PHOENIX – DEC. 15, 2005 – For the third consecutive year, Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. will host the Miracle in the Desert at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery at 14205 S 50th in Ahwatukee. The annual event will provide 800 area homeless and displaced men, women and children with a day of dignity, complete with a hot holiday meal, warm clothes, access to phones and long-distance calling and essential toiletry items. All participating children will receive new toys, a new coat and shoes.

“Over the past three years, this event has become a Rock Bottom tradition," said Dawn Fabian, field marketing manager. “It’s an honor to host the clients of St Vincent de Paul and C.A.S.S. ( Central Arizona Shelter Services) area shelters and provide a little holiday spirit to those who deserve it most."

The holiday meal will consist of all the traditional dishes including, turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pies. The Miracle event will provide luxury bus rides for all participants to and from the restaurant. The event is made possible by the generosity of Shamrock Foods, Lund Mortgage and American Explorer. In addition numerous community sponsors include: The Ahwatukee Foothills News, Fast Signs on Bell, Waymar Material and Handling and Remax Professionals; The Anna Kuttner Team to mention a few.

“We are staging 12 miracle events across the country. These events are truly the bricks and mortar that make up the Rock Bottom Foundation." said Jessica Newman, Executive Director. “They encompass our mission of giving back and volunteerism to the fullest and give all involved the heart-warming knowledge that they put personal needs aside to help those in need on a very important day."

For more information, please contact Jen Chavez-Hartman at 303-664-4253 or email Jen at jchavezhartman@rockbottom.com.

About Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc.

Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. currently employs more than 7,000 nationwide. It owns and operates 90 restaurants across the United States – 56 “Old Chicago" restaurants and 34 brewery concepts operating under the names “Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery," “ChopHouse & Brewery" and “Walnut Brewery." The Company also operates two Sing Sing concepts, an entertainment venue featuring a dueling piano bar in a club setting. It has franchise partnerships under its Old Chicago brand that account for more than 20 locations with plans to have approximately 200 total operating units by 2008.

In 2000, the Company formed the Rock Bottom Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity. The Foundation’s primary focus is to positively impact the issues of hunger and homelessness within our communities, helping our teammates in crisis, and inspiring a culture of giving and volunteerism.

The Company’s annual sales for 2004 were $265.6 million, a 5.4% increase from fiscal 2003. Projected sales for 2005 are $275.2 million and future sales growth expectations are more than 10% per year thereafter.

All of Rock Bottom’s restaurants are casual dining establishments featuring excellent service, high-quality, moderately priced food and a distinctive selection of micro-brewed and specialty beers served in a comfortable, hospitable atmosphere.

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