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Rustic Root Two Story Rooftop Restaurant Exterior  - Rustic Root - Gaslamp, San Diego, CA

Rustic Root - Gaslamp

4.4
4.4
1401 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
535 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Rustic Root showcases our take on New American Comfort food with a California twist. Classic dishes are rooted in tradition, including regional dishes from around the country. All reimagined with fresh and local ingredients and our Chef’s modern flair.

Our Signature drink menus offer our take on timeless classic cocktails as well as Rustic Root originals using creative spirits and the freshest ingredients.
Join us in our street-level dining room for dinner nightly or our award-winning weekend brunch. Our rooftop lounge is an excellent place to grab drinks & a bite with friends, enjoying the San Diego weather and our unique location in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Close to the San Diego Convention Center, we're a favorite for locals and out of town tourists alike.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The trendy multi-level space features a street-level patio that opens to a spacious main dining room, and an iconic Rooftop Lounge that overlooks the bustling Gaslamp Quarter.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Parking details
    *** Please note new updates to weekend parking on 5th Avenue *** Parking is prohibited at all meters on 5th Avenue from L Street to Broadway from 8pm - 3am on Friday & Saturday nights. Closest parking garage is "Park It On Market" located on 6th Avenue and Market Street. Horton Plaza also offers garage parking for the Gaslamp.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Menu A $79- Large Party Reservation

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Start with shared Wagyu Meatballs, Fire Cracker Shrimp, Bacon Mac & Cheese, and our Baby Gem Caesar Salad, all served family style. Guests will choose their entree on-site, selecting from our Rustic Burger, "RFC" Rustic Fried Chicken, Wild Boar Bolognese, or Roasted Atlantic Salmon before enjoying Chocolate Pot De Creme as dessert. We also have Sharable Sides like our Homestyle Butter Biscuits, Idaho Truffle Fries, Cast Iron Cornbread, and Bacon Mac & Cheese that can be pre-ordered below or ordered on-site. Drinks are billed on consumption. Vegetarian & vegan options are available on request. Full menus with descriptions can be found on our website.
  • Menu B $89- Large Party Reservation

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Start with shared Wagyu Meatballs, Fire Cracker Shrimp, Bacon Mac & Cheese, and our Baby Gem Caesar Salad, all served family style. Guests will choose their entree on-site, selecting from our Lobster Pappardelle, Filet Frites, or Pan Roasted Duck Breast, before enjoying Chocolate Pot De Creme as dessert. We also have Sharable Sides like our Homestyle Butter Biscuits, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Idaho Truffle Fries, and Cast Iron Cornbread that can be pre-ordered below or ordered on-site. Drinks are billed on consumption. Vegetarian & vegan options are available on request. Full menus with descriptions can be found on our website.
  • Late Night Firepit - $250 Minimum

    $10.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at one of our premier firepit tables with specular views of the Gaslamp. This table is perfect for groups of 2 to 12 whether you're looking for a night out or celebrating a special occasion. This table comes with a $250 beverage minimum which does not include tax or gratuities. Please note there is no food offered at this time. There is a two hour time limit on all Rooftop Firepit Tables.
    Late Night Firepit - $250 Minimum Photo

What 1,401 people are saying

Rustic Root - Gaslamp reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Contemporary American

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Contemporary American

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rustic Root - Gaslamp boasts a vibrant atmosphere with an inviting rooftop bar, offering "fun drinks" and a "great vibe." Patrons praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," particularly the standout lobster pappardelle. The ambiance is lively, perfect for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable dining experience.

1,401 Reviews
  1. jackie

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was great! The vibes were chill and the food/ drinks were amazing.

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  2. Christophe

    London6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    réception agressive Service inexistant ou très lent! Entrecôte commandée bleue (rare) servie cuite Une déception totale

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  3. Tom

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Hopping place on a nice Saturday night in the gaslamp district. Understandably noisy - best look somewhere else if you are wanting a nice quiet night out (especially if on the weekend). Drinks were expensive ($15 cocktails), food moderately priced – just good. Service was pleasant, though a bit slow (no one even showed to our table with water until we had been there for 20–30 minutes), but they got the job done 

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  4. gissel VIP

    Baja California46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    SÚPER RICO TODO ….!!!!!, La comida increíble, el servicio un poco lento, pero quizás porque estaba lleno Muy Recomendable !!!!!

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  5. Amy VIP

    Tampa15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a resy for 2:30pm Saturday. Restaurant began calling that morning to inform us their kitchen closes for brunch at 2:30pm and we will need to arrive early to order brunch. We didn’t care from what menu we were able to order so we arrived as planned and waited until the happy hour began at 3 PM. At 3 PM we were given the happy hour menu and we’re then told that three of the items on the happy hour menu, pork belly sliders, beef sliders, and shrimp were all out of stock. Not available. So from a very limited menu we were further limited by unavailable items. Interestingly, there were private parties seated around us and one larger party reservation, and the beef sliders seem to come out over and over for the other people at the restaurant however, we were told they were not available. In spite of the restaurant being only half full, we experienced long wait times for our drinks. Our waitress was very sweet but after a period of time we were urged out for “another reservation”. We won’t be back, too many choices in the area for such mediocre service.

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  6. Mitch

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent with a nice variety of meal Options. Service was also very good. A little noisy but not uncomfortable and typical For a gas lamp restaurant. Definitely will return.

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  7. Darrah

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall this is a very nice restaurant to go out with friends or just by yourself. The atmosphere is nice and the service was exceptional. I will say the atmosphere and the service made it worth it, the food was very good. I had the lobster pappardelle, it was delicious. However, I felt it was very runny and for $36 kind of average. It’s California so I expect these prices, however that was the second most expensive thing on the menu- everything else was reasonably priced. If it was a little creamier I feel I would have no complaints. I got a non-alcoholic drink since I was driving (the house made lemonade) it was great, just extremely sweet. If it had a little less sugar it would be top tier.

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  8. Amy

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue! The rooftop bar was perfect. Fun drinks, great vibe - highly recommended!

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  9. Peter

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good everything except had to ask twice for silverware and napkins.

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  10. Amanda

    Yosemite2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Knowledgeable and friendly service from the wait staff, hosts, and the manager! Delicious food, we had the chilequilles, Yankee Pot Hash, and avocado toast with salmon and the lavender latte. The atmosphere was enchanting.

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FAQs

Rustic Root - Gaslamp offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 232-1747.

Rustic Root - Gaslamp is rated 4.4 stars by 1401 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rustic Root - Gaslamp

535 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    *** Please note new updates to weekend parking on 5th Avenue *** Parking is prohibited at all meters on 5th Avenue from L Street to Broadway from 8pm - 3am on Friday & Saturday nights. Closest parking garage is "Park It On Market" located on 6th Avenue and Market Street. Horton Plaza also offers garage parking for the Gaslamp.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The trendy multi-level space features a street-level patio that opens to a spacious main dining room, and an iconic Rooftop Lounge that overlooks the bustling Gaslamp Quarter.
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