Nice cozy atmosphere with great service. The wine selection is HUGE and there's something for everyone's liking. Wait time was long for a Friday night but it was totally worth the experience. Waitstaff is excellent - friendly, and professional. The fried almonds were so good and can be a great pairing for the wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Wine Flight, Chardonnay
Joseph M
Delicious food, friendly service, and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie Clough
This place is just amazing. Went here for the second time last night for a birthday dinner for a friend (4 of us). We had the bread service, oysters, burrata, ricotta gnocci, 2 burgers, the pork schnitzel, and both desserts---YOLO. I did not take pics bc I was drunk. We had a few bottles of wine as well--both amazing. This place is just awesome. Great for date night or special occasions. Wine, food, ambiance, service all top notch. The burger is my second favorite burger in the city after Au Cheval. It's a must order IMO. I had the pork schnitzel for the first time and HOLY SMOKES. Fire. Amazing. A top dish. Must order. I hope they keep it on the menu. Order it. I'll be back and hopefully soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Graham Law
I got so sauced at rootstock. Great place to chill with the boys. Brianna is a goated bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Khregg
The burger may be the best kept
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Akshay Sonparote
One of the best burgers in the city for sure and amazing service to match!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki Dumas
Fun, With very sophisticated food but very approachable and great wine , liquor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scarlet Lamb
went to Rootstock last Saturday and had an amazing time. There was a huge selection of drinks to pick from and I loved the food menu options. Even something simple like the bread service with garlic confit butter was delish!
Erica T.
Incredible burger. I don't say this lightly but might be the best in Chicago. Comes with a wonderfully dressed salad, the most incredible pickles and jalapeños. Perfection.
Dana Lewis
Best restaurant in the city! Perfect food, wine and atmosphere.
One of my favorite restaurants in chicago. Even the olives!!! (I hate olives) I love the olives here, too!! And the burger is in my top 5 burgers in the Midwest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grassfed Burger, Dashi Steamed Mussels and Clams with Tasso Fennel Arbol Grilled Baguette and Anchovy Butter, Ravioli
Elgin B.
The atmosphere is everything. It's the first date night of 2024, and we're starting this off with a bang. My date invited me to this fantastic rustic, divvy, yet excellent spot in Logan Square called Rootstock. Parking was quite simple. I believe in the wintertime you have to enter through the side. The restaurant/ bar is just the right size, and all the tables are differently styled dining room tables perfect for groups of 4. We went around 6:30 pm, so the different crowd started coming in, but it didn't feel too busy. The menu was simple but had a variety of wine and beer options. I went for an old fashioned to start and date got the wine. She was raving about the burger, so I had to see for myself. I have to admit it was by far one of the best cooked-to-perfection burgers I've had in a good while. My only critique is the sweet pickles; I would prefer dill. The fries were also great. For dessert, we started with an apple crumble, which we quickly found out wasn't for us. We thought the top was cream cheese or icing, only to realize it was some cut of cheese that didn't sit right without taste buds. It was more savory than sweet. Our waiter was accommodating and switched us to the chocolate cake, which was a significant improvement. It was just the right amount of sweetness, but depending on your relationship with oil, you may or may not be a fan of the spread of the plate. Overall, it was a great first experience. That burger alone was worth my evening. Great conversation, food, and a relaxed atmosphere are worth your Thursday night. 4 1/2 out of 5
Stephan C.
Very cozy. Very delicious food. Great services. I wish more up to date beer menu on the website. It's too dark to read the menu. Pretty good shrimp cocktail sauce. Unique skate cheeks dish, so good. Picanha, here is something else, just the perfect balance of flavors. Great portion. Great for sharing.
Greg G.
Great service. Small but boisterous atmosphere. We enjoyed $500 worth of food and left nothing behind. Everything was exceptional. Take note though that the shrimps are MASSIVE.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassandra Yarnall
This place has been my favorite restaurant for a decade (literally).It's a great place to go with a couple of friends to share small plates. The menu changes often & the dishes are interesting & delicious every time I go. Boquerones are unexpectedly delicious, and they work wonders with root vegetables. The burger, as mentioned in several reviews, is really excellent.
Nice cozy atmosphere with great service. The wine selection is HUGE and there's something for everyone's liking. Wait time was long for a Friday night but it was totally worth the experience. Waitstaff is excellent - friendly, and professional. The fried almonds were so good and can be a great pairing for the wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Wine Flight, Chardonnay
Delicious food, friendly service, and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is just amazing. Went here for the second time last night for a birthday dinner for a friend (4 of us). We had the bread service, oysters, burrata, ricotta gnocci, 2 burgers, the pork schnitzel, and both desserts---YOLO. I did not take pics bc I was drunk. We had a few bottles of wine as well--both amazing. This place is just awesome. Great for date night or special occasions. Wine, food, ambiance, service all top notch. The burger is my second favorite burger in the city after Au Cheval. It's a must order IMO. I had the pork schnitzel for the first time and HOLY SMOKES. Fire. Amazing. A top dish. Must order. I hope they keep it on the menu. Order it. I'll be back and hopefully soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got so sauced at rootstock. Great place to chill with the boys. Brianna is a goated bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The burger may be the best kept
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best burgers in the city for sure and amazing service to match!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun, With very sophisticated food but very approachable and great wine , liquor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
went to Rootstock last Saturday and had an amazing time. There was a huge selection of drinks to pick from and I loved the food menu options. Even something simple like the bread service with garlic confit butter was delish!
Incredible burger. I don't say this lightly but might be the best in Chicago. Comes with a wonderfully dressed salad, the most incredible pickles and jalapeños. Perfection.
Best restaurant in the city! Perfect food, wine and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of my favorite restaurants in chicago. Even the olives!!! (I hate olives) I love the olives here, too!! And the burger is in my top 5 burgers in the Midwest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grassfed Burger, Dashi Steamed Mussels and Clams with Tasso Fennel Arbol Grilled Baguette and Anchovy Butter, Ravioli
The atmosphere is everything. It's the first date night of 2024, and we're starting this off with a bang. My date invited me to this fantastic rustic, divvy, yet excellent spot in Logan Square called Rootstock. Parking was quite simple. I believe in the wintertime you have to enter through the side. The restaurant/ bar is just the right size, and all the tables are differently styled dining room tables perfect for groups of 4. We went around 6:30 pm, so the different crowd started coming in, but it didn't feel too busy. The menu was simple but had a variety of wine and beer options. I went for an old fashioned to start and date got the wine. She was raving about the burger, so I had to see for myself. I have to admit it was by far one of the best cooked-to-perfection burgers I've had in a good while. My only critique is the sweet pickles; I would prefer dill. The fries were also great. For dessert, we started with an apple crumble, which we quickly found out wasn't for us. We thought the top was cream cheese or icing, only to realize it was some cut of cheese that didn't sit right without taste buds. It was more savory than sweet. Our waiter was accommodating and switched us to the chocolate cake, which was a significant improvement. It was just the right amount of sweetness, but depending on your relationship with oil, you may or may not be a fan of the spread of the plate. Overall, it was a great first experience. That burger alone was worth my evening. Great conversation, food, and a relaxed atmosphere are worth your Thursday night. 4 1/2 out of 5
Very cozy. Very delicious food. Great services. I wish more up to date beer menu on the website. It's too dark to read the menu. Pretty good shrimp cocktail sauce. Unique skate cheeks dish, so good. Picanha, here is something else, just the perfect balance of flavors. Great portion. Great for sharing.
Great service. Small but boisterous atmosphere. We enjoyed $500 worth of food and left nothing behind. Everything was exceptional. Take note though that the shrimps are MASSIVE.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has been my favorite restaurant for a decade (literally).It's a great place to go with a couple of friends to share small plates. The menu changes often & the dishes are interesting & delicious every time I go. Boquerones are unexpectedly delicious, and they work wonders with root vegetables. The burger, as mentioned in several reviews, is really excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5