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.

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noun

1. the area around or beside a table.

Etymology

Origin of tableside

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

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tableside

Our local host narrated what followed with the ease of a docent: yellow croaker steamed in fragrant rice wine and a whole fruitwood-roasted duck, brought out intact before being carved three ways tableside.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 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

Freshly grated wasabi is prepared tableside, a small touch that makes each bite even more memorable.

From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026

At his grandfather’s restaurant in Korea, they grilled meat tableside over charcoal, but NYC regulations don’t allow that, so a gas grill is used instead.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2025

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