Restaurants near David Van Gelder Octagon House

We made a special trip to get here. The ambiance and setting were thoughtfully curated and very cozy. Chairs were comfortable and staff quite welcoming. Service was very slow for a what seemed like a quiet night. What was lost in pace was made up for in each course’s flavor and presentation. Our server acknowledged the wait and we were sent a very thoughtful mid-course to hold us over till our menu selections arrived. Early Courses seemed small for the price but it’s hard to tell with how expensive everything is these days. That being said not a single course was small on flavor. The quality of product from how the menu read seems to be of the highest available. Look forward to seeing how this place grows.

Oh, baby, what an experience! My date and I, we were absolutely smashing, yeah! We kicked things off with some bread slathered in beef tallow—oh, it was new, exciting, and downright delicious, baby! Then, we shared the green goddess salad and the 5 onion soup—both of 'em were pure magic, I tell ya! So good, I couldn't help myself, I drank that soup like it was liquid gold. For the main event, we had the lasagna and the trout fish and chips—timeless, baby! So classic, I thought I’d just float away on a cloud of flavor. Lee, our groovy server, was a total legend and made the whole experience a real treat. We'll be back soon, baby—no doubt about it! Yeah!

Beautiful campus, architecture and culinary history surround you as you enter. The staff are culinary students who are genuine and professional throughout the evening. The service is top notch, friendly and timely. The meal was excellent highlighted by the most remarkable Parker House and Chibata rolls baked fresh on site. Highly recommend!

Had a nice meal with attentive service. Our party of 5 had charcuterie, fish fry, trout, sliders, ravioli, and grilled chicken. For dessert we had pumpkin pie and affogato. Everything was tasty and special requests on GF and omitting select sauces were accommodated. We’ll be back!

Everything was outstanding (though a tad pricier than expected). Recommend the pork ribs as a starter, beet salad, crispy eggplant, and the roast duck special. Simply delicious!