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    Roost Pub & Kitchen

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Nancy N.

    We stopped here Sunday for lunch. They just started doing brunch and seem to be crushing it! We got the scrapple bao bun (8/10), Cobb salad with chicken (10/10), BEC on croissant with Caesar salad (7/10). Staff and our waiter, Jason were so friendly and nice. Lots of seating and open space.

    Cheesesteak Bao Bun ! Amazing !
    Dana T.

    Loved it such a cool and chill atmosphere right on market street ! I will be going back when I'm in Wilmington next !

    Peanut Butter Pie
    Kate F.

    I've loved the other Bardea Restaurant Group offerings, so I was very excited for Roost to open and tried it out within their first week. The vibe was great, with a lot of deep greens, natural wood, and plants decorating the space. The front part of the restaurant has more character than the larger dining space in the back, but I will note that the dining space has a number of TVs and would be a great space to watch a game. Our server was nice, but was clearly nervous, had an inefficient flow, and didn't seem to really know the menu yet. Will chalk it up to first-week vibes for now. Drink-wise, my husband was excited to try the expansive tap list (though on his second round, they wound up being out of 2 beers he asked for before he gave up and asked for Miller Lite), while I tried two of the cocktails. The Blackbird (gin and prosecco with yuzu-blueberry shrub) was good, but not as fruit-forward as I had expected. I ordered the JOM for my second round, a mezcal drink with strawberry and red bell pepper that was surprisingly delicious and truly did taste as billed. We shared a few items for dinner, with the highlight being the pierogi. As a girl brought up with grandma's homemade pierogi, I found these to be an excellent rendition with the right texture and a great combination of flavors. We also ordered: - Shrimp Taquitos: nice crunch, flavorful shrimp filling --- a good dish but not mind-blowing. - Mushroom Flatbread: arguably not a flatbread as the crust was MUCH thicker, but good flavor. - Sweet Potato Fries: a solid rendition of a basic, served with a very spicy chipotle aioli For dessert, we shared the peanut butter pie, which was yummy. I'm sure we'll go again, but likely in a few weeks when they've had more time to hit their stride.

    Ebonee D.

    The ambience was great. Really enjoyed the decor and the dim lighting. The vibes of the restaurant were enjoyable. Cocktail drinks were the star of the show for me. Was not a fan of the burger. But everything else delicious. I would definitely go here again. Nice spot to catch the latest game or enjoy company with friends or strangers. I got lucky without a reservation, but I recommend making a reservation. The place is always packed.

    Deviled eggs
    Sandahl T.

    Great snacks (apps) and drinks! Came with my coworkers on a tues night. The snacks were great- deviled eggs, bau buns, and empanadas were all delicious. The deviled eggs had a nice flavor with the crunchy bird nest looking basket that is a garnish. I preferred the salmon and broccoli which was good. It also not cooked all the way through in the middle. My coworkers ordered the Ceasar salad because it is supposed to be one of the best. The steak looked great and got decent reviews. It wasn't a huge portion but with all the apps it was the perfect t size. The drinks were tasty. Some of the cocktails came with a candy cigarette. The Chardonnay was slightly buttery which I appreciate. I'd like to come back and try out more food and drink options. The atmosphere is calm, trendy and good for groups or smaller gatherings. You can see the beer vats and a moped when you walk in. The lights and ambiance make it a comfortable place for dinner.

    Emily M.

    honestly the food we did received was great. unfortunately, we were missing a whole entree. This is def a gastro pub vibe -- think iron hill brewery. Loud with lots of tvs. The server was nice, the drinks were great. How they handled the missing entree was great, they took it off the tab without us even asking yet but we did wait 15 more mins for our friend to eat.

    Empanadas
    Steven F.

    So, here's the newest restaurant in the Bardea group. It's only been open a month so I'm taking that into consideration. First, they kept the bones of the previous restaurant, but gave it a very comfortable upgrade. It's really lovely, and well attended for a Thursday night. So, let's start with the cocktail. An absolute home run, positively delicious. Kudos! With it, I had the empanada appetizer which is filled with chicken pot pot and served with gravy. Beautiful presentation and delicious. My expectations were high. I ordered a glass of Rioja, not noticing it was a rosè. That's probably on me. Then I had the shepherd's pie. The presentation is nice, but the dish is somewhat bland and disappointing. And while it's served in a cast iron pan, making me think it'll be so hot it'll take the skin off the roof of my mouth, in reality, it was just warm. I was ready to give them a 5 until that point. Maybe they'll earn it on my next visit.

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    Ian S.

    We've always had positive and pleasant experiences at the other Bardea locations, so we were excited when we heard about Roost as a concept. We were fans of Stitch House Brewing, the previous occupants, so a week or so after they opened, we dined there on the Saturday evening before Father's Day. We were able to make a reservation through their OpenTable, and were seated immediately by the pleasant host station. One of the hostesses even came over and went outside with us to take a few pictures of my wife and daughter and I - really sweet of them. The physical space is beautifully appointed and a very chill, relaxed and gorgeous vibe. The service was outstanding - attentive, friendly, quick with a recommendation and a smile. Water jug was promptly refilled, and the manager came over and introduced himself, making sure all was well. Cocktails looked great, and the beer offerings were impressive, both draft and can and bottle - nice international craft selection! Menu had lots of delicious offerings, so decision making was not easy. We started off with the chicken nachos, and wow, am I glad we did. All three of us loved them - really among the best we've had from anywhere. My daughter got a side order of macaroni & cheese as her entree, and loved it - shells, cheesy, breadcrumbs, great flavor and a nice sized serving. My wife got the salmon, served with fig glaze and broccoli - really enjoyed it, especially the broccoli. I was torn between a few options, and went with the recommendation and got the reuben. Wagyu pastrami, thousand island dressing, homemade sauerkraut and gruyere - wow, what a sandwich. Delicious! Fries were excellent as well, everyone jumped in on those. We ordered a pair of desserts to share as a table, and both were hits. The peanut butter pie was stupendous and perfect, and the chocolate cobbler with gelato was delicious. Amazing first experience - we will be back for sure. For a place to have just opened and be so on point is really pretty impressive. Awesome. Highest possible recommendation.

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    Best place to go on a Friday or Saturday night vibes are great service is great! Every time I go it's an amazing experience!

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    Went around the time when they first opened. The food was ok! The drink was fine. The service was somewhat decent...I sat at the bar.

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    Great services by Jason and his co workers. Food was amazing !!! Very cool staff and laid back family place. 10/10

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    Service was so slow we had to leave. We were there for 2 hours and still did not get our entrees. Terrible. Do not go.

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