Great spot for hosting large groups and events. The staff was very friendly and quick to assist. They have a downstairs and upstairs with an open rooftop very cute decor, and layout even have heat lamps and gas fire on roof top. They have hardly any vegan food, which is disappointing, but the one thing that they did have which was an artichoke pasta was pretty good. I believe my carnivores friends enjoyed the fried chicken. Overall, it was good, but I would love to see them have more vegan friendly dishes, or at least a vegan entrée without modifications being required. read more

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 We were walking around downtown SD looking for a spot to grab a bite. We serendipitously were in front of Rustic Root as they were opening their doors at 10am. The gorgeous interior and the enticing menu drew us in. We scored a table on the second floor (rooftop bar) which offered a nice view of the nearby buildings of downtown. To eat, we got the Avocado Toast, Maple Cloud cakes and kimchi fried rice with 2 fried eggs. Everything was delicious, but the cloud cakes were amazing. They were pillowy, tender, and drenched in the maple glaze - so, so good. The kimchi fried rice was also flavorful with little bits of pork belly. Service was quick and attentive, but not overly fussy. We will definitely be back! read more

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Heard this place has a great happy hour, so we did a date night check in... Promptly seated for our reservation at a high bar overlooking the street, great people watching! Good local draft selection so I had a few brews! Started out with the burger, truffle fries, and firecracker shrimp... all was good, but had a higher expectation for the burger...wouldn't get it again. Finished up with the flatbread which was really good... crisp crust and nice toppings. Ambiance is rooftop industrial, service was friendly and prompt, and prices are in line with the area... cool little spot! read more

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Apps here were delicious !! Brussel sprouts and Mac& cheese were a definite must order. Lobster pappardelle was a little overpriced for the flavor. Chicken pot pie was a little heavy but decent flavor. Was here for a birthday and they had a cute free dessert! Good vibes overall and good for a bigger party. read more

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First time here was a brunch date with two friends. I booked about 3 weeks in advance on Open Table. Reservation was for 11a and I requested in the comments a rooftop table. I arrived at 10:52a and the rest of my party had not arrived yet. The hostesses recommended that I go upstairs to the bar to wait. I was a bit perplexed that there is no seating area near the hostess station to wait. Up at the bar, the bartender was very customer service oriented. He offered a bar menu and I checked out the good stuff. They have a very nice mocktails menu. One mocktail featured a non-alcoholic whiskey. It was like a whiskey sour, but apple flavor, I ordered this yummy drink. The bartender allowed me to taste the 0% alcohol whiskey, while he made my mocktail. It was DELICIOUS! Our server was a nice young lady. She took our orders and also answered any questions that wr had. We ordered: 2 Chicken & Waffles (1 requested as well done extra crispy chicken), 1 Biscuits Breakfast, 2 sides of bacon, 1 side of scrambled eggs, 1 side medium over easy eggs, and 1 side of house potatoes. My friend also ordered the Lavender lemonade. While we waited on our food, the staff started making loud noises and moving partitions, furnishings, lamps, and all types of equipment (sign easel) around...loudly. The noises were loud, and with the music being also loud, we could barely hear each other talk. Also, the peace of enjoying a rooftop terrace brunch was stolen amid this chaos. The chaos was a corporate lunch reception, yes a WHOLE RECEPTION with about 40-50 people talking, drinking, and mingling loudly with tray passed apps, drinks, and business. This reception was ARRANGED RIGHT NEXT TO OUR TABLE. It was the first strike in ruining our brunch experience. Our food came out and it looked well prepared. The potatoes were a bit too charred and not as flavorful as they were described on the menu. The issue with the food was that the special extra crispy well done order of chicken and waffles was pink inside. When we told the server this, she clapped back with, "This is an organic chicken so it is pink but it is cooked all the way..so I will send it back but it will be pink again if they cook it again..." the problem was that my order of chicken and waffles was not pink inside. Also, we cook organic chicken at home all the time, and it is not pink when we cook it well done. We asked for a manager. Strike 2 of the brunch experience. The manager came out and he said that he would ask the kitchen cook the entree again well done. By the time the entree came, we were done eating. My friend asked for a to go container for the late entree. Strike 3 for the brunch experience as the arguing about the pink organic chicken could have been mitigated had the order been placed immediately when it was brought to the attention of the server. We will probably not come here again, and Im sure that they would appreciate this as well. We are foodies and we enjoy a wonderful brunch experience. The loud music, pop-up business reception, and undercooked chicken is not our type of enjoyment. You don't respect your diners here, and you are willing to interrupt customer dining experiences for a "SOZO Private Wealth" company reception. No thanks. The bar mocktail is great, and the bartender was wonderful. read more

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Nice happy hour dinner spot in downtown SD. The staff were friendly and got us seated effortlessly. I appreciated that. Of course I forgot our server's name but he is usually a bartender. We had a good conversation and the food was delicious. They did their big one. A good deal for happy hour. My husband ordered the smash burger. We love our meats. My salad was so fresh and lots and lots of chicken. Not super fancy or anything. Anyway I would check it out if you are looking for a good rooftop, good drinks and food. It also wasn't busy around 4pm last Saturday. Enjoy the video of the roof opening up! Thank ya! read more

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Reallllly good! The views from the 2nd floor is what brought us in, but man the food was outstanding! We split the fluffy pancakes and I got the kimchi rice. Both were so good, the pancakes were perfectly cooked and the kimchi rice was packed with flavor and little kick. Service was excellent and the space is beautifully decorated. Definitely recommend! Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 4.7 Marcels foodie score: 4.9 read more

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I visited Rustic Root for early dinner on a Sunday. There didn't seem to be any parking near the restaurant so we opted for a parking lot a couple minutes of walking away. I had made reservations so we were seated promptly upon arrival. We were initially seated in an area where the sun was beaming, & we eventually asked to be seated in the shade since the heat & sun's rays became too unbearable. The workers were nice, but in all honesty, not very attentive throughout our meal. We had to wait quite a bit of time to place our orders, & our empty water glasses weren't refilled. I had ordered the mini Maryland-style crab cake & I thought it was great. I also liked their decor for the rooftop area. I wouldn't mind coming again, but I would most likely opt for other restaurants instead. read more

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My mom, her friend & I came on a Sunday for brunch. We had a reservation and were seated right away. I got eggs benedict and it was really good. The pancakes were nice and fluffy. Service was good. read more

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3.5 stars but rounded up because I enjoyed my food. I came here for dinner on a Saturday evening. It was an early dinner, and I was having a solo dinner. It wasn't too busy, so I was seated when I arrived. Food: I ordered a salad, mac and cheese without the bacon and an order of fries. The salad was dressed well and pretty good. The mac and cheese and the fries were standard, but great. Service: My server was friendly, but the food took a long time. It also took a long time for my soda to arrive. The couples having dinner next to me were also waiting for their food for a long time. Both couples were seated before me, but my food came out first. TL;DR - Good food, but service was slow. read more

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Rustic Root is such a great spot, especially if you can get a table on the rooftop. The vibe is cozy but still upscale, with fire pits, great views, and a really relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for date night or hanging out with friends. The food was excellent. We had the meatballs over creamy mashed potatoes and they were packed with flavor, super tender, and perfectly sauced. The fish entrée was also really well done, cooked perfectly and paired with a smooth, flavorful puree and greens that balanced everything out. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the dishes. Drinks were on point too. Whether it's cocktails, wine, or beer, everything came out fast and tasted great. Sitting by the fire with a drink while overlooking downtown was definitely a highlight. Service was friendly and attentive without being over the top, and everything came out in a timely manner. Overall, great food, great drinks, and an awesome atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm downtown. read more

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5 star experience all the way! We sat on the rooftop and had THE best server. EVERYthing we ate was delicious (and they have a happy hour some nights until 6:30). Such a cute holiday vibe right now - with a few TVs if the game is on. Our faves were the meatballs and firecracker shrimp- great flavor and easy to share. They have a full bar- wine, beer, and signature cocktails (and mocktails). Can't wait to come back again and try more. read more

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Been here a dozen times, first time at a happy hour in years. Service is really odd, some tables were getting served but we had to go to the bar to order. Not a huge deal at all, drinks were great food was also pretty good felt like it was a nice deal. Would go again! Love people watching from up top. Really cute place read more

10/10 experience. Service was a bit slow at times (took us a while to be greeted, approx 10 min), but the food more than made up for it. The Christmas and holiday decorations were such a nice touch, and the rooftop atmosphere was a vibe. The Bloody Marys were excellent. We ordered the pork fried rice, which was packed with flavor, and the chilaquiles -- the salsa verde was insanely good and really brought the dish together. I already love their Solana Beach location and happened to be in the area, so we decided to try this one as well. Happy to say it did not disappoint. Great food, great ambiance, and absolutely worth the visit. read more

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The open roof top captured me and my partner. The ambience 5/5, the service 5/5, the food was bland 3.5/5. The drinks had a wonderful presentation and were yummy. The food was not seasoned well but has great potential. We tried the butter biscuits, the daily catch- swordfish and the lamb shank. The butter biscuits start off sweet and then have a nice kick. I guess later in the evening the biscuits had a bit of a crunch. I would go back for drinks pre dinner or late night cap. read more

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My wife and I went to Rustic Root for Valentine's Day. And it exceeded our expectations. First, the staff were extremely attentive and friendly for the entire experience. Secondly, the views from the second floor were great for people watching in the Gaslamp Quarter. Third, we enjoyed the vibes and music. Fourth, we appreciated the decor throughout the establishment to celebrate Valentine's Day. Lastly, the food was top notch. I ordered the Maryland Style Crab Cake Eggs Benedict for Brunch and my wife ordered the Iceberg Wedge Salad. Both meals were delicious. Such a great way to start the day. We definitely plan on returning! read more

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We were bar hopping in the area and stopped in here for just one drink, but the ambiance and drinks were surprisingly great. The table next to me had this beautiful looking drink called the lavender haze, I decided to get it and it had a such beautiful presentation! It was also very yummy, but it was a rather small drink . It's a pretty cute little rooftop bar vibe in the heart of Gaslamp district, i recommend checking it out . read more

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Came in for their happy hour. However was disappointed to find out some of their items were taken off the happy hour menu or had jumped up in price. Also, totally my fault but I had ordered signature cocktails not knowing what well cocktails meant (simple liquor and mixer), so just a heads up for anyone who didn't know already. That being said, our server was super helpful in breaking down the menu for us. Bartender was also able to make us a drink my gf really wanted to try but was taken off menu (the Dirty Cola, spectacular). The Snow on The Beach was also fantastic and the Kiwi Sangria was p good just really sweet. The fries were as good as fries get. Solid no notes. For mains we got the Lobster Parpadelle which, the Sherry cream sauce was really heavy I was expecting a lil more tomato, but at least they gave me plenty of lobster pieces so I devoured that. We also got the Wild Boar Bolognese which was our favorite, super delicious and flavorful. The decor was really beautiful. Was hoping for rooftop patio seating but it was raining so they sat us in the main dining area which was still festive and eye appealing enough. Overall our dining experience had potential. Wish I was a lil more prepared n aware of how much money I was gon spend but staff did their best and cant rly ask for more read more

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Lovely aesthetic and decent food, but also fairly expensive! I think the food might be a hit or miss depending on the main course item but all good appetizers though! Salad Love the big portion size on this! I asked for grilled chicken on the salad but it didn't come in with the rest if the food. They must have forgotten (maybe coz it was a big group) and then it took a bit to come out. Homestyle Butter Biscuits These were really soft and warm and so perfect! Came with some flavored butter on the side which is really lovely but I ended up just having a plain biscuit itself. Quite buttery and flaky on the outside and soft on the inside. Charred Broccolini Really lovely flavor here and also cooked perfectly well. Give me some sauce and were not on the side but I just like the plain charred Broccolini. Nice to see that they have a healthy veggie option on the menu! Firecracker shrimp Had to give this a try because of that lovely flavor profile. Just the right amount of spicy and i definitely recommend getting this. Crab Cake Another one that was ordered for the table. I didn't try this but I think people enjoyed it because it got over quite quick! A couple of people on the table got the pasta. Some seemed to finish it but others didn't. Aged Ribeye was a really big portion size! Two guys actually got it to share. Not sure how the flavor was because the girl who was sitting opposite me tried a piece and she didn't seem to enjoy it. A little sad that the only chicken entree they had was a fried chicken. A friend wanted a chicken option because of dietary restrictions. But fried was the only one so they went for something else. read more

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I came here for dinner with a buddy and was really impressed. The place has great decor and lighting -- classy without feeling pretentious. The free parking garage nearby was super convenient too. Every staff member we interacted with was kind, personable, helpful, and genuinely friendly -- from the hostess to both of our waitresses. I had the aged brined pork chop and a Rustic Old Fashioned -- both were excellent. My buddy got the Rustic Fried Chicken and the Porch Swing cocktail, and he loved them too. Every bite and every drop was enjoyed. We started with the cast iron skillet cornbread (great choice) and finished by sharing the chocolate pot de crème for dessert. Perfect ending to the meal. Overall, the food, drinks, staff, and atmosphere all hit the mark. I definitely see myself coming back again. read more

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Party of 12 were seating in a timely manner. I made reservations through Open table. There was a small fee for the reservation since it was a large party. Such a great place to go hang out. Service was good and food was very flavorful. The drinks were also great. I did see consistency differences with the drinks and food. The mushroom glass drinks were the same drink but looked different, so it left the group wondering what the difference was. Our table host confirmed it was the same drink. Four of us ordered the lobster parpadelle dish, but my sauce was more watery and the parpadelle had more shorter pieces. The other guest with the same dish, had a thicker sauce and full length pasta. Overall it was a great experience and I would go back. read more

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Third time here at rustic root. First two times felt radically different so came back for a third time. First time was super cute. I came for my bday. It was high energy. It was lovely staff. The drinks were on point. Second time was on a date. Extremely disappointing. I just felt rushed and not cared for. We sat on the bottom floor. It was sorta dark in there. This last time felt very flat. Server was slow to serve us despite it being super slow on the rooftop yet was super quick to give us the bill. We also ordered meatballs to line our stomachs and while tasty, the price was not worth it. The TV on the rooftop plus the different seating options and sections makes it feel like you're VIP. I think final verdict for me is that I would not recommend unless it's a special occasion. And I might only recommend the drinks. The drinks are priced about right. The views on the rooftop is legit. I feel like there are just other places here that deserve my time and money. Take away the views and it's an average place. read more

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Came here for a work dinner and our service was amazing. We were able to catch their happy hour menu which was amazing. Huge thanks to the staff for their amazing and kind service. read more

We had an amazing Mother's Day brunch! All the food was fabulous and our server sophia was so amazing, kind and took great care of us.

Arrived here for a birthday dinner and it was fairly easy to find reservations on open table. Be prepared to pay $10 per person for reservation but it will go to your bill at the end. When you enter you get greeted and have the option to sit indoors or their upstairs rooftop area. Since we had a large party, we were seated inside. The staff were friendly and made helpful recommendations from drinks to food. They also have options for children but no menu such as sliders, chicken tenders & fries, and Mac & cheese. They were pretty big portions even for children's menu and everyone seemed to enjoy it. We ordered: 1. Firecracker shrimp (9/10, light flaky, slightly spicy and citrusy, fresh shrimp,nicely fried) 2. Cornbread (5/10, oddly small for cornbread like a palm sized amount, and they put this sweet blueberry jam on top and it wasn't that great) 3. Bacon Mac and cheese (8/10, cheesy, al dente noodles, smoky) 4. Ribeye (9/10, aesthetic wise super cool with smoky glass reveal, tender meat, comes with mash) 5. Salmon (9/10, tender salmon, crispy skin, buttery tomato sauce) 6. Caesar Salad with chicken (8/10, amazing dressing, long Romain lettuce wish it was chopped, chicken was fresh and moist) 7. Sea bass (7/10, not as flaky or amazing, it's okay) 8. Cocktails (7/10, pretty decent and strong) Parking: 5/10 in a busy Gaslamp bar area so hard to find parking on weekends or dinners, highly recommend cab or public transportation Ambiance: 8/10 (in a fun part of Gaslamp, great for bday dinners or drinks, rooftop for drinks, fun and loud) Food: 8/10 (some portion sizing was off and some flavors felt weird together but overall delicious) Service: 9/10 (super friendly and accommodating) read more

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Been here many times and shocked I haven't written a review. Great happy hour and brunch! Upstairs is a vibe. Food always hits. I love the biscuits and gravy on the brunch menu. Service is quick and friendly. read more

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Well, I came to visit San Diego for one day as a layover. The gaslamp district is pretty cool. Decided to give this place a shot. Wasn't busy we were seated quickly , but nobody came to serve us for about 15 to 20 minutes . I noticed a lot of servers were walking by and a couple seemed to be have a good conversation. Ordered the Drink called (if you like, piña colada's) 4 Ordered the House-made Lemonade (with Lavender) 5 Onto the food (ordered the double smashed burger with bacon and avocado) 3 1/2 When I come here again, probably not one of those try and see if you like it read more

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Easy to snag a reservation on open table. The servers were so accommodating to all of my party's requests. The rustic egg plate was delicious - recommend combining it all together into a breakfast sandwich on the English muffin. I asked for a side of hot sauce and jam and they brought their homemade hot sauce (felt similar to buffalo sauce) and a blueberry compote with whole blueberries in it! We were celebrating my grandma's birthday so they added in a banana parfait dessert with a fun sparkler on top. Highly recommend this brunch spot! read more

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came here for a friend's birthday. We had a nice table. The food was OK. The portion size is good. One of my friends and I shared a steak & salad and mac and cheese. Nothing amazing, but it was just good. The service was good at first, but our server never really checked in on us as much as he should've. They weren't even busy that night. The interior of the restaurant could've been better and it felt a little dirty inside. I'll have to check out the other location in Solana Beach. read more

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We had a great time enjoying happy hour! Hands down the one of the best cocktail presentations I've ever had! The drinks were delicious. We had a couple of appetizers--good, nothing special. We loved the upstairs view and enjoyed sitting on one of the couches chatting and looking down on 5th Avenue. The service was friendly and attentive. read more

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We had reservations for our party and the staff greeted outside at checkin. We were seated instantly. The ambiance was very playful and fun, with eye catching decor. Our server was helpful with determining what appetizers, drinks and meals we selected. We shared meatballs, broccolini, cookie skillet, banana pudding cup, and carrot cake. All were very filling, cooked well, and satisfying. We also greatly enjoyed the cornbread with blueberry butter. We all agreed we could've ordered one each for dessert too. Our salads were good as well. Great ambiance and they have a rooftop for seating as well. read more

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A San Diego favorite for a reason! The food, service and ambiance are a trifecta of things to come here. I love how all the food is seasoned perfectly. I would highly recommend the pork belly. The mini popcorn might scare you off, but trust me it's packed with flavor. The ambiance is great with its open concept and rooftop views! Everyone seems to book the top so I never get a chance to eat up there. But the patio and inside views are nice. Plus shout out to Tom our server who recommended some excellent drinks! read more

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Overall rating 3/5 Shrimp tempura appetizer: 2/5 I bit into the shrimp and enjoyed the crisp texture, but as I pulled away I noticed the shrimp wasn't deveined. Very unappetizing! Steak & frites: 3/5 The filet was warm not hot, I enjoyed the blue cheese butter and the thinly sliced onions were interesting. The star of this plate was definitely the fries. I upgrade to the truffle fries which were to die for Skilled cookie: 3/5 The flavor of this cookie was so so SO good! I think it was a brown butter cookie, but it was extremely undercooked. It seemed like it was placed under a broiler, the top appeared to be cooked but I was really just eating hot cookie dough. Lol. The chocolate sprinkles on top were unnecessary and random in my opinion. Service: 2/5 When we arrived the hostess told us there would be a 45 minute wait for a table. We said okay can we have a drink at the bar so she told us sure go ahead upstairs and we will text you when the table is ready. When they texted that the table was ready we walked back downstairs and she let us know to go back upstairs to check in at the host stand. This was super inconvenient.. why wouldn't she just tell us to check in upstairs once we received the text? We go back upstairs to check in and the host said "let me finish cleaning a table and then I'll come back and seat you guys...." Finally she comes back and says , "let me check if your table is ready." We wait again, and then she comes back and says, "oh somebody took your table, let me find a new one" finally after coming back a fourth time she says okay follow me. The service here was just a miss. Ambiance: 5/5 I love the decor! Super cute and fun rooftop. read more

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Spontaneity, cocktails, and lobster? Say less. I got a last-minute invite from a potential friend (wink) to check out this vibey little gem tucked away on Fifth Street. Pro tip: parking might test your patience, but trust--once you step inside, it's worth every parallel park attempt. This place oozes sexy sophistication with its bold art deco design. Think velvet textures, sultry lighting, and just the right amount of drama--hello, date night gold. The downstairs dining area wrapped things up at 9 PM, but luckily the upstairs kept the night alive with cocktails, cozy fire pits, and the kind of ambiance that makes you want to linger. Our waitress? A total sweetheart--patient, knowledgeable, and knew just when to lean in. We started with the meatballs and firecracker shrimp. The meatballs? Meh. Tomato sauce with no personality. But the shrimp? Oh, honey. Crispy, light, and tossed in a sauce that flirted with my taste buds--though it was playing a little too hard to get. I needed more of that flavor. Then came the main event: lobster pappardelle. Decadent. Generous chunks of lobster tangled in wide ribbons of pasta. It could've used a thicker sauce--it was giving splash zone realness--but flavor-wise? Chef's kiss. I snuck a bite of my companion's steak (medium rare, of course). Normally, I don't do pink--but those seared edges? Tender, juicy, and bursting with bold, smoky flavor. It was a moment. We washed it all down with classic Old Fashioneds--strong, balanced, and just the right amount of naughty. Final thoughts? The vibe was immaculate. This is the kind of spot where you come for dinner and stay for the conversation. And since it's right on Fifth, the night doesn't have to end when the plates are cleared. We definitely kept it going. read more

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Good service and good food good ambiance. Ordered the meatballs and one of the pastas. Enjoyed it very much.

Probably the worst "fine dining" experience I've ever had. We had birthday reservations at 8:45pm, and when we showed up we waited another 20 minutes to get seated. Got sat next to the bathroom on a table that had the most uncomfortable chairs. That's fine. We asked to move and they moved us two tables down. We didn't meet our server for another 30 minutes, so we had plenty of time to look over the menu. He finally shows up, he clearly looks like he hates his job. He gives us our drinks and one of them looked aesthetically pleasing so we were taking pictures of it and he had to take the props for it back, my friend was taking the picture and he was like "f***". We barely saw him for the remainder of the time, the table next to us had to wave somebody else to help them out. The food was mediocre at most. I don't really care to remember it. We got two lobster pastas those were fine, and salmon with 3 quinoas and asparagus, don't get catfished by their pictures lol. read more

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Right off the popular Fifth Avenue of Gaslamp District sits Rustic Root. We went for Sunday brunch (reservations recommended) and were seated at its covered rooftop bar area. The downstairs dining area was closed during brunch hours (which was such a pity because it looked like a fun space to dine, so cleverly decorated with colanders and dishes). We sat at the counter top table facing the street, tucked in the corner of the rooftop area. What a lovely view of the hustle and bustle of Fifth Avenue. The servers were all very friendly. We shared the pork belly fried rice (spicy from the kimchi but pork belly was a bit overcooked and hard to eat), avocado toast (which was delicious) and garden egg white frittata (filled with spinach, zucchini, asparagus and comes with a petite side salad). I ordered the housemade lemonade but seemed to be missing the lavender and butterfly pea as advertised. Just a couple of misses but a solid 4 stars nevertheless. read more

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I want to go back to this place tomorrow morning for the biscuits and gravy so badly. Tonight's meal was so good, I have had this place on my list for so long and I wish I would have made my way here long ago. I had the kiwi sangria which was so good and the dirty bourbon and coke. The ceaser salad was delicious and so were the crab cakes. The soprasada flatbread was one of my favorite flatbreads I've ever had read more

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I cam with a large group (about 12) on a Saturday night with a reservation. Most of us arrived early so we were seated right away and I am impressed with the interior decor of this space. It's eccentric but balanced and creativity shines in every corner. My colleague and I ordered the lavender cocktail and had to wait a while because the bar was behind. I'm guessing it must have been the drink that held the bar back. But when the drinks were served to us, it was in a beautiful display that we ooh'd and ahh'd about. It was a delicious drink! I ordered the meatballs and the lobster papprdelle and both dishes were absolutely incredible. The papperdelle had surprising flavors. I thought it would be spicier, but it's pretty mild despite all the peppers in it. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

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The drinks came out fast, however, food took about an hour which is a shame. We sat at the bar expecting for quick service and they did not deliver. We liked the bartenders because they constantly checked on us but it seems the kitchen was backed up. It's a really nice rooftop so I recommend coming here if you're in the area, just don't expect quick service on a weekend. I really liked their mojito but the food was kinda average. Maybe I need to order something different next time. read more

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