Rustic Rooster

5446 VT-103, Shrewsbury
(802) 492-3433

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Shrimp
Triple Decker Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Homemade Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Ceasar Salad with Anchovies
Donna's Black Bean Burger
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Buffalo Wings and Fries
Rustic Rooster Wings
Mushrooms and Bacon

Menu

Soups
French Onion
With a crostinil and melted swiss.
Crock of homemade chilli
Tapped with smoked cheddar.

Starters
Nachos
Melted cheese and crispy tortillas with black beans, corn, jalapenos topped with sour cream, and salsa.
Rustic Rooster Wings
3 jumbo wings served with your choice of spicy buffalo, honey teriyaki, or a dry rooster rub.
Artichoke Heart and Spinach Dip
A creamy house-made dip served with toasted crostini and olive oil.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos Stuffed Shrimp
Served with house-made remoulade.
Momma's Meatballs
Served with local ricotta coulis, marinara, and shaved parmesan cheese.
Poutine
French fries smoothed in gravy and melted smoked cheddar cheese.
Bacon Wrapped Tarter Tots
Served with a house-made remoulade.

Salads
Rustic Rooster
Chopped romaine, almond, cranberries, tomato, cucumber, onion, and goat cheese tossed in our made balsamic vinaigrette.
Arugula and Brussels Sprouts
Arugula, crispy fried brussels sprouts, bacon, caramelized onion, blue cheese crumbles tossed with house-made lemon vinaigrette.
Caesar salad
Hearts of romaine tossed with our house-made caesar dressing, seasoned croutons, and shaved parmesan.

Sandwiches
Fried Fish Sanswich
Lightly battered cod on a toasted challah bun. Served with house-made tartar sauce. Sandwiches come with fries.
Pulled Pork Tacos
Slow smoked pork shoulder with house-made bbq sauce, served on two fried corn tortillas, topped with coleslaw, cheese, and pickled red onions.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned grilled chicken with roasted red peppers and a garlic parmesan aioli on a toasted baguette.
Turkey BLT with Fried Egg Sandwich
Hand-carved roasted turkey breast with bacon, tomato, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread topped with a fried egg.
Meatball Sub
Served on toasted baguette bread with momma's marinara, meatballs, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Triple Decker Grilled Cheese
Toasted sourdough bread, local, cheddar cheese, bacon, and tomato.
Fish Tacos
Lightly battered cod served on two fried corn tortillas with house-made remoulade sauce, coleslaw, and pickled red onion.

Burger
The House Burger
8 oz local grass-fed beef served on a tossed challah bun.
Donna's Black Bean Burger
A family recipe. Served on a toasted challah bun with a garlic parmesan aioli, and pickled red onion.

Pizza
Classic Pizza
Three cheese, mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan with house-made marinara.
Meat Monster Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, bacon, meatballs, and mozzarella cheese with house-made marinara.
Fowl Rooster Pizza
Bbq sauce, chicken, bacon, red onions, jalapenos, and mozzarella.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
White sauce, caramelized onion, spinach, sliced tomato, and mozzarella.

Entrees
The Rustic Cheesy Macaroni
Creamy cheese sauce tossed with noodles, and crispy bacon.
Slow Roasted Barbeque Ribs
Half rack of st. Louis ribs with house-made bbq sauce. Served with fries and coleslaw.
Herb Seared Salmon
Farm-raised salmon with lime-scented jasmine rice tossed with spinach. Served in a lemon brown butter sauce.
Fish and Chips
Lightly battered cod with house-made tartar sauce, coleslaw, and a side of fries.

Sides
Coleslaw
Basket of Truffle Parmesan Fries
Basket Of Sweet Potato Fries
Basket of Plain Fries
Basket of Crispy Onion Rings
Basket of Sriracha Fries
Basket of Tater Tots
Side Rooster Salad
Side Arugula and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Side Caesar Salad

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Recent Reviews

The food was great and the service was fantastic! The only problem is their specials are changing regularly and I can't possibly get there every night!!! Can't wait for the summer to eat outside with our lab!
January 2026
What an amazing find. Came from NY to Vermont for a ski trip and just saw this quaint little place on the side of the road and decided to go for dinner one night. I had the burger which was totally delicious and my wife had the short rib special which was also delicious. Summed it all up with a maple pie ( forgot the actual name) also delicious. There was also a small store connected by the parking lot that had great gifts for the family. A must try.
January 2026
Local Vermont vibes! If your looking delicious food served by friendly staff the Rustic Rooster is the place for you. Be careful this hidden gem is off VT Route 103 southbound side, while the gps notes the resteraunt is in Shrewsbury, VT (Cuttingsville is closer). Blink and you may miss it. Offering daily and a full menu, the Rustic Rooster has plenty to choose from. I decided on picking a cup of the potato and bacon soup appetizer and Asian wrap from the specials menu. Both were...
December 2025

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Rustic Rooster

5446 VT-103, Shrewsbury, VT 05738
(802) 492-3433