I'm such a fan. Normally I avoid chains like they cause SARS, but Rockne's is a big exception. Three words: Cuban black bean soup Ok, four- you'll have to forgive me, I'm so absorbed by the memory of my meal that I've forgotten how to count. Beyond the food though is some of the best customer service I've ever had. They show up right when you need them (how do they know), they leave promptly, they're always friendly, and the food is always good. Always. Rockne's, you make my trips to Akron way more tasty, and I heart you for it. Never change. read more

We are frequent patrons and have been so for many, many years, enjoying lots of good meals and service. Last night, however, the chips that were served with their taco salad had a rancid taste. The server replaced them with fresh chips which were definitely better, but I wonder why/how this happened in the first place. Judy R. read more

Ah, I love Rockne's. I would say I love it for the variety, but I only ever get one of three things...the pasta salad, the french onion soup, or the mushroom bisque. They are soooooo gooooooood! I have been to a bunch of the area Rockne's, but I probably end up ordering from the Fairlawn location the most since it is closest to my workplace. We get lunch here at least once a week and have never had bad service. read more

Priced well for Food you received. Nothing special, just quantity. Service was poor. My salad was missing 2 components. A good place for eh food. read more

They closed early. Maybe Rockne's could update their hours online? Or let people know that they might close early.

Decent bar food, plenty of TV's in the bar area & about 7 beers on tap. A few of my faves include the Po Boy, BLT, and Cheddar Broccoli soup. Fun fact: Rockne's signature sandwich 'the terminator' was a favorite of Aaron from season 10 of the Biggest Loser. read more

Rockne's - American Near Me - Fairlawn, Ohio

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Service constantly slow and delayed. Food undercooked and cold. Found ants crawling in between our seat. Overall did not like.

From the moment we were seated in a nearly empty restaurant in the middle of the afternoon and the waitress stopped at our table four times, literally one time after the other, asking if we were ready to order, I wondered why we had stopped there at all. We told her when she gave us the voluminous menu we had not been there in a while and would need some time to decide what we wanted. Apparently she did not hear or was on a mission. I ordered a gyro salad which arrived with a very weird sweet creamy Italian dressing, blessedly on the side. I requested a regular Italian dressing, which also was not what I would consider a true Italian dressing. The salad consisted of iceberg lettuce, one slice of cucumber, two small tomato slices, gyro meat and some feta cheese. Not a kalamata olive in sight and I would expect a few more cucumber slices and tomato slices in a normal gyro salad. The gyro meat and feta were tasty. This salad was over eight dollars, so they are making a handy profit on them. We also ordered sauerkraut balls as an appetizer. They were good. Overall, I doubt I would ever return to this restaurant. We have other restaurants locally we like and that provide much better food. Having said that, my dining companion ordered a burger and said it was wonderful, so perhaps salads are just not their thing. read more

It's good/OK. My first visit back in 10 years. Everything seemed average. 3 of us arrived at 3pm we had the place to ourselves. Service was prompt and friendly. Food arrived within 15 minutes. Fries were fresh cut, not super hot but just warm. Squeeze ketchup bottle empty (not a big deal) Bacon cheeseburger arrived without the bacon but was delivered minutes later on a side plate. Companion ordered veggie burger, disappointed , no flavor and bland (frozen patty?) Rueben was decent. Small portion of slaw served in a crispy tortilla bowl? Cute. That didn't make sense and I guess most tortilla bowls go uneaten. My tastes have evolved over the years and this is average food. #Sysco read more

Love the chicken quesadillas...they are awesome. My wife loves the big salads especially the Rockne's salad. Soups are good too..Service coul be a little quicker and more attentive but overall still real friendly. read more

How does this place have such a low rating? I don't even live in the area anymore, and I still hail Rockne's Terminator sub as one of the best subs I've had in my life. Their cheese fries are pretty amazing too (ask for ranch, though: they do need it!) I can't really speak of the service, as it has been years since I've been to this particular location, but I can say I've never had a bad experience. Super cheap prices, great pub food, relaxed atmosphere -- I love Rockne's. read more

Rockne's is good for people who grew up eating it or eating freezer food. The food is clearly pre-cooked, reheated, and slopped together. I don't know how so many locals like it. read more

THIS REVIEW WAS NOT OVER 2 YEARS AGO! IT'S BEEN A LITTLE OVER 4 MONTHS AGO! Rockne's in Fairlawn has been one of our "go to" places to eat ( at least once a week or every other week ), until this visit on 3/11/18. The menu was updated and finally all the sides have a separate page. I wanted to swap out o-rings for the fries until we were told that o-rings are a "premium side" and an additional charge would apply. No mention of the extra charge or what is or isn't a premium side. STRIKE ONE! Our server was not the best, forgot about our request for extra ice and an extra side of BBQ sauce. (Found out later from our server that sauces & dressings are limited with your meal) At the end of our meal we asked for an ice tea in a to-go cup (since we never had a chance to request a refill during dinner)...then we were told there would be an extra charge for the to-go ice tea! (I'll bet Rockne's will be charging for ice water very soon!) STRIKE TWO! We asked to speak with a manager and no one stopped by our table. STRIKE THEEE! ( this really didn't surprise us as we have NEVER see a manager interact with a customer... "how was your meal?", "Thanks for stopping in", "how could we have improved your dining experience with us", etc., etc., etc...) The least you can do is to have a sheet put into your menu that lets customers know that the following changes are necessary, blah, blah, blah...instead of having your servers explain everything to the customers, which is really unfair to them. Good Luck Rockne's ... you just lost a loyal 20+ year customer, that you probably never knew you had! read more

I had a chance to have a buffalo chicken salad. It was so wonderful. I love eating at this place. The service is always great. Can't wait to go back. read more

Still good. Hostess ignored our request for a patio table. Seemed like she didn't care.

I don't know why but I really love this place. Their salads are what I compare all other salads to. Just a comfortable, casual place to grab dinner when one doesn't feel like cooking. They have something for everyone, from sandwiches (the Terminator is a favorite) to salads (the pasta salad is really good) to fried appetizers (sauerkraut balls anyone!) I really miss Rockne's! read more

Rockne's is a perennial star. The Food is consistently good. The wait staff is friendly, attentive and courteous. The atmosphere is congenial and the music level is conducive to conversation and fun. We have been coming here since it opened some 30 years ago and the place is a Gold Standard for our local restaurants. Solid, mature and perceptive management who fosters Superior Service is to be congratulated. The TEAM assembled to create this success is to be rewarded with our tips. Thank you Rockne's! read more

We have been patronizing this restaurant weekly since 1996. We have always enjoyed the salads on the menu, but have been disappointed with the salad dressings since they did away with their Fat Free Honey Mustard, and changed their House Italian, and Caesar Dressings to the currently offered tastless and bland dressings. Their salads just are not nearly as tasty as they were before. read more

Normal restaurant. The burgers are great they give you a pile of fries but never get the steak its not good at all.

It's all about the Rockne's number one salad. That dressing that chicken the pita bread, Yum! I'm not sure what else is on the menu but usually I'm a little disappointed if I don't get that salad. It's their number one salad the Firestone. read more

I love this place. They have a great kids menu and a great selection. I love their salads they are better than most places. The pasta salad on romaine is one of my favorites. The sandwich selection is nice, fries do not come with the sandwiches but a side of fries everyone can share and the fries are oh so good in my opinion. I also love the sliders they are super tastey. read more

Fast, good service. I believe I got the Firestone salad, the bacon on it didn't taste right the last time I went there. Probably won't order a salad from there again. read more

I've been to this location about 6 or 7 times now. The service varies at times depending upon how busy the restaurant or bar is, but it's generally ok (I have yet to have a terrible experience with the service). The beers are kind of expensive if you don't go during happy hour. In my opinion, the food is average, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy it. I really like the cheesy ham and potato soup and the terminator sub and my girlfriend always gets the the pasta salad. If you're looking to grab a quick meal, watch a game or just grab a beer, it's not a bad place to go. read more

Avid-goer for years; used to love their salads; unfortunately, I've had several experiences that ousted me from ever returning. Tonight's overview: 1) Server was disrespectful & outright sarcastic & rude; 2) Salads were made improper per the instruction given; 3) No resolute for the lack of carbonation in all of their pop-dispensers; 4) General Manager was unapologetic, unprofessional & had no idea "what it means" to practice conflict-resolution; 5) My mom's chicken was under-cooked & raw in the middle; and 6) Prior to that -- the last three to-go salads I purchased had hair in them. Side note: host was very friendly & apologetic & our step-in server was friendly & tentative. read more

Service was very slow and food greasy. Gross. No thanks.

There were 15 of us! The service was awesome! Everyone's food was on spot! I ordered the chicken salad salad which was fresh !

Everything is great but I could eat hot pita bread and the house Italian for any meal! Terminator submarine on pita is the way to go to stuff yourself with an amazing slamwich! read more

A family favorite of ours! You can not go wrong with most of the food choices here and the prices are great! The salads are terrific, the sandwiches melt in your mouth and the service is great. There are so many food choices to decide on, it is difficult to pick just one. read more

We've been loyal Rockne's patrons for many years now, but I have to say that we have become disenchanted with them over the past few months. Tonight when I ordered the pasta salad (which used to be mostly lettuce with a good amount of pasta, but lately is mostly pasta with a few pinches of lettuce shreds) with sunflower seeds - I was told that there now would be an additional charge of 50 cents for the seeds. When the salad was delivered I asked for an additional dressing and was told that this would be an additional charge of 50 cents for the large or 30 cents for the small. So...they serve a really nice, large salad for a fair price with a small cup of dressing that barely covers 1/3 of the bowl and if you want to enjoy dressing on your salad you have to pay more. Why not just raise the price of the salad $1 and cover these minor items? So many things have become an additional charge you feel you are being nickle and dimed. The food and service is always good its just the pricing and menu changes that are disheartening. read more

Why did Rockne's change their house dressing?! It was my favorite but since they've changed it, it's not really all that great. Every once in a while I'll get a craving for a good Rockne's salad, but I end up being disappointed because their house dressing just isn't very good anymore. Luckily there are other tasty foods to get, but this change will likely have me visiting less frequently. read more

Server was great....Chicken chipotle bowl....awful. no taste not worth the 8.99. Should take off the menu. They must take the fajita and throw it over bland rice....YUCK read more

Well the service was good. Neil did a great job. We ordered potato skins and they were good. My husband ordered the pasta and chicken was good. I ordered the baked cod which came half cooked. They took it back cooked it. Over all it was an ok place nothing special. read more

Visited Rocknes for dinner, and I was very pleased with the food and service. After my visit, I had an issue with my bank and spoke with the manager who sent my issue another two levels up the chain of command. Rocknes management acted swiftly and decisively to make sure that we found a solution. They were a pleasure to work with and actually went above and beyond to do much more for me than I expected. This level of professionalism and care for their customers has made me a life-time fan of Rocknes restaurants. 5 stars! read more

Rocknes's rarely disappoints. A casual, reasonably priced eatery. The menu is fairly expansive, the food always good, and the service is rarely underpar even when they are slammed. Lunch and dinner only. I had a very nice fruit plate, my companion had a cheeseburger and at my urging, fries. Their fries almost merit a review of their own! Always hand-cut, fresh properly cooked in peanut oil, they are rarely included with your entree, but pony up or miss the best part of the meal. My service benchmark is my iced tea glass. When I'm thirsty as I was at this occasion, I want tea in it, not air. Our waitress must have filled my glass a half dozen times cheerfully and in a very timely manner. That will alway put you in 20% or better range waitstaff out there so pay attention! Many restaurants brag about their 1/3 lb. burgers these guys offer a ONE POUNDER..for less than ten bucks!! If in doubt order it split it with your companion with a single order of fries and if so inclined flesh it out with salad or their homemade soups. Chicken dumpling and black bean are my favorites. Rock on Rocknes! read more

What a disappointment! I go to Rockne's frequently. I love their "Big Salads". However today was a shock, I ordered the same salad I always get, it comes in a large bowl with a pita cut into 4 pieces. When the salad was delivered to my table it was on a plate and it was no more than 1/2 the size of what I normally get. It also only had 2 pieces of pita. When I asked the waitress about what I assumed was a mistake. I was told "we changed our menu, that is what you get." I said I was 1/2 the size of the normal salad, she shrugged her shoulders and walked away. The salad still cost almost $9, what a complete ripoff! To make matters worse my wife got a soup & salad ($2 less than my salad) her salad was the same size if not larger than mine. The interesting thing is the menu still shows a large salad in a big bowl! If you were a fan of the "Big Salads", beware next time you order. To top it all off the service was fairly poor. read more

Never had a bad experience. Always pleasant servers and the food has always been delicious! The menu has a lot of variety. It is hard to make a decision at times because of the great choices. Highly recommend. :-) read more

Great food, nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. This is one of the cleanest restaurants I've ever eaten at. I alway enjoy my meal here and I eat here often! read more

DO NOT GIVE THIS PLACE YOUR MONEY. The food is disgusting and clearly pre-cooked/microwaved to order. The 'waitress' we had 'Taren' was the WORST waitress I have ever experienced. Would ignore us or disappear into what was presumably the 'kitchen' area for 15 minutes at a time. Time to look for a new job honey. read more