Root & Bone

This place has been on my list to try and I will definitely be back! We were celebrating 3 birthdays (mine included) and while I had made a reservation they did not have it on record (tried twice via open table which wasn’t working and so I called instead and was assured it was confirmed). Despite not being able to find my reservation, the host Samuel was very accommodating which I appreciated considering it is Friday night.
We had the deviled eggs (small but mighty), the ½ chicken bucket (so darn good, and interestingly prepared), asparagus (you know, pretty standard), and the cheddar waffles (nom nom nom). For my entrée I had the shrimp and grits, good but not the best I’ve had (the actual south wins on this one).
My sister in law brought a small cake for us at the end and there was a $ 5 per person plating fee, a bit silly if you ask me (but it’s not my restaurant so…), but we dealt with it and had our cake too ;)

i love this quaint little place. I came here for 2016 winter restaurant week. the service is on par and the food is really good. But i think, i would’ve paid about the same if it wasn’t restaurant week lol.
I would come here if i’m in the area, but i’m wouldn’t go out of my way to come here again. Sweetchick is my all time favorite and I have yet to find a place that can top that.

Awesome delicious and very juicy chicken! Stopped by randomly for brunch and it was fantastic! Drinks were perfectly made and the fried chicken here its just outttaaa this world! Had the right amount of crisp along with very juice and tender meat.
Will definitely come back here again!

The biscuits is so damn good, make you want to go back for more and more! The mac and cheese spectacular! This place puts Sweet Chick to shame
Finger licking good til the last bite I kid you not!

Although it was very packed and quite loud inside, I loved this place!
1. The interior is cute, especially the tablewares are adorable! But we had to sit closely by strangers as tables are very packed– Also there is only one tiny bathroom.
2. We ordered what our server recommended and it was very satisfying!
— Grandma biscuits: Very warm, soft, and perfect with the pinch of salt came out together. The magic sweet sauce made it even more special!
— Mac & Cheese: I would go back for this. The size of macaroni was huge, all warmly soaked with lovely cheese sauce. Generally the portion is good as an appetizer for a several people, I would say.
— Chicken & waffle: I was quite skeptical about this combination, but it turned out very nice– waffle wasn’t too buttery so that it doesn’t make the whole sandwich too heavy with the fried chicken.

Yes! Wednesday Brunch! I love this Southern-​sque restaurant. The décor and workers make this casual experience an elevated one.
I came with 5 other people and we were promptly seated in the center of the room.
I had the $ 16 Waffle Benedict: soft poached eggs, thick cuts of pork belly bacon, and lemon hollandaise.
Taste: The waffle was sweet and went well with the savory poached egg with lemon hollandaise on top. By the way, I want a basket of those waffles. So so good. I will come back here again just for what I ordered, but it is a bit pricey… However, for the fresh farm ingredients I do not mind at all.

We came here for the Mother’s Day brunch. The restaurant sent a Mother’s Day gift to us– a plate of shrimp and grits! Oh my! It’s on our to-​try list and it’s delicious! What a thoughtful and sweet gesture.
We ordered drunken Devils eggs, Mac and cheese, a basket of fried chicken with cheddar waffle, omelette, and a Respberry tart with Mamosa and coffee. Everything was delightful! This is definitely one of the best brunch places in the city. Highly recommend.

I always watch calories and go with healthy choices when it comes to food. BUT! Forget about that! It’s Root&Bone where I can get the amazingly addictive fried bird. Truly delicious fried bird — crispy skin with savory powder outside, and juicy, flavorful and tender meat inside. I just can’t imagine that they can make a bird with such a delicious skin yet the meat inside has a different kind of savory and the consistency in juicy and flavorful quality. Amazing execution!
The bird here is a must-​try while other dishes are interesting too. I would certainly come back to enjoy the addictive bird!

To be honest I don’t really have too many exposures towards southern type of food, and given the fact that I walked all the way towards the east coast, I did expect a lot out of it. Also a side fun fact: the only other southern restaurant I’ve been to is Yardbird in Miami, served by the same star chef. Consistency-​test?
Definitely a down-​to-​earth spot and a great place for Friday casual gather-​together. We opted to share the whole bird, with a whisky syrup waffle as side. The single best chicken I have ever had in my life — how can the meat be that tender while the skin so crispy? Amazing! Both the deviled egg and grilled asparagus were delicious and served as perfect appetizers.
Definitely leave some room for dessert and you would not be regretted. My favorite part on both deserts we’ve ordered was the sorbet, very refreshing after a lengthy (yet not greasy) meal.
Every single dish was well executed, fairly priced and well portioned. Will be back for more birds!

Another place to check off during my 1^st year in NYC. I was told that this place has really good chicken and was also Instagram worthy.
I came here on a Wednesday night and it was surprisingly empty inside the tiny space. The reviews don’t lie, this restaurant has a very rustic-​trendy vibe.
The moment we got seated, I already knew what to order (did a lot of Unilocal reading prior). Half a chicken, waffles and mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese was good, but didn’t blow my mind. I could have done without it. The waffles were good, but again, didn’t blow my mind. The chicken, however, lived up to the hype. It was so moist (and I hate that word) and flavorful. it was just the right amount of crispiness and the pieces were huge!
Would definitely come back

I visited Root & Bone on April 20^th around 8PM
We did not make a reservation and my friend and I were seated at the window bar stools immediately.
The restaurant was not to full at this time and our waiter came to us right away.
We ordered the
Basket of chicken, Mac & Cheese and the Cheese waffles
The food was amazing everything came out in a timely manner and was cooked fresh.

Mindblowingly good Southern food and cocktails.
The interior is really charming and now they even have an outdoor area to eat. The space is a little small, but there weren’t too many parties on a Monday evening.
We tried the fried chicken (were able to request all dark meat!), mac and cheese, biscuits, grilled caesar salad (super crunchy and refreshing) and a chocolate dessert. All were decadent and delicious.
Seems like brunch here is next on my list.

Perhaps I expected too much.
Drunken Deviled Eggs– A lot smaller than expected, but they looked cute. They were very flavorful. ($ 6)
Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich– I’ve seen so many great photos of this dish, but mine looked nothing like them. Where was the other waffle that is normally placed on top of the sandwich? The chicken had a really odd flavor. That’s not what chicken normally tastes like. It had an artificial taste and texture. I’m sure it wasn’t though. The maple syrup had an extremely watery consistency. ($ 15)
Our waitress was a bit rude, which made me feel uncomfortable.

Southern brunch! Came at 1130 with a 40 min wait on Saturday but by 1210 when we were seated there was no line! So we coulda just came late!
We were seated at the counter where you can watch all the food being made in the kitchen
BIG TIP get the bucket of chicken & skip the chicken waffle sandwich! We could tell the chicken was good but didn’t get enough of it in the waffle sandwich and the waffle & tomato were nothing special plus the chicken was smothered in cheese. Big regret
–fried chicken & waffles sandwich: waffles were not crispy. And every picture of the sandwich on Yoel had a top and bottom to the sandwich but we only got a bottom waffle
–grandma daisy’s angel biscuits: really good! Not your typical buttery biscuit but I still liked it! Wasn’t a huge fan of the Au jus to dip so I asked for honey!
–macaroni & cheese: SO GOOD, creamy and a great crust, I feel like Mac & cheese is always overhyped at restaurants but root & bone definitely does it well. It’s heavy so this small side portion is perfect to share
Also wish I had room to try the desserts in the front case! I Will have to come back for that and the bucket of bird

Never again.
Wanted to take my friend out to something good and decided on this place. When we got there it was crowded around the register. I didn’t know if people were waiting to order or waiting to get seated. It seemed like people standing there were ordering to go. I finally got the man’s attention and asked for a table for two. He was about to seat us in front of the chefs but another party of two came right in and said they were here first. Damn it! Asked the man again when we will get seated and he said about 25 minutes or so. We decided to sit outside but mind you, it was so cold outside! I definitely didn’t need ice cubes for my water.
I went back in to use the bathroom and while I was waiting on line I see three empty stools by the window so I asked the man if we could sit there instead. He said a party of three is coming so ok cool. But it was only 5 minutes since we got seated. Had he told us it’ll be soon we would’ve waited.
My friend and I ordered the Mac and cheese and the half chicken but it took awhile for the waiter to come to us since ya know we were outside (aka not important) and no one paid much attention to us. The man sitting next to us used his gf’s scarf wrapped tightly around his neck LOL it was kinda funny.
The food came and tbh it wasn’t good enough for anyone to withstand the cold. The chicken was tender and the bread crumbs on top of the Mac and cheese made it really good but you can get that anywhere. By the end of the night my hands were ice cold (yay!) so yup never again.

Update ¾/​16
My boyfriend and I came to Root and Bone for another try and again this restaurant disappoints. We went knowing we didn’t have a reservation and expected long wait times, but we were able to be seated at the counter.
The restaurant itself is small and cozy and reminds you of grandmas kitchen. The Windows can be opened on warm days, but unfortunately today wasn’t one of those days. And the minute you walk in you’re hit with an overpowering greasy smell & I hate places that are like that.
After being seated, our waitress came by with water and menus. We started out with grandmas biscuits which were the highlight of the entire meal. They are melt in your mouth delicious. They come with a side of sea salt and sesame and chicken jus for dipping. All the extras were really extras and just unnecessary.
We also ordered the mac n cheese and whole bird. The Mac n cheese came in a small bowl. Great for sharing. Creamy. Big macaroni! They were good. Nothing remarkable.
We were hoping the bird would be the highlight of the night but were 100% disappointed. The skin was soggy and oily. We were given a mixture of a hot sauce and some maple but on sauce and no ketchup. Very upsetting on my behalf. The exterior had some flavor. The inside was bland and tasteless. There are a lot of other places that have better fried chicken.
I still don’t understand why this place is so popular. A big greasy over hyped fried chicken joint that is inconveniently located.

My friend and I ate at Root & Bone during their Restaurant Week on a weekday afternoon for a late 3:30pm lunch. The restaurant was not crowded but fairly filled. The decorations and atmosphere has a wooden rustic country feel. It’s a really cute restaurant and I loved it.
I was really happy with my Restaurant Week experience at Root & Bone. I was so full at the end I even packed my food to go. The restaurant week menu let’s you pick 1 appetizer, entrée, dessert and side dish to share for the table.
For appetizers we got the devil eggs and biscuits. Both were delicious, especially the biscuits! Definitely my favorite of the meal. For the entrée we both got the chicken and waffle and the Mac n cheese side for the table. The wing of the chicken was juicy and tender. It meshed really well with the waffle and different syrups and sauces. The thigh of the chicken was a lot drier. At that point I was so full I couldn’t even finish the chicken. The Mac n cheese was the perfect amount of cheesy and crunchiness. Probably one of the better ones I’ve had. We topped off the meal with different flavored gelato, but honestly as good as it was, we were stuffed to the max.
Overall, great restaurant but chicken could be made juicier. Really good value for restaurant week!

I have been wanting to try Root & Bone for some time and finally got a chance to visit during Restaurant Week. We couldn’t make a reservation online and on arrival were told it would be a 2 hour wait. Luckily it wasn’t that long and we had a table on the high chairs in the window.
The restaurant was smaller than I had expected, but there were hooks under the counter, so plenty of space to store your belongings during the meal.
My friend and I shared the biscuits and deviled eggs to start. I really enjoyed the biscuits and the sauce they came with. The eggs were so small it is hard to judge. They were fine.
As I was at Root & Bone, I of course had to have the fried chicken and waffle! It arrived in a wire basket, wrapped in paper. I really enjoyed it and was impressed with how tasty the waffle was, it was thick and chewy, different texture to a typical waffle. My only complaint would be the mess left behind on the table as I ate. As it comes in a wire basket, bits of chicken and skin just fall through the gaps in the basket and left food all over the table in front of me! (Which our server did not wipe away when he collected our plates!). Another issue was that our main courses arrived while we were still eating our appetizers, so we had 4 dishes on the go at once!
We chose Mac & Cheese as a side to share, it was really delicious. Quite creamy and cheesy, I really liked it.
We both had the sticky toffee dessert and it was really good! I feel like you cannot normally fit in a dessert when eating this sort of food, but it was a great size and tasted really good. A great end to a great meal.
Service was good, but maybe a bit over friendly to a point it became too informal. He was nice but a bit too cheeky in his jokes I felt.
If I knew there wouldn’t be such a huge wait, I would go back. What is great is that you can leave your number & they text you when the table is ready, so you don’t have to wait around.

Made a reservation for restaurant week for 10pm on a Wednesday. Pretty stoked as I love comfort food.
Walk inside & was greeted by a very friendly hostess, she showed us to our very tiny table. Place is mad small & I felt so enormous sitting on the bench side of the booth as my gf sat at least 6 inches lower in a chair. Kind of Willy Wonka’ish. Very tight inside but that’s not really anyone’s fault as they’re making the best out the small space.
So the alcohol, decided to get the Burning Bush as it came recommended by the waiter. Not for me.
I love tequila & I love spicy but this went left. It had cinnamon, egg white, orange tequila & ancho pepper. It just didn’t sit well with me… to be entirely too descriptive… the drink was frothy & felt fuzzy in my mouth. Almost similar to the feeling in your mouth you get when you’re going to vomit. Anyways, not going to be re-​ordering this one. For $ 13, two thumbs down.
Next the food, ahhhh we got the biscuits & the deviled eggs.
The deviled eggs were pickled & the saltiness really overpowered everything else for me. Looked beautiful though, A1 presentation.
Biscuits were great, could’ve eaten 5… at once.
Then we got the pimento cheese grits & holllllllly shit were these perfect. I could’ve stopped here & been satisfied. The little pops of corn in there too, magnificent. Ahhhh my mouth is watering just thinking about that texture & the creamy cheesy goodness.
Next the Mac n cheese. I LIVE for Mac n cheese & I like creamy Mac all day. This Mac is a winner, superb compilation. The creamy, smooth blend of everything mixed so well together I would bring my big booty from Queens just to get that Mac n cheese. Mmmmm. Loved it!
We both got the chicken & waffles & it was good. Chicken falls off the bone & is well seasoned but not overpowering. Perfectly seasoned is a better description. Liked the buckwheat waffles. Really enjoyed the chicken & waffle combo.
Next we split the sticky toffee pudding, not for me again. Took one bite, wasn’t impressed. My gf enjoyed it though.
Cute décor, love the exposed brick, very homey feel.
Will I be back? Quite possibly.

After hearing incredible things about their fried chicken, I’ve been meaning to check out Root & Bone for a while. Luckily they were participating in NYC’s Restaurant Week 2016, and I was able to sample a variety of their southern comfort food offerings for brunch.
First things first: make a reservation if you don’t want to wait hours for a table. We ended up waiting about an hour and fifteen minutes for 2 people on a late Sunday afternoon. The food, however, is definitely worth the wait. After perusing the Restaurant Week brunch menu, we ended up ordering:
+ Daisy’s Angel Biscuits: super flaky and rich, with honey soaked into the top layers of the biscuit. I actually liked it better plain than with the savory jus on the side.
+ Kale Salad: light and refreshing. The candied pecans added the perfect amount of sweet and crunch.
+ Mac N Cheese: big noodles covered with a thick layer of rich, oozy cheesy goodness. I really liked the crunchy topping on this.
+ Waffle Eggs Benedict: really delicious. The eggs were poached perfectly, and the buckwheat waffles had a great chewy bite to them. I wasn’t a fan of the thick bacon on the side; it was tasty but a bit dried out.
+ Shrimp & Grits: classic southern food. Very cheesy and rich, while the tomatoes and shrimp added a pop of freshness.
+ Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butter Pecan Ice Cream: incredibly, almost overpoweringly sweet (even for someone with a huge sweet tooth!). It was delicious, but I could physically feel my blood sugar rising after eating it, and I was in a woozy sugar coma for the rest of the night. If you order this off their usual menu, consider splitting a portion with a friend.
We sat at a counter by the windows, which was great for the natural lighting. Our service was also fine, but you could tell that that the servers/​hosts were 100% done with Restaurant Week and brunch service.
Overall, a really enjoyable meal. I’d definitely come back to try their fried chicken, which I regret not trying now.

Une petite demi heure d’attente dans le bar à côté pour une table un samedi soir… Et malheureusement la désagréable surprise d’être placés au comptoir devant la cuisine. Ce qui aurait pu avoir du charme s’est révélé déplaisant car on y était mal assis, nos vêtements y ont pris une odeur de grillade/​fromage affreuse et on a vu toute la soirée les cuistos réaliser des plats finalement assez gras et plein de fromage (notamment l’assiette de gaufres + poulet frit + tranches de cheddar fondu, les bols de macaronis à la crème et au fromage saupoudrés de cheddar râpé, ainsi que les quatre petites gaufres couvertes chacune d’une tranche de cheddar fondu…).
Au début c’est sympa de les voir cuisiner, mais après une heure de diner et quand on arrive au dessert, un (très très bon) gâteau au chocolat, c’est carrément écœurant.
Nous avons tout de même globalement bien mangé. En entrée deux minuscules sandwichs au poulet frit, très bon mais hors de prix (12 $ et c’était vraiment minuscule…). En plat un crabe frit aux asperges, réussi même si la sauce était peut être un peu trop sucrée… Pas besoin de prendre de «side» à côté si on veut prendre un dessert et qu’on n’a pas une faim de loup, d’autant plus que ce sont précisément ces petits plats qui sont les plus gras.
Un peu cher pour ce que c’est.
Le service est un peu expéditif mais sympathique.
A noter: la vaisselle est jolie, les présentations sont (un peu) soignées.