The Chef's Restaurant

4.6 ( 252 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
13329 TN-28, Whitwell, TN 37397, United States
+1 423-658-0333

The Chef's Restaurant, located in the heart of Whitwell, TN, is a cherished family dining spot that truly represents the essence of homestyle cooking. Reviewers have lauded the welcoming ambiance, noting how the proprietors actively engage with patrons, creating a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of dining at home. Customer Jana Boyd highlights the standout "Surf and Turf" burger, describing it as a melt-in-your-mouth delight, while Ken Buchele appreciates the rustic charm of the kitchen table service and generous portions of their fried catfish with perfectly seasoned sides.

This hidden gem has garnered applause for its affordability, especially with lunch specials that offer exceptional value, such as Kathy Berninger's meat-and-three for just $8.25, alongside sweet iced tea—a classic Southern treat. Additionally, Randy Swain's seafood dinner showcases the restaurant's careful approach to flavor, with well-prepared shrimp and crab cakes that strike a perfect balance of zest and richness.

Overall, The Chef's Restaurant shines as a community pillar, combining great food, friendly service, and an inviting environment. It’s a must-visit for anyone passing through, promising a memorable dining experience that feels just like home.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Has all you can eat
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts cheques
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Reviews For The Chef's Restaurant

Jana Boyd
Jun 27,2025
What a GEM of a restaurant! Stacy is absolutely amazing at keeping the whole place going out front! The chefs and everyone else could not do a better job either ! The “ Surf and turf” Burger.....Amazing....It absolutely melts in your mouth.
Scott Maine
Jun 2,2025
This is a really great restaurant! I only wish I had discovered it earlier.
Ken Buchele
May 25,2025
This is a homespun kind of place where you get served at a kitchen table. Nothing fancy, just really nice people and really good food. We had the fried catfish and the grilled catfish entrees. Sides of greens, hush puppies, were perfect. Portions generous. It is small, and parking is limited. It must be a local gem because carry out orders were being picked up constantly (probably why parking is tight - people waiting for orders), yet the kitchen sent our food out in good time. Would definitely stop back if in the area again.
Kathy Berninger
May 16,2025
This place is so cozy. The owners are cooking in the back and the waitress is one of the best. You must try if your in Whitwell , Tennessee. Their Fried Catfish is amazing. And their lunch specials are well priced at 8.25 for a Meat and 3 vegetables plus sweet iced Tea. Can't beat this place.
Randy Swain
May 1,2025
I had the seafood dinner and my wife had the shrimp. We both had the coleslaw. The breading on the shrimp was just right. The crabcake had jalapeno in them but it didn’t overpower it, just enough to flavor it. The fish and my scallops was just about right. Stop in and enjoy the experience. Everyone knew each other there.
Scott Lin
Apr 26,2025
Got the cheeseburger fries and cherry coke. Food was great and staff was friendly. Loved seeing the old style restaurant
Idiedmobile gaming
Mar 23,2025
This place was great! Nice inviting atmosphere. Very friendly staff. The star of course was the food. The Chef's ultimate stuffed burger!? What!? This huge burger was stuffed with jalapenos, cheese, onions, and more. Topped with more mozzarella cheese and A1 sauce, along with the normal fix'ns. There was no way to finish it. However this thing was seasoned and cooked perfectly, and oozed cheese and juices. The chili cheese fries were the ideal companion to this monument to burger perfection.
Dawn Smack
Mar 5,2025
Fine comfort food. Our country fried steaks were delicious. Breading was crispy and light. Every side was tasty.

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