fun atmosphere, there are trivia nights at its most fun when busy. The bar is in the center plenty of space to sit indoors in an out as well. The nachos are a great meal for 2 to 4 depending upon your eating. Quantity is big. Custom drinks great Mojito's. A very nice sports bar close to shopping and it stays open late for those who want to watch a game listen to music or get together with buddies.

The food was hands down AMAZING. The location's great. The outside seating was to die for, it was so cool with the breeze when we're were there. Loved the vines and the flowers. Our waitress was so sweet and helped us pick great food! You have to try their Tex Mex egg rolls!! Drinks were fantabulous, and the kids meal came out so cute!! The price is great, the food quality was top notch! Thanks so much!

I ate their yesterday on 08/09/2023. I had their Cuban sandwich with fries and a side of Mac and Cheese. The Cuban was very tasty. According to the menu, pork belly is supposed to be on the sandwich. There was no pork belly on that sandwich! The fries were very tasty. The Mac and Cheese was very creamy, delicious. Overall a very good meal.

Decent food but not for that price, this Restaurant/Bar is extremely over priced and on slow nights still somehow has slow service? Me and my friend went and were there go over 1 hour 30 minutes, we were the only ones there and we weren't lingering....

We love Neil !!!!!!!!!!! I will come every Tuesday if he is working he is the best !! I had such a great time and I spent so much money with him

The customer service here is absolutely awesome. Our server truly made us feel welcome and was super friendly. We started by ordering an Orange Crush for me and the Mango Coconut Margarita for my SO. Both were pretty good and I decided to order a grapefruit crush, which was not the best unfortunately. I asked to see if i could replace it, and our server said no problem. I got the mango coconut margarita and it was great. For the food, we got their nachos with ground beef and sweet potato fries. Both items were fine, with the nachos having ample toppings and meat, while the sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked. When the bill came, I saw I was charged for the grapefruit crush which I thought would be waived since I got it replaced (only took a sip), but alas it was still there. But I didn't want to inconvenience our server so I didn't bring it up. Other than that issue, I had a great time here and would definitely recommend it. Definitely want to try their entrees next time.

Best overall sports bar and restaurant in the Gainesville area. Good food and service.

This place used to be our "go-to," but they got a new chef, and she took everything off the menu our kids loved, i.e., Bavarian pretzel and tater tots. The calamari plate isn't as good. No more Hot Nashville. It's just a disappointment now.

Stopped in mid week. No wait. Great food. Reasonable prices. The tuna appetizer is really good.

Bloody Mary, beer, nachos and service were great. Visiting from Boston and will be back!

The times I've eaten at Rockwood have been hit or miss. The food orders have been ok for the most part. Service up and down. This time was odd. Hubby and I went on a Sunday football night around 7:15. We got seated. The restaurant was over half full and the service was slow. A young server took our drink order. She had so much trouble opening the bottle of wine that hubby offered to do it. She poured us a glass, hubby said I think we're ready to order. She nodded, smiled then disappeared! After waiting about 25 minutes, I said, gee we could just leave and no one would miss us. But we didn't. We waved down another server who was busy but very accommodating. We ordered fish and chips and a cuban sandwich. The order came out fairly soon. The Cuban was delicious, perfect combo of ham and pork and pickles and hot cheese. Just yummy. Fries were good too and hot. Fish and chips, the same. But then we were waiting on the check. Had to flag someone again and our original server came back to give us the bill! We were about the last people in the place and the games were done. Just strange. Incidentally, Rockwood: you only offer one chardonnay by the bottle. Not a very good one either. Please think about including more choices.

Not impressed! My girlfriend and I ordered some fried calamari and fajitas. Everything was just so overpriced for the quality of the food. There was nothing amazing about this place to justify their prices. I could have gotten the same meal at apple bees for half the price. To be fair the calamari was good but the steak fajitas was so underwhelming that I did not bother to take a picture of it.

The food and atmosphere were both very bland. Service was marginal. There are better options.

Super enjoyed the prompt and attentive waitstaff when 13 co workers recently had an early lunch recently. I had the Cobb salad but forgot to mention my pepper food allergy and the chicken had been marinated in red pepper. That was my fault. Plus, the food took 55 mins for all of us to be served, so we were gone from the office for 2 + hours. Everyone else enjoyed their food and it remains a favorite place for all of us to choose year after year!

Hey humans- This time i was in Gainesville, Virginia digging up some holes! Somehow, this ended up being the first place i ate at while in town. Although this wasnt a choice made by me, it was in walking distance from the hotel. So naturally thats how things go. From the start this place sucked. No one was at the door so we just stood there for a few minutes waiting to see if we needed to sit ourselves or if someone would seat us. Anyway, they eventually come and lead us to a table. The inside of this place is similar to and Al House. Like a sports bar type of place. As for our food- very bland in general. My coworker got a platter of calamari and fried zucchini. Literally tasted like nothing. Waste of money tbh. I got a salad with salmon on top. It cost over $20, which would be fine if it actually tasted good. And very skimpy portion of salmon. I forget what my other coworkers got, but they werent very happy either. The server was nice, but damn this place really sucked. And overpriced for what u actually get.

Went for Father's Day brunch and so disappointed. Buffet items were cold, no warming trays to keep food hot. The carving station was disorganized and unkept and the server preparing the pasta had to remake the dish twice as the noodles were dry and clumped . The food quality overall was poor. Maybe a great place for a burger and beer but definitely not a brunch favorite.

Live bands every Saturday night, friendly bartenders and good crowd. Lively place to be in the suburbs. Come for their live music, solid beers on tap and good-looking crowd. The place to be on a weekend night livin' in the 'burbs!

Tried Rockwood for the first time last week. Staff was friendly and attentive. The interior is nice, but nothing really made it stand out to me. The menu had a nice variety of items, but I was in the mood for a salad. I chose the Southwest Chicken Salad. It was fine, but I would have liked a piece of chicken on top versus a few cubed pieces. That aside, the salad was well dressed and had a nice variety of toppings. I might try it again if I am in the area again.

Evidently Rockwood is the place to be!!!!! This place was packed on a Saturday evening and I can see why!!! As soon as you walk in the door the atmosphere draws you in. There's a vibe in the air that's unmistakable. It just happened to be a game day as well so the bar, all be it big was packed with people having a great time!! The best part, no seat is a bad seat because there are tv's everywhere so you never miss a play!! The interior is on the upscale end for what is supposed to be a sports bar/pub. There is plenty of table seating, bar seating and outdoor seating. The weather happened to be on the warmer side for January so the side doors were open and cornhole was ready for the playing. Our server greeted us shortly after were we seated and took our drink orders. The drinks are a little pricey. I went with the Summer Peach (I think) and it delivered in taste. A refreshing peachy combo that matched the warmer weather of the day. For eats, I got the Rockwood and boy did it rock my taste buds and over satisfied my burger craving was having. The burger was super meaty serving up 1/2 pound of juicy angus beef, nestled on top of an onion jam (which was fabulous) and then topped with candied bacon, melted provolone cheese, pickled fresno peppers that added a hint of spiciness, lettuce, you know for greenery, a tomato and a creamy garlic aioli!!! Is your mouth watering yet? It should be! The burger was great and cooked to a medium well as requested. The burger was served with sidewinder fries which are fantastic!! Besides being pipping hot, whatever the seasoning is on the fries is what makes them memorable, dipped in barbecue sauce because you know I'm not that into ketchup and it's a win win!! The service was good! Our server checked in often and made sure we had everything we needed and came back twice to make sure the food was meeting or expectations along the way.

My girl, Stephanie, is the best server ever! Great food and drink and service! Always look forward to coming here and relaxing after a stressful day at work ;)