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    Golden Rooster Restaurant

    3.8 (122 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Timothy G.

    This was our 1st time at the Rooster and it won't be our last! We came in for breakfast with some bloody 's and it was great but we also saw a lot of lunch plates going to other tables (i.e. club sandwiches, wraps, burgers, ect) and they all looked good. Our servers were prompt & friendly. The atmosphere is warm & cozy and if you come in for lunch they have a full service bar for beer and drinks. Oh yeah, Prices are very affordable. Overall, I give a solid 4 stars!

    Lobster omelette
    Danielle K.

    My husband and I went to breakfast at Golden rooster restaurant today. On our way to leave Maine and we took a chance at this spot. I looked everywhere online and couldn't find a menu so we just decided to try it. I'm very glad we did. It's very busy on a Tuesday morning. The waitress was very nice and helpful. My husband had lobster omelette. He needed to have that lobster everywhere we went in Maine. lol. It was delicious and there was a good amount of lobster for omelette. I had the Florentine Benedict. It was delicious. I really like the hollandaise sauce and the flavors as well as the home fries. The home fries were lightly seasoned enough so it wasn't bland or Overpowering. . I one of my eggs was cooked to medium. However, the flavor was so good. It didn't bother me . I definitely recommend trying this restaurant out if you're in the neighborhood.

    Crepes, eggs, bacon
    Jack R.

    Crepes were very good and the eggs were perfectly cooked. The coffee was average. For $14 I would've liked to bigger strips of bacon. Great dining experience everyone was friendly and kept our drink filled!

    Michelle O.

    It was worth the wait in the rain! Food was delicious! Staff was inviting and friendly. They know what they are doing at this establishment! Simple yet perfectly cooked food!

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    Ashley H.

    The wait was 45+ minutes and unfortunately it was pouring rain and there's no where to wait inside the very small restaurant but we waited due to the high ratings we figured it's be worth the wait and overall it was. Just as a fyi: Parking wasn't as bad as we thought it might be bc there were a few lots behind the restaurant with parking available to the public. I don't think the restaurant has its own parking and with it being located along a main road with only a few spots in front of the restaurant itself we weren't sure if parking was going to be an issue. In terms of atmosphere it's a small place loud and crowded on the day we went. Lots of larger parties of families and a small counter of regulars/singles. Once we were sat the waitstaff was fast and friendly. Our food came out quickly and everyone in our group was happy with the quality of the food and the portion size. I had the cheese omelette which was yummy and I thought the home fries were flavorful and well cooked. Several members of our group got the breakfast sandwiches and thought those were delicious and the little ones with us loved their pancakes and scrambled eggs. We'd definitely return when in Saco again.

    Lobster roll and fries.
    Shaleah T.

    I went to the Golden Rooster on a recent stay in old Orchard Beach Maine. Walking in instantly, I noticed that the place was crowded because there was live music. There was lots of talking and mingling and people don't move when they literally see you walking in but even through all the people we were greeted immediately as we walked in. This is definitely a bonus. This is not always the case when you walk into a small town family owned restaurant. We sat down, received menus, and were asked if we wanted water right away. The server was kind,efficient, and helpful. I had the lobster roll and french fries. It was also wing night so we tried some of the Caribbean jerk wings as well as the garlic parmesan wings. My husband ordered the shepherds pie and haddock bites which he liked. My lobster roll was a decent portion for the price and it was sweet. They made it exactly as I asked...all I want is the lobster and the bread. Spare me with all the extras. The wings were cooked to perfection fried with a rub added or fried with the wet sauce added and you couldn't beat the $.75 per wing. We picked a good night to go. Overall the experience was pretty good. I will name that my husband and I were the only two Black people in the whole restaurant and at times we could feel it. The stares were plentiful, but it never felt unsafe or unwelcoming. If you're ever up the Old Orchard area I would say go for a visit grab the lobster roll and make sure you go on a Thursday so you can get those discount wings.

    Breakfast
    Carrie C.

    Typical breakfast lunch and now dinner establishment. The have a small bar as well as beers if you so choose. They have quite an extensive menu, no matter which meal you're having. We usually go for breakfast which comes out quick and like you ordered it. I really enjoy their French toast and platter breakfast. You can't go wrong here, no matter what you choose. Stephen Tyler from Aerosmith used to frequent this place as much as we do! The have a small outdoor dining section and larger inside dining area to suite whoever you'd like to be! Check them out they're a nice little place to have a quick diner like meal!

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    This is my go to breakfast place. They know how to poach an egg, have corned beef hash and fresh baked muffins. All my breakfast favs.

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    Marissa was wonderful and accommodating. The food was excellent! Atmosphere was charming weather was awesome!

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    The kids loved this place and we ate breakfast here every day on our vacation after we found it! Staff was friendly and service was quick!

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    Our waitress was a delight and brightened our day! Food was great, wait was short. I recommend!

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