I just moved here a year ago & Ive always passed the Root Cellar & never knew what it was. My friend suggested we go for some dinner last night & I was more than pleased with my experience! I ordered the root cellar burger & a baked potato & it was fantastic! The burger was a great portion size, super fresh & cooked exactly the way I ordered. I was in love with the goat cheese & bacon bourbon jam!! Definitely a great combination. My potato was also delicious & had all the toppings. Our server was very sweet & timely with seating us, taking our order & checking on us. Im excited to go back! My only suggestions would be to make it stand out a little more on the road & a little more decor on the inside to make it cozier. Otherwise I loved it and will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
N. Leslie
Ordered take out and was very disappointed. The shrimp and grits serving was shockingly tiny compared to the price. The chicken, Swiss, avocado sandwhich was dry and the smallest piece of chicken I’ve ever been served. Will not be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Reuben ALLEN
The Fish and Chips is awful!!!!!!!!!!! I told the server after just one bite; she asked if I wanted her to get someone and I tried to be nice and replied no. Each bite after that got worse so I said go ahead and get someone so they can see. They wouldn'teven come from the back and told the server to take it to show her. We never did get to speak to a manager and I think that is crappy!!!!!!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Clayton Odham
This is not coming from a place of anger or bad intent.Our previous visits to the root cellar were 4-5 stars easily. Today we ordered what we normally order. The fried chicken was ok but the grits were cold and lumpy. The beans that they charge $4 for looked and tasted like they came out of a can. The macaroni and cheese was cold and flavorless. And the cornbread they are known for also was cold and not pleasing. Overall, the person who prepared our food had absolutely no care about how our food tasted. There was no love in our food. It was a disappointment because the root cellar is usually solid choice for good food. Again, this is not coming from a negative perspective of someone who wants to damage the reputation of the root cellar. I hope they read this and make the necessary corrections for the food to return to it's prior goodness. For the price of the meal, they really should make a better effort.
Candice Indiano
The Root Cellar burger is the best burger I’ve ever ate. There isn’t a time I’ve ate there that it’s been bad. I always do take out too- I can’t imagine how it could get any better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dayle Oakley
Anytime I’m in the Cayce/Lexington area I make it a point to eat here.any times I am with my tennis team. They have all loved it! The last time I came, my husband was with me and both of us had great meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donald Dixon
But I favor that place I've been going there for some years now
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Jennings
I had the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich and it was awesome. It’s not a true Nashville hot because a real one is really hot, but I was ok with this. The flavors made up for it.
We were sadly disappointed. We placed order to pickup. Vegetable plate & fried livers. The baked potato was from the day before I’m guessing it was brown and warmed up in microwave. The Mac & cheese was not freshly made.. warmed from lunch. Cream of corn was good. The small piece of corn bread was excellent. The livers were almost burned. Cost $38.00 .. Restaurant is slowly going down hill. I wish they could get the spark back from when they first opened.. 9-5-25
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Scott Douglas
Great service, great food, great prices, and great atmosphere
First time at this restaurant. Entrees were good (hamburger steak and grilled salmon)side dishes were cold inc., sautéed brussel sprouts which looked and tasted like frozen Brussel sprouts. Husband's mac and cheese was not hot and the sweet potato casserole was not sweet at all. They weren't busy when we visited. Too pricey for underwhelming side dishes. We won't return!
I just moved here a year ago & Ive always passed the Root Cellar & never knew what it was. My friend suggested we go for some dinner last night & I was more than pleased with my experience! I ordered the root cellar burger & a baked potato & it was fantastic! The burger was a great portion size, super fresh & cooked exactly the way I ordered. I was in love with the goat cheese & bacon bourbon jam!! Definitely a great combination. My potato was also delicious & had all the toppings. Our server was very sweet & timely with seating us, taking our order & checking on us. Im excited to go back! My only suggestions would be to make it stand out a little more on the road & a little more decor on the inside to make it cozier. Otherwise I loved it and will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered take out and was very disappointed. The shrimp and grits serving was shockingly tiny compared to the price. The chicken, Swiss, avocado sandwhich was dry and the smallest piece of chicken I’ve ever been served. Will not be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
The Fish and Chips is awful!!!!!!!!!!! I told the server after just one bite; she asked if I wanted her to get someone and I tried to be nice and replied no. Each bite after that got worse so I said go ahead and get someone so they can see. They wouldn'teven come from the back and told the server to take it to show her. We never did get to speak to a manager and I think that is crappy!!!!!!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
This is not coming from a place of anger or bad intent.Our previous visits to the root cellar were 4-5 stars easily. Today we ordered what we normally order. The fried chicken was ok but the grits were cold and lumpy. The beans that they charge $4 for looked and tasted like they came out of a can. The macaroni and cheese was cold and flavorless. And the cornbread they are known for also was cold and not pleasing. Overall, the person who prepared our food had absolutely no care about how our food tasted. There was no love in our food. It was a disappointment because the root cellar is usually solid choice for good food. Again, this is not coming from a negative perspective of someone who wants to damage the reputation of the root cellar. I hope they read this and make the necessary corrections for the food to return to it's prior goodness. For the price of the meal, they really should make a better effort.
The Root Cellar burger is the best burger I’ve ever ate. There isn’t a time I’ve ate there that it’s been bad. I always do take out too- I can’t imagine how it could get any better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anytime I’m in the Cayce/Lexington area I make it a point to eat here.any times I am with my tennis team. They have all loved it! The last time I came, my husband was with me and both of us had great meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
But I favor that place I've been going there for some years now
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich and it was awesome. It’s not a true Nashville hot because a real one is really hot, but I was ok with this. The flavors made up for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RIP Blair Sims
Great service and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were sadly disappointed. We placed order to pickup. Vegetable plate & fried livers. The baked potato was from the day before I’m guessing it was brown and warmed up in microwave. The Mac & cheese was not freshly made.. warmed from lunch. Cream of corn was good. The small piece of corn bread was excellent. The livers were almost burned. Cost $38.00 .. Restaurant is slowly going down hill. I wish they could get the spark back from when they first opened.. 9-5-25
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great service, great food, great prices, and great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Southern Egg Rolls, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, The Root Cellar Burger
Very good food at a reasonable cost
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
First time at this restaurant. Entrees were good (hamburger steak and grilled salmon)side dishes were cold inc., sautéed brussel sprouts which looked and tasted like frozen Brussel sprouts. Husband's mac and cheese was not hot and the sweet potato casserole was not sweet at all. They weren't busy when we visited. Too pricey for underwhelming side dishes.
We won't return!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
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