The Restaurant At Meadowood

Oh my word! My sweetheart got us a reservation at the Chef's Table in the Kitchen, and were we ever treated to every conceivable delight the restaurant has to offer!? I'm really sorry I can't tell you much, as things were very rapid-fire as staff brought one thing and then another, and we were treated to bits of delightfulness that were "extra" of what went out to the tables in the dining room. This place is worthy of the most special occasion, and I was extremely fortunate that my significant other wanted to share an evening with me, and The Restaurant at Meadowood. Just look at these photos and try not to find your mouth watering!

Wholeheartedly deserves all three of its Michelin stars. Unlike other restaurants of this caliber that I have visited the restaurant at Meadowood focuses on presenting ingredients in their whole and nearly complete form. The creativity and effort that goes into each dish is stunning. Service operated like a highly coordinated and well-oiled machine. The parking can be a bit difficult if there is another event like a wedding taking place at the same time. Plus tax and tip a bit over $700 makes this a place that I will only visit once every decade or so but I'm glad that I came.

We had dinner inside the kitchen and got to see the disciplined team work and skilled chefs working side-by-side. The best part was perhaps actually engaging with the waiters and cooks as they were all stellar people with interesting backgrounds. We had fun conversations alongside excellent food. The atmosphere of having dinner inside the kitchen is special and I've only done this at Alexander Steakhouse before in the past when they were still doing it. Head and sous are also very involved with their craft, was totally involved the whole time with perfecting each dish... Would definitely recommend due to fine dining and service.

One of the most beautiful dining rooms and kitchens I’ve ever had the pleasure dining in. The dining room faces out into the Forrest and you really get he feel for cuisine which focuses on foraging for ingredient in the area. Service was top notch, staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Wine and cocktail list was extensive. The food however was lacking in my opinion. I can’t fault the execution or technique but the flavor combinations for many of he dishes we not to my liking. And the foraged ingredients....some should have stayed in a the forest. I do understand the philosophy and concept of foraging, but if the produce isn’t up to standard or unavailable from foraging, I’d rather source from farmers and producers instead of risk sticking to foraging for the sake of it. But then again this was my first time dining in a restaurant whose focus foraging and may have unreasonable expectations before coming here.