From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by an incredibly friendly host, and our server Tayla was complete joy and happiness wrapped in colorful hair, a mustache finger tattoo and fantastic recommendations for our varied group. She made the experience next level amazing for each and every one of us. As for the food. Perfection. We had some shareable apps, then a few special entrees and every single dessert. I can't list a single complaint for anything - we loved how everything was paired, clearly made with love and care, and exceptional quality. For me it was a special occasion and I felt amazing, but even for a standard dinner, i will be back because wow!!! So good. read more

Rootstock - Octopus - chargrilled (my son didn't want to share but the tiny bit he allowed me taste was great - on a fantastic sauce bed as well) - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Woodstock, Georgia

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We came here on Mother's Day for dinner. We did not have a reservation and thought it would be no problem, but that's where it got weird. We had 5 people and they would not put a 4 top and a 2 top together, even though there was another party there where they did that for. They said they were saving the 2 tops just in case (no one ended up showing up the whole time were were there and we saw others getting turned away for the same reason). So we had one person sit at the end of our 4 top, that took about 10 minutes to set up that 5th place setting. The atmosphere is good and they have a rooftop that was packed that is 18+ after 5pm. Luckily, the food was really good and so was our server! He was very knowledgable about the menu and items on it. We started with the house made riccotta and the bacon shrimp. Both were excellent and we did get some extra costinis to go with the ricotta, which we didn't ask for, but ended up getting charged extra for it. For my entree, I had the bistro steak. The sauce and sides were perfect, but the steak was a bit dry. The apps did take some time to come out, but then the entrees came out quickly after that. This place has potential, but just need to tighten up their operations. read more

We chose to dine inside because of the heat although the rooftop had nice shade and wasn't crowded. We had the place all to ourselves and couldn't wait to try the food. Our server was very nice and ran thru the menu with us. We had the chefs board to start which was a good choice and we placed our entree order when the board came out. Sadly our brunch entrees take over an hour by the clock to come out of the kitchen. Our server, poor guy, was so embarrassed and kept promising it was coming soon. I don't know what the problem was since the dining room was literally empty with the exception of a few people on the roof. I had the Bao Bun with poached eggs and my husband had the wagyu with eggs both tasted good but both small plates no reason to have waited an hour in an empty restaurant for just 2 dishes. I was very disappointed and because of that can't give a positive review. If the kitchen was understaffed then you should let your patrons know so we know what to expect. read more

MANY steps have been taken to improve their recent low grade health score & it shows. It's clear that the new chef is putting his heart and soul into his dishes & has so many additions to the menu in the works! We had a beautiful & delicious Chefs Table Dinner. All 5 courses were amazing and our server, Tayla, was the sweetest! Ask for her the next time you dine-in! read more

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FAILED HEALTH INSPECT SCORE OF 46 We were here 2 days prior to this. Meaning we ate moldy, spoiled, improperly stored food. I attach the report so you can read it. A 46 means you never clean. Maybe they should quit worrying about making their restaurant a "fine dining experience" with $30 appetizers, and a members only cigar bar that you have to pay a membership fee to get into and worry about their food safety! As someone that lives in woodstock and frequently spends time in downtown woodstock I will never be back. read more

Rootstock - Mold, improper holding of foods that are ready to eat, expired and spoiled food, dirty equipment, storing raw seafood above sweet potatos.. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Woodstock, Georgia

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Rustic but trendy vibe with great food. We showed up on a Saturday night and were seated straight away. It was still pretty busy, and I don't know if being seated quickly would always happen that easily on a weekend night. I had the best seared scallops dish I've ever had. The marriage of different flavors was amazing and somewhat surprising. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. My son enjoyed the lamb lollipops and the chicken & waffle starters, and my husband had the bistro steak. The only complaint the whole night was my husband didn't prefer the crust on the steak. He thought it tasted a little burned. We finished off with a crème brûlée trio and chocolate tart with an Oreo base. They were both delicious, but take note, the chocolate tart can become very rich after a few bites. The service was excellent through out our meal. We parked in a nearby lot and walked a short distance to the restaurant. read more

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Nice, friendly restaurant with excellent food. A little pricy but delicious. The only thing I didn't like was how long it took to get a drink delivered. Bella was our server and all said and done did an awesome job. We will be back for sure read more

I very much enjoyed my evening here. The roof is lovely on a beautiful night. The food is impressive. The salmon I ordered was cooked perfectly. They got medium rare right. Truffle fries - yum ! Pomegranate martini - yes ! Our server Dave made the night special. So friendly and welcoming. Met a friend I had not seen in 20 years and he was so patient and kind to us. Didn't rush us, answered questions about dietary needs and even split our checks without us even asking. The prices here might give you sticker shock but they do a nice job so don't let that stop you. I'd go back the next time I am in this area. read more

After living in Woodstock for 4 years, my husband and I finally had the opportunity to enjoy happy hour at Rootstock. I really enjoyed the restaurant's aesthetic; it's definitely something different and more elevated than the other downtown restaurants. We learned that the menu had recently been overhauled to now include entrees, which I definitely want to return to try. We started with drinks -- an Old Fashioned for my husband and a Georgia Mule for me -- which were both good. We stuck with the small plates and a dessert for HH, trying the Lemon Whipped Ricotta, the Bacon Shrimp, and the Ube Cheesecake. All three were great and something I would order again. Our first visit to Rootstock gave us a nice preview to the restaurant, and I hope to return in the near future for the full menu experience. read more

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The ambiance was awesome! I sat on the rooftop & had a great view! Started off with the grilled octopus (REALLY scrumptious, along with the potatoes that came with it), & also the tuna tataki (very tender & yummy). For entrees, I ordered the lamb porterhouse, cooked at the recommended temperature... it was a bit chewy but very flavorful... the mashed potatoes & asparagus were seasoned & cooked to perfection. My friend had the salmon & said it was very delicious as well. Ended with the carrot cake, which was VERY rich & delicious. The customer service was excellent! read more

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Pretty pricy for what you get but its got a great roof top seating and the drinks are good. Service is good a little slow but it was pretty crowded the day we went. read more

I read the reviews, but still decided to give Rootstock a shot. We went for a Friday date night and had a great time overall. It got pretty busy, so I was glad we have a reservation. We asked to sit on the roof and had to wait a little bit but, the roof was the best part. Let me put this review in perspective - I know we are in Woodstock, so I didn't expect mind blowing food. Here is an overview: Vibes: 5 stars! The roof was beautiful and service was great. There is also a music room where there was more of a party vibe if that is your thing. Drinks: 3 stars. The Margarita was okay - at least it wasn't made with sour mix. The Summer Breeze was good. I cant remember what the other two were called, but nothing was very creative or memorable Food: 3 stars. We ordered quite a few things to try. It all looks beautiful, but taste unbelievably basic. The lamb lollipops were too salty, octopus was okay but had 3 pieces of octopus, goat cheese fondue was bland, poundcake was just okay, and matcha cheesecake was good but you couldn't taste the matcha. We spent $150 with tip for a very average meal. Again, I know we were in Woodstock, but if you want to charge atlanta prices, the food should live up to the price. Good vibes, but I wouldn't go back for the food. read more

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Excellent dinner! Two of us enjoyed the Short Rib for dinner and what a great entree. That atmosphere was amazing and staff were very kind. 10/10. read more

Stopped in while in the Woodstock area with friends and I'm glad we did! We weren't expecting the live music upstairs. I'm glad we got seated up there. We had already eaten, so we only ordered dessert. It made for a great end to our day out in Woodstock. I stepped outside on to the balcony because the sunset was gorgeous! If you like creme brûlée, definitely go for the trio to try 3 flavors at once! The pan fried pound cake surprised me. It was delicious with the ice cream! Parking: I noticed a parking lot diagonally across the street. We parking a short walk away in a neighborhood. read more

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Food is great, last time the kitchen got slammed and food took forever but our awesome server got us some apps and a round of drinks. Whoop whoop Next time I'm going to hang out on the upper deck. read more

Before we ordered we asked our server about a few menu items shown on Yelp. And she didn't even recognize some of the items and when she saw the item she said, yeah that's not how it looks like anymore. We all laughed and tried the French onion (too salty), Spanish mussels (some of the mussels were spoiled), crab dip with lamb meatballs (dip was good and meatballs were gamey), and pork belly (tasted good came with 4 pieces of pork belly). If you're going out to Woodstock to have a drink and chat amongst friends over some tapas style servings and looking for a nice chill atmosphere then this is the place for you. As for date night, the food for us was not up to par for the price we paid and we expected better. The quality of the food was not what we were expecting based on the price we paid. Normally if a meal is good, I can't wait to get another bite to eat, but I found myself just eating because I didn't want to let the food go to waste. The food is not bad. It's not excellent either. On a good note. The staff is very hospitable and accommodating. The location is clean and tidy. Maybe next time the food will be better. For now I can only go by our experience. We might try this place again but not any time soon. read more

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If you haven't been to Rootstock in a while you have to try their new menu. Its great to go with a group of friends so you can try more. For appetizers the tuna tataki and the strawberry and fig salad were delicious. For entrees the Elk ribeye is my favorite. The wagyu strip was rich and delicious, the duck went perfectly with the sides, and while i am not usually a black grouper fan, I was that night. The service and ambience were on point... they were always great but they really have come a long way since the last time I was here. read more

Rootstock - Wagyu strip, Duck - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Woodstock, Georgia

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Located in downtown Woodstock. Awesome vibes on the rooftop. The weather was perfect. Servers were knowledgeable, fast and friendly. The food was A-1! Perfect! No complaints. Parking was a task but I was able to find a space near the restaurant. read more

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Let me start with they ARE closed until October for remodeling and expansion. We managed to make it in to visit this gem right before they closed. Unfortunately, they had a partial menu and private event downstairs so we didn't get the FULL experience. Can't wait to come back once they open again. We dined upstairs on the patio for a nice little date night. I ordered a wine flight, pimento cheese, and the tapas plate. We finished with the creme brulee trio for dessert. Everything was delicious and my wine flight was laid out and each wine was explained to me. Pimento cheese- delectable and not a horrible mayo filled mess like some places. The flavor was great and the cheddar was perfect. The pickled veggies they pickle in house stole the show! They were amazing and an unexpected delight. Tapas plate- my favorite item was the stuffed peppers. They had just the right amount of heat and the sauce was wonderful. The meatballs and mixed olives were also delicious. Creme brulee trio- SO GOOD! So the vanilla and espresso will always be on there and the third flavor rotates. During our visit it was strawberry. I wanted more of the espresso and my fiancé was over the moon about the strawberry. Wines- Tuscany flight and a glass of hunt & harvest Cabernet. All wonderful wines and not your typical wines you'd just find at the grocery store. read more

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Went on valentine day for dinner set menu and it was awful. I was very disappointed with the service and food options. For a romantic dinner this is not the place to go on Valentine day for sure read more

First off the service was excellent. The food was pretty good but they have gotten to be very expensive. The bill including tip was $240.00 for my wife and I. We shared an appetizer, bowl of soup, 2 of the $10 drink specials and each had an entree. Just read about the very low health inspection score. My wife complained of an upset stomach after eating here hopefully not related but makes me wonder. Hopefully they will fix the issue with the health score but that combined with the high prices means I will not be coming back anytime soon. read more

Really, great food really good tasty nice deck upstairs fun place, great service, great wine selection appears, everybody's Wass, very conscientious, and very nice location in one end of Woodstock read more

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What an amazing experience from super tasting food (and presentation) to excellent service and attention. The staff are long-term and truly care about the customer's experience. Two of the best, perhaps, are Bella and Kristin. If you have the opportunity to get one of these two beautiful ladies, your the lucky ones (ask for them by name, hint-hint). The Manager/Owner is David. He's the Dad-Joke champion. 100%. If you are blessed with meeting him, ask him for his rapid-fire Dad Jokes. You'll definitely laugh! This place Rocks! A+ read more

I've akways liked this place. They have different wine choices from other restaurants in the area and the staff are always lovely My friend and I ate dinner there last night...the fist time in ages ..and to our suprise they have a new chef. I had the duck breast my friend the bacon shrimp and both were amazing. I'll be headed back there sooner rather than later. read more

We decided to try this place because we have a passport book. I must say that it was a great new find! This hidden gem is a farm-to-table establishment with great food and service! I had the porkchop sorry cornbread grits and sautéed kale! The meat was flavorful and juicy and the kale was delicious. I wasn't a fan of grits but I did try the corn risotto, which was amazing. I had this reisling that was out of this world! It was so good that I purchased a bottle. They're not only a restaurant but a wine shop as well. The food was reasonably priced and they offered a good array of wine and spirits. If you're ever in Woodstock, please try this place. read more

Rootstock - This drink was called the back to our roots - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Woodstock, Georgia

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We live in Woodstock and now twice have taken company there for dinner. Once was earlier this year and the food was not good but we heard they had a new chef and decided to try again a couple of weeks ago. Our entrees were very disappointing. We were actually embarrassed both times and doubt we'll be bringing any more guests there. So sad as it's a beautiful spot read more

I've been to Rootstock about 6 times, it's a hit or miss. Sometimes the food is pretty good, sometimes it's not. I doubt I will be returning after our last visit on New Year's Eve. When we got to the 2nd floor to be seated, my husband and I were told that we'd be seated across from each other and sharing a table with 4 strangers. Like, what? I immediately told them that I'd prefer to sit beside my husband. We were seated by each other, but my New Year's festivities were still ruined. I was against the wall and I'm including a picture of what I had to go through to use the bathroom, or dance. Since we were literally seated back to back with the neighboring tables, I had to interrupt 5 people every time, just so I could get out. We could have spent the same $300+ somewhere else, and had a better time. Lesson learned. read more

Rootstock - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Woodstock, Georgia

Cool building, nice atmosphere , background music. Sat upstairs at the bar, quick service. They have a vast list of bourbons, had a great old fashion. We ordered a appetizer of Gnocchi that was outstanding. We definitely be back read more

This place was so pretty inside and the service was fantastic. I got the risotto and it wasn't very good. They soak the mushrooms in vinegar, not the best flavor. But the couple we ate with loved their steaks! read more

This is the first time coming here. Madison was our waitress and such a sweetheart. We had brunch and it was soooo good. Great ambiance! Very tasty and high class. Will come again. read more

Rootstock - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Woodstock, Georgia

Dining at Rootstock is what dining out used to be, personal genuinely friendly service, uniquely designed delicious dishes, and quiet warm ambiance. We came in for our 20th anniversary and Anne Marie made us feel so special. We also adore David the manager. read more

Pretty good overall. Hate that the bar is so loud Cocktails are tasty and creative Apps are good Steak was.... Tough. Everything else was so good the steak just bombed the meal. Overall I'd recommend and just ignore the steak on the menu. read more

We were so excited to try this place! We made a reservation & dined there last Saturday evening. Our server, Damon, was phenomenal. He was very attentive, knew the menu, was so pleasant! We'd go back to sit in his section, no doubt. However, the food was lackluster. Our entrees were mediocre & the dessert was meh. We will try it again, but we were a bit disappointed after paying what we did for this meal. Staff - A+ Food- C- read more

My favorite establishment in the area. I love this place. Great small plates and a wonderful wine list. Just wish I lived closer. read more

The brunch is good, and sitting on the rooftop is great!! The food is a bit more on the "fancier" side coming from someone who is a little picky but okay with trying some new things! I have visited many times just for wine and apps but recently tried their brunch and it was great! The fruit was extremely fresh. read more

Rootstock - Another photo of the bacon biscuits and gravy alongside a pitcher of their White Sangria. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Woodstock, Georgia

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How I know I am blessed part 4,284. This was the best octopus dish I've ever had. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. The accompanying salad was a bonus. The smoked salmon hummus is a delicious idea I would eat for lunch every day and I especially appreciate the care to the crudité's freshness. Finally the gnocchi carbonara is decadent and for your cardiac health, please split this dish with someone you love. read more

Loved it! As always, I get to know a place by trading as many appetizers as my tummy can take. Great experience. When they said the check was trained in France I knew we were in the right place. The lamp lollipops is a must! Octopus great! Goat Cheese fondue yummi! Had a Spritz and Michael had 2 Stella. Prices are absolutely fair. MK is a very pleasant girl working between the bar and the kitchen. Very knowledgeable and nice. We will go back for sure, worth the drive. read more

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Omg!! Best spot ever. We always get the lamb lollipops as an appetizer! So yummy.. and I'm not even a huge fan of lamb! Scallops with the squash purée is amazing. My husband loves their duck and chicken breast entree with the risotto. Best date night spot!! We also bring our baby here. Service is great! read more

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The manager is rude, disrespectful, and shady. Treats employees very poorly. Over priced and not worth the price.

The restaurant was in a great location and even had rooftop seating. Parking was confusing at first but we ended up finding a parking lot right behind the restaurant and we had our handicap passes so it worked out perfectly. The service was awesome, friendly and attentive staff! The food was good. My friends all enjoyed their meals. One had the shrimp and grits and gave it a 10/10. Can't remember what my other friend ordered but he gave his meal a 10 as well. The grits and eggs were both good for me. The muffins were great, extremely tasty. The chicken and waffles weren't my favorite. Definitely wouldn't order them again. Cool spot all in all. read more

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