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About Chef's Palette

Chef’s Palette is a warm, upscale American restaurant in Cary, NC, located at 3460 Ten-Ten Rd Suite #118, Cary, NC 27518.

Known for updated takes on classic American cuisine, Chef’s Palette offers a welcoming bright interior, cozy and romantic ambiance, and a trendy, upmarket dining experience that attracts locals and visitors searching for the best restaurants in Cary, NC.

Guests enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, catering, and table service, plus outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, and on-site service. The menu features comfort food, healthy options, small plates, alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, spirits, great wine, great cocktails, great coffee, and a great beer selection, along with live music and local specialties.

Chef’s Palette is also a top choice for solo dining, lunch spots, dinner reservations, and brunch reservations in Cary, NC, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom, plus Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, and a bar on site.

Highly rated at 4.60 out of 5 from 1,318 reviews, Chef’s Palette is a standout destination for American dining in Cary, NC. To book a table or enjoy Chef’s Palette’s American restaurant experience in Cary, NC, call +1 919-267-6011.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (1318 reviews)
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Chef's Palette interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

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Candice E Eisberg

Candice E Eisberg

9 months ago

We are so happy with the food, accommodations, and service at the Chef’s Palette! We hosted a baby shower at the event and we had a wonderful time. The food was perfect, and the service was prompt. Everybody had wonderful things to say about the venue and the food. . I, myself, I had the shrimp wrap. Most of our team ordered the basil pasta. Of course there was a large group that ordered the fish and chips! Everything was perfect.

Anne Zhao

Anne Zhao

year ago

We had a great date night here. Our server David was wonderful. Everything we ordered was delicious. The sauce from the mussels was so freaking good that I had the sauce to go and used it to make linguine at home. Cocktails were also excellent. The daily special cherry whisky sour and off-menu painkiller were my favorites. The place was hidden in a small neighborhood mall and the indoor ambiance was very intimate and romantic. We will be coming back for sure.

C. E.

C. E.

3 months ago

My Filet steak was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth!! I ordered my filet steak medium rare. Probably one of the best steaks that I have ever eaten. The fingerling potatoes were ok. I took those home in a to go box since I wanted to save room for the white chocolate pumpkin dessert which they were out of. The waitresses on the non bar side on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 6pm did an awesome job! It was nice that the hostess chipped in to help pick up plates etc when she wasnt busy. The smoked salmon deviled eggs were awesome! Very nice presentation with all our dishes!

N Jones

N Jones

9 months ago

This is a genuine, sit down diner spot, so don't expect a fast meal. Great for a date. Wonderful service. Genuinely interested in making sure you have a wonderful meal. We started with the parmesean custard appetiser and were very, very pleased. I had the duck. Loved it! Husband had the flounder topped with crab. It was INCREDIBLE! The mocktails are the new style - low sugar content. Some might think them a bit sour, but they are very nice. We came from out of town. We will genuinely come again!

Aries C.

Aries C.

11 months ago

First time eating here so I didn’t know what to expect. Went during lunch so it was seat yourself, however, it wasn’t long before the bartender came to greet us. She was very pleasant and accommodating. The music was great and not too loud. Everything was clean with no weird smells. The food was 10/10 must have again! I will definitely be back! Maybe for dinner next time!

Allie Sandoval

Allie Sandoval

8 months ago

We visited The Chef’s Palette for the first time to celebrate an anniversary. Every dish was delicious, the server - Kaylee - was kind and knowledgeable, and we had a lovely evening. I can’t believe this gem of a restaurant has been around for years and it took me so long to discover it! Can’t wait to go back.

Derek

Derek

7 months ago

My wife and I went here for our anniversary this year. They greeted us saying "Happy Anniversary!" Our table even had a little happy anniversary card on it when we were seated. They also gave us a free dessert, which was unexpected. So, they made the occasion special in that way. Our waiter was good, not great but, he did his job. Personally, I feel he could have come around a little bit more to check on us but, that's just me. Also, he didn't tell us anything about the menu in advance, like things that were not available or specials. Only after I ordered did he tell us what I had ordered was sold out. So, only a minor disappointment there. We ordered drinks from their specialty menu and they were great. Our appetizers were fantastic, although we felt there was a little too much salmon on the Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs but, still very good. However, the Seared Tuna Wontons were phenomenal. I ordered the Beef Short Rib and my wife got the Mustard Marinated Pork Tenderloin. At first, I was only slightly disappointed that there was only one, lone short rib served but, after tasting said short rib, that disappointment melted away. And much like my disappointment, the short rib and potatoes were melt in your mouth delicious and the carrots were cooked to perfection! The short rib pulled apart with very little effort and the pan jus added a rich, velvety compliment to it all. The Pork tenderloin was very well seasoned, not overpowering but also not underwhelming. My wife's only complaints were, the pork was slightly dry and the corn pudding lacked a palate pleasing flavor. Other than that, she was very pleased as well. Our complimentary dessert was a NY style cheese cake with whipped cream and a raspberry compote, which was very good as well. Although, not something to write home about. To my surprise, this little excursion didn't set us back a whole lot. It was actually very affordable, in the $150 - $200 range after tax and tip. For 2 appetizers, 3 specialty cocktails,

Brenda

Brenda

3 months ago

The food and service were both excellent. Beef medallions were soooo flavorful. Nice variety seafood platter. Very good unique drinks. Generous dessert portion.

nrgriffi6565

nrgriffi6565

8 months ago

Ashley did a great job! They were able to notify us when there was a risk for allergen cross-contamination and kept everybody happy and safe. The Steak was cooked beautifully, and the brie bites went perfectly with the almonds and pepper jelly. Definitely worth a stop and we'll certainly be returning. Thanks for a great dinner!

Priscilla Garcia

Priscilla Garcia

3 months ago

It takes a lot for me to come and review a place on google, but this dining experience was worth it. In a time when dining experiences almost always seem to fall short Chef’s Palatte brought their A game! The atmosphere was amazing! The server was knowledgeable and very personable! And the food was out of this world. The drinks were phenomenal and Prices are reasonable. We will definitely be back.

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups

Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

3460 Ten-Ten Rd Suite #118, Cary, NC 27518, United States

Reservations

+1 919-267-6011

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-10 PM
Thursday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-10 PM
Saturday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-10 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 5-9 PM
Tuesday 5-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-9 PM
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