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    Roots Bistro

    3.6 (245 reviews)
    ModerateMusic Venues, Pizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    ROOTS BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Jake H.

    Roots on the square in Georgetown had some good BBQ chicken pizza. The queso was okay, same with the burger. The live music was a little too loud (didn't know he was going to be there) but overall pretty good spot.

    Cobb salad and The Roots club sandwich
    Frankie L.

    It was a great lunch date with the wife It's going to be are place to unwind Can't wait to try there pizza

    Jeff U.

    Food was good We sampled pizza and burgers Beer was ample choices Cannolis were tasty dessert Ambiance was nice Like an old country saloon But the temperature inside the business was awful So hot Sweating profusely I mentioned to the bartender it would be great to turn ac on and she just rolled her eyes and says Yes it's so hot I dunno if they are trying to save money or what but it would prevent me from visiting until January or so Open mic night Was kinda cool Wasn't a great experience but not terrible Sweaty though!

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    Maya T.

    This review is solely on the bar and drinks. Walked in and the food smelled amazing! I wish we didn't eat dinner so we could get a pizza. We just got drinks for the square. The bartender was very nice and put our drinks in to go cups. The atmosphere is very cute and down to earth. They even have live music, there was a band setting up to play.

    Thania M.

    Roots is a must when visiting Georgetown, the most BEAUTIFUL Town Square in Texas...My go to is the kitchen sink... house made pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, Canadian, bacon, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, red onions, red and green, bell peppers, artichoke hearts, black olives, mushrooms, garnished with baby leaf spinach. The dough firmly holds all those scrumptious toppings. A big shout out to Wes!! Took our order, engaged in conversation and brought our pizza to our table. Thank you Roots for 100% Food, Service & Ambiance!!

    Lunch time yall!
    Netta K.

    Well, maybe everyone is tired from the week... It smells like burnt pizza, which they make pizzas so totally likely that is what happened. However, it was noxious!! The cups we were given for our drinks were gross dirty! They kindly wiped out new ones and gave them to us. The Dr Pepper wasn't hooked up, k ky carbonated water, the Lemonade was mostly water and the sweet tea was weak. $3 for waters Meatball sub- cheese and sauce was the perfect temp unfortunately the cold meatball made the sandwich gross. The Korean tacos were a bit anemic but flavor was good. This isn't our first time here and we will be back but hopefully we will have a better experience.

    Really disappointed with our dinner experience. We ordered 2 Roots salads, which according to the menu are supposed to come with chicken. When our server brought the salads out, she said "2 salads with no meat". We said that no, we did want the chicken. She said that chicken would be a $4 upcharge. We said that the menu didn't say that, and she offered to bring out a side of grilled chicken to add to our salad. She came back later and said the chef reiterated that the chicken was an upcharge, and she would have to get a card from us to charge for it. By that point we had looked at the menu again and verified that the menu did not specify an upcharge. We pointed it out on the menu, and she then tried to insist that the "C" next to the soup indicated the $4 upcharge for chicken and got annoyed when I asked "isn't that for a 'cup' of soup?" She was quite rude after that, and we told her to forget the chicken. The cashier didn't ask if I wanted to add chicken or specify that it was an upcharge, in fact he barely spoke to me. The salads themselves were disappointing, very little toppings and low-quality greens. We both barely ate them. We definitely won't be returning due to the food, service, and lack of transparency in pricing.

    Live music
    Keasha E.

    Service was good, one guy seemed to be running everything (bar, taking orders, waiter), I got the trash can pizza (everything on it) tasted pretty good but got soggy quick probably due to all the toppings, my husband got the Korean tacos which he said were pretty decent. There was live music (Sunday afternoon) it was very loud and just ok. Lots of seating downstairs and up.

    Mildred A.

    My first time here but it was an in and out. There looks like they have live music, which is always a plus. It give another pizza option on the square. The pizza was actually quite good! I will definitely be going back!

    Live music on a cold rainy Sunday!

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    Great food! Great atmosphere! Great live music. Don't miss Tasmin & Tim LIVE! They really rock!

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    Excellent pizza, great live music and Kareoke night. Friendly staff with excellent service. Fun for family or date night.

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    not great. paid $17 for a cobb salad, and got 50% uneatable greens. not recommended.

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    Excellent Pizza, a little disappointed that they don't have a full bar, only wine and beer products! But the Pizza is amazing

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    Veggie pizza is amazing! I requested a thin crust and it did not disappoint! The pesto was extremely tasty and I will definitely be back!

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    Reuben sandwich and tomato basil soup were so delicious! Definitely will be back ! Meatball sub was delicious as well. !

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    We had a pizza delivered and I can say we will not be ordering again!!! The crust was soggy and the pizza wasn't even hot or warm!!!!

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    600 Degrees Pizzeria & Draft House

    600 Degrees Pizzeria & Draft House

    4.0
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Amazing every time! Sat at the bar and ordered the Rock City pizza to go while enjoying a couple…read moredrinks. Staff is always friendly and service is great!

    Mid afternoon lunch stop and first time finding parking near this restaurant. Booths were taken so…read moreopted to sit at the bar instead of at a long row of tables for 4. Lunch special - 2 of 3 - select beers, slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza or house or Caesar salad. Also happy hour special was $1 off select items. Bartender initially took our order but then shift changed and another person took over. She was covering tables in another area. Salad and pizza delivered at the same time. Pizza slice was NY style - very thin and cold be folded up to eat vs knife and fork. Decent amount of pepperoni which was tasty. I prefer a crispy pizza crust so found this awkward to eat. Knife and fork provided. House Salad was just ok. Black olives, mushrooms, cucumbers, shredded mozzarella and croutons clustered on top and lettuce underneath. Salads obviously premade. Mushrooms were dried out and slices of cucumbers had shriveled edges. Greek salad looked better with fresher ingredients but wasn't included in the lunch special. There was more variety in the overall menu but didn't have time for a lengthy lunch stop. Second server worked with prices and lunch special offerings with us. Beer was $7-10 per pint glass so lunch special at $10.99 w select beers is a good deal. Not a priority to go back between parking hassle and food was just ok.

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    Anthony's Pizza

    Anthony's Pizza

    4.5
    (188 reviews)
    10.1 mi
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    This was a very difficult reviews because it involves the food and inappropriate staff…read more It did smell very inviting from the parking lot so wanted to give it a try. It's a local mom and pop establishment from looking from the outside, but was confirmed clearly it was from staff. Not sure where I want to begin. I'll start with the food. I got the lunch special. 1 slice, 3 knots and a drink. They were "short stocked" on drinks so only had 3 choices. Beverage was in a bottle and was not cold. I was told they had no ice either. I got the mushroom and spinach slice. The toppings and sauce were very good however the crust was black and burnt on the bottom so I just picked off the toppings. The same with the garlic knots too. You can see in the photo too. The marinara dipping sauce was cold and was told they do not do warm dipping sauce. I do believe if the pizza and the knots were not burnt, they would have been enjoyable. I am not sure if management reads this but your staff does like you very much. However, you might want to let them know discussing other employees and past employees love lives, jail records, arrest records, making fun of someone's disabilities is not ok in the workplace let alone with customers in the restaurant. I learned wayyyyy too much about the "person" that just got fired and their age and why they were arrested and closing up your restaurant an hour early. I felt extremely uncomfortable having to listen to this!

    Former New Yorker, hadn't a New York slice in a long time. Walked in and ordered one simple cheese…read moreslice to go. Ate it on the road like a typical New Yorker. Could not believe how good it was! The crust was thin and crisp, and the oil dripping from the bottom. And was told by someone on staff that the water comes from NY, and the recipe has not changed since before the mayor of Hutto took over the business. As I drove home, I struggled to save a piece for my wife to try, but I succeeded. And she was also pleasantly surprised. However, given that she was just in NYC a few days ago, she said it's not as good as the one she tried out there, but if she hadn't tried a slice in NYC recently, she would've said that this one is very good and reminiscent of NYC pizza. This is the first time we come really close. Prior to Anthony's Pizza, we tried Russo's in StoneHill, but this one is much better. Will definitely go back for more, with the family, either to go or eat-in. My only complaint is the price for one simple cheese slice is $4.00 + tax. A legit NYC slice in New York is not selling for $4.00, probably $2.50, but $4.00 is over the top. But if the water truly comes from NY, maybe I could be reasonable. Staff was friendly and informative. The place looked neat and clean.

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    Great Service, even better pizza!
    Great Service, even better pizza!
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    Pepperoni, beef and ham
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    Pinthouse Pizza

    Pinthouse Pizza

    4.4
    (820 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for a clean, pure straight up brewery with killer pizza, you have to come to…read morePinthouse. Any beer connoisseur will understand the technique the demands and the workmanship that goes into creating draft beer and what I really love is I fell in love with the Hill country kolsch, it's a blend of a light beer so I prefer light beers like ultra or Miller so to me it taste like a more full flavored Miller light and what I really appreciate is that it's not like a heavy IPA so it allows me to free up space in my stomach so I can go for the killer pizza. Hands-down, one of the best cheese, breads, high-quality cheese crispy, crunchy cheese bread with what I really love are those crispy crunchy edges that are on the crust it's addictive. And then you're able to dip each cheese bread into that jalapeño ranch or that creamy queso. I'm telling you this right now their house made jalapeño ranch is like crack. They should bottle it and sell it if they decided to bottle it I would buy a bottle should I say I think it's better than Wingstop? Go try the pizzas as you can see. I ordered the works pizza we can see all the beautiful cuts of meats. All fresh meats, all beautifully individually, sliced fresh crunchy crust with melted cheese. Just a great bite. If you're a carnivore this is your pizza. I wanted to jazz things up and go for the honey bear pizza and I requested that they add white sauce as the base and then drizzle on top of the olive oil. I'm happy they made that pizza for me because you can taste the white sauce mixed with the olive oil and the nice salty shavings of prosciutto.

    Lunch at Pinthouse Pizza with my granddaughter was a win. Full stop…read more We started with salads: * Pinthouse Salad (baby spinach, red onion, candied pecans, cranberries, blue cheese, poppyseed dressing): Solid. The poppyseed dressing was just okay, but the salad itself was so good I'd absolutely order it again without hesitation. * Caesar Salad: My granddaughter liked it overall, but said there was way too much shaved Parmesan. Not a deal-breaker, just a heavy hand. Now, the pizza I ordered a 10" personal pizza with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, red onions, and arugula. The pizza itself? Really good. The arugula, though... listen. It was everywhere. Overkill. I ended up taking most of it off and tossing it onto my spinach salad -- problem solved, no waste, still delicious. My granddaughter went classic with a cheese pizza, and she loved it. Said it's one of her favorites, and she's been here before -- which says a lot coming from a young person who does not hand out compliments lightly. What really sealed it for me: * The servers were amazing -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind * The place was very clean * The vibe was relaxed and welcoming, perfect for an easy lunch and good conversation Overall? Great food, great service, great time with my granddaughter -- and that's the kind of lunch that sticks with you. I'd definitely go back. And yes, I'd order that spinach salad again... arugula optional.

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    Das Pretzel ($7.50) with queso and mustard
    Das Pretzel ($7.50) with queso and mustard
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    Obsidian Brewery

    Obsidian Brewery

    4.5
    (92 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$

    One stop shopping for primo eating and drinking good times…read more * * * Obsidian Brewery makes beer. I have no idea how the beer is. I may visit Obsidian Brewery time after time after time after time and never find out how their beer is. This is because a) They have an outstanding bar and b) They have an outstanding kitchen. For me, beer is a hardship beverage you drink when there is nothing else better available. When I go to a bar, I can sometimes be looking for mix-mastering. Usually I am looking for outstanding top of the line hard spirits. * * * When I walked into Obsidian, I looked at their bar. It was love at first sight. In front of me were twenty yards of three shelves of the most wonderful bottles I could possibly imagine. Half of them I had never heard of before. * * * I settled on a Buddha's Hand Gin. Buddha and Gin rarely appear in the same sentence Never mind the same label on a bottle. I ordered it straight up. I went immediately to Nirvana. Forget the meditation and the austerities. The Buddha's Hand Gin was as good as a trip to the Himalayas. Buddha's Hand is an obscure citrus fruit that grows multiple protuberances the way some horseradishes do. It is golden and looks like a hand. Ergo the name. The Buddha's Hand Gin is a citrus tinged gin with an edge more like orange zest than like orange juice. The additional botanicals make it strong, attention grabbing, fruity and yet combative. I was absolutely fascinated. Note that Buddha's Hand Gin is only one of the many items they have to explore there. I am totally ready to do more exploring. * * * The kitchen at Obsidian is also of distinction. The savvy local guide I came with adored his Thai Curry Wood Fired Rings. I went with a Cheesy Bread. This is open-faced grilled cheese on a thick slice of bread the size of a shoebox, with a wonderful homemade tomato sauce on about 1/3 of it. It is the best cheese pizza you have ever had. It is what cheese pizza is supposed to be if you don't use the standard canned ingredients that institutional providers sell to Domino's. I was as in love with my cheese bread as I was with my citrus gin. * * * The company was also outstanding. Which is just as well because Obsidian is a social place. Lots of Leanderthals having a fine time in couples and groups. This is not a loner's loser bar. You know - the dark rooms with misfits drinking their sixth beer while watching TV. This is a good folks good times full-of-sunlight place. So you definitely want to come with good folks. * * * Good food, good bottles, good people. And if you are feeling chipper, You can even have a homemade beer to celebrate.

    Another excellent experience at Obsidian. Definitely worth checking out and if you aren't a beer…read moreperson they have great cocktail and mocktail choices as well!

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    Indoor plants and full bar.
    Indoor plants and full bar.
    Arugula salad
    Arugula salad
    Outdoor seating.

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    La Riv Wood Fired Italian

    La Riv Wood Fired Italian

    4.2
    (137 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    My sister and I have dined here, several times. It is never short of amazing! In fact, we often…read morewonder why we don't see more patrons when we visit. The service is always exceptional! The food is even more exceptional! We have had several different dishes. All were great! Our favorites are the Tomato Burrata, Ora King Salmon (perfectly cooked and crispy! The vegetables were to die for!) and, the Papperdelle. We also enjoy the Ciabatta! Don't mistake me, everything we have tried is exceptional!!!! In the mood for an authentic pizza, please try it! If you fancy a drink, you will enjoy the offerings! From wines to spirits, this is your place! Give this gem a try! You won't regret it!!!! A little side note: All of these reviews an no response from the restaurant? I would recommend some attention to the reviews. Whether good or "needs improvement". That would help the customers feel seen and heard. Attention to the feedback will go a long way!

    The food here is REAL ITALIAN! I am Italian and it's very…read morehard finding this the Austin area. It is a bit too high-end for my taste and they don't put fresh bread and butter on the table like in Italy, but the food was incredible. Try the ravioli, bucatini and the Caccio de Pepe. WOW TO ALL 3!!! I would just let us have some soft bread instead of paying $10 for it..But the service was IMPECCABLE which I appreciated.

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    Sitting
    Prosciutto and fig pizza
    Prosciutto and fig pizza
    Mussels

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