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    Root + Clay

    4.8 (38 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Greek Chicken Wrap
    Lori M.

    We were looking for a tasty place to have lunch and yelp never steers me wrong! Root + Clay came up with high reviews so we decided to see if it lived up to the reviews - It did!! This restaurant is inside a racquetball club but it is open to the public. We were greeted right away and told to take a seat. They do have outdoor seating on a nice patio but it was a hot day so we opted to sit inside in the cool a/c. They have a nice variety of sandwiches and entrees as well as a full bar. They were very attentive to my shellfish allergy (by the way they do shrimp and the French Fries in same oil so if you have allergy no fries ) but they substituted for me with a salad. I chose the Greek wrap which was made to order and tasted so fresh! The dressing was perfectly proportioned and it was delicious. Hubby had the Italian wrap and fries. Said they were both delicious. The dessert of the day was peanut butter pie and it was the best I've ever had. This homemade dessert brought all of the bells and whistles. Perfect little gem of a restaurant, will be going back soon!

    Patio

    I'm new to Tampa and met a friend who was visiting family so neither of us knew where to go. This place was delightful. We met at 3pm on a Saturday and had the outdoor patio to ourselves. We sat under the sun sails and they had separate section shaded by trees with heaters and possibly some couches and tables. Food was tasty with perfectly attentive service. I highly recommend R+C. Bring your friends. I want this place to stick around.

    Timothy C.

    My wife and I stopped in for lunch while being in the area to visit friends. We both loved it there. The service was great and the food was amazing. My wife had the chicken club with fries. She said it was one of the best clubs she ever had. 9.2. I had the BBQ bacon burger with fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries seasoned to perfection 9.2 . The next time we are over there we will stop in again

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    Ali K.

    Great hidden gem in the St. Pete racquetball club. Food is fresh, incredible service and the patio is nicely shaded to enjoy a meal! (even at lunchtime in June) Will be returning here soon!

    It is located inside a racquet club. Indoor seating is comfortable and the outdoor seating is beautiful. Service is excellent and generous food portion. The prices are reasonable.

    Half eaten short ribs with a side of root mash. It looked so good I just started eating. Delicious, especially with the horse radish sauce.
    Hans E.

    We had their short ribs and chorizo hamburger. This place doesn't look like it would kick out tasty food the way they do. The restaurant is nestled inside a racquet club basically. Super plain diner vibe inside the restaurant but don't let that fool you. The service is very good and the food is great and affordable. We'll definitely be back. (We'll probably sit inside though at least until the weather cools a bit more, though). The no-seeums bugs outside had their way with our ankles.

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    Lovely place to eat out in the garden. Great salad! We plan on returning soon and eating in the evening.

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    Hidden gem. A new family favorite. Love this place. Added to the rotation. Food is great. Very casual.

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    Food is great and the ambience is lovely for a casual night out! The outside seating is very nice and the service was wonderful!

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    Hidden gem with great specials, burgers, wings, salads and kid friendly. Outside seating as well.

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    11 months ago

    Great place for lunch. I had wings and wife had grilled chicken sandwich. Great service by our server. Will certainly be back.

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    11 months ago

    Wonderful restaurant in St. Pete! The hummus is delicious, they have healthy and creative food options.

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    1 year ago

    Lovely location. Very good food. Excellent service. Located at The NE Raquet Club.

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    2 years ago

    Great wings, fast service, quiet environment, great patio! I have brought a lot of friends here and they had no idea it even existed.

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    2 years ago

    Highly recommend! Great service, great atmosphere, & amazing food. Definitely worth checking out!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food, absolutely the best chicken sandwich in the Bay area. I will definitely be going back.

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    Stillwaters Tavern is a St. Pete spot I keep coming back to, and this visit was another solid one…read moreoverall! We started with the crispy pork belly, which looked a little on the drier side when it arrived but don't let that fool you, the brown sugar bourbon glaze it was dressed in was delicious. Really enjoyed it as a starter. The tavern burger came highly recommended as one of their best dishes, and while it was a good burger, it didn't quite blow us away. Surprisingly mild on flavor despite the toppings, and it's a BIG boy... which I know some people love, but I tend to prefer a smash burger so I'll take partial responsibility for that note! The fries, however, were excellent... textured, crispy, exactly how fries should be. The real standout of the visit was the chilaquiles (the chef's brunch special). It ran a little dry, but the flavors more than made up for it. The combination of crunchy tortilla chips, smoky sauce, pickled onions, egg, avocado, and cilantro all together was just so good... my boyfriend was equally obsessed. Would absolutely order again. Service was great and overall had a really enjoyable visit... Stillwaters continues to deliver a solid experience and I'll keep coming back!

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