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Roots Restaurant & Bar
Last updated 9.30.09
What People Are Saying About Roots Restaurant & Bar
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In Short – The dining room here features sleek chrome-and-walnut chairs paired with ash tables as well as romantic booths made private by a woven copper divider. Stylish guests sip cocktails in the spacious lounge anchored by an impressive granite bar. Chef-owner Brad Root interprets Northwest cuisine with a French accent. The cassoulet of beans comes with house-made sausage, smoky bacon and duck confit. Meat falls off the bone of the beef short ribs bathed in port sauce.
12/19/09
bait and switch?
by anoneater at Citysearch
6 of us had brunch at Roots. 3 of us ordered the homemade corned beef hash with grain mustard. All of us got stringed beef over come cubed/chopped potatoes. No mustard, no evidence of corned beef. The beef was not fresh. Not appetizing looking.
- Pros: very good service
- Cons: overpriced for the value
09/14/09
Wonderful experience, great service, incredible value!
by biker41 at Citysearch
My husband and I went there a week ago for dinner - we'd never been but had heard friends rave about Roots. I loved the ambiance - classy but comfortable but the food was really the star of the show!
I started off with a pineapple cilantro margarita - it was spicy and delicious, well-balanced, a really well-made drink. My husband and I shared the crab and avocado appetizer with vermouth viniagrette - when it arrived we were both surprised at how many huge fresh chunks of crab there were. It was delicious and after we took a bite we both looked at the menu again because we couldn't believe it was only $11. It doesn't happen often, but I just love getting really fantastic food for a great price - it makes me happy. :)
Our server was very helpful and attentive as well - she knew her wine, offered me samples and helped me pick out a glass that went with my short ribs, which I had next.
They were served with some delicious greens, root vegetables and pickled horseradish - the ribs were
meltingly tender with the perfect amount of fat mouthfeel without it feeling fatty at all. Plus, once again the portion was huge - I had a full dinner plus a big lunch out of the leftovers. The amount of value you get for the price at Roots really amazed me.
Especially since our meal had that 'certain something' ...you know how you can tell when the chef really cares about their creations? It's hard to put your finger on but you know it when you taste it. Roots has got it. Thanks for a wonderful evening - we will definitely be back.
- Pros: well-crafted, well thought out cuisine
12/18/08
good food, bad service
by PacificNorthWest at Citysearch
This place is awesome. Roots and 360 are sister restaurants. Roots has excellent happy hour. I have been to lunch and dinner and Roots and always had good experience b/c of very tasty food. The service on the other hand is RUDE. The wait staff is very rude, slow and obnoxious. If they get some people who are friendly on the wait staff, they will have a good turn around.
- Pros: Food, Parkind, Ambience
- Cons: Service
The Details on Roots Restaurant & Bar
The Extras:
The restaurant offers a bar menu, children's menu, Sunday brunch, patio dining and a private room for parties of up to 30.
What to Drink:
The refreshing Jin Jin Drop is a tart and fragrant mix of Tanqueray, muddled ginger, lemon and lime. The Mochatini is a potent combination of vodka, Kahlua and Godiva chocolate liquor with chilled espresso.
Parking:
The restaurant is located on the border of Camas and Vancouver, with ample free parking.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Fine Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Hidden Find, People Watching, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Open 7 Days
