Their gyro sandwich is top notch! Fries are really good as well! Their Philly steak sandwich is also something I order when I'm not in the mood for a gyro. Said, the owner is very friendly and he takes pride in the quality of his food and service. read more

I won't be back to this restaurant. The staff back in the kitchen doesn't use gloves. I saw them grabbing pickles out of the bin with bare hands. Stroking hair with bare hands then picking up food and preparing plates. The environment is family friendly but I'm gonna need more precautions with food handling as cross contamination can occur They also don't wear hair nets. We ordered the cheeseburger and fries. It looked good. I did see one girl with gloves but she didn't change them and touched multiple things. I didn't see a single person wash their hands either and they were walking in and out of the kitchen. Two stars for friendly service. read more

The Rock Restaurant - 6 Oz Cheeseburger Large Fries - The image shows a cheeseburger with a sesame seed bun, placed on a piece of paper on a wooden table. Next to it, there is a serving of French fries in a paper container. The fries are golden and crispy. Part of a person's arm and blue sleeve are visible in the background, indicating a casual dining setting. - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Nestled in the heart of Uptown Normal at 203 West North Street, The Rock Restaurant delivers a vibrant mix of Mediterranean flair and American comfort with a side of hometown charm. The exposed brick walls and bustling energy create a cozy, eclectic vibe perfect for casual dining, while brothers Said and Charbel Salida's hands-on presence adds a warm, family-run touch to the experience. The Feast * Super Gyro with Jalapeño & Fries: A standout star, featuring tender lamb-beef blend shaved fresh from the rotisserie, wrapped in pillowy pita with crisp veggies and a kick of jalapeño. Paired with golden, perfectly salted fries, it's a crave-worthy classic. * Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: A hearty crunch of breaded chicken drenched in tangy buffalo sauce, balanced by cool ranch and fresh lettuce. Messy in the best way. * Corn Nuggets & Mac and Cheese Bites: The corn nuggets-sweet, crispy, and addictive-contrast with the gooey, fried macaroni pockets. Ideal for sharing (or not). * Desserts: The tiramisu surprised with its bold coffee punch and creamy layers, while the baklava offered flaky, honey-drenched layers-though the portion felt modest for the price. * The Verdict The Rock masters comfort. food with Mediterranean soul, though some dishes shine brighter than others. Service is speedy and friendly, and the Salida brothers' pride in their craft is palpable. Don't miss the gyro combo or the people-watching from their Uptown patio. A solid choice for a satisfying, no-fuss meal with just enough flair to keep you coming back. read more

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Good food. Decent price. No issues with employees. Tiramisu has good coffee flavor and moist. read more

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Glad to see this place is still around. Remember when it first open when i attended ISU. Awesome staff and owner

I really enjoy this place. We come here a lot when we're in Bloomington visiting our daughter. Absolutely love the Gyro and Fries and my wife loves the Rock Salad. Service is always great and the location is very convenient. read more

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Tasty, quick and friendly. Restaurant was clean and loved they have a soda fountain with sparkling water!

We got delivery while in the area, and the food was quite good and arrived quickly. Gyro was definitely up to expectations and my wife liked the falafel sandwich which was huge - she wished she had actually saved half for later. Babaganoush was not the best I've ever had but still pretty good and served with plenty of warm and tasty pita slices. I'd definitely visit or order from here again, it's a nice option if you're in Normal. read more

This restaurant is terrific. I am spending the weekend at the Marriott and spent much time on Yelp trying to find a restaurant for Saturday's dinner. Looks like I came here about 5 years ago so I was looking to try a new to me restaurant. Take a look at their Health Score on their recent inspection. They scored 100% with no violations. If you think that most restaurants would score a 100% you would be very, very wrong. I always check the restaurant's Health Score and have found that even 'good' restaurants usually have at least 4 violations. Reasons I chose The Rock Restaurant and not a new to me restaurant: 1. The 100% Health inspection score. 2. In the mood for a hamburger and they offer 2 sizes. 3. Lots of reviewers mentioned that their french fries are delicious. 4. Proximity to the Marriott. The 8 ounce burger was delicious. The sesame bun was very fresh. As other reviewers noted the french fries were fantastic. I wish we were staying longer so we could go back and try some of the other menu items. read more

Amazing food and wonderful service! The Philly Cheesesteak is to die for! We'd be here weekly if it wasn't so far from our house clear across town. read more

Excellent atmosphere really good food and very clean. Staff is very helpful for people who have never been in before. Got a gyro to go, and the meat was rather fatty read more

Gyro meat was meh and the potions are miniscule. The fried food was gross tasted like it was fried in bad fishy oil.

Great food and great service! Very affordable. Gluten free and vegan options available.

Not sure what happened to this place. I paid 10.99 for a single gyro. It was tiny. Understand raising prices but when simultaneously shrinking product/portion? Absolutely not cool. It was the equivalent snack, not a main course. Previously one of their gyros cut in half was 2 meals. 10.99 gyro just purchased? An appetizer. They lost this customer. read more

Awesome food at a great price. Have never had a bad meal here. Great gyros and fries are amaz

Always delicious food with friendliest staff. I love the gyros, my kids devour the gyro meat and fries. Always a pleasant visit.

I was very impressed with The Rock. Great food, staff, and atmosphere. I would highly recommend.

I wanted something simple, so I ordered a chicken gyro and a baklava. I also ordered a water and got charged for a fountain drink. The gyro was just elementary - basic grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion. There was ranch on the side. The baklava was one tiny bite for $1.49. For 3 stars, I needed to see a correct no-charge for water. For 4 stars, a larger bite of baklava and the addition of something special to the gyro - sauce, ingredient, etc. read more

The Rock Restaurant - Elementary chicken gyro and baklava - A meal featuring a chicken gyro with grilled chicken strips inside pita bread, accompanied by a portion of fries, a small container of white sauce, and a wrapped item in aluminum foil. The food is presented in a basket lined with paper, likely from a Mediterranean or American restaurant. - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Service was fast and ample space to sit inside or outside. Hard to revisit a Mediterranean place that can't do falafel right. I will rate it 1/10 only because it was given to me. I took a bite and could not do the next one. The other two dishes were good. Chicken wrap I believe. read more

Food is superb. Service is great ownership is customer friendly and atmosphere is eclectic.

This was a great place to come with the kids after a cheer completion for a quick and easy meal! Food was fresh, hot and came out quick. Staff was super friendly! Would definitely recommend. We got a chicken gyro, falafel sandwich, Philly cheesesteak, cheeseburger, kid chicken strips, kids chicken nuggets, kids pita grilled cheese and some apps. Onion rings, fries and cheese sticks were good. All plates were eaten clean! I consider that a good sign! read more

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Excellent, authentic tasting food. Serice is always great too. Nice place to meet friends.

As usual food was wonderful! Ordered pickup for 7 and everything was great. We've loved The Rock all the way back to when they were at their old Normal location. It's our first "go to" place for good food fast. read more

Always a great spot, the food is excellent but the service really sets it apart! Very friendly and care about the customers.

Here's a great restaurant in the college area of Normal, IL. It's busy but things move along fast. We stopped here because they have outside tables that are pet friendly and we were traveling with our dog. I had the chicken gyros - came with lettuce, onions and tomatoes with a side of tzatziki sauce. One word - nice! My SO had the garlic chicken and she said it was great. Just to make it interesting, we also ordered hummus and pitas and grape leaves (dolmades) which was all top notch. We loved it all! read more

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Was staying at the Marriott a block away and they aren't serving lunch. So I checked Yelp and the Rock Restaurant showed up with good reviews. You Yelpers were right. Great sandwiches with sit down and takeout. My wife had the chicken on pita bread and I like Greek food so had the grape leaves with pita bread. Both were filling and delicious. Our other friends had a variety of burgers and fries. A good find. read more

I won't go back. I got the falafel salad. The falafels were dry, not salty enough, and had a strong licorice flavor, which I don't like. The salad was full of too many onions and not enough feta. The tahini dressing was very bland and not salty enough. read more

A wonderful mean and a great atmosphere. The staff was nice and very detailed to ensure you were satisfied with your meal. read more

The Rock Restaurant - Garlic Chicken - A gyro sandwich featuring sliced grilled meat, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce, wrapped in pita bread with foil wrapping on top. The sandwich is accompanied by a portion of French fries, all placed on a paper-lined tray on a wooden table. The background includes crumpled napkins and part of a restaurant setting. - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Delicious food all the time and located in uptown normal which is super cute! Service is friendly.

Things are labeled as gluten free, but they are not. Falafel is fried in the same oil as gluten containing items, so not celiac safe. Person at the counter was reassuring me it was gluten free until I said I have Celiac, then he said, "oh, let me check". couldn't answer any questions about seasonings or dressings, so didn't feel safe eating anything. read more

If I could leave a 0 star review I would. This is an establishment I would avoid at all costs unless you like mediocre food and to be personally treated like garbage. The owner is pompous, arrogant and demeaning to his customers and this is no way to run a business. I don't see how he can keep his doors open treating customers the way he does. read more

I am obsessed with the lady fingers from the rock! They are a delicious sweet treat. I usually get a gyro or a chicken gyro , both are equally delicious. Their fries are also very good as well. They also have Mac n cheese bites that are very yummy! read more

Amazing! Super tasty gyros and gyros Burger that filled us both up well for the prices, solid menu options will have to get back and try more. Great to see indoor open and outdoor seating available, nicely designed atmosphere and easy to feel good spending quality time here. read more

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This place is always my go-to in Uptown! Amazing food, great service, and a place I always bring my friends to. Love the seating and the owner is very nice. If you ever decide to eat here, make sure to try the grilled chicken. The rock is the perfect place to eat at! read more

This place is super overrated! I was told my a couple friends that this place was great. I got the chicken gyros meal and grape leaves. The "gyros" was just pieces of chicken without seasoning in a pita. Super disappointing since I've had great chicken gyros from other places. The grape leaves we're pretty good which is why I gave this place 2 stars and not 1. I wouldn't recommend going here at all, the prices are very high and the quality very low. read more

Always good service. The gyros are my go to at the Rock. They never disappoint. I don't go there enough.

The staff member who took our order had no eye contact, didn't know the menu and was kind of rude. Also, be aware that they charge a 3% "courtesy fee" if you use a charge card. I have not encountered a restaurant that does this in a long time. Finally, when you pay your bill (before you get your food) you are asked to tip the standard amounts 15%, 18%, 20% etc. Be aware that those percentages include the tax you paid, plus the 3% upcharge for using a charge card. Tips should be figured on the cost of your meal only, pre-tax. This is not a good practice in the restaurant world. Food is good, but my gyro had cold French fries mixed in the gyro, even though I didn't order fries. I was imagining the kitchen staff throwing fries into my basket, then fishing them out when they realized I had not ordered them. Ew. read more

Went here for lunch with Jr based on past reviews from other Yelpers. Both Jr and I ordered the regular Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and we split an order of Onion Rings. OUTSTANDING sandwich. Well made! Onions were how we like them....crunchy! Great job! I only wish we had room for some of the desserts. I plan on visiting here again! read more

The Rock Restaurant - Regular Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and onion rings - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

I will have to say that the food has improved, as far as the presentation. The taste was never an issue for me. What I am really giving the 5 Stars for is the attitude of the owner, or who I think is the owner. IT IS AWESOME! Both times I went in to pick up the food he has gone out of his way to stop what he was doing (helping cook in the kitchen), greet me, make sure my order was correct and thank me for ordering from his business. That is true customer service. He is aware of who really keeps the business running, the customers. Because of this I will continue to frequent The Rock and send others their way as well. read more

I feel like The Rock doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. The food is always delicious and the variety is awesome. The garlic chicken sandwich is incredible (but prepare to have garlic breath all day!) and they have some of my favorite fries in town. The location is super nice and the customer service is always wonderful. read more