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Russ has a background in the food and beverage industry, but it was his drive to succeed that really endeared him to his business partner, Chris, and in 1996 Russ joined the then three-year-old Hot Rocks Creative Diner. “It was just an opportunity,” Russ says modestly. “The people part of it was my strength, and it’s Chris’s strength as well. We both are all about our customers.” Russ quickly proved to be an integral part of the business, and has been helping Chris make Hot Rocks a Whitby landmark ever since.
The popular spot is known for everything from burgers to pasta, but their wood-oven fired pizzas are definitely a customer favourite. Whether you prefer classic toppings like pepperoni and mushroom, or go for something more creative like duck confit or slow-roasted pork belly roulade, you won't be disappointed.
BAKED TABLE BREAD
Garlic butter brushed / parmesan
TRUFFLE FRIES
House cut fries / fresh parmesan / truffle oil / chives
CURRY CHICKEN NACHOS
Montery Jack cheese / grilled corn / scallions / bruschetta / jalapeño / mole sauce / garlic creme fraiche / salsa
COCONUT SHRIMP
Crispy fried / Thai mango chutney
BAKED BRUSCHETTA
Marinated roma tomatoes / feta / mozzarella / garlic ciabatta / balsamic reduction
NEW ENGLAND CRAB CAKES
Crispy fried / chipotle aioli
MEATBALLS
House made / ground beef and pork / tomato sauce / parmesan
P.E.I. MUSSELS
Topped with sweet potato frites / choice of curry cream sauce OR marinara
ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS
House made / chili oil / feta cheese / fried chick peas / naan bread
BURRATA
Fresh burrata cheese / roasted beets / heirloom tomatoes / arugula / crushed pistachios / olive oil / balsamic reduction / crostini's
BEET SALAD
Baby arugula & mixed greens / roasted beets / dried cranberries / spicy pecans / goat cheese / balsamic vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine hearts / smoked bacon / grana padano / charred corn / croutons / creamy roasted garlic dressing
MIXED GREEN SALAD
Baby greens / heirloom cherry tomatoes / English cucumbers / watermelon radish / fried capers / honey lemon vinaigrette
MACEDONIAN SALAD
Baby greens / tomatoes / bell peppers / cucumbers / black olives / crumbled feta / sherry vinaigrette
SALAD ADDITIONS
CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, SHRIMP
Sauteed leeks / wild mushrooms / sundried tomatoes / linguine / pernod basil cream sauce
CURRY CHICKEN PENNE
Roasted chicken / snow peas / bruschetta tomato / grilled corn / leeks / roasted red peppers / curry cream sauce
ORZO
Shaved brussels sprouts / roasted red peppers / edamame / cherry tomatoes / mushrooms / leeks / roasted garlic olive oil / charred scallion yogurt
10oz AAA Ribeye
Grilled to medium rare / herb roasted potatoes / grilled vegetables / horseradish demi glace
BRAISED SHORT RIB
Espresso rubbed / slow braised / yukon mashed potatoes / buttered vegetables / beef jus
SOY CHILI SALMON BOWL
Soy chili Atlantic salmon / basmati rice / edamame / cucumber / pineapple salsa / sriracha aioli / crispy wontons
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Panko crusted fried eggplant / house made tomato sauce / mozzarella / cheesy polenta / topped with baby arugula salad
PORK BACK RIBS
Slow braised / chipotle BBQ sauce / baja slaw / fresh cut fries
LAMB SHANK
Slow braised with Persian spices / caramelized onion risotto / grilled vegetables / pan jus
JUMBO SHRIMP
Prosciutto wrapped / oven baked / tomato paremsan risotto
SPICY CAJUN
Tomato salsa / mozzarella / cajun chicken / banana peppers / mandarine oranges / sweet potato frites / chipotle aioli
MVP
Roasted garlic aioli / mozzarella / hickory smoked chicken / bacon / caramelized onions / fresh raw tomato slices
HOT HONEY
Sambal tomato sauce / asiago / whipped ricotta / capicola / red onions / roasted garlic / honey
PROSCIUTTO
Roasted garlic olive oil / caramelized pears / crumbled blue cheese / shaved prosciutto / fresh arugula / balsamic reduction
TRADITIONAL
Tomato sauce / mozzarella / pepperoni / button mushrooms
MEATLOVERS
Tomato sauce / mozzarella / house made meatballs / bacon / pepperoni / mushrooms / roasted peppers
PICKLE PIE
Garlic aioli / mozzarella / dill pickles / smoked bacon / peppercorn ranch drizzle
VERDE
Basil pesto aioli / feta cheese / caramelized onions / broccoli / asparagus / baby spinach / balsamic reduction
OGH
Tomato sauce / mozzarella / pepperoni / bacon / cajun chicken / banana peppers / pineapple / chipotle aioli
DIPPING SAUCE
SIGNATURE THIN CRUST
GLUTEN FREE CRUST
SAUCE
CLASSIC TOMATO SAUCE, PESTO, ROASTED GARLIC AÏOLI, TOMATO
SALSA, CHIPOTLE AÏOLI, BALSAMIC REDUCTION / $3 EACH
CHEESE
MOZZARELLA, FETA, AGED WHITE CHEDDAR, ASIAGO,
GOAT CHEESE, FRESH PARMESAN,
CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE / $4 EACH
MEAT
PEPPERONI, HAM, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, SMOKED BACON, ROASTED
CHICKEN, CAJUN CHICKEN,
PROSCIUTTO / $3 EACH
VEGETABLES
ARTICHOKE HEARTS, MUSHROOMS, ASPARAGUS, BROCCOLI,
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
PROSCIUTTO / HOUSE MADE MEATBALLS / SWEET POTATO FRITES / CAPICOLA / ANCHOVIES / SHRIMP / WHIPPED RICOTTA / $4.50 EACH
All handhelds come with our house cut fries. Replace House cut fries with a Caesar or Garden salad for $3.50 or truffle fries for $3.00
HOT ROCKS CLUB
Crispy fried chicken breast / white cheddar / double smoked bacon / tomato / caramelized onions / baby greens / remoulade / toasted focaccia / fresh cut fries
RUSSWICH
Beef tenderloin tips / sauteed mushrooms / leeks / crumbled goat cheese / beef jus / opened faced on toasted ciabatta
BACON CHEESEBURGER
8oz house ground brisket and bacon / HR burger sauce / tomato / onion / American cheddar / lettuce / pickle / toasted brioche / fresh cut fries
MEDITERRANEAN WRAP
Baby greens / feta cheese / cucumber / black olives / tomatoes / basil aioli / flour tortilla / fresh cut fries
Kids meals are intended for children 10 years old and under and must be ordered with an adult meal.
Kids Pizza
Tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Choice of pepperoni or one vegetable
Please put topping choices in comments
Kids Linguine & Meatballs
2 house made meatballs, tomato sauce, linguine.
Kids Grilled Chicken Breast
with steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes
CHEESECAKE
New York style cheesecake / Chef's flavour choice
CREME BRULEE (not available for take out)
Classic vanilla
CHARDONNAY BLEND / WINEMAKERS SECRET BARRELS / CHILE
PINOT GRIGIO / TRIUS / NIAGARA
SAUVIGNON BLANC / SPY VALLEY / NEW ZEALAND
PINOT GRIGIO / SALVA TERRA ST / ITALY
ROSE / LADY BUG / MALIVOIRE / NIAGARA
CHARDONNAY / THREE THIEVES / CALIFORNIA
PROSECCO DOC / ANTICAVIGNA / ITALY
RIESLING / CAVE SPRING "DOLOMITE" / NIAGARA ESCARPMENT
SHIRAZ / JACOBS CREEK / AUSTRALIA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON / TRIUS VQA / NIAGARA
MERLOT BLEND / WINEMAKERS SECRET BARRELS / CHILE
VALPOLICELLA / MASI / ITALY
PINOT NOIR / BLAZON / CALIFORNIA
MALBEC / CATENA / ARGENTINA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON / GNARLED VINES / CALIFORNIA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, J.LOHR, CALIFORNIA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MCMANIS, CALIFORNIA
PINOT NOIR, MIRASSOU, CALIFORNIA
RIOJA, CAMPO VIEJO, SPAIN
MALBEC, LUIGI BOSCA RESERVA , ARGENTINA
CHIANTI CLASSICO, ANTINORI PEPPOLI, UMBRIA, ITALY
VALPOLICELLA, ZENATO RIPASSO, VENETO, ITALY
MALBEC, TRAPICHE, ARGENTINA
AMARONE, ZENATO, VENETO, ITALY
PINOT GRIGIO, VOGA, VENETO, ITALY
PINOT GRIGIO, SANTA MARGHERITA, VENETO, ITALY
SAUVIGNON BLANC, KIM CRAWFORD, NEW ZEALAND
CHARDONNAY, WYNDHAM ESTATES BIN 222, AUSTRALIA
HOT ROCKS CAESAR
1.5oz SMIRNOFF VODKA / CAJUN CELERY SALT RIM / CAESAR MIX / SPICES / FRESH CITRUS / SPICY BEAN
STONE FRUIT SPRITZ
STONE FRUIT SYRUP / PEACH SCHNAPPS / PROSECCO / CLUB SODA / PEACH GARNISH
SCARLET SANGRIA
RED WINE / BLUEBERRY VODKA / CHERRY BRANDY / BLUEBERRY CRANBERRY JUICE / PINEAPPLE JUICE / FROZEN BERRIES
ORCHARD MULE
1.5oz KETEL ONE VODKA / PEAR SYRUP / FEVER TREE GINGER BEER / CINNAMON STICK
BLUEBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
1.5 OZ CAPTAIN MORGAN WHITE RUM / BLUEBERRY COULIS / FRESH BASIL / LEMONADE / CLUB SODA
BAR RAIL
SMIRNOFF VODKA / TANQUERAY GIN / CROWN ROYAL RYE / CAPTAIN MORGAN RUM
16oz Draft
TOWN SQUARE WHEELS
APA - 6.2%
BROCK STREET BLONDE
Blonde Ale - 4.3%
OLD FLAME RED
Vienna Lager - 5.1%
GUINNESS
20oz Draft
STEAM WHISTLE
Pilsner - 5%
MUSKOKA CRAFT LAGER
5%
MUSKOKA CREAM ALE
5%
TOWN QUICK ONE
Lager - 4.2%
5 PADDLES - HOME SWEET HOME
5.5%
DOMESTIC
CANADIAN / COORS LIGHT / MICHELOB ULTRA / MILLER GENUINE DRAFT*
IMPORTED
SOL / HEINEKEN
PREMIUM
STELLA
SOFT DRINKS
COKE / DIET COKE / COKE ZERO / SPRITE / GINGER ALE / CLUB SODA / ROOT BEER / ORANGE POP / TONIC WATER
JUICE
APPLE / ORANGE / CRANBERRY / PINEAPPLE / NESTEA ICED TEA / LEMONADE
MOCKTAILS
CHOCOLATE MILK
2% MILK
ESKA SPARKLING WATER
ESKA FLAT WATER
1.5oz
HOT ROCKS COFFEE
BAILEYS / GRAND MARNIER / AMARETTO
SPANISH COFFEE
KAHLUA / BRANDY
MONTE CRISTO
GRAND MARNIER / KAHLUA
IRISH COFFEE
IRISH WISKEY / IRISH MIST
BLUEBERRY TEA
ORANGE PEKOE TEA / AMARETTO / GRAND MARNIER
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I have to agree with Teapots LOL Hot rocks is nothing special, pretending to be special Same old crusty crew serving overpriced food and wine. That guy who wrote that rave review had to be the owner.
Having the privilege of traveling internationally and dining in some of the best restaurants in the world, it was a pleasant surprise to find such a high caliber restaurant in Whitby Ontario. The service in this establishment is world class and each and everyone on the serving staff should be commended for the overly pleasant and professional approach that I would compare with any staff anywhere in the world. Each one of the team treat you as if they personally owned the place and you were their number one customer. Having experienced many different dishes at Hot Rocks over the passed year or so, it would be hard to define which we loved more. The California cut beef tenderloin is superb, and definitely well worth the price of under $30. The pizza is absolutely outstanding as is everything we have ordered to date. Great selection of wine, beer, and beverages of all kinds. Hot Rocks is by far the best eating establishment in the Durham region of Ontario, and far beyond. This is one restaurant that should not change a thing... just keep up the great work
Great food, really friendly servers, and nice atmosphere. My husband and I have been to Hot Rocks probably 5 times in the past year, and have never had a bad experience! Very consistent food, and VERY good! Their salads are AMAZING. And the spicy Hawaiian pizza (we get it without the meat)... yum! Definitely one of my favourite spots to eat in Whitby.
I have driven by Hot Rocks many times, and always wanted to go there to try their food. After reading some great reviews about it, I decided to check it out with a friend. The atmosphere is great, and the place is very nice inside. My friend and I both ordered the Make Your Own Pizza. It was definitely the best pizza I have ever had. I love that they use a wood burning oven to make the pizza, it had such amazing flavour. The prices were a little over the top. I didn't realize they don't have free refills like most other places and the waitress failed to mention this as well, so two glasses of iced teas cost about $6. They also don't specify on their menu that the Make Your Own Pizza starts at a base of only $2.99 but it is ONLY the crust, you have to pay $1.99 for sauce, $2.99 for cheese, and then anywhere between $1.99- $2.99 for each topping. So if you have several toppings on your pizza, it gets to be fairly expensive pretty quickly. The portion sizes were quite large, the pizza had 6 slices. The waitress was ok, she was not very personable, and she didn't come back to ask if everything was ok with our meal. I also had the rocky road cheesecake for dessert, and it was soo good, I highly recommend trying it! I would recommend this restaurant.
I've been bringing friends here for years. Chef's may come and go, but the core values of this restaurant don't change. This is an upscale neighborhhod eatery. A good selection of foods designed for a sophisticated palate. The pulled pork at lunch is excellent as is the Russwich. The pizza's are great but don't try a pepperoni pizza here, go for something a bit out of the ordinary. The service is usually attentive and non intrusive, but sometimes they can be swamped on weekends.
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