Casual Dining in Vancouver, WA: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza

If you are looking for a casual place in Vancouver, Washington to hang out with friends, family or a date while enjoying some good food, The Rock Wood Fired Pizza is the spot. The Rock serves up a variety of pizzas from the common to the eclectic, all to the tune of the rock and roll theme of the restaurant. The Rock is a chain with multiple franchises across Washington. Soon they will be opening restaurants across Canada. Although The Rock is new to Vancouver, they are quickly becoming a favorite pizza spot in the area.

The menu is complete with some of the classics- "The Classic Rock" for instance gets you the traditional pepperoni pizza, or you can go with some of their more unique offerings- "The Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy" is a filling collection of meats and veggies. They have about an equal number of pizzas made in white or red sauce, but except during happy hour, you can change the sauce on any pizza. While pizza is certainly their specialty, The Rock's menu is also full of pastas, sandwiches, appetizers and salads. Their drink menu features some of their own microbrews, many common beers, as well as a collection of other fun adult beverages.

While The Rock is not the place to go if you want a quiet, romantic first date, the atmosphere definitely caters to a good time with the family or a fun happy hour episode with friends. The décor is modern and up beat, and they keep a mix of music playing that spans three or four decades. You can enjoy the restaurant side of The Rock with the family, or if you are of age, enjoy the bar- complete with multiple flat screen televisions to take in the game or match! Each table has a set of trivia cards, sports or otherwise that you can entertain yourselves with while you wait for your appetizer or meal.

Prices are about standard for a casual pizza place- two or three people can usually eat for around $30, depending on what you order as far as drinks and appetizers go. Most of the large pizzas are in the $20 range. However, if you go during happy hour, you can enjoy half price appetizers, drink specials, and discounted personal sized pizzas! The Rock is located just a few minutes from downtown Vancouver at 2420 Columbia House Boulevard in Vancouver, and is currently open daily from 11:00 AM to midnight daily. Visit their website at www.therockwfp.com or call them at 360-695-7625 for happy hour times and reservations. If you are in the area and looking for a fun place to eat, check it out, their friendly staff won't let you leave disappointed!