Red Rooster Harlem
Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Central Harlem, New York
The experts at The New York Times and Food Network recommend this place
"Mac and cheese, fried yardbird... It's top-notch and worth the trip."(15 Tips)
"celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson’s take on American comfort fare"(10 Tips)
"Also get the cornbread, sundae, and madame petal cocktail - so good."(81 Tips)
"The fried yard bird is awesome!"(10 Tips)
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Mary BrutovskiJuly 20, 2014Earl of Harlem! Must have cocktail...the smoothest bourbon cocktail u have ever had.
Maxime BuryMarch 16, 2015Seafood chowder is delicious, impressive, and entirely too much food for 2 unless you're famished. You should get it
Wright Lassiter IIIJune 30, 2019The cornbread is a DON’T MISS! Sunday night, 7pm and the band will be playing soon!
Augusto LimaJune 5, 2016The bread they serve with the food is great. Awesome atmosphere. Best in town.
Well after years going here I can honestly say I've never had the food until tonite decided to get the crab cakes and wings disappointment food wasnt good😣
Justine ReichmanJuly 7, 2012A great spot to hear music say evening. Get a seat at the bar, grab a cocktail and order off the full menu. Enjoy!
Brandy Gomez-DuplessisDecember 23, 2010Excellent Excellent Excellent service. Marcus is amazing and very personable. I will definitely return and oil forward to seeing growth with his restaurant. Thanks for bringing RR to Harlem.
Great vibes and good service. The food needs some more TLC, but I would come back for the drinks and vibe anytime.
Sabrina MajeedMay 31, 2015The yard bird and swedish meatballs are both great, and the music is on point
Tausha CMay 12, 2012If you like South Asian flavors, try the sweet potato and lamb hash during brunch. Very interesting flavors that taste almost like a dry curry.
Isabella MayNovember 27, 2014Amazing Thanksgiving lunch with a wonderful open buffet! Waiters were so kind!- Kevin TolliverJuly 26, 2015-Wings better than the fried yardbird, cornbread and the gazpacho were incredible. HARLEM.
Rita GarciaJanuary 19, 2014Delicious! Definitely coming back here! Live music as well which complemented our meal. :)
LindsayApril 9, 2011The mac 'n cheese is, probably, my favorite in town. Never thought I'd love the greens blended in, but it works! Worth returning for, alone.
Trista KempaJune 13, 2015Didn't get the signature dish, so I ended up so-so pleased. But my bf got the fried chicken and it was great, really unique flavor.
Pedro UOctober 11, 2019Brunch. Music. Vibes. Marcus’s food does not miss despite the tourists and noise
Chelle 🗽May 2, 2011Totally unexpected that the best Swedish meatballs I've ever had would be found in Harlem! Pair it with the Brownstoner cocktail and ur all set!
John NiedermeyerMay 14, 2013The bar is up-for-grabs, if you want to eat w/o a reservation. So! Make sure you communicate that w/ the bartender, or they will FUCK you & give your place to someone they like better. #shitshow
Veronica TMarch 24, 2013A most satisfying experience for both body and soul! Excellent buffet, fantastic service, beautiful performance
Andrea ArterberyOctober 1, 2011I'm not a huge fan of the food here, but I love the ambience. I always make new friends each time I go to the bar!
AmateurConciergeSeptember 20, 2014Brunch: Migas with hot sauce. Or at least make sure you get the potatoes somehow
R AndersonOctober 10, 2013Soul food for white people, as evidence that there were 4x the number of whites than blacks--this ain't hardly soulfood, despite visibly having black staff. Corn bread good; apple cobbler--Awful.
Monique LInderJanuary 10, 2016The shrimp and grits and corn bread were heavenly... Just the right choice- Robert ThompsonSeptember 19, 2018Being one of the first customers seated for evening dinner you would assume having spot on service & scrumptious food. But in my case the waiter had a language barrier & my food was prepared poorly😤
José DucósMarch 1, 2014Starting out with some cornbread is a must. Slather some butter for a powerful combination.
Avyanka HernandezNovember 11, 2012Trendy but Overpriced. Great vibe & crowd but the food always disappoints. The cornbread is pretty amazing though. Save your money & just go for drinks @ the bar. For great soul food go to Melba's.
Laura LachmanNovember 2, 2012Yard Bird and mac and cheese. Go downstairs for some great music, beautiful people and booty shakin'.
francine hardawayAugust 3, 2012This is a hip, diverse bar crowd that is very friendly.Have the Harlem Chowder and the salmon.- Jenna Odett LaskinSeptember 14, 2012Impossible to get a reservation? Check out @mastercard's #pricelessNY promotion http://www.mastercard.us/priceless-cities/newyork/category.html?category=culinary
Lauren HansenMarch 29, 2015Pretty pricey, but the brunch was well worth the trek, wait, and money. Hope to come back again.
Allison ThorntonOctober 5, 2011excellent cocktails. Food is Neo-soul food, lighter and tastier than Sylvia's, nice vibe, funky staff, and awesome bathroom.
JoelAugust 12, 2013Cornbread with honey butter really hit the spot. And the deviled eggs were outstanding.
Melanie DownMay 18, 2011Fabulous Restaurant - Excellent Service - For starters try their gorgeous cornbread served with honey butter and tomatoe jam - scrummalious! Read more
DeShaun HarrisNovember 23, 2012Shockingly thrilled with the collard greens. Dare I say they're better than most people's grandma's homemade? Must try!
ThrillistJanuary 17, 2011Head uptown for this new prix fixe mid-day meal featuring 3 courses: app/main/dessert, with dishes like Spicy Chili w/ creme fraiche for $17.
Denise ShapiroJuly 6, 2012If you loved Marcus at Acquvit you will adore the Rooster. Refined Comfort food, great crowd, cool music
Adee TelemOctober 21, 2012Amazing people watching. They have a great band playing tonight too... Will be back!
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Red Rooster Harlem
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St)
New York, NY 10027
United States
New York, NY 10027
United States
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–9:00 PM
- Fri
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(212) 792-9001
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Everything is glorious. Be prepared to wait. It is totally worth it for biscuits and bacon and beer."
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"The best chicken and waffles I ever had. The decor is relaxing. The music is on point (90's R&B). The macaroni and cheese was also good. The service is friendly."
Tai Smith - 8.8
"The chicken & waffles are great and so are the mac & cheese, salmon, & mashed potatoes!"
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- 9.0
"Great venue! Friendly staff. Well organized for unfamiliar folks. Reasonable prices!!"
Oliver Lewis - 8.0
"The fried chicken and pancakes with blueberry butter = amazing!"
Nicolette Orlemans - 8.0
"Everything was great! The yardbird.. Mashed potatoes.. Cornbread... And the music was awesome!!!!"
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