The ROCK gets an upgrade to 5 stars because my second visit this weekend bestowed another incredible meal at an economical price with even better service (food was delivered in a timely fashion), despite the fact that the restaurant was busier than the last time I was here. The chef remembered who I was when I made the reservation and called me by name several times throughout the evening.
I had the special for the weekend which was cream soup, stuffed chicken (spinach, cranberries and herbed aged cheese) with caper white wine cream sauce and yam fries. Some sort of crunchy coating was put on the fries (not excessive, but just enough to partially cover each fry) which made them a bit unique and definitely delicious. I burned my mouth because the soup was so hot, which I wasn't expecting. I'm not complaining because I find it really nice to get piping hot food for a change. The soup serving was large and loaded with a variety of vegetables. So good, as was everything else. My friends raved about the escargot they had.
I overheard other patrons talking about how much they love the food here and I actually engaged in conversation with people at the next table, as they asked my friend and I what we were eating (we both had the special). They were sold on ordering the same meal by the time we finished telling them how awesome it was.
I'm glad I signed up for the weekly email newsletter, as that is what enticed me to return so quickly. It was the photo of the weekend special at a price of $19.50.
Less than stellar bathroom aside, this place ROCKS.