Rustic Root - Solana Beach

4.2 (173)

$30 and under

American

343 Hwy 101 #100, San Diego, CA 92075

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2 people

18 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Neighbourhood gem
Hot spot

The concept behind Rustic Root is simple: Create the kind of neighborhood place you can eat at every week and never get tired of going back.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:00
Phone number
(858) 381-4800
Website
https://www.rusticrootsd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alex Diaz
Catering
Rustic Root Solana Beach offers easy, flavor-packed catering and Family Packs for 4–6 guests. Perfect for team lunches or family dinners, enjoy comfort food favorites like Chicken Pot Pie and Wagyu Meatballs. Available for pickup or delivery with simple online ordering.
Private party facilities
Rustic Root Solana Beach offers flexible indoor-outdoor event spaces with a coastal neighborhood vibe. Full Venue Buyout: Accommodates 175 guests for a reception-style event Main Dining Room: Seats up to 30 guests Lounge: Casual and cozy, seating up to 50 guests Wrap-Around Patio: Seats 75 guests
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (858) 381-4800
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
343 Hwy 101 #100, San Diego, CA 92075
Area
Del Mar
Cross Street
Dahlia Dr.
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Solana Beach Amtrak Station – Located at 105 N Cedros Ave, this station is approximately a 1-minute walk from Rustic Root. It serves both Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and NCTD's COASTER commuter rail, providing convenient train access to and from the area. Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr Bus Stop – This bus stop is about a 1-minute walk from the restaurant and is served by NCTD BREEZE bus routes 101 and 308. Plaza St & Highway 101 Bus Stop – Approximately a 3-minute walk from Rustic Root, this stop also serves NCTD BREEZE bus routes 101 and 308.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dinner Reservation
Multiple dates available
While Happy Hour isn’t available at these tables, we’re delighted to serve you our full dinner and drinks menu. We hope you enjoy your time with us!
Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Solana Beach’s newest Happy Hour is here! Join us in our bar & lounge area for discounted bites, $8 wines by the glass, and half-off drafts & well drinks! We reserve a very limited number of seats for Happy Hour. Lounge & bar seating for Happy Hour is first-come, first-served.
Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us for our weekend brunch featuring dishes like our Rustic Breakfast Sliders, Death by Chocolate Pancakes, Southern Chicken & Waffles plus our signature Bubbles & Berries Trays, Bloody Maries, and more!

Private dining

1862 SOURUS$15.00
maker's mark, powdered sugar, syrup, lemon
THE NIGHT SHIFTUS$18.00
knob creek, cherry vanilla tobacco syrup, lemon, walnut & cherry bitters
1895 OLD FASHIONEDUS$15.00
elijah craig rmd private single barrel, demerara syrup, angostura bitters
RUSTIC OLD FASHIONEDUS$16.00
woodford reserve distiller's select bourbon, amaro nonino, giffard banana liqueur, angostura bitters
1927 MOJITOUS$15.00
bacardi superior rum, lime, mint, effervescence
SNOW ON THE BEACHUS$15.00
malibu coconut rum, fernet branca, pineapple, lime, mint
1938 MARGARITAUS$15.00
real del valle blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime
THYME OUTUS$16.00
patron silver, julian unfiltered apple cider, spiced agave, pear, lime, thyme

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

LAVENDER HAZEUS$17.00
butterfly pea infused tito's, lemon, lavender
A LOVER'S FLANNELUS$16.00
cucumber mint infused absolut, strawberry, lemon, egg white
PORCH SWINGUS$17.00
basil hayden's bourbon, blueberry, lemon, black walnut bitters
DIRTY COLAUS$16.00
gentleman jack, coca-cola, vanilla, lime, coconut, oat milk
KEEPING WARMUS$17.00
cazadores blanco, producer espadin, elderflower liqueur, blackberry shrub, lime, habanero tincture
JAVA MARTINIUS$16.00
absolut vanilia, kahlua especial, nitro dropkick cold brew
THE BARISTAUS$15.00
served as a slushy - skyy espresso vodka, coffee, oat milk, caramel, topped with whipped cream
BLOOD ORANGE SANGRIAUS$13.00
red wine, blood orange, pomegranate, cinnamon, clove, honey, chai tea

BOTTLES & CANS BEER

CORONAUS$8.00
COORS LIGHTUS$8.00
MICHELOB ULTRAUS$8.00
STONE BUENAVEZAUS$8.00
BUD LIGHTUS$8.00
JUNESHINE P.O.G. HARD KOMBUCHAUS$8.00

DRAFT BEER

STELLA ARTOISUS$8.00
5% - pilsner - stella artois
HAZY IPAUS$9.00
6.5% - new england IPA - harland brewing
STONE DELICIOUS IPAUS$9.00
6.5% - gluten reduced IPA - stone brewing
MANGO CARTUS$9.00
4% - light wheat ale - golden road brewing
CALI CREAMIN'US$9.00
5.5% - orange vanilla cream ale - mother earth brewing
BLOOD ORANGE IPAUS$9.00
7.2% - west coast IPA - latitude 33
MODELO ESPECIALUS$8.00
4.4% - mexican lager - grupo modelo
CULTURE BREWINGUS$9.00
rotating seasonal - san diego, CA

NON ALCOHOLIC

SIDE PORCH SHRUBUS$8.00
fresh blackberries, blackberry cordial, cocoa nib, orange peel, effervescence
HOUSE-MADE LEMONADEUS$8.00
lavender & butterfly pea
STELLA LIBERTE NON ALCOHOLIC BEERUS$8.00
RED BULLUS$6.00
choice of: original, sugarfree, red edition, yellow edition

SPARKLING WINE BTG

HAMPTON WATER
sparkling rose - france
- gUS$15.00
- bUS$35.00
SANINO GRAGNANO
sparkling red - italy sustainable
- gUS$13.00
- bUS$27.00
SPELLBOUND
prosecco brut - italy
- gUS$11.00
- bUS$24.00
MOET & CHANDON
187ml - champagne brut - france
- gUS$19.00

WHITES WINE BTG

BOLLINI TRENTINO
pinot grigio - italy
- gUS$11.00
- bUS$24.00
ABBONDANZA
pecorino - italy organic
- gUS$14.00
- bUS$32.00
CHARLES KRUG
sauvignon blanc - st helena
- gUS$12.00
- bUS$24.00
EMBANKMENT
chardonnay - russian river
- gUS$14.00
- bUS$32.00
CAKEBREAD
chardonnay - napa
- gUS$17.00
- bUS$59.00
BIDDIZZA
orange blend - sicily, italy organic
- gUS$14.00
- bUS$34.00
TORPEZ BRAVADE
rose - provance, france
- gUS$11.00
- bUS$24.00
SALT
rose of pinot noir - sonoma coast
- gUS$14.00
- bUS$32.00

REDS WINE BTG

DOUGH
pinot noir - central coast
- gUS$12.00
- bUS$25.00
THE EXPLORER
merlot - washington
- gUS$16.00
- bUS$37.00
DAOU "DISCOVERY"
cabernet sauvignon - paso robles
- gUS$16.00
- bUS$37.00
HONEST THIEF
cabernet sauvignon - paso robles
- gUS$17.00
- bUS$39.00
TASI
red blend - valpolicella, italy organic
- gUS$12.00
- bUS$25.00
ALTA VISTA
atemporal blend - mendoza
- gUS$11.00
- bUS$24.00
CONDE VIMIOSO TINTO "SOMM EDITION"
red blend - portugal
- gUS$13.00
- bUS$27.00

40 UNDER 40 - SPARKLING

ARGYLE BRUTUS$38.00
sparkling wine - willamette valley
JOSEP VENTOSAUS$35.00
cava brut - spain
SPELLBOUNDUS$24.00
prosecco brut - italy
CHANDONUS$39.00
brut rose - california
HAMPTON WATERUS$35.00
sparkling rose - france
SANINO GRAGNANOUS$27.00
sparkling red - 2023 - italy sustainable

40 UNDER 40 - WHITES

CHARLES KRUGUS$24.00
sauvignon blanc - 2023 - st helena
PASCAL JOLIVET ATTITUDEUS$39.00
sauvignon blanc - 2022 - loire valley
WITHER HILLSUS$30.00
sauvignon blanc - 2023 - marlborough
BOLLINI TRENTINOUS$24.00
pinot grigio - 2022 - italy
TERRE BRULEEUS$36.00
chenin blanc - 2021 - south africa
CLINEUS$29.00
viogner - 2023 - north coast
DOMAINES SCHLUMBERGER LES PRINCES ABBESUS$38.00
pinot gris - 2021 - alsace
MARIA BONITA NOSTALGIAUS$31.00
alvarinho - 2023 - portugal
ABBONDANZAUS$32.00
pecorino - 2023 - italy organic
EMBANKMENTUS$32.00
chardonnay - 2021 - russian river
NEYERS 304US$38.00
chardonnay - 2022 - sonoma
AU BON CLIMATUS$29.00
chardonnay - 2023 - santa barbara
WHITE QUEENUS$39.00
chardonnay - 2022 - sonoma organic
TORPEZ BRAVADEUS$24.00
rose - 2023 - provance, france
SALTUS$32.00
rose of pinot noir - 2023 - sonoma coast
BIDDIZZAUS$32.00
orange wine - 2023 - sicily, italy organic
FERLAT SILVANOUS$38.00
pinot grigio rosa - 2021 - italy organic

40 UNDER 40 - REDS

MONTINORE ESTATEUS$35.00
pinot noir - 2021 - willamette valley
DOUGHUS$25.00
pinot noir - 2022 - central coast
KLEEUS$35.00
pinot noir - 2023 - willamette organic
EMBANKMENTUS$39.00
merlot - 2019 - alexander valley
THE EXPLORERUS$37.00
merlot - 2017 - washington
MONTE REALUS$39.00
garnacha - 2021 - rioja
THE FABLIEST 067US$33.00
tempranillo - 2023 - central coast
TERRA D'OROUS$29.00
petite sirah - 2020 - amador county
MARTELLOTTOUS$38.00
cabernet sauvignon - 2021 - paso robles sustainable
GROUNDED BY JOSH PHELPSUS$28.00
cabernet sauvignon - 2021 - california
DAOU "DISCOVERY"US$37.00
cabernet sauvignon - 2022 - paso robles
HONEST THIEFUS$39.00
cabernet sauvignon - 2020 - paso robles
ALTA VISTAUS$24.00
altemporal blend - 2020 - mendoza
TASIUS$25.00
valpolicella - 2022 - italy organic
VINO LAURIAUS$39.00
nero d'avola - 2017 - sicily organic
BARONE RICASOLIUS$37.00
chianti classico DOCG - 2021 - brolio
CONDE VIMIOSO TINTO "SOMM EDITION"US$27.00
red blend - 2020 - portugal

SPARKLING RESERVE WINE

JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR HALF OFF ALL BOTTLES OF RESERVE WINE!

DOMAINE CARNEROS BRUT BY TAITTINGERUS$65.00
sparkling wine - 2021 - carneros
PERRIER JOUET BLASON ROSEUS$126.00
champagne - france

WHITE RESERVE WINE

JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR HALF OFF ALL BOTTLES OF RESERVE WINE!

FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDSUS$57.00
chardonnay - 2023 - carneros
CAKEBREADUS$59.00
chardonnay - 2022 - napa
FLOWERSUS$62.00
chardonnay - 2023 - sonoma coast

RED RESERVE WINE

JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR HALF OFF ALL BOTTLES OF RESERVE WINE!

GARY FARRELLUS$75.00
pinot noir - 2021 - russian river
LION TAMERUS$113.00
cabernet sauvignon - 2021 - napa
SEGHESIO OLD VINESUS$50.00
zinfandel - 2022 - sonoma county
NEYERSUS$88.00
cabernet sauvignon - 2018 - napa valley
SALTUS$252.00
cabernet sauvignon - 2014 - napa

What 173 people are saying

Rustic Root - Solana Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.0Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rustic Root in Solana Beach offers a "great vibe" and "amazing food and drinks." The ambiance is "beautiful" with a lively atmosphere. The outdoor patio is a favorite, and the service is generally "friendly and attentive." While some diners note service hiccups, the "delicious" food and "fun vibe" make it a popular spot for locals.

173 Reviews

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Barbara VIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Father’s Day Brunch was very special and the service was excellent. The cocktails were great and creative! The brunch choices were different and gave all of us options. I enjoyed the frittata. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Its location was very close to the beach.
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Mike
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Appetizer portions are very small, but the food was good. Service was spotty. Almost had to wait too long for our waiter to order a second beverage. Cool vibe though.
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Olivia
San Diego1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Drinks during happy hour were good prices. Besides that service was awful wouldn’t go back unless it was for happy hour drinks only at the bar.
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Gina VIP
San Diego22 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice happy hour type of place. Very loud for dinner.
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Jan VIP
San Diego3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They sat us 15 minutes past our reservation time Extremely noisy Great service Food so so Beautiful decor
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Lisa VIP
San Diego33 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 June 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I was excited to see Rustic Root open up in Solana Beach, as I had been to their place in the gas lamp. For starters, before we were seated I asked if the heaters were working on the outdoor patio and was assured yes by the hostess. The waitress came over quickly and we placed drink orders. Then started with the Artisian lettuce salad. It was a decent salad, nothing over the top. Then had cast iron skillet corn bread. This was amazing although much smaller than we had anticipated. At this point we never saw our waitress after we ordered the first round of drinks and food. We had asked 2 people to turn on the heaters and they proceeded to tell us that they were trying to get the manager to get them working. We had to grab one of the food servers to ask for another drink? No waitress. On to the entree that was the lobster pappardelle. Had potential, but came out lukewarm and left at our table without asking if we needed any pepper or anything for it. Now it was really cold. Finally they got the heaters working but with cold pasta, we picked up our plate and finished at the bar. only then did the waitress come over and say.... so your moving inside? really disappointed. I would suggest sitting at the bar at least your will get service
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Michelle VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute little spot! Obsessed! Great food, good service.
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Nicole VIP
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We brought our friends from out of town for dinner. We live the vibe and ambiance at Rustic Root. Unfortunately the service was subpar. We had no silverware until we got up and grabbed it from the cabinet, asked for water multiple times, empty cups and plates were not cleared until we asked someone and overall our service experience was disappointing. Hopefully they can add some attentive wait staff so others don’t have the same experience
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Kristine
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The live band was fantastic! Great ambience and the food is superb!
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Stacy VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe, great staff, great food and drinks! We will be back!
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FAQs

Rustic Root - Solana Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 381-4800.

Rustic Root - Solana Beach is rated 4.2 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

18 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Rustic Root - Solana Beach

343 Hwy 101 #100, San Diego, CA 92075

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Dahlia Dr.
Area
Del Mar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Solana Beach Amtrak Station – Located at 105 N Cedros Ave, this station is approximately a 1-minute walk from Rustic Root. It serves both Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and NCTD's COASTER commuter rail, providing convenient train access to and from the area. Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr Bus Stop – This bus stop is about a 1-minute walk from the restaurant and is served by NCTD BREEZE bus routes 101 and 308. Plaza St & Highway 101 Bus Stop – Approximately a 3-minute walk from Rustic Root, this stop also serves NCTD BREEZE bus routes 101 and 308.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alex Diaz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.rusticrootsd.com/
Phone number
(858) 381-4800
Catering
Rustic Root Solana Beach offers easy, flavor-packed catering and Family Packs for 4–6 guests. Perfect for team lunches or family dinners, enjoy comfort food favorites like Chicken Pot Pie and Wagyu Meatballs. Available for pickup or delivery with simple online ordering.
Private party facilities
Rustic Root Solana Beach offers flexible indoor-outdoor event spaces with a coastal neighborhood vibe. Full Venue Buyout: Accommodates 175 guests for a reception-style event Main Dining Room: Seats up to 30 guests Lounge: Casual and cozy, seating up to 50 guests Wrap-Around Patio: Seats 75 guests
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (858) 381-4800

Rustic Root - Solana Beach

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Dinner Reservation

Weekday Happy Hour

Brunch

Private Events

Custom enquiry

CLASSICS AND RUSTIC TWISTS

1862 SOURUS$15.00

THE NIGHT SHIFTUS$18.00

1895 OLD FASHIONEDUS$15.00

RUSTIC OLD FASHIONEDUS$16.00

1927 MOJITOUS$15.00

SNOW ON THE BEACHUS$15.00

1938 MARGARITAUS$15.00

THYME OUTUS$16.00

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

LAVENDER HAZEUS$17.00

A LOVER'S FLANNELUS$16.00

PORCH SWINGUS$17.00

DIRTY COLAUS$16.00

KEEPING WARMUS$17.00

JAVA MARTINIUS$16.00

THE BARISTAUS$15.00

BLOOD ORANGE SANGRIAUS$13.00

BOTTLES & CANS BEER

CORONAUS$8.00

COORS LIGHTUS$8.00

MICHELOB ULTRAUS$8.00

STONE BUENAVEZAUS$8.00

BUD LIGHTUS$8.00

JUNESHINE P.O.G. HARD KOMBUCHAUS$8.00

DRAFT BEER

STELLA ARTOISUS$8.00

HAZY IPAUS$9.00

STONE DELICIOUS IPAUS$9.00

MANGO CARTUS$9.00

CALI CREAMIN'US$9.00

BLOOD ORANGE IPAUS$9.00

MODELO ESPECIALUS$8.00

CULTURE BREWINGUS$9.00

NON ALCOHOLIC

SIDE PORCH SHRUBUS$8.00

HOUSE-MADE LEMONADEUS$8.00

STELLA LIBERTE NON ALCOHOLIC BEERUS$8.00

RED BULLUS$6.00

SPARKLING WINE BTG

HAMPTON WATER

SANINO GRAGNANO

SPELLBOUND

MOET & CHANDON

WHITES WINE BTG

BOLLINI TRENTINO

ABBONDANZA

CHARLES KRUG

EMBANKMENT

CAKEBREAD

BIDDIZZA

TORPEZ BRAVADE

SALT

REDS WINE BTG

DOUGH

THE EXPLORER

DAOU "DISCOVERY"

HONEST THIEF

TASI

ALTA VISTA

CONDE VIMIOSO TINTO "SOMM EDITION"

40 UNDER 40 - SPARKLING

ARGYLE BRUTUS$38.00

JOSEP VENTOSAUS$35.00

SPELLBOUNDUS$24.00

CHANDONUS$39.00

HAMPTON WATERUS$35.00

SANINO GRAGNANOUS$27.00

40 UNDER 40 - WHITES

CHARLES KRUGUS$24.00