Details & Features
Type: | Bistro, Sandwich, Pasta, Pizza, Comfort Food |
Features: | Casual Dining, Free Parking, Gluten Free Options, Daily Specials, Extensive Wine List, Lunch, Online Ordering, Open on Sunday, Patio, Wheelchair Accessible |
Neighbourhood: | Whitby |
Payment: | Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Interac |
Price Range: | $$$$ » Moderate (Between $10 to $20) |
Atmosphere: | Casual |
Attire: | Casual |
Operating Hours
Hours may change during holidays or special occasions. Please contact the establishment for specific information.
Monday: | 12:00pm - 8:30pm |
Tuesday: | 12:00pm - 9:00pm |
Wednesday: | 12:00pm - 9:00pm |
Thursday: | 12:00pm - 9:00pm |
Friday: | 12:00pm - 9:30pm |
Saturday: | 12:00pm - 9:30pm |
Sunday: | 12:00pm - 8:30pm |
Menus
Patio, Dine In and Pick Up Menu
Main Menu
PrintAPPETIZERS
BAKED TABLE BREAD
5.25 |
TRUFFLE FRIES
9.75 |
CURRY CHICKEN NACHOS
19.50 |
COCONUT SHRIMP
15.50 |
BAKED BRUSCHETTA
13.25 |
NEW ENGLAND CRAB CAKES
17.25 |
MEATBALLS
14.25 |
P.E.I. MUSSELS
CURRY CREAM | 16.75 | |
MARINARA | 16.75 |
ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS
14.25 |
BURRATA
21.50 |
GLORIOUS GREENS
BEET SALAD
16.75 |
CAESAR SALAD
15.50 |
MIXED GREEN SALAD
14.25 |
MACEDONIAN SALAD
16.50 |
SALAD ADDITIONS
Chicken Breast | 8.00 | |
Shrimp | 8.00 | |
Atlantic Salmon | 12.00 |
LARGE PLATES
CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, SHRIMP
26.25 |
CURRY CHICKEN PENNE
23.50 |
ORZO
21.25 |
10oz AAA Ribeye
42.25 |
BRAISED SHORT RIB
32.50 |
SOY CHILI SALMON BOWL
28.50 |
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
21.75 |
PORK BACK RIBS
Full Rack | 31.50 | |
Half Rack | 24.50 |
LAMB SHANK
28.75 |
JUMBO SHRIMP
29.75 |
WOOD OVEN PIZZA
SPICY CAJUN
22.00 |
MVP
21.00 |
HOT HONEY
21.00 |
PROSCIUTTO
20.00 |
TRADITIONAL
16.00 |
MEATLOVERS
23.00 |
PICKLE PIE
19.00 |
VERDE
19.00 |
OGH
22.00 |
DIPPING SAUCE
Garlic Aioli | 2.00 | each |
Chipotle Aioli | 2.00 | each |
Marinara | 2.00 | each |
Caesar Dressing | 2.00 | each |
Remoulade | 2.00 | each |
BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA
SIGNATURE THIN CRUST
5.00 |
GLUTEN FREE CRUST
7.00 |
SAUCE
SALSA, CHIPOTLE AÏOLI, BALSAMIC REDUCTION / $3 EACH
CHEESE
GOAT CHEESE, FRESH PARMESAN,
CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE / $4 EACH
MEAT
CHICKEN, CAJUN CHICKEN,
/ $3 EACH
VEGETABLES
TOMATO SLICES, RED ONION, CARAMELIZED
ONION, GREEN OLIVES, KALAMATA OLIVES, PINEAPPLE, MANDARIN
ORANGES, SPINACH, ROASTED PEPPERS, HOT PEPPERS, SUNDRIED
TOMATOES, GREEN PEPPERS, CARAMELIZED PEARS, FRESH BASIL / $2 EACH
PREMIUM
HANDHELDS
HOT ROCKS CLUB
19.25 |
RUSSWICH
18.50 |
BACON CHEESEBURGER
20.25 |
MEDITERRANEAN WRAP
17.50 |
KIDS MENU
Kids Pizza
7.50 |
Choice of pepperoni or one vegetable
Please put topping choices in comments
Kids Linguine & Meatballs
8.00 |
Kids Grilled Chicken Breast
10.00 |
SWEETS
CHEESECAKE
9.00 |
CREME BRULEE (not available for take out)
8.00 |
Wine, Beer & Cocktail List
PrintWHITE WINE
CHARDONNAY BLEND / WINEMAKERS SECRET BARRELS / CHILE
7.50 | 5oz | |
10.00 | 8oz | |
21.00 | 1/2 L | |
45.00 | Bottle (1L) |
PINOT GRIGIO / TRIUS / NIAGARA
8.75 | 5oz | |
14.00 | 8oz | |
26.00 | 1/2 L | |
40.00 | Bottle |
SAUVIGNON BLANC / SPY VALLEY / NEW ZEALAND
9.00 | 5oz | |
14.40 | 8oz | |
31.25 | 1/2 L | |
47.00 | Bottle |
PINOT GRIGIO / SALVA TERRA ST / ITALY
9.00 | 5oz | |
14.40 | 8OZ | |
28.00 | 1/2 L | |
44.00 | Bottle |
ROSE / LADY BUG / MALIVOIRE / NIAGARA
8.00 | 5oz | |
13.00 | 8oz | |
25.00 | 1/2 L | |
38.00 | Bottle |
CHARDONNAY / THREE THIEVES / CALIFORNIA
9.25 | 5oz | |
14.75 | 8oz | |
31.25 | 1/2 L | |
47.00 | Bottle |
PROSECCO DOC / ANTICAVIGNA / ITALY
9.00 | 5oz | |
44.00 | Bottle |
RIESLING / CAVE SPRING "DOLOMITE" / NIAGARA ESCARPMENT
8.50 | 5oz | |
13.20 | 8oz | |
26.00 | 1/2 L | |
39.00 | Bottle |
RED WINE
SHIRAZ / JACOBS CREEK / AUSTRALIA
7.50 | 5oz | |
10.00 | 8oz | |
21.00 | 1/2 L | |
34.00 | Bottle |
CABERNET SAUVIGNON / TRIUS VQA / NIAGARA
8.75 | 5oz | |
14.00 | 8oz | |
28.00 | 1/2 L | |
40.00 | Bottle |
MERLOT BLEND / WINEMAKERS SECRET BARRELS / CHILE
8.00 | 5oz | |
12.75 | 8oz | |
27.00 | 1/2 L | |
53.00 | Bottle (1L) |
VALPOLICELLA / MASI / ITALY
8.20 | 5oz | |
13.00 | 8oz | |
27.50 | 1/2 L | |
41.00 | Bottle |
PINOT NOIR / BLAZON / CALIFORNIA
10.90 | 5oz | |
16.20 | 8oz | |
34.90 | 1/2 L | |
59.00 | Bottle |
MALBEC / CATENA / ARGENTINA
8.75 | 5oz | |
14.00 | 8oz | |
29.50 | 1/2 L | |
42.00 | Bottle |
CABERNET SAUVIGNON / GNARLED VINES / CALIFORNIA
9.20 | 5oz | |
14.75 | 8oz | |
31.35 | 1/2 L | |
46.00 | Bottle |
RED WINE BY THE BOTTLE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, J.LOHR, CALIFORNIA
52.00 |
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MCMANIS, CALIFORNIA
48.00 |
PINOT NOIR, MIRASSOU, CALIFORNIA
45.00 |
RIOJA, CAMPO VIEJO, SPAIN
39.00 |
MALBEC, LUIGI BOSCA RESERVA , ARGENTINA
45.00 |
CHIANTI CLASSICO, ANTINORI PEPPOLI, UMBRIA, ITALY
48.00 |
VALPOLICELLA, ZENATO RIPASSO, VENETO, ITALY
56.00 |
MALBEC, TRAPICHE, ARGENTINA
39.00 |
AMARONE, ZENATO, VENETO, ITALY
90.00 |
WHITE WINE BY BOTTLE
PINOT GRIGIO, VOGA, VENETO, ITALY
38.00 |
PINOT GRIGIO, SANTA MARGHERITA, VENETO, ITALY
44.00 |
SAUVIGNON BLANC, KIM CRAWFORD, NEW ZEALAND
47.00 |
CHARDONNAY, WYNDHAM ESTATES BIN 222, AUSTRALIA
35.00 |
ROCKTAILS
HOT ROCKS CAESAR
10.00 |
STONE FRUIT SPRITZ
11.00 |
SCARLET SANGRIA
12.00 |
ORCHARD MULE
12.00 |
BLUEBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
12.00 |
BAR RAIL
BEERS ON TAP
TOWN SQUARE WHEELS
7.20 |
BROCK STREET BLONDE
7.60 |
OLD FLAME RED
7.60 |
GUINNESS
9.70 |
STEAM WHISTLE
7.90 |
MUSKOKA CRAFT LAGER
7.90 |
MUSKOKA CREAM ALE
7.90 |
TOWN QUICK ONE
7.50 |
5 PADDLES - HOME SWEET HOME
7.50 |
BOTTLED BEER
DOMESTIC
4.50 |
IMPORTED
5.50 |
PREMIUM
6.90 |
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
SOFT DRINKS
3.25 |
JUICE
3.25 |
MOCKTAILS
6.00 |
CHOCOLATE MILK
3.50 |
2% MILK
3.50 |
ESKA SPARKLING WATER
4.00 | 355 ml | |
7.00 | 750 ml |
ESKA FLAT WATER
7.00 | 750 ml |
SPECIALTY COFFEES
HOT ROCKS COFFEE
8.90 |
SPANISH COFFEE
8.90 |
MONTE CRISTO
8.90 |
IRISH COFFEE
8.90 |
BLUEBERRY TEA
8.90 |
* Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice and are displayed for informational purposes only.
Reservations
Reservations available for indoor dining and heated patio.
Please reserve online or call 905-668-8600 to reserve your table.
We are currently offering 2 hour seating times.
***Please be advised when booking online that your reservation is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email***
We look forward to seeing you!
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Contact
Whitby, ON
L1N 3V6
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How it Started
Hot Rocks Creative Diner & The Brock House Kitchen & Bar
Chris Neshevich knew he wanted to be in the restaurant business. He and his two cousins, Rick Neshevich and Gus Milosh with the help from their families opened Tat’s Restaurant at The Oshawa Centre in 1977. The job ignited Chris’s passion for restaurants and a respect for all it takes to be successful in a competitive industry.
Years later, cousins Chris & Rick went on to establish Shrimp Cocktail in 1990. Shrimp Cocktail, became a restaurant “to see and be seen”. Shrimp Cocktail was buzzing with packed crowds, unique flavours and sophisticated atmosphere made everyone come back for more. With the success of Shrimp Cocktail underway, three years later Chris decided to start a new business venture Hot Rocks Creative Diner, which opened in Whitby. Hot Rocks was another huge success! It was then, three years later Chris’s personal friendship with Russ Kent led to a lasting business partnership at Hot Rocks. The pair shared a commitment in making customers happy and welcomed the opportunity to create another unique dining experience.
Shrimp Cocktail & Hot Rocks become reputable names in the restaurant industry and Award Winning restaurants in the Region. Long time residents of Durham, Chris & Russ have always been thankful to area residents and businesses who have given their patronage over the years. As a way to pay back, Chris and his wife Kristine through the support of restaurants and their staff host several charity events every year. Shrimp Cocktail and Hot Rocks have given over $25,000 to the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, and countless charities in the community such as the Durham Region Humane Society, Simcoe Hall Settlement House, Durham Children’s Foundation just to name a few. The restaurant owners, have always felt it’s important to support the community they live in, especially a community that has helped them maintain their business for so many years.
With the success of both restaurants Neshevich and Kent knew they saw a vision for another restaurant in Durham Region. A new restaurant that would combine their history with the family atmosphere of Tat’s Restaurant, the casual fine dining atmosphere of Shrimp Cocktail and the casual bistro-dining atmosphere of Hot Rocks.
Opportunity came knocking on their door, when the restaurateurs purchased the former Krebs Family Restaurant and embarked on an ambitious five month massive renovation. The building’s transformation into an urban chic environment was a labour of love, taking on much of the physical labour themselves.
Opening to rave reviews in March 2009, The Brock House turned into a feel of a Muskoka Cottage meets Whistler Chalet. With warm woods, a stone fireplace and a centre bar that has become a favourite gathering place add to the restaurant’s charm. Comfortable booths invite conversation while private dining rooms provide a welcoming backdrop to special occasions, including anniversary celebrations, retirement and graduation parties, and even weddings and wedding receptions.
The Brock House and Hot Rocks are still owned and operated by Chris & Russ and have become home to so many in the area. Both restaurants are open 7 days a week. Be sure to visit The Brock House or Hot Rocks, even if it’s just to say hello to your friendly neighbours, Chris & Russ.
Reviews
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY....
March 23, 2015
Had a fabulous dinner at Hot Rocks!! Thanks Linda for the best service I've had in a long time. You guys hot ROCK!!
-Ken
January 6, 2015
Dear Kristine & Chris,
I would like to thank you for your very generous donation of food and toys again this year. We were thrilled to see the Sysco truck arrive and the food that you purchased with proceeds from your Hot Rocks Fashion Show has helped us restock our shelves at a very busy time here at Simcoe Hall. Please also extend our thanks to those involved in your Christmas Party for the donations of food and toys.
It is always terrific to see you and it was great to hear about your longstanding connection to Simcoe Hall through the Women's Welfare League.
We wish you the best in 2015 and thank you again for being a wonderful friend to Simcoe Hall.
Sincerely,
Mark Shuwera
Simcoe Hall Settlement House
First off a quick apology for my tardiness in not sending you this note sooner, but I would like to thank you for all your help in setting up the surprise birthday party for my mother-in-law on November 8th at Hot Rocks. Everything from the food and service was top notch resulting in everyone enjoying a tremendous experience. I would certainly not hesitate in recommending using you and your facilities for any other occasion. Also I would like to commend Kelly and staff for the tremendous service provided.
Again Thanks
- Tony, December 12, 2014
Outstanding food (especially any of the wood fired pizzas), great service, and fantastic cocktails! This is THE place to go for a great meal or even just a couple of drinks
- Mike, January 6, 2014
This is somewhere we go once a year for a good experience and we have not been disappointed in nearly 22 years......the pasta was delicious as was my pizza, portion size was just right, we are not big eaters, the dessert portion was big by comparison to other restaurants and I had to take half home, our server was excellent ...thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
- Pam, 19 October 2014