Dined here last night with 2 girlfriends and had a great evening. Friendly/rustic atmosphere, delicious food and a lovely waitress made this special. We started with roasted beet, almond, goat cheese cold appetizer. So refreshing and perfect combination of ingredients. I had the pan seared Bronzino over watercress and sun choke purée which was so smooth and flavorful. The girls had the veal chop Milanese. Nice panko crust with arugula salad on top. We all really enjoyed our food. read more

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Never disappointed with any item on the ever changing menu. Farm to table and you can tell. A terrific burger for sure

This place was a fantastic surprise. Stopped in for a quick business lunch last week and the charm hasn't worn off. Pleasant, efficient staff, fresh and tasty dishes. Ordered the chicken burger; so juicy and flavorful - can't wait to go back. read more

This restaurant is unassuming on the outside but is absolutely delicious. A friend recommended we go and honestly, no regrets. It is a farm-to-table restaurant so every dish is made fresh, and are super clear what's in each one. They even ask you if have any allergies up front. We started with a truffle leek pizzetta which was spectacular--the smell of truffle as you took a slice was truly a delight. The grilled octopus was also cooked perfectly. The fig salad special had crunchy rice in it which I was hesitant about but it added a fantastic texture to the salad. I wish I had room for dessert but the portions are big so I settled for looking at the offerings and resolving to leave room next time. Sat outdoors, which was perfect for this time of year though the interior seemed lovely as well. And even though we sat outdoors, the wait staff was as attentive as if we were inside, a huge bonus in my book. read more

Rustic Root - Leek and truffle pizzetta and grilled octopus - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York

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Came here for lunch. Had the chicken pot pie and a blackberry green tea. It was really good. Chicken pot pie had flaky crust across the entire top of the entree. All ingredients were hearty and locally sourced. Dining room and bathrooms were well kept up. Would recommend coming here for lunch or dinner! read more

I have wanted to eat here for many years but the thought of having to go there without a reservation makes my husband have palpitations. After a long drive from out of town we decided to stop their on a whim. It was 4 o'clock on a Monday holiday and we were so fortunate to have the whole place to ourselves! Almost like a private dining room! Staff were super excited to discuss the food and concept of the menu with us and gave us excellent recommendations. Farm to table, fresh ingredients and excellent preparation. We loved the Brussel Sprouts, Korean Wings, Cesar Salad and Lobster Pasta- yes, I know, it was a lot of food for two people but we were hungry! Loved the rustic decor of the restaurant too. I think we will do the early bird special again....lol read more

We finally had a baby sitter and were looking for a nice evening alone. My wife and I decided to try Rustic Poop. The bar was great, good service and drinks but when it came to sitting down the evening took a u-turn. Could you give negative stars because the service and attitude deserved it. First I asked the waiter captain how much longer to sit and he brushed me off as he was sitting a party who arrived later then us. By the way the place does not take reservations. First come first served. I overlooked this but as soon as our apps and drinks arrived we are asked to move to accommodate a bigger party. Well if you have an issue with seating use reservations dummy. For our troubles we were told that our apps were on them. That would have been great but we did not want any. I asked if they could buy us a round of drinks. They rudely said nah but we will buy you dessert, of which we don't eat. Not even 10 minutes later we were sent someones send backs. When we said no thank you we were melted by the kitchen staff. I was scared at this point. I know they were planning on giving us the treatment. Messing with our food. This place is so pretentious and will be out of business in months. By the way the food, we tried was awful. If your hungry and bear by keep driving you close to mc Donald's which has a better attitude, service and food. Thanks read more

This use to be my go to place. When I first came here the food was always good and cooked to perfection. I don't know what happened. Food is now always overcooked. I loved their corn bread with the bits of corn. No more bits of corn?? Eggs in any dish is always overcooked now. No more light fluffy eggs in their egg sandwich or runny eggs in the biscuit&gravy. Their pancakes are overcooked and rubbery. I still occasionally come back hoping things have changed. I do like the ambiance. However, I will no longer return. I understand when people make mistakes. But to tell me that the kitchen was backed up because they were busy seems dishonest. When we arrived the place was half empty. We waited for over an hour for our food. People who arrived after us got their food before us. read more

If you like mason jars, exposed brick, and chalkboard menus, then you'll probably enjoy Rustic Root. You'll find Rustic Root tucked in the corner of a shopping plaza. It's another one of those 'farm to table' restaurants but they execute it well. I came here with my family for brunch on a Sunday morning. They didn't take reservations, but we didn't have any issue getting a table for 6. It was New Year's Day and less crowded than I thought it would be. Our waiter was friendly and service was seamless. The prices were good and so were the meals. I ordered quinoa eggs Benedict. It was obvious that each dish was made to order and that care and attention went into each one. The only drawback to their brunch menu was that it was kind of limited (only 6 options) - I wish I had a few more options. The specific roast coffee I had was perfect. Overall, a nice spot to come to that offers a balanced social & dining aspect with new American cuisine. read more

Rustic Root - Quinoa eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York

Food was great, but the menu is too limited for brunch... service was on point... great place to try

Drove about 40 mins to get to Rustic Root and it was worth it. Waited about 35 mins to be seated but, it was busy at 8 pm on a Friday night when we got there. The wait staff were curteous and friendly. The food was tasty. I had the grass fed burger with bacon and french fries. The fries with the vinegar were not my favorite (and I'm British :), but my sisters loved it. The fries were cooked really well though, so I take nothing away from the chef. I just didn't like the vinegar. Would have preferred the option to add the vinegar. The slab bacon was tasty too but a little dry. My burger was cooked perfectly. Overall I would agree with the 4 star rating and would come back again. Next time, I would order the Brussel sprouts and mushroom flatbread. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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

Dining experience: 5 stars! Take out experience: 1 star.sucks!! I've been here multiple times for brunch and the food/service has always been good. I don't know if they were having an off day but I decided to order take-out and I always get the egg sandwich. It was not good. A 17 dollar sandwich with runny liquid eggs and definitely no sign of truffle in it. A girl came over and brought it for curbside pickup and looked annoyed that she had to walk a couple feet more to my car and told me to pull up closer next time. I found that very unprofessional. What's worse is that they didn't even bother to put napkins or utensils. Love the place but definitely don't recommend doing take-out. read more

Was in Long Island for over a week and want to try different place when I am there! I came across Rustic Root on Yelp an said I need to try that place. I originally want to come here to try the mushroom flatbread and found out that they only serve it for brunch on the weekends. I ended up ordering the brussel sprouts and special Sweet and Savory Flatbread. The brussel sprouts were amazing! Roasted with Honey and yogurt, what more taste better? The Sweet and Savory Flatbreat was also good. Too much food for one person of course. The Sweet and Savory flatbread had rhubarb, prosciutto, and arugula. Delicious combo. Overall, the 2 dishes I tried here was delicious and will go back to try other items on the menu when I go back to LI for work. read more

Absolutely amazing food. Love that the menu changes but the classics are kept. Dessert is always a must here. Service is always spot on. Drink menu and wine selection is amazing. read more

Really like the food and drinks here! Highly recommend the grilled octopus and the halibut. Cocktails were also delicious!

so amazing!! went here a few years ago when they first opened and then hadn't been back for a while until recently, we went to brunch and a few weeks later had dinner there and both were fantastic! Literally the best mac & cheese I have ever had, I'm so serious, if you like mac & cheese you need to try this one immediately. Everything I've ordered here is great and always delicious! I don't drink but they have a lot of fun cocktails on the menu and even a few mocktails which are really fun as well, I loved having that option! 10/10 absolutely love this place! read more

Enjoyed the meal and the place was hopping on a workday at noon. It's very popular because it's a pleasant spot in a high-traffic strip of stores, but the options for lunch specials were limited and the bill was high: Expect it to be around $50 for two people, without counting drinks. It felt like this is a place that just serves dinner all day long and charges at that level. The prices aren't casual, despite the casual look, and the precalculated tips fall on the higher end of the scale. Their burger was very filling and their pizzeta looked great. Just not a place for everyday meals. read more

This is my review from June 6, 2019, that was saved in a draft and never posted. What a gem! I was meeting friends who live on Long Island for lunch and it was well worth the two hours it took for me to get there from Jersey! Our server, Helena, was warm and attentive, and paid careful attention to my friend's severe food allergies. To start, I ordered the local, organic beet salad (both red and golden),with radishes, pickled onions and goat cheese. (It had marcona almonds but I skipped them.) Generously portioned and beautifully plated, the delicious gf vegetarian salad was a hit with the whole table. For my main course, I ordered the chicken burger, which came with an out of this world parsley mayo and mesclun salad. Since I'm gluten free, they served the burger atop a gorgeous bed of heirloom tomato and lettuce instead of a bun. My friends ordered the strawberry salad and the "breakfast for lunch" frittata. I tried both and they were excellent - the strawberries tasted like they were freshly picked! To drink, my friends had coffee and I had chamomile tea, which came in a ceramic pot and was fabulous. Overall, everything was perfectly executed and the service was wonderful. If I lived closer, this would be my new go-to spot! read more

We Always make our way to Rustic Root when we return to our beloved Long Island home Today we had the pleasure of visiting for brunch. We just finished up with The Lemon ricotta pancakes baby Kale salad and we shared the most delicious deviled eggs and smoked bacon. Believe me before we go home back to the sunshine state we will have dinner here as well. The service is friendly and the owner Keith really takes pride and passion in his business. Thumbs up for continued success. UP DATE. 7/11/19. Back at it. Our summer visit to LI. here at Rustic Root. Now they have a pastry chef. OMG. Home made ice cream !!!! A-MAZING read more

Came here for a late lunch and glad we did. My arugula salad with chicken, sweet potatoes, feta and cranberries was delish. Hubby loved his veggie dumplings and pesto spaghetti. Homemade pita chips crisp and tasty. Loved our blackberry green tea too. Our server was friendly and helpful with suggestions. Will definitely return. read more

Brunch is serve Saturday and Sunday!! I've got to say everything was delicious. The mimosa tasted freshly squeezed and was very cold, the way I like it. The coffee was hot and strong. The coffee is served with your choice of milk, half and half or almond milk. The milk is served in a super cute container. The pancakes were fluffy, my egg platter was yummy but the egg sandwich was the best egg sandwich ever! I reccomend any1 to try this place. They seem to have a winning formula here. read more

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great food, the menu constantly changes with new fresh ingredients but they got rid of my fave lemon ricotta pancakes! asides from that, the food is great! read more

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Yesterday evening, Josh G. and I headed to Rustic Root to check this place out, as it was on both of our Yelp bookmarks as a new place to try. What proceeded was an exceptional meal full of unique flavors and fresh quality. We enjoyed everything from the ambiance to the service and the food, and so I easily give this new restaurant 5 stars. When we arrived at 6:30 this Friday evening, we were greeted by the manager and hostess at the front door, who then immediately took us to our table (a line started to build around 7:00). When we sat down, we were handed one-page menus (horizontally oriented) strapped to these wooden planks. Though a small detail, it highlighted the "rustic" and organic ambiance, which was further demonstrated by the wood flooring, finished wooden tables, brick walls, iron and bronze lanterns, and chalkboard specials. Even the bathroom had a natural look, with a bamboo stand next to the sink and an iron faucet that almost looked like a pump from a well. When it came time to order drinks, Josh G. asked about beer selections, while I asked about non-alcoholic options (as the designated driver). The server immediately recommended the pumpkin ale and said it was delicious (that she was even jealous she was on the job and couldn't drink it as well). For me, she recommended the blackberry jasmine iced tea and offered to sweeten it with natural sweetener if I wanted (I opted for the pure, unsweetened version). When she brought back our drinks, Josh certainly enjoyed the pumpkin ale, which included a cinnamon glaze along the rim of the glass. My iced tea was also rather flavorful, but I would mostly recommend it for tea drinkers (if not, you might want it sweetened). Both of us then wanted to try a couple of appetizers: the ricotta toast and cornbread skillet. Josh G. was a big fan of the ricotta toast, which admittedly took a couple of bites to get used to (although I never did and was not a fan). The toast included a zesty orange flavor and fig jam. Personally, I seriously enjoyed the cornbread skillet. It was sweet, buttery and hot out of the oven. In fact, when I first bit into it, I noticed that there were actual corn kernels cooked into the bread. It was delicious! For entrees, Josh G. ordered the beef burger, which came with a side of salt and vinegar fries along with a small jar of sliced pickles. Josh thought the burger was delicious, juicy and fresh, admiring the organic flavor. He also particularly enjoyed the pickles, which tasted homemade with just a slight vinegar flavor, and the fries were also a great addition to the meal. I order the chicken sandwich, which came with a side salad. I must admit that the chicken sandwich surprised me (in a good way). It included a parsley mayo, which gave the sandwich an herby flavor without being overpowering. The chicken itself was also this thick patty that was loaded with flavor, juicy and moist. It was perfect! The side salad was also fresh and came with a very mild dressing that enhanced the flavor of the quality ingredients. Also, at some point during our meal, the manager came over and asked how everything was. Although not entirely unique, having a manager come over to check on things at a restaurant is not as common as it once was, so I certainly appreciated the gesture. I also noticed that the manager was keeping busy at all times, helping the hosts and servers throughout the evening. Hoping he keeps up the excellent work with his staff! By the time we left, both of us were impressed with the experience we just had. Needless to say, I'm sure we'll both be back in the future. My order: Chicken sandwich, cornbread skillet, blackberry jasmine iced tea Other's orders: Burger, ricotta toast (daily special), pumpkin beer Quality: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Value: 4 read more

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Overpriced and mediocre food. Nice place inside but the juice is not worth the squeeze!

After seeing RR on Yelp LI New Places , I decided to check out their Happy Hour which runs from the early hour of 3pm thru 6pm...The restaurant was sparsley habitated at the 3 O'clock hour but the bar beckoned in the back of the venue. They did a nice job redoing the place and it was comfortably decorated. I meandered to the back where the bar, which accomodates about 8 people and claimed my seat. The bar is marble and the high stools are comfortable. The Mixologist on duty was Keith, an affable gentlemen in charge of dispensing nicely mixed cocktails and beer. BTW, they had circa 5 taps going with a nice selection of LI and NY Beers. I can only comment on the Happy Hour drinks and the wonderful appy I had. Firstly the 1/2 price Bar Food is great and I had the Chicken Pate on a plank with the best hardcrusted bread along with Jam, gherkin pickles, pickled onions and sea salt...Keith told me the correct order for eating was: put jam on bread spread pate pickled onions next nestle gherkin into pate gingerly dispense sea salt on top DELICIOUS!!! Now for the Happy Hour Drinks.... Let me begin by noting that only the list of specialty drinks are available for HH. If your like me and prefer straight liquor or martinis your not going to get it at HH pricing. That aside, Keith mixed me a Wagon Wheel with Hendricks Gin ,St. Germain, lemon and tonic. It tasted swell but too sweet for my taste. I followed it up with a Oyster Bay Brewery Barnrocker Pale Ale which did rock my boat. Sitting at the bar enabled me to watch the kitchen at work and meet the owner and Chef Tom Gloster, as passionate a Chef as I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He has done a wonderful job with his new venue and I for one look forward to returning to try his periodically changing menu...right now the Lamb Burger is looking good to me!!!! I will return with Bonnie G. and report on the full line of menu items at that time. Bon Appetit ! read more

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Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! Excellent decor = The recently opened rustic root is a beautiful new addition to Woodbury. Inside as been completely gutted and redone to give it a fresh farm to table atmosphere. Great chi in here! Excellent food = The menu is small but tasty. Chef Tom as really put alot of effort into making innovative farm to table dishes. It was very easy to over order because everything sounded so good. We had 4 apps, 2 entrées and a dessert. The standouts to me were first the chicken salad app served with fresh grapes and bread, the grill cheese which wasn't your typical grill cheese this one had ham, mustard and house made pickles and the dessert a warm chocolate chip cookie with warm pudding and vanilla ice cream. Yum! Now that's a way to finish a meal! Excellent service = Service can make or break your overall dining experience. Our server was fantastic. He was personable, funny and had an excellent knowledge of the menu. It is always nice to see a server excited about the food being served, this usually means it's good. Overall the prices were very fair for what your getting. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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Rustic Root is a delicious restaurant! They always change up their menu and have delicious options. Price point is medium range and portions are a good size! I have gone on dates here and with friends-good for every occasion read more

Yummy mushroom flatbreads, cocktails and everything in between. Great place for brunch or hanging out with friends. When I first moved here, I loved going to the city (because who isn't attracted to NYC right?). When I came to this place, I realized how nice it is to eat really nice food, receive really nice service without seating an elbow apart from your neighbor, or waiting 2 hours in line, or being rushed to leave so they can turn out more tables. read more

Delicious food! Always great service with a fun atmosphere! Specials are always unique and wonderful!

One of my favorites! They have a small menu, but everything I've ever had there has been delicious, especially the salmon. Farm fresh ingredients and very creative flavors. The place is very clean and the service has always been great! read more

Food was pretty good, not exceptional. The service was very attentive and they really strived to please. Prices don't make sense. I ordered one of their drink specials which was too sweet for me. I ordered an extra shot to add to the drink. When the bill came the shot was more than the drink. Manager gave some double talk and took $! off but the shot was till more expensive than the whole mixed drink. read more

Beautiful restaurant but not hygienic staff, dirty glasses and silverware. Waitress had fresh cut lime wedges in her apron pocket. We could not believe what we saw. They have small portions for what they charge. Tiny beet salad and bland branzino. Sorry but don't do this in this town. read more

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

Great, quiet atmosphere for a nice lunch. The service was very fast & helpful since it was our first time dining. A bit pricey but well worth it in my opinion. Not a place to grab a cheap salad though read more

Rustic Root - Grilled octopus appetizer was excellent ($16) - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York

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It's refreshing to go somewhere that has a great staff. Everyone was so informative & friendly..checked up on us numerous times. The food was great, a little pricey. I personally prefer the appetizer selections more. The carrot cake was also AMAZING. read more

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We went here for brunch and everything was delicious. Very cute restaurant in a nice little shopping area. Food was very very good. Waiter was very attentive and answered all of our questions. Would recommend the pancakes and egg sandwich! read more

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

This might be my favorite restaurant. They have a seasonal menu, so I never get bored. Each time is better than the last. Tonight we opted for a few shareables instead of ordering entrees. All of the small plates were a hit. We got the deviled eggs, dumplings, seared tuna, zucchini flower flatbread, crispy duck and grits. They were all excellent! When it came time for dessert, the week's special was a blueberry cornbread ice cream. It was fantastic! The unique flavor blew me away. This place does everything right. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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If you are in Long Island you need to try this restaurant service is professional and excellent Cocktails are amazing and the food is just heavenly if you go in there for the first time I recommend you start off with some good cocktails all the advertisers when I saw them coming from the kitchen looked amazing but I have the Brussels sprouts in the beet salad excellent choices then I have the cauliflower tacos and they were fantastic make a choiceThe next time you R thinking of going out , and the Ribs were the best I have ever had read more

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My friends and I were looking for a place to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. And Rustic root delivered! The service was attentive and welcoming as well. We would definitely go back! read more

Limited menu. Seating is too close. Burger is great. Salad with chicken is very good. The flatbreads are interesting

So I found this place on Instagram and thought I needed to try something new. Being a restaurant owner myself I enjoy watching other places perform in front of me with Out being noticed. First thought was the staff was really friendly and on top of the menu. , I ordered a flatbread as an app and they took it off the bill because they said they didn't think the first flatbread was up to there standard so they took a little extra time to bring me out one that was approved by there chef, After my girl took the first bite her face changed and she kicked me under the table. Excuse my French "" you gotta try this sh|t "" , The first chewy bite I took was sweet and flavorful, Flat bread with prosciutto and arugula,, on point , We had the squid ink linguine and shrimp for dinner which was perfectly done but I was kinda stuffed from the big flatbread, we did plan on having brunch here but we showed up a little late so we waited for them to fix the place up before we came back and had dinner.. everything from the drinks to the Asain pear tart was made with love ,,,, Helena was my server and arianna seemed more like the mana gamer who kept checking to make sure everything was on point. I will def be back for a smoked old fashioned !!! Helena told us about the chef who won the show chopped so we are even more confident about this place. Driving from Roslyn will the only draw back oh And the entitled people that bounce thru the parking lot but that doesn't take anything away from this place, read more

Rustic Root - Smoked old fashion. Flat bread - New American Near Me - Woodbury, New York