The Root Cellar offers pub plates with Southern flair and imported wines in an intimate country-style decor, partnering with local purveyors to source authentic South Carolina ingredients for its kitchen. Unexpected menu items like its popular “Southern Eggroll,” made of homemade pimento cheese stuffed in spring roll form and lightly fried before being drizzled with Root Cellar barbecue sauce – has proven itself popular with patrons.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken is another crowd-pleasing menu item. Two 5-ounce breasts, tenderized by hand and marinated in buttermilk are marinated, then served on Keisler’s Mill yellow grits covered by pure white gravy with sides of green beans and collards for extra crunch and color.
At this cozy eatery, the menu is comprised of salads, burgers and sandwiches; delectable desserts; as well as an impressive selection of hot teas. Their staff is known to be both friendly and professional.
This restaurant is family-friendly, catering to customers of all types and offering delicious, quick service and excellent atmosphere in Lexington’s bustling center. Prices are fair, making this establishment highly coveted among Lexingtonians; come here and you won’t be sorry you tried something new! You won’t be disappointed! It is definitely worth a try if you live there – you will not regret it!