Nikki B.
Yelp
The original Roosterfish opened in Venice in 1979. It was a popular spot for my boys back in the late80's, so they were happy when they heard a second location was opening in West Hollywood where PUMP used to be. I've never been to the original location, so I was excited to check it out.
Roosterfish is more of a nightlife destination than a restaurant. However, they do offer Italian-American bites. There are a few tables inside and plenty of space to socialize and dance. Outside is a cozy oasis - the beautiful olive trees, large center bar, & cabanas from its previous incarnation still remain.
We made reservations and were seated in one of the cabanas. The DJ was playing some killer house music. Since it was the day before St Patrick's day, the usual Happy Hour specials weren't available, but the manager was kind enough to give us complimentary frozen mango margaritas. Bartender Maria was amazing! She had such a great personality and she frequently came out from behind the bar to check on us and bring us more drinks. There was also a very nice gentleman that brought our food and cleared our plates.
I had the Huge Spritz, which was tasty & refreshing. The Lucky Paloma was a hit with our group. The light smokiness of the Mezcal gave it a nice twist. It was good. The Black Eye, which was a riff on an Old Fashioned, was exceptionally smooth. We ordered some appetizers to share: Mozzarella Fritta, French Fries with Truffle Aioli, & Calamari Fritti. They were all yummy and the fries were seasoned, which made then even more delicious.
My friend said the vibe reminded him of the original Roosterfish. I like the ambience and the welcoming atmosphere. I look forward to coming back.
HH Daily 5 - 8 pm