Rocky's Route 8 — Restaurant in Shaler Township

This place is great!

The owner is really nice. The building is huge and well maintained. There's pool tables and games and TVs and a huge bar. This is totally the place to go.

I ordered a dozen and a half whole jumbo wings for pickup. $18. ($12.99 for a dozen.) He threw in extra wings cause he was worried a couple of them were small.

I was blown away with how good the wings were and even more impressed by the price point. I rate these as top tier, entree-grade wings.

As we all know, there are so many varieties of wings and personal wing preferences. So, let's get into it.

The wings are baked and then fried, creating a really interesting and unique taste. They are totally naked, there isn't any breading - not even a light dusting. This means they aren't as crunchy as other wings, but some of us actually prefer naked whole wings. Even without any breading, they have a great outer texture and we're cooked perfectly.

The Hot Garlic wings were my favorite. The sauce complements the naked-baked-then-fried cooking style to create a fantastic taste. This will be my go to when I return (and at these prices, I'll be back often).

The Seasoned wings were very good, but different than I've ever had. Instead of a dry rub, it was almost like they had a light butter coating to them and then seasoning was applied. It could also be that since they are totally naked, the fat in the skin melts and stays wet. Or it could be oil left over from the fryer, but I kind of doubt that. Either way, they were not dry.

The Seasoned wings are going to come down to personal preference. But, the Hot Garlic are as good as or better than any I've had...

I ordered 2 fish sandwiches for My Wife & I at ROCKY'S off Burchfield Rd on Rte 8. We had never tried ROCKY'S before & now it will be a regular stop. The fish was tender, flaky & downright delicious. The fries were a nice size & were also very tasty. The Gentleman behind the bar was very friendly & cordial & was telling Me about Their upcoming food events. They all sound appetizing. ROCKY'S is a Great looking eatery & They have games on the inside that look like fun. They have Big-Screen TV's in the bar to watch any & all games. It's a nice looking establishment & the Sports pictures & other Pittsburgh Sports memorabilia is a Reminder of a Great Pittsburgh Past. ROCKY'S is a Great place & a Great experience to...

Decent bar area but draft beers aren't as cold as they should be. We didn't eat here, but the place seems to be?? consistently dead (not busy) everytime we pass it. I believe the owner tends his own bar and maybe his wife?? waits the tables? It's located just off the beaten path, but is definitely more a place for neighborhood locals than for travelers, IMHO. Looks kinda tempting from the road if you're hungry or thirsty, but if you're any kind of picky about places, drinks, or food; I recommend not stopping here. It's just an average place....