The Guild House

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Kayla Staupvia Google

about 2 months ago

Made a reservation here for a birthday meal for our party of 4. The entire party was so disappointed, in the food and the service. The restaurant was completely empty. Our service left a lot to be desired. From the start half (2 of the people) in our party, the drink orders were wrong. We were never told any specials, or that they had any at all. It wasn't until we were mid-meal, and a nearby table had the specials told to them, that we were informed that there were any. We had 2 appetizers - the carrot soup, and burrata. The carrot soup came out luke-warm, the dumplings were cold, stale and undercooked, and lastly -the burrata was laughable. The burrata was placed on 4 small, thinly sliced pieces of bread, the menu read sourdough - however you would have never known. The toast was drenched in olive oil, with a layer of what looked like squeezable avocado spread... making the toast a soggy pathetic mess. The entrées came out - The chicken, sirloin, pork and a lobster pasta dish. The chicken and pork dishes were as described - and were enjoyed. The sirloin dish featured a potato gratin that was roughly the same temperature as the cold plate it came out on, and the dumpling theme continued to the lobster pasta. It was undercooked, lacked any flavor, and was a stale unappealing mess. The only thing they seemed to have down, with the exception of the burrata, was presentation. For our party of four, the bill was over $200. No food was taken home. The whole experience was extremely underwhelming. Our waitress did make it a point to tell us that she'd been there since breakfast and she was tired (our reservation was for 5pm). This was an expensive experience that failed to deliver on quality or value.

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D.N.M.via Google

about 2 months ago

The Guild House is an outstanding dining experience. Everything was excellent, from the quality of the food to the impeccable service. The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, making it the perfect place for both a special occasion and a comfortable evening out. Attention to detail is evident in every aspect, and the overall experience is refined without feeling pretentious. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a classy and enjoyable restaurant in Columbus. I really liked it and have no negative comments! 😊

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Amy Dunleavia Google

2 months ago

Our family of six had dinner on Thanksgiving. The place was packed but we were seated at our reservation time. We had to finagle a bit to get Dad with his walker settled, but the staff was patient and kind with him. Our server Bobbie was fantastic! She was funny, endearing, and attentive for how busy she was. The volume of the room was energetic, but I could still hear conversations at the end of the table. It is SO nice that they offer a Prix Fixe Thanksgiving menu as well as the regular menu. My elderly father had Thanksgiving dinner and enjoyed it very much. The rest of us ordered off the menu. I read that there is usually a heavy hand with the salt, but our experience was all over the place with seasoning. Here are our thoughts: Hamachi Crudo - pretty, but not the best we have had. More flavor? Steak Tartare - fresh but a little on the acidic side. Served with plain toast points that we would have better if buttered and grilled. Beet Salad - very fresh with golden beets, crunchy quinoa, and a farm cheese cream base. I enjoyed it but this dish could have used more salt. Shagbark Grits - we wanted to just love this, but it needed salt as well. Oyster mushrooms - great batter and sauces, mushrooms cooked perfectly, but this dish was oversalted. Cavatelli - the flavor with the duck and sauce was delicious, but the broth was a salt bomb. Pork - perfectly cooked and seasoned. The cabbage was lovely. I would order this again. Pork Cheeks - this was our favorite dish of the night. Seasoned perfectly. The cheeks were so tender, and it was fun to eat with the spaghetti squash. It's a generous serving for an appetizer and I ordered it as a main. Sea Bass - perfectly cooked and wonderful. I only had one bite, but my sister loved it. We would 100% come back here for Thanksgiving.

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Laura Hansonvia Google

2 months ago

This was my first time at a high end restaurant so I didn't really know what to expect. I usually have the palette of a toddler (Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, nuggets, etc.) so I was worried about eating fancy food lol. I went in with an open mind and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the chicken to be safe but at the end of the night, I didn't taste 1 thing that I didn't like. The food was the best I've ever had in my 40 years of life. The service was top tier excellent, and the atmosphere was enough to make my first fine dining experience over the top. Food was pricey but so worth it. Would definitely go back and definitely recommend to others. Great great place❤️

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PeytonYoungvia Google

3 months ago

The Guild House is a Cameron Mitchell Restaurant, so there is an established standard of quality going into any visit. Food was on the pricier side but everything was prepared well. Vegetables, specifically roasted broccolini, was a bit on the salty side, but it was not too large a detractor to the overall experience. Cocktail menu is very limited but all were pretty good, focusing on the main liquor in the name. Desserts were notably good and large portions. The poppy cake was especially whimsical. Service was excellent, but the lobby is small so the waiting for a table experience can be straining.