Palomino - Cincinnati

The experience was fantastic, Austin was delightful.

The wait staff and food at this restaurant were excellent. The view through the many windows was also stunning.

Went there for a birthday dinner this past Sunday. Had Mark as our waiter. He made sure that everything went perfectly and made sure that we had an incredible time. He went out of his way to find a great bottle of wine off the menu for us and gave some recommendations for post-dinner activities. The food was excellent and it was a great experience.

We were longtime Palomino fans. Not any longer. Service was poor. Not terrible but not up to par for our past experiences. Our server knew nothing of the specials other than there was a special menu available. From sit down to meal we waited for 20 minutes for a glass of wine. We waited almost 40 minutes for entrees. This was shocking because the restaurant was mostly empty. Food was unimpressive. I tried the Halibut special fish was dried out and curled on the corners as if it sat under a heat lamp waiting. Risotto “cakes” were tough and reminded me of fast food. We won’t be back... better, more reliable places downtown.

Had a wonderful meal overlooking Fountain Square. Food was excellent. Service good.