This has been on my list for a while, and I'm glad I finally got to try it! Rustic Root is a farm-to-table restaurant, and I love that they write who they partner with on their giant chalkboard. I made a reservation for two on a Saturday night, and the restaurant was pretty busy, but they had our table ready even though we arrived 30 minutes early. Our server was Evelyn, and she was so sweet and she helped us when we were trying to decide between two desserts and three appetizers. We ordered: - Spring Salad (5/5) this tasted so good with the fresh mango, the snap peas, and the carrot ginger dressing. - Faroe Islands Salmon (5/5) I only tasted the rice, and not the salmon itself, but the rice was so good, and I just kept on stealing more from the plate. - Roasted-Half Chicken (4/5) This was my own entrée, and I loved how the chicken was crispy, and I also really liked the garlic mashed potatoes, but the only thing that I did not think worked well with the dish was the swiss chard. I think it would've tasted better with spinach. - Strawberry Cheesecake (4/5) this was surprisingly very light for a cheesecake, we ended up finishing all of it, and the whipped cream was really good. The strawberries were not my favorite, I kind of wish that they were just fresh slices of strawberries, but to each their own. All in all, this was a super solid meal, there's plenty of parking, and the restaurant is quite spacious, and the single bathrooms are also pretty large. read more

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We came here for brunch and ordered the following: -pumpkin rice balls: these were amazing and I would definitely recommend ordering -spinach and artichoke dip: this was very good. I wish it came with chips rather than toasted pita because it was a little too heavy -French dip: this wasn't good. The steak was fatty and tasted reheated. Also I substituted truffle fries and they were way too salty. The overall restaurant was nice, but I wouldn't get the French dip. read more

We've been going to Rustic Root for out early New Years Eve dinner for about 5 years now. Service is always excellent - Shout Out to the wonderful Mikaela!! The half chicken entree, the Torchiette were delicious. And the pumpkin cheesecake was a best ever. We are guaranteed to return. read more

Dined here on multiple occasions and the food is always phenomenal. Drinks were nice. The service is good. Good restaurant for date night, family outings, quick bite etc.! There's something for everyone! read more

Rustic Root - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York

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I've had Rustic Root on my bookmark probably for about seven years, but never had a chance to dine there. I was glad to finally check it out. I really enjoyed the look and vibe of the restaurant. And the food was good as expected. We shared the Crispy Artichokes, which I thought was excellent. The chili aioli sauce combined with the artichokes perfectly. For my entree, I had the Scallops. The presentation was good, but I felt like the dish lacked a little bit of flavor. It was a little on the bland side. We also had a couple of cocktails that I thought were really good - the Lavender Haze and the Turn the Beat Around. I recommend both. We ended the night with the Apple Crips dessert, which we both enjoyed. read more

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Stopped by Rustic Root for brunch with my friend. I tried their espresso and my friend ordered a pink drink both were good, balanced, and well-crafted. The espresso drink was a perfect way to open my eyes I was sleepy and it totally woke me up. The ricotta toast and the egg sandwich with side of home fries were good and filling. I really liked the home fries but the egg sandwich was really just eggs on a bun but I expected an actual sandwich. Service was good as our host was attentive, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable. The restaurant itself is pretty inside without being overly fussy. One of the best perks was plenty of parking, which you know I love it as I don't like the hassle of finding a spot. I want to try their dinner menu will be back for more next time. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with Rustic Root and how fresh the food is. It is very clean and the service is amazing. I loved the artichoke dish so much. The montauk tuna was seriously fresh and delicious. The Mediterranean salad was out of this world. It's conveniently located in Woodbury and the prices are great. Would totally recommend it! read more

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Wanted to try this place for a while now but always find myself going to the grocery store next to it. Brunch was really good! The menu is American but fusion with cool elements from other cuisines and with good ingredients and definitely vegetarian and vegan friendly. Got a grass fed beef burger, it was juicy and cooked nicely medium. The fries were hot and crispy. We got two apps: a Korean chicken wings with some creamy cilantro sauce, and a pumpkin rice ball with some chipotle mayo. Both sauces were amazing and went well with the burger as well. I would suggest them serve that with the burger. Portions were sizable and prices reasonable. Will be back to try other items! read more

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Hosts and server friendly but a bit inattentive. Restaurant looked nice. Food was mediocre, not a lot of flavor or imaginative. read more

I met up with some friends who were visiting from out of town and I enjoyed my meal here, the decor was fun and modern, the food overall was good but there were some dishes I liked more than others. The food: Roasted Beets- candied pistachios, mandarin orange feta, red wine vinaigrette. This was shockingly good and refreshing and perfect for summer. I thought this dish was suck a winner, I even asked the waiter if we could get extra candied pistachios, so good. Cacio E Pepe Rice Balls- truffle parmesan aioli. I though these sounded better than they were, they had a very mac and cheese vibe to them. Overall, they were ok. Organic Crispy Chicken Wings- Korean bbq house-made ranch. I thought these were ok, the sweetness wasn't terrible but i felt the chicken itself needed some seasoning. Zucchini Chips- Greek yogurt & dill dipping sauce. I normally love zucchini chips, but felt these needed a little work. I wish the chips were crispier and the sauce, while it tasted good, had a weird sweetness I wasn't expecting. Pork Chop- This was a new item on the menu since their online menu still says braised short rib but this pork chop was amazing and perfectly cooked. It tasted exactly like a perfectly cooked and seasoned pork souvlaki. Crispy Organic Chicken Milanese- burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, grana padano, aged balsamic. This was really good. The burrata and the crispy chicken paired really nicely together. This dish really is a safe dish but all the elements of the dish were executed perfectly. read more

I don't know how this place has such high reviews. We live down the street from it, and every time we go it's disappointing. It looks like Instagram worthy food but it's not anything special taste wise and is overpriced!! The cocktails are good and so is the service though. read more

We were in the neighborhood and this came up on Yelp as a sponsored result. It had great reviews so we thought we would try it. This restaurant is located in the corner of a strip mall. The inside is a decent size and has rustic charm. There are also tables outside if you would prefer. We were seated upon arrival and were given water right away. A server came over within minutes to take our drink order and gave us a few more minutes to look over the menu. She was very attentive. Our food came out promptly and was delicious. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant read more

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The ambiance of farm to table and the decor were amazing. Even more so was the food. Great seasonal choices and the flavor profile was amazing especially for the French onion soup. Soooo good! Great place for date nights. read more

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Arrived on a Saturday 12pm and was surprised with how empty the restaurant was because of all of their great reviews. Staff was all very pleasant from hostess to our waitress. The food was good but not great. Nothing to return to. The toast with whipped cheese was very good and we got biscuit and gravy. The gravy wasn't hot it was barely warm, not as flavorful as I'd like. Biscuits were quite good. Overall a decent meal but nothing I'll drive over there for read more

Rustic Root - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York

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I really wanted to love Rustic Root -- but overall, it missed the mark for me. I was visiting my sister and brother-in-law on Long Island, and we landed on Rustic Root based on his recommendation. It's tucked into a strip mall (parking was easy, which is always a plus), and the interior is actually quite charming. I especially loved the rolling pin dividers -- such a fun design touch. That said, the vibe felt a little off. The lighting was a bit too bright for a dinner setting, and since it wasn't very busy, the space lacked energy. Service was friendly and cordial, but definitely inconsistent. There were long stretches where we felt forgotten -- not a huge issue when you're catching up with family, but still something you notice. Now for the food, which was the biggest letdown of the evening. We started with the Crispy Artichokes -- lemon & Calabrian chili aioli -- and these were easily the highlight of the meal. The breading was light and crisp, and the aioli had just the right kick. I'd absolutely order those again. We also shared the Cornbread with maple syrup and Amagansett sea salt. I've spent a fair amount of time in the South, so I've become a bit of a cornbread snob. This version leaned dry and cakey, and I didn't get much maple flavor from the butter. Just okay. My sister went with the Crispy Organic Chicken Milanese with burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and aged balsamic. It looked good on paper but was underwhelming in execution. The chicken was a little dry, and while her expectations were shaped by another local favorite where she regularly orders this dish, she gave it a fair shot -- and still wasn't a fan. Now, my entree -- the Roasted Local Cauliflower -- was a real miss. I genuinely love vegetables and am a big fan of well-executed vegetarian and vegan dishes, so I had high hopes. The dish came with mushrooms, farro, and a maple sherry reduction. The farro and mushrooms had solid flavor (though I'd have loved a better mix of mushrooms). But the cauliflower itself was a letdown. It arrived as one large chunk -- maybe even a full head -- and didn't seem truly roasted. The interior was wet and soft, while the exterior had minimal browning, except for a burned patch. It honestly felt like it had been boiled and then tossed in the oven for a quick char. I would have preferred it cut into smaller florets for a proper roast -- or even better, served as a cauliflower steak for more even cooking and better texture. On the bright side, my cocktail -- the Lust for Life (tequila, mezcal, passionfruit, lime, and a Tajín rim) -- was another standout. Balanced, refreshing, and creative. I enjoyed it, though not quite enough to order a second round or return just for the drinks. All in all, Rustic Root has style and potential, but the food and service didn't quite come together. I really hoped this would be a hit -- but for me, it fell short. read more

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Best wings I've ever had in my life. I don't know what came over me, but I inhaled these after I ate my work lunch and two nut-filled chocolate-covered dates. All my friends call me a skinny b****, so I don't know what happened--it's like I blacked out. All I know is that the sauce on the Korean BBQ organic wings gave me an out-of-body experience. And the chicken???? I need to know what these chickens are doing because they were (dare I say) MOIST. And me? Well, I literally flew to Planet Centauri, took a pit stop at Jupiter and had mai tais with Jesus, then levitated directly to heaven to shake hands with Robin Williams and then crashed down back to Earth, into my body to lick my fingers. For the love of god (he told me this), please do not sleep on whatever is in that damn green sauce. I don't even remember my name, even though it's in this review--IDK her. I'm in my luteal phase so maybe it's just that. Sorry for my feet in the background, these gave me the sweats. read more

This restaurant is great! My husband and I did date night here tonight and we were really happy with our experience. The service was kind and attentive. The ambiance is really nice, recommend getting a booth if you can. My November pineapple tequila cocktail was great and my husband really enjoyed his old fashioned. The filet was cooked perfectly medium and the sauce really flavorful and tasty. The mashed potatoes weren't as garlicky as we were hoping they would be but still really good. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The branzino Calabrian chile sauce was awesome! The branzino was perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The scalloped potatoes and zucchini were also particularly good. The apple bread pudding was really flavorful particularly with the butterscotch in the cream and the portion large. Great time! Definitely plan on going back again to try different things (though what we had was great!) read more

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Came here on a Friday night with 3 friends for girls' night out and thoroughly enjoyed the meal and service. We ordered three apps and 2 entrees to share. The roasted beet salad was so yummy and refreshing, and the mussels were tasty and perfect for sharing. I did not care for the avocado and crab toast, which I thought had a slight fishy aftertaste. For entrees, we got the fish and chips special with the chips made in house (delicious!) and the Guinness braised short rib (so tender!). We were there for almost 4 hours catching up, and never felt rushed. Our server was so kind and knowledgeable of the menu. We ended the night with the tres leches cake special that we also shared since we were all so full, but had to finish the night with dessert! Highly recommend making a reservation!! read more

Love local places with the farm-to-table concept, but unfortunately not this place. We ordered clam chowder - it was good, not traditional, this one had sausages inside and I guessed tomato paste 5/5, goat cheese balls it was ok, 3/5. Absolutely awful burger with a cold bun, the inside meat was overcooked, not juicy, and very bland 1/5. The feta and beets salad was good 5/5. And the waiter forgot to bring a drink that we ordered, we told him about the burger, and he apologized No matter that we just barely tried the burger and French fries the writer included it in our bill. So no, wouldn't recommend this place. read more

First the food. Had the tuna appetizer with chips which was humongous and delicious. The chips were crispy even with the dressing on them and the tuna was delicious and very fresh. I took home half. Just the right amount of dressing on it and seasoning. Service was very good and attentive.my friend enjoyed her dish too. It was a bit noisy during the lunch hour rush but you can still have a conversation. It is an upscale diner read more

Food was delayed and took a bit for us to get but it tasted delicious. Waiter was nice frequently apologizing for the wait. read more

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We tried the French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, cornbread, and some cocktails. The food was good, however the cornbread was not. The cocktails were also good, as was service. The ambiance was bright, typical for the demographic there. read more

The service was excellent. Food was top notch. Drinks were excellent as well. Highly recommend the ricotta toast with prosciutto. read more

Rustic Root - Cocktails - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York

2.5 I really wanted to like this place but maybe they excel at brunches. Went last night and had one of the worst - if not the worst- pasta dishes I've had in my life. How do you mess up pasta? It was literally pasta with zucchini tomatoes and shrimp. No flavor whatsoever. And even asked for salt and pepper to save it. Just bland and in a pool of water. Shrimp seemed overcooked. I do not believe in sending dishes back or sounding like a Karen, but the manager (I'm assuming) did eye my plate a couple of times and said nothing. Waitress asked to box my almost full plate but said nothing. If anyone from the restaurant reads these reviews I would ask them to take that item off menu it was so bad. Or at least have the cook taste it before they serve it. The drinks ($15) were very good at least and named after songs. My partner's streak frites were good. Wish I had ordered that. Would not be back unfortunately. read more

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I came here for brunch on a reservation and was seated super quickly! I've been to rustic root many years ago and was in town to come by again and it's definitely a cute spot for meals with friends! Our server was super welcoming and attentive and the egg sandwich was good! It was a little cold but overall not bad. We didn't try any of their seasonal drinks but they looked like fun and might have to stop by to try them too! read more

Rustic Root - Egg Sandwich - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York

Randomly decided to eat here while we were in the area. We've never been here and it was the only restaurant that had outdoor seating. We had our dog with us, so it was perfect. The server was attentive and gave the dog some water. The service was quick and the tables were clean, as was the outdoor area. Here's what we ordered: - crispy chicken sandwich: arugula, hot honey, sunny side egg, ciabatta bread and fries - skillet cornbread: local honey, butter, amagansett sea salt - organic chicken wings: pineapple, teriyaki glaze, house made ranch - bellini or mimosa - bloody mary We were here at brunch time and the food was delicious as were the cocktails. I plan to come back and try other things on the menu. read more

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Delicious Old Fashioned (my mom raves) with super large ice cube made with Bourbon. My mom said, "It's excellent Bourbon!" A platter full of Brussel Sprouts appetizer (in season) that are amazing. They are roasted with honey, almonds, Tabasco, mint, sea salt and Greek yogurt! Mushroom Tacos: Roasted Mushrooms, Nappa cabbage, chipotle solo, quest fresco, pickled onions and cilantro Hudson Valley Duck Breast: crispy skin dick, lentils, duck confit, onions, braised huckleberries. Wonderful and unique. read more

Sat st the bar and had a great Chicken Burger - one of the best I have had. Staff were pleasant and service was fast. read more

Rustic Root - Chicken Burger - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York

While visiting a friend in Long Island, I was directed to Rustic Root as a can't miss for dinner. Ambience - a very nice contemporary wooden "rustic" dining room. Food - I ordered: Braised Short Rib - melt in your mouth tender short rib over a bed of mashed potatoes. Comfort food at its best 5/5 Grilled Octopus - crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside. 4/5 Ice Cream Sampler - I am lactose intolerant, but even I couldn't resist. 4/5 TL/DR: this place is the real deal for locally sourced fresh food. read more

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Came for a Fri night dinner and was pleasantly surprised! Heard about this place from friends and happy we accepted their invitation. Such a cute little place and very rustic inside (which is exactly what I love) their drinks had creative names, recommend their lavender haze if you're a gin and lavender fan! Chill vibe and saw some ppl with their kids, wish they had outdoor seating but they don't. Their pasta is homemade too. It was pretty so our server Mikaela was busy but made sure to pay attention to us. Started with the cáprese garlic bread which had chicken and came with marinara sauce which was a great touch and no wonder it's one of the most popular to order on yelp! We had the skirt steak, organic grass fed burger, scallops and homemade spaghetti bolognese and all the dishes were honestly cooked to perfection! Then for dessert we had the orange pound cake! Never had an orange flavor pound cake and wish they sold this regularly in bakeries! They give you your bill in a very nice brown leather folder that gives you a nice rustic vibe which I appreciated! Def will be back! read more

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Seven of us went for dinner and everyone of us were really pleased with this restaurant. The location was easy to access, ample parking and we were greeted upon arrival & seated. The servers were attentive & professional, the atmosphere was comfortable and the food was spectacular! The menu was extensive and the beverage menu also included some excellent non-alcoholic choices. This restaurant is a choice we will absolutely return to & bring our friends to discover it. read more

Always a great little spot for a quick meal. Cozy & delicious- staff is lovely every visit and highly recommend the restaurant

we went for the first seating on Valentine's Day for the first time and this place was amazing! Even though the tufted velvet upholstery could probably use a redo, you can tell they steam clean it, and the whole place was absolutely spotless, including the bathrooms!!! our waitress, Sam was very energetic and gave us plenty of recommendations based on her three years of experience there. we started with the brussels sprouts for appetizer and they were so good and small. She told us the chef sources them small because they aren't as bitter as large brussels sprouts.. #funfact my husband got the short rib and I got the petite filet mignon and everything came out. Perfect! The drinks were delicious and the Apple crumb dessert was the perfect ending to a perfect date night. We will be back to try brunch! Bravo!!! read more

Extremely overpriced for what it is. Food was fine but nothing special especially for the price. Not a ton of options either. Wouldn't go back. read more

The atmosphere of this place is quite nice. I liked that it had actual parking and not on some main street where you have to figure out parking for 5 minutes. The food was really good. I had a rigatoni alla vodka with some burrata on top. I thought their dishes were good, but deifnitely on the expensive side. They could drop the cost by a few dollars less. As an appetizer, we had this cornbread. Compared to other cornbreads I've had, this one was extremely dry. So much that my friend started choking on whatever little particles for the last 5-8 minutes while chugging down water. I do think it was still a pretty good experience, but definitely not worth the expense of the food. Especially since some of the dishes are just standard and easy to make at home. read more

Went here for brunch and lunch a lot, haven't been in a while but a solid spot. Good vibes good service good food

5 star potential but many things slightly off. A cocktail that didn't taste right the first time. Pasta a bit undercooked. A burger with a hard burnt outer surface. The service was great and the quality of the food seemed good. Might try again. read more

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OMG the burger here. I'm always happy when I get a burger and it's just so delicious. Came here on a rainy Saturday night with our boy, who loved his pasta, while we enjoyed our burgers. Fries were good too and we want to come back for the truffle fries. Service was great, enjoyed my mocktail :) Ambiance was great, really nice place. In a nice shopping center and a carvel closeby as we headed home :P read more

Rustic Root - Grass-Fed Cheese Burger - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York

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Disappointed ! The steak and the pork chop were both very dry and it was served with very little vegetables. We were expecting more for the price. read more

Not what I remember. Diner food! not worth the trip or the price. I would never return.