Rockit Bar & Grill

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22 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60610 (at Clark St and Waveland Ave)
Chicago, IL 60610

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(312) 645-6000
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Rockit Bar & Grill - Chicago, IL
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Rockit Bar & Grill - Chicago, IL
Rockit Bar & Grill - Chicago, IL
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Best

Rockit is a great place for a fun meal and drinks with friends and co-workers. The people that work there are really friendly and their food is elevated bar food. Great spot! ...

Worst

The food is not that great. The burgers are too greasy... the staff is a little slow.... you get a better deal at English.

everything on the menu is amaze 12/14/2006

are you kidding me?! the burger here is friggin' AMAZING... who needs a man when the fries are drenched in truffle oil!? but its no date-fries, they sprinkle it with fresh parsley and it gets all up in your grill. apparently the sister's chopped salad is quite the thing to order as well... not gonna lie, i tried it, it was fabo. dont forget to get the yam fries... you'll be eating them til youre beyond full. get valet so you can get inside quickly, but dont expect the tables to be cleaned off fast enough until youre actually sitting at your table. go there, seriously. Pros: friggin' amazing food Cons: the hostesses are special more
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Great for after work 11/19/2006

Myself and my co-workers love this bar for our happy hours. They have great snacks that all can share - the Calamari is excellent - and the drinks are shaken to perfection. Not the perfect Martini, but the staff is super sweet and willing to work on anything to make your "After 5" party perfect! more
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Great Atmosphere! 11/19/2006

A first class soundtrack plays non-stop upstairs and down. Kitchen stays open late...always a plus! Pros: music Cons: gets crowded more
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An OK place 11/1/2006

I have never gone to ROCKIT before because the line is always out the door at night. Luckily one afternoon my work had a business meeting here. The staff was average looking with not much enthusiasm for our table which was a bummer considering all the hype about ROCKIT. We had appetizers that were just great! The crowd was OK, but not all that. Pros: Cool place to just chill at. Cons: Staff snotty when they aren't even all that. more
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Rockit BURGER is a blast. 8/25/2006

The staff is super friendly and good eye candy. The Rockit burger made out of Kobe beef is dee-lish! Every time we're there it has the perfect crowd drinking fun cocktails like a 10 Cane mojitos. If you're in charge of planning the night with friends make sure to lead off @ Rockit. Pros: Comfort food with gourmet ingredients. Cons: After 10p there is a scene at the door to get in. more
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love it so much i got a job there... 8/19/2006

was at the westin while visiting and asked the concierge where to get a great bloody mary..."rockit!" the crabcake was so delicious, the service outstanding, and the place is very clean and appealing. once i moved here i applied and from the management to the waitstaff, everyone is so genuinely nice (and cute) i sometimes have to pinch myself. they treat their employees like gold! which in turn makes the employees treat the guests even better. as per the holding of credit cards at cocktail tables...it's not to offend or "treat you like a kid"...any high volume bar in downtown chicago will do the same. it's called business. cocktail tables are right by the front door, very convenient for someone who wants to walk out on a big tab. more
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User review by roxiebaby 3/28/2006

Rockit's a great bar--I never had their food but heard about how great it was because they won "favorite new restaurant in River North" so I decided to check it out. I had the Southwest Chopped Salad and split the Rockit Pockits appetizer (i guess they're known for these) with my friend. Seriously i was really impressed--it wasn't typical bar food loaded with grease!! Everything had very strong unique flavors and I will defenitely go back there for the food!! more
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Great Weekday Hangout for Mid-20s and up 12/1/2005

Rockit is the perfect spot for after-work gatherings, corporate events, or an evening with friends. The crowd is pretty classy and ranges from mid-20s and up. The downstairs provides a casual dining atmosphere while the upstairs allows customers to socialize and listen to great rock music. The staff is good-looking and friendly and adds to the night. I highly recommend the turkey burger! Pros: great staff, valet parking, great atmosphere Cons: crowded on weekends more
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Leave Your Credit Card Behind 4 Drinks 8/26/2005

I'm usually pretty chill about reviews, but when a waitress asks if she can hold my credit card in order for my friends and coworkers to drink at a cocktail table, I kinda feel as if I'm being treated like a kid. The place is great looking, but the vibe is very young and everyone looked the same (ie., fraternity scene). more
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GREAT PLACE 7/6/2005

I don't know if the above reviewer is mistaking Rockit for a different restaurant but he has obviously never been there. Although I'm sure Rockit warmly welcomes its gay clientele, it is not a gay bar. I did see a lot of attractive guys there but there were more girls dressed up looking for the single straight guys which were all over. Also, as far as the male go go dancers, I am a frequent visitor and have never seen them. The atmosphere is great thought even without the go go dancers. Check out the upstairs bar and pool area. Great food! Try the Kobe Burger! more
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Rock out at Rockit Bar & Grill 5/31/2005

Great restaurant and bar! The ambiance, food and staff were one of a kind! Will be a staple in Chicago!! more
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Hot Spot 1/1/2005

Great lunch spot- also a great place to go out on the weekends. Good food, better people- highly recommended! Pros: Food, Ambiance more
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Rockit Good! 7/20/2004

Rockin good time. Great bar, get a table overlooking Chicago Ave. Eye candy help! Pros: Music, Ambience more
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Owner Message

  • Rockit Bar & Grill, located in booming River North, puts Executive Chef James Gottwald?s contemporary twist on the traditional bar and grill. Offering outstanding casual American cuisine in a mouthwatering menu that includes signature pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, Rockit is the premier downtown hotspot, with the famous Rockit Burger being named the best in the nation by ?Good Morning America? as well as the restaurant itself being called one of the top concepts in the world by Conde Nast Traveler. The comfortable, stylish atmosphere, designed by Nate Berkus of the "Oprah Show," blends natural elements with sleek, modern design. An upstairs lounge offers casual dining, an island bar and fifty-inch flat screen plasmas throughout.

Editorial

  • The Scene
    The Wild West meets the big city in this masculine, multilevel space, which celeb designer Nate Berkus (you've seen him on "Oprah") has duded up with chocolate-leather chairs, rough-hewn wood tables and exposed-brick walls adorned with rustic framed mirrors. A stylish after-work crowd jostles for position at the bar, while model-pretty servers strain to hear dinner orders over the rock soundtrack.

    The Food
    Rockit serves up a comforting menu of updated bar and grill classics, from cobb salad and Black Angus meat loaf to jumbo shrimp cocktail and fish-and-chips. Thick-cut calamari rings with eggplant and tomato dip make for a satisfying starter; crab cake is surprisingly meaty and plump. Burger gourmands can indulge in the Rockit, made with Kobe beef and topped with a slab of seared foie gras and black truffles. Other faves include crispy-tender pork with tangy greens and Alaskan halibut with succotash and lemon butter.

  • 7/13/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-1:30am, Sat 10:00am-2:30am, Sun 10am-1:30am
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Cash, Discover, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central, Wrigleyville, North Side
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