Michelin recommended dining at the heart of Bristol Harbourside
Ideal for every occasion

Pam J

15/01/23 – TripAdvisor
First visit here, since Howards disappeared We loved Howards and it was THE place to eat. I just wanted somewhere special with a friend to celebrate Christmas (we had survived) and New Year. I… read moreWe loved Howards and it was THE place to eat. I just wanted somewhere special with a friend to celebrate Christmas (we had survived) and New Year. I looked on line and The Chef’s table popped up. Visited on Friday 13th with great excitement. Was disappointed there were no white tablecloths, but just a small matter. A rather cold venue though, maybe some warmer lighting somewhere – we were there for lunch and it was sunny day (for a change) but it still had a chilly ambiance. However – the food was amazing! Fabulous – so nice to eat not just pretty on a plate but plenty! Only downside was my friend said her lemon sole could have been warmer. Plates were warm, so that was a tad disappointing. read less

Martyn P

09/01/23 – TripAdvisor
Fantastic and friendly restaurant With ample parking around the location we found the restaurant with ease but the problem came when trying to find which door to enter. Once inside it’s a really… read moreWith ample parking around the location we found the restaurant with ease but the problem came when trying to find which door to enter. Once inside it’s a really nice cosy restaurant with nice decor. The window seat we had was really pleasant with my partner facing the window where you could watch the chefs cook and me being able to see a TV screen showing inside the kitchen. There is always something nice about watching a plate up! So much delicacy and precision it’s a joy to watch. We went for the taster menu and every course was extremely well presented. Staff were friendly especially the guy who spent most of the time with us, we even had the chief speak to us at the end which was a nice touch. I did have a concern over eating scallops due to potential allergic reaction and this was easily swapped out. The Marbled Terrine was so good, it’s worth coming back just for this especially after learning more about it from the head chief and the fact it nearly never made the menu. The Fillet of beef was melt in the mouth and full of flavour and was another favourite for us both. Would love to come back soon. read less

Mazla2013

09/01/23 – TripAdvisor
Wonderful experience We ate here just before Christmas. It is an intimate venue with the most amazing atmosphere. Despite the cosiness of venue I never felt the adjacent tables were too close…. read moreWe ate here just before Christmas. It is an intimate venue with the most amazing atmosphere. Despite the cosiness of venue I never felt the adjacent tables were too close. The service and food is absolutely impeccable and I cannot wait to come here again .The price was pretty reasonable too. A true gem. read less
CVLC1

08/01/23 – TripAdvisor
Amazing Birthday Meal I went for birthday meal with my husband and it was fantastic. The restaurant is tastefully decorated , warm and relaxing with nice background music. We both had the tasting… read moreI went for birthday meal with my husband and it was fantastic. The restaurant is tastefully decorated , warm and relaxing with nice background music. We both had the tasting menu which was a delight. It consisted of 5 courses ( the main dish was a choice between beef and lemon sole) Unfortunately they had not been able to source the sole so I had Hake. The waiter explained the fish is delivered fresh each day from Brixham. As each course arrived the dish was described to us. At the end of the meal the chef came to chat to us which was a nice touch. From where I had been sitting I had been watching her in the kitchen meticulously presenting the dishes. The meal was wonderful . I look forward to returning. read less

745acec

27/12/22 – TripAdvisor
Meal of the Year 2022 I have eaten out a lot this year, to make up for the last few years, but my best meal of the year was in December. The Chef’s table was… read moreI have eaten out a lot this year, to make up for the last few years, but my best meal of the year was in December. The Chef’s table was recommended by a friend and it certainly lived up to the praise. The atmosphere is friendly and cosy, and it looked suitably festive. We chose the cheaper menu, as I don’t eat meat, so the tasting menu wasn’t suitable. Our starters looked so appetising, and were presented with such skill by a lovely young lady who checked we had enjoyed our meal at the end. The three courses were as delicious as they looked. I started with perfectly cooked scallops, while my friend had a selection of salmon tasters. The sea bass was fabulous, again beautifully presented and succulent. The accompanying vegetables enhanced the meal and complemented the fish perfectly. Apparently the duck was really special too. The chocolate bombe was great fun, as it was set alight and smothered in chocolate sauce, while my friend’s figgy pudding was also a winner. The set menu is not cheap, but we thought the sense of occasion, friendly atmosphere, high quality of the food and the charm of the staff all more than justified it. We shall be coming back for our birthdays and we shall both celebrate occasions with other friends there. A delightful end to the year. Thank you so much! read less

BostonRedSox88

20/12/22 – TripAdvisor
In a word “wow” This place does not look like much from outside and takes some finding, but wow these guys can cook. Low key, but let the food do the talking. Seriously good… read moreThis place does not look like much from outside and takes some finding, but wow these guys can cook. Low key, but let the food do the talking. Seriously good and h Highly recommended! read less

Capability_Brown

15/12/22 – TripAdvisor
Best food in Bristol It is no exaggeration to say that The Chef’s Table serves the best food in Bristol-! I would give this restaurant 6 stars if I could. Totally unpretentious, relaxed dinning…. read moreIt is no exaggeration to say that The Chef’s Table serves the best food in Bristol-! I would give this restaurant 6 stars if I could. Totally unpretentious, relaxed dinning. Every course superb! Worth every penny. read less

MrNick60

15/12/22 – TripAdvisor
Nick60 My wife took me here for my birthday meal. It was wonderful, I can’t praise it enough. The food was great and tasty [good vegetarian / vegan choices if you… read moreMy wife took me here for my birthday meal. It was wonderful, I can’t praise it enough. The food was great and tasty [good vegetarian / vegan choices if you wish] and the staff service was wonderful. We will recommend it to our family and others who want to come. Great experience! Thanks. read less

alinaswanders

11/12/22 – TripAdvisor
Very enjoyable experience My partner and I have enjoyed our pre theatre dinner in the Chef’s Table. Lovely atmosphere, great food and friendly staff. I was watching the kitchen while we were waiting… read moreMy partner and I have enjoyed our pre theatre dinner in the Chef’s Table. Lovely atmosphere, great food and friendly staff. I was watching the kitchen while we were waiting for our appetizers. These guys are working so hard and yet they are extremely passionate about what they do. Make sure you book your table in advance as the passion of there chefs is reflected by booking availability. One thing I found unusual is that the food was not explained as served but that could be because we have warned our waitress that we are a bit limited in time. Overall great experience. We will definitely be back. read less

Paradise04580224293

03/12/22 – TripAdvisor
First night of Winter menu. Excellent. Visited Wed Nov 30th. First night of the new Xmas menu. We had three courses, all were excellent! Mine were Seared scallops with Cornish Crab cream. Aged fillet beef, brioche,… read moreVisited Wed Nov 30th. First night of the new Xmas menu. We had three courses, all were excellent! Mine were Seared scallops with Cornish Crab cream. Aged fillet beef, brioche, truffled wood mushrooms. Sticky Toffee salted caramel. All staff were great. Couldn’t fault the whole experience. read less

kevin7pam

29/11/22 – TripAdvisor
Meat eaters and vegetarian heaven This is imaginative and high quality cooking! This was our second visit and on both occasions ate from the tasting menu. Superb food for both meat eaters and… read moreThis is imaginative and high quality cooking! This was our second visit and on both occasions ate from the tasting menu. Superb food for both meat eaters and vegetarians, with an incredible variety of foods for both. The restaurant was cozy on a wet autumnal day, with a relaxed atmosphere. Top quality service was provided by both people waiting on tables, with a very friendly and professional approach. It was our second visit and we are already looking forward to our third. read less

paula_powell

26/11/22 – TripAdvisor
Just gets better and better! At the risk of getting boring, this was our 8th time at Chefs table and our 6th visit this year – we have been fortunate enough to enjoy all the… read moreAt the risk of getting boring, this was our 8th time at Chefs table and our 6th visit this year – we have been fortunate enough to enjoy all the 2022 tasting menus. Sadly we will not go again this year but will look forward to 2023! We enjoy every mouthful with flavours and textures that awake your taste buds. This menu certainly did not disappoint. The atmosphere, the team and the food make this a great place to eat – you feel very at home but at the same time special. We were fortunate enough to visit a Michelin starred restaurant recently, and, whilst it was excellent, we felt that Chef’s Table is better. We find ourselves comparing all restaurants to The Chef’s Table – it has become our “yard stick”! It is hard to pick out a favourite dish but my Lemon Sole was stunning, who would have thought to serve it with a scallop and wood mushroom fricassee? It worked so well, I was really sad when I finished the last fork full. I did grab a taste of my husband’s fillet and it was beautifully cooked and tasty. If you want a desert to die for then the bread and butter with marzipan and marmalade icecream is a must. There is a very good choice of wines if you do not go for the “pairing” option – we had a bottle of the Familia Rioja – very nice and reasonably priced. We wish we lived locally so we could go more often – as you may have guessed we just love it here! We do not normally photograph our food but we just had to this time, we have attached our pictures so everyone can see how beautifully presented it is. read less

carolinefT406XI

24/11/22 – TripAdvisor
Perfect Meal and Atmosphere Came here for Valentine’s Day and had such a lovely evening. We got the taster menu with wine flight and each and every course was delicious! The staff were so… read moreCame here for Valentine’s Day and had such a lovely evening. We got the taster menu with wine flight and each and every course was delicious! The staff were so friendly and welcoming, with the chef coming over at the end! Each wine was carefully described and staff were happy to answer any questions! Such a lovely restaurant and would definitely recommend going, especially for special occasions. read less

Stephen S

21/11/22 – TripAdvisor
A Perfect Evening Food really doesn’t get much better than this. I have waited some time to try this restaurant, and it did not disappoint. The seasonally changing menu is carefully… read moreFood really doesn’t get much better than this. I have waited some time to try this restaurant, and it did not disappoint. The seasonally changing menu is carefully thought out and all the dishes are presented beautifully. I much enjoyed scallops as a starter but looked with envy on the woodland mushroom tartlet which one of friends ordered. The beef fillet which followed was a triumph. This is definitely fine dining but the great thing is there is a very unfussy atmosphere and all the staff are relaxed and friendly. We certainly appreciated the interesting chat with the chef at the end of the meal. Only one word of warning – the restaurant is quite small and therefore does not have a waiting area. It is best not to arrive before the allocated time. read less

Tony A

15/11/22 – TripAdvisor
Great food and service. Would go again for sure. Went here as a party of six. We went for the taster menu and could not fault it. Flavours and presentation were excellent. And it was good… read moreWent here as a party of six. We went for the taster menu and could not fault it. Flavours and presentation were excellent. And it was good value too. Combined with great friendly service. read less

MattyBath72

11/11/22 – TripAdvisor
An incredible meal with impeccable service Yesterday we had a business lunch at the chef’s Table and it was superb. We had the taster menu and it was incredible. I am a fussy eater and when… read moreYesterday we had a business lunch at the chef’s Table and it was superb. We had the taster menu and it was incredible. I am a fussy eater and when asked which dish was best i could not anwer as they were all absolutely fantastic .Highly reccommend giving this place a try. read less

E6910XAandreww

04/11/22 – TripAdvisor
What an unexpected find!! I had skimmed some reviews online and came across “The Chefs Table”. After a busy day of travel and a last minute reservation we sat down to this quaint neighborhood… read moreI had skimmed some reviews online and came across “The Chefs Table”. After a busy day of travel and a last minute reservation we sat down to this quaint neighborhood restaurant. Right from the get go the staff were inviting, friendly and very knowledgeable. The a-la-cart menu changes month by month and this menu was new for November 2022/January 2023 and full of great creative dishes. Something for everyone really. We shared the Chalk Stream Trout, the Wood Mushroom Tartlet and the Velouté apps and they were so so tasty. For our mains we chose Venison and the Hake, the both were spectacular, very flavorful and perfect portion sizes. The Wine list is small but very well chosen with an option for most palates. However the Ginger Cake and Pavlova desert options were off the hook! What a truly memorable dining experience!! read less

jow2006

27/10/22 – TripAdvisor
Why have I never been before I have passed this restaurant so many times. Last night we went as we were given a gift voucher. What a wonderful experience. … read moreI have passed this restaurant so many times. Last night we went as we were given a gift voucher. What a wonderful experience. Front of house were so friendly and spent time explaining about the various menus and drinks available. We went for the tasting menu – what a treat – we paid a little more and had chateaubriand as our main meal. Out of this world – I really did not want to finish it – it was so good. At the end of the sous chef came out to check all had been OK. A lovely, lovely dining experience. We will definitely be back. read less

paula_powell

24/10/22 – TripAdvisor
Cannot fault anything We love to visit Bristol, and our trips are timed to be able to be at The Chef’s Table for each new menu. Last week was… read moreWe love to visit Bristol, and our trips are timed to be able to be at The Chef’s Table for each new menu. Last week was our 7th visit and once again we were completely blown away by the flavours presented to us in the tasting menu. Duck, Scallops, Steak and Brill – all beautifully prepared and cooked with love. Every mouthful was delicious. Desert was based around a chocolate sponge – I am not a great lover of chocolate deserts but this one had me at the first spoonful. The set cheese and chive custard was a first for us and it was amazing. We do not have the wine flight but there is a great choice of wine by the glass or bottle to accompany your meal. I appreciate that some would say that this is an expensive meal – I would say that the quality and flavours are worth every penny. Thank you to the team at Chef’s Table – we will be back! read less

mek722018

23/10/22 – TripAdvisor
A Truly Wonderful Dining Experience This was one of the most outstanding meals I’ve ever eaten. 😲 Beautifully prepared with locally sourced ingredients in a very charming and relaxed setting. The Sous Chef came out… read moreThis was one of the most outstanding meals I’ve ever eaten. 😲 Beautifully prepared with locally sourced ingredients in a very charming and relaxed setting. The Sous Chef came out afterwards and chatted with us. 👨🍳 A really great dining experience from start to finish! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read less

alisono942

21/10/22 – TripAdvisor
Best restaurant in Bristol The food is exquisitely and imaginatively presented, tastes wonderful and the portions are so generous. Pace yourself so you can enjoy the desserts. Staff are also delightful. … read moreThe food is exquisitely and imaginatively presented, tastes wonderful and the portions are so generous. Pace yourself so you can enjoy the desserts. Staff are also delightful. Consistent every time I visit. read less

tony_briskham

25/09/22 – TripAdvisor
So close to excellent An intimate, closely-packed yet bright space with a mouth-watering menu, our dinner for four came in just under £100 per person. This wasn’t unexpected – menus are available online, and… read moreAn intimate, closely-packed yet bright space with a mouth-watering menu, our dinner for four came in just under £100 per person. This wasn’t unexpected – menus are available online, and the quality was generally excellent. The starters were very good and I can recommend the seared scallops. It is such a shame that they fell down with my main course – venison – which had obviously been left alone whilst the other dishes (brill, red mullet and carrot cannoli) were prepared. The result – it was cold and had to be sent back. Everyone finished their main courses and then mine arrived as it should have been in the first place, and I ate in splendid isolation. Desserts were all delicious, and the wines on offer are extremely reasonably priced (for a restaurant) The Sous chef then arrived to enquire about our experience and I had to note my reservations – if you have Michelin star hopes you cannot make mistakes like this. It didn’t ruin the experience, but tainted it slightly, and at this price, well, you expect a little slice of perfection. Mostly it was. The strudel with raisin ice cream, almond crumble and cider reduction was almost a bargain at under £10 (same price as one glass of Macon Lugny Burgundy) So close to excellent, but sorry I have to take off a star. read less

Dave-Jerseyboy

20/09/22 – TripAdvisor
Great evening out Great evening out. We booked the private dining room which was great for 14 of us. Very enjoyable evening with fab food. The location is slightly off the beaten track… read moreGreat evening out. We booked the private dining room which was great for 14 of us. Very enjoyable evening with fab food. The location is slightly off the beaten track of central Bristol and in the western harbour area – taxi ride from the centre of town read less

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