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    Root + Clay

    4.8 (36 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Greek Chicken Wrap
    Lori M.

    We were looking for a tasty place to have lunch and yelp never steers me wrong! Root + Clay came up with high reviews so we decided to see if it lived up to the reviews - It did!! This restaurant is inside a racquetball club but it is open to the public. We were greeted right away and told to take a seat. They do have outdoor seating on a nice patio but it was a hot day so we opted to sit inside in the cool a/c. They have a nice variety of sandwiches and entrees as well as a full bar. They were very attentive to my shellfish allergy (by the way they do shrimp and the French Fries in same oil so if you have allergy no fries ) but they substituted for me with a salad. I chose the Greek wrap which was made to order and tasted so fresh! The dressing was perfectly proportioned and it was delicious. Hubby had the Italian wrap and fries. Said they were both delicious. The dessert of the day was peanut butter pie and it was the best I've ever had. This homemade dessert brought all of the bells and whistles. Perfect little gem of a restaurant, will be going back soon!

    Timothy C.

    My wife and I stopped in for lunch while being in the area to visit friends. We both loved it there. The service was great and the food was amazing. My wife had the chicken club with fries. She said it was one of the best clubs she ever had. 9.2. I had the BBQ bacon burger with fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries seasoned to perfection 9.2 . The next time we are over there we will stop in again

    Love the food variation offered, good service, and great outdoor ambiance. Something to note, this place is in the middle of a tennis club so u may get a bit of imposter syndrome if you just come to eat, but the food is good and hearing the birds sing while you eat in the shade is worth it.

    It is located inside a racquet club. Indoor seating is comfortable and the outdoor seating is beautiful. Service is excellent and generous food portion. The prices are reasonable.

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    Ali K.

    Great hidden gem in the St. Pete racquetball club. Food is fresh, incredible service and the patio is nicely shaded to enjoy a meal! (even at lunchtime in June) Will be returning here soon!

    Half eaten short ribs with a side of root mash. It looked so good I just started eating. Delicious, especially with the horse radish sauce.

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    Hidden gem. A new family favorite. Love this place. Added to the rotation. Food is great. Very casual.

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    Lovely place to eat out in the garden. Great salad! We plan on returning soon and eating in the evening.

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    Food is great and the ambience is lovely for a casual night out! The outside seating is very nice and the service was wonderful!

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    Hidden gem with great specials, burgers, wings, salads and kid friendly. Outside seating as well.

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    9 months ago

    Great place for lunch. I had wings and wife had grilled chicken sandwich. Great service by our server. Will certainly be back.

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    10 months ago

    Wonderful restaurant in St. Pete! The hummus is delicious, they have healthy and creative food options.

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    Lovely location. Very good food. Excellent service. Located at The NE Raquet Club.

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    Great wings, fast service, quiet environment, great patio! I have brought a lot of friends here and they had no idea it even existed.

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    2 years ago

    Highly recommend! Great service, great atmosphere, & amazing food. Definitely worth checking out!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food, absolutely the best chicken sandwich in the Bay area. I will definitely be going back.

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