Rustic Root Menu

535 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Happy Hour Menu

    • HOMESTYLE BUTTER BISCUITS

      artisanal maple pecan & charred jalapeno butter
      $6.00
    • CAESAR SALAD TOAST

      sweet gem lettuce, brioche, grated grana padano, spanish white anchovy, parmesan vinaigrette
      $12.00
    • HALF DOZEN OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

      choice of: rockefeller - miso motoyaki, preserved lemon raw - rice wine mignonette, shallot, black pepper
      $12.00
    • PORK BELLY SLIDERS

      pork belly “carnitas”, spicy pickles, calabrian chimichurri
      $11.00
    • MINI NEW ENGLAND STYLE SHRIMP ROLLS

      old bay herb aioli, celery
      $12.00
    • CARAMELIZED SWEET ONION DIP

      sea salt & vinegar potato chips
      $9.00
    • WAGYU SLIDERS

      american cheese, dill pickle, bacon marmalade, caramelized onion, secret sauce, brioche bun
      $12.00
    • SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS

      dill pickle napa slaw, roasted spring onion aioli, brioche bun
      $12.00
    • PARMESAN HERB FRIES

      garlic aioli
      $7.00
    • CLASSIC COCKTAILS

    • ORIGINAL COCKTAILS

    • SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

  • Dinner Menu

    • HOMESTYLE BUTTER BISCUITS

      artisanal maple pecan & charred jalapeno butter
      $8.00
    • PORK BELLY

      honey lime glazed, calabrian chimichurri, mini popcorn, cilantro
      $16.00
    • MARYLAND CRAB CAKE

      jumbo lump blue crab, charred serrano remoulade, herb salad with citrus vinaigrette
      $21.00
    • HAZLENUT ROASTED BEETS

      charred kale, chèvre crema, chive, toasted hazelnut vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • WAGYU MEATBALLS

      whipped ricotta, tomato sugo, torn basil, shaved reggiano, baguette
      $15.00
    • IDAHO TRUFFLE FRIES

      white truffle oil, parmesan, parsley, truffle aioli
      $11.00
    • CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      pancetta, pedro ximenez reduction, pecorino romano
      $13.00
    • FIRECRACKER SHRIMP

      sriracha aioli, sweet and spicy mango sauce, espelette
      $17.00
    • BACON MAC 'N CHEESE

      applewood smoked bacon, creamy four cheese sauce, toasted breadcrumbs
      $14.00
    • BAJA YELLOWTAIL CRUDO

      preserved lemon, toasted pine nut, citrus vinaigrette, olive oil, cilantro
      $19.00
    • CAST IRON CORNBREAD

      cheddar & roasted jalapeño chili, spiced honey, artisanal maple pecan & charred jalapeno butter
      $9.00
    • SOUTHERN STYLE CREAM CORN

      yellow sweet corn, butter, cream cheese, breadcrumbs
      $9.00
    • BABY GEM CAESAR

      romaine, croutons, pecorino, classic caesar dressing
    • ARTISAN LETTUCE

      point reyes blue cheese, candied almonds, chive, tarragon, mimosa vinaigrette
    • ROASTED ATLANTIC SALMON

      butternut squash, red quinoa, swiss chard, pepitas crunch, whipped labneh
      $31.00
    • LOBSTER PAPPARDELLE

      pappardelle pasta, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, corn, chili flake, sherry cream, breadcrumbs, espelette, basil
      $36.00
    • LOUISIANA JAMBALAYA

      smoked andouille sausage, blackened prawns, chicken thigh, oven roasted tomatoes, “trinity” rice, creole broth, scallions
      $30.00
    • WILD BOAR BOLOGNESE

      rigatoni, rich & savory tomato sauce, parmesan
      $23.00
    • PAN ROASTED DUCK BREAST

      vanilla bean glazed, carrot-ginger puree, melted fennel, hazelnut granola, juniper, orange reduction
      $38.00
    • FILET FRITES

      8oz grilled filet mignon, blue cheese butter, parmesan fries, pickled onions, garlic aioli
      $49.00
    • “RFC” RUSTIC FRIED CHICKEN

      brined chicken, butter biscuit, creamed corn, housemade hot sauce
      $25.00
    • MARY'S JAMAICAN JERK HALF CHICKEN

      pickled red bean & parsley salad, creamed spinach purée, preserved lemon jus
      $31.00
    • 28 DAY DRY AGED RIBEYE

      16oz creekstone farm table smoked ribeye, potato gratin, sherry roasted onions, cabernet reduction
      $65.00
    • CAST IRON COOKIE

      rustic's signature dessert - perfect for sharing warm chocolate chip & heath bar cookie topped with vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce
      $16.00
    • BANANA PUDDING

      whipped banana, vanilla wafers, whipped cream
      $9.00
    • CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME

      dark chocolate, sea salt, whipped cream, chocolate pearls
      $9.00
    • CARROT CAKE

      four layer spiced carrot cake, housemade cream cheese frosting, crushed walnuts
      $12.00
    • LAVENDER HAZE

      butterfly pea infused tito’s, fresh lemon, lavender
      $17.00
    • A LOVER'S FLANNEL

      cucumber and mint infused absolut, strawberry syrup, lemon, egg white
      $16.00
    • PORCH SWING

      basil hayden's bourbon, blueberry reduction, lemon, black walnut bitters
      $17.00
    • THE RUSTIC ROUTE

      bombay dry gin, lillet blanc, peach liqueur, lemon, grapefruit
      $15.00
    • KEEPING WARM

      cazadores blanco, producer espadin, elderflower liqueur, blackberry shrub, lime, habanero tincture
      $17.00
    • GOLDEN APPLE SPRITZ

      skyy vodka, apple cider reduction, ca'bolani prosecco
      $15.00
    • DIRTY COLA

      gentleman jack, coca-cola, vanilla, lime, cream of coconut
      $16.00
    • THE BARISTA

      rustic's signature slushy - skyy espresso vodka, coffee, oat milk, caramel, prime lemon lime, topped with whipped cream
      $15.00
    • JAVA MARTINI

      absolut vanilia, baileys, kahlua, simple syrup, cold brew
      $16.00
    • BLOOD ORANGE SANGRIA

      red wine, blood orange, pomegranate, cinnamon, clove, honey, black tea
    • TIPSY DAISY

      serves up to four - chamomile & rose infused vodka, spiced strawberry, honey, lemon
      $53.00
    • SIDE PORCH SHRUB

      fresh blackberries, blackberry sherry shrub, cocao nibs, orange peel, seltzer
      $8.00
    • HOUSE-MADE LEMONADE

      lavender & butterfly pea
      $8.00
    • RED BULL

      choice of: original, sugarfree, red edition, yellow edition
      $6.00
    • PRIME HYDRATION

      choice of: lemon lime, blue raspberry
      $5.00
    • HEINEKEN 0.0

      $8.00
    • 1862 SOUR

      maker's mark, powdered sugar, syrup, lemon
      $16.00
    • THE NIGHT SHIFT

      knob creek, cherry vanilla tobacco syrup, lemon, walnut and cherry bitters
      $19.00
    • 1916 ALEXANDER NO. 1

      hendrick's gin, creme de cacao, cream, nutmeg
      $14.00
    • ON THE NOGGIN

      st remy vsop, creme de cacao, pumpkin spice, cream, nutmeg
      $15.00
    • 1895 OLD FASHIONED

      elijah craig small batch, demerara syrup, angostura bitters
      $15.00
    • RUSTIC OLD FASHIONED

      rustic root's woodford reserve batch no. 6, amaro nonino, giffard banana liqueur, angostura bitters
      $17.00
    • 1927 MOJITO

      bacardi superior rum, lime, mint, effervescence
      $15.00
    • SNOW ON THE BEACH

      malibu coconut rum, fernet branca, pineapple, lime, mint
      $15.00
    • 1938 MARGARITA

      real del valle, agave, lime
      $16.00
    • THYME OUT

      patron silver, julian unfiltered apple cider, spiced agave, pear, lime, thyme
      $17.00
    • 1980 COSMOPOLITAN

      absolut citron, cointreau, lime, cranberry
      $16.00
    • BELLE OF THE BALL

      vodka, giffard lichi-li, lemon, raspberry, white grape juice, lychee pearls
      $16.00
    • HAPPY HOUR

      MONDAY - FRIDAY 5-6:30PM End the weekday right with discounted bites and half-off over 20 different cocktails
    • WEEKEND BRUNCH

      SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS STARTING AT 10AM Join us for our signature Bubbles & Berries mimosa trays alongside Chef’s delicious brunch fare.
    • RMD LOYALTY PROGRAM

      Enjoy exclusive offers and cash back for dining at your favorite RMD Group venues.
  • Brunch Menu

    • RUSTIC EGG PLATE

      two local farm eggs any style, rustic breakfast potatoes, english muffin, arugula salad, choice of bacon or housemade sausage
      $15.00
    • PORK BELLY FRIED RICE

      crispy pork belly, kimchi, local farm sunny-side up egg, furikake, cilantro
      $16.00
    • CHILAQUILES

      braised chicken thigh, salsa verde, cripy tortilla strips, lime crèma, shaved red onion, cotija, cilantro, two local farm soft-fried eggs
      $16.00
    • SOUTHERN CHICKEN & WAFFLES

      crispy bone-in chicken, belgium waffle, bourbon maple syrup
      $20.00
    • AVOCADO TOAST

      toasted french bread, smashed avocado, candied serrano pickled shallots, everything spice, crispy capers
      $14.00
    • STEAK TIPS & EGGS

      8oz prime bavette, two local farm eggs over easy, rustic breakfast potatoes
      $35.00
    • RUSTIC BREAKFAST SLIDERS

      maple pancake buns, pork sausage, american cheese, egg, breakfast potatoes
      $17.00
    • YANKEE POT ROAST HASH

      slow braised pot roast, marbled potatoes, charred peppers, caramelized onion, grilled corn, two local farm poached eggs, chipotle hollandaise, cilantro
      $22.00
    • APPALACHIAN BISCUITS & GRAVY

      andouille sausage gravy, housemade biscuits, sunny-side up local farm eggs
      $16.00
    • RUSTIC BURGER

      white cheddar, bacon jam, mustard aioli, sunny side up egg, romaine lettuce, brioche bun, parmesan fries modifications are politely declined
      $22.00
    • SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      brined chicken breast, buffalo glaze, coleslaw, dill pickles, tomato, brioche bun, parmesan fries
      $21.00
    • BABY GEM CAESAR

      romaine, croutons, pecorino, classic caesar dressing
      $12.00
    • ARTISAN CAESAR

      point reyes blue cheese, candied almonds, chive, tarragon, mimosa vinaigrette
      $12.00
    • PULLED PORK

      cilantro, smoked paprika
      $17.00
    • VIRGINIA HAM

      shaved country ham, smoked paprika
      $17.00
    • GOIN' BANANAS PANCAKE PARFAIT

      mini buttermilk pancakes, banana mousse pudding, caramelized banana, fresh berries, white chocolate, warm caramel sauce
      $15.00
    • BOURBON VANILLA FRENCH TOAST

      thick cut english muffin, macerated strawberries, mascarpone cream, real maple syrup
      $16.00
    • BAKED BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST

      banana custard, candied walnuts, sea salt caramel, whipped cream
      $16.00
    • DEATH BY CHOCOLATE PANCAKES

      nutella chocolate ganache, marshmallow meringue
      $15.00
    • BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

      maple syrup, butter
      $13.00
    • APPLE PIE DUTCH BABY

      please allow thirty minutes to cook. candied apple, mascarpone cream, brown sugar crumble
      $19.00
    • ACAI BOWL

      house made coconut-almond granola, fresh berries, banana, spiced honey, cocoa nibs
      $12.00
    • CRISPY BACON

      $4.00
    • SHAVED VIRGINIA COUNTRY HAM

      $4.00
    • HOUSEMADE SAUSAGE

      $5.00
    • CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE LINKS

      $5.00
    • BANANA WALNUT BREAD

      $6.00
    • RUSTIC COFFEE

      woodford rustic reserve bourbon, barrel smoked maple syrup, drip coffee, whipped cream, candied bacon
      $15.00
    • LAVENDER LATTE

      lavender & butterfly pea, milk, espresso served as a latte or cappuchino
      $9.00
    • RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE

      raspberry puree, white chocolate, milk, espresso served as a latte or cappuchino
      $9.00
    • ICED HONEY CINNAMON SPICE

      monin honey, cinnamon, milk, espresso
      $9.00
    • STRAWBERRY MATCHA LATTE

      matcha, strawberry puree, milk
      $9.00
    • CAMPO VIEJO CAVA

      $42.00
    • RUFFINO SPARKLING ROSE

      $47.00
    • MUMM NAPA BRUT

      $61.00
    • PERRIER-JOUET GRAND BRUT

      $101.00
    • MOET & CHANDON IMPERIAL BRUT

      $126.00
    • DOM PERIGNON 2009 BRUT

      $378.00
    • LAVENDER HAZE

      butterfly pea infused tito’s, fresh lemon, lavender
      $17.00
    • A LOVER'S FLANNEL

      cucumber and mint infused absolut, strawberry syrup, lemon, egg white
      $16.00
    • PORCH SWING

      basil hayden's bourbon, blueberry reduction, lemon, black walnut bitters
      $17.00
    • THE RUSTIC ROUTE

      bombay dry gin, lillet blanc, peach liqueur, lemon, grapefruit
      $15.00
    • KEEPING WARM

      cazadores blanco, producer espadin, elderflower liqueur, blackberry shrub, lime, habanero tincture
      $17.00
    • GOLDEN APPLE SPRITZ

      skyy vodka, apple cider reduction, ca’bolani prosecco
      $15.00
    • DIRTY COLA

      gentleman jack, coca-cola, vanilla, lime, cream of coconut
      $16.00
    • THE BARISTA

      rustic's signature slushy - skyy espresso vodka, coffee, oat milk, caramel, prime lemon lime, topped with whipped cream
      $15.00
    • JAVA MARTINI

      absolut vanilia, baileys, kahlua, simple syrup, cold brew
      $16.00
    • BLOOD ORANGE SANGRIA

      red wine, blood orange, pomegranate, cinnamon, clove, honey, black tea
    • TIPSY DAISY

      serves up to four - chamomile & rose infused vodka, spiced strawberry, honey, lemon
      $53.00
    • SIDE PORCH SHRUB

      fresh blackberries, blackberry sherry shrub, cocao nibs, orange peel, seltzer
      $8.00
    • HOUSE-MADE LEMONADE

      lavender & butterfly pea
      $8.00
    • RED BULL

      choice of: original, sugarfree, red edition, yellow edition
      $6.00
    • PRIME HYDRATION

      choice of: lemon lime, blue raspberry
      $5.00
    • HEINEKEN 0.0

      $8.00
    • RUSTIC MARY

      bacon salt rim, lime juice, bloody mary mix
      $14.00
    • SPICY MARY

      tajin rim, habanero bitters, cucumbers, jalapeno, bloody mary mix
      $14.00
    • PICKLED MARY

      salted rim , pickle juice, bloody mary mix
      $14.00
    • RUSTIC MICHELADA

      tajin rim, corona, clamato, habanero bitters, lime juice
      $14.00
    • 1862 SOUR

      maker's mark, powdered sugar, syrup, lemon
      $16.00
    • THE NIGHT SHIFT

      knob creek, cherry vanilla tobacco syrup, lemon, walnut and cherry bitters
      $19.00
    • 1916 ALEXANDER NO. 1

      hendrick's gin, creme de cacao, cream, nutmeg
      $14.00
    • ON THE NOGGIN

      st remy vsop, creme de cacao, pumpkin spice, cream, nutmeg
      $15.00
    • 1895 OLD FASHIONED

      elijah craig small batch, demerara syrup, angostura bitters
      $15.00
    • RUSTIC OLD FASHIONED

      rustic root's woodford reserve batch no. 6, amaro nonino, giffard banana liqueur, angostura bitters
      $17.00
    • 1927 MOJITO

      bacardi superior rum, lime, mint, effervescence
      $15.00
    • SNOW ON THE BEACH

      malibu coconut rum, fernet branca, pineapple, lime, mint
      $15.00
    • 1938 MARGARITA

      real del valle, agave, lime
      $16.00
    • THYME OUT

      patron silver, julian unfiltered apple cider, spiced agave, pear, lime, thyme
      $17.00
    • 1980 COSMOPOLITAN

      absolut citron, cointreau, lime, cranberry
      $16.00
    • BELLE OF THE BALL

      vodka, giffard lichi-li, lemon, raspberry, white grape juice, lychee pearls
      $16.00

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