4.7/10American
AI-generated summary
People turned on Olmsted. The common complaint was small portions at high prices, plus slow or hostile service and a tasting menu that let people down. The dessert was the exception. Regulars kept naming the lavender meringue sorbet dessert and the battered squash ring. The that made it famous left later diners flat.
“Last time I went my fried green beans arrived with a 1oz ramekin of aerated bearnaise that couldn’t adhere to the beans. Froyo arrived in a cup that appeared to be still warm from the dishwasher, arriving to the table half melted.”
H3
“they have this amazing lavender meringue/sorbet dessert that is so pleasant in terms of contrasting soft textures and temperatures.”
H3
“I've had a few meals here and they range from really exciting to, most recently, feeling like I was being fleeced.”
H3
“I went to Olmsted after the COVID shut down and it was a fixed menu and it was one of the worst meals I ever had.”
H3
“I lived in Prospect Heights and the first time my husband and I went to Olmstead we really enjoyed it.”
H3
“I thought the food and drinks were pretty good for the most part, and I appreciated that the dishes were creative but well-priced.”
H3
“beer battered, furikake/fall seasoning, squash rings and their lavender meringue/sorbet”
H2
“Olmsted is not worth the money or the hype.”
H2
“I’d been here twice and the food/service didn’t match the supposed reputation at all.”
H2
“These days it’s an expensive hot mess serving uncreative garbage. Last time I went I had their ubiquitous froyo and it was served half melted in a hot cup.”
H2
“I always want to like Olmsted but it’s just overpriced and not that thrilling.”
H2
“If I was looking for that vibe, I’d pick Olmsted nearby instead.”
H2