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The Rustic Chef

Restaurant

👍 I've been to the rustic chef twice , the first time I had more that 1 waiter to the table but the second time it was a bit more orderly , the food and drinks where nice , the atmosphere was clean and comfortable. It's a great place to go chill People often mention service, time, staff, great, asked, menu, worker, bill, waiter, order,


Address

Holetown, Saint James Barbados

Website

therusticchefbarbados.com

Contact

+1 246-432-0117

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (71 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (15) time (11) staff (11) great (10) asked (9) menu (8) worker (7) bill (7) waiter (6) order (6)
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  • 5/5 Anuniti A. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is always fresh, tasty and quick. Service is exceptional as well. I've been here thrice or maybe 4 times and have never been disappointed. They also have a good selection of red and white wine.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ilka D. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food, great service and a different specials menu every day! We’ve been here 5 times and loved it every time! And the Polish pierogi by Polish chef are just fabulous!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 cuttie b. 8 months ago on Google
    I've been to the rustic chef twice , the first time I had more that 1 waiter to the table but the second time it was a bit more orderly , the food and drinks where nice , the atmosphere was clean and comfortable. It's a great place to go chill
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leandra Jones All Around B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such great service! We went at least 4 times in a matter of a few weeks! The bartender even allowed me to watch him make a new drink added to the menu which was so pretty and tasted great. They were all so friendly and welcoming. I also enjoyed the burger and fries. Very tasty and loved their signature sauce!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darren C. 2 years ago on Google
    First time being here and I must say I was very impressed. The staff was superb. Darren (not sure that's the spelling) was super cool and attentive. Enjoyed the ambience and the chicken tender wrap with avocado. Forgot to mention the passion fruit run sour was the best!! Would definitely be back!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris B. 2 years ago on Google
    The Rustic Chef is a nice little restaurant in the upscale Limegrove complex. I came by in the morning and they have a decent breakfast menu and good coffee. The servers are friendly but are constantly busy, it seems an extra server or two on shift would really help get people seated, served, and paid up faster. I would go here again, but I would expect to wait for a table during peak morning hours.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nicole S. 2 years ago on Google
    It was pretty busy when I went on Saturday night but the service was still good. The food is delicious and I'd definitely return for another meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jamie R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere, great fusion menu. I’ve only been once but I love that there are specials as well as the main menu. Went for taco Tuesday. The most authentic corn tortilla I’ve had in Barbados. But, remember to ask for lime and cilantro if you want an even more authentic taste.😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M K. 1 year ago on Google
    To the Chef, staff and in particular the waiter who served the two "crazy" November 24th Girls who had lunch yesterday" November 24, 2022"...... THE Lunch and service was EXCELLENT! We enjoyed ourselves to the fullest! We will be returning and recommending Rustic Chef to all our friends
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kris C. 5 months ago on Google
    One friend ordered food and a worker asked the group if we'd like to sit down, which we did. While sitting we all decided to order. We asked them to pack it "to go" but we'll sit and eat there. While eating our meal another worker came and asked us to leave since we have "to go" items. To not cause a scene we asked him for the bill, he didn't bring it. We asked yet another worker for the bill, she did not bring it. Finally a third worker we asked brought it. Overall weird experience.

  • 1/5 Ash P. 5 months ago on Google
    Initially great service turned awful! The staff had poor communication and were very slow with bringing the bill. I went with a friend group and one person ordered a meal to takeaway. We were offered a table on the side away from the main dining area to sit at while we waited, and when seated the other persons in the group were offered the range of menus to order from. We decided to order the food “to go” but explained that we would start eating there. We were almost finished the meal, noting that during that time no one came with the bill, when a different worker appeared and told us that we would either have to leave since we ordered “to go” meals or pay a service charge to stay. We decided to leave and asked for the bill, and it took another five minutes before we had to ask a second worker to bring it. After another period of waiting, we asked a third worker for the bill and when it was finally brought, lo and behold a service charge was included. It was extremely disappointing to be treated like we were after it was poor communication by staff that led to this, and I will not be returning and I will discourage further persons from patronizing this restaurant as well.

  • 1/5 Raquelle 5 months ago on Google
    To be placed in the back of the establishment when more pleasant seating was visibly available up front is one thing, but then to be asked to leave in a demeaning manner, not because of any action on our part, but, as was explained, a service charge was not yet affixed to the bill at the time (presumably the order was to go), leaves me to wonder, are we still at that stage where melanin is still an issue? The service charge was paid. The stay was unpleasant. Help me to understand.

  • 5/5 R 5 months ago on Google
    Great Service Went to celebrate a birthday with friends the waiter who seated us was amazing, we didn’t get his name however he was quite tall we were seated within seconds of arriving. The waiter wasn’t afraid to engage with us and suggested we get some drinks while we took a look at the menu and he made some great suggestions for drinks like the Moscow Mule, Sunrise Mimosa and Purple Rain. We started with a chicken flatbread and he suggested a salmon linguine however my friends wanted chicken instead and didn’t know if it was possible but our kind waiter made it possible and a short time after we finished the food came hot and ready. He also periodically checked up on us to ensure everything was going well. Then came dessert there wasn’t a physical menu so we didn’t think there were any desserts however he let us know all the desserts and assured the birthday person they’ll be taken care of. When the desserts came along with another tall lady in a black shirt they made the birthday person feel special playing the Lil Rick happy birthday song, dancing and singing towards the table. It was a great experience with great service. Definitely coming back!!

  • 5/5 Rakayla W. 11 months ago on Google
    First off I loved the staff. Just wanted to get that out of the way. Secondly our food was amazing and the children's food was lovely. Wasn't any over powering or confusing flavours as children can be very picky. My daughter has been tormenting me ever since to take her back there. We will be back again😁

  • 5/5 Chloe R. 11 months ago on Google
    This was by far the greatest experience I have ever had at a restaurant, despite being ill the entire time I was there! That just emphasizes how great the food, drinks, and staff were. The food was incredible, I have never had so much Parmesan on truffle parm fries, there was a mountain and I was in heaven, and the chicken flatbread was also to die for!!! But what stood out most was the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. We only had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners named Olivia and she was by far the nicest human I have ever met, going as far as to offer me a ride home when she found out I wasn’t feeling well and had to walk home. I would give this restaurant 1,000,000/5 stars if I could!!!

  • 5/5 Kathy R. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is fabulous and the cooking is amazing. We ve been twice and l would highly recommend it!!! The Polish chef is very talented!!!!

  • 3/5 Caribbean N. 1 year ago on Google
    I give the food a five star rating, but service was non-existent after serving the main course. Not even to check to see how the meal was (in progress). I actually wanted to order another main to take home but the amount of time I was forced to wait to see a waiter again, turned me off.

  • 5/5 Rhonda R. 1 year ago on Google
    The ambiance was nice, friendly and attentive staff and most of all the food and drinks were amazing 🤩. Would Sedona go again and recommend to others.

  • 5/5 Blue Trident P. 1 year ago on Google
    We order from Rustic Chef a lot since we have a baby and prefer to dine in these days, it never disappoints!

  • 5/5 Saabira Abdul-Haqq B. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything here is amazing. My server Shaquan was extremely helpful and he did an amazing job.

  • 4/5 Richelle J. 1 year ago on Google
    First time and I loved it! The food was delicious and the staff were very attentive and polite. Would definitely eat here again, especially since they have a kids menu!

  • 5/5 V H. 1 year ago on Google
    The Beef Brisket Sandwich will blow your mind! 🤤 The food was so incredibly good and the service makes it all the better. Definitely a highlight of my birthday weekend! Cannot wait to go again.

  • 3/5 karen d. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb food as always! And usually excellent service. However, today’s visit resulted in a criticism of a staff member questionable service, which was brought to the attention of the owners wife. Sadly this resulted in an extremely unpleasant confrontation. Such a shame, not least as I’ve recommended this place to many dozens of tourists.

  • 3/5 Diana D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great servers. The food was quite nice. Only disappointment was after ordering a steak with my salad the manager refused to serve the steak with steak sauce. I was told I would have to purchase the sauce for $8. Seriously.

  • 5/5 Oliver H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food, one of the most interesting and varied menus I’ve seen in a long time. I went for the Hungarian beef goulash with carrots and truffle mash - absolutely beautiful. We also found the service to be particularly impressive - attentive, friendly and quick. Overall outstanding and we would love to go back one day.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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