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    Hot Rocks Creative Diner

    4.1 (61 reviews)
    PriceyDiners
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    HOT ROCKS CREATIVE DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lamb shank
    Jake L.

    I was impressed as soon as I walked in and heard them playing All-American Rejects, I don't hear music like that at many restaurants anymore. We started with the Mussels and loved them. The sweet potato frites were amazing and the sauce was great as well. We ordered the Lamb Shank and Braised Short Rib. The Lamb Shank was so tender the meat fell off the bone as soon as I poked my fork in it. It was really flavourful and I savoured every bite. The potatoes and vegetables on the side were excellent as well. We were similarly impressed with the Short Rib. It was very tender and it tasted great with the gravy. The service here was great and we didn't have to wait very long for our appetizer or mains. We would be really happy to return here again some day!

    Garine B.

    The food was delish, found this restaurant through yelp and saw all the great reviews so I had to try it and it met all my expectations. Service was great, my water was never empty and they checked up on us constantly to see if we were content. Besides that the food they served is perfection! Taste and the juiciness of the meats and the combination of the ingredients was divine. Can't wait to go again

    Bacon Cheeseburger
    Debra O.

    Great reason to drive to Whitby! We've been twice now, ordering from the Before 3 menu both times. The food is fantastic, so fresh and obviously house made to order. Nashville crispy chicken is incredibly delicious and such a big portion- 2 pieces of chicken, pimento cheese, bread and butter pickles, real chicken gravy, a hot..that's right, hot buttermilk biscuit and a little pot of raw honey YUM! This time around we shared the Hot Rocks chicken club and the Bacon Cheeseburger both with fries; a couple of local Brock Blonde pints and we were very very happy

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    Marshall S.

    One of Whitby's hidden gems. I remember coming here as a kid. Our family decided to have a fathers day lunch here since we couldn't recall the last time we've been to Hot rocks. As soon as we walked in, I remembered how cool this place was. "Creative Diner" is what they advertise and that's definitely what it is. Co-owners from The Brock House = good quality food. I had 2 starters; which was enough to satisfy me. Fried Mac and Cheese was good. Balls of Macaroni dusted with bread crumbs. Wasn't as cheesy as I hoped and to be honest; I think it's outclassed by St. Louis' Bacon wrapped Mac and cheese. Next, I had the P.E.I. Mussels (curry) and they were so so so so so delicious. Nice and creamy, not spiced too strong and the mussels themselves were cooked to perfection. It was topped with some kind of sweet potato garnish which was a nice touch. Now the best part about Hot rocks is the appetizer "Hot Rocks" (which my mom ordered). You're basically served a hot plate and a choice of app to cook yourself. My mom ordered the beef tips. I had to sneak a piece, it was amazing. Would definitely recommend that if it's your first time coming here. Their salads are very good too. Crisp lettuce, just the right amount of dressing. The restaurant itself is hidden away in a small plaza (Manning/Anderson) in the corner. Do yourself a favour and come here for lunch. You won't be disappointed!

    Atlantic Salmon
    Lisa V.

    It's an odd name, I know, but as soon as you walk in, you realize why: there's a large, stone pizza oven behind the bar. Mystery solved! Time to go home. Kidding! My aunts and I went out for dinner and dessert. We've been here for fam jams before and we keep coming back. The service and quality of food has not changed, even though the ownership has changed. This place has a great atmosphere; great for a date or a girls night. We started with the Curry Chicken Nachos. As expected, it was piled high with multi-coloured tortilla chips and oodles of toppings. There were toppings throughout, not just on top. The chicken gave a surprise kick when it was hidden amongst the delicious mole sauce, scallions and cheese. The guacamole and bruschetta made this the best nachos ever. I'd come back just for these. They tried the Orzo, Pork Belly Special, Curry Chicken Linguine, Chicken/Sausage/Shrimp and I went with the Atlantic Salmon. It was exactly what we expected: Perfection. Each dish was flavourful with a twist. I've always loved that they'll mix ingredients I'd never put together and it's fantastic. The pasta dishes were HUGE and there was no shortage of meat and veggies. The aunt that had the Curry Chicken Linguine kept trying to share it. The aunt that tried the Pork Belly didn't realize how fatty it would be, but soon discovered why I almost ordered It: moist and full of flavour. My salmon was good and flaky, but it could've been a little bigger. I'm a saucy gal and I would've liked more of the lemon-horseradish yogurt. Mmmm. All of the accompanying veggies were fresh and cooked perfectly. The specials are always something that will try to steal you away from with you've already picked from the menu. Their wine menu isn't huge, but they have everything you need, from local to imports. They have some delightful in house cocktails as well, but they're a little pricy. Their beer menu could use a little love, but did have 1 craft beer on tap when I was there and I hope they get more in the future. Even with a change in management, this place has remained the same: Dang good. I was worried when I found out who their sister restaurant is, but my worries have been put to rest. The service is professional and efficient and the food is excellent. I just hope they can keep this level of satisfaction. I've been seeing a lot of negative reviews since the new management came in....hope this isn't a trend! Fingers crossed!

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    This place is GREAT!! The staff was nice, my waiter was amazing, and my family LOVED the food! Definitely recommended.

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    Our absolute favorite local restaurant!! The "go to" every time. Always great service, food and atmosphere

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