The Root Restaurant & Bar menu - White Lake MI 48386

Lunch
Dinner

Firsts
- Pan Seared Scallops $13
  
  Brown butter grapefruit caper brussels sprouts pistachio white bean puree. Gluten free
- Skuna Bay Smoked Salmon Cakes $12
  
  Whole grain mustard remoulade house sweet pickle relish
- Crispy Braised Michigan Pork Belly $10
  
  Korean bbq guernsey's creamed local sweet corn house kimchi
- Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras $18
  
  Spicer's donut and bacon bread pudding summer peach and shallot jam house made creme fraiche shaved almond
- Baked Michigan Brie $10
  
  Eny picot triple creme brie in puff pastry gass farms arugula radish green apple dried cherry michigan maple, black pepper and balsamic vinaigrette
- Artisanal Cheese Plate $14
  
  Crostini nuts

Salads
- The Root Orchard Salad $8
  
  Green apple gass farms lettuce marcona almond dried michigan cherries saga blue cheese pickled onion crispy house made bacon spicer's hard cider vinaigrette. Gluten free
- Watermelon Salad $8
  
  Hydroponic watercress goat cheese pickled onion shaved radish black sesame seed orange lillet vinaigrette. Gluten free
- Local Summer Vegetable and Wheat Berry Salad $8
  
  Spicy greens smoked tomato and lime vinaigrette
- Roasted Michigan Beet Salad $8
  
  Arugula goat cheese orange pickled onion marcona almond michigan honey and sherry vinaigrette. Gluten free
- Petite Gass Farms Arugula $4
  
  Radish spanish olive oil 30 year aged sherry vinegar. Gluten free

Soups
- The Root's Onion Soup $6
  
  Wisconsin grand cru gruyere crostini
- Soup Du Jour $5
- Green Tomato Gazpacho $5
  
  Shaved radish chile oil. Gluten free

Sandwiches

Served with house cut fries. substitute side add $3.00
- Char Grilled Burger $10
  
  Michigan grass fed beef roasted shallot aioli lettuce tomato pickled onion house baked bun
- Fried Bologna Sandwich $8
  
  Yale, michigan's signature bologna lettuce tomato green chile mustard house baked bun
- Skuna Bay Smoked Salmon Burger $15
  
  House baked bun whole grain mustard remoulade house sweet pickle relish lettuce tomato
- Sandwich Du Jour

Principals
- Roasted Miller Farms Pulled Chicken $15
  
  House made ricotta gnocchi gass farms heirloom cherry tomato house made italian sausage local greens pecorino
- Smoked Pork Shoulder $10
  
  Red chile spiced all natural michigan pork coffee and cherry mustard creamy amish white cheddar grits pickled red onion
- Crispy Skin Rushing Waters Rainbow Trout $15
  
  Green cabbage mousse ratatouille sweet pickled hot peppers basil oil. Gluten free
- House Smoked Meatloaf $16
  
  Grass fed michigan beef crushed baby potatoes brussels sprouts local tomato and garlic amoglio pecorino
- Linguine and Michigan Farm Raised Shrimp $16
  
  House made bacon and local tomato ragout greens shaved pecorino (bacon free substitute: gass farms heirloom cherry tomato, caper, garlic and basil pan sauce
- Char Grilled Naturally Raised Michigan Beef New York Strip $27
  
  Caramelized onion and potato gratin brussels sprouts roasted garlic jus. Gluten free
- Char Grilled Naturally Raised Michigan Beef Ribeye $29
  
  Caramelized onion and potato gratin brussels sprouts roasted garlic jus. Gluten free
- Michigan Cranberry Bean and Summer Vegetable Succotash $16
  
  Yellow squash zucchini sweet corn greens smoked onion mousse roasted tomatillo vinaigrette. Gluten free
- The Root Plate $7
  
  Two michigan farm eggs any style house made michigan bacon pan fried german style potatoes great harvest whole wheat toast seasonal jam add an egg $150
- Omelette $7
  
  Michigan farm egg or egg white pan fried german style potatoes petite arugula salad pick 2 ingredients each additional $0.50 add great harvest whole wheat toast $1.50
- Lunch Salad Du Jour

Sides
- Roasted Broccoli $6
  
  Garlic and chile infused oil house tzatziki pecorino. Gluten free
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts $6
  
  Lemon balsamic. Gluten free
- Baked Mac and Cheese $5
  
  Michigan white cheddar herbed bread crumb
- House Cut French Fries $4
  
  Roasted shallot aioli
- Caramelized Onion and Potato Gratin $5
  
  Guernsey's cream. Gluten free
- House Made Bread and Butter Pickles $4
  
  Gluten free
- House Made Pickled Vegetables $4
  
  Gluten free

Firsts
- Pan Seared Scallops $13
  
  Brown butter grapefruit caper brussels sprouts pistachio white bean puree. Gluten free
- Skuna Bay Smoked Salmon Cakes $12
  
  Whole grain mustard remoulade house sweet pickle relish
- Crispy Braised Michigan Pork Belly $10
  
  Korean bbq guernsey's creamed local sweet corn house kimchi
- Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras $18
  
  Spicer's donut and bacon bread pudding summer peach and shallot jam house made creme fraiche shaved almond
- Baked Michigan Brie $10
  
  Reny picot triple creme brie in puff pastry gass farms arugula radish dried cherry fresh apple michigan maple and black pepper balsamic vinaigrette
- Artisanal Cheese Plate Crostini Nuts $14
  
  Crostini nuts

Salads
- The Root orchard Salad $8
  
  Spicer's apple gass farms lettuce marcona almond dried michigan cherries saga blue cheese pickled onion crispy house made bacon spicer's hard cider vinaigrette. Gluten free
- Watermelon Salad $8
  
  Hydroponic watercress goat cheese pickled onion shaved radish black sesame seed orange lillet vinaigrette. Gluten free
- Roasted Michigan Beet Salad $8
  
  Arugula goat cheese pickled onion orange marcona almond michigan honey and sherry vinaigrette. Gluten free
- Local Summer Vegetable and Wheat Berry Salad $8
  
  Spicy greens smoked tomato and lime vinaigrette
- Petite Gass Farms Arugula Salad $4
  
  Radish spanish olive oil 30 year aged sherry. Gluten free

Soups
- Soup Du Jour $5
- The Root's Onion Soup $6
  
  Wisconsin grand cru gruyere crostini
- Green Tomato Gazpacho $5
  
  Shaved radish chile oil. Gluten free

Principals
- Roasted Miller Farms Half Chicken $22
  
  House made ricotta gnocchi gass farms heirloom cherry tomato house made italian sausage local greens pecorino
- Smoked Pork Shoulder $17
  
  Red chile spiced all natural michigan pork coffee and cherry mustard creamy amish white cheddar grits pickled red onion
- Crispy Skin Rushing Waters Rainbow Trout $26
  
  Green cabbage mousse ratatouille sweet pickled hot peppers basil oil. Gluten free
- House Smoked Meatloaf $16
  
  Grass fed michigan beef crushed baby potatoes brussels sprouts local tomato and garlic amoglio pecorino
- Linguine and Michigan Farm Raised Shrimp $23
  
  House made bacon and local tomato ragout greens shaved pecorino (bacon free substitute: gass farms heirloom cherry tomato, caper, garlic and basil pan sauce
- Michigan Cranberry Bean and Summer Vegetable Succotash $16
  
  Yellow squash zucchini sweet corn greens smoked onion mousse roasted tomatillo vinaigrette
- Char Grilled Naturally Raised Michigan Beef. New York Strip $27
  
  Caramelized onion and potato gratin brussels sprouts roasted garlic jus. Gluten free
- Char Grilled Naturally Raised Michigan Beef. Ribeye $29
  
  Caramelized onion and potato gratin brussels sprouts roasted garlic jus. Gluten free

Sandwiches

Served with house cut fries. substitute side add $3.00
- Char Grilled Burger $10
  
  Michigan grass fed beef roasted shallot aioli lettuce tomato pickled onion house baked bun
- Fried Bologna Sandwich $8
  
  Yale, michigan's signature bologna lettuce tomato green chile mustard house baked bun try it as an appetizer bologna sandwich cut four ways

Sides
- Roasted Broccoli $6
  
  Garlic and chile infused oil house tzatziki pecorino. Gluten free
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts $6
  
  Lemon balsamic. Gluten free
- Baked Mac and Cheese $5
  
  Michigan white cheddar herbed bread crumb
- House Cut French Fries $4
  
  Roasted shallot aioli
- Caramelized Onion and Potato Gratin $5
  
  Guernsey's cream. Gluten free
- House Made Bread and Butter Pickles $4
  
  Gluten free
- House Made Pickled Vegetables $4
  
  We love them you probably won't. Gluten free

House Made Desserts

All desserts are made with michigan eggs, dairy and sugar.
- The Root Campfire Cup $8
  
  Warm dark chocolate pudding cake toasted house made marshmallow house made graham cracker
- Pie Du Jour $7
- Lemon and Lavender Creme Brulee $7
  
  Guernsey's whipped cream fresh berry garnish. Gluten free
- Banana Cream Pie $6
  
  Graham cracker crust toasted house made marshmallow salted caramel
- Vegan Chocolate Cookie and Ice Cream Sandwiches $7
  
  Chocolate sorbet coconut ice milk berry coulis
- House Made Gelato, Scoop $2
  
  Vanilla bean chocolate brown butter & maple syrup. Gluten free
- House Made Sorbet, Scoop $2
  
  Seasonal selection. Gluten free
- Affogato $4.5
  
  Espresso poured over choice of gelato. Gluten free
- Artisanal Cheese Plate $14
  
  Crostini nuts