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Chef Dave’s is a new concept by local private chef, David Welch. With a lifelong love of procuring the freshest and finest quality local ingredients to create some of the most tasteful and artful plates imaginable, Welch brings his cooking philosophy to his first-ever bistro concept at The Street Chestnut Hill. On the menu, you’ll find Chef’s sumptuous specialty dishes, signature items including his Prime Beef Filet and Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken, and palette-pleasing creations like Whole Roasted Crispy Duck and Osso Bucco. Join Chef Dave in a laid-back bistro-style setting for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, in addition to takeout and the historic Chef Dave’s in-home dining experience.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 Boylston St suite 3c, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617) 396-8489
Website: https://www.chefdaves.com/
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Reviews
Annie Collins
If I could give chef Dave and his staff 10 stars I would . I am renowned for being churlish about food that’s not tasty, i.e I grew up in India where the food is fresh and sensational. My Mothers Kerala cooking was sublime so I am not easy to please when it comes to eating out, every thing we ordered was of the best quality and seasoned to perfection. The chef definitely elevated the classics like The Filet or the blue cheese burgers. Wow . Highly recommended . Not a single complaint . High praise only.
… moreJillian Frank
It’s a very small gem of a place. I was taken for my birthday last week and I thoroughly enjoyed my perfectly cooked lamb chops and Paloma cocktail. The surprise dessert was a really delicious chocolate cake. Thank you, Chef Dave! How fun to be able to meet the chef.
… moreRyan M.
Very small place, tight area with little seating but GREAT place for a date reservation and the service was quick and fantastic. Slightly high price points but I was very impressed by the rare filet mignon with horseradish mashed potatoes and the roasted pepper halibut. Perfect cook on both and everything was seasoned very well. Chef Dave is killing it and we were pleasantly surprised that the food and cocktails matched the prices in value. We’d actually come back and will keep this place on our radar.
… moreLarry Dozier
On 4/9/25 I had a 7PM reservation for two.
It was a romantic atmosphere. I think it was a little too dark for my liking.
They didn’t have my favorite alcohol beverage when I did order my alcohol beverage.
The waitress brought the bottle over to me suggesting that I couldn’t afford it.
The menu doesn’t show the prices so why would she think that I would be concerned about the price of alcohol beverage?
When my drink came it had a slice of lime in it. which I didn’t like.
I told the waiter he took the slice of lime out of my drink with his bare fingers.
Fortunate, his bare fingers didn’t touch the inside of my drink.
It definitely wasn’t a good look.
I ordered the 22 ounce prime ribeye- Cook medium.
My guest ordered the Faroe Island Salmon.
When my steak came. It looked burnt.
I would’ve thought for a five star restaurant It would’ve had a better presentation.
The taste was bland not well Season.
The dining area was very compact.
The public can walk-through to go to the parking garage.
It had a unisex restroom.
I would definitely not dine there again or recommend this restaurant.
If I do not use steak sauce that means it’s well seasoned steak. In my opinion.
I have dine in a lot of steak restaurants across the country, even on cruise ships.
This definitely wasn’t a good dining experience for me, especially for the price I paid.
… moreIt was a romantic atmosphere. I think it was a little too dark for my liking.
They didn’t have my favorite alcohol beverage when I did order my alcohol beverage.
The waitress brought the bottle over to me suggesting that I couldn’t afford it.
The menu doesn’t show the prices so why would she think that I would be concerned about the price of alcohol beverage?
When my drink came it had a slice of lime in it. which I didn’t like.
I told the waiter he took the slice of lime out of my drink with his bare fingers.
Fortunate, his bare fingers didn’t touch the inside of my drink.
It definitely wasn’t a good look.
I ordered the 22 ounce prime ribeye- Cook medium.
My guest ordered the Faroe Island Salmon.
When my steak came. It looked burnt.
I would’ve thought for a five star restaurant It would’ve had a better presentation.
The taste was bland not well Season.
The dining area was very compact.
The public can walk-through to go to the parking garage.
It had a unisex restroom.
I would definitely not dine there again or recommend this restaurant.
If I do not use steak sauce that means it’s well seasoned steak. In my opinion.
I have dine in a lot of steak restaurants across the country, even on cruise ships.
This definitely wasn’t a good dining experience for me, especially for the price I paid.
Edwin Luff
Very disappointed..
Most expensive restaurant ever. Steaks are priced $70-$125.
Drinks were excellent ($25). Appetizers were excellent. Entrees came out cold – well prepared but cold. Server tells us that we waited to long to taste it – completely false.
Over $300 + tip for 2.
I won’t be back
… moreMost expensive restaurant ever. Steaks are priced $70-$125.
Drinks were excellent ($25). Appetizers were excellent. Entrees came out cold – well prepared but cold. Server tells us that we waited to long to taste it – completely false.
Over $300 + tip for 2.
I won’t be back
Monica Thomas
I truly enjoy Chef Dave’s food and have always appreciated the quality of the menu, but the experience is consistently overshadowed by the behavior of the hostess and part owner, Helen. Her manner is routinely rude and dismissive.
Although I made a reservation for seating at the bar, upon arrival Helen imposed several unnecessary stipulations — including where we could sit and how long we could remain there. Not wishing to feel rushed or unwelcome, we chose to leave.
Unfortunately, this was not an isolated incident. This is the third time my party has encountered issues with reservations at this restaurant. On one occasion, we were asked to hurry and finish our meal so that another party could have our table; on another, we were told to take our post-meal wine and stand by the door.
It’s disappointing to see such poor hospitality in a place with such great food. It seems the restaurant has taken on more reservations than it can comfortably accommodate, and the guest experience suffers as a result. At this point, I would recommend dining next door at Limani, where the atmosphere, service, and food quality are consistently excellent.
… moreAlthough I made a reservation for seating at the bar, upon arrival Helen imposed several unnecessary stipulations — including where we could sit and how long we could remain there. Not wishing to feel rushed or unwelcome, we chose to leave.
Unfortunately, this was not an isolated incident. This is the third time my party has encountered issues with reservations at this restaurant. On one occasion, we were asked to hurry and finish our meal so that another party could have our table; on another, we were told to take our post-meal wine and stand by the door.
It’s disappointing to see such poor hospitality in a place with such great food. It seems the restaurant has taken on more reservations than it can comfortably accommodate, and the guest experience suffers as a result. At this point, I would recommend dining next door at Limani, where the atmosphere, service, and food quality are consistently excellent.
Evan R
My wife and I have enjoyed this restaurant twice over now! Last night, we started with southwestern grilled shrimp, then enjoyed our main courses of halibut and prime filet. We also enjoyed a side of the mac and cheese.
As for drinks, we enjoyed sparkling water and an espresso martini. Excellent service and food as always.
… moreAs for drinks, we enjoyed sparkling water and an espresso martini. Excellent service and food as always.
Elyse Davis
Went to Dave’s for dinner with my husband recently and we were both very impressed with everything. From the design, to the presentation of the dishes, to the flavor of everything… perfection! You can tell that Dave only chooses the best ingredients. My husband and I each had two signature cocktails, the ribs and duck wings, the tomahawk steak with a side of fries, and the imported orange Greek cake with espressos. I would order it all again! Also, all the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The GM Helen does a great job and the bartender Antonio was very pleasant to talk to. Looking forward to visiting again!
… moreLo
Chef Dave’s truly shines as a gem in the culinary world. His establishment is a rare find where exceptional service, exquisite cuisine, and finely crafted drinks converge seamlessly. Every dish is a testament to his passion and unwavering attention to detail, creating an unforgettable dining experience that I believe everyone deserves to enjoy. I find myself drawn back time and time again, not only for the delectable food but also for the genuine hospitality that makes each visit feel like a warm welcome home. Thank you for consistently surpassing expectations and crafting moments that linger long after the meal is over.
… moreS PJ
Great place for the absolute meat lovers with a solid wallet
We enjoyed the appetizers
– ribs
– shrimps
– duck wings
And different entrees
– steak
– lamb rack
– chicken
All were delicious
What we would love to see for the 5th star
– somewhere to hang your coat so it does not have to be on your chair and hang on the ground
– transparency on wine and their prices. We were informed there was no wine list we could pick out any bottle from the shelf, like how would we know anything on that bottle
– further transparency on prices when educating on the menu (items with MKt price ans specials) so peeps don’t have to ask for it
… moreWe enjoyed the appetizers
– ribs
– shrimps
– duck wings
And different entrees
– steak
– lamb rack
– chicken
All were delicious
What we would love to see for the 5th star
– somewhere to hang your coat so it does not have to be on your chair and hang on the ground
– transparency on wine and their prices. We were informed there was no wine list we could pick out any bottle from the shelf, like how would we know anything on that bottle
– further transparency on prices when educating on the menu (items with MKt price ans specials) so peeps don’t have to ask for it