“There is probably no fine dining restaurant more theatrical than Merchant Roots. It’s over-the-top, it’s playful, and it’s very extra.”
~ MacKenzie Chung Fegan, San Francisco Chronicle Restaurant Critic
2021-2024 Michelin Recommended
“Dining here is a singular experience…it's a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.”
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“We all deserve a little magic in our lives, and that’s exactly what Merchant Roots provides with its creative and joyful dinners.”
“Merchant Roots transports guests into an unforgettable dining experience”
“Prepare for a full-on experience that includes wall projections, a tour of the restaurant, and interactive art.”
“Much more than a meal, dinner at Merchant Roots is an immersive journey through food, art and imagination. Led by the ever-creative chef Ryan Shelton, this boutique restaurant delivers artistic fine dining filled with whimsical surprises, storytelling and cuisine. Each themed dinner transports guests into a new world, with every meticulously crafted detail — from the inventive recipes and custom plateware to the impeccably paired wines — making for a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure.”
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“The imaginative team is passionate about creating a comprehensive meal that integrates entertainment and the element of surprise with exceptional ingredients. It’s not often you visit a restaurant that has you leaving with a rediscovered sense of childlike wonder.”
“The most ambitious and wonderfully creative chef’s tasting menu in San Francisco.”
“Playful, whimsical, creative, even intellectual, always blessedly delicious. Certainly, it’s Michelin-worthy. But in a spirited, mischievous, smart way, unlike anywhere else.”
~ Virginia Miller
