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    1856 - Culinary Residence

    4.2 (14 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Megan M.

    What an incredible experience during one of our initial visits to Auburn. This place represents Auburn culture and students very well. Super high-end, well done dishes and some of the best and most kind servers I've ever witnessed. Located right off of campus, this is a convenient place for a special dinner when visiting. We went on a Friday night during camp war eagle and easily got a reservation for the eight course meal and wine pairing. The only thing I would change about the experience is it is just too much food for one person. There was a lot of waste and I felt bad about that. Would prefer an option to share an eight course tasting with another person and I think that would be perfect. I understand that they don't make as much money that way, but the concept might be something to consider - also making it more affordable for students to actually partake.

    Yasmin Y.

    Oh my goodness this was one of the best dining experiences ever! The food, service and ambiance were superb. It is such a wonderful concept to have a teaching restaurant with renowned chefs and sommelier on site. There was great attention to detail including the handwritten note at our table to welcome us for our girls night. I definitely recommend.

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    Sam M.

    While the cost is high for Auburn, this is definitely worth the price tag. Incredible food and spectacular service. Each dish tells a story and the setting is quite intimate. Be sure to get a reservation 3+ weeks in advance.

    The smoked salmon appetizer on the Kaizen board.

    We had lunch yesterday in this beautiful space and as an alumni, I was THRILLED to see such an incredible space with that caliber of food and wine as a teaching space for AU students. I hope the community knows how lucky they are to have it and support the restaurant fully. We made a reservation a while back and let them know of my husbands allergy to certain seafood and our excellent server Angel was astute enough to warn him off of a dish we normally wouldn't have thought would be a problem, avoiding an unpleasant experience. I had the Kaizen which was a perfectly portioned lunch with a choice of 2 entrees. The flavorful coconut soup could be sipped from the small cup, a nice touch. I chose the scallops which were cooked to perfection, and an appetizer of the smoked salmon was a perfect accompaniment. A chocolate mousse for dessert was delicious, but we also ordered the crème brûlée just to try it. Both were wonderful! I was in Paris 2 yrs ago and had a mixed experience with highly recommended restaurants, but this rivaled anything we had there. And the wine list is top notch. The by the glass selection is well thought out and balanced. At the end of the meal we were served a small plate of house made sweets that they kindly boxed for us to take with us. Overall this was a wonderful experience for us. I read the few negative reviews here, but giving this experience 1 or zero stars because they couldn't accommodate your small child with a separately made dish, or not allowing you to bring outside food in for them is ridiculous. There might be inflexibility because they are teaching students from a specific menu, as well as to use seasonal ingredients. Deviating from that may disrupt the training that is being offered to the students in the kitchen. Understanding this before going will help you appreciate the experience more fully. If you want your young child to have something they love and not cry and disturb other diners, feed it to them at home. Or better yet, leave them at home for a nice adult night out. This experience is for mature diners whose senses are open to new tastes and sights and an acceptance of what the program is offering the students. My advice is this...Go! Enjoy! It's worth it!! At least try lunch as a first time there. Leave the little ones at home unless they sit quietly to enjoy a succulent chicken dish with a fine Chablis.

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    Daniel D.

    This place was a treat for lunch. The menu changes frequently as new chefs come to visit the culinary school. Great service to accommodate our every need. Chef Leo Maurelli III knew what he was doing. I got the oxtail grilled cheese. definitely recommend this spot.

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    We had the mahi sandwich (with sweet potato French fries) and the shrimp & grits. Best food we have had in Auburn.

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    We went on a Friday night during camp war eagle and easily got a reservation for the eight course meal and wine pairing.

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