Rooster's is great, with a few nits I wish they would work on.
The place smells incredible, thanks to the wood-fired grill. You may smell like you've been sitting around a fire when you leave, but it's a small trade off for great food. The decor is a bit alarming - And I don't mean to scare you, but there are roosters on the wall. Try not to upset them....
I've eaten quite a few things off the menu and in generally, it's all really good. The best tip I can provide is try the specials. They are generally seasonal and local foods. I have never been disappointed when order the specials. Also - the vegetable they offer are just great too. I'm typically a meat eater, but I enjoy getting a bunch of vegetables to try different things.
My two nits about my numerous experience there:
1) I've only ordered red wine there, and every time I find the wine is served around room temperature. I know this sounds super pretentious, but I prefer my red wine chilled a bit. Room temperature is just a bit too warm.
2) For as wide of menu as Rooster's offers, the drink menu is extremely light. I would encourage them to develop some cool seasonal cocktails. This was one missing piece to the experience....
Absolutely head to Rooster's for a great meal - One of the best in Charlotte.