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The Rock 1925 Offers Amazing Food & Views in West Orange

Looking for a new spot to drink expertly crafted cocktails, eat delicious bites, and socialize? Then The Rock 1925, a new restaurant in West Orange, is the place for you. This spacious indoor/outdoor eatery offers live music and American casual fare along with high-end bar food. The end result is a dining experience that combines great food and gorgeous views.

Al Vora co-owns the spot with his three partners. “We’ve had a number of requests to do something in New Jersey,” Al says; his team already owns cafes, restaurants, bars, and gourmet markets throughout New York City. With this in mind, hosting events and catering is also a big part of what The Rock 1925 offers. In fact, they can host events of any size for any occasion, catering for between 25-250 people. “This is a unique and challenging opportunity to bring a New York City flair to West Orange.”


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The Venue

You’ll find the 20,000-square-foot restaurant at Rock Spring Golf Club. The name makes sense once you also learn it pays homage to the golf club’s founding year, 1925. Formerly a private club, The Rock 1925 is open to the public. Inside, you’ll find four main rooms, each with a different theme. The sports bar room boasts 10 TVs and can hold 75 to 100 guests. Meanwhile, the living room and enclosed upper patio offer breathtaking golf course views. Finally, the banquet room overlooks the New York City skyline.

Outdoors, a 2,500-square-foot upper and lower patio with awnings help weatherproof the areas. (In addition, heating and other insulation are in the works to allow the patio to remain open year-round). The lower patio seats 70 people and the upper one seats 120. Likewise, The Rock 1925 is planning to open an outdoor cocktail bar and grill area by summer’s end.

The Rock 1925 Outdoor Patio

The Menu

The Rock 1925 serves American casual cuisine and an “evolving menu featuring new chef specials weekly,” Al explains. In other words, you’ll find burgers, steaks, seafood, and salads. So far, the meatballs, nachos, and Mussels Frites are popular starters. But Al’s favorite app is the cauliflower wings, made as spicy (or not) as you’d like. The menu includes many burger options, including a veggie variety; in addition to popular entrees like chicken Milanese, seared salmon, and wild mushroom ravioli. A brunch menu is also coming soon. Click here to see the full menu.

As for drinks, The Rock 1925 serves beer, wine, and signature craft cocktails. “Our beverage menu is out of this world,” Al says. “We have an amazing cocktail team who puts a spin on classic cocktails,” he adds. Current crowd-pleasers include The Transfusion and A New Way to Rock. But tequila fans should try the Legendary Flow with tequila, strawberry, Campari, lime juice, and chocolate bitters.

Food Menu Sample

Visit The Rock 1925 at 90 Rock Spring Rd in West Orange. (Click here to see them on Google Maps.) To learn more, click here to visit their website or you can click here to give them a call.

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The Rock 1925 FAQs

Do you accept Reservations?

Yes, click here to make a reservation.

Are there Gluten-free options?

Yes, they offer gluten-free options, including gluten-free buns.

Are there Vegetarian options?

The Rock 1925 offers vegetarian options, yes.

Do you offer Takeout?

They offer takeout, yes.

Can you offer Delivery?

Not yet, but delivery options are coming soon.

Do you have a Liquor license?

Yes, they serve alcohol.

Is there a Kids’ menu?

They offer a kids’ menu with options such as grilled cheese and chicken tenders.


All Photos: © The Rock 1925 / Instagram

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