About
The Chefs Table provides a relaxed dining experience at the heart of Bristol, situated next to the historic harbour with views toward Clifton and the estuary. The comfortable 38 cover restaurant has viewing windows and cameras looking into the kitchen, thus giving you an experience of not only enjoying amazing food and great service but watching your dishes being created in front of you too.
Chef owner Conrad’s passion for cooking is clearly expressed through the dishes he creates with his team. The menu is changed every two months, making use of the current season’s produce from the best local suppliers and ingredients Bristol has to offer.
Opening times
Lunch dining:
Thursday 12pm – 4pm
Friday 12pm – 4pm
Saturday 12pm – 4pm
Evening dining:
Wednesday 5pm – 9:30pm*
Thursday 5pm – 9:30pm*
Friday 5pm – 9:30pm*
Saturday 5pm – 9:30pm*
*Last bookings 9.15pm
Parking
There is plenty of on street parking surrounding the restaurant, including Brunel lock car park. These are pay and display bays with restrictions finishing at 7pm.
Closure dates
24th December 2023 – Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Additional hours
We will be open on the following dates:
Graduation days on Monday 31st July and Tuesday 1st August.
John C
02/06/23 – TripAdvisor
A truly outstanding meal Truly outstanding food. We had the tasting menu. Each course was clearly carefully thought through, beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. For this standard of food it was very good value… read moreTruly outstanding food. We had the tasting menu. Each course was clearly carefully thought through, beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. For this standard of food it was very good value for money. The restaurant decor is unpretentious and welcoming and the location near the waterfront adds to the enjoyment. A great way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. read less
clubs2011
13/05/23 – TripAdvisor
Anniversary treat Visited on recommendation of family and friends. Easy to find with car park across the road. Staff were very attentive and very knowledgeable explaining each course when it was presented…. read moreVisited on recommendation of family and friends. Easy to find with car park across the road. Staff were very attentive and very knowledgeable explaining each course when it was presented. We chose the seven course tasting menu. Each course was delicious and very different, well thought through. Relaxed atmosphere, not at all stuffy. I was driving so my husband had a couple of glasses of wine which were very reasonably priced. Look forward to returning when I will be trying the wine and husband can do the driving! Thank you to Conrad and team for a special evening x read less
Karl M
13/05/23 – TripAdvisor
Delicious food but noisy and hot Delicious food and very helpful and friendly waiter/waitresses. Spoilt somewhat by the extremely high level of noise and heat (despite being decidedly cool outside), and the fact we were sat… read moreDelicious food and very helpful and friendly waiter/waitresses. Spoilt somewhat by the extremely high level of noise and heat (despite being decidedly cool outside), and the fact we were sat right next to the door which for the first 40 minutes was constantly open/close. A few days earlier we passed the restaurant and saw the door into the area for tables-for-two was not being used so thought it unnecessary to specify a table when booking. Wrong. Overall we prefer the experience offered by TARE who’s prices are a little more competitive too. read less
OnAir01792162906
26/04/23 – TripAdvisor
Best first tasting menu experience Best first experience of a tasting menu with my partner. excellent service from the team. had a nice chat with the chef at the end of the evening. would definitely… read moreBest first experience of a tasting menu with my partner. excellent service from the team. had a nice chat with the chef at the end of the evening. would definitely recommend and hope to return soon. read less
Curiosity28928961511
17/04/23 – TripAdvisor
Michelin standard food and a very special experience I had a wonderful lunch with friends at the Chef’s Table. We had the 5 course tasting menu and we couldn’t fault it. I can also recommend the wine flight… read moreI had a wonderful lunch with friends at the Chef’s Table. We had the 5 course tasting menu and we couldn’t fault it. I can also recommend the wine flight with a glass of wine to complement each course perfectly. The staff were friendly and informative and it’s lovely that the chef takes time to speak to all diners. This is the restaurant to go to in Bristol if you want Michelin standard food and a very special experience. read less
Daydream07871640796
11/04/23 – TripAdvisor
April 2023 Lovely evening with delicious food and great service. We had the 5 course tasting menu and enjoyed new flavours and the explanation of them from the waiting staff. We enjoyed… read moreLovely evening with delicious food and great service. We had the 5 course tasting menu and enjoyed new flavours and the explanation of them from the waiting staff. We enjoyed meeting the chef at the end, as well as admiring them through the window and on the camera TV. Overall, a fab meal with the lamb and the mascarpone ravioli being the highlights. Thank you, we will spread the word and return again! read less
Topherchristo
10/04/23 – TripAdvisor
A special evening We had the seven course taster menu on Maundy Thursday evening. It was wonderful from start to finish and the wine list was a welcome change with some nice choices… read moreWe had the seven course taster menu on Maundy Thursday evening. It was wonderful from start to finish and the wine list was a welcome change with some nice choices for reasonable prices. Staff were excellent. They just got everything right in terms of tone and feel. read less
Jayne F
08/04/23 – TripAdvisor
Mother’s Day lunch Very enjoyable lunch. Lovely service and a delicious meal. Some tables too close to the door but, no other negatives. Would definitely return.
Michael G
31/03/23 – TripAdvisor
Superb dining experience Had a great evening. Superb tasting menu, friendly staff and even a personal chat from Ed the sous chef. Look forward to our next visit. An absolute gem.
Traveller53Wiltshire
19/03/23 – TripAdvisor
Superb and we will return! This was a Mother’s Day visit and the restaurant was chosen by our son. He could not have made a better choice. Two of us had the beef and my… read moreThis was a Mother’s Day visit and the restaurant was chosen by our son. He could not have made a better choice. Two of us had the beef and my wife had the monkfish. We were delighted with the portions, the presentation and the flavours .Polite, interested and efficient waiting staff. Having Billy Joel (on vinyl) accompanying our food was the icing on the cake!. Thanks to chef Ed who took the time to come and speak with us after the meal. The whole experience could not have been more perfect. Thanks for making our Mother’s Day and of course we will be returning! read less
Ieva M
04/03/23 – TripAdvisor
Amazing 🫶🏼 This Restaurant is an absolute gem! Lovely atmosphere and staff were great, couldn’t do enough for us. Food not only looked out of this world but tasted incredible too… read moreThis Restaurant is an absolute gem! Lovely atmosphere and staff were great, couldn’t do enough for us. Food not only looked out of this world but tasted incredible too 🙌🏻 Even chef came out of the kitchen to check everything was to our satisfaction, that’s very personal touch 👌🏼😉 Highly Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read less
cds1983
25/02/23 – TripAdvisor
Amazing food, fantastic service, beautiful wines The most amazing food. Fantastic service and superb wine selection Would highly recommend to anyone Great value for money We had the 7 course… read moreThe most amazing food. Fantastic service and superb wine selection Would highly recommend to anyone Great value for money We had the 7 course tasting menu. read less
gpa66
20/02/23 – TripAdvisor
Perfect for a birthday celebration A perfect venue for a 50th birthday celebration. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable of the menu. We were seated promptly. Food was amazing. Ambience spot on. Definitely recommended.
Frequenttravelzzzz
18/02/23 – TripAdvisor
Great food overall The food at Chef’s table is undeniably delicious. The team are creative and we enjoyed almost everything we had from the 5 course tasting menu. The only 2 small things… read moreThe food at Chef’s table is undeniably delicious. The team are creative and we enjoyed almost everything we had from the 5 course tasting menu. The only 2 small things that would have taken it from a 4 to 5 star: my partner is a coeliac so needs gluten free. We were told dishes would be ‘adapted’ to swap things etc, in reality the gluten elements were just removed with nothing added in place. On most dishes this wasn’t a huge issue, but on the main it did feel a bit like one of us got a second rate version. Simply adding a bit more of something else that was already on the plate would have sufficed. Equally, a GF bread option should not be difficult to supply – and we overheard one other disappointed table making the same comments. There are some great GF breads available nowadays so there should not be much excuse. Secondly, dessert wise – the black forest baked Alaska was just too much, too rich and sweet after 4 courses. Clearly a subjective opinion, however I suspect we wouldn’t be the only diners to think that dish didn’t live up to the rest of the menu. The staff & service was spot on and overall we had a lovely time, 4/5 and would most likely return. read less
O6306PLpaulf
14/02/23 – TripAdvisor
RARELY SEEN A RESTAURANT GET SO MANY 5* REVIEWS – HERE’S ANOTHER ONE!! The Chefs Table is an exceptional restaurant. With limited covers, fabulous imaginative menus and numerous able and friendly staff it is difficult to understand how it make money! … read moreThe Chefs Table is an exceptional restaurant. With limited covers, fabulous imaginative menus and numerous able and friendly staff it is difficult to understand how it make money! However be grateful it exists and if you are in Bristol please don’t miss the opportunity of visiting this fantastic restaurant. To many deserved superlatives to list so I am keeping this review short, but hopefully the message is clear – a wonderful restaurant that should not be missed !! read less
alicP3091ZQ
14/02/23 – TripAdvisor
One of the best meals Valentines lunch with my partner. Food was beyond incredible, had both a meat and a vegetariant menu which was perfect for me and my partner. Every course was lovely. The… read moreValentines lunch with my partner. Food was beyond incredible, had both a meat and a vegetariant menu which was perfect for me and my partner. Every course was lovely. The staff were attentive and friendly. It was amazing to see into the kitchen and the chefs. Chef Conrad had also came to the table and was very pleasant. A spectacular restaurant overall. read less
Trail605553
14/02/23 – TripAdvisor
Fabulous Dinner This is the third time we have eaten here and the food and service are fabulous. We had a great evening and I would happily eat here again
paula_powell
08/02/23 – TripAdvisor
Just gets better and better….. We were lucky enough to be able to visit for the start of the new menu (1 February). As usual, we opted for the 5 course tasting menu, deciding… read moreWe were lucky enough to be able to visit for the start of the new menu (1 February). As usual, we opted for the 5 course tasting menu, deciding that 7 courses would be too much! Accompanied by a very nice bottle of Rioja, every course was stunning. Of particular note for us – the risotto with squid ink, lobster and scallops – truly amazing – the lemon parsley oil drizzled around the edge was the perfect taste combination. I chose the Monkfish Wellington – wow – just perfect. The chardonnay sauce was so smooth and beautifully seasoned – it was exceptional. We love the fact that the restaurant is not pretentious, but serves food that is at the top of it’s game. It is by no means cheap but in our opinion it is well worth spending a bit more to get this sort of quality. I know some have commented on the 12.5% service charge, but we think the service and attention to detail merits this, and, anyway, we used to give a cash tip of around 12.5%. The Chef’s Table continues to be our “Yard Stick” for anywhere else we eat and we are really looking forward to the next menu! read less
RosK729
07/02/23 – TripAdvisor
Great place to visit with delicious food and friendly staff Wonderful meal with delicious food and very friendly staff. We loved watching the chef preparing the food for the table and then coming and saying hello to us afterwards so… read moreWonderful meal with delicious food and very friendly staff. We loved watching the chef preparing the food for the table and then coming and saying hello to us afterwards so we could congratulate her on her great cooking read less
marinacowan1
04/02/23 – TripAdvisor
Birthday meal WOW, what a lunch, we went for My husbands 60th birthday and had the 7 course tasting menu, we sat and watched the chefs prepare each course with such attention… read moreWOW, what a lunch, we went for My husbands 60th birthday and had the 7 course tasting menu, we sat and watched the chefs prepare each course with such attention to detail flavour and look, it was fantastic and worth every penny spent. I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough, atmosphere, staff chefs all brilliant well worth a visit well done all of you for one of the best meals I have had put in a while read less
Mjchampion
02/02/23 – TripAdvisor
A must visit restaurant Excited to have gone to The Chefs Table to experience the new menu. Packed on a Wednesday which is always a good sign and such a great atmosphere. Staff… read moreExcited to have gone to The Chefs Table to experience the new menu. Packed on a Wednesday which is always a good sign and such a great atmosphere. Staff were very attentive and friendly, Conrad came to say hello and talk about the menu. Loved the open,calm kitchen which showed the staff throughly enjoying themselves which is reflected in the quality of the food. Food was incredible-perfectly presented-superbly cooked. We had the A La Carte menu and very excited to know that we’ve got the tasting menu to look forward too. I was going to highly recommend what we had but it’s all highly recommended! read less
mrw2017
22/01/23 – TripAdvisor
Fine dining at its best. Had o lovely meal here last night, some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. Great food, good service and lovely ambience.
Wander32728081683
18/01/23 – TripAdvisor
Beautiful tasting menu – lovely service We had a beautiful dinner this evening at the Chefs table, service was brilliant. Highly recommend the tasting menu, we really couldn’t find fault with anything. Will definitely be returning soon.
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
Westonbloke
14/01/23 – TripAdvisor
What a fantastic birthday This has to be the best restaurant in Bristol at the moment – the service was brilliant the wine esp Chateau Neuf de Pape and the taster menu just mouth watering
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
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