Food is always delicious, both dine in and when we order out as well. Service is wonderful and the atmosphere in the dining area is quiet and low key. Perfect spot for a dinner with friends.
Francene M.
Snooty. Limited options and overpriced. Ambience is nice so if price is of no concern, the food is okay if a bit bland for my taste. Service was good but not great. Felt like since we weren't running up a huge tab, we were not worth bothering about.
Noelle D.
We visited specifically for the shrimp and grits and they did not disappoint! They were a bit spicy, but I loved it. The Mediterranean dipping trio was also really good. Service was a tad bit slow considering the restaurant wasn't full, but otherwise good. The space was a bit noisy as well. Overall, I'd definitely go back!
Robin P.
So thankful to have an amazing local spot to go to for great food, flawless service and a good vibe. If you are looking for it all and don't want to to drive to downtown Raleigh, come to Chef's Palette. Try the Caesar salad!! It is so good!!!
Eleanor A.
Little did I know that we had such a nice white table cloth restaurant near us. We went with a large group of people and everyone liked their dinner. I loved my shrimp and grits and the chef accommodated my desire for less andouille sausage. We had an experienced, attentive, waitress too, and they agreed to give separate checks!! In spite of our table of 10-12 people, we could all hear each other for conversation, though the restaurant was fairly full. We went back again with friends and had a fabulous evening. I loved the duck and everyone one else loved their fish. Even the house salad was delicious. And to me, the prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food and great service.
Chris M.
My husband and I had dinner here last night. Everything about the evening was wonderful. Great drinks, wine selection, and the food was wonderful. What topped the night off was the service, Dahlia is the consummate professional. Her timing was spot on for every aspect of the meal. She clearly puts forth a great effort to make the meal a very pleasant experience. Thanks Dahlia for making a great dinner perfect!!
Lisa T.
The mahi fish dish was flavorful as was my husband's New York steak. The service was very good. I would be happy to dine there again.
Angelina C.
Chefs palette has two settings within the restaurant. Its a great place if you're looking for bar type ambiance or a fine dining date. Both sides have music to match their setting. It was our delight to meet the manager Ben, he brought us to our table and made sure our waitress took good care of us. I would recommend the Grilled Salmon with curry, pineapple, coconut rice and broccolini. Amazing taste that i hadn't experienced anywhere else before. If seafood is not your preference there are plenty of options. The Chicken Francese was also phenomenal.
Josh Gurewitsch
Wonderful restaurant in Cary, NC. Very attractive dining area with good ambiance. Steak Frites was cooked to perfection and the bordelaise sauce was absolutely delicious. My wife had the shrimp and grits which was fantastic. As good as the meal was (and it was great!) our server Kaylee was amazing. She could teach a masterclass on table service! Very friendly, attentive and helpful which made our experience that much more enjoyable. Will definitely return when we are in NC again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert W.
We held a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner/Out-of-Town-Guest Welcome Dinner for our daughter and son-in-law last Friday. We had 90 guests - the group fit perfectly in the private dining room. The appetizers were delicious (the Fried Arancinis with Cheddar and Andouille Sausage and the Mini-meatballs in Puff Pastry were a crowd favorite!). The main course selections of NY Strip Steak, Flounder, Chicken Marsala, and Butternut Squash Ravioli (and appropriate kid meal selections) gave every guest several incredibly delicious options to choose from. The alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage selections (including cocktails and mocktails) were well-stocked and addressed every taste. But what stood out over and above everything was the SERVICE. Each guest felt as if they were personally attended to - be it for food intolerances and dietary restrictions or just for an extra helping of NY Cheesecake! Every one of our guests to whom we spoke specifically pointed out how impressed they were that a group of 90 guests could be served as personally and attentively as if it were a party of 4!! A huge shout out to Julia, who managed the entire event for us impeccably, to Chef Ryan, and to Dahlia, David, Brad, Madison, and every one of the servers and staff who so professionally, courteously, and cheerfully made each of our 90 guests feel like the "guests-of-honor" that night. And the Mother and Father of the Bride fully echo that appreciation. Tremendous evening and thanks to everyone at Chef's Palette!!
Draft beer is higher than most at $7.99 for Scotch Ale. Abbey Rd has all pints $3.50 on Thursday including Guinness. Food is pretty good but have raised prices and reduced qty. Their "Bowl of Soup" is only 5oz.
Victoria Kazmier-Mahalik
The mood was very romantic for a couple. Low Lighting. Linens. Servers young, but respectful. We started with the crab dip and pita points appetizer. It had lump crab meat and was so mouthwatering and delicious. There was more than enough to share for 4. I ordered the salmon in a curry sauce with coconut rice and it was phenomenal. . My cocktail was a fig and honey infused with thyme. And for dessert a Chambord flourless torte with raspberry sauce. This was well worth waiting for. A true end to another perfect meal. This was our early Valentine's Day dinner and he picked a good one. We will definitely be back!!!Parking: Several ADA Parking spots available in front as wellKid-friendliness: They can make anything, but older kids would be suited for this fine dining establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
J L
We each had the filet. Medium. One was medium, and the other was rare. Mine was dry. Augrautin potatoes were yummy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallops
Mark Swallow
This is just wonderful restaurant! Really GREAT food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NSA
ambiance was decent. music at the right volume to muffle others , tables in a circle facing the center slightly.the brie bites. delicious. the almonds do clump together making it a bit awkward .the chicken decent. was the special of the night but not amazing.the steak, not good. the sauce tasted like a1c steak sauce with modification and had very little mushroom flavor to it. fries over fried and limpy.
Food is always delicious, both dine in and when we order out as well. Service is wonderful and the atmosphere in the dining area is quiet and low key. Perfect spot for a dinner with friends.
Snooty. Limited options and overpriced. Ambience is nice so if price is of no concern, the food is okay if a bit bland for my taste. Service was good but not great. Felt like since we weren't running up a huge tab, we were not worth bothering about.
We visited specifically for the shrimp and grits and they did not disappoint! They were a bit spicy, but I loved it. The Mediterranean dipping trio was also really good. Service was a tad bit slow considering the restaurant wasn't full, but otherwise good. The space was a bit noisy as well. Overall, I'd definitely go back!
So thankful to have an amazing local spot to go to for great food, flawless service and a good vibe. If you are looking for it all and don't want to to drive to downtown Raleigh, come to Chef's Palette. Try the Caesar salad!! It is so good!!!
Little did I know that we had such a nice white table cloth restaurant near us. We went with a large group of people and everyone liked their dinner. I loved my shrimp and grits and the chef accommodated my desire for less andouille sausage. We had an experienced, attentive, waitress too, and they agreed to give separate checks!! In spite of our table of 10-12 people, we could all hear each other for conversation, though the restaurant was fairly full. We went back again with friends and had a fabulous evening. I loved the duck and everyone one else loved their fish. Even the house salad was delicious. And to me, the prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food and great service.
My husband and I had dinner here last night. Everything about the evening was wonderful. Great drinks, wine selection, and the food was wonderful. What topped the night off was the service, Dahlia is the consummate professional. Her timing was spot on for every aspect of the meal. She clearly puts forth a great effort to make the meal a very pleasant experience. Thanks Dahlia for making a great dinner perfect!!
The mahi fish dish was flavorful as was my husband's New York steak. The service was very good. I would be happy to dine there again.
Chefs palette has two settings within the restaurant. Its a great place if you're looking for bar type ambiance or a fine dining date. Both sides have music to match their setting. It was our delight to meet the manager Ben, he brought us to our table and made sure our waitress took good care of us. I would recommend the Grilled Salmon with curry, pineapple, coconut rice and broccolini. Amazing taste that i hadn't experienced anywhere else before. If seafood is not your preference there are plenty of options. The Chicken Francese was also phenomenal.
Wonderful restaurant in Cary, NC. Very attractive dining area with good ambiance. Steak Frites was cooked to perfection and the bordelaise sauce was absolutely delicious. My wife had the shrimp and grits which was fantastic. As good as the meal was (and it was great!) our server Kaylee was amazing. She could teach a masterclass on table service! Very friendly, attentive and helpful which made our experience that much more enjoyable. Will definitely return when we are in NC again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We held a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner/Out-of-Town-Guest Welcome Dinner for our daughter and son-in-law last Friday. We had 90 guests - the group fit perfectly in the private dining room. The appetizers were delicious (the Fried Arancinis with Cheddar and Andouille Sausage and the Mini-meatballs in Puff Pastry were a crowd favorite!). The main course selections of NY Strip Steak, Flounder, Chicken Marsala, and Butternut Squash Ravioli (and appropriate kid meal selections) gave every guest several incredibly delicious options to choose from. The alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage selections (including cocktails and mocktails) were well-stocked and addressed every taste. But what stood out over and above everything was the SERVICE. Each guest felt as if they were personally attended to - be it for food intolerances and dietary restrictions or just for an extra helping of NY Cheesecake! Every one of our guests to whom we spoke specifically pointed out how impressed they were that a group of 90 guests could be served as personally and attentively as if it were a party of 4!! A huge shout out to Julia, who managed the entire event for us impeccably, to Chef Ryan, and to Dahlia, David, Brad, Madison, and every one of the servers and staff who so professionally, courteously, and cheerfully made each of our 90 guests feel like the "guests-of-honor" that night. And the Mother and Father of the Bride fully echo that appreciation. Tremendous evening and thanks to everyone at Chef's Palette!!
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Draft beer is higher than most at $7.99 for Scotch Ale. Abbey Rd has all pints $3.50 on Thursday including Guinness. Food is pretty good but have raised prices and reduced qty. Their "Bowl of Soup" is only 5oz.
The mood was very romantic for a couple. Low Lighting. Linens. Servers young, but respectful. We started with the crab dip and pita points appetizer. It had lump crab meat and was so mouthwatering and delicious. There was more than enough to share for 4. I ordered the salmon in a curry sauce with coconut rice and it was phenomenal. . My cocktail was a fig and honey infused with thyme. And for dessert a Chambord flourless torte with raspberry sauce. This was well worth waiting for. A true end to another perfect meal. This was our early Valentine's Day dinner and he picked a good one. We will definitely be back!!!Parking: Several ADA Parking spots available in front as wellKid-friendliness: They can make anything, but older kids would be suited for this fine dining establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
We each had the filet. Medium. One was medium, and the other was rare. Mine was dry. Augrautin potatoes were yummy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallops
This is just wonderful restaurant! Really GREAT food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ambiance was decent. music at the right volume to muffle others , tables in a circle facing the center slightly.the brie bites. delicious. the almonds do clump together making it a bit awkward .the chicken decent. was the special of the night but not amazing.the steak, not good. the sauce tasted like a1c steak sauce with modification and had very little mushroom flavor to it. fries over fried and limpy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brie Bites