Twisted Rooster

First time at the Roo and in Grand Rapids. This place is top notch. Had the Salmon. and might be one of the better seafood dishes ever. that sauce they use is just over the top. Hang out at the bar and sit with bartender Potter and Greg .both amazing at service and conversation. Personable, easy going, and fully engaged. Their customer service took a good food experience and made it a 5 star great experience.

Love the atmosphere and the food. I like that all the stuff is local as well.

Fantastic! We try to stick to the same couple of servers that we love and we always have a nice time. Happy hour is LIFE! We mostly go for happy hour because of the cheap apps and beer. The calamari is nothing like you are used to, this is tender and so delicious we always order it every single time. The only dish we can’t stand are those blue cheese tots, the rest is out of this world! If you go with a date be sure to split the lobster mac and cheese with the dry rub ribs for a little surf n turf! YUM

I have passed this place so many times when I am in Grand Rapids, but then would always forget to go back and actually check this place out. Today, that changed!
We arrived at the restaurant around 2pm on Monday. Since the weather was kind of icky the place was not very busy. We were greeted by the hostess and seated right away. We were placed at a table off towards the back of the bar area. With all the windows it was a little cooler than up towards the front; but it wasn’t anything too severe.
A lady came over right away and took our drink and appetizer order. She explained that she was not our server but was just helping him out. Our server came over soon after, introducing himself and seeing if we needed more time. Since we had never been here before we said yes. He then gave us time until our appetizer came out.
We went with the maple mustard fried pickles. They’re not what we were expecting at all. Typically you get bread and butter pickles. But not here! Here you get dill pickle chunks that are beer battered and topped with a maple mustard sauce. They do not compare to anything else out there. I highly recommend them!
For the main course I went with the Twisted Mac & Cheese. I did have them leave out the Asparagus as I find that type of thing icky. But it had chicken, bread crumbs, peas, and tomatoes. I really enjoyed it! It was like an adult version of a basic mac & cheese. It is very filling as well! I could not finish it.
Our server came over several times to refill our drinks and clear off any empty plates. He was very polite and attentive to our needs. We noticed that he had tables all over the place so perhaps they were short staffed today? Either way he was great. I believe his name was Shaun (I am terrible with names).
The dinning room is very clean and well kept. It has a modern flare to it décor-​wise. They do have several TVs in the bar area that play different sporing events. The restrooms were clean and well stocked as well.
Overall if you are in the area this is definitely a place that you should stop and check out for yourself.

Four of us for lunch on this day were escorted to a far booth. This was my first time to try Fish Tacos here. I found the 3 taco and chip helping to be very adequate for a lunch serving. I finished two tacos and some appetizer and had to box up the rest to take home. The Tacos were fresh, and had good flavor, but they wont be on my favorite list. I think I would go back to the Reuben or Soda Pop Ribs. Service was very good for a busy lunch crowd with no need for compromise or excuses. To make this lunch experience better they need to cut back the general noise level. Table conversations are a struggle particularly if you don’t get a booth. I have heard the same comment regarding noise from all of my coworkers.

Delicious food, and incredibly flexible catering! I’m using them for my wedding and the experience so far has been seamless and incredible. I recommend highly for dining or catering.

Have been here many times and this will be our last. From a poor waitstaff to our food being brought out in the wrong order, I was half way through my main coarse when she remembered I ordered a salad. by the time I got the salad I was completely full. Then did not even offer to take the salad off the bill. Food was good but not enough to sit in the mildew smell to eat it. May have to do take– out if we ever decide on this place again.

Typically my favorite restaurant but tonight it was poor. The fries and tater tots tasted like burned, old grease. The waitress was friendly but left us sit for a long time after our appetizers while she helped a large table. The mac and cheese that came as an add on to my meal was not nearly worth the 4.60, it was puny, cold and had barely any cheese. I will try again soon be other time and hopefully give a better review.

If I could give this place an «eh» rating, I would. I went here for dinner this past weekend. Before that, I was here a couple times about 4 years ago without feeling like I wanted to try it again. But, my husband hasn’t ever been, and I thought I’d give it another shot since we both like their sister restaurant Crooked Goose. I wish we went somewhere else.
My husband got the Duke Wellington which he said was just ok-​nothing great. For the price and what you get is rediculous. Yes, I get it, it’s a filet. What size filet though? The menu doesn’t say. It looks like you get a side of baby potatoes. Nope, only 1 sliced into 4 tiny pieces and barely any asparagus. He said the beer barrel bourbon cream sauce was overpowering and he didn’t really care for it. He was less than impressed.
I got the Kobe sizzler steak, which I was happy with to be honest. The mashed garlic potatoes were a little on the salty side though.
But the service… horrible. The waitress was either overworked or just plain forgetful, or both. She forgot extra bread, our waters, blamed the kitchen for taking too long on the Duke Wellington, and we waited a good 15 minutes for her to pick-​up our check. Also, the table that sat behind us and across from us got their food at the same time as us, and we were there at least 30 minutes prior.
I think it’s time I say goodbye to TR for good. This place looks good on the inside with updated décor and the menu looks like it will be fantastic, but what comes out of the kitchen is a letdown and mediocre at best, as well as the service.

Food was average to decent. Had dinner with another couple and our toddler son. Food took over an hour to arrive, seems like the kitchen lost our ticket. We were offered an appetizer as a concession, tried the Dorito bacon (not impressive). A six dollar appetizer was all that was offered after a two hour dinner, trying to keep a toddler satisfied and entertained. Fish tacos and zip chicken were very good, mac and cheese was good, Cajun carbonara was unimpressive. Beer Specials were very good. Don’t know if we’ll be going back, mostly due to the lack of ownership on the part of management for a party of four who had never been to the restaurant before. For a first experience, we had high hopes but were ultimately disappointed.

Can I say this is my new favorite restaurant in Grand Rapids?
Favorite restaurant and Grand Rapids are not usually two thoughts I combine into a sentence. But after visiting TR, I am eating my words. No, I shouldn’t do that — I should go back here and eat something here instead.
The menu is full of interesting combinations that have A LOT going on. So much that my wife and I decided to split a couple of entrees because everything sounded too good. Our server was quick, friendly and helpful. Prices are average, but I probably would’ve paid a bit more because the food was so interesting.
If I had to complain about everything it’s the portion sizes because they’re a little here and there. What my wife ordered was a bit small in comparison to the giant order of mac ‘n cheese that was placed before me. It was fine, since we shared, but had I ordered her entrée alone (beef wellington) I might’ve been a little hungry.

My local comfort food haven!
I love that everything is made from scratch supporting our local Econ .nice one Twisted ;)
I came here back in the day and thought it was an «old people» joint and overpriced, but it’s so not! Mixed crowd, great servers, lots of food and drink options.
I don’t eat meat and there are mainly meat options which put me off at first, but they have been able to custom make me items or take the meat out no problem.
Always excellent service, great portions and a fantastic happy hour and daily specials.
I wouldn’t call it a healthy restaurant, but definitely Midwestern comfort food at its best!

Wow, awesome food and great service! Love all of the Michigan grown or brewed foods and drinks! Had to wait til next time for the whitefish, they were out Settled for the fish & chips. Started with nachos which were really waffle fries with nacho toppings. So Good!
My fish, awesome. Breading was great, waffle fries tasted good, but a little old. My wife enjoyed her chicken and noodles dish! So yummy.
Quick service, nice atmosphere, great food. We will be back!

Akin to Red robin but with a much more interesting menu, majority of items have a «twist» similar to asian fusion food.
I got the East meets west BLT and it was exactly what I was looking for! Definitely a large portion and can be easily split with someone. I also tasked the baja fish tacos which were decent.
Service was average.
Prices are $$ but you get what you pay for and you could split alot of the dishes. If in the area again it’s not somewhere I would be dying to go back, but it’s a great location right next to the Meijer Gardens so that is pretty convenient.

Fried pickles=3
Big chunks of pickles are not my thing. These should be pickle chips and the they’d be a 5. Taste good but overpowering.
Ribs=3
Good but nothing I’d crave. Wouldn’t order again.
Pork lollipops=4
Again good but nothing is crave. Would order again.
Kids meals=5
Hamburger and Mac and cheese were excellent. Kids loved the food. Salad side was big portion.
Service=4
Good server although at times she’d disappear but I think she had a few tables spread out in restaurant.
Overall=3.8 so ill round up to 4.

This place is great using all Michigan grown and caught food but it just isnt my type of food needless to say i did enjoy the Lobster mac n cheese

This is one of the few chains that I like. They try to feature locally sourced food and put a unique twist on it.
When they first opened, their Twisted Mac was the talk. Tried it way back whenand unfortunately wasn’t too impressed.
Wanting to give this place another shot, visited twice in a week. There is no lunch menu on Sat, so tried the Ramenito. This is a spicy chicken burrito with cooked ramen. Was sorta soggy and felt like they just sprayed Sriacha as the sauce. Their tater tots were good though.
Came back during the week for dinner. They have happy hour apps — everything was half price. We tried just about everyone. Tots and the quesadillas were the best.
For dinner, tried the ribs. With the large order, you can split the order between wet and dry ribs.
Insider tips: go for happy hour and load up. Their sister restaurant, Crooked Goose, has a much better menu and the food tastes a bit better over there.

I love this place! I have only been a couple of times but I have never had a bad experience. The food is great and they have a wide selection of drinks.
My only piece of advice is don’t come here if you are in a hurry. They are usually pretty packed. Wait times for a table are not usually bad, but the whole process just takes a little longer. But hey, that’s a great way to catch up with friends you haven’t seen in awhile.

Twisted Rooster on a Saturday night… I must be a glutton for punishment, eh? Actually, the wait was average (15 mins), the service was prompt, and the food was good. I had the Reuben and loved it. I tried some of my daughter’s Mac & cheese, ordered from the children’s menu, and was unimpressed… it lacked flavor and basic seasoning and I thanked my lucky stars that I didn’t order the adult menu version for myself!
We were seated off to the right of the bar in a corner and soon surrounded by a 30 top party for a birthday. Our food order went in and came out by the time the big party was ordering. Our check drop and cash out was delayed because our server was slammed with running the party’s food orders.
As we left, I saw how crowded the bar was and made a mental note to avoid it on weekend evenings. I’d love to return for a weekday lunch and delve further into their menu.

It seems like every time I come here I am with a large group. I have been seated at the exact same table every single time. So weird. And the speaker above the table is CRAZY loud.
The fried pickles w/​mustard sauce are good, blue cheese tater tots tasty, burgers are good, some of my friends love the different mac & cheese they have to offer.
They do not have honey mustard sauce for dipping which I think is a bit odd. But whatev. Not a place I ever think to go on my own but I can find something on the menu to eat. Nothing negative to say, it just doesn’t WOW me.