Conservatory By Vicari - Corinth

Went to visit family back in Corinth for the holidays and decided to meet up with some old friends at this beautiful new place. I will highly recommend to everyone. Beautiful scene of downtown Corinth while enjoying some fine wine and a delicious cheese board. It also helped that our waiter, Nick, was a class act.

My partner ordered a Belgian waffle with fruit compote and warm maple syrup. However, the two waffles on her plate were oddly shaped and had holes in one side of the grid. The compote turned out to be just a few slices of fresh strawberries. I opted for the steak benedict but was initially told they were out of ingredients for the hollandaise sauce, so I chose a different dish. Shortly after, the owner/chef came over and said he could make the sauce, allowing me to revert to my original order. The steak and eggs were well cooked, but the sauce tasted more like a traditional brown gravy. Upon checking the menu, I noticed it listed mushroom sauce instead of hollandaise; that was my oversight, but I do question the waiter’s knowledge for not clarifying that it wasn't hollandaise, especially after our earlier conversation. I felt like I was eating an open-faced roast beef sandwich topped with eggs. We also ordered mimosas, which weren't on the menu, but we were surprised when the bill showed they were $15 each. My brunch partner ended up having two (yikes). The final bill came to $95.48, including a 20% suggested tip. While the rooftop view is lovely, it's unfortunate that the food didn't live up to the scenery this time. I sincerely hope this venture succeeds, but there’s still work to be done to meet my expectations. For the record, I've dined at the parent Vicari restaurant several times and have always enjoyed the food, drinks, and service there.

We had a fantastic experience at the Conservatory! We dined outside in July, and the weather was delightful. They offer a great selection of wines and small plates, including plenty of gluten-free choices. The tuna and crab dishes were absolutely delicious, and the meat and cheese board was substantial enough to serve as a light meal on its own. We can't wait to return!

Delightful lunch in the outdoor terrace on the roof. I had the roasted pear salad; light but delicious. Others in my party had the grilled shrimp salad and the crab cakes. Service was excellent.

The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the food is absolutely incredible! If it's a sunny day, you have to check out the rooftop patio that offers a beautiful view of downtown Corinth.