The Rockford proves that Raleigh is not just an up and coming city for yuppie pretendous snobs, it is for young creative people as well. Me and my wife go there all the time, it is a perfect alternative from the norm. They have healthy, inexpensive sandwiches and dishes that are great and the best martini's in town. The last couple of times we went however, the service has been not so good. There is a couple of new servers and they werent very good but hopefully that will be addressed. It also can be WAY too crowded on weekend nights so go early and take your time. Without the crowd it really is a cozy, cool place....one that Raleigh needs more of.
Pros: food, ambience and location, prices
Cons: crowded weekends, small bar
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