The Root - Golf Club & Restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie

85 Old Highway 17 N, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0C6, Canada

★★★★☆
(221 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant
Website
rootriverco.com
Address
85 Old Highway 17 N, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0C6, Canada
Plus Code
HMGH+8W Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4–10 PM
Thursday
4–10 PM
Friday
4–10 PM
Saturday
4–10 PM
Sunday
4–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards NFC mobile payments
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
221 reviews

Most Mentioned

price (12) golf course (10) prime rib (9) food and service (8) celebration (6) pasta (6) whitefish (5) shape (4) valentine's day (4) lemon tart (2)
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★★★★★
September 3, 2024

Went for supper for our anniversary. The company we had was amazing. The service was top-notch. The atmosphere and food at this place were amazing!

★★★★★
August 31, 2024

I love this place. Dustin and his staff are great! The food is excellent, the course is nice... Can't say enough good things. They will get my business for a long time to come. Thank you! Justin

★★★★★
August 30, 2024

The Prime Rib dinner was one of the best we ever had. Generous portion and wonderful sides. Excellent salad included. Staff were excellent. Would recommend and hopefully can return. Cozy atmosphere overlooking the greens.

★★★★★
August 9, 2024

Our family (19 of us) had a family dinner on August 3rd. Our servers Dave and Chantal were excellent. Very attentive and we had fun. The food was delicious. We appreciate all of the hard work that was put in by all to make this a special event.

★★★★★
July 28, 2024

Amazing place for golf lover Easy access

★★★★★
July 10, 2024

Wow what a hidden gem. We loved our lunch here while visiting our family in trailer park right beside it. The menu was easy to read, the service was fast and efficient, the food was very reasonably priced and delicious! Best fries I have ever had! We WILL be back!

★★★★★
February 16, 2023

Went for Valentines dinner (Feb 2023) with my hubby and dinner was fabulous! Received a complimentary carnation, my lobster was delicious and my husband enjoyed his beef wellington. Dessert was to die for ;)

★★★★★
June 24, 2022

Absolutely one of the best dinners! The food was excellent and the staff were super! Seafood ravioli is to die for and muy partner had the prime rib, it just melted no knife needed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Had dinner at The Root several days ago. Food, service and atmosphere were excellent. We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Wonderful 9 and dine on a Friday evening

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Wow! Wow! and Wow! Thought we would give this place a try and the meal was truly amazing!!!!!!!!! Great service (Dave) as well. We will return. Food

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Just had a 75th Birthday party here and it was absolutely amazing!!

February 23, 2024

The food was ok, atmosphere was great as always. The service was very poor, we were pretty much ignored the whole evening and when the waiter did show up it was a minimal effort on his part. A very unfriendly person made us feel very uncomfortable. We probably wont be going back for the Valentines day meal again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best Prime Rib in the Sault. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I attended a baby shower here today. Delicious food and a great atmosphere. I highly recommend it.

December 23, 2023

Severe Disappointment. Went for 7pm Valentines Day dinner. Had to line up and wait bc staff were unprepared, from prior 5pm seating. Soup was cold, no bread or anything served with it/long wait time for food/no cutlery & had to wait an additional 1/2hr for it/ server never checked on us once/ bread came late and consisted of 2 dry cold slices with plastic butter diner containers/ 1 singular PAPER napkin each for our 2 lobster dinners/ lobster was tasteless and no additional dishes were given for shells/ no butter with warmers - just a tiny cup of room temp butter oil given/ veg was 2 long hard slices of carrot/noodles were chewy and plain and stuck together. Lights on bright with unlit heart candles at each table. Dessert tasted good but was tiny. For $200, and it being a special occasion we were so very disappointed. Went home hungry & depressed. Will not be returning.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A group of eight had dinner to celebrate my moms 80th birthday. Shannon and the team friendly, funny and courteous. Thank you for a memorable evening.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Pretty good spot. Had some good specials and nice staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wonderful service from a knowledgeable staff; very welcoming

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

If you have yet to come back since new ownership took over, you are missing out on one of the best dining or golf experiences in Sault Ste. Marie. The service staff will take care of you like family. The quality and diversity of the carefully selected and prepared menu is worth every dollar you will spend here. Whether its a special occasion, group gathering or a meal after 9 holes, this establishment never disappoints. Will always recommend and come back. Thanks to all the staff from pro shop, cart service, dining service and prep staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food & service, nice atmosphere.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We came for a celebration dinner and left very disappointed. Do not order the filet mignon - for 50 bucks I swear it was 2 oz. Server seemed like it was her first day. Food took 90 minutes despite it not being busy. Ugh.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food wasnt that great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had full supper, there were 11 of us, i heard no complaints. My,supper was baby beef liver with bacon . It was delicious, service was great considering the numbers. Food

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. I was a little disappointed with my meal. Found it quite salty (gnocchi cordon belu), I m sure other choices would have been better. Children s menu was good, only downside was my little picky eater seeing green stuff in her grilled cheese lol. Some improvement needed for offering more gluten free and vegetarian options. Price was decent, along with a beautiful view of the gold course! Kid-friendliness: Not once did I feel my children were unwelcome! Very friendly staff. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs when in main dining area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food here is amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food, exceptional menu. Ill be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Everything was excellent for the celebration of my wifes 50th birthday. Thank you very much!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We love this place and celebrated our 50th with our special friends. The Salmon was out of this world.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great family owned restaurant. The whitefish was spectacular and the service was so great. Kind and inviting staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

#1 service, staff are all friendly!! Will be a regular spot to go and dine!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wonderful meal and friendly personable service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Small golf course with decent food. Honestly if they tided up the entry it would be more appealing as the food is tasty.

★★★
December 23, 2022

The chicken was very dry....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Went for a birthday dinner was amazing. The service was top notch and took extra care with my kids was a wonderful experience that normally is a struggle with kids they made our day great place to eat.

December 23, 2022

Showed up to the restaurant with high hopes. Sadly I was dissapointed. I walk in, service was horrific. I had to wait 30 min just for a water. As for my food, I ordered the prime rib medium rare. Waited 1 hour, and got it raw. Would not recommend eating here. Also, as I was getting up to leave, a very large man was breathing very loud and obnoxiously. It was strange because he was shouting at diners to look here and listen and was asking for free beer refills. He was also doing this while I was waiting for my meal. Overall, service was not good neither was the food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

We just ordered take out and it was fabulous. The prime rib melts in your mouth. The desserts coconut cream pie and turtle cheesecake were awesome. Highly recommend. Thank you for the great service! We will be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great place to visit and chill

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Service took forever. Server never came back to check on us...these things can understand due to staff shortage everywhere but when drinks reordered after flagging server down and something totally different delivered then correct drink never delivered.. sorry.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Waiter was great and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Awesome food, amazing service from Shannon!

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

New owners. Great food. Staff very friendly. Atmosphere wonderful. View great. I have eaten breakfast lunch and dinner. I would totally recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always amazing food and service!! Best prime rib in town!

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food. decent price

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Went for a work Christmas party a few years ago. So my review may not reflect the regular menu food. The portions we got were small (especially dessert, very tiny tarts) and the service wasnt very fast compared to other popular places for parties/gatherings in the area. The pasta sauce was bland and was pretty dry (the meat portions were pretty dry as well) . It did not taste like authentic,fresh Italian dishes were being served. The atmosphere was bland (music, decor) and the whole experience just felt kind of cheap. Now this may have been because my workplace had a relatively small number of employees (under 100 with the +1s ) and perhaps chose to spend the least amount of money possible on the party, I dont know what sort of deal they worked out with Barsantis. I am not at all a fan of the golf course view. I can name off at least 3 other Italian resturaunt and party venues (each) that I have been WAY more impressed by over the years.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Coconut shrimp followed by Bourbon pecan chicken with a side of mille foglie! The chicken was so tender and the sauce so pecanny and creamy I couldnt stop to take a photo. The 5 star rating could have been based on the chicken alone... yet the coconut shrimp was good (5 in the dish originally) and I enjoy the thin thin pasta in the mille foglie. Homemade coconut cream pie took the meal to a sixth star. And our server was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating for allergies. Will definitely be back!

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Amazing food, great environment

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always amazing food. Had a quick snack before my round of golf and it was great.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Management and Staff are awesome. The

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Omg! Food and service to die for! I forgot to take pictures on this visit but I hope to be back before the fall colours appear. Beautiful view, excellent prices and, it is the ONLY place in town with REAL chiff choff...mmmmmm! Treat yourself today with a visit to the very best restaurant in the Sault!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Had a fantastic supper, course looks amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great location with a view of the first tee. Excellent food and very accommodating service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Service was excellent food was awesome

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food. Nice atmosphere. Prime rib was amazing!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fresh homemade amazing meals

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Best Chicken Parm Ive ever had!!! Great service an atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Service was beyond exceptional and the food was the same. Wonderful Valentines dinner with my love and the place was soo amazing... Thank you!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Everything was great food service price atmosphere

Local Guide
December 23, 2019

We were not impressed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Breakfast was great and watching the golfers gave us some giggles. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Always a great place to eat. Food was delicious and staff were friendly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Golf course in really good shape this year, great food and service by the staff... always have a good time weather Im golfingnor eating

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Delicious food, great service!

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Good food. Reasonable specials.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great Food and Atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great place to go with friends

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Price ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fantastic place to golf.Great meals and hospitality.Now the flies have subsided you can enjoy a great golf experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great golf prices and great food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent food,, course is in great shape,

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food and awesome view to watch golfers hit their first shot on first hole

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Lovely view of golf course. Large table which seated 10 of us for birthday celebration. Dinner specials. Seafood, pasta, ribs, salads. Not vegetarian focussed but they would accommodate by not adding meat to pasta. Large portions.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

So many options on the menu that it was hard to choose, but all 4 ordered different dishes and they were all delish. Service was great too. Looking forward to next time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food and service. We will definitely go back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice diner good service

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Everything was delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Just a great golf course run by a super family with the bonus of a fantastic restaurant

★★★
December 23, 2019

Alright place interior is very outdated kind of reminds me of my grammas basement

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

We had excellent food, friendly staff. The course was in phenomenal shape. Couldnt ask for a better experience. Thanks for a great day!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Had best steak dinner in a long time. Fabulous service as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Came here for a wedding dinner. The staff did a good job at making sure everyone had drinks refilled when needed. The decorations were nice but I think it was partly done by the organizers of the family. The food was PHENOMENAL. Delicious appetizers, their Mille foglia is so good. The entree was yummy. I had the fish, came with green beans and the most amazing mashed potatoes. Dessert was also delicious- a salted caramel cheesecake and lemon tart. Would return here for a meal, so delicious.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I had the NY Strip, with caesar salad and veggies. Veggies were black beans, corn & edamame which I cant have, I asked for more salad instead which they were hesitant about and then gave me veggies anyways. My meal was dropped off while I was in the washroom and by the time we were checked back on I was already done my steak, so I had no side with my entree. Steak was just ok tbh. I got sauteed mushrooms with it and it came on my steak and was super greasy and oily. The steak was a pretty thin average ny strip, dont feel the meal stood up to the cost.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

great liver and good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Best pasta around, love the ambiance and great service! Oh I forgot to mention the lemon tarts, sooooo good!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

A place we go often. Awesome atmosphere with great and inviting staff and awesome food. This place is perfect for having a beverage and snack or meal before or after golfing. You are welcomed whether you are dressed and want a casual experience, arrive whether you are dressed up or dressed down. Great for a romantic dinner, a family dinner, a special celebration, or just to sit at the bar! They accommodate you no matter what the occasion ! Great relaxing atmosphere with large windows, view of the golf course, or sit by the fireplace. They have areas in the restaurant that are slightly sectioned off for some privacy for private parties, groups, and special occasions ! I would highly recommend this place no matter what the occasion is!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Never go wrong at this establishment

★★★★
December 23, 2018

Food excellent, very noisy in the evening.. difficult to have nice conversation with friends, service slow, had to ask for refills of water, salad, bread.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great lemon pepper whitefish special with a beautiful view of the course. Great staff!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Best burgers in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great food, they take their time making the food but its well worth the wait

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Awesome food. Great experience

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Food was very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Wonderful view of the golf course and great food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Their white fish dinner was so good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great food!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Nice lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Golf and food!

Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Nice people. food wasnt great. Wouldnt go again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great meals for all

★★★★
December 23, 2018

Simply exquisite

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Had a great time fun day of golf followed by a great meal

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

The nine and dine is a great deal. Awesome round of golf and a great meal to follow it up. What more could you ask for?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Delicious food and great service. We were with a large group and all were very satisfied

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great food, cold beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Good food on a great golf course. I only had beers on the patio this time but the staff was friendly and the beer was cold :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

This was a excellent experience, the food was great and the service was sensational, a great place to eat at,

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Loved it!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Excellent service and food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Arrived in the off season for a quick lunch. We had the grilled cheese and the Belgian waffle breakfast. Reasonable restaurant fare. Restaurant was clean and busy with several large tables that were having lunch. Ate overlooking the golf course, nice location. Plenty of parking here as well. Would try again for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Real food ..delicious.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Food was delicious and service was top notch.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Friendly staff. Love the menu. Seafood pasta medley was top shelf

December 23, 2018

Most of my families food was cold and the portion of lobster tail I received was ridiculously small for the price. I really felt let down

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Great family restaurant food is fantastic!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great Brunch!! Bacon, pancakes, prime rib, whitefish, etc...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Awesome food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great service, excellent food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Fabulous food, service and atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Arrived in Mid-December around 5:45PM. We had the whitefish and lasagna with a couple drinks. All of the food was cooked perfectly and was delivered to our table promptly, with excellent service from all members of the staff. Would highly recommend and was easily one of the best dining experiences Ive had in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

A nice place with really awesome food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Nice 9 hole course.

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Food delicious great atmosphere

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

golf course was in great shape. pricey for having to platy the same 9 twice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Always amazing food and service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Fantastic service amd food

★★★★
December 23, 2017

Food was great and all pasta homemade

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Dont let the decor fool you, the food is amazing!!! So is the service. I would highly recommend Barsantis for any occasion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

A hidden little gem in the north end of the Sault. Barsantis is located at the Root River Golf Club - you can eat and watch golfers tee-off from the #1 hole. Delicious Italian - Canadian menu. They often have local fish specials and prime-rib. For appetizers the chif choff is a must (if you can handle a little heat) Wait staff is always friendly and prompt and over all its a nice relaxing atmosphere to dine with friends or loved ones.

★★★★★
December 23, 2016

The gnocchi. Thats all I have to say. Easily the best in town. I make it a point to eat gnocchi as often as I can, and none Ive tasted have come close to these. Light and fluffy just like theyre supposed to be. Mcewan is known for them in Toronto, and I can confirm that the Roots are definitely better! Tomato sauce is also really good and tastes homemade. Id eat these every day if I could.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2016

6 of us in an empty restaurant were squished to a table of 4, didnt help when the 7th guest arrived. Multiple orders came out incorrect and the waitress handled it poorly. When asked how the food was, our 7th guest mentioned that she didnt like the meal. Overcooked and too tough to cut, the waitress even hit it with a spoon to see, apologized and still charged the guest full price. When asked to have the meal comped or even discounted, we were told a manager was not in. I think the poor girl paid full price still and she only had 1 or 2 bites of her meal. My meal tasted pretty good. Waitress complained about having to make a Cesar and seemed annoyed when asked to make another after the drink was done. This was our first time there.. sorry but probably wont come back.