The Happy Rooster Menu (Update 2025)
The Happy Rooster, a New American pub in Philadelphia, offers a cozy atmosphere with great specials and fantastic service. The menu features a variety of salads, Chicago cheeses, and soups, with highlights such as the Heirloom Tomato Salad and Lobster Bisque. Customers rave about the delicious loaded tater tots, fish and chips, and spicy fried chicken sandwich. The bar is well-stocked, offering a wide selection of beers and cocktails. The ambience is lively yet not too loud, making it a perfect spot for good conversations over drinks. The interior is decorated with charming rooster accents, adding to the welcoming vibe. The Happy Rooster is a hidden gem worth visiting for a pint and some unexpectedly good food.
Salads
Garden Salad
burgundy wine vinaigrette
Romaine Salad
black olives, feta, pink peppercorn
Heirloom Tomato Salad
buratta, basil candy, balsamic
Wedge Salad
iceberg, bleu cheese, bacon, tomato, crispy shallot
Tuna Niciose Salad
haricot verts, boiled egg, potato, sherry vinaigrette
Bucheron
buttery, hints of mushroom, rhubarb jam
Alsatian Hooligan
grassy, assertive, blueberry st. germaine
Saint Agur Bleu
spicy tang, bourbon fig
Hay Flower
woodsy, flowery, balsamic cherries
Marieke Cumin Gouda
nutty, butterscotch, meyer lemon preserves
Chicago Cheeses
Soups
Lobster Bisque
poached lobster
Snapper Soup
boiled egg, rum
Chicken Noodle Soup
ritz cracker
Mushroom Soup
crispy shallot
Shrimp & Corn Chowder
oyster cracker
Lamb Gyro
moussir, english cucumber, tomato, pita
The Rooster Burger
bacon, carmelized onion puree, fried egg
Turkey Club
avocado mayo, bacon, bibb lettuce, tomato
New England Lobster Roll
butter toasted freihofer's bun, poached maine lobster, mayo
Pork Roll & Cheese
cooper sharp american cheese, yellow mustard, fried egg
B.l.t.
grilled green tomato, bibb lettuce, pita
Chicken Cheese Steak
chopped chicken tenders, carmelized onion, banana peppers
Sandwiches
Small Plates
Lobster Mac And Cheese
gruyere cheese, orecchiette, stewed tomato
Fish Tacos
american red snapper, pico de gallo, nappa cabbage, pickled lime
Buffalo Shrimp
franks buerre mante, celery, bleu cheese dressing
Guacamole
corn chips, ginger-old bay spice
Fried Oyster Sliders
blue point oyster, turkey salad, grapes
Spanish Rock Octopus
whimsical preparation
Chicken Wing Confit
maple bacon chili sauce
Roast Chicken
air chilled chicken, truffle mashed potatoes, green beans
New York Strip Steak
shallot-wine jus, hand cut fries
Atlantic Salmon
creamy lentilles, sautéed spinach, mustard cream