Rustic Root

Food 7/10Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10Came here for my cousins birthday and food was ok. Prices a little on the pricey side and portions on the smaller side. I don't think I'd come here to eat again. Maybe just for some drinks. Our waiter was nice and so was the ambiance. Loved the rooftop vibe.

I decided to stop in for some cocktails. And cocktails were decent. Meaning there was enough alcohol and not watered down. Flavorful as well. Our waiter was pretty fast since we were on the lookout area. Ambience had loud music. Not too hi tempo but enough that it's not dead. LolI would come back.

Ambiance: fun and flashy ambiance. Perfect for groups, birthday parties, bachelorette brunches, etc. there is a ton of space but we chose to sit upstairs. The upstairs has plenty of shade, seating, and a lil view. Service: the place is popular so be expected to wait at least 20 mins for your order to be completed. The service is otherwise great! Tasha was our server: she was very personable and gave us solid food recommendations. The manager also stopped by our table to ask how our experience was. Food: we went for the brunch menu. Breakfast Sandwich: the flavors of this sandwich are great and the side potatoes were good although I preferred my husband Parmesan fries. The homemade sausage and arugula add great flavor but be advised that the sausage patty is as thick as a burger patty. Being that this sandwich has an over easy egg on top, you can expect it to be quite messy so not recommended for a first date. Breakfast burger: similar to the sandwich but with a beef patty instead of sausage and also very messy. My husband was a bit, eh about it. The fries were bomb tho. Cocktails: loved the espresso martinis! Bloody Mary's were alright. We didn't get the mimosa flight but we saw it and the presentation and options looked amazing. If I return: i would order Benedict, looked delicious. I would try the mimosa flight and would definitely have the espresso martinis again.All in all a great experience

I came across Rustic Root walking around Gaslamp looking for somewhere to eat for dinner. I was immediately drawn to the 5th street outdoor seating rather than the rooftop to enjoy the sunshine setting and people watching... bingo that's the ambiance I was looking for. My server was very helpful when I told him I'm a newbie to Rustic Root. I appreciated his insight and his frequent checks on me...right on that's the customer service I was looking for. A major plus for me was the Comic-Con menu. I ordered the Lavender Haze, Roasted Atlantic Salmon, and Firecracker Shrimp...OMG that's the food and cocktail I was looking for. I really really enjoyed eating my Rustic Root dinner while being surrounded by the care-free Comic-Con vibe.

Pappaardellle 9/10 (small shell in dish)FireCracker Shrimp (10/10)Caesar Salad (10/10)

4.5 Came here for Mother's Day. My hubby made reservations. It was nice because they tried to make it special by giving Mothers a small and cute bouquet, then taking a photo and putting it into a wooden frame. The restaurant is cute. I would have loved to sit on the outside booths but they said they were reserved for bigger parties. Totally understand. We were on the high tables by the outside anyway.We ordered the following...RUSTIC EGG PLATE - two local farm eggs any style, rustic breakfast potatoes,english muffin, arugula salad, choice of bacon. BREAKFAST SANDWICH -brioche bun, arugula, house made sausage patty,mustard aioli, sunny-side up local farm egg, jarlsberg, swiss, rustic breakfast potatoesEggs Benedict -english muffin, mustard hollandaise, arugula, rustic breakfast potatoesSMOKED PORK BELLY cilantro, smoked paprikaBLUEBERRY PANCAKES -fresh blueberries, bourbon blueberry vanilla compoteMy overall experience was great. The ambiance was nice and welcoming. The service was fantastic, the food presentation was awesome and all delicious.

Brunching here was a completely impromptu, unplanned thing and I'm so glad we chose this place! Our original brunch spot was way too packed at 10:30am with over an hour wait. We walked a block or two away through a small crafts/farmers market and ended up in front of Rustic Root, where the hostess let me know that their rooftop area was opening up any minute now at 11 and it was first come first serve. We were seated at a very relaxed and comfy area overlooking the street downstairs. The server was extremely nice. The menu had good food and beverage offerings. We loved the Bubbles & Berries mimosa platter. The pork belly fried rice was just ok but everyone else's breakfast plates were delicious. My only complaint would be that it took a long time for the food to come out. However, the server was so sweet and kept us updated constantly. I will definitely be back for brunch one day and hopefully

After walking around Main Street in DTSD, Rosie and I ended up here. We liked the upstairs patio and the menu looked good. We asked to sit on a sofa next to the balcony for the view. Our server was very nice and answered all of our questions after we looked through the menu. We weren't that hungry so we ordered appies to share. *Roasted Brussels Sprouts - 5/5*Creamed Corn - 5/5*Wedge Salad - 5/5 *Crab Cake - 5/5Drinks - after mulling over the menu and tasting the sangria I went with the Lavender Haze - $16. Not impressed. Very small and frankly boring Rosie got the Dirty Cola $15 which tasted more like a slurpee at 7-11. Other than that, we were very happy with our choice. *Younger crowd*Lounge vibe*Good Service*Moderately priced

You can't beat So Cal with its sunny weather days. A restaurant's ambiance is enhanced with a rooftop bar. We walked around and chose this location for the menu and cocktails. It was a bonus that we got to sit by the firepit, located on the upper level. We ordered some appetizers to share and some drinks. The Wedge Salad was very good, with Brussel Sprouts, Crab Cakes and Creamed Corn. I don't know what happened to all the photos, I think we were too busy chatting to save them!! Our service was very good and the food and drinks did not disappoint. except, I had a Dirty Cola, which has Bourbon, coke, and vanilla liquor. My friend had a Martini (it looked pretty, tasted good, but was not chilled).The Gaslamp District has something for everyone. Do shop and Dine when you're in the area and don't forget to tell 'em that Rosemary sent ya!!

Okay WOW this breakfast was incredible!!! My sandwhich was amazing and the strawberry matchas were DELICIOUS!!! The staff was super attentive. Great service and ambiance. Next time I'm in San Diego I'd absolutely come here!!! Rod, Yvette, and Justin you were wonderful!!