Rock Bottom

Outdoor seating & a new menu

My mom and I had dinner at Rock Bottom last week before seeing The Book of Mormon. It was a beautiful evening and actually warm enough to sit outside, which is the main reason we chose it. I think Rock Bottom really does have one of the best patios in Milwaukee. It's along the river and the view is especially lovely from a high-top table.

That said, we soon learned that they just rolled out a new menu two days earlier. I've had some pretty solid food at Rock Bottom — not mind-blowing, but solid enough to keep me coming back every once in a while. But when we heard of the new menu, I felt like a guinea pig. What can you expect from a menu that's just two days old? 

You should expect: Not bad. But not great. I ordered street tacos, and the steak was a piece of work. They were also super messy, which is fine generally, but some more napkins (or better taco assemblage) would have been nice. And granted we were seated outside and food was bound to cool off, but I honestly don't know if these tacos were supposed to be hot or cold — because they were cold, and I'm pretty sure they were never hot to begin with. So add that to the list. 

My mom ordered a burger and said the same thing — not bad, but not great. When we left we agreed that we wouldn't necessarily be rushing back to Rock Bottom for the food. But for the outdoor ambiance, a drink, maybe an appetizer? Sure. And who knows? We tried the menu on day two; I'm sure it will improve with time. But I think I'll wait for someone else to report back before trying it again.