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Who We Are

A small team of experienced chefs

We are a small team of experienced chefs with a goal to pair Michelin-worthy food with a personal and creative experience unlike any other.

Root + Reef host photographed by candlelight

Our History

“I thought about my two chef friends, one working in a Michelin kitchen, and my other friend trying to become a professional fisherman, and from that day I went to work putting the rest of the idea together. I then heard about Snap Pea in North Carolina, where I got inspired to try the secret location dining.”

Our idea came while the owner, Jake, was bartending. He met a gentleman who told him of his own success doing outdoor dinners in the jungles and beaches of Hawaii over 20 years ago.

A long communal table at dusk

Our Values

We aim to support local food systems by sourcing food from farms. We buy humanely raised meat and line caught fish. We build connections to the people we work with and for. Most importantly, we bring a unique and exciting dining experience that is sure to leave you filled with joy.

Supporting Our Staff

Starting pay for our staff is $25 an hour. We make sure everyone working with us feels appreciated. That being said, we are a small team who aren't in it for the money but for the joy of connecting people, sharing culinary ideas, and giving people memories that will last forever.

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Meet the Team

Jake, founder of Root + Reef
Jake
Founder
Root + Reef chef
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Chef
Root + Reef sommelier
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Sommelier