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| - Having been here often (breakfast, lunch and dinner and we've had nearly everything on the menu over the years) we've experienced good food and service about 70% of the time and then 30% of the time it's been...meh. Rocky's was a Timbers for years and when the ownership changed, the price of their food went down but the ingredients for most of their dishes also became noticeably reduced in quality. The upside is that the portions are pretty big for the price.
(On that note, I was surprised that Joyce was mentioned as giving good service because if she's the Joyce who has served us, we've experienced her disappear for long periods of time and seeing the bartender or another waitress notice us and pick up the slack in her section often.)
But the price is right for solid bar food, friendly bartenders, (mostly) good wait staff and lots of great seats - tables, large booths and a non-bar dining area- to watch sports on their many TV's. The alcohol selection's not huge but they have everything from Miller Lite and Bud to Guinness and Bass on tap. Plus, there are drink specials and once the bartenders get to know you (pretty quickly), they can get you what you need quick enough, whether beer or mixed drinks.
Also, calling Rocky's a gastropub is misleading. It is like other "locals" taverns that give the off-Strip Vegas dining scene its unique character (PT's, Steiner's, Village Pub). It's a good go-to place for inexpensive bar food and a place to watch the game or celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your friends, but neither the food nor the decor is what most people think of as "gastro." For that, try Shakespeare's on Eastern Ave. or off-Strip Irish pubs like McMullan's or Molly Malone's.
Overall, don't go to Rocky's expecting amazing food, but the portions are large, you won't spend a lot of money for them and your bartender will treat you right. If you need a place to watch the big game, it's also not a bad place to be.
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