Rooster Co. - Newington, Connecticut

Veena Choudary

Right on Main st next to Goldburgers. Entrance is off the parking lot in the rear.

Huge space- booth, high top and bar seating. There is a little room off the side as well.

Awesome drinks menu. We stopped for lunch. The burger and fries were excellent! Truffle Mac and cheese which was clearly very popular was excellent. We also tried the cornbread - crumbly and served with pimento cheese- very good.

Chef has cooking classes. There are trivia nights. The menu is creative and flavorful. Simple dishes were elevated with elegant touches. 🙂 And clearly flavorful- all 3 of our dishes were very good!

Space is very clean and well-decorated. 🙂 Service is very good: perfect amount of attentiveness and care. 🙂

We enjoyed our visit and will be back! 🙂 Highly recommend!

Mary Mak

I’ve eaten here several times and quite enjoyed it. Definitely not the least expensive option, but really nothing is these days. Waiter was attentive, food was tasty, and there was plenty to take home as leftovers. Definitely recommend the truffle mac ‘n’ cheese even though I didn’t have it on this visit.

Anonymous Traveler

Place is just ok… nothing memorable about my experience. Came here and attempted to order the special and was informed it was sold out. Also, attempted to order one of the designer beers and it was sold out too.

Had a nice selection of craft beers and cocktails.

Our waitress was not very attentive and when we asked for some bread, came without butter. After I was halfway through my meal, the butter arrived and it was super hard and not easy to spread.

The other dinners came and it was just an average experience.

Waited a while for the check and it finally arrived.

The place was clean and appeared to be nicely decorated. The bar area was and the dining room had a bunch of open tables.

Parking was on the street I. Front of the restaurant. No dedicated parking lot.

Would probably return again…

Dan Herrick

I finally ate at this, what is now, a Newington Staple. Very comfortable feel. I ordered Clam Chowder first, with a thin white broth. Full of clams, tiny potatoes, bacon bits (I think) and plenty of great seasonings. I had the dinner salad with the house balsamic and a turkey melt with caramelized onions,, bacon,, and ranch dressing. Very fresh, real turkey, and blasting with flavor. Great menu, a definite twice a month at a minimum, restaurant. I'm looking forward to my next visit

Monique Chevygirlss

Came here for a training. So I wasn't the one that picked out anything that we got to eat and snack on.
But the server assured that everything that they served was gluten free and they even had gluten-free bread available
So I did try the The Buffalo cauliflower.
The hummus which was absolutely amazing
I want to assume it was called a garden salad which was just absolutely fresh and delicious
Also, we had some chicken tenders

The place itself is super cute and cozy. I would definitely come back and try some of their actual dinners

Wilson Scott

Rooster Co. Review – A Hidden Gem for Comfort Food with a Gourmet Twist

Rooster Co. in Newington is a shining example of how to take comfort food classics and elevate them to a whole new level. This farm-to-table restaurant has earned its reputation as one of Connecticut’s must-visit spots, combining fresh, local ingredients with creativity and care in every dish.

Their rotisserie chicken is, without question, the star of the show. Juicy, perfectly seasoned, and with a golden, crispy skin, it’s a dish that’s as comforting as it is refined. Pair it with their sides—like the creamy mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables—and you’ve got a meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate.

liv

The vibe of this place was great, walked in and felt confident that this was a good pick. The service from the server was fine nothing special but when the food came the disappointment came as well. I ordered the chicken and waffles that was extremely underwhelming. The waffles were very clearly frozen looked identical to egos. The chicken was mediocre at best and the homefries were cold. This place definitely has potential but dishes seem a little rushed and lazy. My friend got the salmon and it was more than bad. The salmon tasted spoiled and extremely fishy. Disappointed to leave a bad review.

David Cruickshank

@Zagat are you seeing this I popped in and ordered the tuna tartar app.. did not expect a dish that likely took more time to create than an entree. Unreal! Olives, over-easy egg, chive oil… wow. Unexpected after two drinks ?