Tried Rooted in Minooka for the first time for Sunday brunch, and it definitely won't be our last visit! The Farmer's Breakfast was really good hearty, fresh, and exactly what you want to start your day. But the real star of the table was the shaved Brussels sprout Caesar bruschetta. It was unique, flavorful, and absolutely delicious... the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you leave. And the brunch cocktails were just as great perfectly mixed and the ideal complement to the meal. Great food, great drinks, and a spot we'll absolutely be back to! read more

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We went to dinner at Rooted on 11/15/25. We had a fantastic experience. Emily was our server, she was attentive and friendly. We started with Brussel Sprout Bruschetta. Now I do not like Brussels Sprouts, but this was amazing. The Brussels sprouts were shaved. Definitely did not taste like Brussels sprouts and was delicious. I had the a ravioli for dinner. It was topped with butternut squash and mushrooms with a delicate sauce, the ravioli contained an egg in it. Amazing! My husband and chicken and collard greens. He said it was dry. I had two cocktails, one was the brown butter old fashioned, and the other was the autumn ember cocktail. The old fashioned was great, but the autumn ember cocktail was absolutely delicious. Rooted had a nice size cocktail list, wine list and whiskey. They had wine flights and whiskey flights. We will definitely go back. Rooted was a nice surprise in downtown Minooka. The staff there was very nice and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful on the inside, it is on the smaller side but it provides an intimate atmosphere. If you are looking for a nice night out, check out Rooted, you won't be disappointed! read more

The NY strip was very good! It has a Spicy sauce around it that was a perfect match. I would highly recommend it. The restaurant itself was nice and had a good vibe inside. It wasn't too crowded for a Thursday evening and plenty of street parking. The server was on top of making sure we were taken care of and refreshing our drinks. I'd recommend for a business dinner or even just a night out. read more

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Brunch is hit or miss- I asked about this and they did mention loosing a head chef. Multiple times I've had food prepared contrary to what I order. Wait times for food also seem to be a little longer than other places. The staff is really kind and accommodating. The atmosphere is welcoming. The service is what keeps bringing us back. As well, as the memory of perfect preparation and delicious food. When it is made correctly it's a wonderful time. Drinks are amazing. If you like a well made drink Rooted has that. I'd say give them a try, it's a nice place here in Minooka. If your food isn't to order share your concerns and they will do their best to rectify it. read more

Rooted - "some pink" skirt steak. Not what I thought I ordered. Was it still good? Yes. They took 50% off our bill - no animosity or awkwardness. - Wine Bars Near Me - Minooka, Illinois

Absolutely wonderful Sunday brunch. We both had the corned beef and hash. Actual corned beef. Not the canned stuff! Lovely staff. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Had a mimosa and bloody mary. We even got to try a new drink the bartender was playing around with. Never thought I'd like brown butter bourbon! All made from scratch. Everything was so yummy. Such a cute place too. Sad it took me so long to get here. We don't live close but it is worth the drive. read more

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The food was great. Kale salad was phenomenal. It was really fresh and delicious. The gnocchi lamb entree had a different texture than I expected, but it tasted good. The ingredients all tasted fresh and farm to table. The atmosphere and service were amazing. Honestly, it was one of the most attentive and helpful servers I've had in a long time. The music was things like Ray LaMontagne and Mumford, but not too loud. It had kind of a cozy but classy vibe. If you're into whiskey and bourbon, they have probably 50 options, and the other drink, cocktail, and wine/beer menus looked expansive as well. I'd go here for sure again if I lived nearby. read more

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This is my second review and was trying some of their summer dishes. Did not disappoint! The lobster roll was incredibly good. It was definitely not the traditional roll but had sweet corn and tiny tomatoes that really enhanced the flavors of summer. I really enjoyed the hibisco cocktail - tequila based and just lovely. read more

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Friendly staff from the moment we arrived they greeted us and got us a table since a reservation cancelled. The bar is first come first serve with the full menu. Our server made recommendations and suggestions. I tried a salad then pork belly served with polenta. The crafty cocktails had really nice presentation and flavors were on point. Really nice decor and ambiance not too loud you can have a conversation while enjoying the old historic building. Plenty of parking on the main street and side streets. Overall great experience and nicely presented dishes. read more

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The food was delicious with creative combinations of farm to table ingredients. Our waitress was top-notch and sincerely enthusiastic about the culinary selections. The only thing that took away from a"5 star"experience is that there was an issue with our online reservations and the hostess was accusatory and acted put out in giving us a table in an empty restaurant at 4:00 in the afternoon (I could understand if it was packed and at a busy hour). Thank goodness our waitress and the quality of the food made up for the first impression. read more

I am very happy that this restaurant opened in Minooka! The restaurant is well kept and beautiful. They did a great job renewing it and making it cheerful. The server was excellent and checked on us quite a bit. They had a second person making sure everyone had water. I really appreciated that. The drinks were great! Strong and well worth the price. The food is fantastic; huge flavors and beautiful! They gave me my dessert since it was my birthday! It was the chocolate tort and it too was very good. I will be back to try their other dishes. You should treat yourself and come visit them! read more

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beef fat fries were ... ok. pork belly "share-able" was expired bacon, I'm guessing the cause of "the ending". Steak meal for my wife was tough. 2/3rds went in garbage at BP. my Cheap chicken crap had me up at 1am for explosive "you know what". fun with neighboring tables, but doubt the "we've never had a bad meal here" testimonial. won't EVER go back. OMG! AND THE PRICE FOR THAT SHITTY FOOD! read more

We stopped for the Sunday brunch. Excellent service and food. Portions were great. We also had a burbon coffee and bloody mary. All was great! read more

I was here on Aug 13th with my son. It was his first day of second grade and I took him out to dinner. I ordered chicken and got food poisoning. I was vomiting, upset stomach, and been stuck on the toilet all day. I also broke out in hives. It sucks because you spend so much money to go out and eat and then you just get food poisoning. I tried contacting the restaurant a couple of times and left a voicemail and no one has answered me or called me back. My email is indira_prentic@yahoo.com if anyone can get back to me read more

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Friendly service. Unique atmosphere. Good drinks. Food is also unique. I would recommend you give this local business a try. Small town atmosphere located in downtown Minooka. read more

What a wonderful treat! We were passing through town and found this place through Yelp. Everything we had was delicious and the service was top notch. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

We love the food and drinks at Rooted! Every drink that I've had has been good, The hibisco is a favorite for sure read more

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We had a great experience at Rooted tonight! The service was top notch and the food was delicious! We had the pork belly and scallop appetizers, schnitzel and salmon. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food is outstanding and flavorful. Cooked and seasoned to perfection. Staff is friendly & attentive. Ambiance is moody vintage bar. Clean & bright. Well stocked bar. read more

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Five stars to this place. Food was phenomenal; a small menu but very well done. Food: They use fresh, locally sourced ingredients and will change their menu with the seasons. They also make their pasta dish fresh, DAILY. Three out of four of us had the pasta as our entree. Epic. Service: 5 stars for service from start to finish. Lindsey was our bartender and she managed to handle all our questions (we had a lot) and make delicious cocktails at the same time. The espresso martini with mascarpone cheese and orange should be illegal. Ambiance: Good vibes, cute place, lighting is a little brighter than "average," but not overwhelming at all. Meaning you can read the menu without a flashlight. Thanks for a MEMORABLE dinner!!! read more

Farm to table dining aka Limited menu so you know that food fresh freshhhh! Server Mya was friendly, ambiance is chill, music was old school dean martin and what not. We liked it a lawtttt read more

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So so good! Minooka needed a quality sit down restaurant, and Rooted far surpassed that. The cocktails are phenomenal, all of the food is incredibly fresh, and the service is so attentive. My husband and I have been twice since opening and our favorites have been the home fries appetizer and steak and burger entrees! read more

Food is over complicated and not that great. IMO they are trying to be too fancy. Staff is great and drinks are great. I've eaten there 5-6 times now but for the price, average quality, and small portion size, I give the food 3 stars. Last week the 3 scallops for $27 were awful. Not seared enough, had a weird bread crumb topping, and strange sauce. Seared scallops should be simple and cooked just right. We won't be back. I can't believe all the 5 star reviews. We wanted to like it but 2 better dining options are just steps away from Rooted. read more

The ambiance and live music was great. The food & service was better! We had the beef fat fries, buratta & pork belly. Also tried some of their Valentine's Day drink specials. Kayla provided excellent service. Absolutely recommend Rooted! read more

The inside was beautiful and service was excellent! Food and drinks were amazing! They get busy so make a reservation. read more

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Friends of mine were in town from Mississippi and we wanted to eat somewhere locally. We ended up hitting Rooted in Minooka Illinois. It is a smaller restaurant located in the downtown area of Minooka. A very nice place with about 20 tables. They didn't go overboard with decorations and all kinds of things that ruin the appearance, it was very well done We started off with cocktails, which were definitely amazing. We started passing them around the table, so everybody could try everybody else's drink. The appetizers were nice, perfect portion to allow you to taste different things but not fill up and ruin your dinner. Dinner was spectacular! We ordered six entrées to pass around our table to allow us to sample everything. We were not let down. Everything was fantastic. If you're looking for a really good dinner, nice atmosphere not overdone, I would definitely recommend Rooted in Minooka! I took a lot of pictures just to be able to share my experience. read more

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Rooted in Minooka is the best thing to happen to the food scene in this area in a very long time. The service staff is extremely friendly and the bartenders are both highly talented and hospitable! Speaking of talent, Chef Eddy and his kitchen crew are dishing out some phenomenal fare that is both creative and delicious! I am always excited to see a restaurant that features a smaller menu with expertly curated dishes and focuses on a few menu items and doing them right, rather than having many menu options and doing them just good enough to get by, especially when working with high-end ingredients from locally sourced suppliers! At Rooted, everything is done RIGHT, from their culinary delights from the kitchen to the hand-crafted cocktails from the bar. Everything is delicious, but the Gnudi is ridiculously good and the NY Strip was the best I ever had! But for a lighter bite, definitely get the scallops! However, you will not regret any decision you make in regards to their menus. In addition, I cannot forget to mention Brenda and her front-of-the-house team that is killing it with top-notch hospitality. Though all of their bartenders are great, Monica is my favorite of the bunch! She is very knowledgeable on many aspects of her craft and does a fantastic job of offering recommendations and cocktail/food pairings. I enjoy watching her create these classic speakeasy cocktails; however, I enjoy drinking them even more! She is a true rock-star behind the bar over there at Rooted. If you haven't worked your way over to Rooted by now, you are truly missing out on a great dining experience. Whether you visit them on a night where they are featuring live music, or just stopping in for a quick bite and cocktail, you will not be disappointed! Rooted is my new favorite spot in this area and beyond! Make yourself a reservation or just pop in. They will take very good care of you! read more

I had the Agnolotti . It was delicious! My friend had the grilled Trout. She said it was terrible. Came with the skin on. She peeled it off with some difficulty. The decor of the restaurant is lovely. Very loud. Scant noise buffers. read more

The food, the people, the place the atmosphere all 10 out of 10 you can they really tell they strive to be the best in our community.

Fantastic staff, atmosphere, and the best food around! Their knowledge on craft cocktails and food is outstanding!!

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We celebrated my birthday at Rooted back in January and had an awesome experience! Rooted is a welcome gem in the area. The craft cocktails, unique menu, and atmosphere are all worth the visit. read more

The food was excellent, comparable to the better restaurants I've dined in in Chicago.The variety of cocktails and wine was impressive. Servers were helpful, attentive and polished. The room was done tastefully with a nod to the history of Minooka. I will certainly return to try other items on the menu. One note to add, the owners seemed to have taken pride providing a very classic setting for a beautiful meal, though they have no dress code but appropriate attire would be a nod that their efforts are appreciated. read more

5 star food at reasonable prices!! Amazing gem in downtown Minooka Large whiskey bar too boot read more

A MOST delightful experience!! JUST what this town has been craving! Delightful cocktails, stellar dining offerings and a very welcoming staff. read more

Food was delicious, cocktails were incredible! Very nice selection of Bourbon. I had an experience that was comparable to Chicago, but better in so many ways. The pricing was reasonable especially compared to other restaurants with this kind of quality. So easy to park the car. The service was personable. Molly, the server was warm and friendly. The atmosphere was incredibly charming. read more

Rooted is a fantastic restaurant. Been here many times and food is so so so good. Team is really nice too!

Surprisingly interesting and tasty offerings! Going back to try more!! Everyone we talked with was happy with their meals and most were return customers! read more

This place was a nice surprise! Looking to take our mother out to a nice dinner for her birthday. We came across this place! Great atmosphere and the staff was amazing! The menu has a varied and unique selection. All our food was delicious. We would definitely come back. Love the velvet chairs! read more

We tried Rooted Minooka tonight & I have to say they did not disappoint!! Beautiful intimate setting inside and out. The drink menu is large and diverse. We tried their Lavender and Raspberry Lemon Drop, Old Fashion, and the Butter Old Fashion and they were outstanding!! The food was great as well! You have to try the beef fat fries (get extra side of aioli). We shared the Cassoulet and it was plenty of food for the 2 of us!! Great food, staff and ambiance! We will definitely be back!! read more

Best hamburger I have ever had!!!! Friendly staff and the owner was absolutely the sweetest person!!! My glass was never empty and our waitress was very attentive!!! read more