The Root Cellar - Lexington

The Root Cellar is an American (Traditional) restaurant in Lexington, SC. Order takeout online for pickup or delivery.

420 Columbia Ave
Lexington, SC 29072

Phone: +18033595436

Price range: $11-$20

Cuisine: American (Traditional)

Hours

  • Sunday: 11:00–15:00
  • Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 11:00–20:00
  • Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:00–21:00

The Root Cellar - Lexington Menu

Popular Items

  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken — $18.00
  • Shrimp & Grits — $17.00
  • Grilled or Blackened Salmon — $21.00
  • Sterling Silver Ribeye — $29.00
  • Fried Chicken Livers — $10.00
  • 12 oz. Grilled Chopped Steak — $17.00

Starters

  • Fried Chicken Livers — $10.00
    Marinated, lightly breaded, fried golden, comeback sauce.
  • Southern Egg Rolls — $11.00
    House made Pimento cheese and pulled pork rolled in a spring roll, lightly fried, with Root Cellar BBQ sauce.
  • Basket of Fried Okra — $9.00
    Cornmeal breaded, with house made ranch dressing.
  • Fried Green Tomatoes — $11.00
    Roasted red pepper relish, chipotle ranch.
  • Fried Oysters — $12.00
    Apalachicola cornmeal dusted, remoulade.
  • Deviled Eggs — $8.00
    Topped with bacon, green onions, paprika.
  • Ahi Tuna — $12.00
    Seared ahi tuna, Asian dipping sauce, scallions.

Salads

  • Buffalo Chicken Salad — $16.00
    Spicy Buffalo chicken tenders, crisp young greens, ripe grape tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red onions, Root Cellar croutons.
  • Caesar Salad — $11.00
    A timeless class. House made Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, Root Cellar croutons.
  • Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken — $12.00
    Tender kale, craisins, Goat cheese, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette.
  • Spinach Salad — $11.00
    Tender baby spinach, Goat cheese, warm strawberry bacon vinaigrette.
  • House Salad — $10.00
    Mixed greens, ripe grape tomato, cucumber, shaved radishes, cheese.
  • Root Cellar Cobb Salad — $16.00
    Golden fried chicken tender, avocado, tomato, pulled pork, hard-boiled egg, mixed greens.
  • Ahi Tuna Salad — $17.00
    Mixed greens, wasabi peas, crispy Asian noodles, fresh mango, Asian sesame dressing.

Sandwiches & Wraps

  • Blackened Catfish BLT — $12.00
    Lightly blackened catfish, crispy bacon, green leaf lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and Root Cellar tartar sauce. Served with your choice of side.
  • Kale Chicken Wrap — $12.00
    Kale salad, Goat cheese, grilled chicken, whole wheat wrap. Served with your choice of side.
  • Grilled Chicken, Swiss & Avocado Sandwich — $12.00
    Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pesto ranch. Served with your choice of side.
  • Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich — $12.00
    Crispy fried chicken breast, hot and honey drizzle, dill pickles, creamy mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, buttered brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.
  • Grilled Ribeye Steak Sandwich — $15.00
    Aged ribeye, flame grilled to order, sauteed mushrooms and onions, Swiss cheese, buttered French roll. Served with your choice of side.
  • Bowl of Soup — $6.00
    Served with fresh cornbread.
  • Soup & Sandwich — $10.00
    Soup of the day paired with your choice of a grilled Pimento cheese or a hot ham and cheese sandwich.

Burgers

  • The Classic Burger — $13.00
    10 oz. ground chuck, mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion, buttered brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.
  • The Tavern Burger — $15.00
    10 oz. ground chuck, Dijonnaise and caramelized onions, melted Swiss, buttered brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.
  • Pimento Burger — $14.00
    10 oz. ground chuck, house made Pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato and onions, buttered brioche. Served with your choice of side.
  • The Root Cellar Burger — $16.00
    10 oz. ground chuck, Goat cheese, fried green tomato, buttered brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.
  • Black Bean Burger — $12.00
    Avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, roasted red pepper relish, buttered brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.

Entrees

  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken — $18.00
    Marinated double lobe chicken breast, fried golden brown, Yellow grits with white gravy. Served with 2 side choices.
  • 12 oz. Grilled Chopped Steak — $17.00
    Our proprietary blend, sauteed marinated mushrooms and caramelized onions. Served with 2 sides.
  • Single or Double Cut Pork Chop — $21.00
    Grilled, Carolina Heritage Farms, bone-in rip chop. Served with choice of 2 sides.
  • Shrimp & Grits — $17.00
    Yellow grits, jumbo wild caught shrimp, Tasso cream sauce. Served with choice of 2 sides.
  • Grilled or Blackened Salmon — $21.00
    8 oz. Scottish salmon. Served with choice of 2 sides.
  • Filet Mignon — $29.00
    8 oz. Stockyard Angus filet grilled to your liking. Served with choice of 2 sides.
  • Sterling Silver Ribeye — $29.00
    14 oz. perfectly aged, hand cut in-house. Served with choice of 2 sides.
  • Fried Oyster Entree — $20.00
    Appalachicola cornmeal dusted. Served with choice of 2 sides.
  • Veggie Plate — $13.00
    Choice of four sides. Served with salad.
  • Fish-N-Chips — $17.00
    Beer battered cod fillets served with French fries, house made tarter sauce.
  • Whole Scored Crispy Fried Flounder — $27.00
    Topped with a crushed red pepper apricot glaze. Served with salad and one side choice.

Kids Menu

  • Cheeseburger Sliders — $6.00
    Served with ice cream sundae or coke float.
  • Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders — $6.00
    Served with ice cream sundae or coke float.
  • Buttered Noodles — $6.00
    Served with ice cream sundae or coke float.
  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich — $6.00
    Served with ice cream sundae or coke float.
  • Any Two Sides as Meal — $6.00
    Served with ice cream sundae or coke float.

Side Dishes

  • Loaded Baked Potato — $4.00
  • Sweet Potato Casserole — $4.00
  • French Fries — $4.00
  • Onion Rings — $4.00
  • Collards — $4.00
  • Side Salad — $4.00
  • Kiesler's Mill Yellow Grits — $4.00
  • Baby Limas — $4.00
  • Mashed Potatoes with Gravy — $4.00
  • Sauteed Brussel Sprouts — $4.00
  • Macaroni & Cheese — $4.00
  • Green Beans — $4.00
  • Fried Okra — $4.00
  • Sea Island Red Peas — $4.00
  • Roasted Root Vegetables — $3.00
  • Creamed Corn — $4.00

Dessert

  • Carrot Cake — $8.00
    Six layers, toasted walnuts, cream cheese buttercream frosting, orange zest sprinkled between layers, toasted walnuts and candied carrot peel topping.
  • Red Velvet Cheesecake — $8.00
    Southern classic meets NY sophistication.
  • Chocolate Cake — $8.00
    Two layers of dark chocolate cake, creamy chocolate mousse, topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
  • Banana Pudding Pound Cake — $8.00
    Mom's creamy 'nanner pudding from scratch, southern yellow pound cake crumbles.
  • Toasted Coconut Almond Parfait — $7.00

Beverages

  • Soda — $2.50
  • Pink Lemonade — $2.50
  • Iced Tea — $2.50
  • Coffee — $1.75

Daily Lunch Specials

  • Monday | Fried or Grilled Pork Chops — $13.00
    Choose 2 sides.
  • Any Four Sides — $13.00
  • Tuesday | Jumbo Fried Shrimp — $13.00
    Choose 2 sides.
  • Wednesday | Meatloaf — $13.00
    Choose 2 sides.
  • Thursday | Smothered Country Fried Steak — $13.00
    Choose 2 sides.
  • Friday | Fried Flounder — $13.00
    Choose 2 sides.