The Chef and I

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   paul

   Nashville

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful experience. The food was amazing and the service was outstanding. So sad that you are closing.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Nashville

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   In terms of creative, delicious food, The Chef and I can't be beat anywhere. The most prosaic-sounding dish, like Peas and Carrots, will have an unexpected zip or tang that makes it marvelous. The service is amazingly friendly. When I co-hosted a party of 7 in August, several guests commented on how much Michael seemed to be enjoying waiting on us. The wine list was well chosen within its moderate price range. I almost always order the 7-course prix fixe, with premium wine pairing, just so I wouldn't miss anything. Never had a disappointing meal.
   

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   Amber

   Nashville

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 24 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My all time favorite restaurant. Love the atmosphere and the staff is amazing!
   

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   Alice

   VIP

   Nashville

   44 reviews

   1.0

   44 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Really not surprised that this restaurant is closing. Food was not edible at all. Why does everything have to have cheese on it? Halibut with cheese? Definitely do not think the chef is trained but more of a cook. Sadly lost a lot with the gift voucher we had. Very very disappointed and don’t know why good ingredients are not respected. Anyway they are closing so that’s why!
   

   The Chef and IResponded on 22 December 2024

   Long Island Cheese Pumpkin is a type of delicious pumpkin, not a type of cheese. It is an odd name for a vegetable, but we didn't name it. I'm guessing it was some farmer. There is no cheese with our halibut. Thanks!
   

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   Valerie

   Nashville

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The tasting menu described seven courses, five being meat and one fish. We were served four courses, one “palette cleanser”, and one “sweet treat”, with only one dish being meat
   

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   Mark

   New York City

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 17 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Came here on Monday 12/16 based on my brother’s recommendation. Enjoyed a memorable meal with excellent service by our waitress and got to interact with the chef of the day. It was a nice experience and I appreciated the way both talked us through the 5 course tasting menu. Loved the rabbit dish and the filet mignon add on in place of the lamb rack. My two favorites though all the dishes were very good. Had the option of 5 or 7 course but had to stop at 5 to leave room for desert. Mmmm. The only drawback was that the restaurant recently announced they would be closing at the end of the year. Wish they could remain open for the next time we come to Nashville, but hope they will find a new venture to visit.
   

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   Amanda

   Nashville

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   My boyfriend and I were really looking forward to the bread making class at the Chef & I as a date night for our anniversary. This class was NOTHING like it was advertised on the website. We were NOT: 1. Taught how to “make sourdough working with yeast;” 2. Provided with “portable cooking stations;” 3. Taught “tips, tricks, and skills” at any point; or 4. Guaranteed “a reservation to dine [with them].” Blake, the instructor, not only looked detached, but seemed irritated and bored. Honestly, calling him an instructor is a stretch. There was little to no instruction whatsoever, as if we were inconveniencing him by being there. Somehow I gave more instruction to the people around me than Blake did the entire class. I wish I could give 0 stars. Such a waste of time and especially money. When I saw there was an element of sourdough listed when reserving the class, I was so excited, but unfortunately sourdough wasn’t even mentioned during the class, as if they thought we’d forgotten what we signed up and paid for. We made focaccia bread and a compound butter. Anyone can mix softened butter with aromatics and herbs. I didn’t spend $150 for flavorless bread and butter. We weren’t given enough time for the bread to rise so it was dense and undercooked in the middle and overcooked on the top/outside. There weren’t enough bowls, whisks, oil, flour, scales, and supplies for each person. This was not a cheap class, yet they couldn’t afford to provide enough utensils and supplies! As upsetting as it is that a local business is closing, I can understand why. We left with the flavorless focaccia, that wasn’t even given time to cool, and knew we’d never go back. This was such a disappointing and inexcusably expensive experience. Wish I could get my money back.
   

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   Edward

   VIP

   Chicago

   184 reviews

   5.0

   184 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   excellent food met chefs who explained some of their specialties, enjoyed the chance to chat with them servers were friendly helpful and took great care of us we will definitely return and bring our visitors
   

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   Cierra

   Nashville

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chef Anthony was amazing during our cooking experience! We have already looked at upcoming dates to plan our next cooking experience! 10/10 recommend
   

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    Angela

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1

    I hate to leave this review as I went to the Chef and I while it was at the old building three to four years ago and it was magical. It went from a 10 to a 2. I am not even kidding. Did the tasting menu like before and it was the pits. The place had a smell like sewer downstairs as well. The chef Eric was nice and did talk with the patrons but it was not enough to save the day. We will never go back and wish they knew the gem they had at the old place with the old chefs and ambiance. The food was no match. Overall grade- D
    

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