Reviews for Chef's Garden in Hamburg, NJ
The food was alright for the price and 'farm to table' hype. The portion sizes were really small. I got the fire roasted... vegetables which was basically 3-4 carrots, 3-4 beans with some sauce smeared on the plate. Not sure how is that supposed to bea filling entree. My bf's fish was delicious but too little. Also got the dip which was good and the only filling thing due topita. We ended up eating a second dinner later from elsewhere. Appreciate the hospitality. The staff made me an espresso martiniwhich wasn't on the menu as I asked for a coffee based drink. The ambience was really pretty. The place is inside a really cuteresort which is why the 4 stars instead of the 3 which I would have given it otherwise. We enjoyed our time sitting by the firepits after dinner. I went for dinner but I can imagine this place to be extremely gorgeous at sunset/brunch. Read more
I have loved dining at the Chef's Garden for just over 5 years. The food in the past was very delicious. As a vegetarian, I... enjoyed a grilled cauliflower they used to serve. Every person we brought raved over the various meals and drinks. This year,the gardens are even more lush than years before. They were simply gorgeous. Unfortunately, the two times I visited this seasonwere disappointing for myself and my guests. We noticed the portions were smaller and the prices higher. We assumed this was aresult of the pandemic and were willing to make such sacrifice expecting the food to be as good as it was in prior years. Sadly,it was not. For a garden to table experience, the only had two entrees for vegetarians. One was picked so I didn't try it (notmy taste). I tried the grilled vegetable entre but it was more like a side dish as I consisted of a handful of string vegetablesthat I couldn't enjoy as the were too undercooked making it difficult to digest. Their onion soup was tasty, their fish(once youremoved the head and tail) wasn't much more than 2 inch square of meat. The second time I visited, I felt I had little choice ofvegetarian entrees so I chose the pulled pork. I figured it would be better than dealing with a bone. Two of us had the pulledpork and found it to not really be pulled. Some pieces were dry while others were fat. Another friend was not impressed with thefish. We enjoyed their small potatoes. Friends loved their CBD drink. Another said her Cosmo was served in a smaller glass thanyears prior. We are very disappointed that our favorite local place to eat is now a place we will not eat in again with it'scurrent menu. Sadly, the table service was also not as attentive as it was in prior years. Not sure if it has anything to dowith it but in prior years we were served by females but this time we had male servers. This year I can only recommend theappetizers and drinks. I am hoping they will improve and return to their former excellence as Read more
Terrible. Food was almost tasteless and way over-priced. Two slices of brisket, tough and dry. Three small pieces of chicken,... almost flavorless. One salad and one glass of wine. No dessert. Over $100. Ugh. Read more
I took my husband for dinner to celebrate Father?s day. The food was outstanding, the ambience is spectacular and the service... exceptional. My husband had the beef brisket entree and I had the sea bass. I have to compliment the chef for an outstandingmeal. Our server was Elizabeth. She was pleasant and helpful with our choice of food and drink. This is a special place withgreat views and great staff. Thank you. Read more
Very expensive. Brisket was fatty and the fish tacos were dry and a bit fishy (told the waitress, didn?t really seem to care).... Also, felt very rushed. Positive notes, the corn bread and the eggplant hummus were both delicious. Went again 8/9/2020 Had thebbq pork and it was very dry. Added some cold bbq sauce (have to ask for it) and it was still just average. This is a greatplace but the food and the service is just ok. Read more
Its like being on vacation. The great outdoor breeze and tropical feel. The food was amazing. Fresh picked from their garden. ... We had the charcoal bun double burger. Fantastic. The bun is dark purplish color complements nicely with the cheese and bbqsauce. We also had the fish taco. Good portion of fish and nicely done with the cilantro sauce. Great deco and moreimportantly great food. Read more
Chef's Garden and Crystal Springs hold a special place in my heart. My husband and I got married on property in 2015. We came to... Chef's Garden in 2016 to celebrate my birthday and our first anniversary. It is only open seasonally, Friday-Sunday.Reservations are definitely recommended. They have a great selection of fresh cocktails. The food is delicious, sourced from thegarden you're sitting in. If you make a reservation in the late evening, you will get to watch the sunset over the golf courseas you wine and dine! Read more
The atmosphere and the food is incredible I wish the menu was a little expanded but what they have is delish -love the brisket... love the seafood platter and roast corn but cheese appetizers and oysters are worth a trip midday. Read more