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Rootstock
New American Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Humboldt Park, Chicago
The experts at Eater and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
"Ex-Lula chef Duncan Biddulph's food is distinctive and..."(2 Tips)
"excellent wine and beer list!"(2 Tips)
"locally sourced ingredients"(2 Tips)
"And to echo all the other posts it is the best burger in the city!"(12 Tips)
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AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014I love this place and if you don't see anything familiar on the menu, go ahead and ask. They really know their stuff. PS: brunch is fantastic & served until 4pm. Read more
Chefs FeedOctober 2, 2015"All of Chef Duncan's steak dishes (and I've had several) hit all five tastes in this kind of harmony that's pretty, satisfying, and light, while not being precious at all." Chef Jason Hammel Read more
LaShelle MikesellApril 1, 2022Oysters, Hand cut fries, Burrata w/ citrus, charred broccolini, Charcuterie, Catalpa Grove pork loin w/ roasted mushroom, treviso & mustard cream, Skatewing w/ fresno pepper, spinach, and poppy seed
kate readerMarch 23, 2014One of the top 3 burgers I've ever eaten. This place is a fraction of the cost of most places with similar menus & so delicious. Low key, inviting dining area, killer alcohol selection, great service.- Chefs FeedMay 5, 2016"You can taste the quality of the meat they use. Bacon aioli, Werp lettuce, a side of fries, and a beer, and you're good."- Noah Sandoval Read more
- Time Out ChicagoMay 15, 2012The menu at this alcove contains descriptions of an impressive selection of wine and beer. Thanks to the small plates served until 1am, this is a warm neighborhood place you won't want to leave. Read more
- Time Out ChicagoMarch 30, 2012Ex-Lula chef Duncan Biddulph's food is distinctive and beautiful, from the Roman-style semolina gnocchi with hazelnuts to the delicate corn crêpes to the hanger steak with seasonal vegetables. Read more
- SatishOctober 27, 2014Endearing neighborhood jaunt with great service, locally sourced ingredients and good food. Tip: Get the Burger and the Fries with the garlic aioli!
- Time Out ChicagoFebruary 29, 2012Very fine housemade cheese sticks, crunchy salads and a comprehensive list of Midwestern beers make for a spot that is surprisingly quality (especially when you consider the fratty atmosphere). Read more
EaterJanuary 11, 2011If you're not serious about great wine, beer and locally sourced, seasonal small plates, this chill Humboldt Park spot will convert you. [Eater 38 Member]
AlisonJuly 23, 2010Great service and ambience- it's a laid-back bar with a well- edited beer and wine selection. For the small plates, try the mussels, frites and pork belly banh mi!- Best Charcuterie in Chicago hands down - excellent wine and beer list! I love this place!
Sam KlingbergOctober 4, 2012Producer driven list with some of the best prices in town. The patio is a must in the summer.
Love sitting at the bar and chatting with the friendly waitstaff. Very comfortable atmosphere.
- Do the three and three (three meats three cheeses) the best board in the city.
- Mussels are fabulous! And to echo all the other posts it is the best burger in the city!
Brian MacQueenFebruary 8, 2010Laid-back hangout with interesting wine and beer list. The food menu focuses on some well-made small plates, and as a bonus, the kitchen is open until 1 a.m.- Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013The hanger steak at Rootstock is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more
- MartinMay 30, 2015Artichokes “á la grecque” w/ Smoked Fluke, Preserved Mushrooms, Sorrel and Sarvecchio
Colleen HughesFebruary 16, 2012Best burger in the city. Really. Also, the garlic aoili for the fries is tasty.
PnPPhat S.January 16, 2012Accepting all major credit cards except American ExpressNo dress codeStreet parking accessiblenot accept reservations
Shannon JeropkeJune 6, 2017Winner of Best Wine Bar presented by Segura Viudas at the 2017 Time Out Chicago Bar Awards.
- Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Susan Goss, chef of West Town Tavern, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Charcuterie platter. Read more
MazdaNovember 10, 2010Delicious food to pair with an impressive liquor selection or wines from around the world.
- Time Out ChicagoApril 8, 2010
my fav' neighborhood joint. great food, great alcohol, and great service!
- Ben LeClairDecember 22, 2009Pork shoulder rocked my world! That's the best thing I've had in a long time.
Mussels + Burger + Duchess de Burgogne = Perfect Meal
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- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
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- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
(773) 292-1616
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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