This is one of our go-to places when we have some spare cash and just want to get out for a good inexpensive meal. This location was closed for a long while due to a fire, and we were overjoyed when they finally re-opened. Okay, for folks who've never been, Roosters is a chain local to Ohio and only found in Central Ohio: Columbus and the Columbus-metro area. They're a bar serving bar food, with a focus on chicken wings, and they do it well; we have NEVER been to a bad Roosters yet. The wings are battered, deep-fried, tossed with their any of their own sauces, and served up hot, fresh, and tasty. They also do burgers, subs, pizzas, a variety of deep-fried appetizers and sides, and some soups/salads to balance things out. Let's be blunt: it's bar food. It's not epic best-I've-ever-had gourmet stuff -- but what Roosters does, it does well, it does fast, and it does friendly. It's solid, tasty, and hits the spot. You go here when you want to hang out, talk with friends, catch some sports, and relax with good grub and drinks, not because you want a gourmet dining experience. Husband and I LOVE their Carolina Gold sauce on the wings (other sauces are really good; the CG is just our personal fave); we're fans of their Red/Bacon/Blue salad (salad stuff, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles & their red house dressing), onion feathers, and I could eat their hot pretzels & cheese every day. Yes, there are other places that do great gourmet pretzel dipping sauces, but dammit, usually I just want big, soft, buttery hot pretzels with good nacho cheese sauce, and Roosters does it right. Like I said, solid, tasty, American-Midwest bar food. And by the way? Their staff is awesome! read more

Rooters is your classic neighborhood bar-and-grill. Think lots of TVs, a long beer list, and a menu full of familiar options. The food was solid and the service was fine--no complaints--but it doesn't really separate itself from a lot of similar spots. It's the kind of place you go when you want something easy and predictable. Bottom line: Nothing wrong with it, just pretty standard bar food in a sports bar setting. read more

Ate dinner here while in town. I got the bacon cheeseburger, fries, wings, and mozzarella sticks. We did not eat in the restaurant, but pick up was quick and easy. The burger was really solid and the fries were hot and crispy curly fries. The wings were breaded and very good! The mozzarella sticks were decent. Overall the food was done on time and hot even when I brought it back to the hotel. It was good and would go back again next time I am in town. read more

This had been closed for a year or two following a fire and reopened a few months ago. I'm sure I'd been to this one before, but apparently pre-Yelp. Big inside, nice warm sports-bar atmosphere on a cold day. Pretty busy at 1130am on a weekday. Service was friendly and fast. I had a coupon from a hockey game, expiring at the end of the month, and they were on top of it. I got fried fingers, because I'd never had those. 4 because I figured they were small. They were not. 4 big flat "fingers" as big as my hand. Perfectly fried, then dipped in sauce. Enough to coat, not to make them mushy. We'll see how they do reheated. Because dang, that was a lot of food. I got Korean BBQ, savory and a tiny bit spicy. I also got the onion feathers, crispy and tasty and sided with their horseradishy sauce. If I hadn't got them maybe I'd have been able to finish the "fingers." Maybe. Next time I'll get 2. Parking is tight. Big lot, but narrow aisles, made worse by people waiting on spots, driving the wrong way, parking poorly, and the construction next door. Be careful, from the stoplight all the way to wherever you find a spot. read more

We're not accustomed to eating wings with hairs & feathers if we didn't live so far I would've brought them back to the Roosters on Olentangy River Road near Riverside Hospital! How in the world was the chicken even cleaned and all these feathers left on it?I'm certain I can't be the only one in Ohio that's had these feathers in their chicken and apparently some of your customers don't mind but we're not accustomed to having to pluck our chicken before eating it which is the same reason why we wrote up Hot Chicken Takeover where their feathers were even 2 times bigger! Are there any eateries/restaurants in all of Ohio where they cook wings without hair's & feathers other than me? Shirley Nicholson ushirley3655@aol read more

Roosters - Chicken with huge feathers - Chicken Wings Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I am so glad this location re-opened! I ate here twice yesterday! Buffalo shrimp with a bunch of apps for dinner (fried pickles/fried mozzarella/onion feathers) were all delicious. This place is so edfocient. The servers enter the order on handheld devices and food runners bring it out. Food is great and service is better. They did a nice job with the remodel. Nachos and a quesadilla for late nite snack! read more

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Good dining experience here! Our server was very busy and still took very good care of us! This was our first time here and we got way too much food. The wings are huge and definitely worth the price. I thought I would eat 10, but I only ate five. The wings are very crunchy and the sauce is really good. I think the flats are better than the drums because the drums have extra crunchy breading on them, but the flats are a little softer. The fries and tater tots are pretty normal. The mozzarella sticks are really good. The beer is also a very good price here. We definitely will come back but order less food because we got way too much! Lol. read more

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I had a terrible experience at this Roosters. I was halfway through eating my salad when I found a cockroach in my lettuce. Absolutely disgusting. They comped the food but still charged us for our drinks, which already felt ridiculous given the situation. What made it worse was the manager's response. When they came over, they were completely nonchalant about it and acted like it wasn't a big deal. There was very little apology or concern, which was honestly shocking. I left feeling sick to my stomach and when I got home I actually threw up because of how disgusted and upset I was. Finding a cockroach in someone's food should be taken seriously, and the way this was handled was extremely disappointing. read more

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If you are looking for a bright sports bar, with tvs everywhere, big beer list and plenty of parking, a good option. Food was fine.

Good stuff. We started with the dumpster fries (6/10) nothing crazy but did the job you get what you would expect. Mozz Sticks are above average. Stood out to the normal. Split garlic parm and medium traditional (mixed) (you can mix up to three different sauce flavors!). Wings were HUGE. Really liked them. Split the roosters mild fried chicken wrap. Didn't feel the kick of the mild, definitely recommend the spicy ranch. Not overpowering spice, super yummy. If you want more of a kick I recommend something spicer than mild for the chicken. Our server Zoe was amazing and so sweet the entire night! This restaurant has total dad vibes and made us feel so at home. We will definitely come back! read more

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Enjoyed my food and service very much. Food and drinks were A1 and the staff was super friendly. The chicken bacon sub was my favorite it came with the spicy ranch sauce and it tied the sandwich together. The Nashville hot dry rub on the wings was the perfect amount so you can taste the seasoning with every bite. read more

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Daughter and me for dinner. She started with chicken soup, she says excellent. I had the Red Rooster salad, also excellent. We both also ordered grilled chicken fingers. Outstanding. Great service. read more

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Spent over 80.00 food was terrible,hard potatoes tasted like they been sitting out all day, couple of items were missing girl up front nasty attitude saying it wasn't on the order but the blue cheese dressing was in the bag for my wings. Never getting my business again. read more

The total atmosphere when you walk in it is amazing. The staff is friendly and polite. It's just a all-around good place to be with family and friends. read more

I like Roosters. This particular location our wings really well as compared to other locations. My wings were crispy after sauced. I hate soggy wings. My wings were well cooked - one could assume if you have crispy wings, they are well cooked but you would be surprised that this is not always true. The beer was cold The service was great This location was busy. I will be back if I am in the area. read more

This location is always consistent whether it be dine in or carry out. The service is quick and the food is hot and fresh. We tried the new Garlic Parmesan Sauce and it's delicious- would love to see it in the regular rotation. Love that the games are always on and it doesn't seem to get too rowdy. read more

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SO, SO, AMAZINGLY GREAT FOOD. Best location in the chain on OLRD What stinks is that we drive 25 minutes down the road to go when our location is around the corner. Polaris is the worst. We gave them so many chances. Cooks? Everything is undercooked. Sad as we like staff but love ORD by Riverside Hospital!!! Glad you are back! read more

Roosters is a classic wing spot to hit up before a game and I can't complain about anything. It's your typical sports bar with bar seating and crowded wooden tables. If you're looking for a lively crowd and traditional bar food, this is the place to hang. I would recommend their teriyaki chicken boneless wings because they're huge, tender, and absolutely delicious. I also love their curly fries--it's almost like beer-battered and super crispy. I wish they had an option for 7-piece chicken wings but the prices are reasonable for a 10-piece. read more

Roosters - Chicken Wings Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great sports bar ambience with terrific friendly and helpful service. Food was awesome and plentiful with TVs everywhere. Highly recommend.

3.5 Wings were so good the fries weren't as good tho really enjoyed my time and drinking the 2 dollar beers wtf

"A fun, casual joint" is the slogan of this All-American eatery. While I've only dined at this location once, I frequently get take out. When I did dine in, I sat at the bar, ate some wings, watched a game and had a good time. The menu is straight to the point. Wings are their specialty, but they also have sub sandwiches, wraps and pizza. Prices are lower than other similar style restaurants, which is a plus. So far, I've tried the wings, chicken wrap and chicken bacon ranch sub. My favorite has probably been the chicken wrap. The spicy ranch that comes with it is amazing. I'm looking forward to trying other things on the menu, as well as all of the wing sauces. read more

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A sports bar with a million screens, attentive waitstaff/bartenders, and a menu for even the pickiest of eaters? Yes! And a full bar of beers and cocktails. A fantastic place to watch a game, hold an office party, or (weather permitting) sit on a covered patio. Wings, burgers, pizza, salads, sandwiches...and if you are one of those wing eaters, the variety of sauces available here is quite impressive. This location, abutting a Kohl's store, has ample parking. However, the patio area peers out into that sea of cars, so focus on the food, drink, and friends. If you come during a big, in-town sporting event like Ohio State football gamedays, even this cavernous place can be full, so plan accordingly. Carry out is available, so if you don't get a seat, at least get some goodies to go. The fun quotient here is high, and the happy hour pricing is reasonable. A solid choice for a restaurant/bar outing. read more

I've been to several Rooster's around Columbus but this was my first time here. I had 10 people in my group. Even though it was raining, we chose to sit outside since the patio was covered. I ordered the white chicken pizza and it was perfection. Despite it being lunchtime and having a large group we still received our food quickly. Our waiter was friendly and personable. read more

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Came here for a lunch with colleagues. The Carolina gold boneless wings were good but varied a lot in size. Makes you feel like you're getting ripped off. The garlic cheese bread was a nice complement to the wings, and I even had some leftovers to take home. read more

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I was stunned when I got my order Medium well done traditional tasteless half cooked the sauce was not at all medium The other order garlic traditional well done Same no garlic any where to taste half cooked Curly fries were stiff hard like chewing cardboard I heard that this was the best everyone from the hospital goes there well clearly the service and food are lacking during the day so I guess if there's a next time we go in the evening read more

Loved the wings and environment. Service was also really good! I'd definitely go back!

Good bar food. Don't expect high end food. Good friendly servers Prices are low Place is clean lots of tv's and they have Keno read more

By far the best place for chicken, fried pickles, and all things in between. Roosters was one of the first restaurants that I went to when I moved to Columbus two years ago... ever since then, I've been absolutely hooked. As of late, I've been getting their chicken tenders dusted with their Nashville hot dry rub. They are incredible and have a very nice heat level. The chicken tenders are huge and very juicy. I could not recommend them more. The service here is here is great. Bartenders and wait staff are attentive, nice, and will always switch a tv, so you can watch your favorite team play on Saturday or Sunday. read more

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Stopped here for a quick dinner after work. Ordered the bone in wings with medium and garlic. The wings have a nice crispy outside. My wings could have used a little more sauce but the ranch and blue cheese is also delicious for dipping. The potato wedges were soft inside with a crispy outside. read more

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The quality of the food was satisfactory, and we were pleasantly surprised by the reasonable cost. The entire staff at the restaurant provided exceptional service, and they were very welcoming and accommodating to us as individuals with hearing impairments. read more

It would have been better with a beer. The hamburger was dry and the grilled chicken was dry where

Some of the best chicken wings for a great price!! I'm a chicken wing connoisseur in every sense. I could eat chicken wings every day for the rest of my life so I've had everything on the spectrum. These big ass steroid wings are fried to perfection with a crispy crunchy texture and warm juicy flavorful inside. Wide choice of sauces. And the sides were good too along with the brews in the happy hour selection. It's clearly very busy and popular for a reason. Perfect place to catch a game as they have many TVs. I'm a Buckeyes fan and found out about this place from Letterman Row weekly YouTube show. I was driving across the country and had to stop in Columbus and try Roosters. Definitely coming back here next time I come to the Shoe for a game! read more

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Great food and great service. Chloe really took care of me. She kept checking back to see if I needed refills, wanted anything else, she inquired about the food. She was on it. My food was great. I love that you can mix your sauces here. I ordered 5 Korean/ garlic, cooked extra hard. They came out piping hot and crispy. I normally only eat 3, but those kept calling my name. My potato skins were good, but one of them was still hard in the middle, which is the only reason i didn't give 5 stars. The music was pretty good too. I was humming along to "son of a preacher man" as well as other inspiring classics. You know I'll be back. This is my favorite Rooters location. read more

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Always a must stop when in Columbus! Love the boneless wings with Carolina Gold. My only complaint is that 5 are too few and 10 are too much. I wish that you could add individual boneless wings to your order to get just the right portion!! read more

Chicken Chicken Chicken!! On my way out of Columbus one sunny afternoon, I noticed Roosters from the parking lot at the Marriot. I had eaten breakfast a few hours previously and I was on my way to PA, a 5-6 hour drive. I had to eat quickly and get o the road, so I went over to Roosters for a quick bite. It was a sunny Sunday afternoon right around lunchtime. I walked in and to my chagrin this place was packed. I was lucky enough since I was travelling alone that I got seated right away. I can tell that it is a popular spot as there were people of all ages, from all walks of life and all chicken lovers. I really didn't have time to try anything elaborate I just needed something light and quick. I decided on the Roosters Noodle Soup and The Char-Grilled Chicken Salad. When the soup came out I noticed it was a little thick and gooey, possibly from the bottom of the pot. None the less, the soup had some depth of flavour to it so it was enjoyable. My salad had everything I needed. I was a light dish with succulently grilled morsels of mouth-watering white chicken breast. I loved it!! The dressing was on the side but tasted a little like it was from a bottle and not homemade ( I could be wrong ). Keep in mind I was in a rush, wolfed down my food and had to leave. So I didn't have much time to do a thorough review. I will say aside from the gooeyness of the soup, my meal was pretty good. I would like to go to a Roosters again and try other items. read more

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Service was fast af. I wasn't expecting it. My girl and I got a bunch of boneless for the both of us to share and they were really good. But I mean, I think you get what you paid for, it wasn't that cheap, it hurt my wallet. Overall I had a good experience and I will 100% go back soon! read more

I really think that this franchise deserves a 4.5/5. 4 stars doesn't tell you how amazing they are. I've never been to Roosters even though people raved about it in Kentucky. It's first location opened in Dayton, and they've been successful enough to expand to a few nearby states! And the chicken is very good!! My two friends and I came around 6. It was loud and busy, but with lots of tables open though. You seat yourself so we sat in a booth. Service was quick! We got our waters immediately. As soon as I saw the sweet tea on the menu, I had to order it. Wow! It was warm although they added ice. That's a sign that it was fresh. It was pretty good! And I downed that thing like I had never had a drink of it in my life! My two friends ordered boneless wings. They were bigger than the nugget-sized ones at Winking Lizard. They looked like tenders! Kinda big! One friend got medium and the other got Carolina Gold. Not spicy at all! We also got a side of tots! Yum!! I got the Roosters chicken wrap!! So good with the ranch sauce on the side! It was a good portion size. Prices are unbeatable. I love it!! I paid less then $10! Food came quickly and service was great! Our server came and checked on us frequently and made good eye contact. She cleaned our plates off the table as soon as she saw we were done and she smiled a good amount. Lots of young women work here. Thankfully, it's not a Hooters situation. They're dressed casually with Roosters v necks or T shirts. Parking is fantastic! So many spots all around the building. I had no trouble finding one. Lots of people seem to come with co-workers after work here. I also saw some groups of friends and couples. It's not just for regular middle class. I felt like people who dressed kinda preppy also ate in here. Clearly, this franchise is doing a great job!! Can't believe I took so long to try it!! read more

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Best Chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese. Very good Chicken noodle Soup and subs too. Always great service and consistently great food. Both Olentangy River Road and Sawmill read more

The chicken wings are cheap but don't taste good at all. The potato skins are good! The whole menu is very affordable but you pay for what you get. Wont go here regularly maybe will try other apps. read more

Roosters - Potato Skins - Chicken Wings Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Known for great wings and many other good items, this is a big location that seats a lot of people and has great service. Very crowded on NFL or College Football days. The only negative is that they have 8 curbside pickup parking spots closer than the closest Handicap parking. Come one get with the ADA program! read more