My friends and I were looking for a place to eat after an event. We were looking for a place that was quick and super chill. We decided to give Rooster Creek a shot and we enjoyed it! The restaurant wasn't too busy and it was relatively quiet for a bar/restaurant. Our servers were super friendly and awesome. (They're the reason why the restaurant was rated an extra star!) The portion size for the food was very generous. However, we found that our food was kind of mid. There wasn't really anything special about it. Regardless, we enjoyed spending our night here! read more

Rooster Creek - Half rack - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Mediocre experience overall, the short rib was borderline flavorless and the mashed potatoes weren't much better which was disappointing. Service was fine we went for lunch, my friend said her Cobb salad was good read more

Rooster Creek - Short rib - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Always a fun vibe with great service and predictable good ingredients. They serve large quantities so be prepared for leftovers. Good place to relax on the outdoor patio and absorb the friendly community of Arroyo Grande Village. read more

Came here for lunch! However it took an hour for them to make a chicken sandwich. Sandwich was delicious! But the waiting game was not cool hah! Slow service read more

My FIL brought us here and can I tell you, 10000% I will be going back!! Not only was everything we ordered delicious, but the service was outstanding and the restaurant is so cute inside! As a family it's hard to find easy going sit down restaurants and this is now a go to for me. For drinks we got the Bee Keeper, the Perfect Pear, Blackberry Old Fashioned and Rooster Mule. The bee keeper was a LITTLE sweet for me, but anything with honey is a little sweeter than my taste. All of them were very well done and I would absolutely order again. Food wise we had the steak bites which was MORE than enough for a main, calamari fries, rooster salad with tuna, sausage and mushroom pizza and a kids pepperoni pizza. The steak bites were well seasoned, the sauces on the side were delicious, and the toast was tasty as well. The salad was ENORMOUS and definitely worth the price! The pizzas were good too, I'm not a huge pizza girl but I would definitely eat those again. All in all for price, portions, and flavors as well as incredible and attentive service I would absolutely come back to Rooster Creek. read more

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Did an Arroyo Grande day, fun time stopping at all the historic spots. Noticed wild roosters around town and so when I saw this restaurant I had to get lunch there!! Friendly service, dined on their patio. Lots of interesting items on the menu, although the menu I saw online was different. The item I would have ordered is now tweaked to be spicy!! Don't know why all the restaurants need to have SPICY food. Ordered a non-spicy turkey sandwich and salad. Both were yummy. Would definitely dine here again. read more

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We decided to try Rooster Creek Tavern on our way to the airport--OMG what an excellent decision! It was a whole vibe from start to finish. My daughter ordered the Tuna Poke--oh my... that's all I have to say! The presentation was absolutely stunning, and in her words, it tasted like five-star dining. My mom went with the BLTA and a side salad, which was just as delicious. I had the classic BLT with Parmesan garlic fries--everything was bursting with flavor, and the bacon was perfectly crispy (my favorite part!). My boyfriend ordered a side Caesar salad, and it was so fresh and flavorful. If you're headed through San Luis Obispo, you have to check this place out. You won't regret it! read more

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I dined at Rooster Friday July 3 around 4:30. I asked the manager if we could move tables together for party of 8. She looked at her watch and said we're going to start getting busy and offered us two tables. When I asked if we could have a third table she became defensive and told me that she's the manager and it's her call. In other words she denied me. No problem. We managed well with two tables and enjoyed a delicious meal. However I felt she disrespected me and could have handled it better. She was unfriendly never smiled and was cold as ice. I'll still go to Rooster because it's a great place. It just unfortunate to see a "manager" treat a customer like that. Just saying read more

Went in for lunch, sat for almost 20 minutes and absolutely no one came by to take an order. Didn't even get water. They were not crowded. I give a 1 star because 0 is not an option. read more

FOOD: The food was mid at best. The pizza had potential but needed more sauce. The nachos were so dry. The chicken sandwich was okay. The bread on the sandwich was toasted too well that it was hard to bite into. There was also a piece of hair on our nachos. I know it's gross but honestly it happens despite having hair nets, it just happens. The price was decent and reasonable though. Maybe we just came on a bad day. SERVICE: Our server seemed like she was having a bad day too. No smiles throughout the dining experience. It always looked like she was annoyed and mad every time she came around. That part we appreciate at least she was coming back around to check on us. The manager or owner that came by to apologize about the hair was very sweet and like I said, it happens. No big deal (for me). They took it back and offered a substitute or another nachos or just take it out of our bill (mind you there was still a whole stack of the nachos left, we were probably 4-5 bites in), we chose to just take it out of our bill. I thought that was good service that they were able to address the issue and provide a solution. AMBIANCE: The patio outside is very enjoyable. I loved that it had a shade and a fence around it rather than being it completely open. They have inside and outside seatings, your preference. It can get pretty crowded and noise levels can get loud depending on your choice of seating. But it's a cute little area in Old Arroyo Grande. It's got its own charm and vibe. I honestly might try this place again one more time. I feel like they have potential to be better. Clearly, the other customers had a good experience and so maybe the server and the cook just had an off day. I'll have to visit again and see if my rating might change. read more

I don't know if it is the roosters, the outdoor patio, or the old brick building, but something about Rooster Creek makes me feel at home. The casual ambience, the gentle ocean breezes that reach inland, and the friendly service all add up to a good time. Add some good grill food and you are set for a fun time. We arrived early and were able to park in back of the restaurant. We had our pick of outdoor tables, and sat along the walkway to the creek. Since we usually sit at a high table at the end of the patio, I had never noticed that there is a tv for sports viewing at the end of the outdoor dining area. I ordered my standby Sauvignon Blanc to accompany a grilled salmon salad. My husband got his favorite burger with a side of cole slaw. We were glad we were seated by the walkway since a friend stopped by and we chatted while we waited for our food. The salmon salad has a sweet side that I enjoy, with lots of strawberries and candied nuts to add flavor. We sat under the canvas awnings, enjoying the shady atmosphere and the distant crowing of the roosters who scooted along the path to the creek. read more

I'm going to brag about our local restaurant! We love going here The food never lets us down......the service is exceptional! My favorite server is Elliot. Great vibe: awesome personality and fun to chat with! Thank you for making all our visits awesome!!! read more

Love this restaurant. You can eat inside or outside which is nice. It's in the middle of the valley, lot of restaurants and stores that you can go to. Parking lot in the back, and there's the famous historic swinging bridge. I had pacific salmon, it comes with a good portion of salmon, steamed rice and chiliflake broccolini. My husband got steak and chips, the truffle fries was really good, and the sauce!! We had the soup of the day, Italian sausage with kale and garlic bread. Our server is really nice and gave my in laws suggestions of what they could have. Definitely a thumbs up read more

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Food is awesome!! We did the rooster burger and the chicken pot pie!! Service was good read more

Rooster Creek - Chicken pot pie - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Terrible! The waitress was irritated with us right when we set down. We went with a group with kids and the "manager " came up to us before we even ordered our zfood saying that our kids were being to loud (which they were not and I work in the food industry and have seen so much worse) . And when we confronted her she totally gas lighted us and didn't try to hear us out. So sad. They should not have kids menus if they are not kid friendly :/ read more

Another dining experience at Rooster Creek. If has been awhile since our last visit. We called ahead ...no wait and upon arrival, we were seated at a table on the outside patio. The ambiance was casual and the restaurant had a nice "buzz" going on, as apparently other patrons expectations were being met. The nice weather made patio dining desirable and gave us a nice view. Our Server for this experience, Jeni Joe, held her own as far as her Customer Service. The highlight here was that the food was really spot on. Our 4 top table order consisted of Drinks first...a Cali Squeeze - 5/5 ( very nice and refreshing), a Mai Tai - 5/5 and a Beer. Appetizer: Nachos w/Steak - 5/5 (really great nachos, w/plenty of toppings for the chips), a Rooster Burger - 5/5, the Tuna Poke w/Side Salad - 4/5, a Cobb Salad w/Chicken - 5/5 and a Beet Salad w/ extra Goat Cheese - 5/5 (flavor alert...yummy). All dishes served really "hit the spot" as did the food presented for our previous visit. Consistently good food is a pretty good reason to give this restaurant a try for yourself. One of the members of our party happened to be celebrating a Birthday and Jeni Joe made sure he received a free Ice Cream Sunday (nice!). All in all our time here at Rooster Creek was well spent. On this occasion, in this Yelper's opinion...Rooster creek in Arroyo Grande made the grade and truly earned this "highly recommend - the food is worth the visit" 5 Star review. read more

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Located in downtown Arroyo Grande, Rooster Creek is place is such a vibe - I can't believe I waited so long to make it here! They have an extensive amount of TVs located inside and outside, perfect for catching a game with friends. Their outdoor patio is expansive and just lovely; we love dining out here for dinner! Their nachos are AMAZING and I highly recommend ordering them if you are visiting. We order them every time we go. Their buffalo wings are also to die for! They have a large drink menu, as well as a full bar so there is an option for everyone! Highly recommend Rooster Creek if you're looking for an all around great restaurant to get a burger, salad, sandwich, or apps, and some delicious drinks! read more

Rooster Creek - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Love this place! Cobb salad is the best and they even cut up the lettuce. Burgers great and restaurant very clean and friendly service.

Popular restaurant because it was pretty busy when we went for an early dinner. We all liked our food, except the person who ordered the fish special. She reported that it was overcooked and she did not enjoy it. The lesson she took is: don't order fish from a restaurant that's mostly known for other things. The ambience of this restaurant is fine. It has a nice outdoor patio and it's located in a very cute area of town. There are many little shops and restaurants nearby. The service was fine, but the person who ordered the fish requested the sauce on the side, and it came with the sauce on it. The waitress apologized and comped her a glass of wine. That was nice, but this person ended up having to wait until the rest of us were almost finished eating when she got her fish. So it was a good time for four of the five people and not so good for the fifth person who ordered the fish. I would probably go back. read more

Reminder to arrive early even in the winter when it's mostly locals! This is a great bar and restaurant that serves burgers, pizza, and comfort food. We arrived shortly after 5 o'clock and there was a 25 minute wait for the two of us and all of the bar seats were full. We ordered their basic burger and a pepperoni pizza to share. The burgers are half pound and come with your choice of a side. We chose regular french fries. The burger was cooked perfectly to medium well as we had ordered it. Juicy and tender. Comes on a brioche bun with the usual accoutrements of lettuce tomato and dill pickles. No dressing on the bun so be sure to ask for what you like. The pizza was thin crust and chewy with a crispy edge, We ordered extra cheese and I'm glad we did. The wait staff was really busy but our server, Summer, was friendly and gave us our time. The hosts were friendly and seated as soon as possible. It could be a little loud but that's to be expected in this type of establishment. read more

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Had their pizza of the week: lemon cream white sauce with asparagus and arugula--soooo good! More like a flatbread with a thin crispy crust with really good flavor. Always love the side of sautéed broccoli Service, as always, was friendly and prompt. Love sitting outside on the patio. read more

We went twice in 3 days. That's how good it is/was! Without a doubt, the Beef Stroganoff is exceptional! Price Service Location Portion size read more

Rooster Creek - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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This light meal was fresh, and most importantly tasty! The outdoor seating was great with the heaters ! The wait was under twenty minutes! Our waitress Missy was so helpful when it came to all the questions about the level of heat the "Nuclear" wings were exactly on point! We had two different pizzas spicy Sicilian was savory, plentiful and very very good ! The laredos pizza had sweet bbq sauce, corn, and purple onions. Surprisingly it was Amazing !! A little more sauce would have been even better! read more

Rooster Creek - Poke plate with seaweed slaw and spicy sauce - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Since we moved the central coast about 3 years ago, this has been our "family cafeteria". We eat here so often and the food is really good. Never had anything bad. The servers are all great, and we love the outdoor seating right by all the fun in the village. Great place! read more

Walked in past the roosters for an early dinner, most tables filled with people watching TVs enjoying food and drinks The layout and decor look really nice. What we ordered and what you can expect: a tuna melt tbh a turkey sandwich was accidentally brought out but was promptly corrected the server brought the side salad while they waited for the sandwich which is a huge portion and it comes with a salad is more than enough food for any one person. It was delicious and met all expectations. I ordered a Cobb salad no tomato and sub- grilled chicken I was definitely glad I made these customizations the salad was really good. It needs just a touch more dressing. Overall I'd order it again and to add also a huge portion for one person. This is saying a lot we came hungry! Lastly a friend chicken dinner The fried chicken was perfectly fine but the mashed potatoes were bland and underwhelming. read more

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When we arrived last Sunday as a 5 top just after 1pm, we chose to sit outside, and we were told by by the middle aged hostess with a grating obviously fake vocal fry voice, the tables had to be re configured to avoid blocking the aisle due fire restrictions, since my son and daughter in law had their newborn in tow. All the tables on the patio were butted up on the short side to the building or along the patio railing, leaving a clear unobstructed down the patio. So, what did they do? Turn one table sideways, in the middle of the pathway, creating a 'juke' in waitstaff's path down the patio, forcing everyone to walk around the table. To make masters worse they placed my newborn grandson and the end on the table. The tri tip spicy sandwich was not. But the hostesses fake vocal fry voice led to entertaining table conversations. read more

Fraudulent establishment. Visited with my wife and had dinner. Food was fine, no issues, but the service was not very attentive and we were mostly ignored. That's fine, and we left a smaller tip of $3, since the service was poor. Later found the server charged our card $37 in tip to themselves after we left. I kept the receipt and had the charges reversed, but this was credit card fraud by the staff. I will never return. read more

I so enjoyed my food here. !! I had the beef dip with with Parmesan garlic fries . They were so good . We sat outsode , and it's kinda chilly. The restaurant is in the downtown area located everything. Our waiter was good and he checked in on us after we got the food. The food is decent portion size. I liked my blackberry old-fashioned . It was a nice twist on the drink . They are pet friendly. read more

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Nice atmosphere and good food. Parking in the village is iffy and I didn't see any chickens but it was great!

If you're considering something to get for lunch, please kindly put your phone down (unless you need the GPS to get there) and get moving. Rooster Creek Tavern is a MUST in the 5 cities. The restaurant is bustling and American modern feeling. Indoor seating, bar top, and covered patio dining are available. It's not uncommon for this place to have a wait, but it never feels like a long time. No booths, all tables which means they can accommodate a party of any size! Every server I've had has been incredible kind, chatty (but jot too much) open to customizations and have incredible recommendations. This visit, I ordered a Diet Coke (I usually order an Aperol Spritz because they're so good here) and they served it with lime (the way it should be served!!! Haha). My usual order is the pastrami sandwich, this time I ordered the special, a steak sandwich. Even the sides are to die for. Sweet potato fries are delicious and my go to, but truffle/garlic/parm fries and Mac and cheese are great too. You won't be disappointed. I hope you enjoy! read more

Rooster Creek - Special: steak sandwich with jalapeño aioli, crispy onions + pepper jack cheese on jalapeño roll. - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Another gem located in the village of Arroyo Grande. We ended up eating here twice during our stay in the area. The first night we were seated out on the patio which was lovely, and the second night we were inside near the bar, and both were cool. The interior is really nice and has an electric vibe, the patio is quiet and peaceful. The service was great both nights, and the servers friendly and attentive. As for the food, it was delicious. The first night, Mr. B had the tuna tartare appetizer as we were eating late and didn't want anything heavy. He absolutely loved the dish, so much so, he ordered it the second night along with a cup of the clam chowder which looked thick and creamy and he devoured it. I shared the nachos with my aunt the first night and they were really good. The second night I had the mac and cheese. The pasta was al dente, and the cheese sauce, gooey, creamy and the cheese stretched which is the sign of a great cheese sauce. It was delicious and the toasted bread crumbs on top added a nice crunchy element to the dish. Highly recommend Rooster Creek. Again, another restaurant in the village and parking can be hard, but both nights we lucked out. So give it a go, you won't be disappointed. read more

Rooster Creek - Mac and Cheese - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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We came here for lunch because it is close to my dentist. This was our first visit and we will come back with my family again soon. Today we had one pizza, one beer, and Mac & Cheese with added short rib. I think Rooster Creek has the best and most unique pizza. The food was great and inexpensive also the service was excellent. We liked the Nuevo Laredo pizza the best and would like to try all of the pizzas when we visit in the future. We recommend that you sit outside for a relaxing atmosphere. You can also see real wild roosters nearby. The service was great and our waitress was very nice. read more

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Staff was very helpful and available even with our 14 person group. Meat loaf was awesome Soup was a special that they had. Can't remember what it was but it was great during these cold days. Overall great experience in a new town. read more

Rooster Creek - Meat loaf - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

We had yet another delightful time at Rooster Creek. Our waitperson, MICHELLE B., couldn't have been more friendly, efficient, and helpful even though she is also a bartender. The salmon salad is a true standout. Thanks for doing things right and staying in business, rooster. You are the best in Arroyo Grande. read more

Came here mainly because of the name. My son and I were both born in the year of the rooster so just picked this place at random as a stopping point on our family trip up to Cambria. Was also hoping to see some wild chickens around the creek behind the restaurant but didn't see any. Place is fairly spacious inside and also has a nice patio seating outside. Has a tavern style setting with few TVs showing sports. For cocktail, ordered Some Like It Hot, which was spicy, refreshing, and sweet. Has tequila, lime, pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, and agave. It's almost like pineapple salsa in a cocktail form. My wife and I both enjoyed this drink. Rooster Burger was massive. Not surprising given the burgers here come with 1/2 lb. chuck patty. The patty itself could've used more seasoning but the combination of bacon and blue cheese crumbles gave it a good overall taste. Got 'Chili Flake' broccolini as the choice of side, which was good. My wife ordered the Chicken Pot Pie, which was excellent. It didn't look like a pie; more like a deconstructed pie. Had pretty standard ingredients like peas, onions, and carrots, but was well executed. Service was little slow but friendly. read more

Came here for a girl day. Love downtown. Ordered a spicy pineapple margarita. It was very good. We also ordered calamari, and artichoke dip. They were both very good. Service was excellent. Can't wait to come back. read more

Rooster Creek - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

As a 34 week pregnant lady, I was starving and craving this pizza, so I called it in and picked it up to go. They cooked it so quick and it was ready within 10-15 minutes from my phone call. The food here is so good and they have such a great variety. I will always come back here thank you for the quick and amazing pizza, my baby girl appreciated it too haha read more

Rooster Creek - Margarita pizza - New American Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Great food & drinks with a friendly staff. Try the Mac & Cheese pizza, it's amazing! Great selection of cocktails and beer too.

The food and service were excellent. The steak bites were tender and the fried chicken was excellent.

Located in the heart of Arroyo Grande next to Centennial Park is this tavern with grand & weighted portions and strong drinks. I strolled in mid Wednesday afternoon with a few friends and we got a low top table for four towards the back of the restaurant. . It was busy for lunch but slowed down right around 2:30pm. Lydia, our server, was accommodating, knowledgeable, courteous and overall professional. We started with a few drinks. Initially, I ordered the 1944 mai tai which was way too strong for me, but the bartender got it right with a blackberry mojito. For food, I got the tuna poke which was light and flavorful. My friend ordered the Mac and cheese entree which was steamily creamy and came with breadcrumbs. I crashed my diet for a forkful bite and although it lacked a little salt it was worth it. . They also have a cute patio space and parking in Centennial Park's lot. It definitely has a tavern feel with a dark rustic decor theme, with pockets of light from the outdoors. Come here on an empty stomach you'll need the space for it! Thanks for reading and breaking bread with me!! read more

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