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tableside

American  
[tey-buhl-sahyd] / ˈteɪ bəlˌsaɪd /

adjective

  1. alongside or at a table, especially in a restaurant.

    tableside dessert trays; a dish prepared tableside.


noun

  1. the area around or beside a table.

Etymology

Origin of tableside

First recorded in 1850–55; table ( def. ) + side 1 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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And pay a visit to Dollar Tree or Dollar General for any decor or tableside accessories.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

The eatery is best known for its tableside pressed duck, which the chef prepares in a theatrical fashion during dinner service.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2026

At Wing, he serves sea cucumber inside a crispy spring roll, dramatically sliced tableside with a Chinese cleaver.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 18, 2025

The saganaki, set aflame tableside by the waiter, makes for an unforgettable appetizer — and the menu only gets better from there.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2025

The best brunches in L.A. include seafood towers at a Virgil Village clam shack, live jazz and bottomless mimosas in Sherman Oaks and tableside cinnamon rolls and Bloody Marys in Brentwood, plus much more.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2025

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