Roots & Revelry Menu – Birmingham, AL

Type : Fine dining restaurant

Location : Birmingham, AL

Globally inspired plates made with local ingredients are served in a renovated 19-story tower. Based on 565 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Roots & Revelry 35203

Address:
1623 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Phone: (205) 730-1907

Website:

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Hours

Thursday 4–10 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 10 AM–3 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 4–10 PM
Wednesday 4–10 PM

Menu

Events
Spiny Lobster Bisque
Chunks of lobster tail and buttered croutons
Roasted Salsify And Truffle Soup
Sauteed oyster mushrooms
Vegetable Terrine
Smoked tomato coulis
Duck Confit And Haricot Vert Salad
Raspberry vinaigrette and maytag blue
Tempura Prawns
Grilled leeks and tarragon butter
W-Black Carpaccio
Thinly sliced and heavily marbled wagyu beef, baby arugula, shaved parmesan, white truffle oil
Petite Filet Mignon
House made sundried tomato and asiago pasta and grilled jumbo asparagus
Vegetable Duo
Roasted spaghetti squash, two potato and goat cheese hash with fresh herbs
Seared Duck Breast & Foie Gras
Parsnips and fig jus
Scallops
Seared U-10 sea scallops, mcewen and sons grits, olives, artichokes, oregano, spinach, green onion, tomato, conecuh bacon butter sauce
Tasse De Chocolat
White chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup with espresso creme patissiere
Creme Catalana
Creme brulee in the style of catalonia
Mixed Berry Tart
Strawberry, raspberry and blackberries with pastry cream and apricot glaze
Cocktail Menu
Haint Blue
Ole Smokey Moonshine, Blue Curacao, Blueberries, Mint, Lime
$13.00
Mama’s Sweet Tea
Cruzan Rum, Fresh Brewed Tea, Pomegranate, Mint
$11.00
Garden Party
Local Redmont Vodka, Strawberry, Lemon, Rose Water, Basil, Mint
$13.00
Dove Shoot
Old Forester, Blackberries, Cranberry, Lime
$12.00
The Basic B
Local Redmont Vodka, Ginger and Elderflower Liqueur, Strawberry, Lemon, Splash of Champagne
$12.00
The Bow Thai
Local Redmont Vodka, Lemon, Mint, Thai Basil
$12.00
Celebration
Lunazul Tequila, Watermelon, Lime, Mint
$12.00
Pink Dewy Soda
Dewars, Chambord, Pink Grapefruit, Club Soda
$11.00
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Bubbles, Seltzer
$12.00
Moscow Mule
Local Redmont Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime
$12.00
Paloma
Lunazul Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Splash of Soda
$11.00
Old Fashioned
Old Forester, Demerara, Bitters, Cherry, Orange, Expressed Orange Peel Over Hand Cut Ice
$11.00
Sazerac
Rye, Demerara, Bitters, Absinthe, Expressed Lemon Peel
$12.00
Cucumber Gimlet
Gin, Cucumber, Lime
$10.00
Fresh Mint Tom Collins
Gin, Lemon, Lime, Mint
$10.00
Blueberry Mojito
Rum, Blueberries, Lime, Mint, Club Soda
$12.00
Fresh Mint Julep
Old Forester, Mint, Demerara
$11.00
Pinot Grigio, FINI, Italy 2018 $12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Right, South Africa 2018 $13.00
Sancerre, Frank Millet, Loire Valley, France 2018 $15.00
Chardonnay, Bonterra California 2016 $11.00
Chardonnay, Jax Y3, Napa, California 2016 $13.00
Viognier, Illahe, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2018 $15.00
Rosé Wine, The Palm, France 2019 $12.00
Primitivo, Fuso 21 Calx, Puglia, Italy 2018 $12.00
Pinot Noir, Hyland Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2018 $15.00
Rhone Style, Vin De Pays De Vauclusse (CDR), France 2015 $12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Insurrection, Southeastern Australia 2018 $13.00
Cabernet, Three Finger Jack, California 2018 $11.00
Snake Handler – Good People DIPA (10.0%) $8.00
Muchacho – Good People Mexican-Style Lager (4.8%) $7.00
Chill Pill – Straight To Ale Pilsner (4.5%) $7.00
Brunch Punch – Avondale Shandy (4.8%) $7.00
Brother Joseph – Straight To Ale Dubbel (8.0%) $7.00
A-Ok – Avondale Tropical IPA (7.2%) $7.00
Brunch
Classic Breakfast
Two Eggs Cooked to Order, Conecuh Bacon or Sausage, McEwen & Sons Grits
$15.00
Gulf Omelette
Crab, Spinach, Roasted Peppers, Feta, Your Choice of Dressed Mixed Greens or Fruit Skewers
$19.00
Chicken And Waffles
Buttermilk Breaded Chicken, Ginger and Lemongrass Syrup
$17.00
R&R Omelette
Conecuh Bacon, Diced Potatoes, Green Onions, Sharp Cheddar, Your Choice of Balsamic Dressed Mixed Greens or Fruit Skewers
$17.00
Fried Green Benedict
English Muffin Topped with Fried Green Tomato, Smoked Salmon, Poached Egg and Smoked Tomato Hollandaise Served with Your Choice Balsamic Dressed Mixed Greens or Fruit Skewers
$18.00
Traditional Benedict
English Muffin, Conecuh Bacon, Poached Egg, Hollandaise, Served with Your Choice of Balsamic Dressed Mixed Greens or Fruit Skewers
$17.00
Biscuits And Gravy
Two House Made Cathead Biscuits with Creamy Italian Sausage Gravy, Served with Your Choice of Balsamic Dressed Mixed Greens or Fruit Skewers
$15.00
Banana Pecan Beignets
Dusted with Cinnamon and Powdered Sugar, Served with Whipped Cream and Ginger Lemongrass Syrup, Your Choice of Conecuh Bacon or Sausage Links
$15.00
Shrimp And Grits
McEwen and Sons Grits Topped with Gulf Shrimp in a Creole Sauce
$17.00
Stuffed French Toast
Cheesecake Stuffed Baguette Finished with Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries, Served with Ginger Lemongrass Syrup with Your Choice of Conecuh Bacon or Sausage Links
$16.00
West Indies Salad Avocado Toast
Dave’s Bread, Gulf Crab, Blistered Tomato, Pickled Red Onion
$18.00
Golden Beet Salad
Fresh Golden and Red Beets, Served with Fried Goat Cheese and Vanilla Gastrique
$15.00
Ancho Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, Ancho Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Cornbread Croutons
$11.00
Cornmeal Fried Whole Okra
Served with Smoked Tomato Marinara
$11.00
Cobb Salad
Bibb Lettuce, Choice of Grilled Chicken or Smoked Salmon, Hard Boiled Egg, Conecuh Bacon, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Tomato, Bleu Cheese, Champagne Vinegar
$16.00
R&R Gumbo
Loaded with Conecuh Sausage, Crawfish Tails, Crab Meat, Served with Basmati Rice
$15.00
Two Eggs Cooked To Order $5.00
Two Farm Fresh Eggs $8.00
Mcewen And Sons Stone Ground Grits $4.00
Two Fruit Skewers $4.00
Conecuh Bacon Or Sausage Links $5.00
Waffle $5.00
Biscuit $2.00
Lunch Menu (Friday)
Conecuh Dip
Conecuh Sausage, Adobo Cream Cheese, Greens Onions, House Made Chips
$11.00
Golden Beet Salad
Sliced Red and Golden Beets, Fried Goat Cheese, Vanilla Gastrique
$14.00
Ancho Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, House Made Ancho Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Cornbread Croutons
$11.00
Cornmeal Whole Fried Okra
Served with Smoked Marinara
$11.00
R&R Gumbo
Loaded with Conecuh Sausage, Crawfish Tails, Crab Meat, Basmati Rice
$15.00
Siracha Wings
Fried Wings Tossed in House Made Sauce, Grated Parmesan, Cilantro, served with Celery and Bleu Cheese
$12.00
Fried Green BLT
Toasted Country Bread, Fried Green Tomatoes, Conecuh Bacon, Lettuce, Garlic Aioli
$13.00
Grilled Chicken Club
Sourdough, Grilled Chicken Breast, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Conecuh Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic Aioli
$13.00
R&R Sliders
House Ground Filet Mignon, Conecuh Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Onion Jam
$14.00
Pimento Grilled Cheese
House Made Pimento Cheese on Sourdough
$10.00
Blackberry And Lavender Crème Brulée
Silky Custard, Torched Caramelized Sugar, Served with Chocolate Truffles
$9.00
Trio Of Ice Creams
Chef’s Choice of Three House Made Ice Creams
$7.00
Dinner Menu (Tues – Saturday Evenings)
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
Thinly Sliced and Heavily Marbled Wagyu Beef, Baby Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, White Truffle oil
$17.00
Conecuh Dip
Conecuh Sausage, Adobo Cream Cheese, Greens Onions, House Made Chips
$11.00
Golden Beet Salad
Sliced Red and Golden Beets, Fried Goat Cheese, Vanilla Gastrique
$14.00
Tuna Tartare
Rice Crisps, Wakame, Wasabi Cream, Avocado
$17.00
Cornmeal Whole Fried Okra
Served with Smoked Marinara
$13.00
Black And Bleu Salad
W-Black Skirt Steak Cooked Pittsburg style, House Made Ancho Dressing, Maytag Bleu Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg, Crispy Onions
$24.00
Ancho Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, House Made Ancho Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Cornbread Croutons
$11.00
Cobb Salad
Bibb Lettuce, Choice of Grilled Chicken or Smoked Salmon, Hard Boiled Egg, Conecuh Bacon, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Tomato, Bleu Cheese, Champagne Vinegar
$14.00
R&R Gumbo
Loaded with Conecuh Sausage, Crawfish Tails, Crab Meat, Basmati Rice
$15.00
Crawfish Cake Pair
Two Crawfish Cakes, Marinated Grilled Romaine, Blood Orange Confit, Cajun Remoulade
$16.00
Wild Caught King Salmon
Warm Pecan Meuniere Sauce, Celeriac Mash, Haricot Verts
$35.00
Wagyu Skirt Steak
Cooked Pittsburgh Style, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Local Wild Mushroom Ragout
$37.00
Muscovy Duck
Parsnip Pureé, Roasted Rainbow Carrots and Fingerling Potatoes, Apple, Fig Jus
$34.00
Linguine With Mussels
White Wine Steamed New Zealand Mussels, Roasted Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan, Squid Ink Noodles
$27.00
Tuscan Style Scallops
Seared U-10 Sea Scallops, McEwen and Sons Grits, Olives, Artichokes, Oregano, Spinach, Green Onion, Tomato, Conecuh Bacon Butter Sauce
$35.00
Filet Mignon
9oz House Cut, Celeriac Mash, Roasted Asparagus, Veal Demi
$45.00
Lamb Osso Bucco
Lamb Shank Braised Slowly in Veal Stock, Truffle Risotto, Roasted Brussel Sprouts
$46.00
Braised Rabbit & Pappardelle Pasta
Slowly Braised Rabbit, House Made Pappardelle Pasta, Ribbons of Carrots and Asparagus, Crisp Sage
$36.00
Chicken Ballottine
Stuffed with Spinach & Mushroom Duxelle, Prosciutto Wrapped, Smoked Marinara, Broccoli Rabe
$29.00
Vegetarian Napoleon
Layers of Crook Neck Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Peppers, Provolone, Smoked Marinara
$24.00
Dessert Menu
Apple Crumble
Butter and Brown Sugar Roasted Apples with Granola dressed with a Lattice of Pate Sucree served warm with a scoop of Muscadine ice cream
$9.00
Blackberry And Lavender Crème Brulée
Silky Custard Topped with Caramelized Sugar, Served with Chocolate Truffles
$9.00
Cheesecake Stuffed Crèpes
Blueberry Compote, Crème Anglaise
$9.00
Trio Of House Made Ice Creams
Chocolate with heirloom brownie pieces, Toasted Coconut, Peanut Butter, Mint Chocolate Chip or Goat Cheese and Pink Peppercorn…ask for daily availability
$7.00
Chocolate Gateau
Rich Chocolate with Molten center, with Crème Anglaise, Raspberry Coulis
$9.00
Cookie Party
Assorted Housemade Gourmet Cookie
$7.00
Niepoort Port $15.00
Dow Tawny Port $11.00
Dows 10 Yr Port $13.00
Cockburn $11.00
Quinta Infantado Ruby $10.00
Bailey’s $9.00
Kahlua $9.00
Sambuca $9.00
Drambuie $9.00
Grand Marnier $9.00
Benedictine B&B $10.00
Disaronno $10.00
Sauternes $13.00
Mccallan 12 Yr $16.00
Balvenie $15.00
Glenlivet $13.00
Glenfiddich 12 Yr $14.00
Magnus $10.00
Johnny Walker Black $16.00
Johnny Walker Blue $59.00

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Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Rob McDonald
We love R&R! We’ve enjoyed several brunches & dinners here and have never left disappointed. The drinks are well made and tasty, and the food is just great. Those beignets.. If you haven’t had their brunch you should go asap. Make reservations and sit outside if the weather is good. You will not regret it.

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Cassandra Carles
We are absolutely SMITTEN with this cozy little spot! Kamryn took excellent care of us for dinner and the food was amazing but the ambiance of the restaurant was icing on the cake! From the chic historical architecture to the fabulous art throughout the building and the mural in the dining room to the charm of the staff, everything was such a wonderful experience and we can’t wait to come try their brunch!

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Chris Pounds
Great space, but when the peak experience is that they kept the carafe of water full, this is the reason we could get Sunday brunch reservations just 4 days in advance. We arrive early and wait 4 minutes while the staff struggles to choose a table for us…in an empty restaurant where our reservation was 4 days old. They seat us…under the only table beneath a bulb that is flashing. Our server takes drink orders and then food is served over a partition rather than coming around to our table. Indo like that scene in the wizard of Oz with the guard at the gate of Emerald City, but I don’t need this at Sunday brunch. Omelet was overdone, biscuits served with room temperature gravy, and the server came by zero times after the food was delivered. Prices did not match the quality. Lovely space, I would not want a dreadful experience like this if they were hosting my wedding or rehearsal dinner. I’m pretty sure the management needs to rework a lot of processes to make it a place worth going back to. Other places in town did not have these defects on our trip.

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Eddie Barlow Jr
Great Atmosphere, service has lots of room for improvement. Food was amazing but after the wait the thrill was gone . Our bar tender did explain after the wait the kitchen staff was short and that was the reason for the delay. Knowing that helped but would have been better knowing up front so the delay could have been anticipated.

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Erin Hardwick
2/4/23- The Executive Chef and Owner was out fraternizing with patrons while the kitchen was very behind. It took 30 minutes to get 2 glasses of wine, an hour to get 2 starters and an hour and forty five minutes to get out entree’s.

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Mary Ingram
They have valet service if needed. The vibe is really cool, and the building is absolutely lovely. Environment overall was excellent. I love that they sell artwork there. Traci, our hostess was exceptionally wonderful! She gave us a history of the place and interesting details on the chef’s background. Karmen, our server, was incredibly sweet, attentive, and professional. The food was exquisite! We were there for brunch on a Saturday as I was traveling south. I do plan to return one evening for dinner as well! I would recommend this hidden gem to others.

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Justice Alexander
The location is beautiful. Sadly myself and the group of women who attended were badgered by a homeless man for money on our walk across the street into the restaurant. We did make a reservation the day prior, so when we arrived we were sat immediately. Once we were seated our server came with a bottle of water, but only filled 4 of our 6 glasses leaving 2 of my companions parched as we waited 20 minutes for her to return with more water. It took us 25 minutes after that to receive our drinks we ordered. Then it took an additional hour and a half for her to take our food order. Honestly the food did not live up to the hype, and does not match the price given to the items. The longer we got there the worse the service got. We were there for 2 and a half ours by the time our food got there, and it was all room temperature by the time it reached the table. When we asked for missing straws or additional juices and such we were met with rolled eyes & the food runner straight up just ignored us in the middle of asking for something, just walking away. Towards the end, we were giving speeches to the birthday girl & giving toasts. One of the workers came outside in the middle of my speech talking on her phone. When I made a comment about it being rude that she would sit right next to me in the middle of this emotional speech, with tears running down my face, she looks at me and literally begins to speak louder. I asked her to turn the music down a tad, as I was asked in the beginning if it was okay and to let them know if we wanted it up higher or down lower at any point. She quite literally ignored me, looked back and then walked straight back inside. Once our server returned, which was on occasion(maybe came out times the whole 4 hours we were there) I then asked her to turn it down. As she did she looks at me so snarky and condescendingly asked if I was satisfied with the sound level. At the end the server was not happy about splitting our checks so each person could pay for their own meal. She made a huge deal & said she only would separate it 6 ways. After we asked her multiple times, she finally separated each persons bill out so they would only pay for their own food. Overall the experience was not great. We made the best of it, but I will not be returning in the future.

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Dawnisha Massey
Went on a best friend brunch date and it was all we needed. Good food, good atmosphere, and good drinks. Very picturesque.

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Raven Skylar
Came for brunch. Food was good. Giving 2 starts because it took over 45 minutes for us to receive our food. That really killed the whole mood and vibe.

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TruMurkinSeason 13
I was looking for a place to propose to my girlfriend. I called, and the experience started. The excitement was shown from the staff member that answered the phone. She had tons of information for me and she answered all my questions. We read the reviews and they didn’t look too good, but the experience we had was great. I met with Traci, and she was extremely helpful. She gave me an hour of her time and helped me put everything together. She was patient and her attitude was the best. I feel like I’m family with the staff there. My fiancé was excited and pleased. The Chef came out congratulated us, and took photos. It was a great night for us, and the food was great. We will be going back.

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