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AAA Five-Diamond Award for 2018 - The only restaurant in Ohio and one of just 64 in North America to be awarded Five-DiamondsOrchids at Palm Court is a fine dining restaurant located in the National Historic Landmark Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Dine in a breathtaking 1930s French Art Deco setting with two-story Romanesque murals, Brazilian rosewood, German silver-nickel sconces & an original Rookwood pottery fountain.Orchids features French-Inspired modern American cuisine highlighting the freshest seasonal offerings. The menu is based on availability of the highest quality ingredients using local and organic products including a rooftop beehives and an herb garden.Additional Accolades include OpenTable's Top 100 Best Restaurant in USA (Seven consecutive years including #7 in 2014), Forbes Four Stars (4 consecutive years), Top Cincinnati Restaurant (Zagat) and American Culinary Federation’s Award of Excellence.

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Race Street
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 2:00 pm–2:15 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking only and price is based on hourly parking.Credit cards accepted. You may park with the bellman on Race Street or pull into the valet parking area, also on Race Street under the green arrow.
  • Public transit
    TANK bus stop across Race Street. Metro bus stop within one block.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Bruce Dillon
  • Entertainment
    Pianist & light jazz trio in The Bar at Palm Court from 6:00pm-10:00pm Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday live jazz music from 5:30pm-12:00am. Call the 513-564-6465 for music details.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 564-6465
  • Catering
    The hotel has three breathtaking ballrooms and 27 additional banquet rooms perfect for any event from 1-1000.
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant offers private dining, but the hotel also offers dining in our three ballrooms including the famed "Hall of Mirrors" and 27 additional break-out rooms. The hotel features one of the finest examples of 1930s French art deco.
  • Private party contact
    Marrieta John: (513) 564-6424
Address
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Menu

First Course

  • Blue Cheese Beignet$16.00

    Pear, Arugula, Marcona Almonds, Red Wine Vinaigrette

    • Smoked Salmon$18.00

      "Tater Tots", Horesradish, Egg Yolk, Shallot, Lemon, Caper

      • Orchids House Salad$16.00

        Baby Lettuce, Pickled Carrots, Radish, Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

        • Tuna Crudo$19.00

          Passion Fruit, Spiced Cashews, Preserved Lemon, Rice Cracker

          • Potato Salad$17.00

            Shallot Confit, Egg, Pear Mostarda, Prosciutto

            Second Course

            • Butternut Squash Soup$17.00

              Pepita Pesto, Shrimp Quenelle, Madras Sorghum

              • Branzino$19.00

                Sweetbread, Thumbelina Carrots, Oyster Veloute

                • Glazed Veal Cheeks$19.00

                  Truffle Croquette, Soubise, Melrose Apples

                  • Seared Foie Gras$22.00

                    Concord Grape, Hazelnut Granola

                    • Veal Sweetbread$20.00

                      Smoked Potato, Brussel Sprouts, Xerez

                      • Popcorn Grits$17.00

                        Black Trumpet Mushroom, Cider Gastrique, Baby Leeks

                        Entree

                        • Scallops$44.00

                          Cauliflower, Marcona Almonds, Pork Belly, Lobster Nage

                          • Fluke$46.00

                            Asparagus, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Lobster Buerre Blanc

                            • Lamb$48.00

                              Polenta, Charred Eggplant, Dried Corn, Cipollini, Lamb Jus

                              • Dry Aged Duck Breast$48.00

                                Salsify, Chestnuts, Black Mission Figs, Red Wine Duck Sauce

                                • Prime NY Strip$54.00

                                  Celery Root, Lardo Persillade, Black Truffles, Mustard Greens, Truffle Demi Glace

                                  • Pork Cheeks$40.00

                                    Maitake Mushroom, Pommes Dauphine, Carrot Ginger Puree, Pork Jus

                                    • Snapper$42.00

                                      Miso Truffle Marinade, Baby Bok Choy, Enoki Mushrooms, Dashi

                                      • Chateaubriand$94.00

                                        Mousseline Potatoes, Portabella Mushroom, Carrots, Duet of Sauces

                                        Dessert

                                        • Concord Grape Cremeux$14.00

                                          Orange, Lemon, White Chocolate

                                          • Chocolate Velvet Cake$14.00

                                            Kentucky Bourbon Mousse

                                            • Bing Cherry & Dark Chocolate Custard$14.00

                                              • Chocolate & Banana Sabayon$14.00

                                                Pistachio, Marsala

                                                • "Pineapple Upside-Down Cake" & Rum Ice Cream$14.00

                                                  • Pumpkin Spice Mousse & Cinnamon Graham Ice Cream$14.00

                                                    Cheese

                                                    • Saint Andre$14.00

                                                      Orchids Tasting Menu

                                                      Dinner $130 per person | Wine pairing $60 per person

                                                      • Tuna Crudo

                                                        Passion Fruit, Spiced Cashews, Preserved Lemon, Rice Cracker

                                                        • Butternut Squash

                                                          Shrimp, Sorghum, Pepitas

                                                          • Branzino

                                                            Veal Sweetbread, Thumbelina Carrot, Oyster Veloute

                                                            • Veal Cheeks

                                                              Truffle Croquette, Soubise, Melrose Apple

                                                              • NY Strip

                                                                Celery Root, Black Truffle, Lardo Persillade, Mustard Greens, Truffle Demi Glace

                                                                • Saint Andre Cheese

                                                                  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

                                                                    Pineapple Compote, Rum Ice Cream

                                                                    Author:Kim Pisani Date:2024-09-10

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