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D. Burnham's

3.5 (85 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Karley M.

We weren't a fan unfortunately. Staff wasn't very friendly with us, and they weren't even busy. My husband got an old fashioned and it was not good at all. It was terrible sweet and over priced. I had a vodka Diet Coke and they were not able to make my first two requested drinks. The restaurant was quite dirty with lots of un bussed tables and scraps on the floor. We loved the hotel but would not go back to the restaurant.

Skinny COVID menu
Jessica W.

Absolutely excellent service and one of the best burgers I've had outside of Bru. We came down for a weekend away from the kids. Getting in a little later than we planned, we debated going out or eating in. Because the travel and hospitality industry has been devastated this year, the hotel (yes, this is a hotel kitchen) is offering a $15 voucher for valet parking if you spend $30 or more in the restaurant. Always a sucker for a good deal, we decided to eat in. While I was a little disappointed in the skinny covid menu, I understand. The burger (which is what I was after anyway thanks to a sour stomach) was delightful. I was still drooling as I drifted off to sleep hours later. Corey, the bartender / server / one-man bar & restaurant man, suggested the best ginger ale I've ever had. I bought one to go just so I can try and find it at the grocery. It had floral notes I've never experienced in a ginger ale...and I need more. Plenty of space to socially distance and all mask/glove/cleaning precautions taken by the staff. We hope to stay again and experience the full menu. They also appear to have the space for large gatherings, once those are allowed...

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Brooke B.

D. Burnham's is located inside the Renaissance Hotel downtown. I stopped in here for lunch one day and was blown away by the food. It is a little expensive, so it's definitely not an everyday spot. The baby kale salad with salmon was huge and tasted fresh. Perfect for a light, healthy lunch or dinner option. We sat at the bar and there was a very light crowd which was a nice change of pace from the busy-ness of downtown.

Katherine D.

We have an anual valentines dinner with two of my friends and as I was looking for the last reservations available I ran into this option. For some reason I don't remember seen it or hearing about nevertheless they place is beautiful, specially the lounge are it's modern and the color pattern gives it an edgy pop. We got here super late around 10 pm. and the place was slightly empty so we were seated promptly ( we missed the reservation at 9 pm.) The waiter took a little to come is, the service was okay it just felt rushed because one he kept coming back, and kind of pushed us to decide while standing there, and being open until 12 I didn't think it was necessary. Anyways, to drink I ordered a Sazerac, and my friends ordered the Ruby Red, at that time my friend ordered the Hummus as well. That took a while to come out, the drinks were okay I wasn't fascinated with my choice but it was alright. My friend did not like her she thought it was way too strong. Furthermore, the menu options did not wow me, so I since he was standing there I ordered the Margherita flat bread, and so did one of my friends, the other one ordered the fried calamari. Order came, plates were huge, if we would know one flat dread would of fed us all but the waiter did not really go over the menu. The flat bread was actually tasty, I like the mozzarella pieces, plus it was soft and flavorful, my friends liked their order as well minus the soup that one got she said it was tasteless. Being so huge we asked for boxes and he brought the check. We told him we were sound separate checks but he split the hummus among the 3 of us (which we never really asked for). We paid and felt pressure to leave. The place was nice and clean, the table couches were comfortable. Overall, it was an okay experience. I would recommend it.

Happy 43 years since meeting
Libby V.

Every experience - happy hour, dinner, and dessert and drinks has been stellar here. Happy hour pricing and apps were fab. Had bacon wrapped cheese stuffed dates, slow roasted short ribs and something else I just can't remember right now but it was oh so good. Even better...check on Yelp and get a free appetizer. Dinner was so elegant the next night. Bob was unsure about eating in a hotel, but put his reservations aside and had a terrific steak. He claimed it was one of the best steaks ever. I had the entree portion of the short ribs, and they were as good as I remember from happy hour. Friends had the salmon and raved about it. We all cleaned our plates - winners! This past weekend we went in for drinks and dessert. The Creme Brulee was probably the best we ever had. And we've had a lot of Creme Brulee thru the years. It's how we judge a place. PLUS they comped it when we told them it was our anniversary. Cause that's the kind of place this is. This is on my "highly recommend" list. Just try it and you can thank me later.

Eric C.

This place deserves more than 3 1/2 stars. I had the crab cakes, tomato soup, and a salad and enjoyed all of them very much. The best meal I've had on my Midwest trip so far and very affordable too.

Burham hamburger.
Tonya D.

After a long travel day and tradeshow set up I just wanted something that was in the hotel and I was pleasantly surprised that this little gem was steps from the elevator of my hotel (Renaissance). The Burnham Burger -angus beef topped with braised short rib, white cheddar, fried onion, horseradish aioli. This was just what the doctor ordered. It was close and I did not have to sacrifice taste for convenience. The angus beef and braised ribs complimented each other and the white cheddar was a perfect chaperone to help them get along. The fried onion ring on top gave it enough crunch so your palette could enjoy the depth of flavors and not seem like it was meat on top of meat. The service was great as well. I can't remember her name but she was attentive but not over bearing. I hear on Wednesday they have live music so I know I will pop on down to try another creation from the menu.

Crispy Scottish salmon with red quinoa
Christina H.

My friends and I came here for downtown Cincinnati restaurant week and it was...an alright experience overall. Let's dive in: The restaurant looks gorgeous when you walk in. Definitely a fancy interior with tasteful candlelight at every table. I was in awe as soon as I sat down. For my starter, I got the lump crab and red curry bisque. A pretty good dish with a nice kick to it - extremely reminiscent of a good Thai red curry (with hints of coconut and all). I just wish there was more lump crab! The field salad was good (but I'd imagine it's hard to mess up), and the crispy Scottish salmon was cooked to perfection - amazing amazing crispy skin. The red quinoa that it came with, however, was on the salty side. Finally, I was disappointed with my dessert: the char grilled Georgia peaches. Maybe that's my fault, since I expected almost a peach cobbler-like hot concoction, but it was served COLD. And a bit too fragrant for my taste. I will say that the pork belly appetizer and sous vide lamb entree had AMAZING flavor (I guess my friends are luckier when it comes to ordering food than I am), so I'm taking away the fact that their dishes are hit or miss. Oh, and service could use a lot of work here. It was incredibly slow (we were there for about 3 hours) and our waiter couldn't seem to remember who ordered which dishes. Come here if you like a grand, impressive interior and selectively good dishes. I may or may not be back!

I love different (clean) bathrooms. Crazy, I know. Lol
Tyoko B.

Fresh and healthy options here! This place was so welcoming and let's not forget...it's in the Renaissance. I wanted to go somewhere a lil fancy schmancy and this place filled the void for lunch. We opted to lounge at the couch to eat and the tablescape was beautiful! We dined on crab cakes, salad, veggie burgers and fish tacos. Everyone enjoyed their meals. My crab cake was all crab with very little filler. It was flavorful without a bunch of unnecessary seasoning. The lemon vinaigrette was a welcomed punch of flavor in my mouth. Yum. Like for real...I'm so easy to please. Lemon dressing rocked my world. Lol The service was very attentive. Our waitress was so nice and took the time to explain various menu items and even offered to let us taste certain items to make sure it met our approval before ordering. Very sweet and kind. Can I also say there is bunch of eye candy here? Oh my goodness...the men in here are gorgeous!!! (bites lip) This place is beautiful and really makes you forget everything outside of its doors. When you come here, take some time to relax and truly enjoy the view. :) Oh, and visit the bathroom. Kinda cool.

Wine rack wall separating private dining room.

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Amazing, from the service to the food. The waitress was so sweet, the food was amazing and the dessert no words!! The place is beautiful.

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