Tucked away on the corner of 10th and Ellis streets, Rooster’s Beak has established a name for itself with its unique style of food and its laid back atmosphere.
Rooster’s Beak breaks away from the prevalent, ordinary chain-restaurant environment in Augusta. A dimly lit room, brick walls and bright-colorful paintings give the restaurant a more modern ambiance. Walking into the Rooster’s Beak is like walking out of Augusta. This restaurant is more along the lines of something that is seen in downtown Atlanta; a nice change of pace.
With its Italian-Mexican blend and decent size vegetarian options, Rooster’s Beak is a great place for any foodie. The variety of fresh ingredients and the different take on traditional Italian and Mexican food makes for a delightful dinner option. The many taco variations maybe the most enticing menu option, but their constantly changing specials are also very alluring.
Do not go into Rooster’s Beak expecting anything remotely “normal” to eat. The sauces, the seasonings, the ingredients and their preparation combined to make for an intriguing meal to say the least. Different is not always bad in this case.
Even more different than Rooster’s Beak’s take on a main course is the ice cream – a beyond unique take on a classic- that is served. In fact, the ice cream flavors may border on weird. The flavor combinations include anything from root beer and peanut butter cup to Sweetwater and cherries. The anything-but-ordinary ice cream menu is constantly changing and for a traditional ice cream lover, constantly disappointing. The meal may be excellent, but the dessert is better left untouched.
On a positive note, the beer and alcohol menu is not dissapointing. Their domestic beers in stock may be one of the best around. For a beer lover, Rooster’s Beak could be considered heaven. For those that prefer liquor, the options will not disappoint either.
Although the food and atmosphere both exceeded expectations, the service, however, was unsatisfying. This would not be a good place to eat with any type of time restraint. If you drink a lot or fast, expect to wait a while on refills. Even though Rooster’s Beak is not a huge establishment, don’t expect to see your server often during dinner.
Overall, Rooster’s Beak is definitely worth the trip. For anyone that likes to try different types of food and enjoys a good beer, Rooster’s Beak is the way to go. This is not an establishment meant for picky-eaters and is not for people looking for a big variety. The prices are reasonable and the food will leave you wanting to come back for more. If you can stand some bad service and you aren’t in a hurry, you will not be disappointed with choosing Rooster’s Beak for your next meal.