Chefs & Table

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   Jen

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a great experience. It was my hubby's 68th birthday. Since he is 50% Italian, I thought it would be fun and informative to attend with the special chef from Italy. We were not disappointed. It was our first time and we will definitely do it again! Wonderful atmosphere, great people to dine with, the food was beautifully prepared and delicious! Thanks for bringing such an amazing dining experience to the Big Island!
   

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   Elena

   San Francisco

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic one of a kind experience! Thank you for great hospitality!
   

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   Kathleen

   Hawaii

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fine Dining in Kailua Kona IS possible. Unless youʻre staying at or driving (up to an hour) to a high end resort, there are few options. Open Table provides flexible, unique and a variety of "pop-up" dinners created by acclaimed Chefs who know and deliver "fine dining". While the location remains the same, chefs transform the experience through their creations that often include farm-to-table ingredients. While some may balk at the price per person, the total includes tax and tip which weʻve calculated to be the same as or less than the final tab at a high end restaurant. Highly recommend this dining extravaganza, you wonʻt be disappointed. The workshops offered by top chefs are also top notch, whether it knife sharpening, how to select, prep, and serve ahi tuna or making pasta, chefs are knowledgeable, take the time to work with you, and the end result is confidence to be able to take it to the next step and replicate what youʻve learned in class.
   

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   Melody

   Hawaii

   15 reviews

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   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on November 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Chefs and Table is a retail shop that has pop up dining experiences 2-3 times per month. It is a community table situation and a great way to meet people. The chefs that the owner brings in have strong reputations in the restaurant industry. This is a way you know you can trust that it will be a great meal. In the past, there have been some meals that did not feel as worth the price, but it seems they’ve worked out the kinks with more courses and better drink parings. It is definitely something I’d recommend to both locals and visitors since our dining options are so limited in Kona. You can find the details for their up coming dinners on their website. I’m already looking to book my next one.
   

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   AnnaFunk

   Hawaii

   47 reviews

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   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on September 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a cool experience! I loved the night t knowing what to expect for the food and the fancy kitchen shopping options they had! I have never seen such beautiful cookware in my life I swear!!!!
   

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   Michael

   Detroit

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on August 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were looking for a new experience and found it! The owners are very knowledgeable and love to highlight talent while providing opportunities to clients and staff. We chose the kitchen seating before arriving, which were lightly cushioned, swivel, comfortable counter stools with backs. We sat at a u-shaped table setting with a total of 8 people facing the kitchen, as the chefs prepared every course. In the future, we will select traditional seating. It was gorgeous and seemed to have similar detail benefits of the meal as the kitchen atmosphere. Our menu was so delicious and highlighted locally sourced food with a Mexican flare! Portions looked small, but with so many courses, we left satisfied. Each presentation was gorgeous with thoughtful tiny details and flavors carefully considered. Thank you for the wonderful experience Chef Joe and staff! Our chef, Joe Mooney, and staff, were well prepared and fast! Our service of 9 courses (pre-dinner refreshing drink included) was completed in less than 2 hours. Length of the meal all depends on the chef! Great Job Chefs & Table staff and owners. A special shout out to Chelsea for being the sweet, thoughtful person she is—Cherry on the top!
   

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   David

   Hawaii

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience! Tasty food, a fun community table and friendly service.
   

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   James

   Hawaii

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my third time to 'Chefs and Table' for their guest chef tasting events. The first was in May for Chef Ricky of the Sooper Secret Izakaya in Honolulu which was amazing! The incredible flavors and the fun atmosphere he created made for an awesome evening. On tuesday night I experienced chef Ki of Bar Maze which is also in Honolulu. He was nominated for a James Beard and his food was on point! Completely different style from the other chefs and incredibly delicious! It was so much fun watching the chefs in their element creating courses one right after another. I am looking forward to seeing which chef they bring in next!
   

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   David

   New York City

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on August 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Chef James Watt prepared the best multicourse meal we have every had on the Big ISland. The wine pairings were excellent, service was great, it was just a perfect evening!
   

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    KimT

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great evening last night at the Chef's & Table. Passionate about their craft of superb flavors in every dish. Everything was cooked to perfection and tender--sauces were out-of-this-world, as well. Butt sore after three hours in the hard chairs--maybe a cushion would help? Staff was perfect in every way and extremely engaging. One of the best dinners I have had on the island in years!
    

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