"Overall, the food was decent. My steak was cooked as requested but lacked seasoning. Unfortunately, our waitress disappeared for long stretches, making it impossible for me to request some salt. On the other hand, my wife's sea bass was overly salty and nearly inedible. By the end of the night, we ended up spending $250 on a meal that was just okay.
To add to the experience, we found the parking lot packed upon arrival, but they were offering free valet service. After our meal, I noticed a strange noise coming from one of my tires. Assuming it was just a rock lodged in the tread due to the gravel lot, I planned to address it in the morning. However, when daylight came, I discovered it was a screw, and my tire was completely flat. Rather than enjoying a beautiful morning at nearby nature preserves, I ended up changing a tire in the hotel parking lot and waiting nearly two hours at a shop to get it patched. This definitely put a damper on what I had hoped would be a lovely weekend.
I reached out to Orchard, not seeking compensation but simply to inform them about the tire issue in hopes of preventing similar problems for other customers. Unfortunately, they never responded. Overall, I found the restaurant to be significantly overpriced for what they offered, especially when compared to high-end dining options in Columbus at similar price points. I'm disappointed not only by the meal itself but also by the lack of response to my message. The whole Orchard experience felt overhyped and underwhelming."
