Root Public House
  • Root Public House
  • Root Public House
  • Root Public House
  • Root Public House
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About Us

The Bar at Root Public House - Flagstaff, AZ

ELEVATED FOOD AND DRINK WITHOUT PRETENSE • ROOT PUBLIC HOUSE

Root Public House is a contemporary American restaurant in Flagstaff, Arizona’s historic southside neighborhood, focused on farm-to-table cuisine.

As a local lunch, brunch, dinner, and cocktail bar, we hope to uplift, intrigue, and satisfy our local community with carefully crafted food and drinks. We craft every dish with local produce, cheese, meat, and serve everything with principled intent and genuine inspiration.

With our ever-changing lunch and dinner menu, we deliver an approachable insistence upon quality with a seasonal drive. Expect finely crafted food and cocktails, but with a unique Southern flair that brings both sophistication and down-home hospitality.

Our inviting space represents a belief that roll-up-your-sleeves comfort and relaxation are the conditions most conducive to your total enjoyment. At Root, we are also proud to have the Flagstaff’s new crown jewel – a charming rooftop for a breathtaking dining experience. Our restaurant is a peerless setting for memorable experiences, sheltered only by the captivating Flagstaff sky and stars.

Without barriers and without boundaries, we welcome you to Root Public House with Elevated Food and Drink without Pretense .

Root Public House in Flagstaff, Arizona stands as a contemporary American restaurant rooted in the city’s historic southside neighborhood. The concept revolves around farm-to-table cuisine, connecting guests with regional agriculture through a thoughtful, ever-changing menu. By prioritizing seasonal produce, regional cheeses, and carefully sourced meats, the kitchen delivers dishes that reflect both place and craft, offering an elevated dining experience without pretense in a setting that feels distinctly local and welcoming throughout the lunch and dinner service.

The beverage program mirrors the same commitment to quality and locality, featuring a craft cocktail bar that draws inspiration from southern tradition with a modern twist. Skilled mixologists prepare drinks that balance innovation with approachability, designed to complement the menu’s flavors and create memorable pairings. Whether enjoyed at lunch, brunch, or dinner, the cocktail offerings invite guests to linger, converse, and savor a beverage program shaped by genuine hospitality and a deep respect for craft.

Dining at Root Public House is shaped by an insistence on quality that runs from ingredient sourcing to final presentation. The kitchen team approaches each plate with principled intent, building dishes around what is freshest and most flavorful in the current season. This farm-to-table focus means menus shift with availability, encouraging repeat visits and rewarding curious diners who appreciate variety, transparency, and a clear sense of culinary inspiration guiding every course.

The atmosphere is designed to feel both elevated and approachable, blending contemporary American style with the warmth of a neighborhood gathering place. A charming rooftop setting provides a breathtaking backdrop, inviting guests to dine beneath the open sky and stars. Sheltered from the elements while still connected to the surrounding views, the rooftop represents a belief that great food deserves a peerless setting where comfort, relaxation, and total enjoyment can flourish.

Beyond the food and drink, Root Public House aims to be a genuine community space that uplifts, intrigues, and satisfies the people of Flagstaff. The restaurant embraces the belief that hospitality begins with rolling up sleeves and creating conditions conducive to memorable experiences. By pairing carefully crafted cuisine with an inviting environment, the team delivers a dining experience that honors local roots while celebrating the sophistication of thoughtful, farm-focused cooking.

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101 S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 • 928•774•1402

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Hours

OPEN DAILY: 10am – Close

Brunch

Served 9am – 2pm, Saturday and Sunday.

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