We've eaten here 5 times in the past month. That's 1.25x per week! And we plan to come back soon. We are due for another visit. We keep coming back for a few good reasons: 1. They have the best tasting food because they use the best ingredients - always fresh! They have Gluten free and Vegan options! 2. They have the best customer service. (Ask for Destiny- she is a great server!) 3. The ambience in the entire restaurant and even outdoor seating is so clean and modern and inviting. Make a quick run to the Running Rooster! You will not be disappointed! read more

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I'm so fortunate to work next door to the RUNNING ROOSTER! The food is always fresh & Delicious and the staff is so pleasant and always kind! Today I had the Roasted corn Arugula salad and it was DELICIOUS! read more

Had brunch. Great service they were helpful. Portions were good size. Family was happy. read more

We've been to Running Rooster several times In the past months. Burgers, fish tacos, cowboy and garlic fries, as well as wood fire pizza have been delicious. Food has not disappointed. Variety of cocktails taste great. Good beer options also. Cinnamon roll for dessert is good. read more

Great service friendly and a wide menus of deliciousness!! Came with a large group and can't say we had anything that wasn't great. Ceviche was delish! read more

Great restaurant! Always have a great meal here. And the service never disappoints. Definitely recommend!!

Service is really good. We've never had a bad meal there, but it can't be a little pricey, depending on what you order.

Stopped by because we were in the area. Love the ambiance. Restaurant is clean. Ordered the lobster Mac it was absolutely delicious. The cheese pizza was bomb. Multi types of cheese. Ribs looked good. Drink specials are good. Our waitress was super friendly. Highly recommend read more

The running is one of our favorite places to go to eat. The atmosphere is great. The service is great and the food is good. We have eaten at the restaurant twice and ordered out several times. We have had their personal size pizza's and their burgers. We like the Cowboy fries. We shared a brownie with ice cream and whip cream on top, and that was really good. I definitely recommend this restaurant when having friends and / or family over. read more

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Foods good but pricey and there's very limited food options based upon different time frames so you have to be there on a specific time if you know what you want to eat. I would not recommend going here for the price range if you're going with a family. read more

One of my favorites in Hollister from the quality of the food to the amazing charming staff the food options and drinks are all good, The chicken sandwich was a 10/10 and I'd definitely go again. This spot serves as both a dinner, breakfast, and brunch place and I highly recommend it if you're stopping by in Hollister and need a good bite. read more

Took an hour to get food. Food was dry and not cooked well. It was a busy day I get it, but worst service I have ever experienced. Go ANYWHERE else. read more

Running Rooster - American Near Me - Hollister, California

The food was tasty and the portions were big. The hubby enjoyed the beer selection. We ordered the barnyard fries and they were delicious but our party of four could not finish them. I got the Baja fish tacos and the portion was also big but I wish they would have used taco holders. As you can see in my pic the plate was a bit messy due to the flat tortillas. Other than that this place offers good food. read more

Running Rooster - Tasty Baja fish tacos. - American Near Me - Hollister, California

We had a group of nine. Our server was pleasant, but she may have had too many tables. There were long pauses between water and drinks and our dinner order. The food was good, not great. read more

I had a Cobb salad that was so delicious, and the dressings are clearly homemade and full of flavor. Fast and efficient service and a super cute atmosphere. read more

Excellent atmosphere, food, and drinks! My favorites are the mushroom sausage pizza, Thai salad, and the beets salad. SO GOOD! Only complaint is it's a tad pricey. But everything is nowadays. read more

This has been our go to, and the place to take visitors. Food, drink, service always consistently good. Great upbeat modern ambiance. From salads, to pizzas, tacos, salmon. Always good! read more

Even with so many restaurants in town, this is always our go to. Friendly staff, menu items for everyone in the family and amazing cocktails! Best steak, burgers and pizzas in town, hands down! read more

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We came over for dinner we had a super meal fresh salmon for my wife and I had the rotisserie chicken and home made potato. And steam steam veggies . Thanks for a great meal Great meeting you too Dominic and great service read more

We have been to Running Rooster several times so when we took some out of town friends for drinks there this weekend we were shocked when we were charged a 20% ($23.00) service charge on top of the tip we gave. I don't mind tipping but when the only thing this employee did was serve beer and three drinks and charged an extra 23.00 dollars I'd like to be informed up front that there is a charge on how many persons are being served. FYI, we were a party of 4 adults, 1 teen and 1 child. If customers are not informed of such service fees depending on how many people are at a table I don't see this as good business practice. read more

Mixed drinks. Lots of beers on tap. The seared ahi tacos (with flour tortillas) are the best!! The corn tortillas are not as good, in my opinion. Always order a large order of garlic fries too! Yum!! Outdoor dining is great!! Bathrooms have a/c and are clean read more

Running Rooster - Mixed drink menu - American Near Me - Hollister, California

Got the calamari special tonight and it was super chewy. Told the waitress with glasses that it was super chewy twice and she didn't take it off the bill and it was 15 bucks. Won't be coming back for a while. 75 bucks for 2 people to eat with hidden uncharged everywhere. read more

Great! Would highly recommend! My review has to be 85 characters long and I don't want to write that much.

Pro: Nice atmosphere, friendly servers, food on the menu is pretty good If overall simple. Bar area is modern and they have house cocktails if available ingredients. Cons: appetizers are all over $12. They are listed as shareable and come in an odd number. 5 meatballs/one bread etc. Deff needs lower priced items or a bar menu. The rest of the menu just needs rotation or change over time,if you're not trying to dig into your wallet you deff have to be in the mood for either pizza, burgers, chicken sand or a salad. A fried chicken dish by itself would be nice, not just on a sandwich. They aren't open very late for having a full and separate bar area. They could deff keep the bar open later. Again, separate bar menu. Simple $$ maker. Pizza, pizza rolls, fries, wings, bread and cheese, Mac n cheese etc. The seasonal margarita list was extensive and should just be written down. read more

Food is great. Great selection of beer on tap. Service is great and staff is friendly.

Food is terrible tasting. Pizza smelled and tasted like burnt plastic. Wings tasted odd. Mac & cheese tasted like the cheese wasn't mixed in well. Steak bites... yuck! Daughter said burger & fries were good. Atmosphere: great. Service: great. Cleanliness, mood, bathrooms: great. Food variety: great. Kid's menu: great! read more

The food was very delicious and the seasoning was really well done We will be back again and the customer service was A1. Lovely staff read more

As food goes in Hollister, this place is pretty good! I was pleasantly surprised. They were serving mocktails which were delicious and my sandwich was great. The service was attentive even though we were sitting outside where, in general, it's easy to be forgotten. My only suggestion would be to change up the oil they use for their fries. That's one odd thing I've noticed in Hollister, all the restaurants tend to use the same frying oil - and it all tastes weird. That said, I liked this place and will be back. read more

Came to try out the brunch here! We had the chicken and waffle and some of my friends had the burrito, which has fries inside(BOMB!) they have bottomless mimosas, and different syrups instead of orange juice which is a nice twist but still prefer the OJ! the chicken is very flavorful, the waffle was delicious, I wish the chicken was a little more crispy. But everything was good! the staff was nice, fast and very attentive! read more

Running Rooster - Chicken and waffles - American Near Me - Hollister, California

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Our favorite place to go out to eat.....at least 2 times a month food is so good service is wonderful ..... great place to go to

I think Running Rooster has found its groove! I've been several times over the past few months and service has always been good. Most of all the food has been very good. Only wish is that they would stay open a bit longer. ..close at 8, including the bar. read more

Brought my family for an early lunch/late breakfast. I had the pork belly burger which was delicious with the caramelized onions and it did not disappoint, my wife had the White Cheese Pizza and loved the thin crust it was a big hit with my kids as well. My oldest had the chicken sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed the coleslaw. My little was actually quiet as she enjoyed her tenders, a feat in itself. The garlic fries and onion rings were phenomenal, fresh and crispy. If you are looking for a new spot to try in Hollister and have not yet been, I definitely recommend stopping by the service was incredibly attentive and friendly. We will definitely be coming more regularly. read more

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I spent $165 for 3 burger and fries, a pizza and fish tacos I was shocked when I got the bill! Food honestly was average at best, salty and bland! Wish I had gone to Monterey to the Wharf instead!! read more

Thursday December 29th. Not up to their normal high standards. Ordered 3 burgers, two with bacon. All three burgers and the bacon were over cooked and charred (Burned). We have eaten at Roasters many times in then past and the food has always been excellent. Hopefully, this is a one time occurrence as they have been our go to place for burgers for many years. read more

Good food and a nice ambiance. Always a good choice for a good meal. Look for special items.

Absolutely delicious food & super friendly service! We ordered the garlic knots (huge & OMG yummy), cowboy burger (expensive, but apparently very good), spicy cauliflower tacos (messy but well worth it), mushroom pizza (surprisingly tasty), and root beer floats ($8!). Everything was uniquely scrumptious and memorable. Our server was Robyn, who was especially nice and helpful. Even though it's pricy, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or come back here because it was a really great experience! read more

Good food. Friendly staff. Went there several times over the weekend. Burger and pizza were good. I'll check out other items next time.

Great food and atmosphere. Good customer service. Quick friendly place to stoped on the way through town. Chicken salad was amazing.

This place is fantastic, the room is very clean when you walk in. The service is amazing, very nice servers and staff. The food is absolutely delicious whatever you get. My table personally ordered the garlic knots, the bahn mi meatballs, the wedge salad and the el jefe burger and the cowboy burger. All of the items were a 10/10. Definitely could not recommend this place more. You will not be disappointed read more

In my own opinion this place is a gem. There's nothing bad on the menu. You can bring a family or sit at the bar and have the same great experience. The kitchen is crushing it here and the servers are friendly and just on it. Consistently good, well prepared, delicious. You're going to pay for it, but your getting fresh made-to-order deliciousness. Highlights are: Chorizo fritters, The New York Steak, Fish Tacos, any of the Burgers, the pizza, and the fried chicken sandwich. - You get the idea. One of the sides is also unique. The sweet potato pie. It's not a dessert, but if you have a palette for strong savory flavors; give it a try. I've never had anything like it. The chef has a flavor profile for just about everything which is a focus on chipotle/smoked paprika. If that's not your thing, you may not be real happy. Otherwise spend the $$$ and enjoy a fantastic feast. read more