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Orchids at Palm Court

35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2801 (Central Business District)
513-421-9100
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Ranked #5 of 1,171 restaurants in Cincinnati
Price range: €24 - €31
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Central Business District
Cross street: Race Street
Transit: TANK bus stop across Race Street. Metro bus stop within one block.
Description: Orchids at Palm Court is an award-winning fine dining restaurant located in the National Historic Landmark Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Executive Chef Todd Kelly is the American Culinary Federation's 2011-2012 USA Chef of the Year, the highest honor given by the 50,000+ chef organization. “Top Cincinnati Restaurant” by Zagat (2011, 2012, 2013) and named "One of the Top 100 Restaurants in USA" and "One of the Top 100 for Best Service in USA" by OpenTable, 2011, 2012 & 2013; AAA 4 Diamond (2006-2012). Orchids offers a contemporary American menu that is seasonally updated with local ingredients. With breathtaking French Art Deco including two-story Romanesque murals, rare Brazilian rosewood, German silver-nickel wall sconces & an original Rookwood fountain featuring two large seahorses all restored to the 1930s grandeur. Complimentary valet parking.
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Milwaukee, WI
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57 reviews 57 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I was not expecting a Five star restaurant in a 3 star hotel. I was amazed by the attention! I think we had 4 people waiting on us. The food was amazing and worth the $. The staff made the experience great! The veal was great, and the bread was also good too!

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Haverford, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Celebrated our daughters graduation from U Cincinnati. I'm vegan and my daughter is vegetarian. We had three carniviors along for the ride. We were greeted with "congratulations" when we arrived, when seated and surprised when her dessert was served on a plate with congratulations written in chocolate. The service was superb. Our server, Paul, was the Dining Captian and not... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

The food and service we received was a little above average but a lot more was expected for the price. Overall it is decent but not as good as the other reviews would lead you to believe.

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Darien
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

Restaurant was beautiful and food selections were fantastic. Server was very attentive. Can't wait to visit again!

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

The Orchids at Palm Court (in the Hilton Netherland) in downtown Cincinnati provided a wonderful evening. Beautiful ambiance takes you back with a stunning art deco décor, the furnishings and very high ceilings with art and metal provides an opulent feel. Extremely attentive, but not intrusive, wait staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wines. The food was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

It was a very well balance meal, with excellent fresh quality ingredients, and superbly presented. Service is outstanding. Just ambience is a bit "old fashion"

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

I stay often at the Hilton Netherlands And always enjoy sitting in the lounge for a night cap beverage. The Art Deco interior of this building and lounge is a treasure and should not be passed by. This place is amazing with wonderful service and incredible interior details.

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Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The bar associated with this restaurant is absolutely the best. Great wine, great drinks. Weekends is crowded with people of all ages and all modes of dress. the service at the bar is the best. Thank you.

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Cincinnati
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We were greeted by our server who must have been on drugs or suffering from a severe hangover. She introduced herself as "John" and pointed to a gentleman across from us who was waiting on another table and said, this is "Jackie" who will also be your server. After catching herself she tried desperately laughing her way through it and... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

While all of the food is excellent and the service wonderful, the butter they use for the rolls is amazing. You'll know what I mean when you try it!

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