After being informed that no tables were available,despite the restaurant being nearly empty inside and the parking lot also mostly vacant,we decided to walk into downtown Powell to check for other dining options. While walking with several young children, a woman who appeared to be a manager, dressed in maroon, approached us and threatened to tow our vehicles. We understand that the parking is intended for customers of this establishment. However, given how empty it was, and considering we had only just arrived and were still deciding where to dine, the response felt unnecessarily aggressive. There are more respectful and courteous ways to address these situations. Unfortunately, the manner in which we were treated was disappointing and reflects poorly on the level of customer service. read more

Came here for a work lunch. We got the hummus and then I got the California chicken sandwich. The hummus is honey chipotle and wasn't for me, although I wouldn't say it's bad. I just don't want thinks like hummus to be sweet. The chicken sandwich was super good. I got with a side of the green beans which were to die for. read more

Local Roots - California chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Powell, Ohio

Another yummy, locally owned place with quality ingredients! We started off with the bread service, which almost smelled like pizza when it arrived at our table. Yum! Upon cutting into it, we realized it had cheese baked inside! Needless to say, we devoured it. For my entrée, I struggled between the Atlantic Cod and Lemon Chicken. My chicken loving self had to get the Lemon Chicken, of course. I'm so glad I did because it was delicious!! The cream sauce and parmesan flakes on the chicken were excellent. And I got two breast pieces?? I was in heaven! The potatoes were seasoned so well and I loved the crunch of the smaller pieces. They gave plenty of asparagus too, which I dipped in the cream sauce because I was *not* letting any of that sauce go to waste. I recommend this dish! I originally ordered the mint chocolate birdie's baked good for dessert, but subbed it for the chocolate chip because they ran out of the mint. Honestly, I wasn't super impressed with the dessert. The gluten free ingredients made it taste like it was lacking something. I'd give it a 3/5. They have several regular dessert options, so I would opt for one of those next time. The restaurant is conveniently located to other shops and breweries, so you can also check out other popular Powell spots with ease. I'd love to return! read more

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On Friday we visited Local Roots for a friend's birthday and it was so good! Local Roots is an American restaurant with locally sourced ingredients, started and female owned by Jess Iams who is super nice and friendly btw. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. I had the buffalo cauliflower and sweet potato pasta. Both were delicious. My friends all loved their food as well. We sat on the patio which is lovely. I think they had live music on the other side of the patio as well. Service was great and the prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommend for a night out with friends or a date night! read more

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What a Great experience that I had here. Although I Did not get the correct food order, The restaurant went, above and beyond to make up for it. This is a great late not spot to go to on weekends, to listen to great music, and the place has a great vibe, Even when the wait staff is tired, The customer is the main focus. I will definably be back here often. read more

Local Roots - New American Near Me - Powell, Ohio

Great place located in a sweet little downtown. They have three areas for dining. The beer garden, enclosed patio, and their restaurant. The place was full during the weekend, and it was difficult for us to get a table in their garden and patio even their indoor dining took a while to give us a table. I would suggest going as early as possible on the weekends. The food was amazing, and all their produce is locally grown from their farm. Overall a nice experience. The staff was good and the place was excellent. read more

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Food was Delicious as always. But the bartender needs to be trained some social skills!! My husband and sat down at bar. There might have been 5-6 people scattered at the bar seating. After sitting there for several minutes without being asked if we wanted a drink. I finally stopped her and asked if we could at least get some waters. She ( Bailey) only cared about going home and getting off early. Some guy got us waters and then after awhile I had to ask if we could order some food. Wtf are we invisible!!!! Totally treated us like we were not good enough for her to speak to. Horrible Service. Won't be back for a long time. read more

The best lunch with my love! We ordered lamb chop lollipops and rustic bruschetta for starters, and I had a steak salad, which was absolutely amazing and my husband had the carnivore pizza with California crust, and it was to die for absolutely wonderful!! The waitress was very sweet and friendly! read more

Local Roots - Lamb chop lollipops Rustic bruschetta Jalapeño mixer - New American Near Me - Powell, Ohio

When I saw that Local Roots has a dedicated Gluten Free menu, I had to check it out. I made a reservation online for a Sunday evening and noted "Gluten Free" in the section that asked for dietary restrictions. The parking lot was pretty full so it was surprising to see the restaurant was not very busy. We were one of 4 or 5 tables so there were lots of open tables. I'm not sure where all the folks with cars in the parking lot were. We were seated quickly and I admired the decor while I waited for a Gluten Free menu. I'm not sure why they asked for dietary restrictions on reservations if they don't do anything with that information but I digress. I ordered the Lemon Chicken with potatoes & green beans. I added the side Caesar Salad to start. My Caesar Salad arrived quickly but had croutons on it. When I flagged down the server to ask if the croutons were Gluten Free she asked "Are you Celiac or just Gluten Free?" I was pretty offended that she couldn't just answer the question and I had to give her a medical history rundown for her to say the croutons were NOT gluten free. The Caesar Salad without croutons was great! My entree was delicious and generous so I asked for a to go box for what I couldn't finish. Knowing they offered Gluten Free desserts, I knew I needed to order something sweet to go as well. When my server described the Reece's Bunt Cake I couldn't say yes fast enough! Unfortunately, I made the mistake of not checking the box before leaving; she gave me cheesecake. Again, not Gluten Free. I assume it on purpose because the server was annoyed that I kept requesting Gluten Free and she had convinced herself that I was just being difficult. I called to let the restaurant know that my order had been mess up (again) and they did offer to issue me a gift card credit or I could drive 30 minutes back to the restaurant to pick up the correct desert. I'm not sure why I opted for the gift card because I will not eat here again. They did tell me that the cheesecake is delicious though and I should try it. Again, completely disregarding the fact that I cannot consume gluten. I'm highly disappointed at the entire experience. I will be sure to spread the word to the local Gluten Free community and I will definitely not be eating here again. (When I consume gluten I experience side effects for days - rash, vomiting, joint pain, migraines, ear pain, and extreme lethargy...to name a few.) read more

Love this restaurant! So many local beers available and always amazing food. We stopped by after a visit to the zoo and were seated immediately for lunch. I ordered the rhueben with a Cesar salad and it was delicious! Would absolutely recommend and visit again. read more

Local Roots - Rhueben and Cesar salad - New American Near Me - Powell, Ohio

Amazing ambiance and great food. Service staff amazing. And had the great Bison Berger read more

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I came in here with my daughter! Never been here before, so we decided to try this fabulous menu they advertise. Well first of all The Steak was excellent but they gave me some kind of sweet potato with corn that was so spicy, although I ordered exactly what the menu said... Mashed potatoes. Received the wrong item, They put so much tomato in everything you eat, horrible combination. The prices they ask for the macaroni and cheese was way too expensive, and I'm a born Ohio native who puts tomato in macaroni & cheese?? (Nasty) Had the bruschetta wow horrible with tons of tomatoes that needed to be slice lol, and bread was so soggy "What happen to the cheese" ?? Owner did come to table she didn't charge us for the bruschetta, but I won't be coming here again. Food was bland the only thing I liked was the steak that's it... YEP won't be recommending this place in my blog... read more

We had a large group, 3 tables, for our pre game lunch today. They were accommodating with our last minute request to seat us close together. The service was wonderful. There was a great variety of food to meet everyone's needs. Overall I highly recommend! read more

We stopped here while visiting the Olentangy caverns nearby with the kids on vacation. They had a great selection kids menu at a reasonable price. I liked that they had multiple fruit options for kids who like different fruits as sides. I ordered the sweet potato noodles dish and while it wasn't what I was expecting (more like zoodles but with sweet potatoes), it was very tasty. My husband got the calzone and huge barely describes it. Very good calzone with fresh ingredients. I love that it is locally sourced. read more

Local Roots - GIANT calzones - New American Near Me - Powell, Ohio

Visited the restaurant for celebrating the birthday. Loved the place and ambience is wonderful. Host was excellent and very friendly. We all loved the food. As vegetarians our options are limited but we were given choices without meat. This is an excellent family restaurant. Will visit again. read more

This review covers ALL our visits (approximately 15 over 3.5 years), and specifically our last two visits, 09/16 and 11/17/2024. The food has always been "very good" to "excellent." Our two most recent servers, "Justin S." and "Dean L." were OUTSTANDING. They checked on us often, had fun personalities and were helpful. I'm happy things seem better at Local Roots over the last 9-12 months. Nice work everyone! read more

Another great night at Local Roots last night on the patio. The food was wonderful and our server Ava was awesome! She was so sweet and her service was fantastic. We always look forward to eating here. read more

We ordered a calzone, salads and a few drinks. Calzone came out as a pizza. Our waiter and the manager apologized profusely and brought us a fresh calzone. Amazing service, good prices, great all around! read more

Ok this review is a bit hard to write. My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday evening. He said online showed they weren't too busy and no longer take reservations as it's first come first serve especially for outdoor seating. It was pretty busy when we got there, but we were able to get seated at the bar. Not sure if that was partly why, but the place was loud so it was difficult to hear the bartender, those around us, or each other. The bartender and even other customers were pretty nice. People asked what we had ordered so pretty friendly. We both had spaghetti squash, his was the normal spicy version without cheese so it was vegan while mine had cheese with just marinara as non spicy. Spaghetti squash was $20 per plate. It tasted really good, but both of us were still hungry after finishing our food so that was disappointing. For that amount of money I'd expect to leave full possibly even have left overs like I do at most restaurants. If we go back we might try splitting a pizza instead as that probably would've been better cost wise since the portions would be comparable. The menu also has room for improvement. The bartender thought the pasta was vegan by default so we clarified vegan was without cheese. The menu had several items that appeared to be vegetarian, like the black bean burger looked vegetarian yet it wasn't marked as such so that made us question what was on it. The bathroom doors also jammed and didn't really lock. The place was nicely decorated and the outdoor seating looked lovely. The bar top looked like copper so it was quite pretty for a bar. Their identity is that the food is locally sourced so it's always nice to shop local where possible. Overall it was a nice time out with good food and nice people. read more

We have been going to Local Roots for years, but I've never written a review. This is one of our favorite places for so many reasons! Here are a few: 1. The food is always delicious! 2. The service is always fantastic! We are usually out on the patio listening to music, but inside at the bar we have recently connected with Bailey who is just great and knows our drink order before we even have to order! There is also a young man behind the bar who is great, although I don't know his name so I'll call him "some random guy behind the bar" ;-) and he also has recognized us as his regulars and knows what we like! 3. We just love the patio and the live music, and the fact that there are no kids and no dogs is perfection! read more

Mindy in the beer garden was amazing. Great service and very friendly. We had a great time enjoying music with her. Thank you! We will definitely be back soon. read more

I ordered a burger and it was so delicious! The fries were perfect. Our food came out pretty quickly.

I went to Local Roots for the first time in YEARS and had a great experience! My dad had never been and when we were looking for a lunch spot we passed by and I pulled one of those turn people honk at you for! I chose the Turkey Bacon Avocado sandwich with fries and my dad had the BLTC with fries. We were both very satisfied. I was expecting a turkey burger for mine, so when the dish came out I was a little sad, but honestly it was great! I chose to go without the aioli since I'm not a big mayo fan Our waitress, Beth, was very nice and offered my dad and I a dessert, we went with the carrot cake and oh my goodness, was it good! We were both full from the lunch that between the two of us we could only finish half. The restaurant had a very clear theme of farm to table, Beth explained to us that the farm was up the road and all the pictures on the wall were taken at the farm! Very very cute. read more

Delicious food, and a beautiful patio space. Service was lovely and prompt, and there's surprisingly plenty of parking. I hadn't thought about putting feta cheese on a burger before, but it may now be my new favorite thing, at least if it comes from Local Roots. They also make an excellent lemonade (I had been on a very sunny walk, so it hit all the right spots), and the fries are delightful. Would definitely return. read more

Absolutely the best! I've been stopping here now for over 4yrs. Great atmosphere- inside or outside. The staff has always been phenomenal, but let me tell you about the food! I've never had a bad main entree or side. The food is the best farm to table! read more

We celebrated a 60th birthday this past weekend in the banquet room at Local Roots and everything was great. We especially want to recognize the service given to us by EMMA! What a great asset for the restaurant. From the moment we contacted Local Roots about our party, she was helpful, easy to work with and always got back to us the same day. Her suggestions were knowledgeable and invaluable - even saved us some money! The food was very good and we could bring our own desserts. Our friends were very happy and it was a great party. (I think several of them will be planning either baby showers or bridal showers there soon.). We do not hesitate to recommend this place! read more

Met some friends out to hear local music and celebrate a friend's birthday this past Saturday. Our server Ava was wonderful!! She was always very pleasant, very attentive, split our checks up (there were quite a few of us) and was just lovely!! read more

Our waitress, Ava, was great. She did a great job with suggestions for drinks, appetizers and entrees. As soon as we sat down, Ava was there to get our drinks. She has such a great attitude. If Local Roots can hire more of her, they should. She is a keeper. Our food was very good. We will go back again soon. read more

Experienced Local Roots last night for the first time this season. It was very busy (as to be expected) but they didn't miss a beat. We got lucky and got a great table and then the sweetest server named Ava. She made us and every table around her feel important, Kuddos to the kitchen as well because our food came out promptly and was delicious! Can't wait to get back and hope Ava is our server again!! read more

This has been one of my favorite places for six years now, since my parents moved to Powell, everything is always very fresh and I love supporting local. I've had sandwiches, pizza and yesterday had their mushroom ravioli and can I just say it was to die for. Everything you order here, you cannot get at other restaurants. Go enjoy the vibes and scenery of downtown Powell and have a nice time there, perfect location, easy parking. This is a perfect place for family or hanging out with friends. In the summer their patio is my favorite with live bands. read more

Local Roots - New American Near Me - Powell, Ohio

We dined here on a Sunday evening before going to the zoo lights. I had never eaten inside before. It was cozy and accommodated 6 of us. I got the California chicken sandwich, but made it into a wrap, which was recommended by the waiter. I highly recommend! The potatoes were a good side, but I tried my husband's sweet potato fries and would get those next time instead! read more

Came here unexpectedly because a friend was here and it was a wonderful experience. Our server Owen was very nice and polite and was very funny. Good food and Good music! read more

I'm pretty skeptical when a place boasts of home-grown ingredients mixed with a diverse menu covering different cuisines. However, Local Roots masterfully stays in their lane pulling the best of varying food styles into a selection of well-prepared food. The bread service to start had the perfect amount of seasoning and doughy bread to match the cheesy interior. I ordered the Loaded Local Burger for my entre with a side of server recommended traditional fries. Those fries were some of the crispiest, well salted fries I've ever had! The burger came with a gigantic scoop of goat cheese and plenty of bacon jam which coated the top of the burger. It was a perfect medium rare cook with fresh lettuce and tomato (which I usually don't like!). And let me tell you, this burger sent me places. Possibly the best I've had in Columbus! Aside from the food, the ambiance of the room was dimly lit with an old fashioned (but clean) local feeling to it. It felt like I was eating in a barn by the garden. The service was attentive and punctual, never overstaying nor ignoring us. Food came out in standard timing, 10-15 minutes, for our table of 5. For a casual date night in Columbus, this is a must see! read more

Great place to eat and have a drink. I recommend the Bison burger loaded!! Service is always great and very friendly. I would recommend reservations for dinner but for lunch we always just walk in. Atmosphere is fun and enjoyable! read more

Just had dinner and drinks at the outside bar. The service, food, and music is outstanding. Our bartender Bailey was polite and we never had to ask for a drink and the wait for food was minimal. She was always there to help us before we could ask. Just had a burger that was perfectly cooked. The band was a "cherry on top". We will be back. Hope to have the same server when we return. The atmosphere was great but the staff will bring me back. read more

Love coming here and sitting on the patio! The food is delicious. The service is always fantastic. Live music is always a great when you sit on the patio read more

We came back after having a great experience previously. We came in on a Saturday afternoon it wasn't busy. We got sat quickly there were several hosts. We waited 10 minutes after being seated and no one came to our table. So we went up and asked the host for service and it took 5 more minutes before someone arrived. The service the remaining time was awkward. We got a carnivore bliss calzone and wings. The food was good but this time with our calzone we got a much smaller ramekin of marinara and it wasn't as stuffed as last time. read more

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5 star ambiance, but light bulbs over booths are distractingly bright, 5 star service from Jaden, but a GM type lady gave us a 1 star snide look after we sent the butternut squash soup back which seemed like it was just off for the day. Bison burger is very good. Medium rare is way to go. Chicken sammy has jalapeño which I loved buy my girls' pallets were intimidated by it. Wimps! Bargain $4 craft drafts! 5 star presentation on all food. 5 star selection and uniqueness of menu and it's reach. Brilliant strategy behind this business. Gluten free menu too! Chocolate cake was dry (needs pudding mix treatment), just a cake with good icing. The peanut butter pie was great! Ambiance demands a higher standard. As a guy in the ag business I love the philosophy and intent of the farm to table mission! 12/6/20 4:31pm read more

Local Roots - Chocolate cake was far surpassed by peanut butter pie. - New American Near Me - Powell, Ohio

Cool farm to table concept. Menu is very limited and not very impressive. Servers are able to make wine recommendations with accuracy.

Local Roots pride themselves on locally sourcing their ingredients, and their prices show it. We came on a weekday, but the place was packed. The ambiance was nice. My husband and I split the Spinach & Berry Salad, consisting of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, avocado, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, fresh goat cheese, baby spinach, and citrus dressing. It had a nice balance of ingredients. For the entrée, we ordered Shrimp Tempura because it was highly recommended by our waiter. Unfortunately, we didn't like the dish. I'm not sure if our waiter has ever eaten shrimp tempura before. The highly spiced, hard, thick crust on the shrimp was not like any tempura batter we have ever eaten. Plus, there was just a drizzle of sauce on the shrimp. Finally, the shrimp was placed on a heaping bed of peppers. If you like peppers, fine, but for me it was a NO. In conclusion, since we had a hit and a miss, I don't think we will be back. read more

Local Roots - Shrimp Tempura - New American Near Me - Powell, Ohio