Rootstock

Rootstock is a new american restaurant Humboldt Park Chicago located in United States.

9 / 10
169
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  • Phone

    (773) 292-1616

  • Website

    rootstockbar.com

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  • Type

    New American Restaurant

Address

954 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd) Chicago , IL 60622 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 57


Keywords:

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Chefs Feed

"All of Chef Duncan 's steak dishes (and I've had several) hit all five tastes in this kind of harmony that's pretty, satisfying, and light, while not being precious at all." Chef Jason Hammel Read more

AFAR Media

I love this place and if you don't see anything familiar on the menu, go ahead and ask. They really know their stuff. PS: brunch is fantastic & served until 4pm. Read more

LaShelle Mikesell

Oysters , Hand cut fries , Burrata w/ citrus , charred broccolini , Charcuterie , Catalpa Grove pork loin w/ roasted mushroom , treviso & mustard cream, Skatewing w/ fresno pepper , spinach , and poppy seed

kate reader

One of the top 3 burgers I've ever eaten. This place is a fraction of the cost of most places with similar menus & so delicious. Low key , inviting dining area, killer alcohol selection, great service.

Time Out Chicago

The menu at this alcove contains descriptions of an impressive selection of wine and beer . Thanks to the small plates served until 1am, this is a warm neighborhood place you won't want to leave. Read more

Satish

Endearing neighborhood jaunt with great service, locally sourced ingredients and good food. Tip: Get the Burger and the Fries with the garlic aioli !

Time Out Chicago

Ex-Lula chef Duncan Biddulph's food is distinctive and beautiful, from the Roman-style semolina gnocchi with hazelnuts to the delicate corn crêpes to the hanger steak with seasonal vegetables . Read more

Chefs Feed

"You can taste the quality of the meat they use. Bacon aioli , Werp lettuce, a side of fries , and a beer , and you're good."- Noah Sandoval Read more

Time Out Chicago

Very fine housemade cheese sticks , crunchy salads and a comprehensive list of Midwestern beers make for a spot that is surprisingly quality (especially when you consider the fratty atmosphere). Read more

Eater

If you're not serious about great wine , beer and locally sourced , seasonal small plates , this chill Humboldt Park spot will convert you. [Eater 38 Member]

Alison

Great service and ambience- it's a laid-back bar with a well - edited beer and wine selection . For the small plates , try the mussels , frites and pork belly banh mi !

Amanda Gilmore

Best Charcuterie in Chicago hands down - excellent wine and beer list ! I love this place!

Guillaume Beaulieu

Good cheese and charcuteries , large choice of good beer .

Temple Shepard

Love sitting at the bar and chatting with the friendly waitstaff . Very comfortable atmosphere .

Time Out Chicago

The hanger steak at Rootstock is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more

Max Mearsheimer

Do the three and three (three meats three cheeses ) the best board in the city .

Shannon Jeropke

Winner of Best Wine Bar presented by Segura Viudas at the 2017 Time Out Chicago Bar Awards.

Martin

Morels w/ Honeycomb Tripe , Bacon , Fresh Garbanzos, Green Garlic and Sarvecchio

Sam Klingberg

Producer driven list with some of the best prices in town . The patio is a must in the summer.

Lulu A

Excellent Charcuterie Board & White Anchovies w/ Crostini quite good.

@chowbelle

Try the burger . I beg of you... Also, the grilled cheese is spectacular!

Rose L.

Mussels are fabulous! And to echo all the other posts it is the best burger in the city !

Martin

Artichokes “á la grecque” w/ Smoked Fluke, Preserved Mushrooms , Sorrel and Sarvecchio

benjamin dickinson

every thing is good, great service, amazing value

Brian MacQueen

Laid-back hangout with interesting wine and beer list . The food menu focuses on some well-made small plates , and as a bonus, the kitchen is open until 1 a.m.

jaehad

If you're a fan of seafood , you have to try the Grilled Octopus ... it's amazing!

Mazda

Delicious food to pair with an impressive liquor selection or wines from around the world.

Colleen Hughes

Best burger in the city . Really. Also, the garlic aoili for the fries is tasty.

PnPPhat S.

Accepting all major credit cards except American ExpressNo dress codeStreet parking accessiblenot accept reservations

Cyndie Carlson

Great** wine list , atmosphere & food!

xcav8tr

Very good bloody Mary's . Spicy .

Chefs Feed

Susan Goss, chef of West Town Tavern, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Charcuterie platter. Read more

Rose L.

Try the swan creek burger bet in the city !

Jessi Langsen

Best burger in the city . You heard me.

tashia nelson

the chicken pate on the appetizer menu was the highlight!

Brad Chmielewski

Order The Full Charcuterie Plate

Time Out Chicago

Eat this: Remy Ayesh's bar food is some of the best bar bites in the city . Read more

Matt Latourelle

Great vibe/ambience

Mark Lindzy

Best burger in Chicago!

Graham Siegel

OMG all the roasted beets .

Ben LeClair

Pork shoulder rocked my world! That's the best thing I've had in a long time.

eitan shay

my fav' neighborhood joint. great food, great alcohol , and great service!

Shannon Jeropke

Order the 2010 Tire Pe Diem Bordeaux .

Frank B.

THE best burger in the city - totally.

Curt Myers

Piraat ale is excellent.

Bum Squad DJz Worldwide

Great drinks.. Thank you!

Jenn B

Get the Bonarda Oltrepo Pavese.

Anthony Kahny

Try the muscles !

John Wilhelm

Ask them to turn on the AC ! Whew....

Brady Knippenberg

Burgers , in fact, are good.

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