The Syndicate

The brunch is magnificent with food and service. The need for a reservation is a must. We had reservation at 10:30 and they were ready for us to enjoy this venue in Bellefontaine. This was a very pleasant drive from Columbus and parking is no problem. Music was playing in the background and Lindsay our server was on the top of her game. The bloody Mary was the vegetable creation and the fresh, seasonal dishes were outstanding. This was an outstanding experience and will return.

Great food and drinks. The staff is above and beyond great. They are full of recommendations and very attentive. I would definitely try the shrimp and grits/ my favorite!

I love this place, the food is to die for, and they have an amazing ambiance. The service was wonderful, and I really enjoy the events they host.

We visited on a Saturday afternoon and sat out front facing the street (they have indoor seating and outdoor seating out back as well). They were offering brunch so of course I went for a breakfast option, and my companion did as well. I ordered a coffee and chose their veggie and goat cheese omelet - it came with a side of potatoes - and my mom got their fried green tomato and fried egg BLT (sans egg). She subbed out the fries for sweet potato fries (up charge) and said the sandwich was good but the fries were seasoned with something a little spicy which she did not care for. I thought the spice was good but just an FYI if you aren't a fan of spicy things. The omelet was really good. The goat cheese looked like it was squeezed in so it was spread out within and not in pieces. The mushrooms inside the omelet were huge as well which I enjoyed. The potatoes on the side were good too! I didn't really like the coffee but everything else was solid. And our server was really good! They have live music there often also but sadly not on the day we were there. I would check them out again though. Thanks for a nice brunch, The Syndicate!

I'm still in complete shock from last night's dinner. My boyfriend's boss had been planning their yearly work party dinner and we got a hotel room and everything and made a night of it but unfortunately the food was absolutely horrible. I still can't believe they burnt almost everyone's steak and by the time they remade it, nobody was hungry anymore. They also brought the burnt steaks out with only one side and forgot everybody's second side. When you're charging that much money for a meal it's shocking when your steak is way overdone. I also ordered scallops with my meal, which was $14 for two scallops. The scallops were hard and dry. For seven dollars a scallop you can least think they could cook it correctly. I'm really hoping they find somewhere else for the work party for next year very very disappointed in the meal we had.

What a great restaurant in our small town. The food is amazing and the wait staff is so friendly and attentive. I believe our last visit our waitress's name was Rochelle. She brought out some warm rolls with some cinnamon butter. Delicious! For our main meals I got the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles. There were two large pieces of chicken that were cooked to perfection. The chicken was so moist and tender. The waffles were delicious. My wife got the Baked Burrata Stuffed Ravioli. She really enjoyed it. The only complaint she had was she didn't care for the bread that came with it. It was grilled and almost tasted burnt to her, but some people may enjoy it. We also got a couple of cocktails. The Syndicate Sangria and the Strawberry Peach Bourbon Smash. Please be advised that this is not an inexpensive restaurant but you get what you pay for. Excellent!

The Syndicate touts big city dining in a small town. It's selection of mains including steak, pork chop, short rib and various seafood dishes back up the claim. However my group arrived about 90 minutes before close, and we focused more on the appetizer and drink menu which was fine in its own right. The pork belly, spinach and artichoke dip, Wagyu pigs in a blanket and Syndicate skins all were nice apps. The candied bacon deviled eggs were not quite as good but serviceable. The Syndicate sangria featured a seasonal apple sangria with caramel rim on the glass. It was a nice touch that enhanced the visual and taste. Overall I feel like we didn't experience the best parts of the Syndicate: the higher end dishes, live music and outdoor space for which the place is known. But it was still a worth the visit.

Fish and chips were not bad. Chicken Dumplings ok. But service was sloooooooooow. The back patio is pretty nice.

On a whim we decided to meet our children and grandchildren half way between us in Columbus and them in Lima. We decided on a pizza place but it was closed when we got there. So I Yelped, of course, to find another restaurant near by.LUCKY for us we found The Syndicate! The restaurant is nice, airy and comfortable and when we said we were a party of 7 the woman seating us didnt bat an eye which was a huge relief as we had 3 small hungry children.They seemed to be a bit understaffed but our server and the young man helping her were so insanely nice and patient we felt well treated.Now it's not an inexpensive place BUT there is a difference between value for money and cheaper. Value for money, to us, is an interesting menu selection that delivers and delivers with taste and freshness.We plan on going back just to work our way through the menu.I had gnocchi that was pillowy and sublime. My husband and SiL had the pork schnitzel that they raved about and my daughter had the salmon with shrimp which was so generous she took half of it home.Now two things that are super pluses THE BEST CARROT CAKE any of us have ever had including the one I make and the chocolate cake was actually my fave because it was not overly sweet and you taste the cocoa. They have a full bar with a nice wine selection.Thank you The Syndicate for dinner last night you made 7 people very, very happy.

WoW - Visiting friends for a ski weekend at Mad River. In all honesty our expectation was more on the "typical" good but not great experience. Could not be further from the truth. Atmosphere, menu, food, drinks and service were outstanding in every way. Although we live Columbus we will be making the drive often to dine at The Syndicate. If more than 5 stars were available we would do so ....