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Root & Bone - Chesterton, Chesterton, IN

Root & Bone - Chesterton

4.5
4.5
54 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
Soul nurturing, conscientiously sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. A craftsman’s ethic coupled with artistic culinary thought. A tribute to the timeless recipes and traditions of a rural America and the warm embrace of its hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (219) 250-2594
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Service

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Indiana

    Healthy

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for special occasions

  • Northwest Indiana

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Root & Bone in Chesterton offers a delightful dining experience with "freaking delicious" Southern comfort food and a "phenomenal" service team. Guests praise the inventive menu, featuring highlights like brisket meatloaf and shrimp & grits. The "great cocktails" and farm-style chic ambiance make it a must-visit spot.
54 Reviews
  1. Janet

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our thrid visit to Root &Bone and we have been pleasantly pleased each time. On this visit we had a very thoughtful and attentive server, as we have each time. The menu selection was good, the temperature and noise level were comfortable, and dining room and bathrooms clean. There were six in our party and all but one was very pleased with their food. My husband’s ribeye was just okay, not great, but my duck breast was fantastic, as were the fried green tomatoes appetizer. My only disappointment was that all the cocktails were all sweet, I always enjoy a savory cocktail choice so I stuck with a beer. Although the location is not the best for is, we will be back.

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  2. Rachel

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we tried was delicious. Definitely coming back with more people.

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  3. Joseph

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious southern comfort food with excellent service by Sam - thank you!! Creative and sophisticated cocktales.

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  4. Theresa

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautiful inside and the service was attentive and friendly. Unfortunately though the food was not good. For the price I was really disappointed. The food lacked flavor and seasoning and the meats seemed undercooked. We had high hopes from it being affiliated with such great chefs, but we would not come back based on this experience.

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  5. James

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was great! The dessert was delicious. The hanging pots of obvious artificial white flowers were tacky. The price for sides was over priced and should have been included in the price of the entrée. The food was presented nicely but was not better than anyplace else. Over all , way too expensive especially when served by jean-clad wait staff. Not a place we'd be likely to come back to.

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  6. Sue

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very good. Drinks were tasty and all our dishes were great. 2 of our party had the fried chicken, crispy flavorful skin and moist meat. 2 had the brisket meatloaf and loved it, sides included the corn, carrots and Mac and cheese, all great. Will be back for sure

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  7. Jason

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had biscuits, meatloaf, brick chicken, fried chicken sandwich, fried pickles, grits, and three signature cocktails. All delicious. Scott was a great server.

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  8. Kimani

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything we ordered and are planning to come back in the future to try more of the delicious, inventive menu. We ordered and recommend: r&b chicken biscuits, shrimp & grits, brisket "meatloaf," and chocolate pecan cobbler. FYI the drinks are intense, either because of the alcohol in them or the additional ingredients. We ordered: r&b old fashioned, old ronny z, watermelon crisp, and curly lime sour.

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  9. Taylor

    VIP

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I have visited 3 times now. Always AMAZING!! We have tried almost everything on the menu and are always so impressed!

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  10. Michael

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dined here with my wife because we had heard from others that the food and the service was very good, and many of the reviews were positive as well. I can confirm that the service was very good. Sara was timely, knowledgeable and friendly. The appetizers and salads were also good but the main course entrees were disappointing, particularly the rib-eye steak that I ordered. This was by far the worst rib-eye that I have ever tried to eat. The quality of the meat was absolutely terrible. It was cooked medium rare per my order but it was extremely difficult to cut, and even harder to chew and eat. Needless to say, my dog will have something extra in her food bowl for the next few days as she will be eating about 85% of the steak that I was served. Maybe the rest of their entrees are good, but whatever you do, don't order the rib-eye steak. All in all, it's a 2 star restaurant that charges 5 star prices. We will not be returning.

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Root & Bone - Chesterton is rated 4.5 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Root & Bone - Chesterton

600 Gateway Blvd, Chesterton, IN 46304

Additional information

  • Area
    Chesterton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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