The Burgundy Room
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 464-9463
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Russell Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Trendy Scene 2004
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 4pm-11pm, Thu-Sat 4pm-1am
Editorial Review for The Burgundy Room – by Tracy Zollinger Turner
The Scene
Housed in the former home of the Short North's top people-watching spot, K2U, the Burgundy Room easily capitalizes on its location's legacy. The decor has been updated with warmer, darker colors, circular booths and dim lighting. The look is lush and moody, though the pulsating dance beats are distracting.
The Food
The focus of the dining experience is pairing wines with tapas dishes; for a full meal, plan on ordering at least two or three menu items per person. Servers are extremely cheerful about helping diners navigate the experience. Some dishes are better for sharing than others, like the exceptional beef carpaccio with sage aioli or the Prince Edward Island mussels in white wine-garlic broth. The tuna tartare with soy-ginger dressing on wonton crisps is a light treat. For something a little more filling, try the homestyle meat loaf with sweet tomato fondue and shoestring potatoes.
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Insider Tips
ParkingThere's a metered lot across the street. A few blocks away, the garages at the Columbus Convention Center or next to the North Market are other options.
What to DrinkTapas dishes can be paired with complimentary wines; ask your server for details.
User Reviews for The Burgundy Room
07/14/2007 Posted by spiders
My husband and I visited this restaurant on a Weds night. My red wine was well-described in the wine list. I love their organization of wines, which abollishes the guess-work. As vegetarians (almost vegans), we were a little worried, but the menu caters to all tastes. I like my arugula thick, strong and flavorful and found theirs to be up to the task. The yellow beet carpaccio was delicately handled and beautifully arranged. The black bean bruschetta held ground and was not soggy, as one might expect. Rather it was a staisfying chomp of beans, super fresh guacamole, and perfectly ripe tomatoes. We also shared an earthy and satisfying wild mushroom saute. All dishes came with the option of having the cheese on the side which was A+ for me! We were very satisfied with the food and the wine. For $50 we had 3 tapas, 1 plate, a glass of wine, and a cocktail. The service was good, nothing lacking there, except that our server accidentally submitted our order "on hold" and so other tables that arrived after us got their food before us. At least the server owned up to the mistake as soon as she realized it. The combination variety of booths, tables, and high tops is nice. The lighting and mood is very relaxing. Too bad the art/photography wasn't more intriguing! In conclusion, we felt very pleasantly surprised by the experience and enjoyed ourselves!
Pros: Variety of tastes, great wines
Cons: parking, of course!
02/16/2007 Posted by mannysteiner
Overrated! Burgundy Room tries to play up their upscale nature but in the end it's old, poor quality food, small portions, poor value. Not at all worht it! If you are from Ohio and have never experienced a big city, you might be fooled.
Pros: Decent wines, good staff
Cons: Food, fellow diners
