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    3.9 (63 reviews)
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    12 oz Bone In Pork Chop with potatoes and broccoli
    Allen T.

    2024 Sept 14, 16:43; Statesville NC Parking - 3 limited parking Location - 4 along hwy 21 Decor/Ambiance - 4 very comfortable Customer Service - Pricing - 3 average for the area Food Flavor - 4 well seasoned and ample flavor Presentation - 4 very well plated Product Variety - 4 very good selection Restrooms - 4 clean and stocked Cleanliness- 4 very clean and tables cleared quickly Seating- 4 ample space for the number of customers Time To Order - 3 minutes Time To Food Arrival - 8 minutes This is a revisit to check and see if they are holding to the same standards I encountered last time. Of the many places to revisit this one has proven to be consistently good. Fresh Chef is one of 4 of my "go to"s when i visit Statesville NC. Whereas i am in the Statesville area frequently, i like having a list of great places for food flavors.

    Lasagna

    We ate here today after church. The service was good. My salad came before my meal as requested. The staff checked on us several times to see if we needed anything. Learned they are changing their name and menu. The music was a bit loud. The food was good.

    Excellent wine
    Michelle B.

    I am rating Fresh Chef an OK or 3/5 stars because of the outstanding wine we enjoyed on our visit. It was a Thursday evening and bottles are 1/2 off. It was a fabulous bottle for $32.50! The wait staff were excellent, knowledgeable, and attentive. Dinner, however, left a lot to be desired. I often visit the Denver, NC location and the food is always excellent and well prepared. Tonight, I ordered the shrimp entree with broccoli and cilantro rice. The broccoli and rice were pretty good. The shrimp was overcooked and I did not enjoy it. My dinner guest ate less than half of her food, the Chicken Picata. I was pretty disappointed with the food preparation. I will continue to visit the Denver location and may perhaps try the Cornelius location one day soon.

    Black & Bleu Salad
    Suzanne S.

    Visited this location for a work lunch and was so pleasantly surprised. I've been to quite a few other Fresh Chefs around the area, but this one might be a favorite. Our servers were so attentive and kind, it really made a difference in our experience. We had a rather large party, about 20 people, and we were served with efficiency and kindness. It was impressive. I ordered the Black and Bleu Salad with steak. The tenderloin was cooked perfectly and was really flavorful. The portions are huge, too! If you are looking for a great lunch spot, this is your place. There is something for everyone, and if you love salads, there is no better restaurant for you.

    Drink Specials
    Addie P.

    My husband and I had some errands to run in Statesville and decided to have lunch at Fresh Chef. After reviewing several restaurants in the area, we chose Fresh Chef because the online menu seemed to have some healthier options. The restaurant was cute, clean and had lots of seating available. The hostess was friendly and sat us within a few minutes after our arrival. Our server was Junior and he was great. Very professional and attentive. We stared out with the ahi tuna app. The wasabi sauce seemed a little odd- the color and texture was different. A little creamer than I'm used to. The tuna was good. We were both hoping for wraps based on what we saw online, but the menu didn't include any. I ordered the mahi tacos I saw on the special board and then we asked the server if they had wraps. He advised they do have them, just not on the menus they gave us. My husband ordered the Hawaiian chicken wrap based on his memory from our research. We both ordered side salads with the dressing that seems to come with it, and it was good. The special board didn't give a description of the tacos-I just took a chance on what would be on them. Server didn't offer info and I didn't ask. The tacos were good. Not a lot of texture, flour tortilla overpowered ingredients. My husband wasn't impressed with his wrap. Because it wasn't on the menu and, again, we didn't ask what was on it, he didn't love the ingredients. He said the honey mustard didn't "go" with everything else. But he did say without it, or some sort of sauce, it would have been very dry. Only giving 4 stars because I didn't LOVE my food. It was fresh, it was good, but it wasn't something that will leave me craving what we had. However, I would give it another shot and try something else. I saw other patrons order something that looked like spinach dip with tortilla chips that looked excellent . Fresh Chef also has great drink specials. Believe it or not, we passed on the $5 Bloody Marys, only because we had such a large meal the night before.

    Blackened Chicken Cilantro Rice Mashed potato

    I drove by this little spot not expecting what i found. Very diverse menu with plenty of great options. My server Renae was very friendly and informative. Nothing here is frozen besides ice cream. Fresh meats, everything cooked in house. Not a chance that you do not find something you like. Very modern and uplifting interior. Personal opinion but i liked the green paint they used. I will be back to try something else on the menu.

    Chicken Marsala
    Britany M.

    We were able to walk in and be seated with no wait. This was around 7:35pm on a Monday. The waitress is attentive and kind. I ordered the Chicken Marsala. My husband ordered half a chicken with mashed potatoes and carrots. The chicken Marsala kind of tasted like it was brown gravy on chicken with mushrooms. My husband said that his meal flavors were kind of bland. Overall, anything to write home about .. not really. Would I give it another try? Yeah I'd give it another go at something different. More to follow on the Peach Cobbler -- also not much to write home about. Ice cream was super cold and hard, cobbler could have been a bit hotter. Overall, the service was absolutely fantastic. But, the food needs a little .. umph.

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    We sat at the bar and received excellent service from Randi! The food was delicious also.

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    This is our second visit here and we weren't disappointed. Great food friendly and attentive staff make this an easy choice.

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    Love the one in Mooresville - this one great too! Enjoyed our meal with visiting family!

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    The blackened chicken Caesar was really good , but the star of our meal was the black and blue wrap

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    Dined here twice & ordered takeout 3x. Shrimp & Grits, Herb Shrimp & Cajun Trout. All outstanding and very FRESH

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    Nice to find a gem right here in Statesville. Inside is very inviting and the atmosphere supports the food you will love

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    Great food. The salmon is delicious. The salads are great. The desserts are fabulous. And Cleo is absolutely wonderful.

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    Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

    Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

    2.8
    (18 reviews)
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    People around town are always commenting on how incredibly busy this place is during normal hours…read moreso my husband and I decided to have an early dinner at 3 PM on a Saturday. There were hardly any other people here, except for workers, so we were seated immediately in the bar area. This was a very nice, clean and extremely modern Olive Garden. It's been a few years since we have eaten at one, so I was very surprised at the new look. My husband had a Sam Adams in a cold glass which was greatly appreciated. I had a glass of Moscato which was delicious. Our "Never-ending" salad and breadsticks came out soon after. As always, fresh and delicious. My husband ordered his favorite, The Tour of Italy (Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna Classico). I tried a bite of everything and the chicken was juicy, the Alfredo was cheesy, and the lasagna had some really tasty Italian sausage in it. I ordered the Ravioli Carbonara. It was the most delicious, decadent dish I've had in ages. Seven large cheesy ravioli in a super yummy, savory carbonara sauce, topped with cheese and popped under the broiler until the top was golden and crispy. Was it traditional Italian? No. Would our Italian-born Nonna have approved? Oh heck yeah. Sadly we were too full to order dessert. All of the staff, from the hostess to our waitress and food runner were super friendly and attentive. We felt taken care of but not annoyingly so. Excellent timing all around.

    I arrived early with a request to seat 20 people for my mother's birthday. The host Jacy was super…read morekind and showed me where they would be able to sit us to make sure it was okay. The spot was perfect. I was advised as soon as people started arriving we could be seated. I waited at the bar for my party to arrive and enjoyed a beverage. Rachel the bartender was very kind and recommended the Italian Margarita. It was delicious and included amaretto. She also provided a few of my family members a beverage while they waited. Once we were able to sit at our table we had two waitresses. Sokoyo and another lady whose name I cannot recall at the moment. To have 20 people they rocked the service and handled our group with amazing service! I ordered the new shrimp carbonara. It was delicious with hints of bacon in the sauce. It's my new favorite meal here. I also enjoyed the bread and salad which is always great. Finally I was able to try my mother's birthday chocolate moose pie. It was very smooth and chocolaty. This restaurant always has a nice relaxing vibe. We were seated in a corner area out of the crowd which was nice. All staff who assisted our two waitresses were very kind also. I greatly appreciate the amazing customer service provided by this restaurant on my mother's birthday!

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    Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.
    Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.
    Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.
    Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.
    Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

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    Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

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