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The Rolling Rooster

4.0 (716 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Allison R.

My review will be the same as before as always! Love this place!!!! Everything is amazing

Kia L.

Rolling rooster has amazing comfort-soul food! When you walk in R&B is usually playing and it's a cozy vibe inside. I'm not out this way often, so when I am I indulge. I ordered the 3 piece, 2 sides and cornbread. The fried chicken was crispy, well seasoned and very fresh! I also ordered a side of greens which weren't as good as the last time I had them but tasted fine. I also ordered cornbread which was fluffy with a hint of sweetness. Service was standard and friendly! They usually have teens working the register or serving and they did forget one of my sides. I got my order to go so I didn't realize until I got home. I'd love to try the oxtails next time I come! The RED VELVET waffles are a must!!!!

I went with my wife and youngest son. We really wanted to try the chicken and waffles and were able to sample the chicken wing, chicken tender and fish by ordering one of each as a 3pc & waffle. They were just flat out awesome! We went for a late lunch so there wasn't a crowd at all. Inside was clean and well maintained. The server was attentive.

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Joshua E.

I ordered through Uber Eats. My taste buds are dancing. Idky it took me so long to try rolling rooster. I got the 4 piece fish with 2 sides. The fish was well seasoned and still crispy even after it being delivered. It wasn't too salty but also not bland/plain. I was also pleased with the size of each piece. (In the picture, I held up some ketchup next to it to show the size) For sides I got sweet potato's and collard greens. The sweet potatoes were the right amount of sweetness and the greens were flavorful and also not bland. I didn't even need to add salt and pepper. I will definitely be ordering again!

4 Shrimp & 2 (Wings Or Fish Or Tenders) With 2 Sides
Chelsa D.

Food was great, employees were very friendly and attentive. Drinks were really good. Nice place inside as well.

Pork chops, collard greens and Mac and chesse

The atmosphere was a decent vibe.The fried chicken which was bland, candy yams that tasted like the came out of a can with no sauce and you can't for the Mac and Cheese that had 5% chesse and 95% Mac. The Service was decent at first when we came in but after we decided to pack up our food and finish it at home after barely touching the food because it was that bad, the waitress then became rude to us when I asked for the check and to go box's. I don't recommend coming here.

Baked Mac & Cheese
Christian R.

My wife and I came in on a Saturday around 4 PM. The restaurant wasn't super busy or anything and we were able to get seated right away. Loved the throwback R&B music that was playing in the background throughout our dining experience. Definitely added to the vibe. The restaurant felt "older" inside. The restroom sticks out to me because of how dirty it was during our visit. It was pretty disgusting. Our server was very nice and attentive during our visit. I decided to order Chicken and Waffles with a side of Baked Mac & Cheese. The Mac & cheese was cheesy & delicious, and the chicken also came out with great flavor and crisp. The waffle was just okay. It tasted like it may have been laying out longer before it was topped off with chicken. It was cold and flimsy when I received it in front of me, which was disappointing. Overall we had an okay experience!

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Brooke D.

Came here for dinner with my boyfriend and I'm so glad I finally got to try this place out. Everything that we ordered was so so good! I got the fried fish with baked mac and cheese for my side and it was really good. The breads on the fish was super crispy! The Mac and cheese was pretty good but it came out and wasn't very hot but still good. The fried pickles here are perfect! Had a good crunch to them without the pickle being limp. They also came out super hot which I loved and the ranch was great. I tried my boyfriend's chicken and waffles and they were super good as well. Only critiques I have was that there was only one server so service was a little lacking. Otherwise I think this spot is great!

Fried cat fish and lemon pepper wings. Yams yum yum!
Celia L.

We are visiting from California and stop by accident and surprise surprise the best cat fish and fried chicken I've ever had moist in the inside crispy on the outside. The potato yams were bomb. The service was great, thee was a young girl going through training and she was very pleasant. The ambiance was casual but very clean which is huge for my husband and I. I recommend this place 109% don't miss out guys give it a chance. If I loved it believe me you are in great hands.

Jalai G.

Small location but very tasty food. We were told to sit wherever we like but it took about 10 mins for a server to come take drink/food orders. Despite that the food came out relatively quickly after ordering and it was hot and delicious. It's not a fancy spot by any means but worth the visit for well seasoned chicken/fish/shrimp.

Hunter M.

Rolling Rooster has a laid-back vibe, and the staff are friendly. They were multitasking, training someone while taking my order, which slowed things down a bit. I tried their 6-piece fried chicken which was about $20 (with fries and a tea), which felt pricey. But I have to admit, it was crispy and flavorful, with nice seasoning. Still, I couldn't shake the feeling that it was a bit too expensive for what it was. The place itself was cool, with plenty of seating and a bar. Their seasoned French fries were a highlight, they were super tasty. Overall, The Rolling Rooster has good food and a chill atmosphere, but the high prices might not be worth it for everyone.

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