The Chef and I

Name: The Chef and I
Address: 1922 Adelicia St, Nashville, TN, United States, 37212
Telephone: (615) 305-4869
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

3032 Reviews

$31 to $50

Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (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
Website
http://www.thechefandinashville.com/
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

Location
1922 Adelicia St, Nashville, TN 37212
Neighbourhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Bread ServiceUS$16.00
house made bread with two seasonal butters and an herb oil
- For FourUS$24.00
Chef's Soup of the DayUS$12.00
our daily creation served with a grilled parmesan bread baton
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and House BaconUS$17.00
thinly shredded brussels sautéed crispy with caramelized onions and our house cured bacon lardons, finished with lemon, parmesan, apple cider glaze, and whipped goat cheese
Caramelized Cauliflower with Local Whipped Goat CheeseUS$16.00
whipped goat cheese atop crispy focaccia with our house pistachio pesto, roasted cauliflower florets, finished with candied pecans and local honey
Burrata and PeachesUS$15.00
in season peaches with parma ham, brown butter almond praline, peach jam and brioche
Elote and Kentucky Butter LettuceUS$16.00
roasted sweet corn, tomato and avocado tossed with a green goddess lime crema
Watermelon and Arugula SaladUS$15.00
seasonal diced watermelon and peppery arugula tossed with a honey infused olive oil and then finished with cotija cheese and candied pecans

The Chef's Tasting

Five Course TastingUS$95.00
Wine Pairing Accompaniment
Seven Course TastingUS$125.00
Wine Pairing Accompaniment
Mojo Tennessee TroutUS$38.00
Cuban style marinated trout with drunken black beans, garlic tomato basmati rice and mango salsa
Smoked Elk RackUS$50.00
A rack of bone-in farm raised elk with a Spanish chorizo corn relish, roasted fingerling potatoes and a cilantro chive puree
Memphis Style Dry Rubbed PheasantUS$48.00
Half of a pheasant roasted, dry rubbed and served accompanied by oven roasted fingerling potatoes and a cucumber, red onion and heirloom tomato salad in a lemon citronette
Pesto Linguine with Roasted MushroomsUS$35.00
Linguine folded with our house pistachio pesto, blistered tomato, and duck confit
Black Peppercorn SteakUS$47.00
Peppercorn crusted tri-tip steak with white cheddar popcorn grits, fire roasted haricot vert and a tomato ragu

What 3,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Chef and I offers a truly "amazing" dining experience with its unique tasting menus and engaging chefs. Guests rave about the "delicious" food and "excellent" service, making it perfect for special occasions. Notable highlights include the Chef's Table seating and accommodating staff. However, some have noted inconsistencies in service and ambiance.

3,032 Reviews

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paul
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. The food was amazing and the service was outstanding. So sad that you are closing.
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Amber
VIP
Nashville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My all time favorite restaurant. Love the atmosphere and the staff is amazing!
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Alice
VIP
Dallas
42 reviews
1.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Really not surprised that this restaurant is closing. Food was not edible at all. Why does everything have to have cheese on it? Halibut with cheese? Definitely do not think the chef is trained but more of a cook. Sadly lost a lot with the gift voucher we had. Very very disappointed and don’t know why good ingredients are not respected. Anyway they are closing so that’s why!
The Chef and IResponded on December 22, 2024
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin is a type of delicious pumpkin, not a type of cheese. It is an odd name for a vegetable, but we didn't name it. I'm guessing it was some farmer. There is no cheese with our halibut. Thanks!
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Valerie
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The tasting menu described seven courses, five being meat and one fish. We were served four courses, one “palette cleanser”, and one “sweet treat”, with only one dish being meat
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Mark
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Came here on Monday 12/16 based on my brother’s recommendation. Enjoyed a memorable meal with excellent service by our waitress and got to interact with the chef of the day. It was a nice experience and I appreciated the way both talked us through the 5 course tasting menu. Loved the rabbit dish and the filet mignon add on in place of the lamb rack. My two favorites though all the dishes were very good. Had the option of 5 or 7 course but had to stop at 5 to leave room for desert. Mmmm. The only drawback was that the restaurant recently announced they would be closing at the end of the year. Wish they could remain open for the next time we come to Nashville, but hope they will find a new venture to visit.
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Amanda
Nashville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My boyfriend and I were really looking forward to the bread making class at the Chef & I as a date night for our anniversary. This class was NOTHING like it was advertised on the website. We were NOT: 1. Taught how to “make sourdough working with yeast;” 2. Provided with “portable cooking stations;” 3. Taught “tips, tricks, and skills” at any point; or 4. Guaranteed “a reservation to dine [with them].” Blake, the instructor, not only looked detached, but seemed irritated and bored. Honestly, calling him an instructor is a stretch. There was little to no instruction whatsoever, as if we were inconveniencing him by being there. Somehow I gave more instruction to the people around me than Blake did the entire class. I wish I could give 0 stars. Such a waste of time and especially money. When I saw there was an element of sourdough listed when reserving the class, I was so excited, but unfortunately sourdough wasn’t even mentioned during the class, as if they thought we’d forgotten what we signed up and paid for. We made focaccia bread and a compound butter. Anyone can mix softened butter with aromatics and herbs. I didn’t spend $150 for flavorless bread and butter. We weren’t given enough time for the bread to rise so it was dense and undercooked in the middle and overcooked on the top/outside. There weren’t enough bowls, whisks, oil, flour, scales, and supplies for each person. This was not a cheap class, yet they couldn’t afford to provide enough utensils and supplies! As upsetting as it is that a local business is closing, I can understand why. We left with the flavorless focaccia, that wasn’t even given time to cool, and knew we’d never go back. This was such a disappointing and inexcusably expensive experience. Wish I could get my money back.
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Edward
VIP
Chicago
180 reviews
5.0
180 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
excellent food met chefs who explained some of their specialties, enjoyed the chance to chat with them servers were friendly helpful and took great care of us we will definitely return and bring our visitors
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Cierra
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Anthony was amazing during our cooking experience! We have already looked at upcoming dates to plan our next cooking experience! 10/10 recommend
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Angela
Charleston
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
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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Linda
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
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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1922 Adelicia St, Nashville, TN 37212

Additional information

Cross Street
20th Ave
Neighbourhood
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
Regional American (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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thechefandinashville.com/
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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Shareable Creations

Bread ServiceUS$16.00

Chef's Soup of the DayUS$12.00

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and House BaconUS$17.00

Caramelized Cauliflower with Local Whipped Goat CheeseUS$16.00

Burrata and PeachesUS$15.00

Elote and Kentucky Butter LettuceUS$16.00

Watermelon and Arugula SaladUS$15.00

The Chef's Tasting

Five Course TastingUS$95.00

Seven Course TastingUS$125.00

Mojo Tennessee TroutUS$38.00

Smoked Elk RackUS$50.00

Memphis Style Dry Rubbed PheasantUS$48.00

Pesto Linguine with Roasted MushroomsUS$35.00

Black Peppercorn SteakUS$47.00

What 3,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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