Cultivated F+B

We had lovely pre theater dinner and drinks. Fred took great care of us. I enjoyed the beet salad and hubs had the short ribs with mushroom risotto. Both were excellent. His was absolutely mouth watering. The bar was a bit slow, but the place was packed. We will definitely be returning!

I have visited Cultivated about a half dozen times now, mostly for dinner and a couple times for brunch/ breakfast. We have always made a reservation because it is such a popular restaurant. Many folks enjoy a meal there before walking over to Jones Hall or the Alley Theatre, and the hotel it is located in (The Lancaster) permits valet if you are doing dinner and a show. The valet has always been very professional, the sort of folks you want to tip. There is also some street parking or the Lyric garage nearby, but we usually valet.Cultivated is on the smaller side and to the left immediately after entering the Lancaster hotel. You will see the bar connected to it as well.We like the classic decor and appreciate that they are not trying to be trendy. The staff have always been courteous and professional while remaining laid back. Sometimes the food can take a bit, but it is clearly made fresh and with high-quality ingredients. We have never had an absurd wait time. They are also willing to modify dishes if someone in your party has food sensitivities. Nothing major, so you will not find gluten-free bread or vegan cheese. Cultivated does, however, have alternative milks for coffee and fresh, locally-sourced sorbets that are excellent. We have tried most of the items on the menu and have never been disappointed. Also, hotel guests have a separate dining area on a different floor, which helps minimize crowding. It is a smaller restaurant, so expect to be cozy. It reminds me of restaurants on the US east coast.Lastly, the restrooms are a Dream! They are located in the hotel lobby and are gorgeous. The hotel staff will assist you if you have trouble locating them, and they have always been very pleasant in general.In summary, I recommend making a reservation, dressing at least business casual, valeting, allotting a reasonable amount of time to receive your meal and not expecting gimmicks or trends. Just solid New American food in an intimate atmosphere. If you want a raucous, roaring-good time with everyone Instagramming their hearts out, Cultivated is not the place. It is chill and we like it that way : )

We were a party of six and ordered different salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Albeit the restaurant was very busy during lunch hours and the service was slower, we all enjoyed our food. Strongly recommend the chicken curry sandwich with sweet potato fries! The restaurant has a very cute outdoor seating area and great natural lighting inside. My only complaint would be how loud it gets during lunch time and the mandatory 20% additional charge for a party of 6+.

It was ok... nothing special. Super expensive for what you get. Really small place. Service was good and food was ok. Overall good experience.

I want to start by saying this hotel is beautiful and I loved our Penthouse suite! It was my Birthday so it was a celebration. We went to the Circus du Soleil and decided to come back and have dinner. Our waiter never told us his name, rushed us to order because it was almost 10:30pm when he took almost 10-12mins to come take our drink order then when I tried to order an appetizer he completely turned to the next table and ignored me. Then when he came back I said "we want to start off with" he said no I'm taking the whole order at once because the kitchen is closing. Then around 10:45pm 2 older couples walk in and he knows them and tells them sit down take their time. I was bothered but continued to be nice. My fiancé asked for his food to go and dessert menu. When he came back k he proceeded to stack the plates and I simply said "Sir he wants that to go." He replied with "I understand what he said I speak English" I was baffled but still continued to be respectful. Our experience was compromised to say the least and I was disappointed in this man behavior and how he treated us. Towards the end he started to be nicer only because he seen our key on the table. His behavior was unacceptable and unprofessional. We still left 20% even after being treated less than.

I visited twice during my stay at the Lancaster because of a $100 experience credit through Capital One Venture. The first night I got a couple cocktails, a Cucumber Collins and a Basil Gimlet. The drinks were okay. Not very well balanced. The bartender was very friendly. The next morning I came to get some breakfast and use the rest of my credit, so I got the avocado toast ($20) and the eggs Benedict ($22). Both were just alright. Again, staff is friendly and it's conveniently located in the hotel but if you're staying just stick with the free breakfast on the Mezzanine level.

Brunch was simple yet (very) satisfying! I'll be honest, I made a reservation and came solely for the Texas waffle. The hubs thumbed his nose at the thought of a "hotel brunch" with so many other options in the city, but he humored me and we were both pleasantly surprised. The service was fantastic and that Texas waffle I was dying to take a photo of was so tasty (Sidebar: I love it when waffles and pancakes have a great flavor and don't need to rely on the syrup to be the hero), and the hubs' American breakfast was yummy also. The assortment of various breakfast potatoes was unexpected and a nice added touch! The coffee was just ok, but other than that, Cultivated F+B was truly a solid brunch option for us!

One of our favorite places to dine after the theater. we have spent many special occasions here and have so many happy nemories here. December 2, note we made reservations months earlier, we checked in and were seated next to another couple the restaurant was empty at that point. we mentioned to the man seating us that the restaurant held special memories he made a sarcastic remark. Ok we get it -he by 5 pm was done with restaurant guests . 20-25 minutes later our waiter shows up still chewing his food from his break. Such a lovely tradition for so many families, the staff has become extremely complacent toward the guest. We were there at the beginning of December. I cannot imagine with the attitude was by the end of the Nutcracker.!! Beautiful setting great location, the bacon and big appetizer fabulous I think it would be wise to prepare yourself for the attitude of the staff. The restaurant is small, cozy, and intimate much like a New York restaurant be prepared to be in close with other guest. As I said, we've been going here for 32 years we had one of our wedding events at this hotel. It holds a special place in our heart. We will continue to return, but I will remember to be prepared for the attitude of the staff.

Great place to have a dinner before or after the show. They are open late. The braised ribs are phenomenal. Would get it any time.

I came here on two occasions. The first visit was just for drinks. The second visit was for breakfast. The drinks and food were fine. It's definitely pricy for what you're getting. Saturday nights seem to be very lively here. I would come back to try their dinner menu. The service is great. They're very helpful and attentive. The seating area is nice. It's cozy, with sunlight shining in from the glass windows. There's also a bar area that seats about 10 people.