Red Rocket Char Grill

Great service! Christopher is a true pro interacting, greeting, and providing a very welcoming atmosphere.
The food was good too!

Burgers were ok. Nothing special. Although the buns were good (didn’t disintegrate).
And these complaints may be more about the ordering system (Eat24) than the restaurant itself:
After ordering, I was informed my food would be ready for pickup in 10 – 35 minutes. 10 – 35?!? Thanks. That’s a big help…
If you don’t want something on a burger, you make a comment in the «special requests». None of our «special requests» to remove certain ingredients were followed. Did Eat24 not transfer that info to the restaurant or did the cooks just ignore the info? Don’t know.
Oh, and there’s no kids’ menu…

I tried this place for the first time last night and it was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. We ordered a chicken burger and an order of steak fries to share. The fries came 10 minutes later. We assumed that the burger would follow close behind. We sat there for another 20 minutes with out anything so I went to the counter and they apologized for the wait and that they forgot my burger. On a Friday night and only 2 other couples in the place with more workers then customers how do you forget my burger for 30 minutes while we sit there. Then when we finally got it it didn’t come as ordered. And it tasted like garbage. This place is a joke. I will never eat there again.

I am in the hunt/​search of the best burger out there!!! I’m a butcher, I know meat and I’m also working on the right blend of meats for that masterpiece that I have not yet found/​created. Red rocket is a burger I have been meaning to have!!! It was OK! Nothing to write home about but nice people work here. Garlic fries are OK. Regular fries were OK also. I was able to enjoy the game on nice TV’s, so would I go back? Sure I’ll give it another shot! You have to give a place at least 3 shots !!! The other two times maybe GREAT… So yes Red Rocket see you again soon! Hopefully I will be happier! Please note, that the people are nice!

Had lunch with my colleagues at Red Rocket today. We needed a quick bite for lunch in Downtown Hayward and this fit the bill. You order at the counter and grab your food.
They have several different Char Burgers and Char Sandwiches. They have grilled chicken and fish as well as salads. On the recommendation of the staff I ordered the Smokey Bacon & Cheddar Chicken Rocket with Pepper Jack Cheese and Garlic Fries.
Our order was up fairly quickly. My sandwich was perfect! I loved the sauce they put on it and there bacon ha great flavor! The lettuce and onions were really fresh. On my next visit I will definitely try the salad.
Overall the food is quality and the service is friendly and quick. I would highly recommend this place for lunch.

My lettuce-​wrapped «Naked» burger was so delicious, it didn’t need any mayo, mustard, or sauce of any kind! I will be back here. The food comes plenty fast, but I can only speak for week nights. Yum yum, thanks guys.

Any place where I can get a decent beer and fresh jalapenos on my burger can expect me to come back. They’re not very expensive, and have been really good to my girlfriend and I when we’re there. When I’m out with friends, I’ll always suggest this place, and everyone’s always been happy.
Keep it up, guys!

This was AMAZING! I’ve never had a burger plated so nicely. Plus, it was delicious. I got a classic rocket, lettuce wrapped because I can’t eat gluten. The garlic fries were also amazing!

I gotta say burger and fries are on point !!! Really tasty … I’m dinging one star because there are No combo meals /​everything is a la cart so if you’re dining alone like me today you have to order meal separately and honestly I can’t eat an entire basket of fries… Good spot though to hang with friends after the movie and the music is banging

Starving after movie. Popped in this place. Great hamburger and fries!
My son had a chocolate shake that he said was delicious .
Service was great place was clean
Definitely will be back.

Super cute, super quick, super good!
Early dinner before a movie next door included two burgers, regular fries and sweet potato fries. All came out piping hot and tasted wonderful! Service was fast and employees are very friendly, my only complaint is that you have to pay extra for the ranch, and it’s no good (super watery).
Prices are fair, check it out!

Ricky W and I visited here for the first time. I had the Blue Rocket, fries and a root beer. It was different.

Burger and fries with a milkshake well recommended.
But you can get a beer and a grilled tuna with garlic fries and be satisfied with that.

I had trouble finding a clean table which was sad because it seemed to be a slow day with no excuse for dirty tables. BUT, the service was good. Friendly, proper and tentative!
The burgers are MASSIVE, although they don’t come with fries it is a total must to get the cheese fries. I mean it’s a total over load of awesomeness.
The mushroom and grilled burger was definitely a hit.
P.s they charge for ranch

Very delicious, CSUEB students get a discount. My roomie ordered a veggie burger which we expected to be a solid patty, but it was just grilled onions and mushrooms. She enjoyed it but was disappointed on how messy the burger was. I ordered the crescent sausage dog and it was really good! Coming back soon

I’m not completely sold on here. I came here with a friend while in the Haystack and was expecting better since the reviews looked solid. I don’t know what it was but the flavor of the burger charred cooked medium was just ok. The shake was excellent and the fries were on point. I dont know if I will be back anytime soon. I may check out the other options when in area.

«Please don’t touch my fries.» –says my inner self.
Just kidding. I dropped by this place the other day because I wanted something to eat and I sure as heck did not want anything else on the Hayward Strip.
Per usual, I took a while to decide what I wanted but I went ahead and ordered the SF Rocket. Why? Avocado Relish, that’s why. If you’re a big fan of avocado and red onion, then yes, this is the burger for you. I also ordered the rocket fries… my inner self also said, «I can finish these no problem!» My inner self obviously was feeling confident and my stomach was saying, «NAH, you actually can’t finish that.» So, My advice is to only order one and share with someone else.
It’s a bit difficult to choose what burger to get because everything ends in ‘tomato, lettuce, and cheese.’ There is only one thing that would make each of the burgers different on the menu. I’m definitely not bashing because I’m sure each of the burgers are amazing. I would come back and get different things on the menu. Overall, my happy customer rating is a ⁵⁄₅. I’d come here to get burger schwasted again.

I never thought I’d be in love with a burger joint… Until now!
Red Rocket has taken me to the moon and back! They are the shining star in downtown Hayward for sure :)
My mentor professor and I wanted to swing by downtown Hayward for a hearty dinner. I parked nearby the movie theaters and he pointed out Red Rocket, «It’s good I’ve been told!»
Sure why not? I am so glad we ate here!!! There was maybe a table or two with customers and we were immediately greeted by their employees. The restaurant layout scheme is similar to the other restaurants on the same row, but it was still a pristine, casual set-​up of a quaint diner decked out in red and white plaid. The oh-​so-​lovely 50s anyone?
The menu is super extensive! Anything from your regular beef burger, to gourmet steak, to a cluckful of chicken sandwiches, or your healthy hearty salads! :) They also got your golden fries and any beers, shakes, or drinks that tickles your fancy. It does take them some time to prepare your food, but this only reassures me that they cook their foods from scratch with the best ingredients!
I got the…
Smokey Bacon and Cheddar Chicken sandwich ($ 8.50)
Bacon, Cheddar, Smokey Rocket Sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
and my mentor got the Flaming Rocket burger ($ 7.85)
Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Jalapenos, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
The total came out to be about ~$ 20, not bad! I was not in a beef mood and opted for the chicken sandwich and boy it didn’t disappoint! The sandwich and burger came out piping hot and fresh and perfectly… perfectly juicy. I mean, the meat was glistening in the light. It was so invigorating to see its juiciness slither the side of the bun #foodiefatty
Overall, their toppings and meat patties were cooked excellently and complimented each other well. I especially enjoyed the bacon as it was a sizable piece and not like dinky Denny’s. Their fries leave more to be desired but the main entrees were so delish, that I was not too heartbroken by the mediocre fries. The garlic fries look fantastic though, and I may try that next time.
The service was also something to rave about, let me tell you! Immediately greeted upon arrival and checked up on several times? They also came by to bus our tables and follow-​up! Maybe because it wasn’t too busy on a Tuesday night but I still appreciated the sentiment. I was so impressed by this experience that I asked their supervisor, Joe for some contact info to keep in touch :) Thanks RRCG!

Came here for an early dinner one night after an early movie. The service is exceptional. The guy taking our order was very knowledgable and super friendly. I decided on the spicy chicken sandwich (all white chicken breast, cheese, jalapenos with the usual lettuce tomato) Also ordered some sweet potato fries which was really good. They also serve burgers, so if you are craving burgers, fries, or shakes. Must check out this place in down town Hayward.

Came in to grab a bite before a movie. Too expensive for mediocre food. I ordered the Classic Steak Rocket and the meat was super tough and chewy. Meat was bland with no flavor but huge amount of cheese, onions, and mushrooms. No meal options everything you purchase is separate. $ 33 dollars for 2 sandwiches, 2 beers, and one fry was too expensive imo. I think a meal deal with burger, fries, & beer for $ 10 would be awesome or $ 12 with a beer. The garlic fries are good though if you like garlic fries then its a must try. Other then that there are better places in Hayward for burgers.