Comments on: Review: The Rookwood

By: Jordy

Jordy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:30:56 +0000

I work there. Try the roast beef sandwich and the house salad. Amazing. Not to mention the Chili.

By: JCD

JCD — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:38:46 +0000

The term ‘fresh and local’ is becoming rather meaningless, dontcha think? From the description of your meal, I would guess the fresh, local stuff was goetta that was processed into a cube in Covington and maybe a parsley garnish from their garden. I sure as hell hope the mussels weren’t local.

By: Peter Shoemaker

Peter Shoemaker — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:42:51 +0000

I went there this week and was very impressed. Have been there a few times in the past year and came out with mixed reviews. This last time I was extremely pleased with the new changes. The menu was changed up and all new drinks. I agree with Jim how the food was amazing. Boca quality and decent prices. I had the roast beef sandwich and the pizza app. The bartender was very helpful and made me an cocktail that was great. The design was changed and I like the feel. I will be back.

By: Jim Smalls

Jim Smalls — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:34:08 +0000

Blown away by the new menu. Jeremy, former executive chef from Boca, is now running the show. New food was best in the city. Prices are a bit high but was well worth it.

By: joe Neiheisel

joe Neiheisel — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:30:33 +0000

No doubt the best customer experience in town – these guys take care of you like an old friend – gets better every time – great drinks – great food – great place. Thanks for creating such a wonderful space – you guys are the best.

By: RB

RB — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:34:02 +0000

I’ve dined there three times and although the space is incredible, the menu was not very impressive. The prices were reasonable but I expected more enticing and creative choices. The food was good but not outstanding and service was unmemorable. Thanks for your post, Julie; it seems they’ve stepped things up a notch since my last visit & I’m looking forward to going back to try some things from the pickling bar. I saw their website is currently under construction so hopefully a new menu is underway!

By: gary

gary — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:56:20 +0000

rookwood? how about a cheesburger [NO FRIES} and one rum and coke,,,$19.10 total,,enough said,,

By: WestsideChick

WestsideChick — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:36:44 +0000

…just so you know, the Chef is from the Westside, the BEST side!

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By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:20:05 +0000

While I really like going to The Rookwood, I think I am going to just order some apps and a cocktail, foregoing their whole entree section. The sandwiches are decently priced, but I have been consistently underwhelmed with the quality. The last time I was there I had the Erkenbrecherburger, and it was a hot greasy mess. I had to resort to eating with with a knife and fork since the bun absorbed all the grease and was, for all intents and purposes, inedible. The visit before, I had some steak sandwich, and it was a train wreck. The steak was cold and chewy, the toppings wilted… I was embarrassed for them.

I haven’t tried anything from the “real” entree section, but the price jumps from ~$10/sandwich to ~$20+/entree. They lack any options in a $15-20 range, which is disappointing to me. I would be willing to try the higher priced entrees, but with the subpar quality of the sandwiches I can’t bring myself to do it.
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