I have to start this review by saying that I really, really wanted to like Rocky's. I had heard about it for years. My daughter and I had the choice between a local supper club with a beautiful location on the river, and Rocky's. We chose Rocky's because we'd already eaten at the other club, and I've heard about Rocky's bleu fish and curds and wanted to try something new. When we walked in, we were not greeted by anyone. The bartender ignored us, even though he had made eye contact and could easily have smiled and said, "The dining room is this way" with a wave of his hand. No such luck. We wandered through the bar area, found the small dining room and were seated by a friendly young guy who was a little scruffy looking but gave us a table overlooking the beautiful...main street and cars. (Location is not Rocky's strong suit.) Our waiter came over with a scowl and 2 menus, took our drink order while glancing over his shoulder at his other tables (he had 2 others, both of which had 4 people who had already ordered), did not ask if we'd like appetizers and left. When he brought our drinks back, I asked for cheese curds. Our waiter looked irritated that we'd ordered an app, but wrote it down and left. We went through the salad bar, which was very small and had no healthy choices other than plain vegetables. It was disappointing - everything was coated in thick mayo or oil, or blanketed in cheese. After we finished our salad bar selections, our cheese curds came. They were good, nothing special. I have had curds equal to or better at Nutbush or Drugan's. Shortly after, our entrees arrived, along with the Unsmiling Waiter. My Bleu Fish was not what I expected - instead of being broiled fish topped with bleu cheese, it was more of a poached fish swimming in a bleu cheese sauce. I had to wipe off much of the cheese sauce in order to eat it as it was so rich. More of a casserole, really. I had it with fries, and it was the smallest portion of fries I've ever received at a restaurant, about the size of a McDonald's kids meal portion. My daughter had the rib special. The ribs were very tender, but the sauce tasted like tomato soup, not BBQ sauce. She also had a Bloody Mary, her favorite drink. She keeps tabs on where to find the best Bloody Mary, and she said that this one was possibly the worst Bloody she's ever had. It had no spices and had an off flavor. The waiter returned after we were finished eating and asked us how everything was, which is very poor timing. All in all, I would really like to try Rocky's again, but I would like these changes made: 1. Make the customer feel welcome! Greet them when they walk in and SMILE! 2. Please offer things on the menu. For those of us who have never eaten there, we like the suggestions that staff make. 3. Don't make us feel as if we are in the way. After all, without us, you wouldn't have a business. 4. Check on your tables a few bites in to their meal, not when they are pushing their plates away and are finished. 5. Make us want to return. As for this woman, after spending neartly $40, I don't wish to repeat the experience at Rocky's again. Also, if you expect a tip, it's a good habit to earn it way before you lay the bill on the table. That means be polite to your customers and pay attention to them BEFORE you give them your bill. I am a very generous tipper, usually 25%. And I did tip about 20% on this night, although it was against my better judgment, but I knew that this young waiter was probably a college kid who needed the money. Next time, I just hope he earns it. read more
