Root 29 Craft Kitchen & Bar

3.7

16 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Romantic
Innovative
Great for happy hour

Root 29 Craft Kitchen and Bar offers a signature menu that combines American comfort food with a touch of upscale dining. Our regional flavors embody the heart of our historic town which makes us different than any other place in Charlottesville. Root 29 Craft Kitchen and Bar specializes in creating a meal and a moment that you won't forget.
Established in 2019.

Root 29 Craft Kitchen & Bar is the perfect place for larger gatherings with over 100 seats and a social atmosphere. Conveniently located inside the Doubletree by Hilton Charlottesville, the staff at Root 29 can assist you in exploring their space as well as the 16,000 + sq. ft. of event space that the Doubletree by Hilton has to offer. The Executive Chef is dedicated to provide an exceptional culinary experience throughout the facility. Root 29 Craft Kitchen & Bar and The Doubletree by Hilton Charlottesville are the perfect combination for events and conferences of all sizes.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 06:00–10:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00
Phone number
(434) 529-8400
Website
http://www.root29restaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ron Lindemann
Catering
Located within the Doubletree by Hilton Charlottesville, Root 29 is the perfect place for larger social and corporate gatherings with over 100 seats and a lively atmosphere. The Doubletree by Hilton Charlottesville and Root 29 Craft Kitchen & Bar are the perfect combination for events and conferences of all sizes including business meetings, wedding rehearsals, receptions, and a variety of other social events. The staff at Root 29 can assist guests in exploring not only its own restaurant but also the 16,000 sq. ft. of event space that the Doubletree by Hilton has to offer.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
990 Hilton Heights Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Area
Charlottesville
Cross Street
990 Hilton Heights Rd
Parking details
Complimentary
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.6Food
3.7Service
3.9Ambience
3.5Value

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16 Reviews

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TroneF
Richmond1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very nice,just needed to put out some bread or something until meal gets there.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a lovely dinner at Root 29. We both had burgers and both were amazingly fresh and delicious. While the food was good, the best part of Root 29 was the ambiance- the decor is very clean and inviting. The floor to ceiling windows give you a beautiful feel of being nestled in the treetops. We will certainly dine here again.
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Shallard
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The three-course dinner for restaurant week was well prepared, tasty, and reasonably priced. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The only negative—and it was a very small one — was that there was no one to greet us at the entrance. A sign said to seat ourselves. Small matter, given the excellence of the dining experience, but I like to be welcomed and shown to a particular table, especially when I’ve made reservations.
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DMR1 VIP
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Elegant contemporary dining room with great windows and a cool colorful bar. Nice comfortable spacious tables. Super staff!
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LarissaJ
Washington DC4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 January 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Root29 had a promising menu and some very favorable reviews on their website. Despite some mixed thoughts from Yelp, my mother and I decided to give it a try. When we arrived, we were met with a “Please seat yourself” sign which I thought odd based on the menu pricing. My mom and I chose a side table. The restaurant itself is very open and elegant without being too stuffy. Our waiter was very kind but he seemed woefully understaffed. There were two other tables when we arrived and he was acting as bartender and completing inventory as well. As it was New Year’s Day, we wanted a Sri j. My mom went with a Pinot Grigio which she loved and I tried the Strawberry Basic Collins off of their “crafted cocktails” menu. Our waiter was unsure if he had fresh basil and went to the kitchen. He came back with a huge bunch and I appreciated the extra effort. I have a feeling he may have been a bit flustered about the basil that he forgot to put gin in my cocktail—it tasted like strawberry purée and nothing else. Let’s move on to food. We weren’t starving so we ordered some starters and sides. We had the slider and a side of French fries and their maple bacon Brussels sprouts. I’ll preface my comments with the food was fine. It wasn’t gross or undercooked or anything. It just wasn’t good. The sliders tasted like frozen burger patties. They were served on a ciabatta bun which created a woefully dry combination. The fries were fine, definitely frozen and in a small portion. The Brussels needed more crisping and had a slightly “burnt candle” taste. The two drinks with the appetizer and two sides clocked in at 34 dollars which I didn’t think was terrible. Charlottesville is blessed with so many wonderful restaurant. I don’t see this place competing.
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JULIEM
New Orleans1 review
2.0
Dined on 25 December 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our experience was not great. The food was mediocre and most of it was cold. It was not worth the $40.00 buffet charge. We had a sandwich lunch buffet at Wintergreen Ski Resort that was better food. Very disappointed since it was our Christmas dinner. I would not recommend.
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KenJ
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 December 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food at our Christmas Dsy buffet was very good as were the desserts. Service was excellent. The remodeled area is very pleasing (and much needed) but not as cozy as the original. We will go back and recommend it to others.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 December 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great Christmas morning breakfast with family. It's been a tradition for 4 years now.
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DiannaD
Charleston1 review
3.0
Dined on 2 November 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is decorated with a sophisticated and modern look. However, the food was subpar. I had the roasted pork sandwich and the pork was flavorless and dry. My husband had the hamburger sliders and the beef was dry. He also requested provolone cheese and was told the kitchen had some, but none was put on his burgers. The couple we were with did enjoy the pork chop and the tri tip steak. If we return, maybe we will order one of those items.
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KenH
Philadelphia42 reviews
3.0
Dined on 20 October 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Kitchen didn’t seem equipped to provide items ordered on a prompt basis. Manager recognized the problem and was kind enough to discount the bill.
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Root 29 Craft Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 529-8400.

Root 29 Craft Kitchen & Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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990 Hilton Heights Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Additional information

Cross Street
990 Hilton Heights Rd
Area
Charlottesville
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 06:00–10:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ron Lindemann
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.root29restaurant.com/
Phone number
(434) 529-8400
Catering
Located within the Doubletree by Hilton Charlottesville, Root 29 is the perfect place for larger social and corporate gatherings with over 100 seats and a lively atmosphere. The Doubletree by Hilton Charlottesville and Root 29 Craft Kitchen & Bar are the perfect combination for events and conferences of all sizes including business meetings, wedding rehearsals, receptions, and a variety of other social events. The staff at Root 29 can assist guests in exploring not only its own restaurant but also the 16,000 sq. ft. of event space that the Doubletree by Hilton has to offer.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Root 29 Craft Kitchen & Bar

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Charcuterie Board

Allegheny Chevre

Cabra la Mancha

Cave Dweller

Spicy Capicolla

Prosciutto

Salami

Duck Liver Pate

Red Grapes

Ground Mustard

Fresh Fruit Jam

Marinated Olives

Sliced Fresh Italian Baguette Fruit

Shared Plates

Hot Charcuterie

Hummus 29

Buffalo Style Wings

Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Shrimp Tempura

Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel

House Made Deviled Eggs*

Root 29 All Beef Sliders

Baked Oysters

Baby Back Barbecue Ribs

Short Rib Spring Roll

Soups & Salad

Crafted Soups Daily

Pastrami Cured Smoked Salmon Salad

Southwest Chopped Chicken

Classic Caesar

29 Cobb Salad

Fresh Greens Salad

Sides

French Fries

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Bacon Brussels

Sauteed Spinach

Garlic Broccolini

Succotash

Smoked Macaroni and Cheese

Kitchen Crafted Sandwiches

Root 29 Burger

Forager Burger

The Sunny Side Burger

Black and Blue Burger

Fried Beef Bologna Sandwich

Roasted Pork Sandwich

NY Style Grilled Reuben Sandwich

The Rachel

Pastrami Cured Salmon Club

Turkey Club

Chicken Salad Wrap

Lobster Roll

Dinner

Entrees

Mushroom Cappellini

Tri Tip Steak

Root 29 Hot Chicken

Tomahawk Pork Chop

Fish Tacos

Butter Poached Monk Fish

BBQ Cobia

Sides

Bacon Brussels

French Fries

Garlic Broccolini

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Smoke Macaroni and Cheese

Flat Breads

Crab Flatbread

Margarita Flatbread

BBQ Chicken Flatbread

Kid Menu

Breakfast