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!
DINE-IN and TAKE-OUT Menu
Call 224.688.4663 for reservations or to place your order!
(GF) - Gluten Friendly options.
Weekly Specials - July 20 - 25
Mussels - Shareable (GF)
15
Prince Edward Island mussels, steamed with garlic, white wine and herbs, served with crostini. GF with no crostini
Shareable Plates
Asian Steak Bites (GF)
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
11
Smoked trout, cream cheese, capers, lemon and seasonings make up this rich, creamy dip - served with grilled flatbread
Caprese Skewers (GF)
10
Skewers of grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze. It's like summer on a plate
Bread and Brie (or Olive Oil)
9
1/2 loaf of sliced, toasted crostini, served with creme brie or olive oil (or half and half)
Charcuterie and Cheese Boards
Classic Charcuterie Board (GF)
17
Finocchiona, elk sausage, applewood smoked duck breast and prosciutto with crostini, fruit and house honey mustard sauce. GF with no crostini
Driftless Tour (GF)
14
A selection of artisan cured meats and cheeses from the Driftless area. Elk sausage, applewood smoked duck breast, Capra Nera goat cheese and raspberry red wine cheddar
Cheese Board (GF)
15
Your choice of four cheeses paired with sliced fruit, spiced local honey and crostini. Cheese choices include seven year aged cheddar from Vern's Cheese in Chilton, WI; Contadina goat cheese from Capra Nera Creamery in Altura, MN; fresh cheese curds from Metz Hart-Land Creamery in Rushford, MN; Amableu from the Amana Colonies in Iowa; creme brie; feta; red wine cheddar from Metz and Big Ed's Smoked Gouda from Saxon Creamery in Malone, WI. GF with no crostini
Pairings (Dine-In Only)
Bacon and Bourbon Flight
14
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 (GF)
14
Make your taste buds sing - choose one of our artisan cheeses, matched with sliced apples and Calubet Belgian dark chocolate and served with a flight of three 3 oz red or white wine pours.
Beer Lovers Flight
13
Fresh Wisconsin cheese curds, Elk Sausage from Viroqua, WI and honey beer glazed chicken pair with three 5 oz craft beers for a flavor explosion.
Soups & Salads
Add grilled chicken ($5) or shrimp ($7), or a crispy, warm parmesan bread stick ($1), to any salad.
Just the House Salad (GF)
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. GF with no croutons
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (GF)
13
Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives and feta cheese tossed with white quinoa in a Greek vinaigrette dressing. Served on a bed of fresh greens.
Caribbean Strawberry Mango Salad (GF)
14
Fresh local hydroponic lettuce from Serio Farms in Preston, MN is topped with fresh sliced mango, strawberries, julienned jicama and toasted almonds and finished with a house made raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Steakhouse Salad (GF)
17
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; and then finished with a four ounce marinated center cut beef tenderloin charbroiled to your taste. GF with no French-fried onions
Soup, Salad & Breadstick
11
A cup of soup, a house salad and a parmesan breadstick.
Homemade Soups
By the Cup ($5)
By the Crock ($8)
To Go By the Quart ($15)
Entrees
Pan Seared Trout (GF)
21
Pan seared trout filet with a lemon beurre blanc sauce, served with white quinoa and our house vegetable blend.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin (GF)
20
We start with half a pound of Compart Duroc pork tenderloin from Nicolet, MN, then we marinate and grill the pork to medium with a light pink center and top with a smoky maple bourbon glaze. Paired with our house wild rice pilaf and grilled asparagus.
Beef Short Rib and Brisket Burger (GF)
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. GF with no bun or fries
Smokehouse Chicken Sandwich (GF)
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. GF with no bun, crispy onion straws or fries
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 (GF)
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.
Homemade Cheesecake
9
Rich, creamy homemade cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. Ask your server for current flavors.
Kid's Menu (age 12 and under)
All kid's meals are accompanied with a side of fries
Grilled Chicken Skewers (GF)
6
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
6
Our homemade mac and cheese, panko breaded and deep-fried to a crispy, golden brown
Hot Dog in a Blanket
6
All beef hot dog nestled in a puff pastry crust
Caprese Skewers (GF)
6
Skewers of grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze
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Visit Us
Hours - Open for dine-in and take-out
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 04:30 pm – 08:00 pm | |
Wed | 04:30 pm – 08:00 pm | |
Thu | 04:30 pm – 09:00 pm | |
Fri | 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm | |
Sat | 11:30 am – 09:00 pm | |
Sun | 03:00 pm – 07:30 pm |