

Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the neighborhood’s diverse culinary traditions. We seek to share the story of Harlem with our guests and offer a space that celebrates local artists, musicians and culinary talents alike. We embrace today’s Harlem with a spirit of inclusiveness and community by hiring our family of staff from within the community, inspiring better eating through neighborhood cooking classes, and buying from local purveyors.
Popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson.
Hours
| Monday | 12–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–11 PM |
| Thursday | 12–11 PM |
| Friday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 310 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 792-9001
Website: https://www.redroosterharlem.com/
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Reservations: redroosterharlem.com
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Reviews
The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and fun with elements of historical references.
We ordered hush puppies, the salmon, fried chicken, mac and greens, and French fries.
Everything was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. The service was exceptional and we never wanted for anything.
We didn’t partake in any alcohol, but the drinks looked delicious.
Definitely recommend for a great meal and experience.
Upon entering we were greeted with a live jazz/blues band, and my son absolutely loved watching and listening to them! The colors and decor made me feel the Harlem of old. We were seated quickly and our server was very attentive to our needs, especially with a 1 year old and 3 year old, providing us with a high chair. The table was wobbly and chairs felt loose, and if I were 100 lbs heavier man I think it could have broken the chair.
The food unfortunately was mixed. We tried corn bread, ox tail with rice, shrimp and grits, and fried chicken breast and thigh. The good: ox tail was very rich and tasty, and the grits were creamy and buttery. The okay: the cornbread was a bit hard and really nothing special on its own, but the butter that came with it helped elevate the taste. The bad: the shrimp was overcooked and semi-rubbery, and the fried chicken was dry and over fried. The batter wasn’t amazing either, a lot fast food fried places do it better. Even after getting a replacement it still wasn’t that great.
All in all the experience was mixed, and made me wonder if my expectations were too high. Food prices are fairly high, so perhaps I am justified in expecting higher quality and more sophistication in flavor.
Red Rooster Harlem really does have that rare mix: soul, warmth, and authenticity.
What made our experience especially beautiful is why you went:
• Eric — those personal connections always elevate a place. Knowing he once worked there gives the visit heart, not just flavor.
• Marcus Samuelsson — a powerful reason on its own. His vision of food as culture, history, and community truly lives in that space.
• And the music — yes. Red Rooster isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a living, breathing celebration. When the rhythm hits right, the whole room feels alive.
Coming from Havana Bar in Gothenburg to Harlem, that connection across cities, cultures, and people is quite something. Almost poetic, really.
We didn’t just eat there — we experienced it.
Those are the nights that stay with us always
I am a crab cake snob. I don’t understand covering delicious crab cakes with breading and adding so much filler. I was going to send it back but decided against it. It was good. I won’t order it again. The side salad was DELICIOUS. My Bucatini Piccadilly wasn’t bucatini at all. More like thick spaghetti. Bucatini is supposed to be hollow. This was also DELICIOUS. The cornbread was good and the spread was different. Roasted tomato and corn butter spread was top notch. And my Pom’ in Paradise cocktail sealed the deal.
My first experience could’ve easily been a 10/10. I say its a solid 8.5/10
The ambiance is fun, the food is great, but it was the service that was particularly notable. Our water was never empty, the food was served quickly, and while we were never ignored, our server didn’t hover. The table next to us dropped a fork on the floor and a manager was there within seconds to take the dirty from the patron and provide a clean one.
There was entertainment there that night. It wasn’t A-list, but their set list was great. Only complaint, they were out of three of the beers on the menu, which happened to be our first three choices.
Overall, a fantastic experience, and a nice night out.