Dinner in the Cellar
Monday-Thursday 5:00-9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 5:00-10:00 pm
Sunday 5:00-9:00
Cocktails in the Cellar
Everyday 3:00-close
Happy Hour in Cellar
Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00 pm
Reservations are not accepted for the Cellar. Guests are seated on a first come, first serve basis.





Grilled Duck Tenderloin Skewers
harissa yogurt
apricot~cilantro salad
11
House Mozzarella, Extra Virgin Buns
basil, tomato snow, balsamic reduction
10
Chickpea Hummus
grilled vegetables,
cured olives, toasted pita
10
Maine Blue Crab Cakes
sweet corn salsa, spicy remoulade
13
Pan Braised Mushrooms
madiera reduction
grilled rustic bread
10
Chicken Wings
Choice of Sauce: soy~tarragon
coconut~habenero, or buffalo
8
White Cheddar Nachos
green chile sauce, salsa
with pulled pork
14
with tofu
11
Steamed Black Mussels
smoked onions, Riverwest beer broth
garden herb crème fraiche
10
Cold Four Meatloaf
cherry tomato jam, butter pickles toast points
14
Roots Artisan Cheese Plate
fruit preserves, Bremner wafers
chocolate truffle
18
House Salad
seasonal fruits and vegetables
red verjus vinaigrette
6
**Classic Caesar Salad
house made croutons
parmesan
7
Chicken Salad, Avocado
pickled egg, bleu cheese cracker
warm tomato~bacon dressing
9
Chilled Lemongrass Shrimp
green papaya salad, thai crepe
10
Raw Jicama, Pineapple, Cucumber
pepita tuile, red chili vinaigrette
6
Seitan’s “Meatball” Sandwich
muffaletta, spicy tomato sauce
8
with house mozzarella
10
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
brie, arugula, rhubarb mustard
9
Lamb Sloppy Joes
Roots chip, radish sprout
12
Roots’ Tenderloin Sandwich
poblano~onion rings, avocado whip
pickled tomatillo
12
Jerk Pulled Pork
white cheddar, jalapenos
smoked bacon
9
Roots Burger
lettuce, tomato, onion
10
with cheese and Nueske’s bacon
12
Roots Veggie Burger
lettuce, tomato, onion
8
with cheese
9
**Nori Dusted Halibut
purple sticky rice, cashew~ginger mash
pickled watermelon
28
South Carolina BBQ Ribs
pinto~belly cakes, fried green tomato collard slaw,
pimiento cheese
30
Soy Grilled Tilapia
cashew sticky rice, coconut curry
sesame~yuzu dressed pea shoots
27
**San Francisco Cioppino
mussels, shrimp, fish, scallops
saffron arborio, fennel~tomato broth
26
**Seared Sushi Scallops
warm Yukon potato salad
salt cured snail “truffle”
frisee with lardon
32
Grilled House Seitan
lentil~summer vegetable stew
injera crepe, peanut~sunflower salad
18
Additional vegetarian selections upon request.
Menu subject to change without notice.
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