Chef's Palette

Dalia was our waitress she was amazing. The food was also amazing. We came for my boyfriend’s birthday and they gave him a little cheesecake slice with a sparkler. Such a cute place with amazing food and staff.

All 5 stars across the board. From the service we received from Brad. It was our first time here and he made everything so seamless and was well versed on the menu. Not to mention he asked the chef to put a tomato spin on the mussels with were to die for. Pls go here you will not regret it.

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!!!

Amazing service, food and atmosphere. Food had lots of flavors and presentation was world class. Not to mention the service by Morgan was the best I have ever seen. Highly recommended for couples, family and gatherings.

We sat at the bar, first time since we moved into the neighborhood 4 years ago. The meals are consistently excellent, very tasty. The drinks are always as ordered. The service is exceptional. Our server at the bar was Natalie and she didn’t mess a step. Also, the other bartender, Andrew, was there to make sure we had what we needed. We feel so fortunate to have such a fine restaurant close by with excellent service that always delivers on all levels. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Delicious food with a great selection of yummy options. Very friendly service from everyone we interacted with from the greeters to our server to the bartender. Highly recommend this place! So glad it's nearby us - we are looking forward to coming back!

My first visit to Chef's Palette in Cary,NC. I took my clients there for dinner and it was great. All of our meals were cooked to perfection, and the dessert was amazing. If you're in the area make stop in you will love it. ❤

I cannot recommend this place enough. I take my family here to enjoy a solid meal at least 2-3 times a month. Anything on the menu is excellent rather it’s the bar menu or full.

We’ve (the family) have been going to Chef’s Palette for many years. One of the consistent has been the service. I’ve seen servers come and go but that one consistent person there has been Dalia. She has always and continues to be the face of the restaurant. We continue to go there not only for the great food but the exceptional service provided by Dalia. Truly if it wasn’t for Dalia we wouldn’t make the drive, there are many restaurants with good food but not great service. We will continue to support this local eatery because of the great service Dalia provides always attentive, friendly, caring and that wonderful smile that makes you feel welcomed. Thank you Dalia for your dedication.

This is our favorite neighborhood bar and restaurant. The service is always the best and the food is consistently delicious. We usually sit at the bar and Andrew, Natalie and Sydney are all on top of their game. Our drinks are served immediately when we come in and they continue to offer excellent service through out our dining experience. Julia, the bar manager and Ben, the general manager are both very welcoming and the hostess stand is always ready to greet you with a smile. Again, our favorite weekly dining place, you really need to come visit them, and you’ll understand why this is our favorite dining place.❤

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.

We had an amazing experience at Chef's Palette this past week. Their bartender Natalie was absolutely amazing and had lots of great recommendations for allergen friendly options. She suggested the short rib for my husband, and he said it was by far the best short rib he has ever had. I had the gluten free shrimp and grits and the creamy spicy cajun sauce was incredible! The food and drinks were delicious and the atmosphere and service were even better. Will definitely be returning to visit Chef's and Natalie again!

First time at Chef’s Palette and it was a 10/10! We sat at the bar with Natalie and she gave us the best recommendations and the right amount of attention. We started with Brie Bites, I had the Shrimp & Grits, and my boyfriend had the Flounder. You can tell they put love into all of their dishes and the cocktails were unique. We will be back!

We’ve been going here for many years. They consistently have great food & great staff. We are always happy to have Sammy as our server! He’s the perfect amount of attentive and so friendly and kind. I really love their newer mocktail menu too!

Don’t be fooled by the low key atmosphere - the food is incredible! The staff was incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive. The service was fast. Most importantly, the food was DELICIOUS. We’ve been to a lot of different restaurants around Raleigh that have a much more high class atmosphere where the food wasn’t nearly as delicious. Extra props to the staff members who could be seen washing down the chairs and fixing wobbly chairs with a power drill. This place seems like the owners treat their staff well and the chef cares about putting out high quality exceptional food. 10/10 would recommend this hidden gem.

This undoubtedly is one of the finest restaurants in the area. My wife and I have "been around the block" a little, so to speak. Long ago, our international friends laid out the parameters of what a good restaurant should have - that dining should be an experience - that it's not just about the food.

We both love to cook.. I'm the bread / grille / griddle guy and my wife cooks everything else. We sometimes compete for kitchen time so it's nice, once in a while, to enjoy an 'out of our kitchen' experience. You know what I mean!

The food and wine, of course, were outstanding. Dalila (sp?) was our server and we got to meet April, one of the owners. We can be a bit snobbish I hate to say: If we feel rushed, if the food is not so great or seems to have sat under the hot lamps too long, or if we have to ask for things that should have been provided, we tend not to go back. No issues here. Everything was superb and well presented. Even the coffee was great!

Don't be fooled by the unassuming location of this hidden local gem. We've lived a few miles away for years and saw it in passing all the time, but never thought to check it out. Well, some of our friends recommended it to us, so now I'm passing on that good recommendation (and also quietly kicking myself for not trying it sooner!!).

First of all, the entire staff is very welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere is chill (love the chicken paintings and the music was excellent). Second, but really first, the FOOD!!! Holy cats, everything we had was absolutely delicious! The brie bites were out of this world, with 3 different saucing choices, they're like an elevated, light mozzarella stick, but SO much better! My wife had the pan-seared flounder and it literally meted on your mouth! I had the steak fries and the strip was cooked perfectly and the fries were crispy and delicious. Everything was so good, we pushed the envelope and got the key lime pie for dessert. Holy moly, it was a substantial slice and tasted absolutely heavenly.
It was a great place to take my boo for an impromptu dinner date (I made the reservation online earlier in the day and it was super easy). We enjoyed the whole experience, our server David was awesome, and we will DEFINITELY be going back!
10/10, totally recommend!

After our first visit to Chef’s palette it wasn’t long until we found ourselves to be regulars. Morgan is the absolute best! And somehow recognized us after waiting on us one time. We’ve been lucky enough to have her most of the time we come for dinner. My favorite is the chicken fried chicken. Just the right level of upscale dining meets delicious food cooked with love.

We ate here on a Tuesday night. We were seated quickly. Our server, David, was knowledgeable, kind, and attentive.

We ordered the Chicken Francese, Shrimp and Grits, a mocktail, and the Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake. All were delicious! We would come back here again because the atmosphere and food were so great. Out of everything we ordered, the grits were my favorite.

First time visiting the restaurant. Very lively and friendly atmosphere on the bar side. My wife and I were seated at a table and we had an awesome time. Our server Morgan was spectacular. She not only made great recommendations, but was also super attentive, friendly and had a wonderful attitude even on a busy Friday night. Definitely added to the experience. The food and drinks were all done well and very enjoyable. All staff that we interacted with also provide wonderful service. Looking forward to visiting again soon!