I've only eaten there when I had my husband and children with me. My kids are infants/toddlers, and so the high top seating I saw inside wasn't going to work for us. Thankfully, they have a nice outdoor patio area (that is heated when the outdoor temps are low, and cooled when it's warm) that has picnic tables for seating. This was more our speed, and suited our needs nicely. That said, it is communal seating, so another party could be seated with you if it starts to get crowded. The outdoor area is also dog friendly, which can provide for a good distraction if your kids are entertained by watching other animals.
There's rock music playing in the background (not sure how loud it sounds inside, but it's a nice volume for the patio area) and lots of music legend paraphernalia for decor.
The menu has been pretty good, with several tempting offerings that have left me torn in selecting my entree. We've ordered salads, pizza, sandwiches and burgers, and they've all been pretty solid in flavor, with toppings that are a creative cut above a chain like the Ale House. I've yet to try the tacos, but they look good when I've seen them on other diners' plates. Portions are large, and I've yet to have room left to sample dessert. The beer selection is also pretty good, with plenty of drinks on draught. Service has been ok, nothing impressive, but not terribly slow either. Servers did have a pleasant attitude, but sometimes it can take a bit between the drink order being brought and the food order being placed.
Disclaimer: I've only been to Rock & Brews for dinner. My husband has been for lunch and reported that, while the food was good, service was abysmal. An example is that he ordered a beer with his drink order, but it did not come out until 30 minutes later and well into his meal, at which point he no longer wanted the drink as he was returning to work in less than an hour. Honestly, pouring a draught beer should not take this long, especially when the restaurant is mostly empty. It today's competitive market for serving the lunch crowd during the work week, the objective should be to turn tables around quickly and get the customer in and out in less than 45 minutes. Very few people have over an hour to spare for lunch when they have to get back to work.
Still, I'd have to recommend this place for dinner, especially for those who like to dine with their dogs or are looking for a family friendly atmosphere. The prices are reasonable ($12-$16 for most entrees), the variety of food and drinks is good, and the atmosphere is fun. If they can work out the service issues, this can be a great addition to the Oviedo dining scene.
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