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The Chef and I, Nashville, TN

The Chef and I

4.6
4.6
3023 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Lunch at "The Chef and I" is packed full of flavor. Located in our "Backstage" area downstairs in a casual atmosphere, sit where you can see what's happening in our kitchen. Enjoy popular items like the smash burger melt, hot fish sandwich and roma crunch salad or indulge in the chef's favorites of marinated salmon and green chile chicken melt.

The Chef and I is built on a love story between two people that began 15 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee.
We serve innovative cuisine in a fun environment. You can choose to order off the menu or do a chef's tasting any day of the week. A private chef’s table, an interactive show kitchen in addition to regular dining is what you’ll find at The Chef & I Nashville!

Caramelized cauliflower, brussels sprouts, burrata and peaches, smoked elk rack, mojo Tennessee trout and black peppercorn steak our some of our current favorites. Farm to table cuisine with local and unique ingredients is what we are known for.

Nashville's best!






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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–3:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 305-4869
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    EC Chris Rains & CDC Jake Brenchley
  • Catering
    The Chef and I has a large catering division and we cater onsite and at many venues in Middle Tennessee! We do corporate events, galas, fundraisers, weddings, private residential events, receptions and teambuilding!
  • Private party facilities
    The Chef and I Nashville has multiple private event spaces where we offer culinary team building, private dining, cooking classes and unique culinary experiences. Our catering division can also come to your home or venue of choice, and provide a custom-designed private dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Carol Yates: (615) 852-0854
  • Area
    Music Row
  • Cross Street
    20th Ave
  • Parking details
    We have street parking available as well paid parking lots.
  • Public transit
    Our valet is located off the corner of 20th avenue south and Adelicia Street
  • Entertainment
    The chefs are the entertainment! If you choose to sit at the show kitchen, you'll become part of the story as the chefs create your food and everyone else's! See how it all unfolds, and connect with chefs while they cook!
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Cooking Class Experience - Thai Cuisine

    US$70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Nov 2024 only
    Cooking Class - Thai inspired Foods. Get hands on with our talented chefs as they teach you our culinary recipes, techniques & skills. In this class you will learn how to make Thai inspired foodie dishes. This is an instructional class from one of our trained restaurant chefs combined with hands-on opportunities using our portable cooking stations. You will be learn tips, tricks & skills from a current working chef to use at home & impress your loved ones. This class is scheduled for 120 minutes from 3pm to 5pm. *This is not a full meal, but you will taste along the way. Upon finishing your experience you will be guaranteed a reservation to dine with us, have a cocktail & order any one of our delicious culinary tastings & creations.
    Cooking Class Experience - Thai Cuisine photo
  • Show Kitchen Seats w Chefs Tasting Experience $130

    US$20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Nov 2024 only
    Every Saturday evening we curate a unique tasting experience from one of our talented chefs. Each themed tasting will change from week to week. The menu itself is 100% at the chef's discretion & because of that, we cannot accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions. Essentially it is an "Omakase" style experience, in which you just "Trust the chef" to deliver a great meal. You will be sitting around the main floor show kitchen, while the chef creates each & every dish right in front of you. You and 18 guests will experience this dinner together. Reservations are at 6:30pm with dinner starting promptly at 7pm. Reservations are non-refundable but transferrable, wine pairings are available. $110 due after event + your beverages.
    Show Kitchen Seats w Chefs Tasting Experience $130 photo
  • Cooking Class Experience -Inexpensive Foodie Meals

    US$70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 Dec 2024 only
    Cooking Class - Inexpensive foodie meals. Get hands on with our talented chefs as they teach you our culinary recipes, techniques & skills. In this class you will learn how to make foodie inspired food. This is an instructional class from one of our trained restaurant chefs combined with hands-on opportunities using our portable cooking stations. You will be learn tips, tricks & skills from a current working chef to use at home & impress your loved ones. This class is scheduled for 120 minutes from 3pm to 5pm. *This is not a full meal, but you will taste along the way. Upon finishing your experience you will be guaranteed a reservation to dine with us, have a cocktail & order any one of our delicious culinary tastings & creations.
    Cooking Class Experience -Inexpensive Foodie Meals photo

What 3,023 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Chef and I offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with a unique open kitchen concept. Guests rave about the "creative and expert" chefs and the interactive atmosphere. The tasting menus, especially the elk and rabbit dishes, are "exquisite" and well-paired with wine. Personalized service and cooking classes are highlights.

3,023 Reviews
  1. Angela

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Linda

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cooking class with Chef Sara, "Elevated Home Cooking," was such a fun time. I learned a lot of new techniques to add to my arsenal, and we created dishes that were both beautiful and delicious.

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  3. Dan

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Anthony took great care of us with an amazing 7 course meal. We will definitely be back!!

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  4. ChristopherE

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 7 course tasting menu was excellent. Since it was a Monday night I got to sit at one of six seats overlooking the line. The chef plated, presented and described each course. It was a true delight.

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  5. Tiffy

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, it was a good experience. Anthony did a great job. It was great that they catered to gluten free. The chef forgot that beer was in one of the sauces, though, and I had to catch him before it came to me. This would have been dangerous if I was celiac. The beer selection (for my hubby) needs additional choices. The wait staff wasn’t very attentive. Parking should be explained better, because it was difficult to understand the difference between valet for another restaurant and this restaurant. No valet was available for Chef and I. This was a special occasion, and we normally don’t spend $300 for two of us, so it would be nice for a few more items to b sent home along with recipes. I don’t want this to appear as negative, but I wanted ti give constructive criticism since it was asked.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience!!! The perfect date night for hubby and I to celebrate career milestones!

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  7. BobG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday was amazing! Food was excellent! Great ambiance!

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  8. Michael

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The 5-course tasting menu was wonderful! Lamb belly chili was my favorite. Yum!!!

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  9. Marcus

    Houston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there to celebrate 25 years of marriage. Noted this on the reservation but no mention or anything special for the occasion we were celebrating. Food was good with generous portions with the tasting menu. Unfortunately the timing of the food and wine pairing were off and we would be half done with our dish when the wine came out. Also, my pre-dinner cocktail came out after the food was being served. This on top of the waiter forgetting our dietary restrictions numerous times over the meal.

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  10. Ryan

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was “ok” service was slow and had to stop the server for water and cocktail refills. Chef needs an assistant so food is served hot

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FAQs

The Chef and I is rated 4.6 stars by 3023 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Chef and I

1922 Adelicia St, Nashville, TN 37212

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    20th Ave
  • Area
    Music Row
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–3:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have street parking available as well paid parking lots.
  • Public transit
    Our valet is located off the corner of 20th avenue south and Adelicia Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    EC Chris Rains & CDC Jake Brenchley
  • Entertainment
    The chefs are the entertainment! If you choose to sit at the show kitchen, you'll become part of the story as the chefs create your food and everyone else's! See how it all unfolds, and connect with chefs while they cook!
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (615) 305-4869
  • Catering
    The Chef and I has a large catering division and we cater onsite and at many venues in Middle Tennessee! We do corporate events, galas, fundraisers, weddings, private residential events, receptions and teambuilding!
  • Private party facilities
    The Chef and I Nashville has multiple private event spaces where we offer culinary team building, private dining, cooking classes and unique culinary experiences. Our catering division can also come to your home or venue of choice, and provide a custom-designed private dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Carol Yates: (615) 852-0854
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