The restaurant was clean and decent ambiance, and the service average (given shortage of help everywhere, that wouldn't deter me). The food was average at above average price in our opinion. The cornmeal "dusted" oysters were hard to find in the THICK breading. My husbands food was overcooked. It was our first visit - so maybe we just didn't order items they excel at. read more

Pretty good food though going during peak hours can be tricky. If you got some time off on the early week after a lunch rush you might have the place to yourself and get to try any number of delicious meals at fairly reasonable prices. Cute decor and good service. Will be back read more

We stopped here for lunch. I ordered the fried fish with Mac and cheese and baby Lima beans. The Mac and cheese was the worst I ever tasted...dry, dry and dry, lukewarm, the cheese wasn't even melted...I sent it back. The Lima beans tasted sour, like old. The fish was ok. My husband ordered their Hot honey chicken sandwich...the chicken was dried out and not very hot. The best thing was the fried chicken livers. Not going back again ever. read more

We arrived after church with a group of 10. They found us a few tables pushed together and we all had a great time. I should have taken pictures but forgot. I had a grilled catfish sandwich which was great. Others had an assortment of good things. Oysters were good and chicken was good too. Everyone was satisfied with the food and service. Prices are very reasonable too. The dinning room was a little noisy though. I will try other things next time. read more

You know, I just didn't love it. I ordered fried conch as an appetizer and found it to be have a weird chunky texture. I've had it in the Bahamas and it didn't have this texture, so I was put off. I then had the shrimp and grits. Again, I get this dish plenty when in the Carolinas, and this version just wasn't very good. I mean, it was just alright. The service was great, the place is clean and tidy, so overall two stars it gets from me. This Cellar can do better. read more

Wish I would have come here sooner! The food and the service was amazing and you can taste that the food is fresh and homemade. My new go to! read more

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We have been dining here since they opened in 2016Never disappoints‼ we love the buttermilk chicken and gravy with yellow grits‼ we have tried many different items on the menu but this is our fave‼ collards are amazing and the sea leas are fabulous‼ read more

Second time eating here and it was just as good as the first time! Great staff and delicious food!

It's Mother's Day and we put in an order for pickup but due to a very tired and cranky toddler we weren't able to stay out long enough to actually pick it up. I reached out via messenger and to my surprise the owner offered to deliver it to our home himself. Not only that but within 20 minutes of saying he was on his way he was knocking on our door. We offered to pay/tip extra but he refused, saying only that he's been there before and was happy to help. Truly excellent customer service. The Root Cellar has won itself a family of loyal customers. Thank you! read more

I enjoy eating here WHEN IT IS OPEN! The food has been good, but the hours are unpredictable. I've come 3 times when it's supposed to be open, but was not. Don't know if there's a staffing problem or what. read more

Great food! Like other's say it is a bit noisy, but otherwise I have no complaints. I have always left very happy!

We usually love this place and tell everyone so. Tonight was just unacceptable. My husband usually gets the chopped steak medium rare and its been too rare, so he ordered medium and it was Burnt. Plus we sat 3 times longer than usual. We pointed this out yo the waiter but nothing was done, nothing was offered. The salads and baked potato was good, at least. Might be a long time before we go back. read more

The Root Cellar - Chopped steak "medium" - Southern Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Had the grilled pork chop, was cooked to perfection. My wife had the Tuscany tomato soup and kale salad - raved about both. We're looking forward to our next visit. read more

Their black bean burger is delicious. The staff is friendly and the ambiance inside feels good. We have dietary restrictions and they happily customized our lunch. I wish they had more vegan options to match their name. read more

Had good meal. Paid with card. Carelessly didn't look at it. Checking credit card bill later noticed I had been over charged by about $40. Happily I found receipt and it was for a party of 3. I thought would be easily resolved by the Manager of Root Cellar. WRONG!! He totally refused to do anything. Zero. Not even to Comp a meal or give me the number of his Superior. Indirectly suggesting I was trying to rip off the Restaurant. He broke every rule of good Management. Lost my business, everyone I know and possibly some who read this. read more

The Root Cellar - Very good shrimp and Onion Rings - Southern Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Unfortunately this place was a tale of two visits for me. The first time, I got the pimento cheese burger and it was phenomenal. Probably one of the best burgers I have ever had. Almost a religious experience. On the side, I got the Mac and cheese which was truly sad. Dry - no cheese sauce at all, and slightly burnt. However, the burger was so good I had to go back for another before I left town. This time, the burger was overcooked, dry, and the bun smashed. After the poor Mac and cheese experience, I opted for mashed potatoes, but they too were pretty bad. Bland potatoes and gravy that almost tasted like out of a packet. If the burger had been like the first time it'd be an easy 5 star even with the frankly awful sides. The burger was THAT GOOD the first time. read more

Had the shrimp & grits, it was delicious. Also had the bbq pork eggrolls appetizer. The sauce was mild, but a little Tabasco sauce made it just right. The fried okra was perfection, harder to make than you would think. The cornbread was sweet, i prefer non sweet. The collards were fresh, but without any seasoning. The waiter was very good, super attentive. The coffee was awesome. The only good cup of coffee i have ever had at a restaurant in lexington. read more

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Best fried chicken we've had! We ordered it with the grits on the side thankfully as they were bland and would have taken away from the crisp chicken. We also ordered the buttermilk gravy on the side which was tasty. The side salad is a nice portion and good mix of greens and vegetables, ask for the onions to be on the side because the purple they use are very strong. The pork chop was moist but thin. Ask for the sides the gravy and rice and lima beans were good. The mashed potatoes sticky & the green beans were greasy. We would eat there again but know what to order this time. The server was a young man who was very knowledgeable about the menu but overzealous to get us out of the restaurant. We felt rushed as we had not even put our forks down and he was asking us to bring to go boxes and bringing the check with our plates still half full. read more

I hate to write this review - I ordered fried oysters and French fries - fries were cold and oysters were soggy . My husband ordered shrimp & grits - grits were cold . I think our food may have been sitting for awhile before delivered to table . I really hate to write this review . Maybe it was just a fluke nite . But I wanted to share I thought I knew who the chef was A maybe it's changed read more

Great new restaurant in Lexington! Located where Stephano's used to be on highway 378. Farm fresh food. Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. So glad to have a restaurant like this in our town! Try it out, you will NOT be sorry. read more

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The food was phenomenal and the service was great! Perfect mommy and daughter lunch! Our waitress Elizabeth was new and attentive! I got the catfish BLT and southern egg rolls. My daughter got chicken strips and fries. The portions was generous and tasty. We top it with a moist decadent carrot cake, my taste bud was not disappointed, I will be back with the family! read more

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Kind staff. Flawless chicken sandwich. Wonderful desserts. Family-friendly with staff who make you feel at home. Hand sanitizer available. read more

We've been wanting to try Root Cellar for awhile and finally made it in. We started out with the deviled eggs which were pretty delicious. There were 6 on the plate (6 halves/3 whole eggs) and they were on the small side (probably a medium egg instead of the normal large/extra large egg you'd get at the grocery store), so I'd definitely recommend getting more than one plate if you've got a few people at your table. After finishing the deviled eggs, I waited probably about 15 minutes for my salad to arrive and wondered if the server had forgotten about us. We didn't see him at all during that time (or very much thoughout the entire night) and the restaurant wasn't busy either. Other tables didn't have that experience, so I really think it was just our server. My spinach salad finally arrived and it was delicious. Spinach was fresh and crisp and the dressing was fantastic. I had barely finished the salad when our meals arrived. My husband said his shrimp and grits were tasty and he really enjoyed the sweet potato casserole and the brussel sprouts (had swapped his salad for those). To me, the sweet potato casserole was your typical sugary-sweet sweet potatoes. You know what you're getting when you order them. I wish they did have pecans for a bit of crunch, but no toppings on these. I had the buttermilk chicken with the creamed corn and I swapped out my grits for the roasted root vegetables (that day's veggies were red skinned potatoes). The buttermilk chicken was well spiced, but a bit on the salty side when eaten on its own. The gravy was also a bit on the salty side, so when combined, there was just too much salt in it. That being said, I'd probably order it again. The creamed corn was good and roasted potatoes were great. Overall, we'd go back, but not a favorite. read more

Delicious! The manager Debby is the best. I got a hamburger and it was cooked to perfection. The service was amazing and the staff is so friendly. read more

The food was great, and they accommodated our party of ten well, even tho they were really busy. I definitely recommend making a reservation for a larger party because space is limited, but over a good experience. I would definitely go back. read more

My steak was perfectly cooked! Love the sides and desserts too. Service was prompt despite the fact they were busy. Pleasant experience.

ALWAYS have EXCELLENT food and service here!!!! We have now declared The Root Cellar as our favorite go-to place to eat!! read more

The Root Cellar - This is the BEST salad ever! - Southern Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

This piece of cheesecake cost $6.42. It is probably 1/16 of a cheesecake. I've made plenty of cheesecakes, but never one that costs over $100. Wayy too expensive for wayy too small a slice with wayy too little taste. Save your $6.42 and get some wayy good ice cream at the grocery store. read more

The Root Cellar - Southern Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Great food. Location / dining room needs updating since being taken over from an over used Italian restaurant. The food is a 10 out of 10. This restaurant is being ran by the quality that is being produced from the back of the house (the head chief). That said; the front of the house needs work. If you can see your server chatting with other servers and having no knowledge of the food that they are serving you, then tread lightly and know that this place has an awesome Chief and meh service. Loved the food. read more

Oh my word ! The food and service is extremely goog. Ashley took care of us on a to go order and gave us a sample of a new appetizer that was superb. The beef is so very good , juicy tender and VERY tasty. Big kudos to the chef ! Every item was spot on . read more

My boyfriend and I both ordered The Root Cellar burger. We really didn't know what to expect being that we never ate here and the burger came with a piece of okra on top of the bun which had us like...but when I tell you that was the best burger I think I've ever eaten, believe me. It was huge. Cooked perfectly.. the bacon jam was delicious. It was really a great dish. We will definitely be back. read more

We started with an appetizer that I knew from the get go was bad for us, Fried chicken livers. They were over cooked in the grease & salty. Then I asked for country gravy for them and the waitress said sorry but we only have white and brown gravy. I ordered a Hot Honey chicken sandwich with onion rings. The sandwich had no heat what so ever, and the onion rings were soggy with grease (it was dripping from them). My husband ate the oyster plate and they were even salty. Then after all this we were billed for a meal that I was unable to eat! Avoid this place at all costs! read more

My son and I decided to give this little local place a try. There is a specials board and a great menu to choose from. This is simple food done right. The creamed corn, the sweet tater casserole, the buttermilk chicken with fantastic white gravy, the hand cut French fries, the fried perfectly seasoned flounder was all fresh and home made. There is something for everyone here. This is my new place. read more

What an awesome little gem of a place we found. The food was hot and excellent, the service was fast and very polite. The atmosphere is comfortable, the decor is adorable, and the smell is wonderful. Very fresh food, very fresh flavor. We ordered the butter fried chicken and it was the best tasting piece of white meat ever, juicy and the right amount of salty and buttery. The best corn bread ever! read more

The Root Cellar - The butter fried chicken, yams, fries, baked potatoe, and mashed potatoes and gravy. So incredibly yummy...all of it! - Southern Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

We were calling around for a parter of seven for dinner. First calls was told we would be seat together and no wait.( Friday night at 5 pm ) this was already starting out great. We walked in a were seated the menu was clear and had great information about what was in the dish and that it is locally grown. We were out with the kids and the server ( Tyler ) was nice to answer there questions and take time to really ask what they liked and wanted. We all tried something different. I had the salmon blackened and it was great. The others in the group had oysters , steak, burgers and all were with it. The salad was nice and they have a home made dressing with strawberries vinaigrette and bacon. ( sounds off ) but the best ever and my mother in-law ask if they sell it and the owner come out with some to take home. It was that good. The service was fast and friendly and the food was great. We will be back to try more and get photos to post. .....also the cheesecake red velvet was a big WOW for us too. Can wait to go back. read more

We had never been here before so we decided to meet out friends on a Monday night. My boyfriend and one of our friends got the fish and chips entree, it was supposed to come with a salad and the waitress we had was so rude about everything. Once my boyfriend and our friend saw everybody around us getting salads they asked if they could get their salads also, she told him that a lot of people didn't want salads and she didn't bring it to them normally unless they asked, that's why she didn't bring it and was upset that she had to go them. We had to constantly ask for our drinks to be refilled and she was frustrated every time we asked her. Once we got our food the burger I got was completely black and not very good. We were there for 2 hours and weren't pleased at all when everybody around us that was sat after us was leaving. read more

If you like low-quality cafeteria food, this is the place for you! It's dark, smells like fried food, but actually all of the food tasted just fine, except the fried okra, it was spectacular, the ingredients just seem to be really low quality. If you want southern comfort food, stick to the Cracker Barrel. read more

I've been here three or four times now. It's usually a fantastic experience - (once got the ahi salad and was really disappointed.)Tonight's was one of the better meals. My hubby had the Root Cellar Burger - he never gets anything different. It's like dessert with the bacon bourbon jam and goat cheese and fried green tomato it's delicious. I had the hot honey chicken sandwich which was good but I didn't actually taste any hot or honey. But luckily the chicken itself was delicious with yummy batter. Loaded baked potato was dry unfortunately. Kale side salad was super delicious. The best thing on the menu is probably the southern fried egg rolls. They are so so good and crispy. read more

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Horrible. Used to go here and have good food. Last time we were there it was awful. Food came out cold and didn't have good presentation. I would not go back here read more

Terrible customer service. Placed an online order and it processed and charged. Never got a confirmation and they wouldn't answer the phone. Called the other store and they said they are open and should be fine. Got there, order was cancelled, because they had internet issues. No apologies, they didn't care. They have no clue how to properly manage online ordering or use social media. Avoid at all costs. read more