I stopped here on my way to Chicago from Indianapolis. This place has a decent amount of free parking on the street on the side of it and in the restaurant's private lot. The restaurant is huge. There is a full bar with seating. There are a couple of televisions above the bar to watch. There is also a decent-sized dining are in the bar area and a larger, separate dining area just off of the dining area. The staff there were friendly. This pub has a country, downhome feel. They serve pub style food, including steaks, burgers, salads, soups, fish, tenderloins, wings, pasta, fish and chips and meatloaf. Additionally, they have a full-service bar with signature cocktails. Be on the lookout for their daily specials. I got me a Popper Burger with a side of fries. It took about 15 minutes for me to get my food, and it was very delicious. It was fresh, hot and flavorful. I highly recommend checking out this hidden gem. They have some savory drinks and delicious food. read more

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We first heard of this place because they were recently named one of the USA Today Restaurants of the Year for 2025. My family was making a trip from Indianapolis to Michigan so we added this restaurant as a stop on the way back since it's conveniently located just a few minutes off of l-65. It looked small at first but there's actually two dining rooms in addition to the really long bar area. My mom of course got the obligatory breaded tenderloin since we are in Indiana. The size was perfect (the size of two sandwiches and not the size of a whole dinner plate) and thought it was delicious. My brother enjoyed and promptly wolfed down his loaded Mac and cheese. I opted for the loaded fries since they were smothered in pulled pork, beer cheese, and fresh jalapeños. The accompanying cole slaw was delicious, but very sweet. The pulled pork was super tender and delicious. It was good, but honestly the best bite I had was the tomato I stole off my mom's tenderloin. It was the freshest tomato I've had in probably years. All of the food is grown on the owner's family farm in the nearby town of Reynolds which I'm assuming is a big part of their recent recognition. It was fairly busy on a Friday around noon. There were a few groups of people in on their lunch break and a few families. They also had several online orders as well. The servers were friendly and quick. read more

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Service was excellent , the new owner introduced himself to our table and the food was superb. The fish and chips were perfect and the tartar sauce was unique in the best way. Bathroom smelt a lil bit. read more

This was our first visit to Roots. We were meeting friends and I was so excited to see them that I forgot to take pictures. The wings were good, the crab dip was great too. Everyone's sandwiches looked fantastic! My stuffed meatloaf was grey and a bit disappointing. I had never had meatloaf with ham and cheese in it. It was ok but I am a bit of a meatloaf snob. It should be juicy, crispy on the outside and flavorful. This lacked in all three areas. The garlic mash was ok but slightly dry and needed a delicious gravy. The side salad was excellent with great blue cheese dressing. The service was friendly and the restaurant itself was really nice. They have a family dining area bar seating area and a beautiful bar. We will definitely go back but I think we will stick to sandwiches next time. read more

So I'm in Wolcott and have a little time on my hands. It's a little after lunchtime so I look on Yelp for restaurants. This was the 1st one in town to pop up (the actual 1st few were in other towns, which I did not intent to go). It also just happens to be catty corner across a parking lot from where I'm waiting to go to. I go in & I think every lady in the town is there! The one other male was a toddler! I was tempted to get their special, any of a few different taco items, but go with the tenderloin sandwich, as I am a born & bread Hoosier (state, not university, but nothing against them). It was OUTSTANDING!! One of the best I've had & I've had a LOT of them. It comes w/ a side & was not expensive. The ambiace was nice, too. Several tables in bar area & another room with several tables, as well. The bartender & waitress were friendly, too. My water never got empty. I try to go to local places when I can, especially in smaller towns and I will definitely be back here!! read more

Roots Eatery and Pub - Tenderloin with toppings & side of cottage cheese. - Pubs Near Me - Wolcott, Indiana

Interior of Eatery is very nice and a lot of detail went into making the place comfortable and inviting.. The menu has a lot of great items and specials. There is something for everyone and a decent selection of alcohol. The mushroom burger I had was delicious and for the size of the patty very much worth the price of $11. The sandwiches come with your choice of one side. read more

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Great food and friendly staff. Pulled pork sliders and sugar cream pie were both delicious. Great value as well. Lucky I found it.

We had a huge party (19 people), the hostess was super accommodating! Made reservations same day and got right in! Food and drinks were absolutely amazing! Service (from Cathy) was perfection! Would highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

The food is good. Service is good. Ambiance is nice. Price is reasonable. Variety on menu is limited, but okay. It's a nice restaurant.

Ordered the prime rib, loaded baked potato, side salad, fried pickles, and pretzel bites. The prime rib was very tender but not the medium rare I prefer. For me, there was a sweet taste with the prime rib that I didn't care for. The Auj us was very good, though. The appetizers were good. I thought the salad and ranch were portioned correctly and good dressing. My baked potato was undercooked. Waitress did well but felt like they were understaffed (who isn't!) I will return to try other items on the menu. read more

Roots Eatery and Pub - Prime rib (medium rare) - Pubs Near Me - Wolcott, Indiana

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Roots is an outstanding upscale small town restaurant. They even raise their own beef and pork on the family farm! The crab dip appetizer was outstanding, with enough to share. We had the seafood special which was a seafood ravioli with a cream vodka sauce which was, again, outstanding. We also tried their pork tenderloin medallions, which came with garlic mashed potatoes and some nicely prepared fresh green beans with bacon. The on-tap beer options was limited but credible, featuring a couple of very nice IPAs. And as good as the food was, the service was just as good, if not better. This restaurant would hold its own in any big market. Great place for a quiet, high quality meal at a decent price. read more

Roots Eatery and Pub - the bar area - Pubs Near Me - Wolcott, Indiana

The food is great! Fried green tomatoes done right. The service was good as well. Well worth the drive.

Was traveling through the area and found this hidden gem. It was a very lovely spot with super affordable options. I had the pork tenderloin which was huge and I couldn't finish it all. My wife had the chicken wings which looked very good. If you're in the area, this is worth the stop. read more

Roots Eatery and Pub - Pork Tenderloin - Pubs Near Me - Wolcott, Indiana

Good food and amazing service, 10 out of 10 would recommend, nice and cozy place to eat out at

Food is good and the service is nice but it's way overpriced and sort of a rip off. . Paid almost 10 dollars for what amounts to a medium fries from McDonald's with a tiny bit of toppings as 'loaded fries" read more

Great ambiance. Menu has classic favorites with a twist. Cocktails were great. Service was stellar. Food was delicious. Would definitely come back. read more

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Excellent!! Found this place on the IN Tenderloin Trail and were not disappointed! Roots is a surprisingly cool restaurant in the little town of Walcott, IN. Service was great. We arrived shortly after opening on a rainy Saturday. Not many people in originally, but it picked up by the time we were done. It is bigger than it looks and so bet it is really hoppin' weekend evenings. We both ordered the Breaded Pork Tenderloin. I might have to say it was the best "T" I've ever had, and being an Indiana gal, that's saying a lot! The meat was very white and tender and nicely moist. Not the least bit greasy. The size was perfect. Big enough to enjoy extra bites of crunchy goodness outside the bun before biting into the delicious meat and brioche bun sandwich, itself. The coating was DELICIOUS! It tasted just like my grandma's fried chicken, which is a high compliment, because my grandma made the best fried chicken, EVER! I usually eat my "T's" with lettuce, onion and dip in mustard, but this time I had to do just lettuce, so as not to diminish the deliciousness of the "T." Hubby had fries as his side and I had a cup of potato soup. The soup was SO good! If you like a really thick base to your soup, this isn't it. The case of their potato soup is light, silky and creamy with perfect seasoning and pieces of carrot and chunks of skin-on red potatoes. If I didn't love the tenderloin so much I would come back here for just that soup! This place is definitely a winner, and we will be back! read more

Roots Eatery and Pub - a fried chicken sandwich with lettuce and onion - Pubs Near Me - Wolcott, Indiana

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I am so impressed! This is the only dinner restaurant in this small town of Wolcott and it is awesome food...and we are foodies. The ambiance is charming and modern and the menu was as husband described, "not basic at all." This is 4 miles off of I65 and is worth the small detour. We'll be back with others for the tenderloin sandwich...which looked Ah-mazing. We are the stuffed mushrooms and pulled pork. Great choices too. read more

Roots Eatery and Pub - Stuffed mushrooms with sausage, cream cheese and a balsamic reduction. - Pubs Near Me - Wolcott, Indiana

Great place to eat at in a small town! Everything I have tried was good! Price wasn't bad either.

Amazing!!! Dined out for my husbands birthday with 3 teens and everyone loved their meals! We had fried chicken, grilled chicken, Mac & Cheese with BBQ pork along with shrimp Alfredo and hands down the food was perfect. Lynn was a perfect server that was managing tables on her own but she didn't miss a beat nor did our time take too long. read more

Roots Eatery and Pub - Fried Mozzarella - Pubs Near Me - Wolcott, Indiana

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Get the Cookie Skillet! Holy cow. I ate it by myself. I had to fight the kids haha. Atmosphere is wonderful. It's simple and you can tell immediately that's its a farm to table. We ordered the creamed spinach as an app. It was mostly good. It came with 6 pieces of bread, I think. It was not enough. And it was more like soup than a dip and it was whole prices of spinach instead of diced up. But the flavors were top notch. They also have coloring pages and crayons for the kids. The kids meal comes with carrots and fruit snacks which is always nice to keep the kiddos busy. For our entrees we had: the kids grilled cheese, kids cheeseburger, fish and chips, and The Stack. The cheeseburger was excellent. Grilled Cheese was delicious. The Stack was on point. Fish and Chips were a 6/10. What I did it was good. But half of the meat was brown and all of the crust was soggy. I was definitely not a fan of that. The staff was so nice! And the chef was wonderful. This is a hidden gem. I highly recommend this spot! read more

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Had the jalapeño bacon cheeseburger to go and it was amazing. Town is cute, the atmosphere was very pleasant, the bathrooms were very clean and nice. I have nothing bad to say. read more

Small gem for sure. Food is always good, service even better, and a really nice atmosphere!

Had to go travel 4 miles of the highway to get there but it was worth it. Small town eatery that has big portions for a good price. My wife had the Parmesan Haddock (loved it), my daughter had the fish and chips, and I had the stuffed meatloaf. The meatloaf was good and I don't know if the stuffed part really added to it but I had to try it. read more

Roots Eatery and Pub - Stuffed meatloaf - Pubs Near Me - Wolcott, Indiana

Great service, great food...loved the potato wedges. Sitting in Nashville wishing I had some now!

Wonderful small-town establishment. Pub fare that was quite well done. Server was very attentive even though she had a large lunch crowd at the same time. Overall a very good deal. Will visit when I am back around. So should others! read more

Really nice place to eat. Food was very fresh and good portions. The loaded tater tots had beautifully prepared pulled pork and a light cheese sauce. Side salad included tomatoes radish and a nice dressing selection. Interesting choices that will satisfy everyone. We were traveling north on 65 and this was a short jog off the interstate and totally worth it. I highly recommend you take the 5 min trip off the interstate for some very fresh entrees and friendly service. read more

So many good things to say about our experience here. The staff quickly accommodated our large group. Classy decor, super friendly staff & excellent service. The food was amazing from appetizers to dessert. Hands down best sugar cream pie in the state. My husband can't talking about the farm fresh steak. This place is a hidden gem. You will not regret visiting this restaurant. We will definitely go back. read more

My wife and I were rolling through Monticello and decided to check yelp for where we should eat dinner. Yelp showed that the best rated restaurant nearby was actually not in Monticello. We found Roots in Wolcott and decided to check it out after the fantastic reviews. Enough back story, this place is legit. Great pub food and more. The appetizer was great. Fried Pickles were sliced perfectly thin and complimented the ranch and sweet chili sauces nicely. I ordered the Jalapeño popper burger and some fried pickles. Locally sourced, farm to table beef. Thick, delicious bacon with fresh, green jalapeño peppers. The layers of cheddar and cream cheese turn this burger into one smooth and tasty burger. The atmosphere is a little plain, but nice and clean. Not cheap feeling. Nanette was a wonderful server and took great care of us. She answered our questions we threw at her and chatted with us about the area. Check this place out. You won't regret it. read more

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We were driving from Chicago to Indianapolis, and hoped to find a good spot for lunch. What a find! All the food was delicious, attentive staff and decent pricing. Highly recommend. read more

Great stop in a small town 5 mins and 2 turns off 65... we will be back on our drives to/from Chicago!! Solid menu, healthy options, friendly staff. Very clean restaurant. read more

Hello Wolcott! A wonderful place in an unexpected location. A truly farm to table restaurant, where the owners raise the food then serve it. I had a great burger, and the party I was with all really enjoyed the beef tips, stuffed meat loaf and stuffed chicken breast. The stuffed mushroom app was wonderful and I had a taste of a great dessert! If your driving south on I-65, take the exit, a little detour to Wolcott, and give Roots a chance. You won't be disappointed. read more

Expensive for a tiny town. But homespun ingredients and an ever ripe menu make this the must stop food spot in the area. I'm all about the changing lunch specials and enjoyed the three times I've been here a lot! With any new restaurant, there's going to be a lot to learn but they really care about their customers and take each order straight from the farm. The spicy fried pickles appetizers are super tasty. My loaded potato was stuffed (can't rival the McAllister's Deli loaded massive potato but nothing can) and didn't last long. It's a well designed and clean atmosphere with accommodating seating and large bar area that's in another half of the place. I'm eager to see where Roots gets itself and will definitely be back. read more

We dined on a Friday. The service was friendly and mostly prompt. (We did have to flag her down for a refill on drinks.) The prime rib was tender and tasty, prepared just right. The chicken with cavatappi in a pesto cream sauce with spinach and tomato was moist and delicious. I would eat here again when in the area. read more

In town visiting some of the local wineries and decided to stop in for dinner. Super glad we did!! The food was AMAZING, the service is OUTSTANDING. Started off with some of the best stuffed mushrooms on the planet!! We both had steaks (16oz ribeye and NY strip) and they were cooked to perfection. Got a carry out bottle of wine from the local winery we didn't have time to visit. The pub was very clean and the menu had so many great things it was hard to decide. Nannette was a SUPER SERVER...she answered all of our questions. We will be back. read more

The service here is so friendly and fantastic. Everyone is super nice. The food was excellent. They gave us some fresh French bread with honey butter and it was love at first bite. That honey butter was so delicious. We had burgers with tots and fries and the chicken breast with green beans and bacon and garlic mashed potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly, fresh and full of flavor. We decided to split a dessert and ordered the blueberry cheesecake. I swear I thought the hunger games was about to break out as we fought for the last piece. It's worth visiting if you are in the area. I know we will back! read more

Our waitress was Jade, very sweet and attentive. Good delicious. I got breaded tenderloin and tots, my mom got wings and pretzels.

What a great addition to our small community, fresh food with great flavor! Love the lunch specials! If you get a chance try the chicken wrap when it's on special it is amazing!! read more

Cute little place! Very clean and well decorated. Food was great. Vegetarian options and kids menu available. read more

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Walked in and only had one waitress and every table was taken. She did a fantastic job. Brother and I had tenderloin and it was excellent. Ladies both had a salad and soup. Both very pleased. Highly recommended. read more