Reviews - The Rock
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**Dining Delight at The Rock Restaurant**
Situated in Downtown Normal, The Rock Restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere paired with friendly service. Patrons rave about the authentic Greek cuisine, particularly the gyros and burgers, though some meals can vary in quality. While the burgers are generous and flavorful, the gyros shine with freshness, especially when enjoyed with the recommended falafel. Desserts like baklava add a sweet finish to the experience. Despite minor inconsistencies, diners appreciate the diverse menu and the cleanliness of the space, making it a must-visit for food lovers near Illinois State University. A true gem worth returning to!.
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That was a very beautiful place. It was clean and the staff was very friendly. They had some vegan options that are fantastic. It is within walking distance from Illinois State University. I had the gyro that was fantastic. My wife had the vegan pack and my daughter had the Cheeseburger and Pommes. All our meals tasted fresh and tasty. We will come back View all feedback.
What Mr Emberton dislikes about The Rock:
I ordered a burger for lunch at this restaurant and ended up paying $30. Unfortunately, the bun was burnt. The service was good, with a rating of 4 out of 5, and the atmosphere was great, scoring a 5 out of 5. I recommend trying the burger dish here. View all feedback.
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Last update : 13.03.2025
Great local place. Very good food. The baclava is delicious! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
The atmosphere is cool. But we took out dinner back to our hotel right across the street. Food was good and hot. We both had burger and fries. Delicious. Service: Takeaway Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: French Fries, Burger
The food was mediocre, to be honest, for the price. It was good for a 1 time stop when we were starving. Parking is almost impossible to find, so that was very inconvenient. The staff were all very nice, just an unfortunate area and eh food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $30–50 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4
Very sub-par gyros for a gyro place. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Food: 1 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3
My family stopped in before returning to Chicago. I give the Rock a 4.5 for food, service, and atmosphere. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $50–100 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Hot Dog Chicago Style Sandwich, French Fries, Burger, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Last update : 21.07.2024
This restaurant offers fantastic vegan options, all clearly labeled on the menu, which is always a plus! The falafel pita is delicious, and their fries are, hands down, my favorite in town! The service is quick, and the food is fresh! I would highly recommend The Rock to both visitors and locals. For vegetarians, there are options like hummus pita, falafel, tahini sauce, baba ghanoush, and grape leaves.
I've known the owner for some time, and they really take great care of their customers.
It could've been way better if the soda was carbonated. When me and my family were eating here, the soda was carbonated, and they were very understanding, which we appreciated. The place has a very modern lush feel, and I think it's in a great spot.
The food was delicious, the place was clean and cozy. Thanks to the owners.
I’m always happen when restaurants have vegan options. And they even have vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free prominent on their digital menu inside. It was nice to see so many vegan options. I ordered take out, the food was mostly good. I’m not a fan of their style of fries with the extra coating. Also, it would have been nice to see ketchup packets available. (I may have missed them which is why I had to ask for them. I still recommend this place for anyone who needs vegan food. Vegetarian options: Many options which are all clearly labeled Dietary restrictions: Clearly labeled
Last update : 20.04.2023
Amazing! Had a gyroscope, pommes, cheese and tiramisu. Very cool environment Downtown Normal. Food was excellent and service was very friendly. Will be back here!
I love the Rock Restaurant. The food is quite authentic Greek, but there are also items for appetites that are not entirely the Mediterranean. The people who work there are very professional, but still friendly, and they do what you want to get your specifications. I recommend the Rock Salad and her Gyros. The burgers are also quite ingenious.
Truly amazing authentic food. The service is impeccable, with highly knowledge and attentive servers. Kids are happily accommodated, and child-friendly meal suggestions are gladly made. Worth every penny!
Very pleasant staff, food was excellent. We go the chicken gyro and hummus, and corn poppers. They were fresh to order and fresh to taste. Great gem we found while traveling!
