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    On The Rocks

    3.9 (245 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Clam Chowder
    TJ L.

    Second time back in as many weeks. Easy to come in and eat solo at the bar. Nice selection of wines by the glass, including one I've been meaning to try. Only a handful of people in just before closing time on a weekday so service was fine.

    Filthy sink in the men's room
    Rusty H.

    I'd give MY food a solid four stars, but others in my party weren't as lucky. Burgers were drastically undercooked. As a person who cooks on grills and griddles often, I know there's a huge difference in cook time between a medium burger and a rare burger, and these were rare. They chose not to send the food back, which may or may not have been the right choice. Rare meat was the the least of my issues (mainly because I didn't order a burger). The men's restrooms were severely neglected. We got there 20 minutes after opening, which is when you'd think the entire place would be the cleanest, yet not so much). I was smacked in the face with a very pungent p!ss smell as soon as I entered, and it got worse from there. Urinals and sinks were filthy in every way. The garbage can was overflowing and spilling onto the floor, the paper towel dispenser was hanging wide open with a fresh roll sitting on top (and not even loaded into the dispenser), and there was no soap in either of the two soap dispensers. Simply based on the cleanliness of the restroom, I really want to rate this place one star, but that would be unfair. That said, two stars is as much as I can manage for this scenario as a whole. I will, however, say that I intend to come back soon to see if that was an accurate sampling of who they are as a business.

    Worst brussel sprouts ever

    Ordered half pound of steamed shrimp with baked potato and brussel sprouts. The shirmp came out rubbery with very little flavor even though rhey were suppose to be cajun. The brussel sprouts were the worst I have ever had. My wife tried one and could not stomach it. They came what looked sauteed with bacon and onion. Told waitress about them and was just given the check. I will not be returning there for a long time now.

    Shrimp and corn bisque $7.95
    Aimee N.

    I didn't know what to expect when I walked in. There was a large waiting area in the front , and bar to the left, a huge stage and what looked like a dance floor with some tables on it. Then around the exterior were booths and tables. Evidently this was an old night club. I wasn't feeling the decor at all. Felt like everyone was looking at you My server was really nice though. My Bloody Mary was good, too. I ordered the half pound peel and eat shrimp and a cup of the shrimp and corn chowder. Shrimp were average and soup was, too Nothing was great. It seemed to be very overpriced for the quality and atmosphere, too . There are much better restaurants around that are high quality.

    Bang bang shrimp.  Luke warm and not very good.

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    Great food but the service was outstanding. This is not a pretentious restaurant. The Scallops were cooked to perfection.

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    Food and service was top notch. ! Best fried shrimp I've ever eaten. Went back the very next day. Will return for sure.

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    Service was 2 stars, the food was subpar and not worth the 2 hour wait! Also it was super loud inside the building

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    Fried shrimp and scallops were very good. Much better than another similar restaurant in the same area.

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    We've been several times and enjoy visiting on our vacations! Food is great and serves are very kind.

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    Waitress was very attentive and great demeanor. Food was great. Definitely go back The atmosphere was very inviting

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