Rustic Root - Reviews

OH MAN IS IT SO HARD TO GET DRINKS HERE LOL Long story short, I've been here 3 times but have only ordered something once. read more OH MAN IS IT SO HARD TO GET DRINKS HERE LOL Long story short, I've been here 3 times but have only ordered something once.

I debated for some time between giving this restaurant 1 star or 2 stars. read more I debated for some time between giving this restaurant 1 star or 2 stars.

This is a must for anyone visiting or living in san diego. read more This is a must for anyone visiting or living in san diego.

Excellent evening. Nick was an attentive waiter, he attended to all of our needs. Wonderful evening! read more Excellent evening. Nick was an attentive waiter, he attended to all of our needs. Wonderful evening!

We have reserved an anniversary dinner. Ruth's Chris doesn't disappoint. The food was great, the service was great and the ambience was nice. This was a first v... read more We have reserved an anniversary dinner. Ruth's Chris doesn't disappoint. The food was great, the service was great and the ambience was nice. This was a first visit to this location on LaCantera Parkway. The downside was that my vehicle was broken into and the rest of our evening plans were ruined. Signs said measured with the camera - not necessarily true. The buildings are measured. Of course, Ruth's Chris wasn't really to blame, but waiting an hour to report it as we live a bit outside of SA was definitely a downer. Next time - UBER for sure.

The food at this restaurant is quite good, with only a few small complaints. However, the service is fantastic! I particularly enjoyed the aesthetic of the plac... read more The food at this restaurant is quite good, with only a few small complaints. However, the service is fantastic! I particularly enjoyed the aesthetic of the place. We sat on the roof where the vibe was great thanks to the music. There was no waiting time for brunch, which was a plus. I ordered the Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken, which exceeded my expectations. The baby kale, shaved parmesan, roasted tomatoes, pine nuts, sourdough crackers, and Caesar dressing all came together beautifully. The chicken was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. The addition of roasted tomatoes added a nice touch to the salad. The homemade Caesar dressing was creamy and delicious. The server even brought me an extra side salad at no cost, which was a nice surprise. The only complaint I had was that the sourdough crackers were overly oily. My husband ordered the Greek chicken wrap and loved it. He was impressed by how well all the flavors complemented each other. The hummus in the wrap was also very tasty. He opted for a side salad instead of potatoes or fries, which was a good choice. Overall, the service was excellent and the food was enjoyable, with a few minor issues. My husband also enjoyed the Passport (Pineapple Passionfruit Hard Cider) as his drink choice.

The restaurant has a lively atmosphere. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful. I ordered the spicy salmon dish, which was delicious and light. However,... read more The restaurant has a lively atmosphere. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful. I ordered the spicy salmon dish, which was delicious and light. However, I wasn't a fan of the appetizer, the heirloom tomato burrata. The cheese was lacking flavor and left me wanting more.

What an experience. I must have my first espresso martini here, and it was absolutely one of the best things I got. We have a handful of apps and from what I ca... read more What an experience. I must have my first espresso martini here, and it was absolutely one of the best things I got. We have a handful of apps and from what I can remember, the Pork Belly was the best we ate in a long time, highly recommended to get a roof seat on this place

We waited for a roof top table, even when the main dining area was basically empty and were happy to wait for ten minutes, the vibe was great and service dynami... read more We waited for a roof top table, even when the main dining area was basically empty and were happy to wait for ten minutes, the vibe was great and service dynamics. The food came quickly after the order, a little too fast. Large selection of drinks and appetizers, but I would prefer a few more meat and poultry options for the Entrees selection. The appetizers are generous, we ordered the spicy shrimps, burrata and Mac and cheese. It hit the spot. The appetizers met us until a few of us shared a gut. The fried chicken was moist and tasty, so the scallops with cauliflower and the lobster pasta were. Total good experience.

Hipster/rustic type vibe with fusion food but it works. They have many classics as well as twists on originals. Drinks are good and the desserts are to die for.... read more Hipster/rustic type vibe with fusion food but it works. They have many classics as well as twists on originals. Drinks are good and the desserts are to die for. Live music and efficient but friendly waitstaff. Smack in the middle of the gaslamp quarter.