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    Rooster's

    3.7 (62 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:15 pm

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    ROOSTER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Top shelf margarita
    April S.

    First time at roosters in Newark. Staff was very friendly . Typical looking roosters joint. Our waitress was nice. The top shelf margaritas were great. My friend ordered the fried shrimp with garlic sauce on them and they were AMAZING! Why have I never tried this at roosters before ?! I typically ordered my usual- dumpster fries and boneless wings. My friend had never had dumpster fries before and enjoyed them. When I order my wings I order sauce on the side and usually order atleast 3 sauces (I like to dip in pieces). This allows me to taste more than one sauce...one sauce is so boring! This also allows for perfect reheating of leftovers in the oven in which they won't be soggy.

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    Joe C.

    On Chodeats everyone was talking about how good Roosters was...so the wife and I went and the decor, the waitresses and the ambiance of Texas roadhouse is one in the same. Both are loud and confusing to try and have a conversation with the person across from you. The food was all the same, fried, fried, fried oh and fried, all in the same grease and all purchased from the same gfs more than likely. If not gfs some food resource. I got 10 mild Buffalo wings and 10 Korean BBQ. The Korean BBQ was good but a little too sweet in the end. The Buffalo wings are to a neighbor, or the stray cats. Oh and the wife got 4 chicken tenders that were just strips, the first 4 she git were waaay past golden, and brown, and headed to black. The waitress got her some more and they were almost the same. Our bill was 37.00 and I had gotten 50 in gift cards for the fuel points, and the waitress that showed she wanted a 15 to 20 percent tip got a 13.00 tip just because we won't be going back.

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    7 months ago

    Great and friendly staff! Great prices for food! Menu has something for everyone! TVs everywhere. Great patio!

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    Good food. Love that they are open late hours! Can get loud at times but still a great place to eat!

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    3 years ago

    Just good all around! Service, food, atmosphere . . . Simple, casual and efficient always good "to go" as well

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    Good food when they get your order right. We've ordered takeout there many times, they get our order wrong more then they get it right.

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    7 years ago

    I really like roosters. Everything on the menu is pretty good. Good sized boneless wings. Good personal pizzas. Really like the pizza sub.

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    4 years ago

    THE BEST WINGS IN TOWN, HANDS DOWN. Always quick and courteous service. And very reasonable prices for what you get

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    6 years ago

    Decent food but overly snooty staff keep it from really being a frequent spot for a quick sit down meal.

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    4 years ago

    They have really yummy wings and max and cheese fried triangles they are so yummy and I love there bbq wings they are so yummy !!!!!

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    Roosters Newark is the best place in town for cold beer and great food. Usually busy and great for watching sports.

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