Roots Steakhouse, Ridgewood, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

A Dining review of Roots Steakhouse, Ridgewood, NJ
Roots Steakhouse
7 Chestnut St
Ridgewood, NJ

Restaurant Highlights

Fare:  American Steakhouse

Price: Expensive

Food Quality: Serves a superior grade of beef: USDA Prime beef.

Service: Professional, attentive.

Ambiance/Decor: Clubby, upscale ambiance with a masculine feel. Interior decor features rich dark wood paneling

Overall Rating: 3 Stars

Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class

Noise Level: Moderate - High

Dress: Upscale Casual

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy high end steakhouse food with a clubby ambiance and a well stocked, full service bar.

Not Recommended For: Budget conscious diners who enjoy low end casual dining with lots of display TV's and the use of cell phones and other technology devices.

Recommended dishes: When available,The Prime NY Strip Steak; The Spice Crusted Yellow fin Tuna; and The Domestic Double Cut Lamb Chops.

Liquor: Full bar service with wine list of over 140 bottles --- largely California reds.

Roots Steakhouse is one of the top upscale restaurants in Ridgewood, popular with high end steak and seafood lovers who enjoy being served an alcoholic beverage either before or during dinner.

Owned by the Harvest Restaurant Group, the Ridgewood location is one of three Roots Steakhouses in NJ; the other two are in Morristown and Summit.

Roots Steakhouse gives off a typical steakhouse clubby ambiance with a masculine feel. The interior decor is attractively done up with dark wood paneling, large leather booths, coffered ceilings, and walls adorned with hand-painted murals.

There is an attractive bar area with three additional dining rooms. An open kitchen is visible from the front dining room and bar. The bar area has a few high-backed booths for two, along with two large tables at the front windows. There are no TVs in the bar area. The third dining room is available for private parties.

Roots Steakhouse serves USDA Prime beef. USDA Prime is the superior grade with exceptional tenderness, juiciness, flavor, and delicate texture. It has the highest fat marbling and is derived from younger beef.

Service is attentive and professional.

Roots Steakhouse is open seven days /week for lunch and dinner.

On busy weekend evenings, complimentary valet car service can be slow, taking as long as 10 minutes or more to retrieve your car.

(updated: November 2024)