the taste by Chef Rodney

We love the food, the service, the people. . . Everything at the Taste. They make you feel like family and we really enjoy talking to Chef Rodney and the staff. We always look forward to our visits!! Dietary restrictions: Glutenfree Kid-friendliness: They always make sure that Sam gets what he needs . . .usually more ketchup and fried okra!!

Small town family restaurant with an experienced chef that knows his business and is helped by other family members. They take pride in quality service and just good food.

Had an awesome experience and enjoyed our visit. Chef Rodney was very hospitable as well as Mrs. Chef and the rest of the staff. Excellent food and awesome dessert menu. Have some menu items that stay the same and some others that change. Open for dinner only on Fridays, closed on Saturdays, but open till 2:00 on Sundays. Lunch through the week. Highly recommended. Very upscale decor in a small town atmosphere. Spiritual overtone. Thanks Chef! TWO WEEKS LATER, UPDATE; UPDATE; For the life of me, I don't know what happened today. We came back today and brought a friend. We had bragged so much on this restaurant. We got in the door at 25min. after 12 o'clock on Sunday. There was standing room only just inside the door. We assumed it was a church crowd based on the time. Ok. A party of six was ahead of us, and a second party of six, and then us, a party of three. They finally seated the first six and we were left standing without even being spoken to. The second party of six was left standing also. During this time there were two empty tables. The second party of six asked if they could be seated at two separate tables and were told no. After waiting 20 minutes, I asked the hostess if we, party of three, could be seated at one of those tables since she was not going to seat anyone at them and was told no, because that party of six was ahead of us. I said, but you're not seating anyone at them, you're waiting on a larger table. She still said no. After 30 minutes some tables had cleared and the second party of six was seated. There were now four empty tables. We were still standing at the front door. I once again asked the hostess why were we not able to be seated and was told it had to be ok'ed by the waitresses. During this whole 30 minutes of standing at the door, not one other person, waiter, or Chef spoke to us. Chef Rodney went around table to table and did not bother to make it a point to speak with us. The hostess did nothing but stand there in front of us saying nothing. We stood another 10 minutes without being seated and we opted to leave. I've never seen a more ridiculous situation. A major portion of the tables had cleared and yet we were still standing. We were told by the young girl hostess that the waitresses had to take those other people's orders before she could seat us. I think the young hostess had no idea of what to do. She really looked confused. The actual waitresses never even so much as gave us a glance. At one point I had planned to talk with Chef about the situation, but I believed I might never get a chance. I have such high praise for the food and Chef, I will absolutely give them another try. We drove over from Texas just to eat here. After seven years in business, I can't see this as a work in progress. I was not only disappointed, in not getting to eat, I was embarrassed to my friend that I had brought with me. As a final note, I reccomend to give them a try. I understand when a place gets swamped and everyone is jumping through hoops to get everyone taken care of, but, this doesn't explain what happened today. Our first visit was fenominal. This second vist could not have been worse. Only time will tell when we try our next visit.

The Taste is always very good. I really like how Chief Rodney comes by the table and says hi. And the atmosphere is so chill that my boys actually behave...lol

When traveling near Ardmore to visit family, I always try to make it to the "taste". I have never been disappointed. The food is great. Everyone including the chef greets you with a smile and a welcome .

Wounderful food and very friendly staff. Even Chief Rodney talked to us and was very kind and nice!

Staff was very friendly and food was amazing!