Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen

I went here after work to try something different. I didn't have a reservation, but I was seated. The atmosphere was nice. Service was great. Food was delicious. The short ribs was very tender. It it pricey, thus the description "upscale". I would recommend it for special occasions, but definitely not for a causal outing.

I came alone on workcation (from Atlanta) and was impressed with this spot. With the downstairs /upstairs set up, this restaurant is perfect for any occasion. The menu is a la carte, so heads up, you'll need to order an entree + sides separately. I got the grilled salmon, brussels, and au gratin potatoes. The potatoes were excellent. The salmon and brussels were pretty good but the potatoes were the star of the show. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The only struggle of the evening was parking--I parked in a deck, then took an elevator to an escalator. Other than that, great drinks and food. Watch out for the bill, it creeps up on you like a really good drink 😅

Let's start with the negatives....there are none....this place was spot on, had a few items never would've had, amazing, the buffalo chicken skins, was one of them. Recommended items: buffalo chicken skins, potato gnocchi with chicken, butternut squash and cabbage all mixed into a bowl, the scallops, and fingerling purple potatoes. There was a chef checking all food prior to going out. Service was spot on, they even validated our parking ticket.

I visited here before a concert and was incredibly impressed. The atmosphere was incredibly comfortable, with excellent and private booths. And the food was fantastic. I tried the Buffalo chicken skins, and they were delicious. And their cocktails were also incredible. So beautifully presented and mixed to perfection. And on top of all of this, the service was outstanding too: efficient and so welcoming. I found my new favorite restaurant in Charlotte. I can't wait to come back. Thank you, Roosters!

I love the concept of this place. They shop local and create a menu around what's good. It's expensive, but I feel like it's priced exactly how it should be. Eating out should be an occasional thing with cost factored in. I got the potato gnocchi, which included chicken and spring vegetables. It was cooked to perfection. But, one little thing and this isn't a complaint, and probably just a personal preference, it really could have used some salt. My daughter got THE best burger I've ever had. Maybe the burger got all the salt. Anyway, the waite staff was super attentive and made great recommendations. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable (to each their own on the wall decor 😂) - I will definitely try this place again!