Rock N’ Ribs
463 Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047
Rock N’ Ribs Menu
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Diabetics at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets serves burgers which are generally high in sodium and fat. Ensure that you pick the burgers which are light and doesn't contain too much sodium. Try ordering salads if you're concerned about your sugar intake and looking for healthy choices.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for Diabetics:
Johnny Rockets is a fine dining place for burgers, but you must be selective if you're a diabetic. Skip all kinds of dressing when you order a burger at Johnny Rockets as it will only spike the sodium content on your meal. Salads are often considered diabetic-friendly but not the ones at Johnny Rockets. Avoid Crispy Chicken Club Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as they are too high in sodium and fat.
Make sure you opt for water instead of the drinks available on the Johnny Rockets menu. Besides Diet Coke and Coffee, most of the drinks served at Johnny Rockets are high in sugar. Skip the shakes at Johnny Rockets to avoid high sugar intake. Breakfast is always preferred heavy for diabetics but most of the breakfast items on the Johnny Rockets menu are high in sodium and must be avoided.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Johnny Rockets:
Rocket Single Burger (1 Serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Bacon Cheddar Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 280mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Double Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 320mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Original Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 590mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea (8 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Sweet Potato Fries, Side (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 370mg sodium, 30g carbs, 10g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side of Fries (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 460mg sodium, 30g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Fast-food restaurants are your last resort if you are suffering from high BP. Most fast food restaurants including Johnny Rockets offer foods rich in sodium. High sodium intake can be even lethal for people concerned with high blood pressure. However, you can always try the salads or choose food without any extra dressing or side dishes to limit your sodium intake.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Blood Pressure
It is extremely important to avoid any kind of burgers with extra dressing at Johnny Rockets. You must also skip any kind of breakfast items except Pancakes at Johnny Rockets. Also, avoid Breakfast Belt Sandwich and Rocket Breakfast Burger at Johnny Rockets as both these items are too high in sodium. Also, avoid Crispy Chicken Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as well as any kind of dressing on other low-sodium salads available at Johnny Rockets. Skip shakes containing Oreo on the Johnny Rockets menu as Oreo shakes served at Johnny Rockets are high in sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Strawberry Chocolate Swirl Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 810 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 30g), 300mg sodium, 90g carbs, 90g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Rocket Single Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 110mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Apple Juice (10 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 30mg sodium, 30g carbs, 30g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Johnny Rockets
Burgers fall into the fast-food category and most fast-food items are high in cholesterol. If you're suffering from high cholesterol, then it is advised that you skip any meal with excessive fat and sugar.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Cholesterol
You must skip all types of dressing on your burger. Also, avoid burgers like Smoke House Burger at all costs from Johnny Rockets menu. Skip all the drinks except coffee, iced tea, and diet coke as they are completely unhealthy for people with high cholesterol. Breakfast items on Johnny Rockets are very high in cholesterol and it is strictly recommended to avoid all the breakfast items on their menu including the sandwiches.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Johnny Rockets
Kids Cappuccino Crunch Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 740 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 20g), 310mg sodium, 100g carbs, 80g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Black Bean Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Spicy Houston Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 700mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Kids Banana Shake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat20g), 190mg sodium, 60g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 230mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
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Q & A on Johnny Rockets
Who owns Johnny Rockets?
Johnny Rockets is founded by Ronn Teitelbaum. Today, the restaurant chain is owned by Sun Capital Partners.
Does Johnny Rockets serve breakfast?
Yes, Johnny Rockets has a separate breakfast section, especially for breakfast meal. Johnny Rockets serves breakfast all day and night.
Where is Johnny Rockets located near me?
There are over 320 Johnny Rockets outlets across the United States. You can find a Johnny Rockets restaurant nearby using our Restaurant Listings directory.
What time does Johnny Rockets open and close?
All Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States opens at 8 AM and stays open till 9 PM. Some Johnny Rockets restaurants stay open till midnight at some locations.
Does Johnny Rockets have gluten-free?
Johnny Rockets offers a wide range of gluten-free items. You can opt for the gluten-free bun to turn your burger into a gluten-free burger. For assurance, you can check out Johnny Rockets gluten-free menu.
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About Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a restaurant franchise headquartered in the United States. The American restaurant chain features 1950s diner-style restaurant format with individual jukebox stations, red vinyl seats, chrome accents, etc. There are around 320 Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States.
Ron Teitelbaum from Los Angeles, California founded Johnny Rockets as a recreation of the 1940s vintage themed malt shops of his childhood. The first Johnny Rockets began its operations on June 6, 1986. Johnny Rockets specializes in American burgers and sandwiches as well as offers salads, starters, and shakes to enrich your dining experience at Johnny Rockets.
Healthy Food Options at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a fast-food restaurant and finding healthy food at Johnny Rockets can be a bit tricky. While you can always opt for the salads and healthy shakes at Johnny Rockets for healthy options, there are also some healthy burgers and sandwiches which you can bet on. Ensure that the sugar, sodium, and cholesterol is in check when you order food at Johnny Rockets.
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Address :
463 Rand Road
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047 - Phone (847) 847-1690
- Website https://www.rocknribsbbqlz.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Happy Hour : No
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Peter N.
Decided to try this place tonight after helping some friends move. We've been looking for a good place for ribs and this unassuming storefront peeked out when we drove by it in the parking lot. I won't lie when I say that I was worried that this place was pretty empty for 8p on a Friday evening. The menu is short and sweet. Not too complicated but with enough variety to keep it interesting. Music was great and the decor was very in keeping with the theme of the name of the restaurant. The owners were very friendly and made us feel welcome and didn't rush us at any point. Onto the food: we got several things from the menu. Several things that make us want to go back. The Sriracha Sticky Wings were amazing. Crispy, slightly sticky, and a nice balance of sweet and spicy. They were too overly sauced and I was disappointed I had to share. My favorite thing off the menu so far. The Fixx is a mountain of fries, topped with pulled pork, pico de gallo, and a fried egg. Yes, a fried egg. These were amazing, but I feared the calorie count if I'd had more than a few bites. Definitely an app to share. Entrees: pulled pork over Mac and cheese was great. Also tried the brisket over Mac and cheese which was not as good. The brisket released some juices which basically watered down the pasta underneath. Pass on the brisket. I got the brisket dinner. I've had better, but I'll state that I'm from Texas and used to a very tender and fatty brisket. This was a bit dry for my taste. My husband for the competition ribs. These were some great ribs. Lean, meaty, and with the sauce, very good. If you want ribs, definitely a good choice. Sides: Mac and cheese is mediocre. A bit bland, but sufficiently cheesy. Could have used a bit more salt. The coleslaw suffered the same mediocrity. Also needed some salt. The beans were really quite good and well-seasoned although a bit on the sweet side. If you like baked beans, worth a try. Cheesy potatoes. Next time we'll be getting a large order of this. Amazingly delicious. Great flavor, great texture, the way cheesy potatoes should be. Next time I go back, I'm ordering wings for myself and maybe a side of cheesy potatoes for myself as well. I'll probably try the adult fries because I love garlic (these are fries drizzled with garlic butter and crumbled blue cheese). I'll avoid the brisket and hope that someone gets ribs so I can have a couple. Rock 'n Ribs does some things right: pork and potatoes mainly. Could use some work on their beef and some of their sides.
(4)Jenna V.
Went here for the first time yesterday with my husband and our neighbors. The food was spectacular. Everything is home made/made from scratch. I had the cornbread, coleslaw, cheesy potatoes, Mac and cheese and the pulled pork. Everything was delish and I could stop eating although I was stuffed. The staff was incredibly friendly, the restaurant was clean and I love how they played old school videos on the TVs. Alice was incredibly friendly and even let us try some dessert samples, the chocolate cake was top notch!!! We will definitely be returning and telling all of our family and friends about this place!
(5)Moises C.
Thought I try out the new BBQ joint in town. Got there at 12:10 on Monday for lunch and immediately was refused service. The gentlemen up front seemed flustered and was very rude. Shame, I was looking forward to try something new, not many options in LZ. Not a great way to attract customers.
(1)Jordan E.
I went to rock in ribs for lunch today. Terrible experience. I paid 16 dollars for a small portion of mediocre brisket. Make the trip go to real urban bbq in Lincolnshire. 13 dollars more than you can finish in a sitting and way way way better quality. Sides were mediocre at best. Won't go back will actively tell others to stay away.
(1)Mark D.
I've really enjoyed my two experiences here. The food and service were terrific. The portions seem a bit small, however, I never leave hungry, and for a guy like me who'd eat oversized portions of this food any day, that's probably a good thing. Very lucky to have Rock 'N Ribs as a food option here in LZ.
(4)Craig E.
Great BBQ! I found this place tucked in behind the American Charter Bank in LZ's Village Square. I've already been there twice, and will continue now that I know where to get my rib fix. I'm originally from the south where BBQ, and especially ribs, are a serious affair. This place nails it. I've had ribs ("Competition" ribs) both times and they were fantastic. Very tender, and a great homemade BBQ sauce that enhances (not smothers) the meat itself. They have several sandwiches and even salads that looked good on other customer plates - I'll try those when I tire of the ribs; which will be a while. The sides were far better than I'm used to at a BBQ place. The Creamy Mac & Cheese had to be made from some really good Wisconsin Cheddar, and they have several different type of Fries that make you wonder why you've been putting ketchup on fries your entire life. I've had the 'Adult Fries' twice - hand cut, freshly made fries with bleu cheese - absolutely wonderful! Good selection of beers and drinks! The atmosphere is really cool. Rock and Roll memorabilia and professional shots of menu items are on the wall, great music playing, and serious concert stage lighting in the middle (hard to describe, but it looks like they may have concerts sometimes). Glad to find this place!
(5)Lisa R.
We have eaten here twice. Went the first time when we found a coupon and thought we would give it a try. Ate IN the restaurant the first time. Neat atmosphere, nice and clean. Staff was helpful and courteous. Tried the pulled pork and chicken. Really enjoyed them. The Mac and cheese rocked. Fries were good. My son enjoyed the chicken wings and I LOVED the baked beans. The second time we went we carried out. My kids split the nachos which were yummy, but probably would have been better AT the restaurant. Ribs were better at the place as well. I enjoyed a salad- pulled chicken was great. Don't go here for the greatest ribs you will ever eat, but if you want some yummy bbq, I would definitely recommend.
(4)Arlene B.
The place is immaculate and the ribs were amazing. The sides are also delicious as I had the cheesy potatoes and cole slaw which was really good. Amazing experience!
(5)Mike D.
BBQ aficionado (not quite connoisseur) here to review Rock 'n Ribs in LZ. I travel to Austin TX for work several times a year and frequent the likes of the Salt Lick, Rudy's, Stiles Switch and several others. The only two places in the CHI-area I have frequented that can compare to Austin BBQ is Real Urban BBQ, and Smoque. These two places smoke their meat for 13+ hours, and it shows. Smoke ring? Check. Smoky flavor? Check. Juicy and pull-apart tender? Check. Yes, the bar is high. Upon pulling into the parking lot of the strip mall BBQ joint "Rock n' Ribs" immediately, something was missing...I didn't smell smoke. Around most BBQ places you can smell the smoke for several hundred yards depending on the wind, but here, nothing. The finicky powers that be on the LZ board must have forced the owners to put in some fancy smoke containment system. Walking past a patio where a few professional were taking their lunch break, I entered the building to find a clean and warm atmosphere. The rock theme is well done, not in your face, nice colors, newly remodeled, very clean and warm. I personally prefer the whole picnic table and wax paper thing this place was more than fine. There was something missing though...still no smoke. Approaching the counter I met Terry, who I think is the owner. First question was "So, how long do you smoke your brisket?"...at which point Terry told me the following, and I paraphrase "We don't smoke anything here, we use a proprietary technique for our BBQ. But, trust me, our brisket and all of our meats are just as good as smoked meats. "BLASPHEMY"!!! I learned a long time ago, if it ain't smoked, you can't call it BBQ. Roasted, baked, grilled, braised, fried, but not BBQ (even wikipedia says BBQ is low and slow over high smoke fule). Resisting the urge to walk out and drive 20 minutes to Real Urban in Vernon Hills, I thought I would entertain this heresy and asked for a sample of the brisket. Hmmm....not bad...not bad at all. I ended up ordering the 3-2-1, 3 slides of pork, brisket and chicken, 2 ribs and 1 side of mac and chese...here is how I rate them: Brisket - 3 stars. They were tender, juicy, good texture, passed the pull test, but without a caramelized bark, and smoke taste I can't go higher than 3 because you put BBQ on the door and that's what I was expecting. Much better than the brisket at Mariano's, (even though that IS smoked) but not on the level of the others I mentioned earlier. Ribs - 4 stars. - Really juicy, lean and fall of the bone tender, probably their best meat. Still missing the smoke, but something was refreshing about the purity of the meat shining through. Pork and Chicken 3 stars - a bit dry and again, missing the smoke flavor. Mac and cheese 4 stars - actually very good, with a blend of cheeses and big sea shell macaroni that you easily stab and scoop. Corn bread - 4 stars - really good, with bits of corn. Seemed home-made, if not they fooled me. Sauces - 4 stars. The spicy is nice and spicy, just how I like it. The sweet was really good too. Ultimately for a BBQ fanatic like myself, this place would be rated much lower because technically it is not BBQ. Then again, not everyone loves the smoke flavor, and if you don't this place is very well done from the food to the service to the atmosphere. If I were catering a party, I may consider calling these guys because they seem reliable and for the general population, the meat is really, really good. 4 stars for above average food, friendly staff and clean/pleasing atmosphere.
(4)K Y.
Yummy siracha wings, delicious BBQ pork sandies and awesome sides. Clean restaurant and friendly staff. You are going to need a few napkins and a bib.
(4)Max R.
So the owner really cares about her restaurant. It's clean and nice atmosphere, good seating etc.. And hey it's in LZ! She acts like she cares about her food but then you get it and it's not good, just ok. The portions are tiny. I got ribs, half of them the meat was over cooked to a point where it was rock hard. I told her about it and she gave me less than what I had on my plate to replace the hard ones. You'd think she would replace it with at least a couple more... Even though I was very nice about it and apologizing for complaining, she took it to heart and was no longer nice to us. This place is clearly owned and ran by amateurs. Better off driving a little farther down 22 to 22 and old Mchenry to Smokin T's. Or even driving to Arlington Heights down 12 to JD's would be better! Lol. This place is so bad it's almost comical. 2 stars for the cleanliness of the restaurant. And that's generous!
(2)JH K.
What a great BBQ restaurant which we happened upon while running errands. I had the BBQ pulled pork sandwich w/ corn bread and my hubby had the burger w/sweet potato fries. The food was absolutely positively awesome! Yum! Everything was fresh and tasty. Be sure to try both of the homemade BBQ sauces as well. What a great find in a cool environment. Nothing like listening to Pat Benatar while enjoying a good meal. And the owner Alice...what an absolute sweetheart! She chatted with us a bit and it was so interesting to hear her story of how she and her husband got into the business. All her delicious recipes that we as patrons get to enjoy. And side note..,perfect portion sizes. We will for sure be back!
(5)Lyndsay T.
This is a really cool unexpected place. Great food and cool ambience. They have old albums lining the walls. I hear they have bands there also. Food is delish and the owners are hands on and very nice.
(5)Cynthia S.
Really great food, friendly and fast service. Although we did take out, their inside was comfortable, plenty of tables and bigger than I expected.
(4)Robin C.
Delish bbq and awesome music videos guaranteed to make us 40 some things feel old. Ribs were tender and perfectly sauced. Pulled pork over mac and cheese is yummy too.
(5)Melissa M.
Great local place to more than fulfill your cravings for barbecue! Definitely have to check it out if you live nearby, the Competition ribs are very worth it, delicious to split for two and the spicy sauce is an awesome addition! The staff is also very friendly and the owners were very sweet to check up on us to make sure we were enjoying everything, which we were! Fries were yummy too, hope they add a baked potato option!
(5)Joe C.
I've been to other BBQ places in the area and Rock 'n Ribs is the best! Keep up the good work!
(5)Julie S.
Good was outstanding, portions a tad small. I had ribs, excellent. It's in a strip mall but has potential of being a outstanding restaurant. No table service, you walk in order and you pick up. All homemade cornbread and sides. They had homemade desserts and the music is good old rock n roll.
(5)Edwin G.
I'll get straight to the point this place is expensive given the portion size. Ribs not what I was hoping for. I came here because I was looking for some great tasting ribs... What I got was ribs that I could cook at home myself. Not that they were bad but they were not the traditionally smoked ribs I was looking for. These seemed to be boiled ribs then cooked over a stove which I divulge at home from time to time. You are better off buying some ribs at Costco and cooking them yourself saving your wallet. Ribs seemed to lack sauce and the extra sauce container I received was the size of the tiny ketchup cups you get at McDonald's, that was a surprising disappointment. I also ordered some chicken for which I had to ask if it was in the bag because of the small serving size. I believe it was $11 bucks for a fist size amount of chicken. Again Costco you get an entire chicken for $5. The sides were different in a good way. They forgot to include my baked bean with bacon side to boot even after reassuring me everything was in there. Again three spoons full here and I could have finished the side. They seem like great people just need to reduce cost to keep me coming back.
(3)Liberty F.
I love the looks of this place, but the sliders clearly were missing something! The sauce was missing something and more importantly I did not taste much smokey BBQ taste with the pulled chicken, brisket and pork. It looks like this place needs to buy a smoker. The ribs were delicious as well as the sauce, they are not fall off the bone ribs, but very yummy and will be ordering them again. Strangely the guy behind the counter did not recommend them! *rolls eyes* I also really liked their beefy baked beans. If you want the best *smoked* BBQ in the area, still nothing else holds a candle to Smokin T's in Long Grove!
(3)Andrea N.
Great new find! My mom & I were super hungry and shopping at the trader joes/tj maxx nearby. We stopped in around 2 pm for a late lunch. Everything was delicious. We both got the taco Tuesday BBQ pulled pork tacos and some tomato soup....SO yummy. The owners were so friendly and they gave us samples to try the brisket and cheesy potatoes...those were good too! Alice makes cakes on the side and we happened to have a family birthday party that weekend so we ordered carrot cake and yellow cake with chocolate ganache.They were the best cakes I've had in a long time and my extended family agreed! Will be stopping in for food for packer gameday soon :)
(5)Michael H.
Very good ribs, cooked right and nice sauce. Tried the Fixx as an app, it felt like an explosion of flavor in my mouth. The side of cheesy potatoes are excellent. The desserts are freshly baked and taste great. The staff was very friendly and made sure my visit was enjoyable. The decor was great if you a fan of rock music. Classic rock album covers embrace the walls and the T.V's playing classic music videos was a nice touch. I will be sure to return.
(5)David S.
This is a very good barbecue restaurant. The servings are good sized and the music is great and not too loud. Very friendly service.
(5)Ted H.
I have visited this BBQ place twice for lunch now. They make the best BBQ that I've had in the area, all of their meat is lean and absolutely delicious. The customer service is excellent, you can tell that they really care about their customers. The first time I visited I ordered the sampler plate that consisted of a pulled pork slider, a beef brisket slider and a pulled chicken slider with a side of Mac and cheese. All of the food was excellent though my personal favorite was the pulled pork, which is perfect! I also sampled their cheesy potato and baked beans sides, both were outstanding. On my second visit I ordered the pulled pork BBQ nachos, again I was amazed at the quality of food that was brought to my table. Truly excellent BBQ. I sampled their signature wings this visit as well, they were cooked to perfection, sweet and a little bit of heat, and crispy. This is my favorite restaurant in lake Zurich now, I cannot reccomend this place highly enough. Make sure you try their bbq sauces that they make in house, the spicy one is particularly great.
(5)Harry P.
I'm glad the place has so many positive reviews, but my experience unfortunately cannot echo them. The place was clean, albeit gimmicky inside. A few TV's playing music videos, a few others playing the basketball game. A few prints of bands on the wall, but nothing else really rock'n' about the ambiance. Despite being pretty empty, the food took forever to come out. I understand, it's prep'ed to order, but so is the food at many other places much faster than this place. The food itself was so-so. The pulled chicken was good, but the portion was WAY too small for the price. The mac and cheese was borderline flavorless; maybe they forgot the salt. The cheesy potatoes were kind of bizarre... The flavor reminded me of that of the scalloped potatoes from the old "Carson's Ribs", but the potatoes themselves were shredded like hash-browns, and they were woefully under-cooked. The result was an odd experience in your mouth, where the good taste and the bizarre firm, "piecey" texture just didn't mesh. I finished them, but only because the amount of chicken that was provided was so skimpy. The cornbread was average, and I expected better from a BBQ place. Compare to the cornbread at Beelow's, for example, and it's a no-contest. I would think the cornbread at a BBQ place would beat the cornbread at a steak joint, but no such luck. The chopped chicken salad was boring. I know, I know -- who gets a salad at a BBQ joint? Well, I do, and it's a good litmus test of working outside your "niche". Not only was the salad lacking in diversity ingredient-wise, but the chicken had nothing "BBQ" about it -- just a boring, dry chicken breast. Innovate a little bit, will ya? How about a grilled BBQ chicken breast, or a portion of the pulled chicken mixed into the salad? Why in the world would you stop at a plain old chicken breast at a BBQ joint? At very least make the dressing BBQ-oriented (BBQ ranch, for example). The salad was a failure and as it stands should be only ordered by vegetarians dragged to a BBQ place as a cruel joke (pick out the chicken, of course; you won't be missing anything). All in all, not a place I'm planning to revisit -- and not a place I'd recommend.
(2)Joe M.
The brisket had a good flavor to it, with a good tasting sauce. The biggest problem is the portion size is comparable to a kids meal for $14. The Mac n cheese was cold and they had to microwave it for me. Fries were ok, nothing spectacular. There are better places out there....
(2)Spencer L.
Rock N' Ribs is a new-ish BBQ joint that comes as a real refreshing treat in the fast food wasteland that is Lake Zurich, IL. The management is extremely friendly here. Alice has treated my friend Adam and I like good friends since we have been going here (every couple weeks or so) since they opened. The "cash machines" they use here are iPads (or some sort of tablet) with a restaurant/cash register software and it's pretty damn cool. Always appreciate businesses taking advantage of new technology. The atmosphere is enjoyable -- the TV screens adorning each corner of the restaurant play both classic and obscure music videos and live performance footage (all genres) -- it's a great touch and keeps you entertained while waiting for the food to arrive. I usually come in and get the Korean BBQ Tacos (which I think are only served on Tuesdays?) and they are phenomenal. Not a huge portion, but the cashier will tell you that to begin with, they don't hide the fact. You get a side with it and I always get the Mac N' Cheese. It's creamy and delicious -- they use big shells as opposed to actual macaroni noodles. I appreciate them, as they hold in more of the cheese sauce (which saves me the embarrassment of cleaning the bowl with my finger... ha). I've yet to try the ribs which is kind of stupid on my part seeing as it is a BBQ restaurant with award winning ribs -- I will soon. I've also had the Pulled Pork Mac N' Cheese and it's very good, but again, it's not a hefty enough portion -- requires an extra side or something to make it feel like a full meal. I will certainly keep returning to Rock N' Ribs!
(4)Kevin D.
It feels and tastes like a fast food franchise. If that's what it is, then decent food. Otherwise barely so so food. At this price point I like the fast casual self order concept to save me the tip.
(3)Chad W.
SMALL Portions. For the prices they are extremely small portions. The decor is cool. The service is great. The BBQ is good but not great. For our area it's not bad. But I just can't see paying $7 for a small pork sandwich. We went there on a Saturday. We got 3 pork sandwiches, 1 side, 1 order wings, one children's pulled chicken 1 can of soda and 1 bottle of water. $41. For a quick lunch I found it pricey for small portions. That being said, It's not a bad place.
(3)Linda B.
Ordered carry out. Ready in about 15 min. Very tender pulled pork. Dinner includes 2 sides. The cheesy potatoes were great and the cornbread was moist. Also great Dutch Apple pie! We'll be back again!
(5)Mike N.
Great little spot. The baby back ribs were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Cheesy potatoes were also good. Nice to see something unique in Lake Zurich
(5)Matt L.
Not bad, but not great. Fun atmosphere and great staff. Food is just ok and, in my opinion, a little overpriced. Portions can be a little bigger for what you're paying for. Sauces were nothing to write home about and the ribs were just 'OK." They're in my hood and seems like a cool place so I'll likely be back, but there a better BBQ places a short drive away (see Smokin' Ts or Real Urban)
(3)Teresa D.
So excited to have a place like this in lake Zurich. The food is excellent. The service is friendly. The atmosphere is lively and casual. Easily my fave is the amazing Cobb salad. Huge portion for the cost. My kids had the ribs and cornbread. We will definitely go back for more of this home cooking!
(5)Joshua B.
Walking in the place was clean. The staff taking our order was very nice. We ordered the Champion ribs and brisket. The ribs were prepared well. We did not care for the sauce. The brisket was like from a deli. We did not like the presentation in the paper bowl. It didn't seem hand cut. Both meats were barely warm. For sides we had the Mac N cheese which was watery, luke warm, and did not have a cheesy taste. Coleslaw seemed from a deli or a 5 lb tub. Huge chunks of cabbage were unappealing. Baked beans were ok, but were not special. My mom has the same recipe. Corn muffin seemed pre packaged. It seems like this isn't a restaurant but a place to heat up mass produced items. I did find it difficult to believe our order was ready less than 5 minutes after we ordered. Sadly, we won't be back.
(1)B T B.
I came back for about 10th time tonight. I had the beef brisket on Mac and cheese. It was so delicious. It has to be my new favorite
(5)Vinnie V.
We brought our son here for his birthday. This was our first visit and the owner was very friendly. We ordered the full slab of ribs and we all really enjoyed them. The decor was cool and the music was good (got some great pics of our son next to the cool album covers). We had a very nice time and the owner and staff even brought out a cupcake with a candle in it for my son's bday. Class act! We will definitely be coming back.
(5)Dennis O.
The place was horrible! The cost of everything was way out of line with the quality. The gal at the register was nice, but after she instructed the kitchen that two of the orders were without sauce, they sauced them up anyway. I won't be back. I ventured out of my comfort zone a bit when I wanted to take my future mother in law some place different for Valentines Day. Big mistake. $43 and some change for 1/3 slab ribs, Beef Brisket dinner, and Pulled Pork dinner. No drinks even, just water! As far as I'm concerned, save your money. Find somewhere else to go. Just a big disappointment for me. The only good remark I can make is about the décor. I for one go to a restaurant for the food. Scenery is just a bonus.
(1)Gregg D.
This place was really good, and that is an understatement. Very friendly astmoaphere, family-owned, and owned locally. The ribs were great, not too much sauce, and definitely cooked to flavor. . They play great music videos, and place is decorated wonderful. Highly recommended
(5)Mary S.
This place is fantastic! A local gem hidden in Lake Zurich! The atmosphere is inviting and very clean. Met the owner and he is very kind. The food is excellent, I recommend trying the pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwich.
(5)Robert B.
I would actually give 3.5 stars if I could, but 3 is fair here. The staff at the registers were engaging and had thoughtful opinions, which is a good start! I liked the ribs with the tender meat and the slight pull needed to get the meat from the bone ( some call this a nice bite and I prefer to falling off the bone). The pulled pork was juicy and a nice portion. The sides were a bit inconsistent. The Mac n cheese was very creamy...but I needed a touch off salt and pepper. My daughter thought it could have used more chese -- which would have added my salt too. The cheesy potatoes were cool, but the taste was there. The fries were good, but I would prefer mine crispier. All in all I think this is a nice, unique choice in LZ and one that I will return to. I suspect it will continue to improve. I hope it does. There was a very good number of patrons which is a good start here. Lastly, loved sitting and listening to MY music and watching the videos. Good luck and enjoy!!
(3)Alan M.
I must admit that I was very disappointed in the food. So close and I really wanted it to be great but just the opposite. Now, I just have to continue to go to Elmwood Park for great ribs. Rosati's down the street, in spite of being a pizza place, was far better than this place. Plus, the owner/guy behind the register promised a Veterans discount which, of course, didn't happen. Sorry but I had hoped for a new best place and this is NOT it. Avoid and they probably will go away.
(1)Ron B.
Great place to eat. We had the sampler with corn and the chilli. It was wonderful. Great atmosphere; they played a Rainbow music video where to you have that happening? Lake Zurich needs this place and so do I.
(5)Cletus T.
Wife and I went in to try it after discovering it "appeared" out of no where in the shopping center where Trader Joe's is. It's ok. I had Brisket and wife had the pork. Did seem like average-attempt BBQ (which is good - plenty of folks figure out a way to hose up BBQ) if a little pricey (I think I had ~18 french fries). Seemed to have a volume issue with the TV's as one video would come on at a low volume then the next one would blow us out of our seats...making the attempt to chat with someone an olympic sport....anyway, I feel like there's an attempt to tie the BBQ & the "Rock" theme into a value proposition that's just missing a connection . . . not sure. Again, I'd go back & see that happening to throw some variance into the other BBQ joints I enjoy in the area. I'm glad there's this option.
(2)Ioana I.
Good food. I liked the ribs and hamburger. Especially the latter has a very good meat and a different good tasting bun. The stuffed jalapeño peppers are delicious. Clean nice restaurant with friendly personnel.
(4)Jeanette W.
The place was very clean. My son ate the chicken tacos and i had a slab of ribs. They were both excellent, My daughter really enjoyed the mac and cheese. They brought out a sample of beans and a dish similar to potatoes augrauten that were very flavorful. You can tell the food was made with high quality fresh ingredients. Staff was friendly and we will return.
(4)Jeff H.
Very clean establishment with friendly, fun staff to work with. Met Terry, very personable and energetic guy that seems open to feedback and suggestions. The environment is comfortable, like the circa-1980s vibe complete with rare music videos playing on four screens. Cheesy potatoes live up to the hype you've been reading, and the meat was tender and very good. All that said, I'll generously give them four stars. The simple reason: portions and price. Fifteen bucks for a pulled pork dinner with two sides isn't in and of itself a problem to me, so long as the portions are generous. I have to admit doing a double take when the server brought my plate and I saw the amount of pulled pork portioned out for the meal. It was essentially a french fry boat filled about half way with good quality meat. Its just not a maximum value with portions that small at that price. The best bbq places I've had in my day are places that may charge rates like that, but you get plenty of food to go along with it. Feedback to Terry and Alice would be to start offering combo plates and ramp up the portions a little if the prices are going to stay at their current rates. Told Terry on the way out I'd definitely be back to try something else. I like what I'm reading about the ribs, so maybe that is the encore meal.
(4)Jeff J.
The food is very good. The spicy bbq sauce is very good. To me the portion were small. They don't have collard greens though.The corn bread is homemade. It is worth your time to try the place.I do like what they have done.
(4)jan l.
we went for lunch today, expecting nothing. we are kind of picky about smoked food, we have been smoking our own food for 25 years, happily. the food here is excellent, flat out excellent. we have never gone to a restaurant that specializes in smoked food, and left loving theirs more than ours. we have perfected what we do for our tastes. that being said? the food was fabulous! the ribs were excellent, the smoked pork, chicken and brisket were delicious. and the sriracha chicken wings were also great!! the service was fine. the owner was at the counter when we got there, and not terribly personable. but we never saw him again. he was in the back, and i was sorry we couldn't tell him how much we enjoyed the food. and one thing i would change? when there's no one in the restaurant, i would walk the food to the table, instead of calling out a number. we were there on a sunday, around 3:00. with one other table, i think bringing the food out is a nice touch.. we drove about 40 mins from lake in the hills to try this place, and will gladly do it again!!
(5)Virginia M.
Sorry....was excited about a new BBQ restaurant nearby but wont go back. Ribs were fatty and mediocre. Pulled pork, although tasted alright, was meager. Cole slaw had a very vinegary after taste. Did not care for beans at all. We will continue to go to Mchenry to The Hickory Pit.
(2)chris s.
So glad this restaurant opened!! I have been there numerous times and the food is always great. The ribs, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw and wings are the best I have ever had. The owners and managers are wonderful. They really care about their customers. Nice atmosphere and great place to carry out from too. This place is a keeper!!
(5)Sheila E.
Where did this place come from?!!! Finally I don't have to drive to Chicago to get my BBQ fix. I went there a couple weeks ago (I think they just recently opened) for lunch, and have been back twice since then. For lunch I had a pork sandwich. I'm used to a pulled pork, but this was different and great. Thick slices of pork, piled high with lots of smokey flavor! Since going back from dinner I've had the ribs twice. They have two types of ribs, one is a few bucks more and called a "competition" rib (they have a trophy for winning some big BBQ event - it's taller than my 13 year old son!). The competition ribs are awesome. Moist, meaty, and their rub is out of this world. It has a nice, crusty char that's perfect with the smokey, moist meat on the bone. They have several different sauces, and I was told they're homemade. I loved the spivey sauce, and it definitely wasn't from a jar. I tried different sides each time. Apparently one of the owners is the cook - and she can cook! Try the Sriracha Sticky Wings or the Chunky Chili on Mac & Cheese. Atmosphere is top notch, lots of Rock and Roll memorabilia, good tunes playing, and cold beer. Almost forgot - grab a brownie for a buck or so. It has something in the middle (Carmel, nuts,...) that's fantastic. Gotta figure how to make those at home.
(5)Alessandra P.
Love the food, good atmosphere. Personally not a rock fan, but still worth to come for the food. The sweet fries are amazing.
(4)Brian P.
I think the service was better then the food. I had the "regular" ribs and they kind of reminded me of chillis. While they were better then that. It wasn't much better. There sides do seem to be all homemade. There slaw was really good. My wife said there Mac n cheese was a bit bland. There sauce was pretty good. All in all, didn't blow my socks off. But they were decent. I will be going back to try there sriracha sticky wings. I am a bit of a sriracha junky. But if your going to a BBQ joint ya have to try there ribs first if you ask me. My wife had the brisket sand. It was very small. For a $9 sandwich. Looked like an 8th grade sandwich bun. As I said I will go again to try the wings. But as for ribs, there is a better quality not to far away.
(3)Twiggy M.
Excellent homemade food and atmosphere! Love that we have a new place in Lake Zurich to eat! My family and I have had the ribs, brisket, and chili nachos. All very good-no complaints! We will make this a place where we go to often!
(5)Ed F.
Unfortunately this place will be closed in 6-8 months unless they change something. High prices, small portions in a highly competitive market spells disaster. Brisket is just OK. Have had brisket all over, this is just fair. Will try again in two months to see if they get the message. Too bad , the place is clean and the people friendly.
(1)Darwin R.
Talk about fate, i have been delivering helium behind this strip mall for ten years now and I've watched establishments come and go, so being a chef (part time ) and a foodie, imagine my delight when i learned a rib joint was going in. Ok , i know what your thinking, BBQ , again? But wait, Terry and Alice are award winners just go in and see the trophy for your self. On to the food, everything is made from scratch in house! The only thing missing was a cattle truck pulling up out back. I had the half slab and Mac n Cheese! Ribs, fall off the bone tender , full of robust flavor. The sauce, sweet, savory and again full of flavor, i can see why that trophy sits proudly on the counter! The Mac n Cheese started like most others, mac n cheesy but then Alice brought me her sauce and the tables turned! A very flavorful upgrade i must say, it should be the only sauce allowed near the mac in this establishment! Terry and Alice are just great people and have brought a great place to LZ and i shall frequently visit. My only critique would be, wet naps with each rib order would be great, but hey , thats why God invented soap and water!
(4)Jon B.
Went there with a friend for dinner and the quality of the food was just ok....especially for the price. I had the pulled pork which tasted pretty bland. My friend had the brisket which he said tasted like it was slow cooked in an oven with a smoke taste added to it. Smokin' T's in LG is a MUCH better option.
(2)JP H.
Fantatic! I expected to like the brisket, but the sides were a complete surprise. Most restaurants would focus on the main dish at the expense of the extras, yet Rock 'n Ribs manages to do it all with excellence. Everything is homemade from family recipes. I was visiting Chicago from Madison and was glad that I dropped by.
(5)J S.
YUMMMMMM!!!!!! Excellent food, excellent staff, excellent service!!! Can't wait to go back!!! Fresh made to order BBQ right in Lake County!
(5)Maddi R.
I liked this place because it was so clean & kept-up.
(5)Jen R.
Wanted to like it. Sent my husband for take out on a Saturday. Was really looking forward to the BBQ chicken & Mac n cheese since I had heard good things about it. My fam got the ribs and pulled pork. It took an hour & 15 minutes for him to get our food & when he got home the Mac n cheese was still frozen in the middle, not cold, frozen (we live 2 minutes away) plus the portion sizes were really small. For $12 I would expect more than a literal cup of Mac n cheese & a literal cup of pulled chicken. Plus my daughters ribs were $8 for a small slab. We get a full slab at Mariano's for the same price. The sweet potato fries were the exact same ones I have in my freezer. Like I said, really wanted to like it. LZ is seriously lacking in good takeout places. My husband said they really need to get their service figured out. The cash registers was spitting out the same numbers etc. He said it looked like a riot was about to start. I don't mind paying $ for BBQ if it's good but so far it's not worth it. Maybe we'll try again after they've been open for longer.
(1)Steve J.
I'm very picky when it comes to BBQ - great food, especially the brisket. Try the sampler to get a taste of everything - it's great. Family owned and operated, they made me feel like family.
(4)Tom S.
Food OK at best. Wings were best of items tried. The main reason for low review was portion size way small and price way to large. Smok t's is expensive but very good with large portion size. Smok t's will be my go to place.
(2)Tammy C.
This place is AWESOME! The food was great! I got the ribs and my daughter and husband both tried the pulled pork on the Mac n Cheese. All of us loved our food. The ribs were tender and the Mac n Cheese was was creamy. The cornbread had actual kernels in it too (clearly home made). You can't buy fresh!
(5)Mike W.
The sauces are fabulous! Really outstanding food with a fun ambience. Also an easy place to pick up a great order to take home. I highly recommend the baked beans with anything. Competition ribs and pulled pork are my personal favorites.
(5)Mike U.
The owner greeted us like we were bothering him. The only good thing about this place is the actual ribs and the decor. The corn bread was disgusting and we couldn't even eat it- it had some awful smell to it as well. The Mac n cheese left a lot to be desired, it was very watery. The portion sizes are extremely small- all 3 of us left hungry and went somewhere else to eat. Very expensive. Go to real urban BBQ in Lincolnshire instead.
(1)Lori R.
Delicious food! Great interior! Love the video streaming!
(5)Chael T.
Just tried this place for the first time. Was hoping for a good BBQ place close to home.
(2)Dawn A.
Fun, clean atmosphere, but thats all this place has to offer. I ordered the BBQ nachos with pulled pork. I can only laugh at the presentation and quailty of this dish. The entire plate of nachos was luke warm, at best. The fact that they used real shredded cheese was a plus, but it was just that, shredded cheese, it wasn't melted.... I'd say a generous tablespoon of cheese sprinkled atop of my cool nachos, it was strange. The pork was good, BBQ sauce was good, but again, EVERYTHING was luke warm (and saying 'luke warm' is generous) The cheese, BBQ sauce, sour cream and pico de gallo was all cold, the pulled pork was the only 'warm' part of this dish. My husband ordered the brisket dinner platter. The brisket wasn't great, mediocore. You can get better brisket for a better value at Smokin T's down the road. The chopped chicken salad is good. For $43 I had high expections, they weren't even close to being met. What a dissapointment. This place needs to step up their game if they plan to survive. I hate to see family owned, small buisnesses fail.
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