Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Kearny: 1:02 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (551) 580-7669 to confirm.
About Rocky's Restaurant
Rocky's Restaurant is a Peruvian restaurant located at 294 Kearny Ave in Kearny, New Jersey. It's part of our guide to 21 restaurants, cafes and bars in Kearny. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Rocky's Restaurant is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Rocky's Restaurant's menu features 19 dishes and drinks across 5 sections, including Pollo a la brasa, Acompañantes, Sopas, Aperitivos, and Ceviches. Listed prices range from $5.00 to $33.00, with a typical item around $11.00. Menu highlights include 1/4 Combo, Yuca frita o sancochada, and Caldo de gallina.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Reservations are accepted; call (551) 580-7669 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 294 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Phone
- (551) 580-7669
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 19 items · $5.00–$33.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Rocky's Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 19 other Peruvian restaurants in New Jersey. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 63% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 79 hours a week, 10 hours more than the local median of 69. 95% of Peruvian restaurants in New Jersey open on Sundays, and Rocky's Restaurant is one of them.
Compared with 19 other Peruvian restaurants in New Jersey that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants in New Jersey
Based on 14 menus with 1,030 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $15.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $21.00.
At Rocky's Restaurant the median listed price is $11.00, lower than the typical $15.50 for Peruvian restaurants in New Jersey.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pescado a Lo Macho | 64% | $24.50 |
| Ceviche de Pescado | 64% | $20.00 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 57% | $12.00 |
| Arroz con Mariscos | 57% | $22.00 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 57% | $23.50 |
| Salchipapa | 50% | $10.00 |
| Parihuela | 50% | $20.50 |
| Lomo Saltado | 50% | $18.00 |
Calculated from 14 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Rocky's Restaurant there are 8 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 23 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Latin American & Caribbean (5), Burgers & Fast Food (4), European (3), and American (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Peruvian restaurants are within a mile and 4 within three miles. The closest is Carbon & Sabor, 0.3 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- EuropeanRestaurant El Rinconcito De Doña Maria< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexEl Rincon Mexicano Restaurant0.4 mi
- AmericanApplebee's0.5 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King0.5 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJersey Mike's Subs0.5 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Rocky's Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Rocky's Restaurant open on Sunday?
Yes, Rocky's Restaurant is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Rocky's Restaurant located?
Rocky's Restaurant is located at 294 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032.
What is the phone number of Rocky's Restaurant?
You can call Rocky's Restaurant at (551) 580-7669.
Does Rocky's Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Rocky's Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Rocky's Restaurant?
The typical price range at Rocky's Restaurant is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $5.00 to $33.00.
Does Rocky's Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, Rocky's Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is Rocky's Restaurant good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids and kids' menu.
Is Rocky's Restaurant open late?
Yes – Rocky's Restaurant is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Rocky's Restaurant?
There are 23 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Rocky's Restaurant. Nearby options include Restaurant El Rinconcito De Doña Maria (< 0.1 mi), El Rincon Mexicano Restaurant (0.4 mi), and Applebee's (0.5 mi).
Are there other Peruvian restaurants near Rocky's Restaurant?
2 other Peruvian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Carbon & Sabor, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Peruvian restaurants in New Jersey cost?
Based on 14 menus with 1,030 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $15.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $21.00.
Nearby places
All in Kearny
Hamburgao - Kearny NjBrazilian Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Restaurant El Rinconcito De Doña MariaSpanish Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Daily Spot CafeSpanish Restaurant · 0.1 mi
Carbon & SaborPeruvian Restaurant · 0.3 mi
El Rincon Mexicano RestaurantMexican Restaurant · 0.4 mi
Oh! CalamaresPeruvian Restaurant · 0.5 mi