Root Food + Wine

This restaurant is a true hidden gem. The atmosphere is quaint and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall charm and making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Most importantly, the food is exceptional—thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. Every bite reflects quality and attention to detail. It’s the kind of place that leaves you already looking forward to your next visit.

The servers were attentive and knowledgeable, the food was incredible, dessert was next level. This place is so cute and intimate. Loved it!

Quaint little restaurant in Augusta! My girlfriends and I had a wonderful day visiting a few wineries in the area and finished with Dinner at Root. The service and ambiance were fantastic. Chef came out at the end to say hello, which I always love, especially with a tasting menu. Portions are VERY small and the menu rotates based on what’s in season. Our favorite was the Eclair on the staters menu. I absolutely loved the pork belly. The dessert I chose was a miss for me, as the honeycomb was way over powering and a bit peppery. Overall, if you are in Augusta, or looking to break up your winery weekend, this is a great spot to check out

Root Food + Wine was a journey of flavor combinations that I never thought of together. They work amazingly well together. Smooth and crunchy, salty and sweet, popcorn and chicken?… delicious! Everyone in our party had the seven course chefs tasting menu. Kirsten, our server, described the complex taste revelations as “a party in your mouth” and she was right. We loved the vintage look and welcoming staff. This is a top notch must try experience. All farm to table. Their sources are mostly local and all listed on the front of the menu. All of our drinks looked like works of art and, as the food, we’re all exemplary taste combinations. I’ve included, too many, pictures of everything we had. It’s easy to see why this up and coming chef is winning awards!

Wonderful experience. Root is in a converted house in Augusta, a beautifully green and charming small town. The vibe is very homey and sophisticated at the same time. The food is locally sourced and super inventive. Lots of interesting flavor combinations. I expect the menu options shift with the season but I do highly recommend their amazing sourdough bread and (right now) the gyoza with mushrooms, the soup/salad (basically deconstructed pho) and the strawberry basil dessert (my favorites of the evening). They offer really nice wine pairings as well. This place is a must for any foodies in the area. Warm wonderful staff and service. 🥰 I'll be back to stay at one of the local inns and visit Root again.

A very unique and wonderful flavor experience. Great Old Fashioned as well. I will warn you though, if you're hungry and looking for a nice dinner, you may still be hungry when you leave. The portions were very small. I felt like I was being served samples and I would get to choose what I wanted - but no - that was it. Very surprisingly small portions for the price. I don't understand. I was expecting at least maybe the last course would be a decent size but almost laughed out loud when they brought out our desserts. All you see is an open plate with some small pieces of food scattered sparsely around. BUT - It really was all very delicious. Dinner, drinks, tax , and tip was just under $200 for my wife and I. I only chose 4 stars instead of 5 due to the portion sizes. Great place though. Great people and great service.

There were 3 of us and we chose the 3 course option for lunch and included two of the snacks. Snacks: 1. Chicken liver terrene, outstanding. Great presentation, texture and flavor, 2. Cheddar éclair, nice but not as memorable as the terrene. Starters: 1. Soup/salad - basically a deconstructed bowl of Pho with a sous vide egg yolk. The broth was a tad sweet for me but still good taste and the "salad" was locally sourced parsley, basil and mint served with the sous vide egg yolk and over a chili oil (most memorable dish for me, so good). 2. A medley of onion items: onion tarte, prepared ramp over some sort of sauce and Japanese milk toast with an onion mouse. All very tasty, could have eaten dozens of the little tarts. Mains: 1. Rouladen of smoked trout, beef and then chicken. All dishes were outstanding. Bottom line is that this is in our top 2-3 restaurants for this type of experience. Think Elaia or The Crossing. Service was very attentive without being overbearing. Inside surroundings are comfortable, outside would be special on a nice weather day.

Super cool place in a little old house in beautiful Augusta! The chef does an amazing job with his constantly changing menu and the service is wonderful. We had the three course meal and each course was better than the last! Can’t recommend it enough!

This is a spectacular place. Read the other reviews. Perfect in every way. Lovely informal dining in a restored house with ample patio and covered outdoor dining. )way too hot for us today). Attentive service. Wonderful (reasonably priced) price fix menu with optional wine pairings (and a full bar) Really creative dishes. Five courses include light appetizers (amuse bouche style) and varied deserts. Some vegetarian options but really for full meat eaters. Every dish was first class. Truly one of the finest restaurants around. If anything I'd suggest reduce the complexity a bit for the chef's sake!

Valentines prix fixe at @rootfoodwine - delicious food, wonderful waitstaff, tiny portions, slow kitchen.

Another amazing experience at Root! We went for the Valentines Day tasting menu and even my husband was pleasantly surprised! Every single item was full of flavor and perfectly prepared. Staff thoroughly explains each item and make sure you are well taken care of!

Such a gem of Augusta! The restaurant is in an old house and has such a charm about it. The menu was small which I appreciate because sometimes too many options overwhelms! The menu was very seasonal and everything was delicious. The cocktails were too notch. I will say- I wish I did more than the 3 course because I did leave a little bit hungry because the portions are small. Will definitely be back in the spring when they change up their menu!

Enjoyed a nice evening out in Augusta. Great spot to visit after a day at the wineries. The menu changes often, so I might be back again to try another menu. The mushroom starter was great as well as the sourdough bread. The chicken main dish was not my favorite, so i'd suggest something else. All in all a good experience, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

Quaint little restaurant in Augusta! My girlfriends and I had a wonderful day visiting a few wineries in the area and finished with Dinner at Root. The service and ambiance were fantastic. Chef came out at the end to say hello, which I always love, especially with a tasting menu. Portions are VERY small and the menu rotates based on what's in season. Our favorite was the Eclair on the staters menu. I absolutely loved the pork belly. The dessert I chose was a miss for me, as the honeycomb was way over powering and a bit peppery. Overall, if you are in Augusta, or looking to break up your winery weekend, this is a great spot to check out!

We stumbled upon Root Food and Wine while visiting Klondike Park in St. Charles County. What a find! In the heart of Augusta, it's a small home that was converted into a fine dining restaurant with inside seating and patio seating when weather permits. We stopped in for lunch and had excellent service from servers Zack and Dylan. The lunch menu was limited on the day we visited with two lunch items. We started with appetizers that included chicken liver pate, and small diced apple cubes on a caramel drizzle. Our second appetizer was a sourdough bread, toasted, from a nine year old starter! For our main course The smash burger and homemade chicken nuggets were on the menu and my wife and mother-in-law ordered the smash burger and the homemade chicken nuggets for our granddaughter. We chose to finish our meal with the two desserts offered. The names escape me but they were a buttermilk custard with honey crumbles and an oatmeal cake on a chocolate sauce and gravel with whipped cream an and chocolate "gravel". Simply stated, the food was excellent! From beginning to end, appetizers to desserts, we could not have been more pleased. I complimented the Chef and Chef Phillip came to our table to thank us. On our way out we met with Katheryn, the sous chef, who told us of a red bud flower sorbet she was preparing. We told Chef Phillip and sous chef Katheryn how much we enjoyed the entire meal. Dylan made a point of telling me that the menu changes monthly and a new menu would be starting April 1st and Chef would be offering wild game! The dinner menu offers 5 courses for a fixed price per person as well as an option for wine pairings. I highly recommend trying out Root Food and Wine! Reservations are recommended. If our experience was what to expect for dinner, I promise you will not be disappointed!

Wow! Wow! Wow! This place...simply amazing!! It's located in Augusta, small quaint old home converted into a restaurant. Make a reservation, as the place is pretty small. Make sure you go early and belly up the bar...you'll be greeted by an impressively nice hostess and a first class mixologist who will mix up some the best drinks ever!! The penicillin is an absolute must have!!! Refreshing and the finest of concoctions! Moved from there into the dining room...4-5 tables in the old sitting room of the renovated home. Went with the 7 course for me and my bride...highly recommend!! The chef (who I've been told has won several awards) will likely come to serve you an array of delectable small plates. Everything from a cold soup, to a couple protein's and finished with some extravagant deserts. Make sure you make time...it's more than a meal, it's an experience!! Had a delightful French press coffee, with real heavy cream...was the perfect finishing touch. So many added surprises, served up with a staff who I believe are truly glad you are there...they evidently love what they do and again, bring you a culinary experience that is worth traveling 45 minutes to experience!! I can't say enough...you MUST and I mean MUST...do this!! Thanks you for such an amazing dinner!!! I'll be back with friends soon. Awesome time, fun and what an experience!!

I had a bad experience at Root the last time I was there. I really love this place, and I love what they do, and I hope they'll take my negative review to heart and fix a problem. I'd like to see Root stay in business, it's a lovely restaurant with good food and talented chefs. I stopped eating fish and am otherwise vegetarian, so I called two weeks ahead and left a voicemail to make a reservation. J explained that I'm vegetarian and gluten free, and my vegetarian friend would be with me. No one called to confirm the reso, which was fine. They had our reso when we arrived and they seated us. I anticipated a a separate menu with a vegetarian and gluten free option for the first, second and third courses. Instead, our waitress showed me the regular menu and told me "what they could do" to try to make some modifications here and there. She informed me that they had a gluten-free dessert, but it was made with the gelatin. She offered that the chef could make something different for me, but she didn't say what. The vegetarian entree was not gluten-free, and there was no alternative. The first course offered a veg/gf option. I opted to eat gluten instead of meat, since there weren't really options for me that accommodated me. With two weeks notice, I would have thought that a chefs of their caliber would have greeted me with a menu that accommodated me, but instead, I was offered some work arounds and some kind of an unknown dessert. I was really disappointed, and I had talked the place up to my friends who were joining us. The guys had the beef, both were unimpressed. Root is wonderful, and pricey. Every guest should leave thrilled with their dining experience and feeling like they were accommodated by talented chefs. That definitely wasn't the case for us. I'm hoping the next time we're in Augusta, if we go back to Root, we'll have a much better experience.

Excellent plate choices. I had the chicken and beef. Both were superb. Wonderful taste. Service was excellent. Highly recommended restaurant in Augusta.

As a repeat customer with family; husband and grandma, the food, drink and service is just as good as we've remembered. Their new menu astonished us with duck, trout and beef. To me, the duck is what really stood out from the rest. The drinks; wine, avocado with a little taquila and colada were all yummy. Colada is especially what grandma drank and almost licked every drop. Indoor seating brought an intimate feeling and makes dining with family real.

Celebrated our anniversary with chef Philip Day's 10-course tasting menu, beginning with an excellent and innovative cocktail fashioned by mixologist Dylan O'Hara. Philip pulled out all of the stops and provided a memorable dinner, embellished by the uncommon hospitality of the gracious front of the house staff. Menu changes frequently but I assure you that last night's assembled dishes were awesome.

This ain't your Mama's kitchen! OK, what a cool restaurant. Nestled in a quaint neighborhood, this tiny house has been converted into an amazing five-star dining experience. From the excellent bar/bartender who is crafting drinks that defy human logic to the expert chef tempting your taste buds with tantalizing morsels. My server was amazing and friendly, plus there are some really cute salt and pepper shakers on every table. It really did feel like somebody's home; but that somebody just happened to be a cook who is far better skilled than I am!

Such a cute place in Augusta, Mo! We were heading out to the wineries for an afternoons and booked reservations at this restaurant to start our afternoon- I am glad we made a reservation because it was a full house! The food was great, it was a very genuine farm-to-table experience. The staff was great at explaining the dishes and every bite was delicious. Staff also extremely friendly and accommodating. Definitely worth the price!

Small plates. Local and fresh. Loved the food and palate cleansers and the cocktails were fantastic! We called last minute and got a spot on the patio. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. Great for a special night out!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the amazing crew at Root Food + Wine for an unforgettable experience. The food was fantastic! Def the best restaurant to stop in the wine country area. So much detail and thought were put into this restaurant in the town of Augusta. A lovely house converted into a beautiful restaurant with a very quaint indoor and outdoor space. My group all had the tasting menu and we got to try a variety of courses. The spring soup and potato appetizers were both delicious. Our main course choices included a shrimp agnolotti, smoked brisket, and duck beasts. The standouts were the agnolotti and brisket - absolutely delicious. I'm not personally a big dessert person but loved the dessert course for its unique presentation. Our group had both the carrot cake and milk and honey. I loved the carrot cake -it was presented "deconstructed" and every ingredient was just lovely. What made our experience special was how much the entire staff indulged my group of girlfriends who wanted to suddenly film a TikTok dance video with the sous chef Benji. What a weird sentence that I just typed out. Thank you again for indulging our silly group. This is a now must visit stop for us each time I'm in the area.

We have been coming here for 1 year. We just celebrated their 1 year opening anniversary this evening. Their staff is as attentive as any other restaurant staff we've seen. Their food is unique and no one else but Chef Philip Day can create these dishes. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the small town of Augusta.

Wow! The food and the cocktails ate of the charts as special as they come. My favorite so far has been the beet tacos.

Yep, it was great. Excellent food and service. Don't come here because it makes it tough for the rest of us to get a reservation.

Second time here, food was spectacular as well as the service. The portions on the mains a a bit small but the flavor makes up for it.

Wow, an absolute gem. Loved everything about Root Food & Wine. Had the three course menu with wine pairing. I should have taken pictures, but was totally in the moment. The plating was lovely and meal was scrumptious. Service was phenomenal, attentive, but not hovering. Extremely friendly. Enjoyed their outdoor seating on a night with a break from the heat. Looking forward to trying Root for lunch. Would make the trip just for the experience of Root!

#BradyEats a local farm to table experience we're raving about. Low Carb & lots of gluten free options. A constantly changing menu depending on what's fresh and excellent to prepare that day. As #TotalWinos we loved discovering new wines we may have overlooked had these wines not been expertly paired by Philip the head chef & sommelier. Great job Chef, our server Rachel & Staff. Sean J. Brady on #Vivino

What a treat! Root is a gem of an establishment. Where to start?! First off, the service is fantastic. We had a group of 6 women and we were well cared for the entire evening. We started with cocktails. Each one was a delicious work of art. I highly recommend you get a look at Kelly's cosmo, the bubble was fascination! I adorned my Pepper PhD which was tasty! Food, OMG. We started with the ricotta app and the bread. Perfection! From there we all chose tue 3 course dinner with wine pairing. Every bite was delicious. I went with the tomato tart, followed by the short ribs. I cannot describe how excellent the short ribs were. Best preparation ever. Shredded on top of cornbread with excellent flavor. The other ladies had trout and chicken and they loved it. The ambiance was lovely in this little house with a pretty patio. We got a kick out of the salt and pepper shakers (I almost took them, jk;-). Anyway, go here! Or don't and then I won't have to wait months for a rez

Roots was a fun And yummy experience. When you get to the restaurant, the parking is only street parking. You walk to the front which is where the patio seating is. Thee inside is smaller and decently intimate as it is an old house set up, in fact it is in a neighborhood. You can order individual items or do their prix fix same with drinks order individually or do a wine pairing. If you're not used to the experience of a wine pairing and chef's tasting then get in for a treat but you have to be open to not picking your food! We seek out these experiences so we were happy with it. We did the Chefs tasting and added bread. Way way way too much food ha! We ended up boxing parts of it up and bringing it home. Service was fine no complaints and they were nice. Food... It was overall good. I don't think either starter was anything to rave about and the mains I liked bits of each but none of them were like omg this is fantastic. And dessert same thing. Overall this place has potential and probably will change things a little. But I would definitely try again and probably do the three course or five course with some of the appetizers. Enjoy!

Amazing! The presentation and flavors were amazing. Every staff member was informative, friendly and extremely professional. Don't miss this if you have the opportunity to visit!

If you haven't had the pleasure of dining at this true gem of a restaurant nestled in the quaint village of Agusta Mo., all I can say is shame on you ! From the friendly and extremely knowledgeable service staff, (thank you Rachel, Zack, & Lilly), to the creative craft cocktails, (thank you Dylan), the carefully curated wine list and above all the amazingly innovative and delicious food of Chef Philip Day makes dining here a truly memorable experience. I could write volumes about the food, but since the menu changes from week to week all I can recommend is that you put yourself in the hands of this truly talented chef and order the tasting menu. For an extra special treat, splurge on the accompanying wine paring, you'll be glad you did!!!

Husband and I visited at lunch on Saturday in August. Rode bikes from Defiance to Augusta - thanks to our server Zach who was so welcoming! We had a great time talking about the menu - hands down this was one of our top five best meals ever. Just trust Zach's recommendations- I loved the leek soup and husband was huge fan of cantaloupe starter - Thank you to Dylan too! His avocado margarita was fun to try! Wish we lived closer!!

A quaint location in a small historic village that excels in tastes, textures and experience! Enjoy a snack followed by three or five courses. Set aside two hours and breathe the ambience of antique Missouri paired with locale based farm to table a la innovative Provence/'Merican/Global fair. Fun and quiet, take a little journey set aside the time enjoy the craft from this kitchen!

Wow, wow, & wow. I feel like I went to a Michelin restaurant. Let me start by saying this was one of the best, tastiest meals I've ever had. The food here raised the bar for everyone. The service was excellent & personable. The atmosphere was relaxed & not stuffy. The chef is at the top of his game. I had a sweet potato starter. As I ate I craved for more & more. The layering of flavors was brilliant. Obviously sweet potatoes were in the mix, plus cream, coconut, pecans, miso, & ginger. It was outstanding. Next I had Beef Stroganoff made with homemade gnocchi versus egg noodles. The gnocchi were homemade & pillowy. The beef was the definition of tender. I could taste a reduced wine in the sauce added to cream. Other flavors were mixed in including white cheddar. The dish was beyond delicious. Again, I craved more. Finally for dessert I had spiced, apple, pecan, caramel cake. It was deconstructed in layers & fulfilled all dessert fantasies. What an amazing restaurant!

You guys. This place was so good that I almost didn't write a review for fear that my words won't do it justice. Yet I must let other knows of it's deliciousness. The atmosphere is quaint. Cozy. Artsy. It emits warm and fuzzies, but entertained with a twist of elegance and sophistication. I was in town for a weekend getaway with 5 women, and upon researching restaurants, I made a reservation here (highly recommended since the dining space isn't very large). We were fortunate enough to be placed in a back room and had the area to ourselves. We all ordered different cocktails and wines, and there are a number of incredibly interesting and fun cocktails on the menu. Our servers mentioned that the chef is also a sommelier, so a couple of my friends opted to have him pick various wines for the different courses. But we were there for the food! We all opted to order from the fixed menu, which consisted of a starter, an entree, and a dessert. The started I ordered was the smoked tomato soup and it was divine. Smooth and creamy with a hearty smoked flavor that was heavy enough to be noticed but light enough to not be overbearing. Small chunks of ripened tomato floated throughout the bowl and provided the perfect bite of tartness. I chose the beef en croute as my entree and it didn't disappoint. A spin on beef Wellington, the perfectly cooked and expertly seasoned cut of beef was enclosed in a delicate flaky crust, and drizzled with a mushroom gravy concoction of sorts. I don't even remember what the sweet gal said about it, because I was too busy eating it. Another girlfriend ordered the charcoal grilled duck, and it was the most tender duck I've ever tasted. It melted in my mouth- seriously. Although I was definitely full, I didn't hesitate to eat most of my deconstructed carrot cake for dessert. Light, fluffy crumbled cake and bits of carrots were infused with cream cheese, toasted pecans and all was drizzled with caramel. Sheer euphoria. Ha/ I don't even care to sound dramatic; it was all excellent. The entire experience of eating at Root Food + Wine was phenomenal. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive and friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the food tasted incredible. I'd highly, highly recommend anyone traveling to or near Augusta to stop in and treat their palate with the cuisine from this gem of an establishment. I know I'll be back sooner than later!

Wow! What a fun place! Root is recently opened and the staff IS ready to serve! Food, drinks and great prices. The have a nice patio when the weather permits. Check it out!

Root is a welcome addition the Missouri River valley food scene. The menu is hand curated and crafted by the skillful hands of Phillip, and each dish was clearly made to order. Their waitstaff is thoughtful, fun, and considerate. Heather was a great sales person and so helpful when addressing food allergies, she knew the food process and made sure there was no risk! The hand crafted cocktails by Dillion are truly one of a kind and a needed cocktail to break up all the wine you've been drinking all day. This is a must see and must eat.

I wanted to love this place...small town, elevated dining; yes please! The ambiance was wonderful, the wait staff enthusiastic, but the food completely let us down. I asked if they could do a vegetarian main course. I received an ecstatic affirmation. What came out I kid you not was a small plate of sliced raw tomato with a few dollops of "house-made" ricotta cheese. It was tasty, but I paid $25 for a salad I could have made in two minutes in my own kitchen?! My friend had the meatloaf. If you're going to have the moxie to do meatloaf in a fine dining restaurant, it should be good, right? What came out was a dry hockey puck. She could only eat a few bites. Thankfully there was a deprived stray cat on the grounds who was willing to forgo taste for calories to finish it off. Thank god we ordered a few slices of bread for $8 to start off our meal, or we would have walked out starving. I don't get these other reviews. I went on their recommendation, but would never go back. We were utterly disappointed on the last night of our trip, and we had such great expectations. I hope they can improve, because this town deserves a nice restaurant and they've nailed the look at least.

Root was recommended to me and my husband by Kelly of HS Clay House. We made a reservation for 6pm on 9/1/22. The place wasn't crowded maybe because we went during the week The food was extremely good. We had the 3 cource meal and our waiter explained every course that he brought out to us. It a awesome experience. We will eat there every time we are in town

We had dinner with Zack as our waiter. Wow. This is a surprising 5 star restaurant in the sleepy little town of Augusta MO. From the hand crafted cocktails to truly chef inspired creations, everything was amazing. We especially loved the Faux Gras and house made ricotta but you can't go wrong. Zack topped off the night with excellent service. It was so good we're going back for brunch! If you are nearby, go to this restaurant.

Such an interesting place! We had a wonderful 3 course lunch with dishes that were entirely unique. The sourdough bread is not to be missed and the service from Zach was delightful! We ate on the terrace and enjoyed a beautiful day.

We stayed at the H.S. Clay house B&B for part of our 25th anniversary road trip. The way the proprietor, Kelly, spoke so glowingly about Root Rood + Wine, we knew we couldn't pass up the opportunity to eat there. It was like being invited to your cool foodie friend-of-a-friend's house. It's an intimate experience, going into a converted house and having a seat at one of the few tables in the front room. We were made to feel like treasured guests the moment we set foot onto the property. The mixologist, Dylan, who was super friendly, came and told us all about his carefully crafted cocktails. I highly recommend the old fashioned, a complex and lovely cocktail. I can believe it was 23 ingredients--there was a depth of flavor, all well balanced and nuanced, that I've never encountered before. Our second drink, we challenged him to make us his interpretation of a negroni and a martini, and he brought us absolutely delightful luxury versions. Between the husband and me, we've been all over the world, had all sorts of gustatory experiences, and it's hard to surprise and delight old campaigners like ourselves, yet every new dish that came out did just that. They introduced us to several new flavors we'd never encountered before over the course of the evening. We went with the 3 plate option, hubs got one series of the dinner menu, and I got the other so we could get the whole picture. I went with the mushroom barley soup and literally said, "this would totally be what they'd bring you when you were sick if you lived in The Shire." It was magical, dry ingredients served in the bowl and the most fragrant broth poured over at the table, fragrant and surprisingly rich for being a clear broth. My second course, the salt roasted beef and fingerling potato was lovely, tender and nicely seasoned. The husband got the smoked duck breast and it was so perfect--the center was a glorious deep purple-red, and there was a curl of crispy skin--it made him really miss his grandma, whose duck was so good that all duck he's ordered after her passing has been a disappointment until that evening. The last plate was a gorgeous little rich desert, I got the chocolate caramel mousse and hubs got the pecan and maple semifreddo and we traded halfway through. Both were rich and sweet, nice balance of crunch and creamy without once being cloying. We finished the evening with Irish coffees that came with a fun little side cup of whipped minty boozy cream because it was St. Patrick's Day. Over the course of the meal, we got to meet most of the folks working there that evening, they all seemed so very cool, those rockstar kids out doing what they love. It was a fantastic energy. They treated us like favorite auntie and uncle. Dylan even brought the husband a new cocktail recipe book he was getting a big kick out of, like your favorite nephew would bring you a new toy to show you when you came to visit! We are so over the moon, we're already planning our next trip there! Sounds like they get busy as the wine tour season really gets under way, definitely make reservations as early as possible. Looks like they have a fun patio when the weather's fit. We will make it a point to stop there as often as possible! Go give it a try and help these lovely folks keep their dream alive!

We had a wonderful evening celebrating our anniversary! My husband and I both enjoyed the 5 course fixed menu with wine pairings. The trout was a hit! We especially appreciate the presentation and the fact that the ingredients are farm fresh & local. Very impressed with Chef Philip who personally served our main courses and thanked us for visitIng. Heather did a superb job explaining the menu and made us feel very welcome. Dylan is cocktail genius! My husband loved the Vanilla Manhattan that they featured. If you truly enjoy a culinary experience then you have got to check out this gem in downtown Augusta! Sit on the patio & relax, sip, & savor!

Great new place to experience. Staff is very friendly and helpful with wine choice. Place is charming and fun. Good outdoor dinning and darling inside. Food is creative and different but works. I agree with another reviewer that it is "Niche"-like. We enjoyed everything from appetizers to dessert. Will absolutely return. Marie

Not exactly a fan. They're kind of pretentious. The fish was cooked well, but a very small portion. The idea that they want to tell you what to do is off putting. The waiter was, um, snooty. I'm kind, I work in customer service, but this waiter was perhaps having a bad day. The chicken was dry. Not quite what I expected. Drinks were refilled by an exasperated waiter. As though we were a burden. I cannot recommend.

Worth the trip to Augusta. Really enjoyed the chef choice 7 course meal with 2 desserts. The meal was a wonderful taste of the entire menu. Yummy chef creations included trout, quail, and beef. Soup, salad and dessert. Fun cocktails with Christmas theme. I wished they had more non alcoholic mocktail choices and non alcoholic beer and wine. Overall a great experience.

My daughter and I had a very nice meal at Root. The menu is very well put together and creative. Also, the service was great and atmosphere was very interesting. I love that we were able to walk there from our VRBO.

I had chef's tasting menu, 7 courses. Each portion was just right. Each meal was delicious and fresh. They have a herb garden. It's romantic outside with the lighting, the cats come out hang out with you, but don't really bother. It's a cute place. I'll be back.

This was my first time to ROOT, and it exceeded every expectation of flavor, food, and service! The ambiance is perfection and once you are seated you don't want to leave. This charming "Augusta gem" will be my first stop every time I pull into town. Rachel, Dylan and Zach went above and beyond in their service and description of detail to the menu. I cannot wait to return to ROOT and experience the fabulous flavors and creativity! See you soon!! "The Michael Jordan or Missouri!" Mandi O. And Heather N. (Dallas, TX)

We dined at Root last night. The food was exceptionally delicious, but not just in the normal sense. Each plate combined textures and elements of taste in surprising and interesting ways. I've dined at a Michelin restaurant and would have to say dinner at Root was just as good, if not better, than the experience at that restaurant. We loved hearing about each course and the entire experience was more like dining in Europe. Dinner was an enjoyable experience that was embraced rather than rushed and left us satisfied and excited to try another meal at Root soon.

Fabulous food! Started with the watermelon gazpacho which had just a little heat from a jalapeño to offset the cool. Sublime. Best BLT I have ever had incorporating green tomato aioli and delicious side of summer squash. Farm to Table so menu changes frequently.

We had dinner here for the first time last night. I had the quail and my girlfriend enjoyed the trout. Staff was knowledgeable and attentive. Chef Philip does an excellent job of pairing a coursed, locally sourced meal with wine.

Our dining experience at Root was disappointing. There were issues with service, inconsiderate seating and the food. It is a newer restaurant and there are things that could improve and a few things that will probably stay the same. Things that could improve: 1. Service - our server was distracted, informal and not really up to the level of dining experience that Root aspires to provide. Everything from the table setting being incorrect (is that my glass or yours?) , forgetting our order and having us sit for 45 minutes between courses... 2. Seating - we sat in a doorway / walkway that servers, patrons, etc., passed through frequently. They literally had to pass within a few inches of us. The first few times were ok, but it impacted our ability to have a private conversation. This table should be removed at a high-end restaurant. Things that probably will not change 1. Pretentious Concept - they have 2 ideas that many people won't enjoy. The first is that they know what you should eat or drink. Any changes are not welcome and feel like a wrestling match. For example, drinks have 4 -5 ingredients and changing one requires permission from the bartender. Steaks are boiled in water (not grilled) and can only be cooked to medium rare. The problematic second concept is different is better. The steak is a good example. For some reason we are supposed to be excited that it is boiled. Somewhere Alton Brown weeps, as there is a science to searing steak (and cooking in general) and they don't seem to embrace that. 2. Value for money - somewhere down the line they forgot people want enough food to leave without being hungry. After dinner We actually ate all of the snacks at the B&B we stayed at as we were all starving. Tiny portions and a $100+ bill per couple is not a sustainable value proposition Obviously, we are not planning to go back. The vision and the execution are too far apart. If you do want to try it, I suggest you bring a snack....

Disappointed and regretful foodies. We invited close friends to a special evening at Root this past weekend after having previously enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and staff during its first year (several times). We hired a driver so we could enjoy good wine and be responsible. Regret and disappointment after having spent well over $500 (4 people) for small portions of what was broth, sourdough, and a trout roll that was inedible, and a silver dollar sized inedible burnt marshmallow baked alaska. To further disappoint, the staff was aloof at best. There is no resemblance to the warmth and friendliness we previously experienced in their early days. I am struggling for words to describe how grossly inflated the pricing is for ultimately what equates to insulting portion sizes, quality, taste, and appearance of the majority of what we were served. There are many delicious options for dining, and I would not bother putting this on your list unless you want to know what disappointment tastes like.