Had lunch here today with a co-worker. It is very pretty and warm on the inside. A beautiful library type sitting area is right off the dining room and I swear its so cozy you will want to wrap yourself in a Ralph Lauren throw and drink dark expensive red wine. The service is not the fastest during the lunch hour which if you're in a huge hurry you may want to let them know ahead of time, but it was worth the wait. I had the soup of the day which was Roasted Red Pepper. I had anticipated a sweeter soup, but it was served with a hint of spice, and peppery heat. It's nothing like I've had before and I loved it. I also had the veggie panini. Its packed with a smokey roasted flavor on a perfectly toasted bread. Very filling and a perfect fall lunch. I'd like to give it another try. I wish I had a little extra time to cozy up in the library with at least a cup of coffee before going back to work and sitting in front of my computer on this chilly fall day. read more

D. Burnham's - Lounges Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This was my first trip here after a Yelp tasting event. I recommended it to my colleagues for a new employee lunch and everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the Scottish Salmon which had an amazing crust on it and a delicious sauce. The atmosphere is quite unique and fun. Love the curtains separating the booths and the comfy chairs. They historic architecture is very cool and adds to the whole experience. Service was also quite good. It did take a bit to receive our food so I probably wouldn't go there on a time crunch but everything is obviously prepared fresh. Can't wait to go back and try a dinner. read more

D. Burnham's - Scottish Salmon - Lounges Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This review is about their lunch. I recently had a work holiday lunch here. We made a reservation for 8 with no issues. The service upon arriving was fantastic and they seated us immediately. The decor reminded me of every restaurant inside popular Vegas casinos. Very modern and a bit pretentious. The crazy thing is how little the food seemed to match the decor. The best way to describe the food is classy comfort food. We're talking pulled pork sandwiches, bbq burgers, and even a classy BLT. The consensus was that everything was delicious. I can't vouch for their dinner service, but will definitely be returning for lunch again read more

I've been in here for happy hour and more recently, for a late night drink on a Thursday - really nice atmosphere, clean facilities, decent drink offerings. The time I went in for Happy Hour, I sat at the bar and had really good service. This last time though, for the late night drink, we had to chase our waitress down for our bill and it took quite a while to get one beer. I wouldn't mind trying the food sometime, perhaps that would increase my stars rating. Its a solid venue for a quiet drink with friends after work though. read more

I am always a little hesitant when eating at a hotel restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised with by experience at D. Burnham's located within the Renaissance Hotel. The ambiance of the restaurant is cool and calm. We were seated in a booth that was so comfortable you could probably forgo the hotel room and curl up on one of those for the night. Our server, Michael, was great and attentive the entire night. We were ordering random things on a sporadic schedule and he rolled with us and was always available when we were ready to move on. We started with a bottle of wine (there list is great if you are a wine drinker like myself). We also go the duck quesadilla and calamari. Both of these were delicious and well prepared. We also had the jalapeno dates, mac n cheese and a ceasar salad. The only thing we had that was underwhelming was the mac n cheese. It lacked flavor and moisture in my opinion, but everything else was great. For dessert we got the chocolate chip torte and that was SO GOOD. They have a ton of entrée options on their menu that we did not try but I would go back and try them in the future. read more

I was meeting friends for the tree lighting on Fountain Square so I thought I would check out this new hotel bar for a pre-event drink. Very nice decor and atmosphere. Very friendly staff. The bartender made an excellent Manhattan. The only reason I didn't give 4 stars is due to my drink price being unreasonably expensive. $22 for a Manhattan! I order premium bourbon, but $22 is outrageous. To compare, we went to Via Vite later and the same bourbon was $11. No wonder there were only 6 people in the entire place at 6:00 on a Saturday night. I really want to see this place be successful, but management really needs to rethink their pricing. It's going to keep most people from returning. I'm not saying I won't be back, but other places will be higher on my list. One more thing. We didn't eat here but the food I saw coming out of the kitchen looked really good. read more

Intimately lit and friendly staff; great start to the evening. I went here with colleagues while on a business trip. While the menu was not too unique, the staff and ambiance made up for it. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations. I ordered the house salad as a starter, and the lamb loin. Everything was seasoned well and was cooked to perfection. Even if you are not a guest at the Renaissance I would highly recommend ! read more

Hit or miss. Typical new hotel issues with staff still trying to figure out how their own hotel and restaurant works. It will get better. The food is pretty good here, the service is spotty. They are particularly disorganized for breakfast. Nice layout, good vibe. read more

Great menu, great service, I can't wait to go back and try more menu items. Four friends went for lunch we all enjoyed what we had. The ambience is contemporary yet cozy. read more

price of the dinner for the restaurant week is very good. I enjoyed the food very much. But I don't think our server is not well trained. Our server was very friendly and nice, but she has no idea how to serve the wine. The way she opened the bottle was not so smooth, and I found a chip of cork floating in my glass. when I pointed out to the server, she tried to take a chip out of my glass with the folk. OMG. Yes, she tried to put the folk in my glass, so I told her to stop it. Unfortunately, I took it by myself. I couldn't believe what I experienced at the fancy restaurant. Please train your server well. read more

the appetizers were really good, so our hopes were high. i got the burnam burger & i asked for it medium, but it came out rare. we were at the restaurant for 2 hours that night & our waitress came to check in on us a total of 4 times throughout the ENTIRE night, with only 3 other tables filled. so when my burger came to me undercooked there was no one around to send it back in. when i told them of this she didn't apologize & then didn't help give me a price cut. read more

3 out 5 stars because they need some panache in the lunch menu. Haven't been for dinner yet. Appetizers were tasty - calamari is perfect, tender, crisp, good mayo dipping sauce. Roasted figs with goat cheese, pretty good - but not mind blowing. Biggest disappointment; the french fries, fresh cut potatoes, obviously, fried once, wrapped in wax paper and completely soggy and limp. Out of Quiche, chose the Amish chicken salad sandwich on the "light" menu. Chicken salad had good flavor, disappointed that is was on store - bought "sandwich thins" bread. Not toasted. Salad was ok, not memorable, served with a crouton crisp. My dining partners were happy enough with the fish tacos. The burger was not cooked to order, but was enjoyed. The BLT E, was intriguing - too big! Expectation was s fried egg? Not egg salad? Bread on the sandwich was a home run! I'll go back, but be choosy about my lunch options. read more

Drinks are good. Service is horrible. Waited an hour and a half for our order even after asking multiple people for help. Go to the many other bar restaurants in the area. Not worth it read more

Waitress was not very experienced, lighting at dinner was very bright, fluorescent was not what we expected for a nice evening out, appetizer dish was warm read more

****I want to update this to mention that my stepmother, who joined me for dinner, valet parked her car at the hotel. One valet went to get her car, and another had to go help him. They burned out her clutch. Totally ruined it. Who hires valets who can't drive a stick? Oh....and they didn't pay for the repairs. Enjoy the food. Valet at your own risk. read more

Fancy, fancy! This place is stunning! Gorgeous grays, plush chairs, and spacious seating - and perfect for happy hour (4-7PM!). We grabbed a table in the bar area and sat down, ready to feast on $5 wells and half priced appetizers. Well, my first drink was so strong I was a one and done girl for the night. Not a bad problem to have. So ya, nothing but love for their strong pours. On to the food. After arriving a bit after 5 PM we found out they were out of three of the apps. Boo. No pretzel bites for this carb lover. Still needing my carb fix, I grabbed a margherita pizza off their regular menu, but to me it was just average. My friend kept to the apps and was the winner for the night. The short rib poutine was much bigger than he expected and is a meal on its own, and cost only $7.50 during happy hour. The spiced shrimp was the best at only $5.50 for 5 or 6 jumbo shrimp, which came out perfectly cooked, flavorful, and with enough kick to keep things interesting. Service was great, and I wouldn't hesitate to head here again for another happy hour. Maybe one day those pretzel bites will be mine. A girl can dream, right? read more

D Burnham's is a nice little bar at the Renaissance Marriott. The decor here is pretty nice- with a central bank theme. They also have punch Monday to Thursday for charity which is cool. The food offerings are ok, the service is decent and so is the selection of drinks. I think my favorite aspect of this location is the decor. read more

Hidden gem in downtown Cincinnati! The food is excellent, the service is usually great and it's very easy to get in and out at lunch. The bar happy hour is very good but get there early to get a seat! Kudos to Steve the bartender and Mike the bar server. They always provide great service! read more

Very fun bar with creative bartenders. Just tried Ryan's Frozen Asset. Fun throwback to when the building was a bank.

5 of us chose D. Burnham's for Cincinnati Restaurant Week. We eat out often and wanted to try a restaurant where none of us has eaten. I have never been so under-whelmed in my life! There was not a soul in the bar or restaurant, which is never a good first impression and the wait staff was more interested in talking to each other than approaching us. Although very nice, our waitress was clueless. Didn't what the specials were, what the desserts were, hadn't tasted or experienced any of the food, and really didn't care about her job.....another turn off. I will end by saying the food presentation was good and I feel sorry for the chef. He/she needs to represent a restaurant that cares about first impressions and reputation. Glad we tried it and know not to return. Don't waste your time or money. read more

The food was pretty good. The service is extremely slow. The menu selection wasn't that great for me also. It's a mediocre restaurant.

D. Burnham's is somehow the best kept secret in downtown Cincy. Housed in the Renaissance Hotel, before I saw it listed on the restaurant week list, I had no idea it existed. My husband and I came mid week to try it out. The menu was pre-fixe four courses and everything we had was delicious! Between the two of us we tried so many different things. The highlights were: crispy pork belly with pineapple (tender and flavors on point), the curry crab soup (had a kick to it), the steak and eggs, and my lamb sous vide. I also ate the entirety of my creme brûlée for dessert, which never happens. We also enjoyed a bottle of Spanish Tempranillo that was a great accent to our meal. I also can't mention D. Burnham's without paying tribute to the ambiance. It was cozy with lots of candles and had a very lounge-like feel. We sat side by side on a couch which was comfortable and facilitated easier conversation. The service was very efficient and friendly and multiple people came to check on our table and simply ask how we were doing. We would definitely come back for their regular menu! read more

Entering this restaurant, I had high expectations. The ambiance is cool, the decor is hip and I really had a positive first impression. The menu is lacking, there were no specials outside of soup on a Saturday night. With limited choices, I had the pasta Bolognese while my wife had the fettucini Alfredo. We each tasted both meals and had the same conclusion.....bland. there was just no flavor to either dish. Honestly, I'd rather have eaten at Carabbas or the Olive Garden. What saved our experience was the outstanding service. While the location was not busy, the staff was very attentive. Too bad the chef wasn't. We skipped the overpriced $10 desserts and called it a night. read more

Update: After a couple more tries, my coworkers and I have given up on this place as a dining option. It's still a great choice for happy hour though. read more

I've been a Cincinnatian for most of my life and I had never heard or been to this restaurant. My husband and I decided to have a nice dinner out for New Year's Eve. I was thoroughly impressed with the food, decor and atmosphere. The filet was well worth it. It is costly but was certainly worth it. read more

had breakfast here and really liked the freshness of the fruit. the ambiance is pretty good too, the service is a bit slow

My husband and I dined here for NYE. The restaurant is cleanly, staff is very nice, food was good. However, our service was absolutely horrible. I expected a much better dining experience for the money we spent. We will not be back just based on the service we received. read more

Just went into the lounge for a drink, but I had a wonderful time. My lemon martini was delicious, the decor is absolutely stunning, and the service great. I wish I knew where they got all of their art! read more

The Caesar salad was unremarkable in every imaginable way. The croutons and dressing were bottled and the "romaine" was brown. I am just glad I didn't get chicken on it because then the likelihood of my acquiring a food borne illness would skyrocket from highly likely to absolutely certain. In short, I'm not sure how to more clearly express how poor I found the food to be. read more

Went here for a pre-show meal with a friend. The decor is gorgeous, the food was outstanding (from the mini-pretzel bites in the bread basket to my amazing pork chop), and our server was incredibly attentive and made sure we got out in time for the show. I was very pleasantly surprised given the mixed reviews here. This would be particularly good if you're looking for a quiet location for dinner or with a large group. read more

Big disappointment. We went in on a Friday evening and no one was there. We decided to stay but sat at the bar. Service was good. I don't recommend the dates for the sauce was burnt. The tuna had too many flavors that you really couldn't enjoy it. I don't know that I would go back since there are so many other wonderful restaurants in Cincinnati. read more

I was with a group of 16 last night. We had a private room for dinner. It was a nightmare from the start. We were told we had to have all one check- that was not the agreement originally. Then they said we rented out the Library before dinner at 6:30- false. We sat at a bar table and had some drinks and our waitress was so confused that we wanted separate checks. Attitude was given. So our dinner started at 8, we go into the room drinks were ordered fast and then our meals. We had a set menu. 50$ a person. We ordered accordingly to the menu. I ordered the filet... it arrived Oscar style. Not what was on the menu. We had someone have a shellfish allergy. Not ok. Desert came around. We finished up. It took another hour to get our checks. When we got our checks- ALL WRONG! We were charged for everything individually. So we had to send those back because the staff had no idea we had agreed on 50$ per plate - why we had a set menu- so we waited almost another hour for our fixed checks. While all of this was going on the restaurant had maybe 10 people in there. They were not busy ... no wonder? The wait staff was not pleasant except one young man that was helping with the food as it arrived in the room. There was no reason for the wait for checks. It should've never happened. Do they not communicate with each other? I worked at a fine dinning restaurant for 8 years and this never would have been ok. THEN this morning I check my bank account and they charged EVERYONE almost 30$ extra on their bill WITHOUT consent. Our group WILL NEVER be back. Awful. read more

Good overall. Very nice atmosphere, excellent service. I had the chicken chow chow which was good, but my wife had the short ribs which were excellent. read more