rock bottom restaurant & brewery

disappointed. this weekend, 20 professionals were looking for an outsidelocationto relax after dinner at approximately 11:30 pm. the staff at rock bottom brewery did not want to help us and suggested we go to the bar ourselves to get beverages (while they continued with their conversation). glad this place will not be considered for my 100+ company party. immediately removed this place from the list based on my recent experience. in this economy, everyone wants customers/business - it might be worth the cost to provide courtesy/manners training for rock bottom brewery staff.

simply awesome. it was our first visit to rock bottom restaurant milwaukee and we were really surprised to see how nice the ambiance was, specially the riverwalk. thelocationis really great due to its river walk patio. we went there on new year's weekend and had a gala time there. since it was so cold outside we could not get the real joy of sitting by the riverside enjoying the ambiance. we spent long time in the patio area by the riverside. it is a nice place to hang out and enjoy happy hour with your friends. the rock bottom is superb, one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had.

first visit to rock bottom. it was our first visit to rock bottom restaurant milwaukee and we were really surprised to see how nice the ambiance was, specially the riverwalk. thelocationis really great due to its river walk patio. we went there on new year's weekend and had a gala time there. since it was so cold outside we could not get the real joy of sitting by the riverside enjoying the ambiance. we spent long time in the patio area by the riverside. it is a nice place to hang out and enjoy happy hour with your friends. the rock bottom is superb, one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had.

the naughty scott beer at rock bottom was amazing. but more interesting thing was the river walk patio. thelocationis perfect and the overall place and ambiance really impressed me. if you are planning to spend some time with your spouse in a summer evening then this is the right spot. not only thelocationbut the food they served specially the margherita pizza was awesome. i was so impressed that i'm planning on making the trip with my family soon.

great outdoors. i like rock bottom, milwaukee, for the setting. thelocationis perfect for folks who like to dine outdoors. service was friendly and quick. the apps we had were tasty, but nothing amazing. likwewise with the beer. i will say that the ipa is good. it's not hoppalicious, or bitter woman good, but it is refreshing. nice place to stop for a bite and a beer on the patio, and move on to more unique places.

great outdoor patio on the river. greatlocationbut not much else. the menu includes the standard amerasianeurosouthwest confusion fusion offerings so many chain restaurants seem to cling to. nothing original or outstanding here. the service was slow and inattentive. we've been for weekend brunch and weekday lunches but rock bottom brewery is consistently mediocre - except for that riverfront outdoor seating. visit in summer when you aren't in a hurry and aren't terribly hungry. then order a beer and enjoy the view.

great burgers, just ok beer. as @theweasel stated, rock bottom brewery isn't going to win any big awards for there brews. at the same time, it's fun to drink a pint of beer at the same place it was made, and they do have some seasonals that are quite good.

the food on the other hand was great. i've been to thelocationin the minneapolis airport a few times, and felt the food was just ok. the food in milwaukee (at least the burgers) were amazing. fries were done to perfection. the coleslaw was also very good. in my group we ordered two patty melts and one bourbonzoula (not sure on spelling). all three were amazing.

i will definitely return next time i'm in the area for a burger and beer. thelocationis also what makes this restaurant shine.

decent beer and food. we were in town to get out of minneapolis for a long weekend and checkout the local brewing scene and rock bottom just happened to be 2 blocks from our hotel.

nicelocationright on the river (it was early spring so the outdoor seating wasn't setup but it would have allowed for a very nice atmosphere to enjoy a couple beers and some food). indoors it was like any other rock bottom. bf off to one side, dining area separated from the bar area.

food is the same at all rock bottom locations (as is the decor) so if you've been to one you've been to them all. typical burger and fries, steaks, a little seafood, some pasta, and pizzas. most is pretty good and the prices aren't bad.

the beer features 5 full-time beers and rotating seasonals (usually 1 or 2 seasonals on at a time). at the time they only had one seasonal that didn't have much to offer. some of the rock bottom locations offer beers by the same name as other locations (maybe to save the corporation some $$ on copyrighting multiple names). although the feature the same name they are totally different beers. erik the red is also served at the minneapolislocationbut the minneapolis version is much maltier with a much tastier final result. nothing impressive beer wise here in milwaukee.

should note that if you enjoy rock bottom you should sign up for the free mug club. you get a .5 liter glass instead of a pint and earn free prizes. much better then the lame club at old chicago (also owned by rock bottom).

overall rock bottom isn't a bad place to go for a couple beers and a meal but there are better brewpubs in town that exceed it by far.