
About Grassroots & Vine in Fort Thomas, KY
Our family-owned and locally operated restaurant is the perfect place to sit back and relax over great food and your favorite glass of wine. We’ve created a place that’s warm and chic and paired with a hand-crafted menu that’s designed to please even the most discerning of palates.
Farm-to-Table Since 2018

Owners Chuck & Barb Thomas
Grassroots & Vine opened in Fort Thomas, KY in 2018 and aspired to be a place where you can enjoy amazing food with a nice glass of wine in a chic, relaxing atmosphere with all of your closest friends.
Owned by locals Barb & Chuck Thomas, Grassroots & Vine features a beautiful menu created by us and our lauded Chef Joe Hren. Together with an amazing crew of dedicated team members we’ve watched our restaurant evolve into a premier food and wine destination for the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati areas.
Grassroots & Vine Reviews
Just had the most delicious Margherita Flatbread and not to mention the mimosas are amazing. Kudos to the owner and the chef! We appreciate you as well as your generosity! We will definitely be repeat customers
Angela Russell
Wow, the food and atmosphere is great. All of the food is natural, high quality, fresh, and made to order. They also can make things gluten free. The cocktail list is outstanding!! They also have a small retail store that you can purchase wine, beer, pastries, fish, cheeses, etc. Seems to be mostly local farms and businesses! Have an outside patio and have nights with live music so check out their events page. Great for family or that date night. I will be back!!
Michael Miller
Great atmosphere! And the wine is delicious! The employees and owner are super kind and thoughtful! The ahi tuna appetizer was fabulous! The dipping sauce was so yummy with the kick of lime juice and sesame oil… Oh so good! Can’t wait to go back and try more wine and food!
Mendi Booton
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What to Expect from Grassroots & Vine
We know you have a choice when it comes to the restaurants you frequent and we’re so glad you choose to dine with us. When you visit Grassroots & Vine in Fort Thomas, KY, you can expect world-class treatment, including:

Owner Barb Thomas and Chef Joe-Hren
Farm-to-Table Cuisine
We believe in ethical food practices, supporting small farmers and businesses, and delivering the highest quality ingredients to our guests. That’s why our menu consists of items that are crafted using local ingredients from regional farmers whenever possible and our shop is loaded with local art, food items, and pantry gifts for all of your family and friends.
About our Boutique Wine List
We take pride in selecting artisan wines from vineyards all over the world; each bottle is chosen based on taste, style and accessibility. When you choose a glass from our restaurant or opt to take a bottle home, you can rest assured that you’ll fall in love with it just as much as we did.
Warm, Friendly Atmosphere
At Grassroots & Vine, we offer a warm, modern atmosphere and relaxed outdoor patio that make us the perfect spot to have some fun dining out with friends, family or that someone special. We also offer private dining options that are perfect for bridal showers, corporate gatherings, family reunions and other special events.
About Our Unique Offerings
We LOVE to test our taste buds. Like really love it. That’s why we work with the best distributers, each of whom focuses on quality above all else. All of our tinned fish, accoutrements, craft chocolate, spreads and pantry gifts come from creators who love their craft and we know you’ll appreciate the results.

Our Friendly Staff
A Wine List You Can’t Resist
Our wine list and wine shop are expertly curated and consist of more than 50 approachable, yet refined options that can be enjoyed by the glass, by the bottle or at home. All of our wines are selected for their quality and we carry a wide range of varietals from vineyards across the world to meet every taste.
Stop in today to find your new favorite wine or to get a recommendation from our experts. We’ll help you find out about the perfect bottle for any occasion and even offer tastings to ensure you are 100% satisfied.
