Painted Rooster began as an idea that wouldn’t go away. A belief that a restaurant could be both familiar and fresh, rooted in neighborhood energy yet built to stand out.


We wanted a place that felt alive. A place that honored the craft of good food and the art of genuine hospitality. What started as conversations between friends turned into early mornings, late nights, and the pursuit of something authentic.

Every detail tells a piece of that journey, from the towering rooster painted by a local artist to the playlists rolling through the speakers as the day turns to night. It’s a place that reflects the people who built it: hard-working, hopeful, and unafraid to dream big.

And while our wings and sandwiches might get the headlines, our salads are where that dream shows up in full color - crisp, balanced, bright, and a little unexpected.

The Painted Rooster is more than a restaurant, it’s proof that the best things happen when passion meets purpose…and the dream refuses to fade.

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“Without love in the dream, it will never come true.”

Our Secret Sauce

It’s not just what’s on the plate, it’s who’s behind it. Our crew shows up with heart, takes pride in the details, and believes good food starts with good energy.

We keep it simple: use quality ingredients, treat people right, and stay true to the dream that started it all.

That’s the secret sauce and if you’ve been here, you already know.

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