A chef’s intuition.
An operator’s discipline.
Your success.

welcome to the good table

good table partners with leaders in hospitality to open, grow, and improve restaurants, drawing on the practical experience of people who do this work every day.

founded by Ethan Stowell, James Beard-nominated chef and restaurateur behind 20+ restaurants across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and Paige Middleton, a hospitality operator shaped by the Four Seasons, The Balsams, FareStart, and partnerships across the industry.

HOW WE CAN HELP

We’re not advisors on the sidelines. We’re in the kitchen, in the numbers, & at the table with you.

opening a restaurant

From site selection and lease negotiation to menu development, kitchen design, hiring, and opening night, we’ve been through this over 20 times. We know what to worry about and what to let go.

growing your brand

Growth breaks things that used to work. We help you scale your operations, protect what makes you special, and build the systems that let you step back without things falling apart.

raising the bar

Maybe the numbers have plateaued, maybe the team needs a reset, maybe the neighborhood has shifted around you. We come in with fresh eyes, find the opportunities others miss, and help you get back to your best, without blowing everything up.

Curious about what else we can do?


We’ve already helped lots of great brands, let’s discuss yours next.

Whether you’re opening, growing, or improving, the first step is the same. Tell us what you’re working on, and we’ll figure out together whether we can help.