My visit at Red Rooster was an amazing experience from beginning to end. To put it simply, we devoured our meal in 15 minutes it was so good! Upon entering the premises we were greeted with warmth and smiles. We ordered 3 dishes all of which names escape me. I do remember the menu reading "coconut jerk chicken" catching my attention which inspired our curiosity to give this a try. The coconut rice was a delicious compliment to the jerk. While the chicken and waffle topped with pickled beets was an amazing union with the side of mac n' cheese! This venue has an amazing vibe & creative ambiance which makes it a perfect place to catch up with friends or for date and meaningful conversation. For my fellow music lovers, they do also play music (unsure of which nights. I'd inquire if interested) Looking forward to my next visit! If you're in the area I definitely recommend giving this spot a try! read more

Delayed review from Feb 2020: The food was delicious. The squid held a lot of flavour and was perfectly cooked, not chewy at all. For the mains I had a fish dish which again did not disappoint. The flakes of fish were so tender yet juicy and was accompanied by vegetables which complimented the dish well. The drinks were strong. The atmosphere is fun and we managed to catch a jazz performance from our table. The interior is dark but cosy, nice for a date. read more

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Without even calling ahead, we (4 of us) waltzed in on a late Friday afternoon - just in time to get the last table that was not reserved for the evening. Great timing! The place started filling up within 1/2 hr - as live music was going on at 8pm. Although our table for 4 was situated in a very drafty vortex, we really had no right to complain (because, no reservation/no other tables). We dealt. Nice place. The wait for the food was longish, but the server was attentive (US-style). When the food came out, it was rather "sparse" looking - especially the burger that my husband ordered. There was really nothing to it. I found my salmon to be slightly overdone, but had an appetizing presentation. Overall, dinner was fine, we ate. I'm at 3.5 stars here, but there was nothing special nor memorable. I really had higher expectations - just wanted the food to be better than it was. P.S. Finding the restrooms was confusing. read more

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Red Rooster has been on my list a while and after brunch elsewhere, the cold snap had me & my friend wanting somewhere cosy for a cocktail. We thought we'd head to the Curtain hotel as worse case if we couldn't get a cocktail at RR, they were bound to have a hotel bar! We accidentally entered the restaurant through a back/side door and initially thought we'd stumbled into a private party after hearing music and people stood up watching where the music was coming from. We were wrong! Turns out this is a typical Sunday brunch at Red Rooster! The House Gospel Choir were playing their third and final show of the day and my friend and I loved it! We ordered a cocktail and sat back and enjoyed the show. The songs were so uplifting and really got us going and in a great mood! The cocktails were really good, our server was so friendly and funny! (Shorter Spanish cheeky chappie) and was always on hand for the next order. We also shared a dessert (baked Alaska), it was really good! We can't wait to go back and next time we are going for food and the whole show! It would be perfect for groups or a birthday or special occasion and the music was great entertainment (and free!!) and really creates a great atmosphere. I also can't forget to mention the decor!! I loved it. So cool, trendy and the room off to the side with a kind of conservatory feel, was so cute with cool seating & decor. I can only imagine what the hotel rooms here are like! I can't wait to return very soon! read more

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I'm liking the Red Rooster very much thank you! I saw this spring up a little while ago and curious to what it was like. Finally taking the opportunity to visit, we seemed to get there on a day where there was a private party on so could not sit up stairs. I believe this area is where you'd seat for mainly drinking and snacks. However, like I said, private party up stairs so we were shown downstairs to sit. large bar downstairs with seating availability around it. Also, with a viewable kitchen there is a reasonable amount of seating space and also some in the covered outside area where it was a little quieter. We grabbed a seat and perched at the bar. As a cocktail bar, the waiting staff were busy mixing up the delights. Cocktails were made swiftly with not too much waiting time. Any waiting time was easily utilised watching the bar tenders at work. They have their bespoked cocktails but I'm sure they would make the 'regulars' if that was your bag. I sampled the one with jerk sauce in it which was very nice! The waiters are also happy to take there time to talk you through what is in the cocktails and even what each ingredient brings to the mix. Not intending to eat but getting the inevitable munchies we grabbed a menu. Decent selection of snacks, starters, mains and sides displaying their US/Skandi mix. I went for their signature Chicken and Waffles and corn bread side. With reasonable waiting time, food was swiftly delivered. Chicken was crispy deep fried without any oiliness but juicy inside with a crispy waffle to accompany definitely a good choice, great taste and textures. It looked so good I forgot the obligatory photo for Yelp! (the shame!). The cornbread was also very nice, actual pieces of corn in the bread which was lightly toasted and served with spreads. Taste sensation absolutely satisfied with a final slurp of my cocktail we sat back to listen to the live jazz band which had started to play. Bang on with catering for their diverse clientele with their gender neutral toilets. Red Roosters was lively with a great atmosphere. Absolutely expect me back. Can a person get fed up of chicken and waffles.....??? read more

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Excellent fried chicken Went for the Gospel brunch and it was a fun Sunday! The gospel is ok but not amazing but the chicken is the real deal. My friends had the chicken and waffle. The waffle are a bit small but I did like the cinnamon in it. My other friend and I shared the royal bird feast which I highly recommend. It's basically a whole fried chicken with a side of waffle, biscuit, pickled cucumber and red cabbage and mac and greens. The sides where a bit underwhelming but still tasty. Not enough collard in the mac and greens. All in all its all about the chicken at Red Rooster the rest is just a side note. So if you re a chicken lover do try this place! read more

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We came here for their Thanksgiving meal on Thursday. It was a pre-set menu that included appetizers, turkey dinner and dessert. The appetizers were quite wonderful and had me excited for the dinner. The dinner included turkey, cranberry sauce, green beans and stuffing. I felt that it was a bit lacking in flavor which left me a bit disappointed. We finished up with a slice of apple pie that was fantastic. Additionally we very much enjoyed the espresso martini! read more

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Great atmosphere and vibe; shrimp and grits were good but not exceptional...lobster risotto was OK but needed more seasoning and risotto was a bit under cooked. Nice space and convenient as a hotel guest of The Curtain Hotel but consider trying other locations dining. read more

There are such high expectations when you hear that Marcus Samuelsson is jumping the pond to open up his Harlem eatery here. In a lot of ways, it lives up to expectations. The restaurant has fabulous atmosphere. The decor is colourful and vibrant and the music really helps bring it to life. Unfortunately, the food was spotty and service was disappointing. Four of us ordered a bunch of starters to share plus the Bird Royals Feast. Here's a quick rundown of the food: Devilled eggs: very yummy. I loved the crispy chicken skin mixed into the yolks which gave them a great crunch. Helga's meatballs: delicious! Swedish meatballs at their best. This was a keeper. Southern Heritage salad: this didn't work for me. The grilled watermelon was pointless. It just tasted like an Italian tomato and burrata salad. Ceviche: first of all, this was not ceviche. It was shaved pieces of yellow squash dressed in a tangy vinaigrette topped with sashimi. The fish was not marinated but was fresh but this dish failed to wow. I could have easily skipped this. Shrimp and grits: absolutely delicious but 'shrimp' is deceptively in the singular, not plural. The dish came with one measly piece of shrimp. C'mon, people. For £12, you can at least toss in another one. Grits are cheap!! BIrd Royals Feast: this was an entire bird battered and fried that came with a bunch of sides. They first brought the bird with a random fireworks flare stabbed into the top of it to oddly give us a view of it whole. This was silly, ridiculous, unnecessary. They then brought the same bird back to the table but cut up with the sides. The chicken was flavourful and tender but really, I saw little difference between this and a roast chicken. The sides were also hit or miss. Biscuits were dry, the waffles came with no maple syrup. The mac and collard greens was the best of the bunch. This dish was more about form than substance. Our service, while friendly, was not attentive to details. We were sharing everything yet they brought no serving spoons. Dishes were also plopped down on the table with no explanation of what was what. We ordered a bottle a of white wine which they kept in a bucket of ice about two meters from us. This is not high end dining and our server, which inexplicably changed mid-meal, did not come check our glasses so we ended up having to fetch the bottle and serve ourselves. They also have live music but it was WAY TOO LOUD. We could not hear one another or the servers. What is the point? I'm here to have a meal with friends and a good chat not listen to some jazz band. So it was a mixed night. The experience was a letdown overall although I can see the potential. read more

Great atmosphere, great service, the chicken and waffles are killer!!! Music every evening... put it on the list!! read more

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Really a 3.5. Service excellent (except getting water refilled). Meatballs were great. Yardbird platter overall good. Chicken was excellent, light batter and moist. Biscuit was really a scone. Pickles and slaw great. Sauces great. Only got two Waffle pieces, should have been more. They were amazing. Marcus, you would be chopped for your mac and greens. No seasoning! Overall, a good experience and we will return read more

Red Rooster Shoreditch - Yardbird platter - New American Near Me - London, XGL

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The food tasted really nice but the whole experience was spoiled by what I observed in the kitchen. One of their cooks (wearing a blue hat/beret) used a spoon to taste something he was cooking and he double dipped to taste it more. After that, the spoon would go to a small pot, presumably filled with water, in where more spoons were laying. If he had to taste something he would pull one of those spoons from the pot, taste and back in it. Another of their cooks was coughing frequently and he kept using his upper arm to cover his mouth. Eventually, he blew his nose with a paper and continue to prepare food without washing his hands. I'm not a health expert but all those things sound like a no-no to me. read more

The decor is gorgeous! Phenomenal art and design abound. We came in last Friday night for a late dinner and were overall pleased. I had southern heritage, cornbread, mac + cheese, and green beans. (The lighting was too low to take decent photos of the food but it was appealing and well plated.) As long as you aren't anticipating traditional Black American soul food (even though, I dare say, the setting and food names would lead you to believe it would be) you should be satisfied. I enjoyed the meal but because of the surroundings & descriptions had different expectations. The old fashioned I had was well prepared and the food arrived quickly. Our service was also outstanding. We came in contact with multiple employees and they were all fantastic. When we arrived a pretty mediocre live band was playing then a couple djs followed. All of the music's execution left much to be desired- maybe some guest djs from the US would be good OR contact the folks who perform at Quaglino's. (I heard the gospel brunch at RR is a lot of fun though!) The beautiful art made the visit worthwhile. I have mixed feelings about Black American art being paired with cuisine + entertainment that is a touch off but still plan to return. In the grand scheme of things, this is a new establishment that is surely working out kinks. And this is London, after all. Gotta make food that appeals to the population's tastes. Ultimately a pleasant experience. read more

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I have admired Chef Marcus Samuelsson as an acclaimed chef, restauranteur, and cookbook author. He has received a James Beard award and has been in the Food Network. I have wanted to try the Red Rooster in Harlem. I was very excited when I heard about the opening of the location in Shoreditch (London) last May. I had the opportunity to go to the Gospel Brunch on Sunday. The talented, energetic, and soulful House Choir was amazing. I loved their energy, positivity, and their ability to raise high vibrancy. It seemed almost everyone here was celebrating their birthday! I have to admit this is the first time I have seen someone celebrate their birthday with a whole chicken (the fried yard bird.) The food is a take on traditional American Southern cuisine. The concept of the restaurant is the essence of Harlem brought to Shoreditch with a little British twist. I loved my Sammy's Chicken 'n Waffles with Harlem-style fried chicken, pickles, smoked maple syrup, and rooster sauce. CC's Deviled Eggs with chicken skin aioli and duck jerky where also good. The Morningside Mimosa with pineapple, sweet ancho, and prosecco was unique. I wanted to try the doughnut with salted caramel ice cream and rum but it was sold out...do you may want to place your order all at once. Reservations are recommended especially for the brunch. Check times of the performances on-line (currently 12:15, 2, and 3:30.). Go with a good appetite and give yourself sometime to relax and enjoy the fabulous singing. I found the service to be painful slow and not very attentive but I would go back. I can't wait to try the cookbook! www.thecurtain.com to book a table. read more

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Wow, the ambiance and decor was awe inspiring! Love love love. Great music. Diverse crowd. Good service and the fried rice I got was unique and full of flavor read more

A fun night with a few issues. I think they may be modeling their policy's after their restaurant in Harlem but they don't really have the clientele for that. For instance the hostess gave us a choice of the two worst tables in the dining room claiming the other 5 empty tables were reserved. We were there over 2 hours and no one came. They were never more than half full but they were seating as if there was a line outside. They also have a cigar area next door but kept the connecting door open and allowed the smoke into the area we were in. Once someone started smoking weed we had had enough and asked for it to be closed. The food was good and the table service was ok. They switched waiters mid meal which was a bit confusing and it was a wait to get the check when we were done. There was no live music to speak of, just a couple kids playing instruments over a DJ spinning. All in all it was a good time but it doesn't compare to the location in Harlem and is definitely not worth going out of your way for. read more

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I usually don't like celebrity chef restaurants but a friend suggested it and it turned out to be pretty good though over priced. Most memorable was the dessert which was the run donut. Complex in flavour and not too sweet. Pass on the grilled watermelon and tomato salad. I asked the server if the watermelon was in season enough to make the dish taste right and though he insisted it was fine, the watermelon had that rubbery texture as if it was frozen. The rest was tomato and cheese which is not all hat inspired. The vibe of the place is really great. Lots of space and live music. I would probably go back for snacks and drinks. read more

The food is a solid 3 star. The 4th star was totally the outstanding service from Emily. The lobster curry was nice (mild). They have some fun cocktails. Excellent bajed alaska for dessert. It is VERY loud. So while there are intimate tables for 2, I wouldn't call it romantic when you are screaming to hear each other over the music (even when the band is on break). read more

This was honestly one of the most average meals I've had. Our food came out WAY too fast and we were being rushed throughout our meal despite the restaurant not even being half full. Seriously, we were in and out in 40 minutes despite having drinks, 3 apps, a side and the fried chicken to share. The drinks were delicious, the decor is fun and the music selection was on point. The servers were fine -- not super friendly but not rude. The food was all cold and super dry. It was honestly hard to eat the cornbread, the deviled eggs were freezing, the meatballs were crumbly, cold and tasteless and the chicken was both dry and soggy at the same time. The only saving grace were the grits, which were really good! I wanted to love the UK version of red rooster but was unfortunately extremely disappointed. Will have to stick with the NYC flagship which is amazing! read more

Better than the one in NY. Super tasty and quick service. Love the grits, devilled eggs, chicken and waffles and yard bird. Also a fan of their non alcoholic cocktails. We are becoming regulars here! read more

My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was very delicious and the service was impeccable. Friendly atmosphere and great live music to enjoy after dinner. We will definitely go there again! read more