Red Rooster Harlem

FABULOUS! Order carefully because the chicken pieces are huge. I don’t think I’ve ever ever seen a chicken thigh that hefty but I was here for it because that chicken is delicious. We couldn’t decide if the appetizer chicken wings were just as good or slightly even better. I was so blown away by the mac & cheese, it’s like nothing I’ve ever had before and tastes of delicious Parmesan. Almost like an Italian classic, you’ve never heard of, but will never forget. We did not have enough room for dessert and that was a bummer. You could skip the salad and the side of asparagus, didn’t need them, there was collard greens in the mac & cheese anyway lol. The cocktails are great, and our server was very lovely. We had the treat of having live music this night, and it really added to the already festive atmosphere. That sink water really is HOT IYKYK lol.

So easy to get to and when we walked in we were hit with the music… wow. Now that’s a welcome. As Aussies, this was our first time eating ‘soul food’ and we were very excited. We were greeted politely and promptly seated near the kitchen itself, but that wasn’t an issue. The server walked us through the options, and we were excited to try her recommendations. It was hard to pick the highlight between the food and the live music. Equally great. Definitely would come back here again when in NYC.

Absolutely loved it! This restaurant was a top recommendation in my Google search as it was my first time in Harlem. The waiter was friendly. Ambiance was great - lots to stare at and read while you wait for your order. I tried the Yes, Chef cocktail. Also ordered the Shrimp & Grits (there’s nothing to compare it to unfortunately as it was my first time eating grits but I found the meal to be tasty). I did wait a while for my order but the waiter was kind enough to check in while I waited. A must stop spot when in Harlem!

Make a reservation to come here! Came on a Monday night and was lucky to find two seats at the bar. Live band - fantastic. I had the bucatini Piccadilly- one small bite of lobster, 3 pieces of crab and about 5 shrimp. Th taste of the food was good although I felt my cholesterol might have spiked due to all the butter it was soaking in . The chicken by the piece was ok I had to turn on my flashlight to make sure it was fully cooked ( which it was) cause that chicken came out quick - had a thigh as an appetizer. The uptown guacamole and chicken wings were great and would recommend. Over all its a great little place for a date night. I was also told by the bartender they have a great Sunday brunch- definitely book way in advance as they are usually to capacity! Hope this helps !

What an awesome experience. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits which were very tasty. I wanted to try their fried chicken and added a piece of chicken. This had to be the best fried chicken ever! Bloody Mary was well garnished, but could have used a little more spice. Service was fast and friendly. This restaurant is a must try!