The Root Cellar

4.3 ( 1177 reviews )

Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours

420 Columbia Ave, Lexington, SC 29072, United States

+1 803-359-5436

The Root Cellar, located at 420 Columbia Ave in Lexington, SC, has quickly earned its reputation as a beloved Southern restaurant. Diners rave about the vibrant flavors and home-style cooking, epitomizing the essence of comfort food. Starters like the Ahi Tuna and Fried Green Tomatoes showcase the restaurant’s dedication to fresh, local ingredients. Customers have praised the Fried Chicken Livers, which are touted as the best in town, paired perfectly with a zesty comeback sauce. The atmosphere is inviting, resembling a warm family gathering where the staff treats everyone like kin—a sentiment echoed by visitors like Brian P. The menu goes beyond traditional Southern cuisine with inventive salads such as the Ahi Tuna Salad and spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad. Reviewers have also highlighted the shrimp and grits as a must-try, affirming its status as a signature dish. The attentive service adds to the experience, with patrons appreciating the teamwork of the waitstaff. In summary, The Root Cellar is a treasure trove of Southern flavors, dedicated to quality and community spirit. Whether you’re indulging in their famous fried okra or savoring a classic burger, this restaurant feels like home—one vibrant bite at a time.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves healthy options
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Kim Randolph

May 4,2025

Best chicken livers ever!! Love all their vegetables! Servers very friendly and atmosphere very nice.

Brian P.

Apr 23,2025

The food was very good! We want to come back and try the rest of the menu. The server treated us like family! Very quiet calm atmosphere. Pepsi products and adult beverages. Kids menu. Plenty of free parking.

Janet Pearce

Mar 25,2025

The food was good. First time eating fried green tomatoes. They were delicious. I had the tavern cheese burger. The burger itself had a good flavor so no matter what you put on it,it would be good. Loved the onion rings. Service was excellent. All the wait people worked as a team when serving our food.

Bart Arnold

Mar 8,2025

Well I have want to vist this place for a while and boy have I been missing out. When I looked over the menu it was tough to make a decision because everything sounded so good. I chose the shrimp n grits and it was great. Others in our party had the spinach salad and fried chicken dinner and everything was delicious. This is a highly recommended place to eat at and I can't wait to go back.

Renee Hydrick

Feb 24,2025

Play everything and my daughter and I add buttermilk chicken John had his with grits and gravy.tina and I had no grits.tina also had green beans and Mac cheese. I had collard greens and Mac cheese, mashed potatoes it always very good we will definitely go back That's what I call home cooking. Are waitress was Debbie she explained the menu she was very tentative

George Renard

Feb 22,2025

This is one of my favorite spots for a burger. You can actually get a medium rare patty! The collards make a good side dish. The Southern Egg Rolls are a good appetizer with their homemade bbq sauce. Update...we split the Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich along with an appetizer order of Fried Chicken Livers.

Joyce Reed

Feb 15,2025

Other than being a bit loud it was a pleasant experience. The restaurant was clean. The food was great and our waiter was excellent considering there were 9 of us. The prices are fair. Management was accommodating for our large group. The atmosphere was nice, the decor is cute, and the bathroom was clean. Will go again.

Bethany Tamke

Feb 4,2025

Very nice restaurant! Wait staff was pleasant, wait times was as expected and reasonable. Food was absolutely delicious!! If you like fried green tomatoes, this is where you want to go! Black bean burger and hot honey chicken sandwich were amazing! Sweet tea was perfect! Also the prices were good, not breaking the bank for great food. Can’t wait to come back!

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