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Root & Bone - Hendersonville, Horse Shoe, NC

Root & Bone - Hendersonville

4.7
4.7
241 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Root & Bone draws its name from the staples of the American diet: meat and vegetables. It promises to deliver culinary excellence with southern charm.
Rooted and raised in the South, Chef Jeff McInnis grew up with southern comfort food and hospitality in his blood. His partner, Chef Janine Booth, hailing from Australia, brings with her a true passion for uniting people through food. This power couple already boasts several successful restaurants across the country and the Caribbean, with numerous accolades including three James Beard Award nominations. They are thrilled to be opening their fourth Root & Bone here in WNC. Root & Bone will showcase their southern-inspired cuisine with a modern twist, featuring award-winning dishes such as the Sweet Tea Brined Fried Chicken, Braised Brisket Meatloaf, Grilled Peach & Tomato Caprese Salad, and Barbecue Spareribs, alongside classic casual items like the R&B Burger, Crispy Fried Chicken Biscuits

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 309-0818
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Mcinnis Janine Booth Dan Valladares

What 241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Root & Bone in Hendersonville is a delightful destination, praised for its "fabulous food" and "wonderful service." Diners rave about the "delicious" fried chicken and "amazing" brunch options. The atmosphere blends "cozy and chic" vibes, creating a perfect setting for both casual gatherings and special occasions. Highly recommended for a culinary adventure!

241 Reviews
  1. Tony

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food always great! We will keep coming back.

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  2. Trevor

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had the half rack rib with fries, the meatloaf and the trout dip as the starter. First the ribs were cooked wonderfully, don't expect a sloppy pile of over sauced ribs, they were a nice mix of spice and sweet with Fresno chillies giving it the nice heat. The fries were cooked well and not overly greasy . Second, the short rib meatloaf, not your mom's loaf that's for sure. They shred the ribs not grind them and cook somehow to make a delicious sort of confusing dish, the potatoes and broccoli as the sides were damn near perfect to me. The app we had was the trout dip, WOW is all I can say, they did a great job of preserving the flavor of the fish and not over running it with salt or a bunch of capers. The small amount of pickled veggies included along with the thick cut chips complemented the dip nicely. The service was I am sure slow for some folks but when we go for a nice sit-down mid priced dinner it is nice to not be bothered a bunch, the servers and wait staff were polite and attentive enough. The only "con" is small, but for a restaurant that is trying to be a little more upscale for the area it should be a big deal. After I poured my beer into my glass my wife noticed lip marks on my glass, not slight but full on chapstick lip marks. Also a woman at the bar complained about her wine glass being dirty while we were there. Overall we enjoyed our food and experience and were very happy to have a high quality meal with a couple drinks and an app for under $100. I would totally recommend this for a nice date night with great food at a reasonable price and a great location between Brevard and Hendersonville.

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  3. Caroline

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservations for Valentine’s Day far in advance to ensure we were covered. We had an 8:15 reservation, but when we arrived we were told there would be a wait. We were seated 40 minutes later & informed some items on the menu were now unavailable. I ordered a mocktail & received the wrong one, but when I stopped the server to correct the issue, they removed the drink from the table without offering to let me finish it while they made the correct one. We have enjoyed R&B in the past, but it appeared that they were unprepared for the Valentine’s volume & weren’t able to offer great customer service to cover the deficit. We will go again on a slower night & hope to enjoy the precious experience of quiet, high quality dining we have had in the past.

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  4. Melanie

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent great service and excellent flavorful food keep me coming back. The cozy atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend R & B.

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  5. Paul

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service! Could not have been better!

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  6. Anne

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fried chicken had too much salt though breaded nice and crispy. The trout was good the risotto lacked flavor. The carrot cake was very good

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  7. Maureen

    Western NC

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our first trip to Root & Bone. The decor is eclectic and the staff was wonderful. Special shout out to Josh for taking great care of us. He was fun and made great recommendations. We started with the BLT appetizer which was yummy. My husband had the meatloaf which was amazing. I had shrimp and grits which were ok, but I would try something different next time. We will definitely return.

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  8. David

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, atmosphere, service were excellent. Will definitely return!

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  9. Kevin

    VIP

    Charleston

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem - Service and hospitality could not have been nicer and the food was amazing !!! We will be back often.

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  10. Patricia

    Western NC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good drink menu. Lovely carrot cake. Trout with mushroom risotto very tasty. Husband not mad for the meatloaf. Looks like it will be a fun place for a drink outside when the weather is warmer.

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Root & Bone - Hendersonville is rated 4.7 stars by 241 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Root & Bone - Hendersonville

4165 Brevard Rd, Horse Shoe, NC 28742-4750

Additional information

  • Cross street
    64
  • Neighborhood
    Hendersonville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Mcinnis Janine Booth Dan Valladares
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine
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