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tableside

American

[tey-buhl-sahyd] / ˈteɪ bəlˌsaɪd /

adjective

alongside or at a table, especially in a restaurant.

tableside dessert trays; a dish prepared tableside.

noun

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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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

He receives live sea anemone, which he presents tableside to guests so they can better understand what they are eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

The saganaki here is quite delicious and of course served in a theatrical manner, set on fire tableside with shouts of opa!

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

My husband gets the cacio pepe, which they make tableside in this huge cheese wheel, which is bananas, and I like their tricolore salad.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

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