rooster's uptown

've been very impressed in my two visits to rooster's. as a meat lover, any place that specializes in smoking their own meat and does it well it going to rate highly in my book, but rooster's shines all around.
i've had their wings, roasted chicken, and bbq meatloaf as well as different sides. their wings andchickenwere both really flavorful and perfectly juicy (as i'm sure just about all their meats are), but if you take one thing away from this review - get the bbq meatloaf! it had a great blend of spices, was cooked perfectly, and rooster's bbq sauce is incredible. it's sweet, spicy, and smoky without having any one of those elements be too strong. i got some on the side with mychickenthis past visit, and it made the meal that much better.
the staff has also been very friendly, and the open-kitchen concept where you can see the chefs working is pretty interesting.

not too bad. i went to rooster's at south park and was very disappointed. went to the uptown location for lunch and they have redeemed themselves, somewhat. the food was excellent. i had the grilledchickensalad and a side of roasted beets. very fresh, and full of flavor.  beautiful space, the décor with all of the wood gives it a very warm and comfortable feeling.why a 3 rating? 1--prices. $7 for 1/2 cup of roasted beets? little steep for me.2--noise. same complaint i had about the south park location. lovely space, but so noisy you can't hear yourself think, let alone have a business discussion.3--hit and miss service. they were slow to get things started and take our orders. then all of a sudden all of the food appeared in a rush. then we didn't see anyone until the checks were dropped on the table and then we had to flag someone down to take our credit cards. when i only have an hour for lunch during the work day, slow service will not get you my business.4--when we called to make the reservation and said it would be six people, they immediately asked if it was going to be separate checks and then groused about how inconvenient it would be for the server to split them up. i watched the server and it took her about a minute to print the checks. not a great first impression.i would try them again, but it would be with a smaller party, and when i have extra time.

tasteless chicken. i ordered the wood fired chicken, what a mistake that was! in fact, the real mistake was going to this restaurant at all. thechickenis tasteless, no seasonings at all, the pomme purée (mashed potatoes) was in a cold clump in a ramekin. my daughter's confit duck was far from good and her scalloped potatoes were a travesty! i cannot believe the amount of positive responses on here, must be "friends & family" of the owner. the girl poured my wine at the table but didn't offer me the first taste to ensure that i liked it! i have eaten at restaurants all over europe and the uk but this will be memorable for being one of the worst meals i've had the displeasure of paying for! never again! this place gets zero stars from this diner.