The Kitchen Bar @ Chef and the Farmer
$$$ • American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Hours:
120 W Gordon St, Kinston
(252) 208-2433
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As always, The Counter team delivers! The service was fantastic (multi tasking at its finest!), the food was excellent, and even though it was busy we didn’t wait long at all. Most importantly the margarita I had was one of the very best I’ve ever had! A must stop on our way to/from the beach!!!
We love Vivian & we sure do miss dinning at Chef & the Farmer. We had some great family moments there with fine food & great service!
Be warned that experiencing The Kitchen Bar @ Chef & The Farmer will ruin you for all other restaurant experiences. This was, quite simply, the best meal we have ever had, prepared and presented by people who truly care about what they do and how it is experienced by their customers. The evening was exceptional from start to finish, and Chef Vivian was charming and engaging, both during the meal and after, when she graciously took the time to talk with us and provide photo-ops...read full review
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12 - 5PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
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The Kitchen Bar @ Chef and the Farmer offers a relaxed and intimate dining experience where guests can sit close to Chef Vivian Howard and watch her prepare delicious dishes. The menu features items like oysters with Tabasco shrimp butter, grilled shrimp, country-style rutabaga, Magret duck breast, French onion short rib, grapefruit sorbet, and molten chocolate cake with roasted banana ice cream. Recent reviews highlight the excellent food, noting the moist burger with onion jam and bacon, as well as a veg plate with cilantro street corn and zucchini tomatoes that make diners very happy. The flash fried collards, creamy mac and cheese, and tasty hushpuppies are also praised. Guests appreciate the friendly staff and the casual atmosphere, with some saying the experience is so good it might ruin them for other restaurants. The passion Chef Vivian Howard brings to her cooking is evident, and she is known to be charming and engaging. Despite some challenges that led to temporary closures, the restaurant continues to attract visitors from near and far, eager to enjoy the fantastic food and memorable moments at the Kitchen Bar, which is considered a must-visit destination in Kinston, North Carolina.