All 78 rated mentions, most helpful first
“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
“Omg same, Olmsted was not good. The tofu scallop was very bleh”
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“The service was terrible. The ambiance was cold. And the food was, fine. Everything I read and everyone I talked to seemed really impressed by it, but I was supremely underwhelmed for a bill so hefty.”
H2
“I found Olmsted’s food more flavorful, even if they don’t have the same star recognition.”
H2
“The main thing I couldn’t get past was the is grizzly fatty pork thing they sold us on. It was so bad.”
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“Same, and the service was so hostile it felt like we were being pranked.”
H2
“Olmsted has fallen off and is overrated.”
H2
“i was looking for olmsted in the comments. was so disappointing for the price and the carrot crepe everyone originally freaked out about was so meh”
H2
“I posted on there, but made Olmsted’s [https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/people/recipe-delicata-squash-rings-olmsted-greg-baxtrom-video](beer battered furikake squash rings) to great success.”
H2
“I loved them! But I feel like every winter they switch to a tasting menu model and that's not what I want to go for.”
H2
“Haha, there was some carrot dish that we said looked like food scraps.”
H2
“Olmsted for their lavender meringue and yogurt”
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“At other times, when I’ve been with a friend and actually ordering the food.. the staff were inattentive and I realized how much those (formerly) free bites cost. I still love the space, I now just consider it a drinks-only spot.”
H2
“I just had the dry-aged cheeseburger at Olmstead and it was easily the best I've ever had.”
H2
“Carrot Crepe at Olmsted”
H2
“they have this amazing lavender meringue/sorbet dessert that is so pleasant in terms of contrasting”
H2
“Olmstead is a natural replacement for Oxalis. Or Arden. Similar vibe.”
H2
“Olmsted's lavender sorbet/meringue dessert.”
H2
“Olmsted was an amazing neighborhood staple that served wholesome food with great service.”
H2
“And I stand by my criticism that they all, *all* of them, lost focus. Most of them extremely quickly. Olmsted lasted longest of course, but the concept carousel at Evis Bakerei, wait Patti Ann’s Bakery, then Patti Ann’s Family Restaurant, then, and on and on, Maison Yaki, Petite Patate, and on and on…”
H1
“I actively dissuade anyone from going these days.”
H1
“Evelina, Loreto, Colonia Verde, Olmsted, Sofreh, Gage & Tolner, Birds of a Feather, Shalom Japan, Fausto, Convivium, Bricolage, Boutros, Colonie”
H1
“Food wasn’t good enough to distract.”
H1
“Seconding Olmsted. What a disappointment.”
H1
“I went after the hype died down and it just was not very good. A generic mediocre neighborhood place that had been hailed as one of the best in the city was a confusing scenario for me.”
H1
“Olmsted”
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“Olmsted comes to mind”
H1
“The only big flop recently was a terrible tasting menu at Olmsted - but more recent reviews that basically that place has completely fallen off and is awful.”
H1
“My one and only experience there was in 2017 and it was so comically bad that I’ve never been back since”
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“Same — all of his restaurants seem to be on a downward trajectory in both food and service.”
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“Olmsted was below average and acted like it was fine dining”
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“I loved Olmsted when I went.”
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“Olmstead.”
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“Not surprised, went there 2 years ago and it was extremely mid”
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“while I didn't love all their dishes that I tried equally, for me, the ones that hit *hit*.”
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“Loved Olmsted”
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“Then it got too whimsical at expense of flavor”
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“Ive also really enjoyed Olmstead in Brooklyn.”
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