Roots Southern Table - Farmers Branch

Been on our list of Top Chef restaurants to visit and finally got there. The service was great. Super friendly waitress with a good sense of humor. We had a seat close to the kitchen so could see all of the action. Chef Tiffany was not there but her business partner Tom stopped by our table and made us feel very welcomed. The food was outstanding. I wanted to pick up my plate and lick it. We had the Fried shrimp and Grits, a tomato salad that was so good, sea scallops with curry and Texas red fish. Everything was well seasoned and had a lot of flavor. We will for sure make the five hour drive back. Highly recommend.

Roots is singlehandedly the only reason people will go to Farmer's Branch. The duck fat fried chicken is sublime the crunchy batter is delicious, and the chicken is juicy. I've had this dish three times now, and some of the times are better than others, but all of the times are still delicious. The chicken is easily enough to share among four people. Recommend ordering a side of collard greens (for nutrition, but also for tastiness) as well as a side of their potatoes which are inexplicably addictive creamy on the inside, crisp on the outside. The orange cake was our favorite thing on the dessert menu, but on our recent visit, this cake was not available?! because the chef wanted to offer other things?! but I hope that the pleas of all of their adoring fans will restore the orange cake in its rightful place on the menu. Highly recommend.

A friend and I tried this restaurant for the first time recently. I live in Frisco and had been to the food stall in Legacy West several times. I love the chicken tenders with honey mustard and the duck fat French fries. I've been following Tiffany since her appearance on Top Chef and couldn't wait to try this place. We visited on a Thursday right as they opened. Didn't have a reservation but the host graciously sat us. Our server Keanon was very professional, knowledgeable and proficient. I could tell he's worked at some very high end restaurants. He made several suggestions including the cornbread (who am I kidding, we were getting that anyway . The ambiance is nice. It's a great space, very intimate with a view into the kitchen and I love that. We ordered the cornbread and shrimp and grits to start. I can't say enough about the cornbread. Thick but not dense, sweet but not cake and the smoked butter and preserves are a lovely balance. The shrimp and grits were just okay. Next to the cornbread they were a waste of money and stomach space if I'm being honest. For my entree, I ordered the red fish and my friend ordered the jerk lamb chops. That's what I wanted but I'm off red meat and pork for now (but I tasted hers and OMG, delicious ! My red fish and crab fried rice were amazing and I had plenty to take home to enjoy for left overs! Reheats great. For dessert (we're greedy right? , Keanon recommended the candied yam bread pudding! My friend didn't like it but doesn't like bread pudding. I thought It was delicious and took it home to enjoy later. All in all, it's a pricey meal, but completely worth it. The space and service are immaculate. They have unisex bathrooms with everything you'd need including mouthwash! The food is worth every calorie. I have nothing bad to say. Outstanding meal! Great restaurant! If it was closer, I'd be there often.

The decor was nice and inviting. I went for a birthday and the staff did a great job of making my friend and the remainder of our party feel special. The food was the star of the evening. The food was executed perfectly. I loved how the menu had southern favorites with specials twists to them. I would most definitely go back to this establishment.

Superb food, excellent service, wonderful atmosphere. Everything we tried was delicious. I highly recommend the fried shrimp and grits to start, they might be addictive. I would recommend a reservation to ensure delicious decadent treats await your taste buds. I look forward to returning soon.