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| - The Rock is owned and run by an affable Indonesian husband and wife: what is really cool is that their personalities shine through in their creations, and in their contest prizes. These burgers, specials and sides are innovative and almost slurpy good!
My wife and I have tried different burger meats, ribs, fries and sides several times, and always leave feeling full and satisfied. Quite simply, count on everything being super tasty, fairly nutritious, and filling. The sweet potato french fries are always worth a go, as are the elk, bison, lamb, and high-end beef burgers.
The only downsides?
The attractive-looking burger buns fall apart too much and leave your fingers smeared with sauces and cheese. Although eating with knife and fork might work, the burgers are too large for this to work well. Unless that is their aim and they've won over many 'sticky finger' fans, might we request a bun that doesn't so easily get punished into drippy pulp?
The interior to The Rock is long and lean, meaning that it's not all that homey looking, and to some, likely unappealing for eat-in. Our kind and outgoing host mentioned they will relocate to a better venue in 2018 when that whole block will be razed for another purpose.
Lots of parking in the back means that there's no need to park on the street, but we still have to keep the meter in mind.
When we met another foodie couple from Cochrane (a really good-eating town!), they avidly said that they always stop in at The Rock when in the big city. Why? The host and his food.
Check this provincial and national burger championship winner out, and see if you don't agree?
Enjoy.
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