The Sycamore at Chatham Mills

The chef/kitchen makes the restaurant! I never have encountered a restaurant with the level of service offered from the back of the house like this restaurant. On Wednesday nights the live jazz really makes this place one of the best in the area. Surely “worth the drive” The service from the front of the house is great also.

I would recommend this place to anyone I know. It’s worth every dollar you’ll spend here and they seem to appreciate your business!

I will be back time and time again.

Fine dining in an unsuspecting location. Amazing experience from the warm welcome at the door, all the way through to dessert. I started with the mixed greens salad that has a lot going on in the flavor department, but everything pairs together so well. The apple cider and honey vinaigrette is subtle, not over powering. And the small pieces of apple add a nice sweet and sour surprise, along with the crunch of the candied walnuts. (I had their beef tatare before, too, and it is jam packed with flavor! And it comes with some really nice, buttery, soft toast. Their charcuterie board is noteworthy too. A great variety of cheeses, fruits, and meats) If you've never had ostrich, and you like steak, I cannot recommend it enough. There's no "gamey" flavor at at. Just fire cooked steak, and whatever glaze/sauce that comes with it goes so well with every bite. (I also had their 30 day dry aged ribeye before this, which is exceptional) I don't know what the chef does to the mashed potatoes, but they are incredible. There is a subtle sweetness, and almost a smokey kind of flavor to them. No salt or pepper necessary, and SO creamy! For dessert I had the olive oil cake, which they switch up the style all the time. This one had blood orange slices and reduction, with house made whip cream, and the cilantro paired so incredibly well. Not what I expected at all! The service is great, and they have a piano player in the main dining area, which is cool, and also a pool table in the lounge. I HIGHLY recommend giving this hidden gem a try if you're ever in the area.

Tabitha and the whole staff were just amazing. I had the Duck and my wife enjoyed the Crispy Snapper fish. Also, loved the grilled sourdough bread!!🥖

My family surprised me and brought me here for my 24th birthday back in July. This restaurant embodies the type of person I am as an individual and what brings me happiness. The esthetic is modern, Art Deco style. Timeless and classic. For appetizers, we had Crabcake which was luscious, and rich. The shrimp and lobster bisque was savory and smooth, pair it with their housemade bread so you don’t miss out on the added crunch texture. Also, we ordered the Carolina Moon Crostini and the cheese-aged well, adding a pungent note to the cranberry in the bread. The Havana cocktail had us hooked! The bartender did a wonderful job, but unfortunately not enough ingredients to make more. For entrees, we ordered Pan-seared Lamb, Pan-seared Blueline Tilex, and Creekstone Prime NY Strip 12oz w/Broccoli Rabe and Smashed Red Skin Potatoes. All of the dishes were intricate, cooked perfectly, and properly seasoned. For dessert, the Berry Cobbler was sour and too wet, so I didn't enjoy it as much as I was anticipating. I plan on returning in the future to experience the live performance and amazing food again.

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I went here for dinner with some colleagues during a business trip. This place is a hidden gem! The atmosphere was great. I loved the high open ceilings and how the decor was coordinated: a beautiful mural of peacocks on one wall and chairs with colors complementary to that. There was live piano music the night that we went there too.

Handsome was the server that helped us, and he was great. He recommended drink pairings with our food that were spot on. I got a lime mixed drink (I can't remember the name) that looked and tasted great. We got several small plates to share. The seviche was my favorite of those.

For dinner, I got a tuna dish with shrimp risotto. Beautiful presentation, and the mixture of favors was unique and delightful. Fantastic!

We also got espresso creme brulee to share that was amazing.

If I lived in this area (or happen to travel here again), I would definitely come back for a special dinner.