Roots Restaurant is the gastronomic jewel of The Orchard Garden Hotel, the first hotel in San Francisco designed to be 'green' from the inside-out. Roots Chef Jason Gaskins continues the hotel's green theme by creating daily menus based on seasonal, locally grown produce, naturally raised meats and sustainable seafood, which he infuses with his signature American-Mediterranean fusion style.

Roots Restaurant stands out among San Francisco's organic eateries by focusing on quality ingredients and inventive combinations of flavor and texture. The menu has something to satisfy every palate, from savory vegan and vegetarian options to flavorful meat and seafood dishes.

Sample cheeses from local Bay Area spots like Point Reyes and Redwood Farms or share the Dungeness Crab "Mac & Cheese" appetizer. After one of Roots Restaurant's filling entrées, such as the Oven Roasted All Natural Game Hen or the wine-braised chanterelle Mushroom Risotto, face the most difficult decision of the day: choosing your dessert.

"On our recent trip to Roots, January 2010, we were once again delighted with the food and the service. The food here is delicious. Have been here several times and have never had a bad meal....Can't say enough about the food. Mac and cheese is a great appetizer for two and the entrees were awesome. Try and save room for dessert because they are unbelievable." - Marlee O., Wayne, NJ

"By the time the second course arrived, the sirloin strip sandwich and a side of parmesan and truffle sprinkled french fries, we were both full....After trying only a bite, I could tell it was wonderful. If was not like a lowbrow steak sandwich, it was prime sirloin, cooked perfectly, with little fat. I highly suggest this place." - Christopher W., San Francisco, CA

"Appetizers: I ordered the smoked trout salad (very good), and she ordered the mac and cheese with crab (truly excellent). Main course: we both had the flat iron steak and it was wonderful -- one of the best steaks I've ever had! I don't remember what we had for dessert (although I do remember it was very good) because I was still in awe from the steak." - Tudor B., Mountain View, CA