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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar is one of the best wine bar restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Rootstock opened in 2009 at 945 North California — that corner of Humboldt Park bleeding into Ukrainian Village, back when the neighborhood wasn't yet a destination — and it's been running the same bet ever since: that a bar founded on o…

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Rating (Google) 9.4
487 reviews
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9.4
Rating
Based on 487 reviews
Best used for
date night and wine bar
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Chicago · 954 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.4 from 487 reviews
Address
Chicago | 954 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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What makes Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar worth the move

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 487 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.4 from 487 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and wine bar
Style
Wine Bar in Chicago
Spend
Moderate spend

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Google rating: 9.4 from 487 reviews
Price point: $$
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9.4 from 487 reviews
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Address
954 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Price
$$
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.4 (487 reviews)
Cuisine
Wine Bar
Neighborhood
Chicago

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What cuisine does Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar serve?

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar is a Wine Bar restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Rootstock opened in 2009 at 945 North California — that corner of Humboldt Park bleeding into Ukrainian Village, back when the neighborhood wasn't yet a destination — and it's been running the same bet ever since: that a bar founded on o…

What is Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar best for?

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar is best for wine bar, cocktail, date night. Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 487 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar?

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 487 reviews

What should I order at Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar?

Start with Burger with bacon aioli, cheddar, red onion, house pickles, and Werp Farm lettuces and Ricotta dumplings in lamb broth with grilled fava leaves and kohlrabi. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar worth visiting?

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar holds a 9.4 Google rating from 487 reviews. Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 487 Google reviews.

Where is Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar located?

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar is located at 954 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar good for a date night?

Yes — Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar is tagged for date night dining. Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 487 Google reviews.

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