Friday Hours During Lent - 4:30-8:00PM
Welcome to Root River Unwined Wine Bar/Restaurant
We are so excited to have joined the Lanesboro community and grateful to have been able to open our doors on June 1, 2020.
About Us
Our Vision
Lanesboro is such a great place to escape from the everyday pressures of the world and unwind. We want to pay homage to the area and create the exact same feel in our wine bar and restaurant, Root River Unwined.
Our Goal
Our goal is to feature as many products from local farmers, brewers and vintners as possible, coupled with several of our favorite wines from the rest of the world. In a relaxed atmosphere, with lots of outdoor seating, come try locally created shareable plates in our new wine bar. And, we want to make kids feel special with their own selection of small plates and specialty drinks.
Our Mission
To make a difference wherever we go!
Winter DINE-IN & take-out menu
Call 224.688.4663 for reservations or to place your order!
Bacon Wrapped Ravioli - Appetizer
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Butternut squash ravioli wrapped in our thick cut bacon fried crispy and paired with a maple sage cream for dipping.
Asian Steak Bites - Appetizer
13
Asian marinated steak strips pan seared with sesame seeds and scallions
House salad
5
Our house mixed greens with carrot, red onion, cucumbers and house made croutons and your choice of dressing. Make it an entrée size for $8. Add grilled chicken ($5) or shrimp ($7)
Soup, Salad & Breadstick
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A cup of soup, a house salad and a parmesan breadstick.
Add grilled chicken ($5) or shrimp ($7)
Brisket Burger
14
We blend ground brisket and short rib to craft our fresh 1/3-pound burger. This blend gives the burger an amazing flavor and texture. Then we top it with smoked gouda cheese, bacon onion jam, crispy prosciutto and arugala on a toasted Brioche bun spread with Brie cheese. House garlic parmesan fries finish this classic pair
Cheddar Burger
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Our grilled house brisket burger, topped with a slice of aged cheddar, placed on a bun and served with a side of fries
Smokehouse Chicken Sandwich
13
A grilled chicken breast, topped with a slice of aged cheddar, bacon, crispy onion straws and house BBQ sauce on a bun and served with a side of fries
Reuben Stacker
12
Thinly slice corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and 1,000 Island dressing heated and nestled in a rye roll and served with fries
Chicken Wings
14
One dozen jumbo chicken wings covered in your choice of barbeque, buffalo or raspberry inferno sauce or Ruby's way (no sauce) and served with a side of either bleu cheese or ranch dipping sauce
Soup of the Day
Roasted Butternut Squash
By the Cup ($5), by the Bowl ($8), by the Quart ($15)
All Regular Desserts are Available
Bread Pudding ($8), Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake ($9), Flourless Chocolate Torte ($9), Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp ($7)
Kid's Menu
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Mac & Cheese Bites or Hot Dog in a Blanket. Served with Fries
Call 224.688.4663 for reservations or to place your order
Daily Specials - February 23 - 28
Tuesday - Pork Chow Mein on Rice with an Eggroll
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Recommended wine pairing - Cannon River St. Pepin for $19
Wednesday - Cranberry Chicken Salad Wrap
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Diced chicken breast, dried cranberries, celery and onions in a sour cream dressing, wrapped in a soft tortilla shell and served with a fresh fruit cup. Recommended wine pairing - Chankaska Wines Kasota Rose for $20
Thursday - Greek Chicken Breast with Rice and Pita
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Greek marinated chicken breast, perfectly grilled and served with rice pilaf, grilled pita bread and tzatziki sauce. Recommended wine pairing - Vina Zaco Albarino for $17
Friday - Fish Fry
14
Broiled or beer-battered North Atlantic cod loins served with baked potato, coleslaw and tartar sauce. Recommended wine pairing - Chankaska Wines Creekside White for $19
Saturday - St. Louis Pork RIbs
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Half rack of St. Louis style pork spare ribs, slow cooked and coated with house made BBQ sauce and served with BBQ baked beans and American fried potatoes. Recommended wine pairing - Cosentino Zinfandel for $22
Sunday - Black & Bleu Burger
14
Our 1/3-pound house burger, Cajun seasoned, grilled to order and topped with bleu cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon and crispy onions, served with a side of fries. Recommended wine pairing - Next Chapter Winery Wedded Bliss (Cabernet Sauvignon and Marquette blend) for $19
Call 224.688.4663 for reservations or to place your order
Summer Menu
Shareable Plates
Asian Steak Bites
13
Asian marinated steak strips pan seared with sesame seeds and scallions.
Bacon Wrapped Ravioli
13
Butternut squash ravioli wrapped in our thick cut bacon fried crispy and paired with a maple sage cream for dipping.
Smoked Trout Dip
10
Smoked trout, cream cheese, capers, lemon and seasonings make up this rich, creamy dip. Served with grilled flatbread.
Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers
11
Marinated chicken breast skewers chargrilled and glazed with Thai peanut sauce.
Pairings
Bacon and Bourbon Flight
11
Because everything is better with bacon - thick cut, smoked, crispy bacon served three ways (candied, peppered and traditional style) paired with three 1/2 oz bourbon pours.
Wine with Friends
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Make your taste buds sing - choose one of our artisan cheeses, matched with fresh berries and Calubet Belgian dark chocolate and served with a flight of three 3 oz wine pours.
Beer Lovers Flight
11
Fresh cheese curds, salami and honey beer glazed chicken pair with three 5 oz craft beers for a flavor explosion.
The Game is Afoot
15
Smoked trout, elk sausage and smoked duck breast give this flight the bold flavors to pair with the Scottish Flier scotch flight.
Charcuterie and Cheese Boards
Classic Charcuterie Board
16
Thinly sliced prosciutto, applewood smoked duck breast, saucisson sec and elk sausage paired with crostini and house honey mustard sauce.
Driftless Tour
13
A selection of artisan cured meats and cheeses from the Driftless area. Elk sausage, applewood smoked duck breast, Contadina goat cheese and Big Ed's Smoke Haus Gouda.
Flavors of Autumn
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We start with cranberry cheddar and apple pie cheddar accompanied by prosciutto, craisins, pumpkin spiced walnuts and crostini.
Cheese Board
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Your choice of four cheeses (below) paired with sliced apple, fresh berries, spiced local honey and crostini.
Seven Year Aged Cheddar - Chilton, WI
Contadina - Altura, MN
Fresh Cheese Curds - Rushford, MN
Maytag Bleu - Amana, IA
Alouette Creme Brie
Apple Pie Cheddar - Rushford, MN
Big Ed's Smoke Haus Gouda - Malone, WI
Soups & Salads
Add grilled chicken ($5) or shrimp ($7), or a crispy, warm parmesan bread stick ($1), to any salad.
Just the House Salad
5
Our house mixed greens with carrot, red onion, cucumbers and house made croutons with your choice of dressing. Make it an entree salad for $8.
Ancient Grains Autumn Harvest Salad
14
A five-grain blend of barley, wheat berries, wild rice, and red and white quinoa. Tossed with craisins, apples, roasted butternut squash and pumpkin spiced walnuts, on arugula dressed with an apple cider vinaigrette. Added smoked duck breast for $8.
Steakhouse Salad
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A bed of romaine, radicchio and endive lettuces are the foundation of this salad. Tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and French-fried onions build the flavor. Maytag bleu cheese crumbles and house honey mustard dressing come next. Then finished with a four-ounce marinated center-cut beef tenderloin char-broiled to your taste.
Homemade Soups
By the Cup ($5)
By the Crock ($8)
To Go By the Quart ($15)
Entrees
Butternut Squash Ravioli
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Butternut squash ravioli in a gorgonzola cream sauce with asparagus tips and crispy prosciutto. Paired with a warm crispy parmesan breadstick. Add grilled chicken ($5) or shrimp ($7).
Filet of Ribeye
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We start with an 8 oz center-cut ribeye steak with no cap or tail. It looks like a filet mignon but with the rich beefy flavor of a ribeye. The steak is charbroiled to you liking and topped with a bourbon peppercorn demi-glace. Served with herb roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus.
Fresh Herb Grilled Trout Filet
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Fresh rainbow trout filet, herb crusted and pan seared, served on a bed of wild rice pilaf with house vegetable medley.
Pork Tenderloin Medallions
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Grilled Compart Duroc pork tenderloin medallions, pan seared medium with a pink center. Finished with a Bavarian-style beer and mustard gravy over spaetzle with grilled asparagus.
Tipsy Chicken
15
Tender medallions of chicken breast, marinated in IPA, grilled and glazed with a honey brown ale sauce. Paired with an oven roasted medley of potatoes and a fresh vegetable blend.
Beef Short Rib and Brisket Burger
14
We blend ground brisket and short rib to craft our fresh 1/3-pound burger. This blend gives the burger an amazing flavor and texture, then we top it with smoked gouda, bacon onion jam, crispy prosciutto and arugula on a toasted Brioche bun spread with brie cheese. House garlic parmesan fries finish this classic pair.
Desserts
Bread Pudding
8
This is not your grandma's bread pudding! Rich, classic custard style pudding topped with a bourbon caramel sauce, whipped cream and candied pecans.
Flourless Chocolate Torte
9
If cheesecake and fudge produced a love child, it would be this decadent, dense dark chocolate torte. Finished with a raspberry Beaujolais sauce, whipped cream and fresh berries.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
9
Our house made pumpkin cheesecake with an Oreo cookie crust is a delicious finish to any fall meal. Topped with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin spice.
Kid's Menu
All kid's meals are accompanied with a fresh fruit cup
Grilled Chicken Skewers
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Fresh organic chicken breast skewers seasoned and grilled to order.
Pasta Marinara
6
Penne pasta tossed in our house marinara sauce and topped with parmesan cheese.
House Mac and Cheese Bites
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Our homemade mac and cheese, panko breaded and deep-fried to a crispy, golden brown.
Hot Dog in a Blanket
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All beef hot dog nestled in a puff pastry crust.
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