Merchant Roots

09/02/2026

The pre-service focus. A time we take to prepare the best possible experience for you, San Francisco. You have a few more weeks to visit us for the Around the Summer in 42 Plates menu before we shift to our next adventure. We can't wait to host you!

https://www.exploretock.com/merchantroots/

09/01/2026

To our plant-based friends: we have just a few of our vegetarian-friendly evenings left in the Around the Summer in 42 Plates menu. Visit our website to book your spot at our elevated picnic.

https://www.exploretock.com/merchantroots/

08/29/2026

Meet our bookends: the first sip and last sip of your journey through 42 plates. Your summertime lemonade stand just got a frozen makeover.

08/23/2026

Our take on the Japanese art of hoshigaki: air-drying fruit until a gorgeous, powdery sugar coating forms on the outside. An interactive bite that doubles as a centerpiece.

https://www.exploretock.com/merchantroots/

08/19/2026

A food & drink pairing menu, reimagined. Our ever-changing, five+ course Orso Experience offers only the best and most inventive from our team. Think: edible Redwood Groves paired with a Miso Negroni.
Available Friday and Saturday only - book in advance.

OPEN THE DOOR TO THE UNEXPECTED… By the innovative hands behind themed tasting menu restaurant “Merchant Roots” BAR ORSO expands their creative ambitions with a 12-seat hidden escape. Where art nouveau elegance and California redwood apothecary meets nostalgic national park adventure. Bespoke ...

08/18/2026

Join our Chefs’ Circle: a membership program for diners seeking a more personal experience and a deeper degree of connection with our restaurant.

Member Benefits:
👑Early access to reservations in 2027
👑$100 dining credit every quarter
👑Voting opportunity for 2027 legacy theme
👑Other VIP perks

Visit our website to book before we close the sign-up window.

https://www.merchantroots.com/chefscircle

08/16/2026

The elixir. The myth. The legend: The Orso. House redwood nocino fernet,
redwood needle distillate and wild-foraged botanical soda. Your botanical journey through California awaits.

https://barorso.com/

08/14/2026

Crispy on the outside, summer on the inside. Chicken Fried Green Tomato spotted among the Intermezzi...just wait for the main course.

08/12/2026

Setting the scene. Summer nostalgia meets a curated selection of seasonal flavors, plated 42 ways. Drive-in experience, included

https://www.exploretock.com/merchantroots/

08/11/2026

A whole course just for the savory stuff. Nori Seaweed Macaron, coming right up.

https://www.exploretock.com/merchantroots/

08/09/2026

Think what you want about watermelon being a fruit or vegetable. But what's not up for debate: the perfection that is grilled watermelon...meet you in the backyard, SF.

https://www.exploretock.com/merchantroots/