What People Are Saying About Red Rock Bistro & Bar
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene – The Red Rock Bistro is a lot like Swampscott itself: a transition zone between gritty Lynn and proper Marblehead. Many Cape Cod restaurants would kill for the view across broad tidal flats to the Boston city skyline. A youngish crowd hangs at the bar, while families, older couples and gangs of friends take the dining room tables. Live music is featured on weekend nights and Sunday afternoons. – – The Food – The menu is strong on seafood with contemporary accompaniments: pickled peppers and lemon caper aioili with the popular crispy calamari, or…
09/01/08
Good food, bad service
by AMEAR
On a lazy Labor Day afternoon we decided to stop by at the Red Rock since the location is so perfect right next to the ocean, plus the place had a cool vibe to it from the outside. We got a table right away, but that is where the good service stopped. We placed a very basic order for two salads and 1 chicken blt and it took forever for the food to come. No drink refills unless asked for. The food was good but it didn't make up for the lack of service. If you have the time and the patience to wait, then stop here, since the view is incredible.
- Pros: Incredible views of Boston
- Cons: Service
07/07/08
VERY DISAPPOINTED
by jms6576
I had gone to Red Rock a few years back with a group of people and we hung out at the bar and had apps and drinks which was great. The other night I decided I would try it for dinner.....WHAT A LET DOWN. First off, we were seated on the ramp that connects the bar and the dining area with the high traffic of patrons and waitstaff bombing by us and bumping my elbows...not a smart location for a table. We ordered the Yum Yum Ribs for an appetizer and apparently they must have thought I said hold the Yum Yum, because they were bland and had no flavor. We ordered out meals which were the Filet Mignon, mine wasn't bad althought the mushroom risotto had very little flavor, but the person I was with didn't get it the way they asked and the woman said she would take it back and have it cooked a lil more while they eat their sides??? Why would you want to eat your sides without your $36 Filet?? When we asked for a refill on our drinks, we didn't get them until after we were done eating. None the less, I WILL NOT BE RETURNING unless there are some MAJOR service changes and some taste to the food. Red Rock is given FAR TOO MUCH recognition than it really deserves, average food, average interior design, and below average service.
- Pros: nothing comes to mind except the view
- Cons: where should i start?
05/12/08
cold food & arrogance at a high price!
by piscesparadox
I'm going to keep this short- DON'T BOTHER. The food is terrible and a man with big coke bottle, black rimmed glasses who might be the owner is beyond rude! I will never eat there again and I hope you won't either. Lets stick together and teach this guy a lesson. Whatever happened to "the customer is always right"? I don't think this guy ever heard the saying.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Let me make a list.......
The Details on Red Rock Bistro & Bar
Where to Sit:
The greenhouse dining area has the best sunset views of Swampscott's wide harbor. Request a window table a day or two in advance.
Know Before You Go:
Make a picnic at the seawall: During warm weather, the restaurant operates a walk-up takeout window for fish-shack fare (mostly fried seafood) right on Humphrey Street.
Save Money:
On Mondays, from 11:30am until closing, a $1 menu is available at the bar. Selected items often include raw oysters, shrimp skewers and Angus beef sliders.
The Extras:
There's a kids menu with great deals for children dining with parents.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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