Rock Bottom

If you want rock bottom food, head to Rock Bottom. Slow service, horrible, horrible food. Was served freezing cold enchiladas and pizza. The enchiladas were supposed to be chicken and had two tiny strips of chicken and I’m talking minuscule. Rice was still cold when it was served a second time a half hour later. Manager apologized and waitress offered us something while we waited for our food for the second time. I don’t know whose fault it was, but there are clearly some problems in house. I’ll take the blame for ordering chicken enchiladas at a brewery but wow, they were so horrid!

I’ve been coming to Rock Bottom for many years and am a loyal member of their «mug club», which, if you come more than once, you should sign up for because membership comes with a few nice perks.
Rock Bottom brews some of their own beers with a nice variety of ambers, reds, and IPAs. Typically when I’m here I like to sit at the bar or in one of the high tops near the bar where you can seat yourself. If weather permits they also have a nice sized patio where you can also dine.
Usually I’m here to share appetizers and my go to is the ballpark soft pretzels with the cheese dip. They also serve some pretty good nachos.
When ordering from the menu I’ve found the grilled chicken BBQ sandwich to be a HUGE HIT. This is one delicious sandwich.
Prices are reasonable, service is typically good, and the beer is flowing. Nice option when in the Waterfront area.

Food was very good and reasonably priced. Had great draft choices. I would recommend going early especially on the weekends or sit in the bar area. Very crowded and noisy

A group of eight of us came here because Burgatory couldn’t seat us (big surprise there) and none of us had been at this location before so we were willing to give it a shot. They were able to seat us, not at the same table but at two adjacent tables. We were flexible and more than happy to take that.
I had the Bourbonzola burger. It wasn’t the best burger I had ever had, but it certainly wasn’t the worst. It satisfied the craving I had and that was really all I expected.
The reason I’m giving this place a four star is the beer. I had the High-​Level IPA and it was fantastic. Rock Bottom is know for its beer and they did not disappoint. Everyone in our group that had beer was impressed.
Don’t go to Rock Bottom necessarily expecting the best food you’ve ever had and you won’t be disappointed with the experience. What you can do though is go expecting some pretty damn good beer. Do that and you won’t be disappointed.

My husband and I were fans of the Denver Rock Bottom when we lived in Colorado, so we decided to have a date night at the Pittsburgh location a few weeks ago.
They were very crowded, but we got a reservation on OpenTable and were able to skip the line. We arrived a few minutes early, but they were able to seat us when we got there.
The beer is consistently good here– I went with the fire chief red ale, and my husband tried both one of the cask strength beers and an IPA. I ordered the bacon chicken mac n’ cheese, and it was as good as I remembered. My husband’s steak was overdone, but the servers were very apologetic (they offered to replace it, and ended up comping it) and he said it was seasoned well. For dessert, we split the mason jar bourbon pecan pie, and it was delicious, with a really delicious ice cream on top.
This location may not have quite lived up to our expectations from the original, but I’d be happy to end up here again if I’m in the area.

Although the proximity to my house adds convenience as a factor in going to Rock Bottom, the food is less than desirable.
The beer there is great, it’s a fairly clean establishment with a good wait staff, but the food IS AWFUL. I ordered the quesadilla appetizer, and for $ 10.59 I got 4 mini tortillas, not toasted at all, with some melted cheese and chicken. No salsa, no lettuce, guac, sour cream. NOTHING.
Then I was hoping the pizza I ordered would sort of redeem our experience, I got their «hot» style pizza since I like spicy food. The small pizza probably had 8 jalapeños worth of peppers, and then some sauce and cheese. It was so underwhelming. I wish the food could match the quality of their beer. Real bummer.

Rock Bottom is a decent larger sports/​brew pub seating is at a premium on weekend evenings, prepare to wait an hour to be seated at a table or try your luck scurrying against others as a high-​top becomes available in the bar.
The food is average, nothing extraordinary… we did get the sausage filled pretzels bites, they had little or no sausage in half of them (should have gotten the ball park pretzel)
They do offer a drink and wine selection but beer is limited to house brew only.

We waited for almost an hour, while groups smaller and larger, who had arrived both before and after us, streamed in and out. When we checked on our table status, they only replied «You have 19 minutes» to wait. I guess it didn’t matter that I could see tons of open tables if they have some sort of seating timer. Once we were seated, our waiter was quick but that’s just about the extent of anything nice I have to say. The other folks in our party mentioned that the burgers were pretty good; however, my Cuban Cristo was a mess. It had too much batter and was fried too long, resulting in a greasy, brick of a sandwich. And, for a brewery, I was extremely disappointed by the small size of their beer list. Overall, it was a mediocre experience with forgettable food. I won’t be going back.

The first time I experienced the Rock Bottom Brewery was in downtown Chicago. It was wonderful! I think I went back the next night because I had such a good experience. It’s pretty much always packed around happy hour/​dinner time because it’s a great spot.
The Pittsburgh location doesn’t quite compare. The actual layout, food, service, etc., is average. I ordered the bison burger last night and it was pretty good. But, it was a bit dry and it didn’t seem like they put much effort into it. Honesty, when I received my food, it reminded me of being at a place like Applebee’s of Chili’s. They were out of Mac and cheese because they had had a busy night. I didn’t mind that at all because I had tried the Mac and cheese before; you should give it a try if you haven’t.
The waitress was great. She checked in often to make sure we were comfortable. The menu is large. You’re sure to find something you want to try. But it’s a brewery, so the options are mostly variations of bar foods. It’s a cool place to go if you want to eat late and have a decent sized group with you.

Saturday night, Valentine’s Weekend around 7 pm — Larger tables sat quicker from what I could tell when we were waiting. I was with one other person and we waited upwards of 50 minutes for a table. When we were finally sat it was by the door where it was really drafty. It was below freezing out, and we were both really cold. The food was great though when it came, and it somewhat warned us up. We ordered the tortilla soup, nachos, Diablo pizza, and 2 am burger. The soup was delicious. I’m itching to have another bowl already. I also tried their darkest beer that had hints of cacao and peanut butter. I’m not a beer fan, but I really liked it. Our waitress was extremely nice as well. We were comped 20 something dollars when we didn’t even complain or say anything. It was a nice surprise when we got our bill. I’ll definitely be back.

A friend and I stopped in to Rock Bottom Brewery before a movie on a cold Thursday. It was a short hike from the theater, but I am not cold tolerant, and was glad of the warm, comfortable restaurant interior. It was pretty empty (my favorite), and we were ushered to a booth, which was roomy and comfortable.
Our server was friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations. The beers were very tasty! Even though we were starving, our server recommended getting ½ order of nachos if we planned to get dinner. GOOD TIP!!! The half order of nachos is piled on to a traditional dinner plate, and it was plenty of appetizer for 2 people. My friend got the country fried chicken with mashed potatoes and slaw. She seemed to enjoy it. I got the veggie pizza with feta, which was good, but I think I would have been happier with something else. There was no fatal flaw in the pizza, I think I was stuck eating bread with grilled veggies and feta while my friend ate fried chicken– and that was entirely my fault.
Overall, this was a positive experience. It has a «chain» feel (because it is a chain), but I would go back and recommend it to others. It is for foodies? Nope. It is amazingly original? Nope. But it is good food, good beer, good service, and a fair price. Definitely.

Was only here for drinks so this is not a reflection on food. Tried their standard flight and greatly enjoyed the Xm@s but nothing else stood out. Also had the Gentleman, Holly’s Mistletoe and Lively. The Gentleman was good in my opinion. 2 out of 8 beers impressed me and above standard for my tastes while the others were below standard when it comes to craft beers. Again this is my opinion. I have a wide range of styles I enjoy but IPAs are a solid choice for me. Pricing for flights was excellent at $ 6 for 6 4oz. tasters.
The service was lackluster. Myself and two friends were sat and the waitress took my order and the other man but ignored the girl that was with us and walked off without even asking her if she would like anything. She was a bit put off to say the least. We tracked the waitress down and she apologized but the rest of the stay was a bit awkward.
I hear the food is very good and will return to try it and adjust my review accordingly.

Ergh, this place. I hate giving bad reviews but on my latest visit, I should have listened to my gut and not repeated my visit here. Naturally, I’m not a stranger to this chain, understand it’s a chain, but the past visit here was just not good.
Came with my brother on a Sunday after a driving lesson. We were hungry and this was his way of paying for gas money. We were seated in the dining area. Every time we are seated in the dining area it’s a bad experience. On the bar side you get entertainment, the beer flights/​draft specials are decent and the bar food/​appetizers are passable.
It started off with the soft drinks. I’m not a pop drinkers so when I want a simple diet pepsi I expect it not to taste funky [and yes, I prefer the weird twang of diet drinks to sugar in a glass taste of regular]. There was incorrect carbonation, whether they were running out [I suspect this], no ice [lukewarm] or they had just hooked up a new box [unlikely]. I sent it back.
My brother got a burger which he said was fine, it came with an egg on it and he found himself satisfied. I tried to steal a few of his fries, which were a failure. They tasted like the off brand in the freezer section [a full mouth of starch], and were barely crispy enough. So abandon plan. On my own dish I had the classic mac n’ chicken. First of all, the pasta was crispy?, really?, it wasn’t a cheese sauce, it was pretty much butter baked on and sprinkled in Parmesan and smothered in breadcrumbs. And when I say smothered here, this is not a good thing. Sigh. The chicken was pushed to the bottom of the pan, which my brother tasted because I was turned off my this version of my favorite dish, and said it was cooked properly. A small save?
Again — I sent it back after about 3 bites. The waitress came back asking if I wanted a box, I told her to take it away. She did and disappeared into oblivion until we had to flag her down for the check, which I didn’t see as my brother paid for it while I used the restroom, I hope they didn’t charge us for the pop drink… Needless to say, I came home hungry.
Honestly, if you come, come for drinks and a salad, they don’t screw those up. Everything else, avoid.

We stopped into Rock Bottom for a late dinner. The place was hopping-​the bar side and the restaurant side. We chose to dine on the restaurant side. There were a lot of great choices on the menu. I chose the grilled chicken sandwich which had barbecue sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions. The chicken it self had a great grilled flavor. I think it was good enough to eat plain. The barbecue sauce was smokey with a hint of sweetness. The pickles added a tangyness. It was a huge sandwich. It was served with fries but they were a little soft. They needed a few more minutes of cooking.
I only ate half of my sandwich so I would have room for dessert. They have a couple of smaller desserts that are served in Mason jars. Then they have a few that are larger that you could share with 2pr 3 people. I ordered the cheesecake with caramel and toffee. Yum!!! It was the perfect ending to a good meal.

If your in the market for a beer or two this could be an option. They have a nice seasonal selection and it’s all tap which I prefer. I also like that most of the seating is booth. On my visit the service was lack luster. I have no idea where the waitress went for half the meal and her listening skills left much to be desired. I went with a beer sampler. It was nice being able to try everything they have. I of course went with the pumpkin beer. For my main dish I had stuffed peppers which I honestly enjoyed. They had a great flavor. My only issue is the rice that came with it was a bit under cooked. If service was better and my rice was cooked I would have given this place a solid 4 stars but that unfortunately wasn’t the case on this particular visit.

I am a FAN of rock bottom. This is my 2^nd time here and i can say i am a FAN. We went on a Saturday night after a day at sandcastle. The wait was 45 – 60 mins for a table of 5 which was to be expected on a saturday evening.
Our server wasn’t the best in my opinion. She was very friendly and some what attentive but it definitely took awhile to place our orders in for our drinks, appetizers, and meals.
Since we were all hungry, I ordered us the nachos. They were AWESOME. Very happy and pleased with that selection. My sister ordered pretzels which were pretty good, but the clearly had TOO much salt on them. The cheese dip that came with the pretzels however was AWESOME. Definetly pleased with our selection.
We placed our order, which came out in a timely fashion. Everyone was pleased. The prices for the meal were about average for everything that you got. I got the the margarita pizza which was pretty good. My wife got jalpeno burger with fries. My son got the kids pizza. My sister and her husband got the seafood taco with shrimp and crab i believe. The best part of this place is that they brew their own beer here. Everyone got a honey beer (can’t remember the exact kind) but it was 7.75 for 25oz which was a fair price i think.
All in all, its def a place worth going.

Meh is the only thing I leave here feeling. I ordered the classic burger because nothing on the new menu excited me. For a side, I requested the seasonal veggies (trying to be healthier) and was told it’s a squash mixture — great I love summer squash!
I received a poorly seasoned burger. The bun had the most flavor which is a sad statement. It was topped with an olive and a mini pickle… odd. My «squash» side was lacking squash. Instead all squash was replaced by peppers… which I cannot eat.
Our server was nice. The beer was simple. With new breweries and restaurants popping up in and around Homestead, perhaps RB should reconsider their flavors.

Stopped in for dinner an bellied up to the bar. The bar tender was quick to get me a beer (the 3 Pepper Ale which was really good) but after that I was totally ignored. Tried to get the attention of the two bartenders for about a half hour while nursing my beer. They seemed to be more interested in changing dollars for quarters and washing glasses. I got feed up, finished my beer, paid my tab and went to Uno’s. Glad I did… Got great service and my meal came quickly.
Verdict: sit at the bar for a beer if that’s what you want but if you’re hungry and want dinner take your chances at a table.

My visits here are generally pretty consistent. I love getting the beer sampler even though I’ve drank all the beers twice over. I wouldn’t say I have a favorite dish here yet but the food was always generally good. I guess one thing that sticks out is the chicken mac and cheese and the Reuben.
When I go here though, I’m going for the beer more than the food. Definitely worth a trip for dinner.

Nice enough chain restaurant. Have ordered the fish tacos appetizer and the dinner entrée of cajun fish tacos which comes with black beans and rice. Both are ok, though I think I’d order something else next time as I’m pretty picky about fish tacos.
The appetizer tacos were rather dry. The cajun tacos were much better but executed oddly. They come in 2 shells — an inner hard shell and an outer soft shell. Why might I ask? Why add extra calories for something that seems so unnecessary and doesn’t add to the dish in any way.
Oh, well. Can’t speak about beer here as I’m not a beer drinker.
The space is pleasant and our server was efficient even if the meal wasn’t the quickest to come to our table even though it wasn’t busy.
Would I revisit? Probably; it was decent enough with many other menu options. Keep in mind, however, that there are many options nearby worthy of a visit.