Our Hours

Lunch - Monday-Friday

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dinner Monday-Saturday

From 6 p.m.

We are closed Sundays

Reservations

Reservations are always welcome but not necessary except for larger parties or on weekends.

Dress is business/neat casual.

Accepted Forms of Payment

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club, Cash & Check

3 Diamond Rated by AAA

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Paul & Jeff Uher Welcome You to Chef Paul's!

Chef Paul's delivers the highest quality dining experience in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They hold the only Wine Spectator Award in Hot Springs! Food preparation is influenced by the Mediterranean region with emphasis on Provencal, France. This is classic dining in an elegant, gracious and intimate ambiance without being stuffy.

Dress is business/neat casual. No t-shirts, ball caps and the like. A polo shirt and a pair of khakis is fine. Jackets are not required for men, but you will not feel out of place in one either.

Since opening Chef Paul's has won awards for Best Service, Best Ambiance, Best Gourmet food and Best Wine List. Step into the world of gourmet dining and see what you have been missing. You deserve a moment for yourself and with loved ones!

Chef Paul's Features at Dinner

In addition to the regular menu there is always a Chef's Features Board offering several extra entrees for your perusal.

Here is where you might find: Sea Bass with Sweet Garlic / Certified Angus Beef® Filet Tower with Lobster & Bearnaise Sauce / Aged Certified Angus Beef® Rib Eye Steak / Pacific Halibut Cheeks w/Orange Beurre Blanc / Dover Sole Meuniere / Dover Sole Veronique / Bouillabaise Provencale / Monkfish w/Crab sauce / Duck Breast with Fruit Demi-glace / Copper River Salmon / Apricot Cornish Game Hen / Roasted Chicken w/Lemon & Rosemary / Cranberry Chicken Ballontine / Seafood Mixed Grill / Veal Tenderloin with Foie Gras and much more. These items are chosen by season, availability and preparation.

Dessert

There is always a bounty of desserts to choose from. On any given day you can choose from Cakes, Tortes, Cheesecake, Creme Brulee, Bananas Foster, Pie and even Souffles. (Souffles must be arranged ahead of time with Jeff and are prepared only at his sole discretion, dependent on number/type/evening)

Some possibilities: Belgian Chocolate Walnut Torte, Italian Cream Cake, Viennese Almond Cake, Cherry Cheesecake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake, Swiss Almond Fudge Cheesecake, Vanilla "21" Creme Brulee, Chocolate Raspberry Creme Brulee, Coconut Creme Brulee, Fresh Cherry Pie, Bourbon Apple Pie, German Chocolate Pie, Grand Marnier Souffle, Coconut Souffle, Godiva Chocolate Souffle and of course Bananas Foster prepared at your table!

Having an anniversary, birthday or other special occasion? Let us know and we can prepare a special dessert just for your table. Ask to speak to Jeff about what you would like.

Bon Appetite!

Oh, and be sure to check the Calendar of Events for wine dinners, private party closures, holiday schedules and other special events.

What We Offer

Fine Dining - Lunch or Dinner

Lunch begins at $6, Dinner begins at $12

Chef Paul's brings you the experience of dining in a big city without leaving Arkansas. We are one of only a handful of restaurants in the state of Arkansas to receive a 3 Diamond recommendation from AAA travel and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence! With white tablecloths, 24K Gold chargers, fine crystal and porcelain, relax and enjoy a meal beyond compare in the region or state. All foods are prepared when ordered from the freshest and finest quality ingredients that can be found around the world. Seafood flown in overnight, aged Certified Angus Beef®, New Zealand & Domestic Organic Lamb and vegetables & fruits hand selected all become a memorable meal. Complement your meal with a selection from one of the finest wine lists in Arkansas - whether for a glass of wine or a bottle - we provide a list of only the best. Full bar service and select beers are also available.

Catering, Private Parties, Business Meetings

Pricing depends on group size and menu

Chef Paul's offers one of the finest dining rooms in the area. It can accomodate up to 65 people and is available for luncheons, dinners, private meetings or any other special occasion where privacy is desired. If your party is larger arrangements can be made to cater your party at other locations as well. Call with your questions.

Cheesecakes, Cakes, Pastries

Pricing begins at $20 excluding shipping

Cheesecakes to Go, a part of the Chef Paul's family of services can freshly prepare and ship cheesecakes or other pastries around the Continental US for your personal or business needs. You can choose from several different sized products as well as a variety of flavors.

Wine Dinners

Wine Dinners begin at $65 per person

Approximately every 5 to 6 weeks we offer a Wine Dinner of elegance. The menu is carefully selected to match the wines of a particular winery or region of wine production. With 4 courses featuring an Appetizer, First Course, Sorbet, Entree and Dessert our wine dinner's are unparalled. In addition if available a representative of the winery will be in attendance also. Past winery attendees include: Robert Mondavi, Jr. - Robert Mondavi Winery / Toni Coturri - Coturri Winery / Jackie Martini - Louis Martini Winery / Dave Ready, Jr. - Murphy-Goode Winery / Rudy von Strasser - Von Strasser Winery / Ray Coursen - Elyse Winery. These dinners are entertaining as well as educational and give you a chance to enjoy a variety of wines you might otherwise not find or try.

Catering, Private Parties, Business Meetings

Pricing depends on group size and menu

Chef Paul's offers one of the finest Private dining rooms in the area. It can accomodate up to 25 people comfortably and is available for luncheons, dinners, private meetings or any other special occasion where privacy is desired. If your party is larger arrangements can be made to cater your party at other locations as well. Call with your questions.

CP's Gourmet Market

Opened in March of 2006, CP's Gourmet Market sells CAB® steaks, lamb and veal cut to order, fresh seafood, imported meats and cheeses as well as Thumann's deli meats. Select a whole quiche, dessert or sourdough bread direct from San Francisco. Select specialty condiments, sauces, dressings and spice rubs both from Uher Cookin Wild® and CP's own brand are also available.

If you are looking for hard to find or other select items allow us to order them for direct delivery from the dock, field or distributor.

Looking for particular seafood, produce or gourmet product - we can order it and in general have it in hand within 48 hours depending on availability.

Catering

Minimum charges apply and depend on menu

Chef Paul's does offer catering on a very select basis. Foods can be prepared for pick-up by the host, delivered and arrangements can be made for service. Menus are usually a collaborative effort developed in consultation with Chef Paul.

Cooking Demonstrations

Cooking Demonstrations will be held in CP's Market. These will show cooking techniques, use of different products and preparation variations. Check the market calendar for what is coming up.