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    Running Rooster

    3.7 (662 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Onion rings! So good!
    Alexa H.

    Great food and drinks here! Had the spicy chicken sandwich and grilled chicken sandwich with seasoned fries, onion rings, and a side salad. The pizzas also looked really good, so will have to try next time. Great service and pleasant ambiance by the bar (which was more lively). Would absolutely come back!

    Cream soda
    Danelle S.

    Our server was good, no complaints there. The ambiance is good. A little loud but concrete floors ... you expect it. The food is ok. We started with chips n dip. The queso reminds me of when I was a kid and you mix a can of chili with cream cheese. The chips are not house made... cheap and tasteless. I ordered shrimp n grits and while I as a southern girl enjoyed finding them in California, they are more watery than I would like. They need a bit more creaminess and cheese. The shrimp were decent, a bit over cooked and it overall needed more seasoning. My husband enjoyed his burger, nothing special but good. The cream soda was not sweet at all. Although I was warned about this it took me by surprise. I ordered the pear flavor but there was no flavor. It was $106 out the door and I feel like that is too much for what you get. I'm glad I didn't have to cook but ... the waitress made us box our own food up. And she wouldn't remove any dishes prior to setting down our dinner plates. That's not $106 worth imo.

    Scalloped potatoes
    Ronnita I.

    I thought the ambiance was nice and the outdoor space was great! My food was very tasty and my waiter was friendly and efficient.

    BBQ chicken pizza.  With almost no BBQ chicken.
    Frank Lloyd W.

    Everything is just ok. At best. The pizza should be so much better. The chicken pizza has like, almost no chicken. Just tons of cheese and sauce

    Thai chicken salad description
    Stevi B.

    To start, service was friendly and helpful. Mom and I started with the guac and chips, which was actually our favorite part of the entire meal. The guac was very well done- perfectly seasoned! (This would actually be my top recommendation.) Mom's margarita had a flavor she could only think to describe as "gasoline-ish"... but not in an alcohol type way... just something off with the flavor. She really enjoyed her Baja fish tacos though. I had the Thai Peanut Salad and the quinoa felt really misplaced. I'm not quite sure why that was included, as it wasn't listed on the menu and would have not been what I went for had it been. The sesame seeds(?) also felt like, aside from texture, they didn't add to the dish in a beneficial way. It isn't something I'd order again. I also had a side of the grits which had a nice Smokey flavor. I would order that again. I'd rate closer to a 3.5 if I could.

    El Jefe burger with caramelized onions and mushrooms
    Rosy F.

    Friendly staff and super juicy burgers! Staff is friendly and attentive. Our waiter is always pleasant. Family friendly as well. My daughter got the kids cheeseburger and it was cooked perfectly to her liking.

    A. M.

    New chef in the house The attention to the ingredients is notable Always enjoy the staff and atmosphere Even though i love french fries, the fresh leaf house salad is a great substitute

    Assorted mushrooms
    Sakol M.

    After reaching the end of the street that transitioned into suburban homes, we found ourselves with two dining options: this place or the Country Rose Cafe. Parking here was challenging, and we ended up parking around the corner. While there was a pleasant outdoor dining area, it was too hot to use that day. The interior had a trendy barnyard theme, which felt a bit like being at Knott's Berry Farm. We were seated near the parking lot window, and the service was slow, though the waitress was friendly. The pictures of the Baja Fish Tacos looked amazing on Yelp, so I ordered it. They were quite good, but more fish would have been preferable, as the large tacos mainly contained condiments. The oven-roasted mushroom medley was a pricey side dish that disappointed, consisting of plain brown mushrooms that were overcooked, dried, and salty. In general, the place isn't bad, but it doesn't warrant a return visit. The tacos were the only positive aspect. The menu was basic. It's a decent option if you are in the area, but making a special trip is not recommended.

    Rooster Benedict's.
    Todd D.

    Great food. I really enjoyed the Rooster Benedict's. Calm environment and also enjoyed the outside seating. Service was great and friendly staff. Don't forget the bottomless mimosa's.

    Garlic fries
    Tammy H.

    I've stopped by for pizza months ago in the evening and the restaurant was busy and lively. On my recent visit, it was after lunch hours and a little more quiet so if you want to avoid crowds, then lunch seems to be the best time to go. My order: -KEKONA BURGER: Hawaiian inspired burger with Kalua pork and pineapple chunks was sweet and tasty. If you're looking for a uniquely flavored burger then this is the one. The pork, pineapple, and bbq sauce combo was a nice change from the usual burger options. I opted for the Outlaw fries, which is their seasoned fries topped with a generous dusting of seasoning. $23 -COWBOY BURGER: Included cheese, 2 large battered onion rings, and thick cut bacon as well as all the toppings (pickle, tomato, lettuce). Not particularly memorable since it was just a regular burger if it didn't include the "Yeehaw" sauce. Paid an additional $1 for garlic fries, which I was satisfied with since the garlic was semi-cooked (so it wasn't raw and spicy) and very fragrant. $21 + $1 I think the price is a little steep for a burger and fries, but I will say the patties were THICK!! I wasn't asked about my preference for the patty, but they turned out perfectly with just a bit of pink. My tiny gripe is that the parts where the bun was grilled was definitely on the burnt side. I appreciated the fact that they separated my fries from the burgers since the burger juices/sauces leaked out and also put the Yeehaw sauce into a container for my take-out order.

    El Jefe burger with Outlaw fries.
    Juan D.

    Food was . Good service too. Had the El Jefe burger with the Outlaw fries. Barn style ambiance.

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