Johnny Rockets serves burgers which are generally high in sodium and fat. Ensure that you pick the burgers which are light and doesn't contain too much sodium. Try ordering salads if you're concerned about your sugar intake and looking for healthy choices.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for Diabetics:
Johnny Rockets is a fine dining place for burgers, but you must be selective if you're a diabetic. Skip all kinds of dressing when you order a burger at Johnny Rockets as it will only spike the sodium content on your meal. Salads are often considered diabetic-friendly but not the ones at Johnny Rockets. Avoid Crispy Chicken Club Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as they are too high in sodium and fat.
Make sure you opt for water instead of the drinks available on the Johnny Rockets menu. Besides Diet Coke and Coffee, most of the drinks served at Johnny Rockets are high in sugar. Skip the shakes at Johnny Rockets to avoid high sugar intake. Breakfast is always preferred heavy for diabetics but most of the breakfast items on the Johnny Rockets menu are high in sodium and must be avoided.
Fast-food restaurants are your last resort if you are suffering from high BP. Most fast food restaurants including Johnny Rockets offer foods rich in sodium. High sodium intake can be even lethal for people concerned with high blood pressure. However, you can always try the salads or choose food without any extra dressing or side dishes to limit your sodium intake.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Blood Pressure
It is extremely important to avoid any kind of burgers with extra dressing at Johnny Rockets. You must also skip any kind of breakfast items except Pancakes at Johnny Rockets. Also, avoid Breakfast Belt Sandwich and Rocket Breakfast Burger at Johnny Rockets as both these items are too high in sodium. Also, avoid Crispy Chicken Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as well as any kind of dressing on other low-sodium salads available at Johnny Rockets. Skip shakes containing Oreo on the Johnny Rockets menu as Oreo shakes served at Johnny Rockets are high in sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Burgers fall into the fast-food category and most fast-food items are high in cholesterol. If you're suffering from high cholesterol, then it is advised that you skip any meal with excessive fat and sugar.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Cholesterol
You must skip all types of dressing on your burger. Also, avoid burgers like Smoke House Burger at all costs from Johnny Rockets menu. Skip all the drinks except coffee, iced tea, and diet coke as they are completely unhealthy for people with high cholesterol. Breakfast items on Johnny Rockets are very high in cholesterol and it is strictly recommended to avoid all the breakfast items on their menu including the sandwiches.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Johnny Rockets
This is a great place to come for a quick pub/tavern meal. They have a pretty good variety of everything. I got side salad and crock of tortilla soup and it was great. The salad wasn't that impressive but it got the job done. The server did a great job on the soup and the cornbread is the best I've had in Cleveland. Not sure how long the wait time usually is but I got my food in 5 minutes of placing my order and the couple next to me got theirs pretty quick too. I'd recommend for smaller groups 5 or less because it's mainly booths.
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Steven K.
The Food is good. It Has that home cooked flavor. The prices are very cheap. Most dishes, under, ten dollaah. The booze isn't cheap. $5.75 for a single if Chivas regal and they charged me a dollar for "rocks". That's one dollar for too many ice cubes. Strange. Otherwise, it's ok.
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Rodney W.
I gotta give Rockne's a solid four stars! I haven't eaten here in years. A co-worker was talking about their burgers and fries, so I thought I'd take the family this weekend. Upon arrival, we were promptly seated, which is a bonus, especially in this area. On Fridays everyone goes out to dinner in this neighborhood and getting a quick seat is nearly impossible. Our server promptly took our drink orders and gave us time to review the menu while she shared the evenings specials with us. Looking at the drink menu, I noticed they sell craft beers. Wait! Isn't this a chain restaurant? Craft beer? All right! So I ordered a pint of Commodore Perry from Great Lakes Brewery, which they had ON TAP. The burgers looked great, but I went with an unusual selection - the chicken burrito bowl. I also ordered a cup of cheddar broccoli soup, which was the tasty! The chicken bowl was delicious and very filling. I tried the french fries and they were fresh cut, which is great. But they lacked flavor. The onion rings tasted bad...must've been the oil or something. The wife ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, which was large and she said was tasty. My daughter ordered the sampler, which had onion rings, fries, cheese sticks, deep fried mac n cheese, and chicken wings. For $10, it was a pretty good deal for the kids to share. The salads looked amazing. They were huge, but I didn't order one. I left stuffed like a pig. Meal for four plus tip was $50. We'll be back. The server was awesome!
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Jon S.
Terrible food. General Tso's chicken stir fry was horrible! Just tasted like teriyaki sauce from a bottle! Veggies in it were from a stir fry bag I could've bought from giant eagle! $10 for this, really???? My daughter had the wings n fries for $10? Tiny wings included! Now I know why I avoid the chain restaurants! I tried them about 10 years ago, and nothing has changed! Don't go here! A major rip off!
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Nicole M.
Very good!! Ample vegetarian options good drinks great desserts. Can get crowded and loud but its a very good all American joint.
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John D.
The food on the whole was just ok. Portions were ridiculously large. Had the mini Max and was not really impressed. Fries were meh. Wifey did like the taco salad that she ordered. Decor is sports bar-ish. The chain began near a college campus so that explains the look. Overall this place would get 2 stars from me, but two people made the difference: Hannah and Leconde. Hannah was simply amazing as a hostess, even taking the time to entertain the kids and let the youngest actually reserve our table by showing him how. And I can not ever heap enough praise upon Leconde! He was phenomenal! Seriously, this is what customer service should be. Those two get 5 stars from me.
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Scotty D.
A good place to go for the heck of it when you cant make a decision where to eat. The food is decent, and the prices are reasonable. They also hook you up with fries, so if you like fries then you will be in heaven.
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Erin L.
We used to come here all the time. My husband loves the Max the Knife burger. We have noticed the past few times that the menu has changed a few times and the quality of the food just isn't as good as it used to be. I ordered a chicken salad this past visit and the chicken was not good at all. It seemed like it had been pre-cooked then tossed on the grill when ordered. The edges were chewy and overcooked. I don't know what has changed but I miss the old Rocknes.
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Angie S.
Went to this Rocknes first time today with group of co workers for lunch. Ordered a chicken salad. Ended up with a very bad upset stomach by end of work day and upset the rest of night. Will not be going back.
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kris p.
I just have to say this was a bad experience tonight. There was a group of vulgar loud teens making everyone miserable. Finally some poor patron had enough and yelled at them to shut up, and they began to get even more vulgar and threatening. Only then did the manager approach the group and tell them to behave properly. That manager should have been on that much much sooner and it shouldnt have required a patron becoming so upset to finally spur her to action. Even their server could have intervened on behalf of her other guests. Pitiful service and awful management on Valentines day 2014 at about 9pm.
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Bob L.
Hi, welcome to Rockne's, how about some Pizza Shooters, Shrimp Poppers, or Extreme Fajitas? Hell no. That's kinda what I expected when we walked into this place. I couldn't tell you the last time I visited a Rockne's. Actually, before this visit I'm not sure I ever set foot in one. Having lived out of the state for the last 5 years my memory's a tad shoddy. Anyway, back to my story. The wife and I were on the roam for some grub. It was Thursday, we were lazy and Rockne's was just down the road. Why not? How bad can they be? With low expectations we walked in, the place was basically empty. Short meet and greet and the walk to the table was underway. A right, another right, and left. We were seated in one of the raised levels toward the back by one of the wait stations and near the fireplace. Yeah, a fireplace. I'm just as surprised as you. The atmosphere is definitely chain-esque. The palate green, red and yellow and slightly sticky. I really dug the old-time photos on the walls - my favorite was a shot of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone sitting on a stoop together. Our server was quick on the uptake, sort of friendly and even-keeled in a comforting Cleveland kind of way. Her young face scarred prematurely by the age lines of the service industry she painfully forced a smile. How about a beer? I see they've got Great Lakes on tap. I'll take a Dortmunder. Sure thing. Five minute wait followed by, "I'm sorry sir (ouch, sir. Make me feel even older, why dontcha) we are out of Dortmunder." Fine, I'll go with the Eliot Ness. A fine amber ale if there ever was one. The menu at Rockne's reads like a who's who of artery clogging, mega portioned, Honey Boo Boo Americana. No, I wasn't staring at the rather rotund woman at the other table, her face buried in her pile of fries. Giant salads, dozens of sandwiches, bacon cheddar fries, mushroom and brie bisque, a monstrosity of a Big Mac-inspired burger called Max the Knife that features a pound of beef in four patties, cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions and Rockne's own special sauce - held together with a giant knife buried hilt deep in he center. It's disturbing in its excess yet somehow delightful. On with the show. White Chicken Chili - This was a perfect dish for a cold January evening. Thick chili packed with beans and cheese and a nice level of heat. It came served with a side of tri-colored tortilla chips and a small cornbread cake. Garden Salad - The wife opted for this along with her chili. A nice-sized portion of iceberg lettuce, chopped tomatoes, a halved hardboiled egg, a couple olives, julienned carrots, shredded cheddar and plenty of buttery, crispy giant croutons. The honey mustard dressing, served in two small cups, was some of the thickest I've ever seen. A healthy salad? Sort of. Not a bad salad. Everything appeared and tasted fresh. Spicy Bacon Cheddar Fried Chicken Sandwich - I went all in. This sandwich was massive. Two full-sized fried chicken breasts served on a buttery kaiser roll topped with mayo, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and several crispy strips of bacon. The famous Rockne's knife plunged deep down the center. The chicken was crispy, juicy and tender and just the right amount of spicy. Where the hell did this beauty come from? Mini Desserts - More places should do this. A selection of "just enough" sized desserts. Served in small cocktail glasses we went with the a chocolate cookie crunch and red velvet. I thought the cookie mousse was tasty and smooth and the red velvet was decent (I didn't get the grapes that came with it though). Mostly whipped cream but a nice finish. As I said before we started this whole thing, my expectations were low. I didn't think it would be much better than Applebe's or Fridays. It was. Sure, Rockne's is doing their part to contribute to the obesity epidemic. Sure, it's a chain with plenty of kitsch and stereotypes. But I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The food was tasty, the service fast and friendly, and the restaurant pretty clean. Maybe it was my lowered expectations, maybe it was the growling stomach to which I must answer. Whatever, it was just pretty damn good.
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Jim A.
Salads to go, way too small & super thick dressing! Go to the Rockne's in Fairlawn or Cuyahoga Falls if you want nice portions.
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Kelly R.
I've been going to Rockne's for years. Great alternative to Friday's/Applebees which I'm not a fan of. I've never had a bad meal there. My husband and I were on the west side, attending our daughter's basketball game and used that as an opportunity to stop at Rockne's. Waitstaff is always friendly, food is always hot and fresh. This visit we ordered a burger (me) and the fish sub (hubby) and of course those handcut fries! I've had just about everything on the menu at some point, appetizers, sandwiches, soup, salad, pasta, entrees and this visit did not disappoint. The price is right, $22.00 for meals and beverages. I'll be back....again and again.
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Marissa K.
Met a friend here for dinner. Again the food was okay. Its nothing to complain about, but also nothing to rave about either.
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Joel B.
First time I visited, in town for work, enjoyed the crock of French Onion Soup as well as I believe it was called the "Terminator" or something like that, a Cheesesteak. Both were really good, really good. A nice surprise in a place set up like an Applebee's or any of other similarly styled places. Pretty empty mid-day but I really enjoyed it. The Terminator was one of the better Cheese Steaks I've had in a while, and I eat around quite a bit.
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Jason M.
Not much of a chain guy but friendly service, good food. Had the crock of black bean and side salad which they were happy to sub spinach. Always forget about this place but will be back.
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Alan C.
I know its a chain, but it's a great alternative to the mainstream places. My Mini-Max was bigger than a Big Mac and very fresh. Makes me think this is what an original Big Mac was suppose to taste like. Also, I got way more fries than anyone should be able to eat in one sitting.
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Will S.
When I had the chance to go out to eat as a kid, I went to too many of these types of places: sit-down restaurants that have hamburgers, sub sandwiches, with one or two dishes that feature Italian, Mexican, and 'oriental' cuisine], casual dress, often located in suburban shopping developments, have sports on TVs in the background. I'll admit my bias, I'm not really a fan of these type of places and Rockne's, sort of blend together with appleland [applebees], Fridays, Red Robin, fuddruckers, Champs, bennigan's, max and ermas, etc, etc. So, for what Rockne's offers, it does all right. The chicken and dumplings soup was the same [Campbell's] that mom used to buy from market day. On my most recent visit, I had a gyro that tasted fine. FYI: The Rockne's Sauce (not sure what it's called) on the burgers is the sort of thousand-island based sauce similar to McDonald's. Priced reasonable, menu items under $15. If you're looking for a typical, Americana restaurant, Rockne's does a good job at it without being a chain. However, if you have any sense of adventure for food, you'll probably want to head elsewhere.
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Karl K.
Not bad. Not great, but not bad. --- Came here as an early afternoon lunch option. 1. "cherry coke" - here, it's Coke with grenadine. A bit too sweet / medicinal 2. Pita bread with house Italian: it's this place's specialty, and did not disappoint. Who knew the two would be a good pairing as a starter? 3. Reuben: average. The coleslaw in a tortilla shell was a creative touch, though unnecessary. 4. Veggie quesadilla with a side of refried beans: ditto. Here too, they unnecessarily served salsa and sour cream in tortilla shells. 5. Burger: also average 6. Mushroom bisque with Brie: suspicious for undertones of Campbell's mushroom soup Not a bad place. No idea why, but it reminds me a bit like Houlihan's.
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Mary B.
I have been here many times, when heading to bingo. It's clean. Always and fast great service. Server friendly. However this visit totally different. Weot sat right away. Then we sat and sat and sat good 10 minutes went by. No server. My friend started searching for a server. 12 minutes her she comes. I can never finish my pop so I ask for it in a to go cup. She rolled her eyes, and got an atitude. After she brings the drinks, asked if we were ready to order..Duh..yeah..hello we been here 15 minutes waiting... We give her our order..30 minutes later we get it. Now mind you I ordered Mini-max and fries. My friend ordered bake potato and veggie. They had maybe 3 other tables. Also when she brought the order it was pretty much throw it on the table. My friend was so upset at this point ,she asked the server to bring the bill and run the card ,now. Server rolled her eyes. She brings the slips back to be signed she throws it on the table and runs. Excuse , me I said and she kept going. So, that was it..I stopped the manager and let her know how we were treated. Next thing I know the server is in out face yelling at us. The manager came over to get her away from us. However manager and other servers were VERY SWEET...and a bit in shock.. And we still left a tip. So, will we go back , huh got think about that.
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Terri K.
Service here is always excellent. They do a great jon hiring their servers. Food is good except their chicken fingers and they do not melt the cheese on their french onion soup which is a no, no for me. Its a nice family restaurant. Excellent menu choices. I will surely be back!
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Amy T.
I went to grad school in Kent, where I first discovered Rockne's. I remember loving Rockne's for some reason, probably because they have fresh cut fries and Dr. Pepper, my two greatest loves in the food kingdom. However, I also remember really liking their salads. I have been to the Rockne's in Brooklyn a couple of times now and haven't been impressed. I got the Greek salad yesterday and found the lettuce very disappointing. It was just ice berg and it didn't taste fresh. I wouldn't let that stop you from going though; if you have to meet up with some folks who like going to places like Applebee's or Damon's or some crap like that, you can go to Rockne's and feel a lot better about yourself. It is local and has a bit more creativity going on in the menu than those national chain places that some people might drag you to.
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Matt M.
Went to the new location across from the mall. The menu was a mess and looked like a kid designed it. The food and service were both mediocre at best. The spinache artichocke dip was a huge dissapointment. It came out barely room temperature and tasted like it came out of a can from the local grocery store. Also for only being open a short time the floor was incredibly greasy.
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Darren S.
Terminator sub was great as always!!! Service was good too!
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Josh S.
Great service, food was good for the most part. Even if some of them where not cooked all the way I liked the fact that the French fries where real potatoes, and you got a ton of them. I was not impressed with my burger. I expected a real burger, not a pre frozen quick griller. All together it was ok.
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Jillian N.
Rockne's isn't anything too incredibly special, but I feel like getting steak fajitas can be either hit or miss at chain restaurants, and at Rockne's it was definitely a HIT. I've only been to the Brooklyn Rockne's once, and I have no complaints.
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Mary B.
I have been here many times, when heading to bingo. It's clean. Always and fast great service. Server friendly. However this visit totally different. Weot sat right away. Then we sat and sat and sat good 10 minutes went by. No server. My friend started searching for a server. 12 minutes her she comes. I can never finish my pop so I ask for it in a to go cup. She rolled her eyes, and got an atitude. After she brings the drinks, asked if we were ready to order..Duh..yeah..hello we been here 15 minutes waiting... We give her our order..30 minutes later we get it. Now mind you I ordered Mini-max and fries. My friend ordered bake potato and veggie. They had maybe 3 other tables. Also when she brought the order it was pretty much throw it on the table. My friend was so upset at this point ,she asked the server to bring the bill and run the card ,now. Server rolled her eyes. She brings the slips back to be signed she throws it on the table and runs. Excuse , me I said and she kept going. So, that was it..I stopped the manager and let her know how we were treated. Next thing I know the server is in out face yelling at us. The manager came over to get her away from us. However manager and other servers were VERY SWEET...and a bit in shock.. And we still left a tip. So, will we go back , huh got think about that.
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Amy T.
I went to grad school in Kent, where I first discovered Rockne's. I remember loving Rockne's for some reason, probably because they have fresh cut fries and Dr. Pepper, my two greatest loves in the food kingdom. However, I also remember really liking their salads. I have been to the Rockne's in Brooklyn a couple of times now and haven't been impressed. I got the Greek salad yesterday and found the lettuce very disappointing. It was just ice berg and it didn't taste fresh. I wouldn't let that stop you from going though; if you have to meet up with some folks who like going to places like Applebee's or Damon's or some crap like that, you can go to Rockne's and feel a lot better about yourself. It is local and has a bit more creativity going on in the menu than those national chain places that some people might drag you to.
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Matt M.
Went to the new location across from the mall. The menu was a mess and looked like a kid designed it. The food and service were both mediocre at best. The spinache artichocke dip was a huge dissapointment. It came out barely room temperature and tasted like it came out of a can from the local grocery store. Also for only being open a short time the floor was incredibly greasy.
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Darren S.
Terminator sub was great as always!!! Service was good too!
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Josh S.
Great service, food was good for the most part. Even if some of them where not cooked all the way I liked the fact that the French fries where real potatoes, and you got a ton of them. I was not impressed with my burger. I expected a real burger, not a pre frozen quick griller. All together it was ok.
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Jillian N.
Rockne's isn't anything too incredibly special, but I feel like getting steak fajitas can be either hit or miss at chain restaurants, and at Rockne's it was definitely a HIT. I've only been to the Brooklyn Rockne's once, and I have no complaints.
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John D.
The food on the whole was just ok. Portions were ridiculously large. Had the mini Max and was not really impressed. Fries were meh. Wifey did like the taco salad that she ordered. Decor is sports bar-ish. The chain began near a college campus so that explains the look. Overall this place would get 2 stars from me, but two people made the difference: Hannah and Leconde. Hannah was simply amazing as a hostess, even taking the time to entertain the kids and let the youngest actually reserve our table by showing him how. And I can not ever heap enough praise upon Leconde! He was phenomenal! Seriously, this is what customer service should be. Those two get 5 stars from me.
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Renee D.
This is a great place to come for a quick pub/tavern meal. They have a pretty good variety of everything. I got side salad and crock of tortilla soup and it was great. The salad wasn't that impressive but it got the job done. The server did a great job on the soup and the cornbread is the best I've had in Cleveland. Not sure how long the wait time usually is but I got my food in 5 minutes of placing my order and the couple next to me got theirs pretty quick too. I'd recommend for smaller groups 5 or less because it's mainly booths.
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Steven K.
The Food is good. It Has that home cooked flavor. The prices are very cheap. Most dishes, under, ten dollaah. The booze isn't cheap. $5.75 for a single if Chivas regal and they charged me a dollar for "rocks". That's one dollar for too many ice cubes. Strange. Otherwise, it's ok.
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Rodney W.
I gotta give Rockne's a solid four stars! I haven't eaten here in years. A co-worker was talking about their burgers and fries, so I thought I'd take the family this weekend. Upon arrival, we were promptly seated, which is a bonus, especially in this area. On Fridays everyone goes out to dinner in this neighborhood and getting a quick seat is nearly impossible. Our server promptly took our drink orders and gave us time to review the menu while she shared the evenings specials with us. Looking at the drink menu, I noticed they sell craft beers. Wait! Isn't this a chain restaurant? Craft beer? All right! So I ordered a pint of Commodore Perry from Great Lakes Brewery, which they had ON TAP. The burgers looked great, but I went with an unusual selection - the chicken burrito bowl. I also ordered a cup of cheddar broccoli soup, which was the tasty! The chicken bowl was delicious and very filling. I tried the french fries and they were fresh cut, which is great. But they lacked flavor. The onion rings tasted bad...must've been the oil or something. The wife ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, which was large and she said was tasty. My daughter ordered the sampler, which had onion rings, fries, cheese sticks, deep fried mac n cheese, and chicken wings. For $10, it was a pretty good deal for the kids to share. The salads looked amazing. They were huge, but I didn't order one. I left stuffed like a pig. Meal for four plus tip was $50. We'll be back. The server was awesome!
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Jon S.
Terrible food. General Tso's chicken stir fry was horrible! Just tasted like teriyaki sauce from a bottle! Veggies in it were from a stir fry bag I could've bought from giant eagle! $10 for this, really???? My daughter had the wings n fries for $10? Tiny wings included! Now I know why I avoid the chain restaurants! I tried them about 10 years ago, and nothing has changed! Don't go here! A major rip off!
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Nicole M.
Very good!! Ample vegetarian options good drinks great desserts. Can get crowded and loud but its a very good all American joint.
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Scotty D.
A good place to go for the heck of it when you cant make a decision where to eat. The food is decent, and the prices are reasonable. They also hook you up with fries, so if you like fries then you will be in heaven.
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Erin L.
We used to come here all the time. My husband loves the Max the Knife burger. We have noticed the past few times that the menu has changed a few times and the quality of the food just isn't as good as it used to be. I ordered a chicken salad this past visit and the chicken was not good at all. It seemed like it had been pre-cooked then tossed on the grill when ordered. The edges were chewy and overcooked. I don't know what has changed but I miss the old Rocknes.
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Angie S.
Went to this Rocknes first time today with group of co workers for lunch. Ordered a chicken salad. Ended up with a very bad upset stomach by end of work day and upset the rest of night. Will not be going back.
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kris p.
I just have to say this was a bad experience tonight. There was a group of vulgar loud teens making everyone miserable. Finally some poor patron had enough and yelled at them to shut up, and they began to get even more vulgar and threatening. Only then did the manager approach the group and tell them to behave properly. That manager should have been on that much much sooner and it shouldnt have required a patron becoming so upset to finally spur her to action. Even their server could have intervened on behalf of her other guests. Pitiful service and awful management on Valentines day 2014 at about 9pm.
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Bob L.
Hi, welcome to Rockne's, how about some Pizza Shooters, Shrimp Poppers, or Extreme Fajitas? Hell no. That's kinda what I expected when we walked into this place. I couldn't tell you the last time I visited a Rockne's. Actually, before this visit I'm not sure I ever set foot in one. Having lived out of the state for the last 5 years my memory's a tad shoddy. Anyway, back to my story. The wife and I were on the roam for some grub. It was Thursday, we were lazy and Rockne's was just down the road. Why not? How bad can they be? With low expectations we walked in, the place was basically empty. Short meet and greet and the walk to the table was underway. A right, another right, and left. We were seated in one of the raised levels toward the back by one of the wait stations and near the fireplace. Yeah, a fireplace. I'm just as surprised as you. The atmosphere is definitely chain-esque. The palate green, red and yellow and slightly sticky. I really dug the old-time photos on the walls - my favorite was a shot of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone sitting on a stoop together. Our server was quick on the uptake, sort of friendly and even-keeled in a comforting Cleveland kind of way. Her young face scarred prematurely by the age lines of the service industry she painfully forced a smile. How about a beer? I see they've got Great Lakes on tap. I'll take a Dortmunder. Sure thing. Five minute wait followed by, "I'm sorry sir (ouch, sir. Make me feel even older, why dontcha) we are out of Dortmunder." Fine, I'll go with the Eliot Ness. A fine amber ale if there ever was one. The menu at Rockne's reads like a who's who of artery clogging, mega portioned, Honey Boo Boo Americana. No, I wasn't staring at the rather rotund woman at the other table, her face buried in her pile of fries. Giant salads, dozens of sandwiches, bacon cheddar fries, mushroom and brie bisque, a monstrosity of a Big Mac-inspired burger called Max the Knife that features a pound of beef in four patties, cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions and Rockne's own special sauce - held together with a giant knife buried hilt deep in he center. It's disturbing in its excess yet somehow delightful. On with the show. White Chicken Chili - This was a perfect dish for a cold January evening. Thick chili packed with beans and cheese and a nice level of heat. It came served with a side of tri-colored tortilla chips and a small cornbread cake. Garden Salad - The wife opted for this along with her chili. A nice-sized portion of iceberg lettuce, chopped tomatoes, a halved hardboiled egg, a couple olives, julienned carrots, shredded cheddar and plenty of buttery, crispy giant croutons. The honey mustard dressing, served in two small cups, was some of the thickest I've ever seen. A healthy salad? Sort of. Not a bad salad. Everything appeared and tasted fresh. Spicy Bacon Cheddar Fried Chicken Sandwich - I went all in. This sandwich was massive. Two full-sized fried chicken breasts served on a buttery kaiser roll topped with mayo, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and several crispy strips of bacon. The famous Rockne's knife plunged deep down the center. The chicken was crispy, juicy and tender and just the right amount of spicy. Where the hell did this beauty come from? Mini Desserts - More places should do this. A selection of "just enough" sized desserts. Served in small cocktail glasses we went with the a chocolate cookie crunch and red velvet. I thought the cookie mousse was tasty and smooth and the red velvet was decent (I didn't get the grapes that came with it though). Mostly whipped cream but a nice finish. As I said before we started this whole thing, my expectations were low. I didn't think it would be much better than Applebe's or Fridays. It was. Sure, Rockne's is doing their part to contribute to the obesity epidemic. Sure, it's a chain with plenty of kitsch and stereotypes. But I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The food was tasty, the service fast and friendly, and the restaurant pretty clean. Maybe it was my lowered expectations, maybe it was the growling stomach to which I must answer. Whatever, it was just pretty damn good.
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Jim A.
Salads to go, way too small & super thick dressing! Go to the Rockne's in Fairlawn or Cuyahoga Falls if you want nice portions.
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Kelly R.
I've been going to Rockne's for years. Great alternative to Friday's/Applebees which I'm not a fan of. I've never had a bad meal there. My husband and I were on the west side, attending our daughter's basketball game and used that as an opportunity to stop at Rockne's. Waitstaff is always friendly, food is always hot and fresh. This visit we ordered a burger (me) and the fish sub (hubby) and of course those handcut fries! I've had just about everything on the menu at some point, appetizers, sandwiches, soup, salad, pasta, entrees and this visit did not disappoint. The price is right, $22.00 for meals and beverages. I'll be back....again and again.
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Marissa K.
Met a friend here for dinner. Again the food was okay. Its nothing to complain about, but also nothing to rave about either.
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Joel B.
First time I visited, in town for work, enjoyed the crock of French Onion Soup as well as I believe it was called the "Terminator" or something like that, a Cheesesteak. Both were really good, really good. A nice surprise in a place set up like an Applebee's or any of other similarly styled places. Pretty empty mid-day but I really enjoyed it. The Terminator was one of the better Cheese Steaks I've had in a while, and I eat around quite a bit.
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Jason M.
Not much of a chain guy but friendly service, good food. Had the crock of black bean and side salad which they were happy to sub spinach. Always forget about this place but will be back.
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Alan C.
I know its a chain, but it's a great alternative to the mainstream places. My Mini-Max was bigger than a Big Mac and very fresh. Makes me think this is what an original Big Mac was suppose to taste like. Also, I got way more fries than anyone should be able to eat in one sitting.
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Will S.
When I had the chance to go out to eat as a kid, I went to too many of these types of places: sit-down restaurants that have hamburgers, sub sandwiches, with one or two dishes that feature Italian, Mexican, and 'oriental' cuisine], casual dress, often located in suburban shopping developments, have sports on TVs in the background. I'll admit my bias, I'm not really a fan of these type of places and Rockne's, sort of blend together with appleland [applebees], Fridays, Red Robin, fuddruckers, Champs, bennigan's, max and ermas, etc, etc. So, for what Rockne's offers, it does all right. The chicken and dumplings soup was the same [Campbell's] that mom used to buy from market day. On my most recent visit, I had a gyro that tasted fine. FYI: The Rockne's Sauce (not sure what it's called) on the burgers is the sort of thousand-island based sauce similar to McDonald's. Priced reasonable, menu items under $15. If you're looking for a typical, Americana restaurant, Rockne's does a good job at it without being a chain. However, if you have any sense of adventure for food, you'll probably want to head elsewhere.
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Karl K.
Not bad. Not great, but not bad. --- Came here as an early afternoon lunch option. 1. "cherry coke" - here, it's Coke with grenadine. A bit too sweet / medicinal 2. Pita bread with house Italian: it's this place's specialty, and did not disappoint. Who knew the two would be a good pairing as a starter? 3. Reuben: average. The coleslaw in a tortilla shell was a creative touch, though unnecessary. 4. Veggie quesadilla with a side of refried beans: ditto. Here too, they unnecessarily served salsa and sour cream in tortilla shells. 5. Burger: also average 6. Mushroom bisque with Brie: suspicious for undertones of Campbell's mushroom soup Not a bad place. No idea why, but it reminds me a bit like Houlihan's.
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Terri K.
Service here is always excellent. They do a great jon hiring their servers. Food is good except their chicken fingers and they do not melt the cheese on their french onion soup which is a no, no for me. Its a nice family restaurant. Excellent menu choices. I will surely be back!
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About Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a restaurant franchise headquartered in the United States. The American restaurant chain features 1950s diner-style restaurant format with individual jukebox stations, red vinyl seats, chrome accents, etc. There are around 320 Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States.
Ron Teitelbaum from Los Angeles, California founded Johnny Rockets as a recreation of the 1940s vintage themed malt shops of his childhood. The first Johnny Rockets began its operations on June 6, 1986. Johnny Rockets specializes in American burgers and sandwiches as well as offers salads, starters, and shakes to enrich your dining experience at Johnny Rockets.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Renee D.
This is a great place to come for a quick pub/tavern meal. They have a pretty good variety of everything. I got side salad and crock of tortilla soup and it was great. The salad wasn't that impressive but it got the job done. The server did a great job on the soup and the cornbread is the best I've had in Cleveland. Not sure how long the wait time usually is but I got my food in 5 minutes of placing my order and the couple next to me got theirs pretty quick too. I'd recommend for smaller groups 5 or less because it's mainly booths.
(4)Steven K.
The Food is good. It Has that home cooked flavor. The prices are very cheap. Most dishes, under, ten dollaah. The booze isn't cheap. $5.75 for a single if Chivas regal and they charged me a dollar for "rocks". That's one dollar for too many ice cubes. Strange. Otherwise, it's ok.
(4)Rodney W.
I gotta give Rockne's a solid four stars! I haven't eaten here in years. A co-worker was talking about their burgers and fries, so I thought I'd take the family this weekend. Upon arrival, we were promptly seated, which is a bonus, especially in this area. On Fridays everyone goes out to dinner in this neighborhood and getting a quick seat is nearly impossible. Our server promptly took our drink orders and gave us time to review the menu while she shared the evenings specials with us. Looking at the drink menu, I noticed they sell craft beers. Wait! Isn't this a chain restaurant? Craft beer? All right! So I ordered a pint of Commodore Perry from Great Lakes Brewery, which they had ON TAP. The burgers looked great, but I went with an unusual selection - the chicken burrito bowl. I also ordered a cup of cheddar broccoli soup, which was the tasty! The chicken bowl was delicious and very filling. I tried the french fries and they were fresh cut, which is great. But they lacked flavor. The onion rings tasted bad...must've been the oil or something. The wife ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, which was large and she said was tasty. My daughter ordered the sampler, which had onion rings, fries, cheese sticks, deep fried mac n cheese, and chicken wings. For $10, it was a pretty good deal for the kids to share. The salads looked amazing. They were huge, but I didn't order one. I left stuffed like a pig. Meal for four plus tip was $50. We'll be back. The server was awesome!
(4)Jon S.
Terrible food. General Tso's chicken stir fry was horrible! Just tasted like teriyaki sauce from a bottle! Veggies in it were from a stir fry bag I could've bought from giant eagle! $10 for this, really???? My daughter had the wings n fries for $10? Tiny wings included! Now I know why I avoid the chain restaurants! I tried them about 10 years ago, and nothing has changed! Don't go here! A major rip off!
(1)Nicole M.
Very good!! Ample vegetarian options good drinks great desserts. Can get crowded and loud but its a very good all American joint.
(4)John D.
The food on the whole was just ok. Portions were ridiculously large. Had the mini Max and was not really impressed. Fries were meh. Wifey did like the taco salad that she ordered. Decor is sports bar-ish. The chain began near a college campus so that explains the look. Overall this place would get 2 stars from me, but two people made the difference: Hannah and Leconde. Hannah was simply amazing as a hostess, even taking the time to entertain the kids and let the youngest actually reserve our table by showing him how. And I can not ever heap enough praise upon Leconde! He was phenomenal! Seriously, this is what customer service should be. Those two get 5 stars from me.
(3)Scotty D.
A good place to go for the heck of it when you cant make a decision where to eat. The food is decent, and the prices are reasonable. They also hook you up with fries, so if you like fries then you will be in heaven.
(3)Erin L.
We used to come here all the time. My husband loves the Max the Knife burger. We have noticed the past few times that the menu has changed a few times and the quality of the food just isn't as good as it used to be. I ordered a chicken salad this past visit and the chicken was not good at all. It seemed like it had been pre-cooked then tossed on the grill when ordered. The edges were chewy and overcooked. I don't know what has changed but I miss the old Rocknes.
(3)Angie S.
Went to this Rocknes first time today with group of co workers for lunch. Ordered a chicken salad. Ended up with a very bad upset stomach by end of work day and upset the rest of night. Will not be going back.
(1)kris p.
I just have to say this was a bad experience tonight. There was a group of vulgar loud teens making everyone miserable. Finally some poor patron had enough and yelled at them to shut up, and they began to get even more vulgar and threatening. Only then did the manager approach the group and tell them to behave properly. That manager should have been on that much much sooner and it shouldnt have required a patron becoming so upset to finally spur her to action. Even their server could have intervened on behalf of her other guests. Pitiful service and awful management on Valentines day 2014 at about 9pm.
(1)Bob L.
Hi, welcome to Rockne's, how about some Pizza Shooters, Shrimp Poppers, or Extreme Fajitas? Hell no. That's kinda what I expected when we walked into this place. I couldn't tell you the last time I visited a Rockne's. Actually, before this visit I'm not sure I ever set foot in one. Having lived out of the state for the last 5 years my memory's a tad shoddy. Anyway, back to my story. The wife and I were on the roam for some grub. It was Thursday, we were lazy and Rockne's was just down the road. Why not? How bad can they be? With low expectations we walked in, the place was basically empty. Short meet and greet and the walk to the table was underway. A right, another right, and left. We were seated in one of the raised levels toward the back by one of the wait stations and near the fireplace. Yeah, a fireplace. I'm just as surprised as you. The atmosphere is definitely chain-esque. The palate green, red and yellow and slightly sticky. I really dug the old-time photos on the walls - my favorite was a shot of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone sitting on a stoop together. Our server was quick on the uptake, sort of friendly and even-keeled in a comforting Cleveland kind of way. Her young face scarred prematurely by the age lines of the service industry she painfully forced a smile. How about a beer? I see they've got Great Lakes on tap. I'll take a Dortmunder. Sure thing. Five minute wait followed by, "I'm sorry sir (ouch, sir. Make me feel even older, why dontcha) we are out of Dortmunder." Fine, I'll go with the Eliot Ness. A fine amber ale if there ever was one. The menu at Rockne's reads like a who's who of artery clogging, mega portioned, Honey Boo Boo Americana. No, I wasn't staring at the rather rotund woman at the other table, her face buried in her pile of fries. Giant salads, dozens of sandwiches, bacon cheddar fries, mushroom and brie bisque, a monstrosity of a Big Mac-inspired burger called Max the Knife that features a pound of beef in four patties, cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions and Rockne's own special sauce - held together with a giant knife buried hilt deep in he center. It's disturbing in its excess yet somehow delightful. On with the show. White Chicken Chili - This was a perfect dish for a cold January evening. Thick chili packed with beans and cheese and a nice level of heat. It came served with a side of tri-colored tortilla chips and a small cornbread cake. Garden Salad - The wife opted for this along with her chili. A nice-sized portion of iceberg lettuce, chopped tomatoes, a halved hardboiled egg, a couple olives, julienned carrots, shredded cheddar and plenty of buttery, crispy giant croutons. The honey mustard dressing, served in two small cups, was some of the thickest I've ever seen. A healthy salad? Sort of. Not a bad salad. Everything appeared and tasted fresh. Spicy Bacon Cheddar Fried Chicken Sandwich - I went all in. This sandwich was massive. Two full-sized fried chicken breasts served on a buttery kaiser roll topped with mayo, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and several crispy strips of bacon. The famous Rockne's knife plunged deep down the center. The chicken was crispy, juicy and tender and just the right amount of spicy. Where the hell did this beauty come from? Mini Desserts - More places should do this. A selection of "just enough" sized desserts. Served in small cocktail glasses we went with the a chocolate cookie crunch and red velvet. I thought the cookie mousse was tasty and smooth and the red velvet was decent (I didn't get the grapes that came with it though). Mostly whipped cream but a nice finish. As I said before we started this whole thing, my expectations were low. I didn't think it would be much better than Applebe's or Fridays. It was. Sure, Rockne's is doing their part to contribute to the obesity epidemic. Sure, it's a chain with plenty of kitsch and stereotypes. But I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The food was tasty, the service fast and friendly, and the restaurant pretty clean. Maybe it was my lowered expectations, maybe it was the growling stomach to which I must answer. Whatever, it was just pretty damn good.
(4)Jim A.
Salads to go, way too small & super thick dressing! Go to the Rockne's in Fairlawn or Cuyahoga Falls if you want nice portions.
(1)Kelly R.
I've been going to Rockne's for years. Great alternative to Friday's/Applebees which I'm not a fan of. I've never had a bad meal there. My husband and I were on the west side, attending our daughter's basketball game and used that as an opportunity to stop at Rockne's. Waitstaff is always friendly, food is always hot and fresh. This visit we ordered a burger (me) and the fish sub (hubby) and of course those handcut fries! I've had just about everything on the menu at some point, appetizers, sandwiches, soup, salad, pasta, entrees and this visit did not disappoint. The price is right, $22.00 for meals and beverages. I'll be back....again and again.
(4)Marissa K.
Met a friend here for dinner. Again the food was okay. Its nothing to complain about, but also nothing to rave about either.
(3)Joel B.
First time I visited, in town for work, enjoyed the crock of French Onion Soup as well as I believe it was called the "Terminator" or something like that, a Cheesesteak. Both were really good, really good. A nice surprise in a place set up like an Applebee's or any of other similarly styled places. Pretty empty mid-day but I really enjoyed it. The Terminator was one of the better Cheese Steaks I've had in a while, and I eat around quite a bit.
(4)Jason M.
Not much of a chain guy but friendly service, good food. Had the crock of black bean and side salad which they were happy to sub spinach. Always forget about this place but will be back.
(5)Alan C.
I know its a chain, but it's a great alternative to the mainstream places. My Mini-Max was bigger than a Big Mac and very fresh. Makes me think this is what an original Big Mac was suppose to taste like. Also, I got way more fries than anyone should be able to eat in one sitting.
(3)Will S.
When I had the chance to go out to eat as a kid, I went to too many of these types of places: sit-down restaurants that have hamburgers, sub sandwiches, with one or two dishes that feature Italian, Mexican, and 'oriental' cuisine], casual dress, often located in suburban shopping developments, have sports on TVs in the background. I'll admit my bias, I'm not really a fan of these type of places and Rockne's, sort of blend together with appleland [applebees], Fridays, Red Robin, fuddruckers, Champs, bennigan's, max and ermas, etc, etc. So, for what Rockne's offers, it does all right. The chicken and dumplings soup was the same [Campbell's] that mom used to buy from market day. On my most recent visit, I had a gyro that tasted fine. FYI: The Rockne's Sauce (not sure what it's called) on the burgers is the sort of thousand-island based sauce similar to McDonald's. Priced reasonable, menu items under $15. If you're looking for a typical, Americana restaurant, Rockne's does a good job at it without being a chain. However, if you have any sense of adventure for food, you'll probably want to head elsewhere.
(3)Karl K.
Not bad. Not great, but not bad. --- Came here as an early afternoon lunch option. 1. "cherry coke" - here, it's Coke with grenadine. A bit too sweet / medicinal 2. Pita bread with house Italian: it's this place's specialty, and did not disappoint. Who knew the two would be a good pairing as a starter? 3. Reuben: average. The coleslaw in a tortilla shell was a creative touch, though unnecessary. 4. Veggie quesadilla with a side of refried beans: ditto. Here too, they unnecessarily served salsa and sour cream in tortilla shells. 5. Burger: also average 6. Mushroom bisque with Brie: suspicious for undertones of Campbell's mushroom soup Not a bad place. No idea why, but it reminds me a bit like Houlihan's.
(3)Mary B.
I have been here many times, when heading to bingo. It's clean. Always and fast great service. Server friendly. However this visit totally different. Weot sat right away. Then we sat and sat and sat good 10 minutes went by. No server. My friend started searching for a server. 12 minutes her she comes. I can never finish my pop so I ask for it in a to go cup. She rolled her eyes, and got an atitude. After she brings the drinks, asked if we were ready to order..Duh..yeah..hello we been here 15 minutes waiting... We give her our order..30 minutes later we get it. Now mind you I ordered Mini-max and fries. My friend ordered bake potato and veggie. They had maybe 3 other tables. Also when she brought the order it was pretty much throw it on the table. My friend was so upset at this point ,she asked the server to bring the bill and run the card ,now. Server rolled her eyes. She brings the slips back to be signed she throws it on the table and runs. Excuse , me I said and she kept going. So, that was it..I stopped the manager and let her know how we were treated. Next thing I know the server is in out face yelling at us. The manager came over to get her away from us. However manager and other servers were VERY SWEET...and a bit in shock.. And we still left a tip. So, will we go back , huh got think about that.
(2)Terri K.
Service here is always excellent. They do a great jon hiring their servers. Food is good except their chicken fingers and they do not melt the cheese on their french onion soup which is a no, no for me. Its a nice family restaurant. Excellent menu choices. I will surely be back!
(4)Amy T.
I went to grad school in Kent, where I first discovered Rockne's. I remember loving Rockne's for some reason, probably because they have fresh cut fries and Dr. Pepper, my two greatest loves in the food kingdom. However, I also remember really liking their salads. I have been to the Rockne's in Brooklyn a couple of times now and haven't been impressed. I got the Greek salad yesterday and found the lettuce very disappointing. It was just ice berg and it didn't taste fresh. I wouldn't let that stop you from going though; if you have to meet up with some folks who like going to places like Applebee's or Damon's or some crap like that, you can go to Rockne's and feel a lot better about yourself. It is local and has a bit more creativity going on in the menu than those national chain places that some people might drag you to.
(3)Matt M.
Went to the new location across from the mall. The menu was a mess and looked like a kid designed it. The food and service were both mediocre at best. The spinache artichocke dip was a huge dissapointment. It came out barely room temperature and tasted like it came out of a can from the local grocery store. Also for only being open a short time the floor was incredibly greasy.
(2)Darren S.
Terminator sub was great as always!!! Service was good too!
(5)Josh S.
Great service, food was good for the most part. Even if some of them where not cooked all the way I liked the fact that the French fries where real potatoes, and you got a ton of them. I was not impressed with my burger. I expected a real burger, not a pre frozen quick griller. All together it was ok.
(3)Jillian N.
Rockne's isn't anything too incredibly special, but I feel like getting steak fajitas can be either hit or miss at chain restaurants, and at Rockne's it was definitely a HIT. I've only been to the Brooklyn Rockne's once, and I have no complaints.
(3)Mary B.
I have been here many times, when heading to bingo. It's clean. Always and fast great service. Server friendly. However this visit totally different. Weot sat right away. Then we sat and sat and sat good 10 minutes went by. No server. My friend started searching for a server. 12 minutes her she comes. I can never finish my pop so I ask for it in a to go cup. She rolled her eyes, and got an atitude. After she brings the drinks, asked if we were ready to order..Duh..yeah..hello we been here 15 minutes waiting... We give her our order..30 minutes later we get it. Now mind you I ordered Mini-max and fries. My friend ordered bake potato and veggie. They had maybe 3 other tables. Also when she brought the order it was pretty much throw it on the table. My friend was so upset at this point ,she asked the server to bring the bill and run the card ,now. Server rolled her eyes. She brings the slips back to be signed she throws it on the table and runs. Excuse , me I said and she kept going. So, that was it..I stopped the manager and let her know how we were treated. Next thing I know the server is in out face yelling at us. The manager came over to get her away from us. However manager and other servers were VERY SWEET...and a bit in shock.. And we still left a tip. So, will we go back , huh got think about that.
(2)Amy T.
I went to grad school in Kent, where I first discovered Rockne's. I remember loving Rockne's for some reason, probably because they have fresh cut fries and Dr. Pepper, my two greatest loves in the food kingdom. However, I also remember really liking their salads. I have been to the Rockne's in Brooklyn a couple of times now and haven't been impressed. I got the Greek salad yesterday and found the lettuce very disappointing. It was just ice berg and it didn't taste fresh. I wouldn't let that stop you from going though; if you have to meet up with some folks who like going to places like Applebee's or Damon's or some crap like that, you can go to Rockne's and feel a lot better about yourself. It is local and has a bit more creativity going on in the menu than those national chain places that some people might drag you to.
(3)Matt M.
Went to the new location across from the mall. The menu was a mess and looked like a kid designed it. The food and service were both mediocre at best. The spinache artichocke dip was a huge dissapointment. It came out barely room temperature and tasted like it came out of a can from the local grocery store. Also for only being open a short time the floor was incredibly greasy.
(2)Darren S.
Terminator sub was great as always!!! Service was good too!
(5)Josh S.
Great service, food was good for the most part. Even if some of them where not cooked all the way I liked the fact that the French fries where real potatoes, and you got a ton of them. I was not impressed with my burger. I expected a real burger, not a pre frozen quick griller. All together it was ok.
(3)Jillian N.
Rockne's isn't anything too incredibly special, but I feel like getting steak fajitas can be either hit or miss at chain restaurants, and at Rockne's it was definitely a HIT. I've only been to the Brooklyn Rockne's once, and I have no complaints.
(3)John D.
The food on the whole was just ok. Portions were ridiculously large. Had the mini Max and was not really impressed. Fries were meh. Wifey did like the taco salad that she ordered. Decor is sports bar-ish. The chain began near a college campus so that explains the look. Overall this place would get 2 stars from me, but two people made the difference: Hannah and Leconde. Hannah was simply amazing as a hostess, even taking the time to entertain the kids and let the youngest actually reserve our table by showing him how. And I can not ever heap enough praise upon Leconde! He was phenomenal! Seriously, this is what customer service should be. Those two get 5 stars from me.
(3)Renee D.
This is a great place to come for a quick pub/tavern meal. They have a pretty good variety of everything. I got side salad and crock of tortilla soup and it was great. The salad wasn't that impressive but it got the job done. The server did a great job on the soup and the cornbread is the best I've had in Cleveland. Not sure how long the wait time usually is but I got my food in 5 minutes of placing my order and the couple next to me got theirs pretty quick too. I'd recommend for smaller groups 5 or less because it's mainly booths.
(4)Steven K.
The Food is good. It Has that home cooked flavor. The prices are very cheap. Most dishes, under, ten dollaah. The booze isn't cheap. $5.75 for a single if Chivas regal and they charged me a dollar for "rocks". That's one dollar for too many ice cubes. Strange. Otherwise, it's ok.
(4)Rodney W.
I gotta give Rockne's a solid four stars! I haven't eaten here in years. A co-worker was talking about their burgers and fries, so I thought I'd take the family this weekend. Upon arrival, we were promptly seated, which is a bonus, especially in this area. On Fridays everyone goes out to dinner in this neighborhood and getting a quick seat is nearly impossible. Our server promptly took our drink orders and gave us time to review the menu while she shared the evenings specials with us. Looking at the drink menu, I noticed they sell craft beers. Wait! Isn't this a chain restaurant? Craft beer? All right! So I ordered a pint of Commodore Perry from Great Lakes Brewery, which they had ON TAP. The burgers looked great, but I went with an unusual selection - the chicken burrito bowl. I also ordered a cup of cheddar broccoli soup, which was the tasty! The chicken bowl was delicious and very filling. I tried the french fries and they were fresh cut, which is great. But they lacked flavor. The onion rings tasted bad...must've been the oil or something. The wife ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, which was large and she said was tasty. My daughter ordered the sampler, which had onion rings, fries, cheese sticks, deep fried mac n cheese, and chicken wings. For $10, it was a pretty good deal for the kids to share. The salads looked amazing. They were huge, but I didn't order one. I left stuffed like a pig. Meal for four plus tip was $50. We'll be back. The server was awesome!
(4)Jon S.
Terrible food. General Tso's chicken stir fry was horrible! Just tasted like teriyaki sauce from a bottle! Veggies in it were from a stir fry bag I could've bought from giant eagle! $10 for this, really???? My daughter had the wings n fries for $10? Tiny wings included! Now I know why I avoid the chain restaurants! I tried them about 10 years ago, and nothing has changed! Don't go here! A major rip off!
(1)Nicole M.
Very good!! Ample vegetarian options good drinks great desserts. Can get crowded and loud but its a very good all American joint.
(4)Scotty D.
A good place to go for the heck of it when you cant make a decision where to eat. The food is decent, and the prices are reasonable. They also hook you up with fries, so if you like fries then you will be in heaven.
(3)Erin L.
We used to come here all the time. My husband loves the Max the Knife burger. We have noticed the past few times that the menu has changed a few times and the quality of the food just isn't as good as it used to be. I ordered a chicken salad this past visit and the chicken was not good at all. It seemed like it had been pre-cooked then tossed on the grill when ordered. The edges were chewy and overcooked. I don't know what has changed but I miss the old Rocknes.
(3)Angie S.
Went to this Rocknes first time today with group of co workers for lunch. Ordered a chicken salad. Ended up with a very bad upset stomach by end of work day and upset the rest of night. Will not be going back.
(1)kris p.
I just have to say this was a bad experience tonight. There was a group of vulgar loud teens making everyone miserable. Finally some poor patron had enough and yelled at them to shut up, and they began to get even more vulgar and threatening. Only then did the manager approach the group and tell them to behave properly. That manager should have been on that much much sooner and it shouldnt have required a patron becoming so upset to finally spur her to action. Even their server could have intervened on behalf of her other guests. Pitiful service and awful management on Valentines day 2014 at about 9pm.
(1)Bob L.
Hi, welcome to Rockne's, how about some Pizza Shooters, Shrimp Poppers, or Extreme Fajitas? Hell no. That's kinda what I expected when we walked into this place. I couldn't tell you the last time I visited a Rockne's. Actually, before this visit I'm not sure I ever set foot in one. Having lived out of the state for the last 5 years my memory's a tad shoddy. Anyway, back to my story. The wife and I were on the roam for some grub. It was Thursday, we were lazy and Rockne's was just down the road. Why not? How bad can they be? With low expectations we walked in, the place was basically empty. Short meet and greet and the walk to the table was underway. A right, another right, and left. We were seated in one of the raised levels toward the back by one of the wait stations and near the fireplace. Yeah, a fireplace. I'm just as surprised as you. The atmosphere is definitely chain-esque. The palate green, red and yellow and slightly sticky. I really dug the old-time photos on the walls - my favorite was a shot of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone sitting on a stoop together. Our server was quick on the uptake, sort of friendly and even-keeled in a comforting Cleveland kind of way. Her young face scarred prematurely by the age lines of the service industry she painfully forced a smile. How about a beer? I see they've got Great Lakes on tap. I'll take a Dortmunder. Sure thing. Five minute wait followed by, "I'm sorry sir (ouch, sir. Make me feel even older, why dontcha) we are out of Dortmunder." Fine, I'll go with the Eliot Ness. A fine amber ale if there ever was one. The menu at Rockne's reads like a who's who of artery clogging, mega portioned, Honey Boo Boo Americana. No, I wasn't staring at the rather rotund woman at the other table, her face buried in her pile of fries. Giant salads, dozens of sandwiches, bacon cheddar fries, mushroom and brie bisque, a monstrosity of a Big Mac-inspired burger called Max the Knife that features a pound of beef in four patties, cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions and Rockne's own special sauce - held together with a giant knife buried hilt deep in he center. It's disturbing in its excess yet somehow delightful. On with the show. White Chicken Chili - This was a perfect dish for a cold January evening. Thick chili packed with beans and cheese and a nice level of heat. It came served with a side of tri-colored tortilla chips and a small cornbread cake. Garden Salad - The wife opted for this along with her chili. A nice-sized portion of iceberg lettuce, chopped tomatoes, a halved hardboiled egg, a couple olives, julienned carrots, shredded cheddar and plenty of buttery, crispy giant croutons. The honey mustard dressing, served in two small cups, was some of the thickest I've ever seen. A healthy salad? Sort of. Not a bad salad. Everything appeared and tasted fresh. Spicy Bacon Cheddar Fried Chicken Sandwich - I went all in. This sandwich was massive. Two full-sized fried chicken breasts served on a buttery kaiser roll topped with mayo, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and several crispy strips of bacon. The famous Rockne's knife plunged deep down the center. The chicken was crispy, juicy and tender and just the right amount of spicy. Where the hell did this beauty come from? Mini Desserts - More places should do this. A selection of "just enough" sized desserts. Served in small cocktail glasses we went with the a chocolate cookie crunch and red velvet. I thought the cookie mousse was tasty and smooth and the red velvet was decent (I didn't get the grapes that came with it though). Mostly whipped cream but a nice finish. As I said before we started this whole thing, my expectations were low. I didn't think it would be much better than Applebe's or Fridays. It was. Sure, Rockne's is doing their part to contribute to the obesity epidemic. Sure, it's a chain with plenty of kitsch and stereotypes. But I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The food was tasty, the service fast and friendly, and the restaurant pretty clean. Maybe it was my lowered expectations, maybe it was the growling stomach to which I must answer. Whatever, it was just pretty damn good.
(4)Jim A.
Salads to go, way too small & super thick dressing! Go to the Rockne's in Fairlawn or Cuyahoga Falls if you want nice portions.
(1)Kelly R.
I've been going to Rockne's for years. Great alternative to Friday's/Applebees which I'm not a fan of. I've never had a bad meal there. My husband and I were on the west side, attending our daughter's basketball game and used that as an opportunity to stop at Rockne's. Waitstaff is always friendly, food is always hot and fresh. This visit we ordered a burger (me) and the fish sub (hubby) and of course those handcut fries! I've had just about everything on the menu at some point, appetizers, sandwiches, soup, salad, pasta, entrees and this visit did not disappoint. The price is right, $22.00 for meals and beverages. I'll be back....again and again.
(4)Marissa K.
Met a friend here for dinner. Again the food was okay. Its nothing to complain about, but also nothing to rave about either.
(3)Joel B.
First time I visited, in town for work, enjoyed the crock of French Onion Soup as well as I believe it was called the "Terminator" or something like that, a Cheesesteak. Both were really good, really good. A nice surprise in a place set up like an Applebee's or any of other similarly styled places. Pretty empty mid-day but I really enjoyed it. The Terminator was one of the better Cheese Steaks I've had in a while, and I eat around quite a bit.
(4)Jason M.
Not much of a chain guy but friendly service, good food. Had the crock of black bean and side salad which they were happy to sub spinach. Always forget about this place but will be back.
(5)Alan C.
I know its a chain, but it's a great alternative to the mainstream places. My Mini-Max was bigger than a Big Mac and very fresh. Makes me think this is what an original Big Mac was suppose to taste like. Also, I got way more fries than anyone should be able to eat in one sitting.
(3)Will S.
When I had the chance to go out to eat as a kid, I went to too many of these types of places: sit-down restaurants that have hamburgers, sub sandwiches, with one or two dishes that feature Italian, Mexican, and 'oriental' cuisine], casual dress, often located in suburban shopping developments, have sports on TVs in the background. I'll admit my bias, I'm not really a fan of these type of places and Rockne's, sort of blend together with appleland [applebees], Fridays, Red Robin, fuddruckers, Champs, bennigan's, max and ermas, etc, etc. So, for what Rockne's offers, it does all right. The chicken and dumplings soup was the same [Campbell's] that mom used to buy from market day. On my most recent visit, I had a gyro that tasted fine. FYI: The Rockne's Sauce (not sure what it's called) on the burgers is the sort of thousand-island based sauce similar to McDonald's. Priced reasonable, menu items under $15. If you're looking for a typical, Americana restaurant, Rockne's does a good job at it without being a chain. However, if you have any sense of adventure for food, you'll probably want to head elsewhere.
(3)Karl K.
Not bad. Not great, but not bad. --- Came here as an early afternoon lunch option. 1. "cherry coke" - here, it's Coke with grenadine. A bit too sweet / medicinal 2. Pita bread with house Italian: it's this place's specialty, and did not disappoint. Who knew the two would be a good pairing as a starter? 3. Reuben: average. The coleslaw in a tortilla shell was a creative touch, though unnecessary. 4. Veggie quesadilla with a side of refried beans: ditto. Here too, they unnecessarily served salsa and sour cream in tortilla shells. 5. Burger: also average 6. Mushroom bisque with Brie: suspicious for undertones of Campbell's mushroom soup Not a bad place. No idea why, but it reminds me a bit like Houlihan's.
(3)Terri K.
Service here is always excellent. They do a great jon hiring their servers. Food is good except their chicken fingers and they do not melt the cheese on their french onion soup which is a no, no for me. Its a nice family restaurant. Excellent menu choices. I will surely be back!
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