Red Rooster Harlem

About Red Rooster Harlem

Red Rooster Harlem is thrilled to join Harlem’s vibrant community alongside local legends like The Apollo Theater, Sylvia’s and Lenox Lounge. They named the restaurant after the legendary Harlem speakeasy that was located at 138th St. and 7th Ave., where neighborhood folk, jazz greats, authors, politicians and some of the most noteworthy figures of the 20th Century – such as Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Nat King Cole and James Baldwin – would converge to enjoy drinks and music in an inviting atmosphere. At this Red Rooster, they want to embrace today’s Harlem with that same spirit of inclusiveness and community.

Their menu reflects the roots of Harlem’s diverse population as well as Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s own rich background, while celebrating local farmers and artisanal purveyors. Red Rooster Harlem features a lively bar and dining room, and a front window offering a to-go menu of drinks and baked goods. From the colors used throughout our restaurant to the art hanging on its walls, Red Rooster is designed to be a place where people from near and far come to celebrate food, music, history, culture and art.

A six-year resident of Harlem, Chef Samuelsson has long wanted to open a restaurant that would have a positive impact on the neighborhood’s culinary landscape and its community at-large. We want to share the story of Harlem with our guests, and offer a platform to celebrate local artists, musicians and culinary talents. We aim to play a role in the future of Harlem, by hiring our family of staff from within the community; inspiring better eating through neighborhood cooking classes; and buying from local purveyors.