Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

One of my favorite restaurants in the city! Warm, inviting, and unassuming—the food is incredible and the wine menu is extensive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came here because of the rave reviews online and I always like to research restaurants that are allergy friendly for my wife. To say that I was disappointed is an understatement. Not only did the wait staff seem uninterested in our table, but they were also genuinely not able to accomplish the simple decency of getting back to my wife about a food allergy that she asked about at the beginning of the meal. To top it off, a burger at any restaurant should be easy task to heat to the appropriate temperature. It took the chefs three times to cook a medium burger and the first two times it came out rare, which is ridiculous because it also took them 25 minutes for each attempt. I never like to write a poor review, but the fact that they did not do the bare minimum to make sure my wife’s allergy was appropriate and messed up the cook temperature is enough to warn others be cautious when eating here. They did not even acknowledge or apologize for the inconvenience. The full price for the burger that we paid, and the 1 hr 15 min to get it right without confirming it was safe for consumption, is why I am so disappointed in writing this review.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

My favorite burger that I’ve ever had in the city. I could not believe how incredible this place was. Got a pretty cheap bottle considering the quality and it was perfect. Everything else on the menu looked amazing and I can’t wait to come back and try the rest. Our server was not around very much but it seemed like he had the entire restaurant to himself so he did great all things considered.

Amazing every time. Get anything on the menu and your won’t be disappointed

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rootstock is kind of place you gate keep, but I will not be like the Reddit hive mind of mouth breathers. Go here with friends and family, and enjoy some of the best food in the city. Spread the word!

You can expect a slight wait especially at prime time but it’s well worth it.

The kitchen team is killing it at the moment, they’re putting out amazing food with character and precision.

The service staff are pleasant, attentive but not clingy.

Really interesting and fantastic wine list, ask them for a suggestion and they’ll steer you in the best direction.

The menu changes often, always check their website, if something is seasonal, get it, the chefs are really pushing for the best/most in season products ergo the best at that moment dishes.

Go here, enjoy yourselves, share with the people you care about the most.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

great place, delicious burger, and good wine. Would recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Best burger in the city. Amazing wine, the menu changes daily. You must have the burger, it will change your life.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great oysters, burgers, wines. Love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A local gem. Rootstock, never change. Get the pasta and dessert. They change frequently.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great craft beer and amazing food. Cool vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been going here for YEARS.
Best Burger I've ever had.
I live in Ohio and still recommend this place to friends!!
We literally drove here from Ohio just to eat here today.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unsuspecting location in Humboldt park with top tier food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

My favorite spot in the entire city. Great people, excellent food and not pretentious...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've lived nearby for years and finally stopped in the other night! Really comfortable and nice vibe, felt a little bit like NYC with the sidewalk seating. Burger was delicious, fry portion was pretty big. We split the burger and it was a nice light dinner for two.

Burger could be argued by a reasonable person to be the best in city limits. Staff are very kind and attentive. Solid wine selection. Unfilitered on draft. Whats not to like?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5