Great addition to Burlington! They really did a wonderful job renovating this building with making sure to leave enough of the old character there. KEY NOTE: MAKE A RESERVATION. Even on a week night, you'll be happy that you didn't need it in the one off situation it isn't busy! This place isn't too large, so it fills up fast! So, so many drink selections to chose from! The old fashions are my go to, and always wonderful. My fiancé tried the June Bug cocktail, and also just delicious. Truly so many options for cocktails, something for everyone! Now food- YUM. All so fresh, and you can tell it was just farm to table. We got absolutely loved everything we got. The Brussel sprouts appetizer is melt in your mouth delicious, with the chili sauce and bleu cheese crumbles. My fiancé said the mushroom risotto was the best he has ever had. And the desserts- salted caramel creme brûlée and strawberry shortcake cheesecake were both just too good. My ONLY complaint is that my mussels were cracked poorly, causing tons of shells to go into my bowl. They were such good mussels, exceptional cream sauce with the corn and sausage so it was truly a bummer that I couldn't eat all of them because I kept crunching on shell pieces. read more

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What a great spot! Came here with 7 family members and we all loved it. The drinks were delicious, and in addition to a full bar, they have a very wide selection of beer and wines. Most of us got different meals and the consensus was that we loved all of it. All their food is farm to table and you can tell it's quality ingredients by the elevated flavor. We collectively got the pulled pork sliders, filet mignon sliders, bbq ribs, Cornish game hen, and gyro flatbread. All were excellent! Honestly I dare you to find a wrong order here, I don't think it exists. (Except the guacamole we got as an appetizer was a little weak, it needed more spices/salt) They offer "big plates" as entrees, or "small plates" which serve as more of appetizers or tapas, so you can kind of build your meal however you'd like. My wife and I split two meals so it was nice to get a couple tastes of something different rather than committing to one single thing. Servers were friendly, helpful, and attentive. The atmosphere is a cool modern bar. Almost like a speakeasy-barnyard-chic feel. First time here and already can't wait to come back! read more

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We wanted to try a "fancier" place that had delicious plates and not the typical "fish fry" type of food. We really liked how the menu looked fun and interesting and I liked that they had fruity drinks that were creative. We opted for several dishes (I got the Jamaican ribs with coconut rice) and he got the burger with fries. I loved my dish and my fruity martini was amazing too! The fries were a little weird- they seemed like McDonald's fries (and literally looked the same) for a fancier place but my ribs with coconut rice was delicious. Portions were on the smaller end but overall I felt full since we also ordered flatbread for an appetizer. They didn't offer to us or seem to have any dessert options but there is ice cream nearby in downtown Burlington. I would definitely try this place as a more flavorful option. The prices were reasonable and service was fantastic! I would note to definitely make a reservation- we didn't and had to wait. We will try this place again! read more

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"Small plates" are totally me thing. So when a fiend of mine had come here and suggested we try it out for our birthday dinner we were on board! For one I love the decor inside. I love the brick wall behind the bar and leading to the downstairs. The place was very clean. The prices we pretty average for a restaurant of the caliber. My husband and I ordered 5 plates and all were delicious. The chef did a very nice job. The bartender was on point with the cocktails. My only wish is that they brought out the small plates in waves vs all at one time. There was 3 couples and all of our dishes came out at once, there was barely enough room on the table. Had I known, I probably would have requested. This would not deter us from trying it again. I head seasonally they change their menu so we will definitely be back during the warmer months!! read more

Rustic Roots - Counter-clockwise - Crab cakes, seared tuna, sesame cauliflower, jerk pork ribs, Chile shrimp. - Gastropubs Near Me - Burlington, Wisconsin

Very cool and great vibes in this place!! Drinks and food were really good!! Have to come back. read more

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The ambiance is amazing with low lighting. The food portions are very very small. Very good food but small portions. The service is a bit slow- we waited 45 minutes for our food. The tables are not comfortable. The high tops are the only tables worth sitting at. read more

Very disappointed with this gastro pub. When the mozzarella sticks are the best taste you are served, it's sad! Me and my daughter ordered the Asian salad and it tasted like it was sitting in a tub for quite some time - very little flavor and texture was way off. Husband had mushroom risotto and it was so shockingly poor looking when it arrived I was sure it had to taste better than it looked - nope, not one bit and I found it inedible. My daughters BF had the beast burgers and they were also not very good. The restaurant was kind enough to give us credit on the salads since we barely touched them but I cannot recommend this establishment. read more

Great gastro pub ambience with 70's/80's soft rock to today. Cute bar area with tall and short tables or booths for your comfort. Open when lots of things in town are closed, we visited on a Tuesday evening. It was a nice buzz level of busy. Our server was a charming, patient person with great recommendations. She recommended the poached pear salad, and it was delicious. We started with the mushroom risotto and the cheese curds. The risotto was VERY mushroom. Earthy and yummy. The cheese curds were tasty and fun with a great marinara sauce. I had a hibiscus margarita (yum!!) and my husband had an Orange creamsicle mocktail. The server and hostess kept our water glasses full, and the cocktail prices were great. For dinner I enjoyed the poached pear salad. It was huge with more kale than I could eat, lots of goat cheese and candied pecans, and a lovely vinaigrette. The pears were poached to perfection in wine, and a lovely cinnamon flavor. A nice vinaigrette topped it off. I had it with baked onion soup. So good. My husband had the eggplant parmesan, just one of the vegetarian options on the menu. Many items were also gluten free or gluten friendly. He loved his entree. To the sweet hotel worker who told us she had never eaten here because it was "tiny food", um... no. Plenty of delicious food at a great price. I'm guessing she googled "gastro pub". Although I'm also guessing she doesn't google or eat out much. She was right though, that it was a delightful evening walk over from the hotel. read more

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Good quality food, lots of good choices, booths are private, love the ambience! Staff friendly and accommodating.

Website said open. Not! Disappointing to drive all the way there and nothing! So easy to update a website. Ridiculous read more

Fun place, good people and great food. Evolving menu which is fun to explore. Always seem to meet new people.

The service at Rustic Roots is impeccable. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairings, and they're more than happy to make recommendations. Their attentiveness and genuine hospitality make you feel well taken care of from start to finish. read more

The ambiance at Rustic Roots is awesome as it was designed by the previous Rugan's owners. We stopped in for a cocktail and bite to eat. Ordered the beastloaf and walnut crusted mahi mahi. Both were delicious and good quantity for the $25 and $26. If it's cold outside, you may not want to sit at the bar end closest to the door. Service was great. We'll definitely return. read more

Wow. What a great place for a lovely date night. First off the servers are 10/10 in terms of attitude and service. Great, friendly folks. Drinks are solid. The food is very delicious. I can't wait to try everything. Specifically: -the spinach salad was perfectly balanced with plenty of toppings and delicious fried goat cheese - the mushroom risotto was so savory and there were plenty of mushrooms! So good. I would love to come back in a heartbeat! Plus the ambience is so nice! Cool, dark, warmly lit. Love it! read more

Great food and great service! The Old Fashion was excellent and so was the Strawberry Blonde drink. It was very difficult to choose what to order, so I'll be back. In the end we ordered the french onion soup, sticky sesame cauliflower w/bonus fried crispy brussels sprout leaves, and the beef short ribs. It was some of the best food I've had in the Geneva Lake Area. I forgot to take photos when some of the food arrived but I included some "after" photos. read more

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This is a great restaurant in Burlington. I enjoyed the beast loaf with a good cocktail. I highly recommend Rustic Roots if you are in the area. read more

Best Fish Tacos Ever!!! I have to say, as someone who samples fish tacos across the country ( I travel a ton for work) hands down these were outstanding! The corn tortillas were fresh, the fish light and fluffy, cabbage slaw and special sauce brought the whole dish together! This little restaurant was anything but a hole in the wall-with craft cocktails, a great beer selection and overall great ambiance... even the energy in the place was perfect! On a Wednesday night this place was hopping! We will be back! read more

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Tried Rustic Roots for the Friday Fish Fry. Overall, it was really good, with some real highlights - and one or two hiccups. Drinks were very good. My wife really liked the Blood Orange Cosmo and I enjoyed the Vesper. We would have ordered a second round... if we'd been asked or seen our server when we were ready for them. We also forgot when ordering our meals that we'd talked about trying the soup - our server didn't suggest adding anything to our order, which probably would have triggered our remembering the soup. Also weren't asked or told anything about dessert - not that we would have had room for it - but we were surprised to not be asked. Overall, between the missed drink order and soup, the restaurant left maybe $25 on the table that would otherwise have been added to our check. More than that if we'd been up for dessert. As far as the meal goes, the fish was fresh, well-cooked, crispy and... a little odd. I should say that I have a strange sensitivity to cinnamon. It definitely isn't a favorite flavor of mine and, unfortunately, I can taste the slightest trace of cinnamon in anything I eat. I never before had encountered fried fish with cinnamon in the batter, but that's what I found here. I don't know if this was some strange accident that happened when making the batter, or an intentional addition. In any case, the fish was still good... just somewhat off-putting (for me at least) because of that taste. I was surprised to find that Amy actually tasted the cinnamon also - she loves the taste and usually can't detect the flavor even when I find it almost overpowering. A real highlight of the fish fry was the accompanying potato pancakes. These were some of the best we'd ever had! They were fairly thick and super crispy on the outside, but very soft and creamy on the inside. I'm not sure if they use mashed potatoes coated with shredded potatoes or what, but that is what it made me think of. I think I'll try the same thing the next time I have leftover mashed potatoes to use up. Anyway, we'd definitely come back to Rustic Roots. There are a lot of interesting dishes on their menu that we'd like to try. With a little improvement in service and a little less cinnamon (or none at all!) this would be a five-star restaurant for me. read more

This is a unique restaurant for west Racine county and the menu offers good variety. It's popular and can be noisy but the staff are friendly, efficient, and offer great service. We are repeat customers. read more

Just found this treasure recently. Spouse and (picky eater) oldest daughter also enjoy it as well. Our new favorite spot in Burlington. Excellent beer, wine and cocktail menu along with a truly excellent/different foodie selection. read more

This is a quaint new restaurant located in Burlington Wisconsin. They are located on the corner... across from Fred's Burgers. A "small plate" restaurant, serving fares from burgers, chicken, fish, ribs, and even a Friday Fish Fry. The chef prepares all dishes from locally grown produce and meats. They have a wide variety of appetizers, and a large wine selection. Menu items are reasonably priced, and the staff is very polite and accommodating. Reservations suggested. Street parking available. read more

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We're trying to work on our fitness and health so thought with a name like Rustic Root this would be a great choice. Have to admit we were sorely disappointed. I'm a fried green tomato lover so tried that - have never had them so oily and soggy before - would not recommend. Also had the mushroom risotto for a main and had never experienced oily risotto but yet it was - unbelievably not good with a huge weird mushroom decorating the top. Did have good duck ravioli - was interesting - it was like a soup with the ravioli on a bowl of Japanese flavored sauce. Took them out and they were tasty. Also - I can say there was quick service but it didn't inspire because everything we got was lukewarm so I almost wondered if it's all just sitting back there waiting to be dished up. Now at least we can say we've been there and tried that! Atmosphere was cute but loud. Service was efficient and fast but not over the top friendly. read more

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We have been here 2x this summer and have loved it! Such a cute place in Downtown Burlington! Great drinks, amazing food and awesome service!! We will be back! read more

We were looking for something different on Saturday and didn't want to drive too far...stumbled across Rustic Roots on Yelp. We ended up sitting and eating at the bar since there was an hour wait for a table but we were not disappointed. Great cocktails and food. Reasonable prices and good portions. The Old Fashioned and Sazerac were both excellent. The fish tacos were very good as well as the mussels. Service was friendly and prompt. The menu is bit eclectic but you should find something you like. Highly recommend. read more

Loved the upscale unique food offerings not typically found in this area. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Fabulous atmosphere. The cheese and meat tray incredible. A lot of variety. Customer service was great. And they had a great red wine I love. read more

Great little venue. Some fun beers and interesting menu. It was a bit dark for us, maybe a little brighter lighting needed. Good meeting place for friends. Friendly staff. My entree option of a flatbread was good but I was hoping for more taste flavors. All in all, we enjoyed our time there. read more

Cute place with amazing food. Our server was amazing. We tried Brussels sprouts, halibut, hummus, and Jamaican jerk ribs. 90% of their menu is GF and you don't need to specify that it needs to be Gf. I love that. I have places where it doesnt taste the same or they have to remove ingredients for it to be GF. Let me tell you, the Brussels sprouts are to die for, the halibut was amazing and taste like stuffing, and the hummus was so good as well. I loved the jerk Ribs as well. The mixed margaritas "papa don't peach" was very good as well. It was very well priced. Amazing little find. read more

The hostess sat us all the way in the back and told us we would have to leave within an hour of sitting down because the entire restaurant was reserved. This was not true and watching the very few people that came in it was an obvious lie. Four booths were still empty which is where we requested to sit. I am not sure why this was said but it was not appreciated. The food was mediocre and not what I expected when your paying 15$ for 5 quarter sized raviolis. I expect quality over quantity if that is the case and it just wasn't there. Not somewhere I would go back to or recommend read more

I'm so very optimistic about Rustic Roots! They have fun food with a diverse selection. They seem to be figuring out staffing and what hours they should be open. I can't imagine how difficult that is with the current pandemic. The staff was kind and the food was tasty so I can forgive a waitress being overwhelmed or a kitchen being out of this and that. I would love if they had weekly specials. I feel like the farm to table concept really caters to a "try our special XYZ fresh from our local XYZ" it just feels obvious to me. We loved the cauliflower, goat cheese flat bread, Uptown Funk drink, and holy moly the grilled cheese duo! That tomato soup was fire! Don't discount my review because I recommend a grilled cheese! It's the perfect winter lunch! read more

I ordered the honey garlic salmon,it had no seasoning, and no flavor.They told us to leave and handed us boxes before we could speak so they could accommodate a table of 6 ( who never showed up) . Rude service , bad attitude. read more

Nice atmosphere and great food. The $6 seasonal cocktail list was a pleasant surprise. The Ahi was great, brussels were yummy and the beet salad delish. we were in the back of the restaurant at a large table and the sun was beaming through and blinding some in our party. A nice window shade that lets light in but reduces that harsh glare would really help. Overall a nice place for a fancy dinner in Burlington. read more

This is a gem of a local restaurant. Food of this quality is hard to fine outside of larger metropolitan cities. We had 5 different small plates and all were top notch. We will be headed back this way soon. read more

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Great beer selection and the oysters Rockefeller and beef short rib was fantastic. Friendly service! Place has a cool vibe.

Great food drinks and service. There every week and it gets better and better. Ribs are a favorite!

Fabulous addition to Burlington. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Decor is rustic industrial and SO inviting. Craft cocktails and beers pair perfectly with the menu. Small plates are so fun! We usually each choose two to start and have been delighted with all! Especially enjoyed the buffalo chicken sliders, braised short rib and the flatbreads are all fabulous!! Highly recommend! Go SOON!! read more

Great drink options! Fantastic food! We loved sitting at the bar for a meal or just a night cap.

We arrived on time for reservation and were immediately seated. We had to wait a long time for our food, which was good, but not great. The waitress did not offer us dessert and then, after paying the check, the hostess told us we had to leave, as that table was reserved. Since there were several empty tables all around us, we found that baffling. I will not be going back. read more

Nice to have this place back in town for drinks and food. Higher end type of place but can still cater to all flavors. Food has improved greatly after the ownership change. read more

We were in the area and tried this restaurant on a whim. Food was very good. The "small plates" are just the right size. I recommend calling ahead for a reservation. The service was friendly and nice. Beer menu is extensive. Get the Scotch eggs you won't be disappointed. read more