I came here for my friend's birthday dinner and Ryan was my server and he was great explaining the menu and the food and service is awesome! It's a 3 course meal so you choose appetizer, entree and dessert!

On my birthday I had a reservation and the restaurant is located on the iconic Wintergarden downtown strip. The establishment is inside of a 1920s hotel and somewhat gives the vibe of a speakeasy. Once entering, you'll see the more casual portion of the interior but the hostess guided us to a back room within the hotel. Lots of stained glass and colonial furniture, refreshing to see in a world of modernism dystopia. The seating arrangements in the back were more intimate but still had the classic feel to it. Our waiters gave us a run down of the menu which was prefixed with 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 3 desserts to choose from. I picked the Foie Gras with the blueberry compote as my first course. The presentation was impeccable, almost looked like a painting and well arranged. The taste resembled somewhat of a savory blueberry toast. My partner received the scallops with butternut squash purée and it was the perfect ratio of flavors. My entree was the Mahi Mahi with Bok Choy, it had slight lemony tinge to it but the fish was cooked flawlessly. My boyfriend got them Ribeye which fell off the bone, extremely tender and probably the largest portion on the menu. For desert, I selected the New York cheesecake, the execution of the dish was immaculate but I prefer my comrades instead. He ordered the Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée and it tasted uncannily like a brownie. I chose an alcoholic drink as well and it was strong. Unlike South Florida fine dining (I'm from Broward), I was pleasantly surprised that I left Chef's Table full. All the dishes were a exquisite culmination of flavors. Worth every penny and it wasn't that pricey for 2 people. Should be Michelin starred for sure.

Food: Starting on July 1st, guests can take advantage of their Tasting Room Date Night Experience at $75 per couple, which is basically a three-course prix fixe dinner with optional wine pairings. - First course: the Pan Seared Scallops (2 large ones) had a perfect golden-brown crust and were paired with a watercress salad, which I love and think goes very well with buttery seafood. 5 stars. - Second course: I was initially told that the Fish of The Day was swordfish, which I wasn't very thrilled about, but ordered anyway. I was pleasantly surprised when the waiter told me that they ran out of swordfish and asked me if I would be okay with halibut. I agreed right away since halibut is one of my favorite types of white fish. The halibut's texture was good but the fish itself could have been seasoned better, so I added salt and pepper to it, which worked. Fish was accompanied by risotto and blackeyed beans. While the risotto was creamy (though not heavy) and tasty, I would never pair fish with blackeyed beans and, indeed, was not a fan of the combination. 3 stars. - Third course: I don't usually pick creme brulee when given different options for dessert, but the fact that this one was a Coconut Creme Brulee made me curious. And it did not disappoint: the coconut flavor made it a very unique desert indeed. Since the creme brulee on its own is quite fatty, I'm of the opinion that the generous portion of whipped cream on top could have been left out of the plate. 5 stars. Service: our waiter was fabulous! From offering to sample red and white wine and making suggestions to describing each course on the menu in more detail, he was able to leave a lasting impression with his emotional intelligence, knowledge of the business/menu, and sense of humor. The young lady serving bread was also very friendly and made sure we had warm bread the entire night. Ambiance: The restaurant is on the first floor of The Historic Edgewater Hotel, which, according to its website, opened in 1927 and "has undergone a historic restoration to provide guests with as much of the original 1927 ambiance as possible". Its facade hints at the elegance awaiting inside. As I stepped into this restaurant, I was immediately transported back in time to the grandeur of an earlier era. The restaurant has separate smaller rooms which makes it even more unique. We passed by the hotel's reception to access our table, which was located in a small room in the back, with only 3 tables total, and right next to the kitchen. There were no walls or doors between the room and the kitchen so I was able to see from very close all the kitchen activity. While I would usually mind seating that close to the kitchen (looking at how food is made in a restaurant would usually be a mood killer for me), I actually enjoyed watching the organized chaos this time.

I didn't know you had to book in advance for the chefs table- special reservation. We just had a regular reservation I suppose. So we sat outside because inside was very chilly. Service was great. There was another group that was causing a problem in the restaurant so our orders got ignored. So we sat with our fries for a long time and entrees took forever. The chef came out to apologize. In the end, they comped our steak. I would definitely go back here again. I want to do the actual chefs table. The menu otherwise looks awesome. So many things I would eat. Bring a jacket. It's chilly inside. Parking is along the street and it's plentiful. It's right next to a cute hotel. In fact, the bathroom is through the hotel.

I visited the Chef's Table this past weekend in Celebration of my wife's birthday. We did the Chef's Table 3 course dinner with wine pairing. Let's start with the cheese plate. This was not included but sounded too good to pass up. Double creamed Brie, manchego with guava, Gouda and honey... and a few others. Served with small crostinis, it was absolutely delicious and quite filling. Fresh baked dinner rolls with butter were provided, and fresh and steaming hot they were. The first course was the mushroom and chive crepe tort... DELICIOUS. My wife hates mushrooms but stepped outside her comfort zone based on the description and absolutely loved it. It was a paired with Montpellier Pinot Noir. I drink a lot of burgundy so I knew this was a common pairing, but the wine itself was ok at best yet still good enough to balance the richness of the torte. Course two was a rack of lamb with a polenta cake and eggplant purée. It was paired with the St. Cosme Rhône Villages. I actually love this wine and drink it quite often as it's pretty affordable when I don't want to buy a Chataneuf du Pape. The lamb however was undercooked. I asked for medium rare and it was definitely on the rare side. I was already getting full so I didn't send it back. But I was a bit disappointed with the temperature. I powered through and enjoyed the polenta cake. My wife asked for medium and got more of a medium rare as well.... Solid pairing aside from the lamb. Course three was a deconstructed lemon cheesecake. It was good. Nothing special, but good. The pairing however was exquisite ... a late harvest torrontes. Great pairing. Our server was great, enthusiastic, and clearly studied the pairings carefully.... as he was able to describe the flavor profiles of the wines and their interaction with the food before serving. The ambience was great, nice, and quiet. I'm glad we made an early reservation as it started to fill up when we were leaving. We will be back. If not for the lamb it would have been a 5 star review.

I can't believe I've never written a review. My husband and I have been coming here since 2013 for their creative seasonal dishes. The Chef's Table only has a set tasting menu of 3 options to choose from for starters, entre, and a desert. Portion sizes are just right, presentation is picture perfect, and the flavor of the food is exceptional. You also have the option to choose a wine pairing of three wines picked by the chef to pair with each portion of the meal. I highly recommend it. The service is top notch, and you can expect to receive 5 start treatment. The restaurant's small intimate setting in the kitchen area makes this experience great for special occasions.

We've heard many great things about this place, so we decided to try it and celebrate our anniversary. It's located in the back of the tasting room, which I've eaten at several times and highly recommend. They offer a chef's table selection menu. You have about three choices from each course. We loved everything we had, and it was an elevated food experience worthy of 5-stars. We started with a Mushroom torte and some ravioli, followed by the duck and the most delicious pork ribeye I've ever had! Unfortunately, the gnocchi it came with was slightly burnt, but since everything else was fantastic, I'll consider this an oversight. We finished with crème brûlée and bread pudding for dessert. You can also opt for the wine pairing, but we just got a bottle of wine to share. Our server was down to earth, not pushy about anything, and the environment was very relaxed and pleasant. Where we sat, I could watch the kitchen staff preparing the meals. I'm glad we chose to celebrate our anniversary there. It was a perfect place for our special night!