The Square Root

My husband and I had a rare day off together and decided to check out Brevard. We stopped in for lunch and even though it was pretty busy, we were sat right away. The food was excellent. Very fresh with generous portions. We had the fried green tomato BLT and the London broil sandwich. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We would definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back again.

Found this after striking out at another place for a Friday night dinner without reservations. Seated immediately and began a good fest! The pretzel charcuterie board was amazing and huge. Paired nicely with a French onion soup and the trout entree. Very comforting inside vibe. Tables outside were a bit too warm on this July night.

We had an opportunity to meet with with family who live in the area and wanted something that was unique to the area. After a brief search visit the interwebs we settled on The Squared Root, billed as a farm to table place and not be missed. It was definitely a memorable experience, from the fresh copper rain gutters, to the end grain exposed floors, to the atmosphere and vibe, this was definitely a place to enjoy… and we did. The menu had a wide variety of things for various palettes, food challenged (allergies and/or sensitivities) friendly, and some cool rotating specialties. We settled on a rabbit gumbo (who knew) and a chicken Marsala, along with some other dishes. We had a great evening and experience.

We ate a late lunch at Square Root. I ordered the refreshing blueberry pomegranate margarita special to start with. For an appetizer we ordered the pork dumplings, which were very good. Then I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. My husband ordered the Chinese grilled chicken salad, which was delicious! The dessert menu was really tempting but we were too full to order dessert. The menu was quite extensive. Although the prices were fairly high, the food and service was good.

We often travel with our dogs and it’s hard to find good dining options when doing so. I want to give The Square Root my appreciation for providing us with a great environment to enjoy a fantastic meal on their patio with our doodles. The waitstaff was so kind and provided us with top notch service while we enjoyed our best meal of our vacation. I personally had the flat iron pork with grilled peaches and collards and boiled peanuts. Very innovative and delicious dish! Thank you Square Root

Been here a bunch of times. Today was a letdown. St Louis ribs were good; but Mac and cheese was too dry and not cheesy. The wahoo was dry/over done. and my wife did not think it was worth $65. Crazy. Staff are great.

Excellent little restaurant tucked away in downtown Brevard. Everything from the pecan encrusted Brie to the ribeye was exceptional. The dining room was a bit loud, but the patio was perfect and pet friendly! Close to shopping, art galleries, and more.

Hands down one of the best steaks I've had in my life, and I've had a lot of really nice steak. It was a buffalo steak, which I've never been a fan of, but I asked the waitress for the chef's recommendation and that was it. I was skeptical, but she said the thing with bison is you have to order it rare, not medium rare, or it kills the flavor, so I gave it a shot. My God! It was amazing. Surprising to find such amazing food in a small mountain town. Apparently the chef spent some time in Thailand and so there was a mix of Thai and New American cuisine. Atmosphere is nice with outdoor seating and service was great.

Amazing food and service. I love the atmosphere and wait time was very short! This is my favorite restaurant in Brevard.

This restaurant is down a very narrow alley, and parking is not allowed at the nearby door spots. You have to either find a spot in the street or at the end of the alley is a paid parking 24 hours a day lot. The restaurant is small and cozy, hostess and server both very good. Noise and lighting were perfect. Ordered a streak and Trout, one drink. Bill came to $130.00. No issues with anything.

A Disappointing Take on Wild Boar Ragù and an Underwhelming Meal Overall. Locals and Brevard visitors highly recommend this restaurant as a "must" visit when in the area, but I could have not been more confused as to why I heard such high praises. The atmosphere was pleasant, but unfortunately, the food and service failed to match the setting. From the start, the service felt more like a sales pitch than hospitality. Our waiter persistently pushed the specials, steering us away from menu items we inquired about and instead recommending pricier alternatives--even with cocktails. The upselling was excessive and off-putting. I had high hopes for the wild boar ragù, but the execution fell flat. The tagliatelle was the thinnest I've encountered--so delicate it disintegrated at the slightest touch. Overcooked to the point of mushiness, the texture alone was enough to disappoint. At $39, the dish felt like an afterthought rather than a carefully crafted entrée. The wild boar itself lacked depth, tasting more like an ordinary red sauce with hints of mildly seasoned beef. I left it unfinished. Service missteps continued. When I asked to swap my side for fries, I was told it would be an additional $3.50, which I accepted--but I still expected my original salad. The salad never arrived, yet the fries were charged. A simple mistake, but one that speaks to a lack of attention to detail. As for the appetizers: * The bri was poorly composed--difficult to cut, overly dry, and oddly paired with crackers and thin apple slices. The fried seasoning on the exterior added nothing, making for a confusing and unpleasant bite. * The potstickers were indistinguishable from a frozen supermarket variety--passable but uninspired. * The Brussels sprouts were the highlight--well-executed, but a safe and uncreative choice. * The French fries were surprisingly good, reminiscent of McDonald's in the best way. Crisp, well-seasoned, and enjoyable, though the accompanying honey mustard leaned too heavily on mayonnaise. The cocktails: * Blueberry pomegranate marg that tasted of mostly sugar and felt like more of a sangria * Tom Collins was served in a ball glass and had no garnishment. Felt like a college bar cocktail. Overall, the meal was lackluster, overpriced, and lacking in thoughtful execution. The kitchen shows creativity but seems unfocused and misses the make on proper pairing, and the service needs refinement. With more attention to balance, technique, and guest experience, this could have been a far more memorable meal.

This is by far the best restaurant I have been to in years. When we walked in, we were treated like family. I can't recall any business I've ever visited, that truly goes out of their way to make customers feel valued before they even sit down. We decided to sit at the bar and it was a fantastic experience. I had a cranberry margarita to start with and it was amazing. We started with a burrata appetizer with bread, grilled peaches, and a balsamic glaze. It was phenomenal!! Our bartender brought out a sample of the rabbit gumbo and we loved it. We shared the NC trout with pimento cheese grits and I was licking the plate by the end. I can't begin to describe how good everything was. We ended the meal with a beer that tasted like apple pie. Do yourself a favor and come here!

Excellent excellent food!!! Lilly was our professional and friendly server. The male host was also wonderful! Overall outstanding service with amazing food for lunch. I highly recommend Square Root if you are in Brevard. It's just off Main Street. Can't miss it!!! Delicious food!!!

We happened to be in town for Valentine's Day and stopped in with two other couples for lunch. The service was on point and the food was delicious.

Fantastic setting in the heart of downtown, outside seating was nice, the service was fantastic, our server had great suggestions and was prompt and friendly. The Blueberry fizz was tasty, Moving to the food, I had the side salad with chipotle ranch, fantastic flavor, the min course was the Hanger Steak, cooked to perfection and flooded with flavor. Overall a fantastic experience, highly recommended

Cute little place it's super small. Great drinks Brussels sprouts appetizer delicious Will be back

We always love a visit to Square Root. It's a must stop in, in Brevard. Not pictured but they have the best Pretzel Board - highly recommend. The crispy duck was phenomenal. Chicken Marsala was on point too, Service was great. We did want to try the lamb curry but thought it was too expensive at $49.

We had a party of 4 visiting from RTP. The wait was not long for a Saturday night. Good food, great service and ambience. Had a slice of key lime pie to go. We have had better key lime pie. It's rather on the sweet side not so much lime flavor.

Meals and appetizers real tasty..good bun with salads. All the staff we encountered were very friendly. It was a visit on craft fair weekend and although busy very patient. The outdoor deck had heaters and nice size tables. Artsy decor

One word: phenomenal!!!! I wish this was in Florida! We had a wonderful dinner with family, we will return!

Dean was great! Quick service and he offered us the specials, we got the jalapeño popper special and it was delicious! Beautiful spot, great food, great service. I recommended the 5 spice tuna and Brussels sprouts. It was super flavorful and filling. Thank you Dean!

Cute restaurant. Service was very good. The empanadas were very good. Steak was not to my taste.

Hidden in an alley in charming Downtown Brevard is a cafe with flavors ranging from curry to seafood to steak. We started with the duck bacon sweet corn wontons which is one of the best appetizers I have eaten. The wonton shell was fried but still soft. Inside the bacon and corn were held together with cream cheese while chili aioli added another flavor to the exterior. The Caesar salad had a light drizzle of balsamic - a nice addition. I ordered the special salmon lasagna roulade which was excellent. It was filled with 8 ounces of salmon and cheese and topped with a lobster cream sauce. The staff was friendly and attentive and our waiter ensured our glasses did not go empty. Overall we had a great dining experience and if you're looking for a nice dinner in Brevard step into Times Arcade Alley and for a great meal.

We enjoyed the most wonderful lunch experience at Square Root today! The food was creative, unique, exciting, and absolutely delicious! The staff was absolutely fantastic!John served us with passion and charisma! His love for the restaurant was so evident as he greeted us and served us so well! He recommended the Brussels Sprouts for an appetizer. They were perfection! My wife got the Hangar steak and I ordered the Peach Glazed Pork Flat Iron. The combination of flavors were thrilling and unforgettable! The dessert was the perfect finale. We ordered the coconut cake and loved every bite. Another highlight was our new friend, a local who eats there every day. His name is Thomas, and we all said he should be the next mayor of Brevard. Such a warm and friendly gentleman! The meal was so good we asked to meet the chef, and thankfully he came out. It was an honor to shake Chef Adam Wilson's hand and thank him for this memorable dining experience. Next time we are in Brevard, I guarantee you we will stop by the Square Root hoping for a repeat of today's lunch! Thank you to all!

Absolutely amazing little spot. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. We came on Tuesday so we shared a half price bottle of wine. We ordered the flat iron pork - the flavors of the collards, peaches, boiled peanuts, and sweet potato gnocchi - all mixed together was fabulous. We sat outside and it was lovely. Highly recommend.

Amazing food and great service!! We had the Brussels sprouts, fried green tomatoes, London broil, and fried green tomato and bacon sandwich. Everything was delicious!!

The food was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was lovely and the waiter was incredibly kind. I will definitely be returning to this place. You don't want to miss out on this gem!

sted. Crispy zucchini sticks as my side and I was in heaven. Lily helped us settle the desert debate and recommended the limoncello cake with whipped mascarpone cheese icing. And if course, a glass of limoncello from the bar was a perfect pairing. We enjoyed our meal so much and were sitting there enjoying our dessert and watching a man write the dinner special on the chalkboard: chimichura grilled octopus with whipped potatoes and honey glazed carrots. What was I to do but order a dinner special to go!! Looking forward to having that tomorrow. Bravo team. Bravo!!!

We came for an early dinner and started with the Bravarian pretzel board, which arrives with a large chewy, salty pretzel and a board chock full of goodies including meats, cheeses, olives, and pickled okra. For my main I had the fig and grilled chicken salad, which was very tasty, with blue cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes, bacon pieces, spiced pecans and pumpkin seeds. It arrives in a large savory herb tortilla bowl. Their outdoor patio space is nice and relaxing in good weather. The inside dining area is more intimate and moody, with exposed brick and wood architectural elements. Pro Tip: Since they don't take reservations, try to go off-peak hours during busy thursday/friday/saturdays.

Great spot. Busy place! Came on a Sat night around 6:30PM and they said it would be an hour wait. Fortunately, a couple of spots opened up at the bar and we were able to take a couple of spots there and avoid the long wait. My bride ordered the Chinese Salmon Salad ($24). I went with the Cedar Plank Salmon ($25) - the lima bean and corn succotash was excellent. Service from the entire bar staff was outstanding!

Excellent service and amazing food! The Tuna dish was delicious! We ate in the bar and met some interesting people.....

Every entree great drinks good Service great. Specials on board need to have prices Very expensive compared to regular menu

Found the square root on Yelp while on a weekend getaway with my wife. we read the menu beforehand and had already picked out a few dishes before we arrived. We arrived and were seated promptly. Everything was going smoothly until.......... We waited for about 10 minutes before any of the served acknowledged us. Not sure if there was confusion but a server came over and asked if we had been attended to. He picked up our table and proceeded to take really good care of us for the rest of the evening. For our mains we ordered the Peach Glazed Pork Flat Iron and my wife had the Square Root Salad with Salmon. Both of the dishes were pretty amazing. I am not a big peach fan but it worked really well. Great combination of flavors and the pork was cooked to perfection. The salmon in my wife's salad was also cooked perfect. I would come back here when I am back in the area. If the wait for a server to co e to our table hadn't been so long, I would have given it 5 stars. I will and have recommended this restaurant to others. Please support this business.

Food was amazing! Best Brussel sprouts I've ever had, the BLT was made to perfection, and the chicken sandwich they made was so tasteful! They make their own cheese for the chicken sandwich! Taylor was our server, and he was professional, fun, and extremely polite! Drinks were very good and everything was priced great! The atmosphere was great! Lots of wood, copper and brick!

Wondered into Square Root by accident since the restaurant we originally planned to go to we closed. It was a Saturday afternoon and we had the dogs and saw that they had outside seating so we put our name on the list. The wait was about 45 minutes but they told us they would text us when our table was ready. Plus being in downtown Brevard there is plenty to do in order to kill time. Once our table was ready we looked over the menu and since we were hungry we had to start off with a appetizer. We went with the Bavarian Soft Pretzel Board which is Old World Bavarian Soft Pretzel with Italian Hard Salami, Smoked Ham, Smoked Gouda, Swiss, Pimento Cheese, Mixed Olives, Fried Black Eyed Peas, Pickled Okra, and a Beer Mustard Sauce. What more could one ask for. The pretzel was cooked perfectly and extremely soft. Their homemade Pimento Cheese and Beer Mustard Sauce were both to die for. I could eat it all day and put it on anything. I would 100% recommend and will be getting it again. It's also great for sharing. For my entrée I went with the London Broil which is their take on a French Dip for my side I went with fries. They were very accommodating and made sure to put the mushrooms on the side for me. The London Broil was good but not great. I wish the side of Au Jus was in a bigger bowl because it was tough to dip the sandwich. I was more in a sauce bowl. The fries were also underwhelming and could have used some seasoning but again nothing some salt and pepper couldn't fix. I will say I did get to try Ashley's Sweet Potato Chips and they were great. Made in house and very crispy. This coming from someone who doesn't even like sweet potato's. I will same the staff was extremely friendly and helpful and would 100% come back because of them. The manager even came out and chatted with us for awhile. Will for sure stop in next time we are in town.

I love square root. so yum. everything is so yum. the Brussel sprouts are incredible. i promise

This is a fun place with pretty good food. It's the extreme lack of a customer orientation that disappoints me. I asked for a reservation for nine. It was a celebration for my mom's 90th birthday with her live in mate, 95 yr old Bob aka Superman. They are both seen walking in downtown all the time. She is called the Hat Lady! I even offered to show up at 5:30 so we would be the first seating. He said NO! Told him we were going to drink. He could have had a big tab from us but he opted to stick to his poor customer centered focus. We went to Big Mike's as they readily agreed to the reservation. Smart business man! We have been going ever since.

Wife and I to Brevard for a long weekend to see the mountains and chase some of the 400+ waterfalls. Spent the first day walking around town and wandered into a back courtyard hiding this gem. I thought, "Square Root, square root of what?" Deliciousness? That would mean it was only partly delicious, but... It was awesome. Lisa had the Shrimp and grits. The grits were a fried cake crusted in almonds and mixed with brie. It came with 5 large shrimp cooked to perfection. I had the pimento cheese burger. Cooked med, super juicy and flavorful. The homemade sweet potato chips were a great side. Ask for the chipotle ranch to dip in. We were there for lunch but if you want to go for dinner I would definitely make reservations. They serve everything from burgers and chicken to really high-end meals. This is definitely a place I would go back

Chilean sea bass was outstanding- server was attentive - dont go here for ambiance. But ithas everything else.

We arrived at 5:45 (no reservation) on a rainy day! There was already a line and this was the 2nd restaurant we tried to get into! They did give us a table outside under the porch so we stayed dry. Our waiter, John, was attentive and informative on the specials and gave recommendations. The food was delish!

In Brevard for our wedding anniversary, after a day of hiking we stopped at square root for lunch. We sat on the patio with Taylor as our server, he was lovely, the food was delicious, and the outdoor patio was very relaxing. Our one issue: everything on the menu looked great it was hard to decide what to eat. Our solution: go back for dinner! *edit* we came back for dinner again the next night! At dinner we sat at the bar and Chris and Zora made the experience better then expected! They were both so welcoming. My husband got the lamb special and wasn't sure on the temp to order as we don't eat lamb often- Zora advised him on the house recommendation which was much appreciated! The atmosphere at the bar gives the feeling of fine dining in a neighborhood restaurant. The locals who sat near by us were also very welcoming as we chatted and were given advice on hiking trails in the area for the next day. I ended up having the hanger steak and my husband the trout. And that key lime pie- perfect ending to a perfect meal!

My friend Tina who lives in Brevard had told me about this place so I was excited to check it out for a weekday dinner. We worked up an appetite walking around the lovely town of Brevard checking out the various shops, art galleries and restaurants. They have a large covered patio with plenty of 2 and 4 top tables. The menu is really good so we shared a bowl of Brunswick Stew which was just excellent. Tina had the Cobb salad with the special Orange salad dressing. I had the trout stuffed with crawfish and topped with pimento cheese grits which was really good. It would have been nice if the waiter had advised it was bone in, yike! They are known for their specials developed by their Chef Adam Wilson of the Culinary Art Institute of Atlanta. They also have an interesting offer where you can buy a bottle of wine and what you don't finish you can take home. I understand they also opened a sister restaurant in Hendersonville, NC.

What happened here? This was our 2nd visit to Brevard and to this restaurant. We put our name in at 12:05 and were told 25 mins...not her fault that it ended up being 55 mins because we asked for the porch...it was a nice day. We were there before and the food was really good so we recommended it to our friends. Out of the four of us we were all left feeling that this place is not a great restaurant. I ordered the steak burger...still don't understand what tan and black onion rings are ‍. I ordered it medium and it was way under. I told the waitress and she took it back to get another one. My bun bottom was wet and soggy and it even fell out of my hands because there was nothing to hold on to. The burger had zero flavor even with onion rings and BBQ sauce. My wife's BLT ...bread was old and stale and the bacon was not cooked for a sandwich. The waitress dumped a glass of water on the table...at least it was the iron mess so only my wife's feet got wet. Sauce for zucchini was, missing, plates served in a not appealing way. A real bummer of a meal. Also I think our waitress was a bit in over her head ...it was busy...which should be a good sign but not this time. Jacob, I appreciate your prompt response. The wait was mostly on us as I said earlier because we asked to be outside. Honestly we sat there for a long time while another burger was cooked, waited for silverware after our food arrived, waited for paper towels to clean up the spilled water and by then waiting to talk to a manager wasn't even in our thoughts...we were ready to go. The zucchini fries were the best thing we ate. The waitress did try to fix the things I posted and in no way are we people that are hard to please. My review was truthful from our experience...you guys were very busy and maybe too busy so that some things were overlooked.

Excellent food. I had the London Broil, fries, and a Brunswick Stew. My wife had NC Mountain Trout, grits, and key lime pie. All were very good. Key Lime pie may have been the best we've ever had. This was our Valentine's dinner and my wife was very happy with it. Multiple local brews from Brevard on tap. Service was excellent- attentive without hovering. Ambience? Perfectly lit, muted but bright enough. Old building, repurposed, showing the old brick and a beautiful hand-made feeling wood floor. Cons? Not sure, but it might be a bit tight when full. We were here 2:30ish on a Thursday, and it was starting to fill up by the time we left. When packed, it might really feel so; however, that's a guess.

Fabulous food Awesome service and atmosphere I highly suggest this restaurant especially when in or near Brevard

our server Logan was amazing and Chef Adam's food was DELICIOUS!! The recommended Bento Box special and London Broil were mouth watering!! So happy we got to visit the restaurant, will definitely be back. Definitely recommend, Must try!!

The food here is absolutely delicious. Our waitress provided extraordinary service. Nice outdoor seating. Highly recommend.

Manager's comments fall short of owning the issues. To others reading - proceed with caution and don't have high expectations. We are not likely to return.

The food is simply great and the service is on par! The only negative I can find is the volume within the Restaurant can get very loud and overwhelming. Past that excellent establishment!

Excellent food! The salads and burgers are highly recommended but the key lime pie was the best I ever had! Great vibe! Service was spot on.

We visited this place on recommendation and very much enjoyed the experience. On a Friday night there was a wait so we enjoyed a beverage at the bar. Was impressed that all staff was focused on serving customers. We had stepped into the bar for just a minute when a waitress asked if we needed anything. Busy night and a small place and she took are order and served us before we were seated. The food was outstanding in presentation and taste. We were about halfway through the salad when entrees arrived. Again excellent food and service all around. Must visit again.

Sadly, this trip proved frustrating. We traveled from Georgia to visit Brevard. We have 1 child with celiac's disease (age 6) and 1 with a dairy intolerance (age 8). We always bring food for them to accommodate. Unfortunately, after our meal where we spent good money ($64), we were told outside food can't be brought in. After explaining the why behind our a actions, the waitress persisted stating that they had plenty of options which 1. I didn't see based on the menu 2. Nor would I trust a new restaurant's cross contamination efforts in their fryers or on their grill enough to jeopardize the remainder of the trip. The service aspects of this restaurant seem to be its greatest opportunity for improvement.

Had a wonderful experience at lunch with my family. The food was amazing, and our server, Genevie was the best!

Service was excellent, Duck bacon appetizer had a minuscule amount of meat, Trout was ok. The restaurant was clean. Our waitress was super friendly and was always smiling

Great food and service in a small quaint restaurant. Consistently good food. Good mixed drinks and daily specials. Never walked out hungry.

Lovely restaurant. Great service. We had the pork with the moonshine peaches. Delicious. Would definitely go back.

Amazing place, great food and cocktails. Surprising us and definitely worth visiting!