I feel like Red Rock Saloon is going to be a hit or miss for most people.
First, the whole country meets Hooters theme is not really in tune with Madison culture (just my two cents, by the way). I enjoy my hoedowns as much as the next person, but this place was missing the southern hospitality vibe to it.
Our servers were kind of distant and cold, which I guess was understandable, since we went on their grand opening night.
Second, they could have done a better job promoting the restaurant. Maybe have a 50% off deal to prompt people to try your food, or offer something like a free appetizer. Instead, people got a free coupon to try their mechanical bull, which is something most sober people would avoid. On top of that, they didn't even offer rides for the majority of the night because their "operator" wasn't there. I guess you needed to be a licensed joystick handler or something.
Third, their food simply wasn't great. If you're going to be offering BBQ with Brickhouse BBQ down the street, you better be prepared to throw-down. Unfortunately, Red Rock missed the mark, and opted for a bland menu of items instead of something of quality.
Fourth, no drink specials? You're a bar, learn to cater to your audience, c'mon!
However, all that being said, this place does have the potential to be a great night out. With live music, large spacing, plenty of seating, a dance floor and some catchy tunes, this could definitely liven up the dance scene in Madison.
For now, I think I will stick to the status quo.