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Southern plates, pub style
The Root Cellar is a Southern restaurant in Lexington SC with pub plates that lean into Southern flair. The room feels warm from the start, with country-style decor that fits the food and keeps the setting grounded. Imported wines sit alongside the meal, so the table can move from a simple lunch to a slower dinner without changing the tone of the room.
The kitchen’s style is direct. It pairs familiar pub plates with Southern touches, so the menu reads as comfort food with a regional edge rather than a formal dining room. A guest can start with a lighter plate, then move into a fuller meal without leaving the same table. The wine list brings another layer to the table, and it suits the same relaxed pace as the rest of the space.
The setting matters here. Warm surrounds and country-style decor give the restaurant a plainspoken look that matches the food on the plate. See the menu page for the kitchen’s range if the next stop is choosing what to order, then settle in for a meal that keeps its focus on the plate and the glass.
Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted for lunch and dinner. A booked table helps the meal start on time, especially when the party wants a set arrival and a seated start.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Free street parking and a free parking lot are both available near 420 Columbia Ave. Drivers can choose the closest space and walk in from there.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet support a full visit from arrival through the meal. Guests can move in one path without changing plans at the door.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards Credit cards and debit cards are accepted at the end of the meal. Guests can settle the bill after table service without sorting out another payment method.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu Families can bring children for lunch or dinner. High chairs keep smaller diners at the table, and the kids' menu gives them their own choice.
- Who comes here
- Groups Groups fit the room and the table service. Larger parties can plan to sit together and order in rounds.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Cosy · Quiet The room stays casual, cosy, and quiet during the meal. That suits a slower table conversation and a straightforward dining plan.
Opening Hours
- Monday 11 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday 11 AM–8 PM
- Thursday 11 AM–8 PM
- Friday 11 AM–9 PM
- Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
- Sunday 11 AM–8 PM
When to plan a visit
The Root Cellar sits at 420 Columbia Ave, Lexington, SC 29072, United States. It opens Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM, then stays open Friday and Saturday until 9 PM. Sunday hours run from 11 AM to 8 PM. That schedule gives lunch and dinner room across the week, with later evening service on the weekend.
Reservations are accepted. A guest can plan ahead, arrive with a table already set, and keep the evening moving without a wait at the door. The address places the restaurant on Columbia Ave, so the trip is straightforward once the location is in hand. The page’s practical details are built around timing and arrival, so the visit starts with a known address and a set opening window.
For diners mapping out a stop in town, the timing is simple to work with. Lunch service begins at 11 AM every day it opens, and dinner service stretches into the evening. A reservation can suit a workday meal or a weekend dinner, and the seating is ready for the service that follows.
About The Root Cellar
The Root Cellar serves Southern restaurant fare in Lexington at 420 Columbia Ave. The room feels warm and calm. Country-style decor sets the tone, and the dining room supports lunch, dinner, and solo dining with table service.
The kitchen leans into pub plates with Southern flair. The menu includes small plates, comfort food, healthy options, and desserts, along with a Tuesday lunch and all-day menu. Guests can order dishes such as hand breaded chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, deviled eggs, and fried oysters. The list also includes grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburger sliders, buttered noodles, and ahi tuna.
Drinks cover wine, beer, cocktails, coffee, tea, and spirits. The wine list is a clear part of the draw, and the drinks menu sits beside the food without crowding it. Fast service, reservations, and credit or debit card payment shape the visit. The restaurant also offers delivery, takeaway, and dine-in service.
The Root Cellar includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet access. Parking is available in a free parking lot and on the street. Families can find high chairs and a kids' menu. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM.
Southern plates, imported wine, and a room that stays warm and easy.
Parking and access
Parking includes free of charge street parking and a free parking lot. That gives drivers two ways to arrive without circling for a space. The site also has a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Inside, the restaurant offers seating and table service in a casual, cosy, quiet setting. A guest takes a seat, orders at the table, and stays with the meal in one place. The room keeps the pace steady, with service that reaches the table and a layout that supports a settled meal.
The access details make the visit easier to picture before anyone leaves home. A driver can choose the lot or the street, then come through the accessible entrance and settle into accessible seating. The room stays service-led, with table service throughout the meal, and the quiet tone leaves space for conversation at the table.
