I called 7 min before they closed and asked if I could please dine. They happily made a spot for me at the quaint bar - which I requested instead of a table. Andy was lovely, patient and accommodating. He was quick to pivot menu choices for me based on my gluten free request. The hummus was zesty and smokey and just right, served with slivers of yellow squash - instead of bread - from the chefs nearby 12-acre farm. Love. The trout was flavorful and sweet. But not too. Asparagus was flash fried, I guess, then lightly grilled. Just right. Grateful to find this lil gem (thru Trip Advisor). Happy to support a conscientious chef and crew. Thank you. read more

Chef's Table - Pecan crusted maple trout. Yes please. - New American Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

We went on a night during a major storm and there was only one waiter since others were flooded out of their houses. He was fantastic. He had a smile on his face and served everyone in the restaurant with ease. The food was Spectacular!!!! We were 6 at the table and each were in awe of their dinner. Rave reviews for the deconstructed lasagna. I had the eggplant dish that was unbelievable. Thinly sliced pieces of eggplant perfectly prepared with an inspired sauce and incredible pasta. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are anywhere near Waynesville, NC Beverly Boas, Tampa read more

We have come here three times... Each time we vacation to waynesville and it is nothing short of incredible. They make the pasta fresh and right in front of you for each dish. They have local and super fresh ingredients. The chef truly has a gift at putting together beautiful dishes. This last visit I had the special which was risotto underneath blue nose fish that was pan seared wit asparagus. It was creamy and delicious and there wasn't a bite left. My husband ordered the pork shank and they were able to substitute pasta for the potatoes, which you obviously have to have here. I have to say his dish was better than mine. It had sautéed spinach on top and the broth it was all place on was savory and made the pasta melt in your mouth. Dessert was creme brûlée. It was ok. Not my favorite and we will probably get something else next time, but it did the trick. Truly great restaurant!! A must go! read more

Chef's Table - Special blue nose fish over risotto - New American Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

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We went for our anniversary and I was blown away! The food is to die dor, the ambiance was nice, the staff were friendly. It will be our go-to celebration restaurant! read more

We discovered this place a few years ago and went recently, it was just as good as the first time we went. Great food and service. Super location. Fun to walk around afterward or before dinner. read more

We love everything about the Chef's Table, but especially the homemade pasta. Do not miss it. Fabulous wine list, as well.

The food is excellent! You will not be able to finish! The lamb shank is the best o have ever hand-over tender and flavorful. The chicken marsal saltimbocca though was over the top! Our waiter was Allen and the drinks were fantastic! The pasta is amazing and can be substituted. Great food! read more

This is by far the best place in town. The chef is working in an open kitchen and always making fabulous interesting gourmet dishes... It's amazing.. last time I ate there, a few weeks ago, the special pork chop with plum sauce (I think) was AMAZING... best I've ever had... It's a little expensive but totally worth it. If you want to have a fantastic dining experience.. reserve a table at the Chef's Table... You will LOVE it... Great service too, of course. read more

One of the best meals and service ever. Loved the deconstructed lasagna. The cost was a bit high but you get what you pay for. I can't wait for another visit read more

This is without a doubt our favorite restaurant. Food is excellent, vegetarian options superb, and service fantastic.

We just moved to the area and were so excited to happen upon Chef's Table. We enjoyed wonderful takeout for our wedding anniversary. We can't wait until the next opportunity to eat here again! read more

A hidden gem in downtown Waynesville! We enjoyed a family dinner on our last night of vacation. Excellent service and amazing food. Fresh & perfectly prepared. I had the brie salad and the chef special for the evening which was short rib ravioli with wild mushrooms in a cream sauce. Delicious. Tasted my father in law's lamb shank which was awesome & my husbands steak pasta which was also awesome. My son practically licked his plate clean of deconstructed lasagna. Fresh strawberry ice cream was yummy and I loved the Bailey's frozen cheesecake. Can't wait to visit again on our next trip to Waynesville. read more

Chef's Table - Brie Salad - New American Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

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Great food, service and probably one of the biggest wine selections I've seen in a long time. Appetizers were on our table after about 10 minutes from ordering. Dinner followed shortly after and the waiter followed up on us several times throughout dinner. Pricing is fair for the quality and quantity of food you receive. We'll definitely going back! read more

This restaurant lives up to expectations. The grilled romaine lettuce appetizer was done perfectly. My first try at an entree did not go well I ordered the pork chop it was very tough and seemed overcooked. However they were extremely gracious in handling it and I orders the deconstructed lasagna and it was wonderful. I highly recommend it! The eggplant parm was also very, very good. All the pasta is made fresh to order. You can see them making it through the open kitchen. The chocolate cheesecake was very good as well. Service was top notch and very attentive. A very well run restaurant. I highly recommend trying it. read more

Very delicious! We loved that most items found on the menu were local and so fresh! However, it's quaint so it seemed that our server was taking care of the entire restaurant, unfortunately for him. read more

The best!! I love this restaurant in every way. Wonderful and can't wait to go back to Waynesville for another wonderful dining experience. Thank you Joey our server!! Chef your awesome!! read more

This was a very nice small intimate place with excellent food. The wait staff was attentive and for us, and patient, which we needed. The food was excellent and lived up to its expectations read more

This is a very romantic place for a nice dinner in the small town of Waynesville. We are out-of-towners so keep in mind we can't compare this to other restaurants in the area. I loved the intimate layout; the wine bottle "wall"/art in the back is beautiful and eye-catching. We were seated immediately with no reservation at the bar directly in front of the kitchen with a limited view of the kitchen which was neat. Seems like this place gets filled up so I recommend a reservation! They didn't make us feel bad for coming in our tennis shoes and hiking outfits (we came straight from a day of hiking), but we felt out of place as clearly this is a nice establishment. If my rating was based solely on quality of the food I'd give this place a 3. The risotto balls were AMAZING and a must-try. I got the hazelnut crusted trout and I really enjoyed it; it had a lot of complex flavored. However, the mashed potatoes were a bit dry. My boyfriend got the special: a Kobe ribeye. We didn't really like it and I hate to say it reminded us of a meal you'd get at an old diner. Again this was a special and not normally on the menu, but it just wasn't very good :( The service bumped my rating up to a 4. Excellent service by the host and our waiter. Very attentive and friendly! read more

I would make a trip back to Waynesville just to eat at Chef's Table. Everything was incredible. We started with the goat cheese balls which were a big hit. Everyone in our group of six had a different entree and everything was equally as wonderful. It would be hard for me to choose a favorite but the deconstructed lasagna was particularly amazing. We will absolutely be back! read more

Hands down the best high-end restaurant in Waynesville. I can't believe The Sweet Onion and Frogs Leap Public House have similar ratings because they are not even in the same league as Chefs Table. We went on a special event night and even though I had made reservations a couple day out, we still had to wait 25 minutes for our table. This is a small intimate place but that had made room for a group of ten. Unfortunately, we were seated next to them. The group was loud and obnoxious. Normally I would have walked out already, but while we were waiting for our table we were seated by the kitchen window and the food looked and smelled amazing. When we were finally served, all of my expectation were fulfilled. There are not words that can adequately describe this meal. Every one of your senses were tingled. The taste and presentation was everything you expect when you spend this kind of green. My wife had the filet, hands down the best beef either of us have ever tasted. I had the lamb shank and had no idea lamb could be elevated to that level. We are both looking forward to visiting again with hopefully a few less loud half-backs in attendance. read more

I really wished I lived in NC so I could come here more often. This was my third Christmas vacation in the mountains, in which my childhood best friends and I meet at Chefs Table. Every year we have gotten the same dish-Black and Bleu Pasta. It's ridiculously delicious. Basically it's consist of handcrafted noodles, hot off the press, drenched in a Gorgonzola cream sauce, and topped with a tender steak. You will struggle to finish it because the portion is large, however I somehow manage every year not to leave a crumb. We have also tried the goat cheese risotto balls and various side salads. Wine is BYOB with a modest corkage fee. Reservations are recommended due to the size. I believe there is one owner who does the cooking (Josh). He comes around and checks to see if things are good. The waitstaff is very professional and knowledgable. This is fine dining at it's best..right here in small town USA. I love this place. Oh, not sure about dessert..we never saved room! read more

We made a reservation but the restaurant denied having it. That might have put the evening off on the wrong foot. We got a table anyway but we were embarrassed In front of our invited guests. The carelessness of the reservations process should be addressed immediately. Chef's Table is a very good restaurant. The food we had tonight was very good indeed. The service was acceptable, and became overly attentive AFTER our food was served. The wait between the bread course and the main course was a bit too long. This venue does not have much ambiance and the lighting is too bright. Its a cramped little place. I have to admit it. Frog's Leap has stolen my heart and nothing else can compare. But still, the food here was mighty, mighty good... read more

One of the best meals I have ever had. It's a small restaurant with a small staff, so dining is at relaxed pace with the food hand made for each order. The servings are generous, so come hungry and the wine selection is outstanding. I really like the locally sourced ingredients in the meal and they are not over cooked at all. If you're looking for an in-&-out 1hour dinner this is not the place. However, in my 2.5 hours there (including drinks at the very small bar talking to the Chef) they didn't put a foot wrong. The perfect way to start a relaxed weekend! Do make sure you make reservations - which I will be doing again! read more

This is probably the best restaurant I've eaten at in a long time... And probably the best in the Maggie Valley -Waynesville NC area. The food is unbelievable each and every bite. I understand the restaurant is owned by a chef and it shows. The food is just too good. It's so tiny its hard to get in during peak week so call ahead. read more

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We really love the food...but the menu does not change much, service is slow at times, but the Chef is incredible (and young...so is an up and comer)... Hopefully he can change it up a little and hire more help, as you need it. read more

I was actually a little let down to eat here. Not sure if I had too high expectations or what, but I just wasn't thrilled with the service or the food. Everything was just okay. The night started off with a 20 minute wait before we even got our bread. Now I might could understand if it had been busy, but this was 5:30 on a weeknight. There were only TWO other tables with customers. While we were waiting, the chef and one of the waiters seemed to be having an argument over a dish. The waiter ended with "Well, I just want to be able to tell the customer what it is I'm serving them." My husband got the House Salad and I got a Caesar Salad. They were okay, but the Caesar Salad had capers in it, which wasn't mentioned on the menu. I'm not a big fan of capers. For entrees, my husband got the Dr. Pepper Pork Tenderloin, which he truly enjoyed. I got the Bourbon Pecan Crusted Chicken. The chicken was VERY tender, but the sauce was a bit too sweet. I ended up scraping it off. The highlight of the meal was the parmesan potatoes. Those things were AMAZING. For dessert, we had the Godiva cheesecake and the homemade ice cream. Both were very good. Overall, it was an okay experience, but I don't think I'll go back again. read more

One of the best restaurants I've eaten at and I've been around the globe. The chef and owner (who also farms many of his own ingredients) consistently amazes me when I try new dishes. His passion shines through his fresh pasta and perfectly seared salmon. And a thick wine list is capable of pairing with any of his extraordinarily unique entrees. read more

Ate here for our anniversary. It was perfect! Risotto Ball appetizer was delicious. The seared scallops melted like butter in my mouth, my wife's shrimp dish was delightful. A lovely 12 year old whisky put a perfect cap on our dining experience. Oh, and our waiter was perfect, pleasant and attentive without intruding. We have dined here almost a dozen times over the years and each experience is fresh. read more

Small but fabulous. When we have company in town this is our go to place. The menu is limited but everything on it is amazing. The Caesar salad has interesting crunchy bits that make it very special. read more

This place is amazing! Very quaint! Our server was very attentive and accessible. The food was absolutely delicious! I got the deconstructed lasagna and my husband got the chicken and rabbit sausage. We got the goat cheese balls and fried oysters as an appetizer and double chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Everything was incredible. I can't say enough about this establishment. It's a treasure! Be sure to make reservations. You simply must come!!!! read more

Friends highly recommended Che's Table to us. I called for reservations and was informed someone would call back after 3 pm. They did not call back so I called after 3:30 and got a table for two at 6 pm. Maybe I was impatient because service when we arrived was fantastic. We had a lovely table by window. Our server was knowledgeable and informative. The staff knows regulars very well which is a nice sign of a good restaurant. This is a very small and lovely venue so reservations are needed. It filled up by 6:45. The food: nice ciabatta bread and homemade hummus came quickly with our drinks. The crab bisque was lovely - not too heavy with nice crab chunks in it. Not the best ever but for the area which has few higher end restaurants it is terrific. My eggplant dish was fabulous- just st the right combination of flavors. The homemade pasta melted in your mouth. Amazing. My husband ordered the Bourbon Pecan Chicken and again the flavors were great and chicken was moist and tender. You can tell that the chef cares about food and freshness. Definitely will return on our next visit to NC. read more

We have enjoyed dining at Chef's Table a number of times and I usually like to try different entree's. This time I had the Chicken/Sausage Pasta with an Asiago Cream sauce. It was outstanding! Great part of Waynesville, don't miss it! read more

Very nice spot for a good dinner in downtown Waynesville. It's fairly small so you might want to call ahead for reservations or else you might be waiting a while. As others have noticed, the pastas are homemade and very good and the wine selection is fantastic. The waitstaff know their wines, but somehow manage to do so without being pretentious. Recommended. read more

Lovely place. I had the mussel dish. Good coconut broth but mussels were rather small and not succulent. Grilled romaine was delish. Bacon at a perfect level of crispness. Seared ahi tuna was not bad! Considering the restaurant is located in a mountain town. Great service! read more

Loved chicken pecan...Loved fried green tomatoes...great chef prepared food...it is worth five star's read more

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After perusing the menu on line, my friend and I were looking forward to dining here for the first time. For those with dietary restrictions, heads up, the menu is very heavy on cheese and cream, almost every dish has dairy in some form. While the food was prepared well and we enjoyed our menu selections, the service was extremely disappointing, which is why we chose only 3 stars. If we were rating based on service alone, it would have been 1 star. Our server was about as disinterested in us as she could be and displayed absolutely no enthusiasm for her job. It was like pulling teeth to get any information out of her regarding the menu. We had to flag her down to get refills on our cocktails and wine, we would have liked more bread, which was excellent, but gave up when it became apparent that she had very little interest in checking back with us to see if we wanted or needed anything else as the evening progressed. We skipped desert and left a 10% tip, which I have never, ever done, however, I was certainly not going to reward apathetic service. There are so many good restaurants in Waynesville these days, I highly doubt that we'll be back. read more

Very good, quality food. My wife and I were greatly surprised. I tried the Chicken Kiev and it was incredible. Give it a try, you won't regret it. We sat at the bar and watched the chef cook. read more

Chef's Table - New American Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

OMG! This restaurant did not disappoint. Service was fantastic and went with the ambiance. Food, well it was outstanding. No one at the table had a dish they didn't like. What a pleasant and delicious find! A MUST for anyone who loves well prepared cuisine. read more

While the food was delicious, there were disappointing aspects to the evening. The seating was tight - we were tucked into a corner and my husband had to move the table just to be able to sit down. The surrounding tables were very close making for the guests around us sharing intimate conversation. We felt that going on a weekday evening might be a better choice during in-season. Our waiter had the entire front section of the restaurant to serve. It was almost an hour before we were brought the appetizer, an interesting fried risotto balls dish but our entrees came quickly after the appetizer. My husband chose duck and and I had veal t bone. The duck was served over mashed potatoes and garnished with asparagus, a generous portion leftover to take home. My veal was thick cut and more than enough to take home as well. The veal had good flavor so I expected it to be to be tender but it had a good bit of gristle and was chewy and somewhat tough. We enjoyed the desserts a Raspberry cake with cream icing and a chocolate caramel cake - once again too much food to eat it all, so we took more than half of each dessert home with us. Reading this review would make you think that we did not enjoy our meal but we did feel that the quality was worthfour stars. We will go back to give it a second chance on another night. read more

Fresh pasta is not difficult but it's always a nice find. But if you're going to do it do it right. For of us enjoyed the small restaurant, risotto balls were fantastic as we're the veal meatballs, scallops and filet. However, all but the scallop dishes were drowning in heavy cream sauce, way over the top. The past was not cooked properly and most was stick together die to an over whelmed staff. Too bad. I'm sure this is not the norm and the potential is huge. They missed the mark for our visit. read more