The Rock Restaurant

I haven’t been here in forever and finally came back last week! It might be even better than I remember. A great mixture for someone who wants something a bit healthier or something on the other end. They have a great variety of menu selections, something for everyone!

I’m not normally a fan of gyros, but for some reason I was really craving one. Initially we walked into the online/call in pick up only, to learn the restaurant is on the other side. I ordered a gyro and the sweet corn bites - my gyro had peppers even though I didn’t order them, I don’t like them and learned I got charged extra for them 😕 The meat was very tender and the flavor was great with the gyro. The sweet corn bites were unique and hot. I ordered the lady fingers for dessert, they were so good I only wish they were bigger so they lasted longer 🤣

Nestled in the heart of Uptown Normal at 203 West North Street, The Rock Restaurant delivers a vibrant mix of Mediterranean flair and American comfort with a side of hometown charm. The exposed brick walls and bustling energy create a cozy, eclectic vibe perfect for casual dining, while brothers Said and Charbel Salida’s hands-on presence adds a warm, family-run touch to the experience. The Feast • Super Gyro with Jalapeño & Fries: A standout star, featuring tender lamb-beef blend shaved fresh from the rotisserie, wrapped in pillowy pita with crisp veggies and a kick of jalapeño. Paired with golden, perfectly salted fries, it’s a crave-worthy classic. • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: A hearty crunch of breaded chicken drenched in tangy buffalo sauce, balanced by cool ranch and fresh lettuce.

After moving out into the dorm at ISU, we stopped in for a quick bite. The place is cute, lots of seating. Staff behind counter wasn’t rude, but wasn’t very friendly either. My husband got the hummus plate and he liked it- it was an enormous amount of hummus and not enough pita to dip it with though. My son got a chicken gyro and he said it was good, and it looked loaded with lots of ingredients. I ordered the falafel salad and it was underwhelming to say the least. A layer of romaine lettuce, which was so wet that the plate had water I needed to drain off. 6 half slices of tomato, 6 slices of thin cucumber, and 5 little falafel balls. A tiny container of taziki. I told the server I was vegan and he said the salad was vegan if I didn’t put the feta on it. But even without the feta, the dre

Oh, the gyro meat!! I got the salad with gyro meat. There was so much flavor, that I didn't want to put my fork down! Definitely worth the stop while in the area. Also noting that the staff were very friendly and took the time to care for their customers.