Gunter Seeger NY - Chef's Table

The food was exceptional, light and yet tasty. The wine pairing had variety, but someone who loves white wine will particularly enjoy this list. Obviously the meal was more on the formal side but everyone was very friendly. The communal chef's table is not too big and encourages socializing. We talked a lot about food, since that apparently is one shared interest if you are dining at the chef's table. Be prepared to be there for the whole night, it was like a 6:45 11pm+ dinner. The hours just flew by though as we had an awesome night with great food and wine, and a chance to meet new people.

The restaurant overall was wonderful. The food delicious and varied and eclectic. However, for what you pay and what you get I find it not worth the value. I was at the Chef’s table for a special chef’s menu, seated with my husband and 6 strangers. I don’t mind communal sitting, but for a special meal of this price, I should not have to sit on a wooden bench with no back, shared with another person. I would say the seating and furniture for the chef’s table is far below the meal’s pricetag and very uncomfortable to say the least. In addition, the wine menu should offer lower priced wines in all categories. The lowest price wines were only available in the Riesling section, which in general is too sweet for my liking. It would be nice if the Chef takes a moment to greet the customers at the Chef’s table, and offers an amuse bouche. This was not the case at Günther Seeger’s. I would go back for the porcini carpaccio, the langoustine ceviche and the egg with bottarga.

The food was very good, and the service and attention to detail were impeccable. The chef’s table tasting course was a bit too long though. It took 4 hours to complete 11 courses 2-3 extra courses).

Traube Tonbach just better and around the corner we will be back

We had a wonderful dining experience at the communal table where we met some wonderful new people whilst enjoying an incredible meal together. I initially took my husband for a quiet birthday dinner for two which quickly turned into fun conversations and laughs. Our table got to meet the chef and his kitchen staff afterward.