Painted Rooster – American
The Painted Rooster bursts with a colorful, high-energy charm, inviting guests into a space where rustic soul meets a playful, modern culinary spirit. Golden-brown delights like hand-stretched mozzarella sticks and savory wontons arrive alongside bubbling, creamy dips and crisp, regionally-inspired salads that take the palate from the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast. This lively neighborhood haunt transforms classic comfort into a shared celebration, where every crunchy bite and bold sauce invites another round of drinks and conversation.
1601, Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205 https://bigpaintedrooster.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, vegan, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, high-fiber, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, carnivore, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Wontons - $9: Buffalo Chicken (Chicken, Diced Celery, Cream Cheese, Bleu Cheese, Red Onion) or Chicken Bacon Ranch (Chicken, Bacon, Ranch, Scallion, Cream Cheese) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Chicken Dip - $11: Served with Chips or Raw Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Fried Pickles - $9: Crispy, Golden Dill Pickles Served with Our House Buttermilk Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spinach/Artichoke & Ranch Dip - $11: Served with Chips or Raw Vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken on a Stick - $10: Char-grilled Chicken, Choose Your Sauce and Dipping Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- House Band Mozzarella Stix - $10: House made, hand-breaded Mozzarella Sticks served with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Double Dipper - $8: Fresh Veggies with your Choice of 2 dips: Buffalo Ranch, Bleu Cheese or Ranch Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Lake Erie Cobb - $16: Crispy Buffalo Chicken, Celery, Carrots, Tomato, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese Crumbles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pacific Coast - $16: Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Red Onion, Artichoke, Sundried Tomato, Goat Cheese, Almonds
- Carolina Crispy Chicken - $15: Crispy Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Sunflower Seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hen House - $9: Tomato, Carrots, Cucumber, Red Onion, Toasted Chick Peas, Sunflower Seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Chinatown Cobb - $15: Grilled Ginger Garlic Chicken, Chow Mein Noodles, Mandarin Oranges, Scallion, Red Bell Pepper, Cabbage, Wonton Strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Caesar - $9: Add Grilled or Fried Chicken +$4
- Coastal Cobb - $15: Grilled Chicken, Seasonal Berries, Pecans, Feta, Red Onion, Craisins Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Traditional Wings (6) - $11.5: Invented in Buffalo, enjoyed worldwide. Cauliflower available as substitute. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Traditional Wings (12) - $21.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore
- Traditional Wings (24) - $39.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Traditional Wings (40) - $60 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore
- Chicken Tenders (3) - $11.5: Hand Breaded Local Springer Mountain Chicken Bangers! Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tenders (6) - $21.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tenders (9) - $29.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Nuggs (6) - $8.5: Nothing But Real Springer Mountain Chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Nuggs (12) - $16.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Nuggs (18) - $24.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Anchor Bar Buffalo - $18: Mild or Hot Buffalo Fried Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Buffalo Ranch or Bleu Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smokey Joe’s BBQ - $18: Grilled BBQ Chicken, Cheddar, Red Onion, Grilled Pineapple, Bacon, House BBQ Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Thomas Street Southern Club - $18: Fried Chicken, Bacon, Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Red Onion, Garlic Mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Thirsty Beaver - $16: Meatless Chicken Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Garlic Mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $15: Adrina Farms & Crisp Romaine, Grilled or Fried Springer Mountain Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato, Parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Zada Jane’s - $18: Grilled Chicken, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Mozzarella Sticks, Fresh Basil, Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bacon Chicken Ranch Mac - $14: Bacon, Chicken, Ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Dyn-o-mite Chicken Mac - $15: Mac Daddy Topped with Rooster Booster Tasty Buffalo Nuggs. Meatless Chicken or Cauliflower available. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bacon Jalepeño Mac - $12: Smoky, Spicy, Cheesy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Truffle Mac - $11: Creamy Truffle Mac, topped with Garlic Breadcrumbs! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasoned Waffle Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Cole Slaw - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mac N’ Cheese - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Classic Mac Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pasta Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lil’ Hen House Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Lil’ Caesar - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Finally, Apple Pie - $9: Apple Pie with Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Root Beer Float - $8
- Cheerwine Float - $8