The Happy Rooster
Bar and Restaurant$$$$
Center City West, Philadelphia
"Lady Diane is the best."(6 Tips)
"Best lobster roll in Philadelphia."(3 Tips)
"A bar with coq au vin, steak frites, and good local beer"(2 Tips)
"Make sure you see Miss Diane at the back bar!"(2 Tips)
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richard sheppardMay 13, 2018Very deceiving,, was gonna have a beer and bail!!! Nope Mac and cheese divine ! Mozzarella flatbreads awesome,, guacamole? Texan approved
Jenni RussellJune 2, 2016The bartender has a jalapeño margarita available. Don't know how long it'll be on the menu.
Dennis GrimesDecember 30, 2011The Dark and Stormy is great. Karaoke on Thursday night is amazing. Finished so many work happy hours here.- Jenni RussellJune 2, 2016No draught beers, but I can dig a place that serves margaritas in a wine glass.
Diane is the best! Everything on the menu is awesome! Ask her for a Jamison shot with a Pickle Back! Wow!
Ashley LanceSeptember 24, 2015Awesome looking place! Horrible service..me and my girlfriend went there and sat next to a group of guys. Girl bartenders ignored us all night. It's a shame cause it's got a great vibe
Brian AlvarezJanuary 23, 2013In warmer months, this is a great place to people watch on weekend evenings- Make sure you see Miss Diane at the back bar! Best bartender in the city.
Philly.comAugust 3, 2014A quirky stained-glass hideaway offering a fine contemporary menu. Read more
Gary NoeSeptember 23, 2014No draft at the front bar. Limited amount of bottle. Nice place thought to sit and talk. Not too loud.
Martel JohnsonDecember 3, 2012The happy rooster The best location Great service Always stay to closing time
Catherine PiechoskiJanuary 3, 2012Norris, the owner, is very friendly and personable. Great bartender, amazing chef.
Eric WalterNovember 16, 2010The wait staff seemed distracted, but the lobster roll and the steak frites were both excellent.
Thursday night is karaoke night. Many suits singing Sinatra, but still a good time.
annie heckenbergerDecember 14, 2012Glad the rooster is happy, because I'm not. This is the worst service I've had in several states, many cities, even other countries.
Laura TeterJune 12, 2012Maybe if Shane hadn't over served the woman to my right it would have been a fun night. Go somewhere else with better attitudes and better prices
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The Happy Rooster has been a Philadelphia mainstay for decades, serving irresistible food in an atmosphere of old-school refinement and quirky charm.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
(215) 693-9311
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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