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    Rustic Root

    535 5th Ave

    San Diego, CA 92101


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    Shareables

    • BUTTER BISCUITS

      3 Butter Biscuits | artisanal hot honey butter
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.50
    • WAGYU MEATBALLS

      roasted garlic mashed potatoes, bourbon cream sauce, micro basil, pecorino
      $16.50
    • MARYLAND CRABCAKE

      seared jumbo lump crab, traditional tartar sauce, herb salad with citrus vinaigrette
      $22.95
    • FIRECRACKER SHRIMP

      sriracha aioli, sweet and spicy mango sauce espelette
      $17.25
    • IDAHO PARMESEAN FRIES

      parmesan, parsley, garlic aioli
      $10.50
    • BACON MAC N' CHEESE

      applewood smoked bacon, creamy three cheese sauce, toasted breadcrumbs
      $15.50

    Meats & Birds

    • FILET FRITES

      8oz grilled filet mignon, au poivre sauce, parmesan fries, garlic aioli, sub truffle fries +$3
      $49.95
    • "RFC" RUSTIC FRIED CHICKEN

      brined crispy bone in-chicken, butter biscuit, creamed corn, house made buffalo sauce, & hot honey butter
      $27.95

    Seafood & Pasta

    • ROASTED SALMON

      creamy yam purée, tuscan kale, pickled patty pan squash, herb oil
      $32.50
    • WILD BOAR BOLOGNESE

      mezzi rigatoni, rich & savory tomato sauce, fresh basil, parmesan
      $24.50
    • LOBSTER PAPPARDELLE

      pappardelle pasta, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, corn, chili flake, sherry cream, breadcrumbs, espelette, basil
      $37.95

    Salads

    • BABY GEM CAESAR

      romaine, croutons, pecorino, classic caesar dressing. add chicken +8, shrimp +10
      $16.50
    • HALF BABY GEM CAESAR

      romaine, croutons, pecorino, classic caesar dressing. add chicken +8, shrimp +10
      $12.50

    Desserts

    • CARROT CAKE

      four layer spiced carrot cake, housemade cream cheese frosting, crushed walnuts
      $13.50

    WAGYU MEATBALLS

    $16.50

    roasted garlic mashed potatoes, bourbon cream sauce, micro basil, pecorino

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    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Monday5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Thursday5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Friday5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Rustic Root meals are designed with the goal of making every item a personal favorite. Whether you keep coming back for your “usual,” or want to explore every corner of the menu, we’re here to make any item you order the best thing you ate all week.

    Location

    535 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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