Comments on Type A Diversions: Chef et al - Portland, Maine

Chef et. al has a sign posted that they have been ...

2009-05-09T19:27:00.000-04:00

Chef et. al has a sign posted that they have been closed by the Maine Dept. of Revenue.

We had reservations for Mother's Day. Glad we saw that the parking lot was empty this afternoon and took a closer look.

Please come back, We miss you! We were hoping to s...

2009-05-07T11:53:00.000-04:00

Please come back, We miss you! We were hoping to spend Mother's Day with you. Besides being a wonderful place to dine, you are an asset to our neighborhood.

What happened to Chef et. al? They were closed yes...

2009-05-02T11:15:00.000-04:00

What happened to Chef et. al? They were closed yesterday evening when we went there. Going, going, gone?

We recently ate at Chef et al and had a very poor ...

2009-04-05T09:13:00.000-04:00

We recently ate at Chef et al and had a very poor experience. First off, we had called to bump our reservation from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and were told they were pretty busy that night and could push our reservation back until 7:30 but no later. When we got there the place was nearly empty and did not fill up again that night. Secondly, they were out of many items on the menu. The waitress filled

I've had lunch several times now at Chef et al... ...

2009-03-11T12:46:00.000-04:00

I've had lunch several times now at Chef et al...

The food is priced fairly & always very tasty -- Great big bacon cheddar burgers, hand-cut fries, AWESOME grilled chicken BLT with this AMAZING roasted garlic aioli sauce!!! (You'll beg for more!) Once I had the 1/2 iceberg wedge with buffalo chicken strips -- nothing amazing, but it was good, too! Very solid cuisine and

Been to Chef Et Al three times. Each time the serv...

2009-03-01T00:09:00.000-05:00

Been to Chef Et Al three times. Each time the service was horrid. Brunch was very dissapointing - cold coffee, waaaay overcooked eggs and a server who was downright rude. Will not be returning.

This restaurant is a hidden jewel. A most certain ...

2008-06-28T20:56:00.000-04:00

This restaurant is a hidden jewel. A most certain 5 stars. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. The Margaritas and Mojitos were delicious. We had the hanger steak and the duck which were out of this world cooked to perfection. The food presentation and temperature were right on the money. A huge warm home-made chocolate chip cookie for desert was heavenly. The price was very

The price of appetizers, soups & salads are the sa...

2008-05-01T15:42:00.000-04:00

The price of appetizers, soups & salads are the same for lunch or dinner. Price for lunch is too much.

Thanks for the post and keeping your eye out for n...

2008-05-01T15:18:00.000-04:00

Thanks for the post and keeping your eye out for new restaurants. Based on your review my wife and I ate here last weekend and were pleasantly surprised - both by the quality of the food and prices. Definitely some of the better food off the peninsula (although technically Chef et al. may still be considered on the peninsula).

We had dinner at Chef et al last night. The food w...

2008-04-25T08:38:00.000-04:00

We had dinner at Chef et al last night. The food was delicious - three small, tasty crab cakes and a ton of perfectly cooked calamari under greens with balsamic dressing for starters; the duck with sausage over chard and polenta was fantastic, and the catch of the day was trout, served over fingerling potatoes and spinach - fresh and also perfectly cooked. I would gladly eat there again. Service

Hey Erin, Thanks so much for your kind words about...

2008-04-06T11:20:00.000-04:00

Hey Erin, Thanks so much for your kind words about my blog! I love your blog too and check it out all the time. This review is awesome! Cheers, Avery