Rustic Root - Solana Beach

Rustic Root - Solana Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kristen VIP

   San Diego11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was great. Very lively place. Our waitress was fantastic. We had a 6:30 reservation but didn’t get seated until 7. I had to go up 3 times to see what was up. The hostess was not helpful and said she would check on it but never followed up with me. Aside from that snd super loud music…it was great. Will return.
   

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   Christina VIP

   San Diego13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great happy hour, fun vibes, amazing service and delicious food!
   

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   Jaymye

   San Diego1 review

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Let's start with the "shareables" The corn bread and bacon mac and cheese were in a very small cast iron pan - We had a table of 6 this would maybe feed 1.5 people (that was not disclosed when ordering) The entre food took a while to arrive so be ready to wait. Our reservations were late on a Saturday (8:15) there was a DJ (we were not prepared for that) We could not hold a conversation easily so if you are looking to bring a client or have a date night with conversation or catch up with old friends (like us) definitely confirm whether or not a DJ will be there. I ordered the lobster pasta. It was very lacking in flavor. The steak was good but small. The bacon mac and cheese was excellent. Also, weird fact the bathrooms are outside the restaurant so be prepared for that. It was a trendy spot, but I wasn't looking for a "club" vibe I would prefer more a nice, upscale, dinner spot that has music at a fun level where you can still hold a conversation without shouting across the table. I would much rather go to Rare Society for a trendy spot in Solana Beach. Also, I ordered the cocktail Snow on the beach and there was a ton of ice compared to the drink - not worth the price.
   

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   chia-wei VIP

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food quality decreases compared to 1month ago when it opens
   

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   Knick VIP

   Las Vegas5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We were a party of four and made the reservation a month in advance but were seated at a large table that fits 8 people which made it impossible to have any sort of conversation Our waitress disappeared for 15 minutes on two occasions, she apologized and said they were short staffed but between the inability to have a conversation and really slow service it wasn’t a good experience The bar area is nice We are locals, so we don’t plan to go back for dinner but will go for drinks
   

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   kelly

   San Diego1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was the worse I have ever had. The manager felt so bad that our waiter was so rude they comped stuff but it was very strange how rude she was before she even helped us. She completely ignored us for long stents of time
   

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   Kevin

   San Diego4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Almost an hour wait for our reservation, zero service recovery, loud bar, nice staff but could not recommend.
   

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   Shannon

   San Diego8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is amazing!! Recommend the corn bread, salmon, all the salads and the carrot cake!
   

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   Julie

   San Diego7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fave new place for happy hour and dinner! Must haves are the smashburger, wagyu meatballs, crab cakes, chicken pot pie, and the roasted beets (my personal favorite!). Rustic Root is our Friday hang out!
   

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    Kristen

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    From start to finish, our dining experience was amazing!! Our waitress, Hannah, was the best!! Lobster Papardelle and the pork chop were our favs… highly recommend.
    

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