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    Fresh Chef Kitchen

    4.5 (350 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    99 cent mimosas on Saturday morning
    Lindsey T.

    The reviews were good, so we came for breakfast after a 5K. It wasn't crowded. The servers were so friendly and attentive. Good music. 99 cent mimosas on Saturday mornings. Food was yummy. Would definitely come back & highly recommend!

    Salmon Wrap with Fries
    Mark C.

    First time at this establishment and it was a really good experience. The inside was warm and inviting. We stopped in for lunch while shopping near by. The servers were quite pleasant and very attentive. The food was fresh, abundant and the quality was very good. The inside seems more like an upscale restaurant, which I was worried about for lunch but the prices seemed very reasonable. I had the salmon wrap with fries ($15) and the presentation was great and I only ate half given its size. Great value in my mind. The fries were thin and crispy (Yum!) and quite tasty, haven't had that in a long time, brought back fond memories. The manager stopped by and greeted us(nice touch) and offered us a free dessert option! My only criticism would be I also tried the clam chowder soup and it was not very good. It was thin (not a lot of flavor) and had too many large potatoes and lacked clams(I maybe saw a couple?). I was expecting a tasty rich soup with flavor, unfortunately It was lacking a lot. We will be back to try other things however. Give this place a try.

    Swallow R.

    Their New York strip steak is packed with flavor and has the perfect balance of tenderness and chew. The char on the outside gives it a nice crisp bite. The peppercorn sauce adds a bold kick that pairs well with the steak. I would definitely order it again.

    Blackened salmon kale salad
    Keith S.

    Fresh Chef is awesome, the food is fantastic, the service is fast and friendly. If you are in the area you owe it to yourself to stop by and get something to eat, or even if you have to go out of your way it's well worth the trip. I've yet to have anything form here that hasn't been amazing! The cajun pasta with blackened chicken has been my favorite so far, but I'm looking forward to trying other dishes.

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    Great local place. Have been there a few times. Food is great. Friendly staff. Would def recommend.

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    The food, the variety, freshness, is always good. The salad, chickensalads, chicken dishes are great. I've never had a bad meal there.

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    Tasty food, friendly atmosphere. Enjoyed the daily specials. Wished the menu had a wider variety of options.

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    The food is always well prepared and fairly priced. They have a menu with many choices. The service always meets expectations.

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    Our favorite restaurant! We come here at least once a week. Try the kale salad with salmon!!

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    Love the kale salad with Salmon! My kids love the food. Very healthy and high quality.

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    Good food and service, nice local place to go. Dine on or take out offered. Kale salad is excellent.

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