1856 - Culinary Residence

"Delicious food in a unique atmosphere. During the school week, the teaching restaurant allows for students to learn more about the front of house and back of house environment with the hands on interactions. The food is delicious and the service is wonderful. We had the chicken schnitzel, braised short rib, and 1856 burger. We were also greeted with a welcome drink that changed color. I also had the winters legend drink which was so light and refreshing."

"Celebrated a birthday at 1856 and it did not disappoint! The tasting menu was unique and delicious and do not skip the wine paring, it’s perfection! This is a true gem and an incredible experience all around."

"We visited 1856 - Culinary Residence for my husband's birthday. We had a party of 6, and stopped at the rooftop before for some drinks. When we arrived to the restaurant, we were greeted with a hand written birthday card to my husband. Additionally, everyone who stopped by the table made a point to wish him a happy birthday. Our server did a wonderful job explaining the concept and purpose of 1856 - Culinary Residence and its relationship to Auburn's Hospitality school and to Auburn University. Not only was the food plating done well, the food was also extremely tasty. There was a great variety of flavor in each dish we had. Overall, it was an awesome evening. Despite being a somewhat formal restaurant, they welcomed our cheerful banter and laughter at the table, adding an extra layer of joy to the night. It's exactly what you wish for when celebrating a loved one's birthday. Thank you to all, and War Eagle!"

"Great experience! It may seem pricey but really it is within the boundaries of what you are getting. Food was fresh....presented well....most of all delicious. They add small touches that you do not get from most restaurants....... It is like a well directed movie....even though the students are in the learning phase. Since I don't eat out weekly.....it is an experience for me to eat out.....and I totally enjoyed this experience. Off the way, they have Valet parking...... and it is totally wheelchair accessible!"

"We had dinner here for our anniversary and absolutely loved it. The restaurant is stunning, the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable and the food is out of this world. We had a tasting menu filled with items we had never tried and now love. The presentation of each plate was beautiful. We requested to meet the chef to ask him a few questions and he accommodated our request which was an added bonus for the night. The view from the rooftop bar is breathtaking. Nothing like taking in Auburn University and Toomers Corner at this angle at night! We will definitely come back and highly recommend going to 1856!"