Root Food + Wine

This place is absolutely amazing! We stayed in a bed and breakfast just a block away in downtown Augusta and what a gem to have right there! First off Dylan the bartender (and so much more) greets you as soon as you walk in and from there the service never lets up! We were lucky enough to get the cozy little what we called the chefs table right near the bar and kitchen. We highly recommend asking for this seat because you get preferential treatment for sure! We did the 5 course tasting menu and were blown away. So reasonable priced for the high quality of food and service. I’ve eaten at some 3 Star Michelin restaurants and not had as amazing of a meal! We will definitely be back over and over again what an amazing experience!

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!

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 was an amazing experience we loved every moment. Our waitress Rachel was absolutely amazing. She explained what our night would look like and what to expect. I do not want to ruin this for you so I will keep the details secret. The food was fabulous I cannot even explain it woke our taste buds up. Thank you we will be back soon

Amazing!! We both agree it’s best meal we’ve ever had! Such creative combinations of seasonal fruits, herbs, oils, meat, sweets (basil ice cream, cucumber sorbet). And lots of delectable surprises along the meal! Fantastic friendly service! If you don’t dine here you’re missing a hidden treasure! 7-2023

This is not a restaurant, it's an experience! Plan on spending a few hours here as each course is served with enough time to savor the flavors. I highly recommend the wine pairings with as it just enhances the dish.The service is exemplary! Our server Lily was very knowledgeable. Head bartender, Dylan was has a gift for creating unique and delicious cocktails. Chef Phillip's dishes are nothing less than masterpieces full of flavors from local farms. Don't miss out on this gem!

Loves it! Super cute place. I did the chef's pairing, which was delicious! All fresh herbs are from their garden. Their portion size is good. I was served; corn, watermelon gazpacho, trout with butter sauce, the duck was tender, meatloaf, it has Korean pepper sauce chili was good. They use a lot of miso. Nothing is over seasoned. I was soo full. Then the first dessert, "milk and lucky dog honey"(which was my fav) it wasn't to sweet, it was refreshing to try something new. The last dessert is blackberry cobbler. Which tastes kinda like a peanut butter jelly sandwich, but that's just my opinion, it was still was good. Their patio is romantic in evenings with the lights, and have cute cats come up to you but they don't bother you. Friday evenings there not to many ppl there. Great place for date night.

A culinary adventure! Flawless execution of creative dishes. We were a party of 6, all the following was wonderful; sourdough bread & butter, duck bacon, pate, lamb, trout, beef and veritable soup! Believe it is “Diego” the mixologist, a true wizard at his craft, Kelly Cosmo and others. For desert We had a cheesecake and the honey and milk both exceptional, honey and milk probably the finest desert any of us have ever had, fabulous!

I cannot rave about this experience enough. I took my wife here for her 30th birthday with a couple of friends and family and have never had another culinary experience that comes close to this; Chef Philip and his team absolutely knocked it out of the park. The food was top notch: creative, thought out, sourced locally, fresh, light, and the most delicious combinations of flavors & textures. I could adjective vomit all-day long, but the only way for you to understand and appreciate it is to book a reservation NOW! Cheers, Root Food + Wine, team, thank you for your hospitality.

Had an amazing lunch today at Root Food + Wine. We started with homemade sourdough bread with butter and ricotta with crackers. Then we had an amazing burger with roasted potatoes. The drinks were exceptional also.

We had a reservation tonight for 10. To be honest, I didn’t have high hopes when we pulled up to the modest establishment in Missouri. My family is a foodie family comprised of a chef/restauranteur and many amateur chefs so expectations run higher than normal. However, once we were seated and I read the menu my attitude quickly changed. This Chef knows what he’s doing! When our server Zach described each dish our mouths watered and everyone was excited with anticipation. The beet and pecan taco amuse-bouche was phenomenal and I knew we were at the right place. The 3 course dinner was executed perfectly and the cantaloupe, black pepper sorbet intermezzo was an unexpected highlight of the meal. Not to mention, the beautifully crafted cosmo cocktail from Dylan that was a show stopper when the bubble bursted and smoke filled the table. Overall I’d give this place an 11/10. Food and service are A+. It’s a hidden gem that you should run to. Your palate will thank you. Next time I’m in Missouri, I’ll definitely be back. Thanks for a wonderful evening!

Absolutely amazing experience! A five star restaurant walking distance from our Rental house! Our group of 3 friends couldn’t decide between all the beautiful hand crafted cocktails to delicious chef inspired dishes so we ordered many and shared and made reservations for the next day to experience even more! Zach was our server and he was fantastic! His enthusiasm and attention to detail was a bonus!

Amazing food and service, best meal we've had since eating at Petite Commerce in Bordeaux.

A do not miss place from anywhere near St. Louis. A beautiful setting in warm, intimate surroundings, with excellent services, inventive cocktails, and terrific execution. Just go, but beware that reservations will be likely needed!

Amazing farm to table experience from the custom crafted cocktails to the surprise miso peanut butter cookies. Think Stone Soup Cottage on a smaller scale. The entrees by Chef Philip are unique and incredible and the service by Dillon and Zach was fun and attentive. Great place for a special occasion as they will make it extra special for you!

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat while exploring Augusta. Ordered a couple appetizers and drinks which were excellent. Superb service and ambience.

We had a great dinner with friends here! The service was outstanding and the food was delicious!

Absolutely fantastic.

Perfect pairings and portions, the 5 course tasting menu was just hit after hit without a single miss. The amuse bouche beet tacos, the miso/pho adjacent broth starter, the goat cheese and spinach tart, THE TROUT (oh, the trout) with the pickled onion-garlic-things that I wish I could remember the name of, the double beef, the chicken fricassee, the basil/strawberry desert and honey panna cotta. I was repeatedly wowed with each new dish. Oh, and the cocktails were great, especially the Basil Gin.

The service was excellent; fun and friendly with great intros and descriptions for each dish (not too much, not too little). They were fun to chat with but also gave us the perfect amount of breathing room. The herb garden patio seating was lovely, especially with the evening spring weather. The neighborhood cats were an unexpected and adorable addition as well!

As a fan of the chef's previous restaurants, and having heard Root's praises from family in Augusta, I knew it would be good. I did not think it would be THIS good. I will definitely be back and will be telling everyone I know that they need to have a visit!

Thank you!

This makes 3 times we've been to Root. Each time the drinks have been on point, the service(by Zach) has been masterful and the food has been beyond compare! This most resent trip we especially enjoyed the watermelon pico gazpacho 😉!

Fantastic. Loved every dish and the wine pairing was awesome. Can't wait to go back!