Rustic Root

Name: Rustic Root
Address: 535 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 232-1747
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1330 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Rustic Root showcases our take on New American Comfort food with a California twist. Classic dishes are rooted in tradition, including regional dishes from around the country. All reimagined with fresh and local ingredients and our Chef’s modern flair.
Our Signature drink menus offer our take on timeless classic cocktails as well as Rustic Root originals using creative spirits and the freshest ingredients.
Join us in our street-level dining room for dinner nightly or our award-winning weekend brunch. Our rooftop lounge is an excellent place to grab drinks & a bite with friends, enjoying the San Diego weather and our unique location in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Close to the San Diego Convention Center, we're a favorite for locals and out of town tourists alike.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Grill
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 232-1747
Website
http://www.rusticrootsd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
The trendy multi-level space features a street-level patio that opens to a spacious main dining room, and an iconic Rooftop Lounge that overlooks the bustling Gaslamp Quarter.
Private party contact
RMD Group Events: (619) 457-6521

Location
535 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross Street
Market Street
Parking details
*** Please note new updates to weekend parking on 5th Avenue *** Parking is prohibited at all meters on 5th Avenue from L Street to Broadway from 8pm - 3am on Friday & Saturday nights. Closest parking garage is "Park It On Market" located on 6th Avenue and Market Street. Horton Plaza also offers garage parking for the Gaslamp.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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1,330 Reviews

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Erika
Sacramento
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked a reservation 2 months in advance and manager Mary called me two hours before my reservation to cancel it. She mentioned she now had a private party and my reservation was cancelled. What’s the point of making a reservation if management is going to cancel the day of.
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TomiB
VIP
Edmonton
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing! Our server tried to upsell menu items when explaining the menu and was dismissive regarding dietary restrictions. When we placed our order that wasn’t an upsell his response was “I think we are sold out of that” He went to the kitchen to confirm, but didn’t return to let us know that yes, our order was placed. No one checked to see how our meal was throughout dinner and we had to wave down our server for more drinks. Drinks were added to our bill, but were never delivered to our table. When we asked for our bill, corrections were needed. Our severs’ response to the evening: “I had a big table come in and my other tables are dying” RFC was the worst I’ve ever had and the half chicken was only adequate. So disappointing.
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DonnaS
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and drinks. Nice ambiance and attentive waiters
Rustic RootResponded on April 5, 2023
Hi Donna! Thank you for joining us. Hope to see you again soon!
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KevinH
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely everything about our experience was excellent!! Service was excellent, food was fantastic, and the price was reasonable. Claire made excellent recommendations and was very friendly. I will return when I’m in San Diego for business.
Rustic RootResponded on April 5, 2023
Hi Kevin! We appreciate you coming in and taking time to leave a review. We'll pass this on to our team. Hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was so amazing. Such an amazing experience. The food highlight of our girls weekend!
Rustic RootResponded on April 5, 2023
Thank you for choosing to spend your girls weekend with us! We hope to be able to serve you again soon!
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Hills
VIP
Palm Springs
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked the fireside table for 7 people ($600 F&B minimum). The service and atmosphere were good. The food has definitely slipped over the past year... it is fine, but not outstanding like it used to be. The atmosphere is energetic and fun, but slightly too loud. I couldn't hear people talking at our table.
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BenB
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bachelor party. Great food. Drinks just ok
Rustic RootResponded on April 5, 2023
Congrats on the upcoming wedding! Thanks for celebrating with us.
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CaitlinM
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time with our Bachelorette Party! Food and drinks were amazing and we loved the fire pit table on the roof top!
Rustic RootResponded on April 5, 2023
Thank you for celebrating the bride-to-be with us! We love hosting special occasions and are grateful you chose to spend it with us. Hope to see you again soon!
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JanetM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rustic root was amazing. My friends and I had great time here while enjoying good appetizers and entrees. Will definitely be back to this place once I’m in San Diego again
Rustic RootResponded on April 5, 2023
We love hosting visitors and we're thrilled you chose to check us out while you were here! Keep us in mind the next time you're in SD!
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DavidA
Las Vegas
127 reviews
5.0
127 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a day at the Safari Park, my wife and I sat down here for a nice dinner. The server, Tom, was great. The smoked ribeye was the highlight of the meal for me, and I nice presentation of it too (it is enclosed in smoke and opened in front of you, making a nice show and aroma). My wife had the pork chop that she enjoyed too. We would return here on our next trip for sure.
Rustic RootResponded on April 5, 2023
Hi David! We're happy we could serve you after a busy day! We appreciate your review and will be sure to pass it along to our team. Hope to see you again when you're back in town!
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Rustic Root offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 232-1747.

Rustic Root is rated 4.5 stars by 1330 OpenTable diners.

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535 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
Market Street
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Grill
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
*** Please note new updates to weekend parking on 5th Avenue *** Parking is prohibited at all meters on 5th Avenue from L Street to Broadway from 8pm - 3am on Friday & Saturday nights. Closest parking garage is "Park It On Market" located on 6th Avenue and Market Street. Horton Plaza also offers garage parking for the Gaslamp.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rusticrootsd.com/
Phone number
(619) 232-1747
Private party facilities
The trendy multi-level space features a street-level patio that opens to a spacious main dining room, and an iconic Rooftop Lounge that overlooks the bustling Gaslamp Quarter.
Private party contact
RMD Group Events: (619) 457-6521

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