For some, running a restaurant is a business. For us, it is our calling. Our passion for food and fine dining comes first, business second. We are a chef-driven restaurant. For you, that means fine dining at its best. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable culinary experience.

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Executive Chef Jeff Lindemeyer

Jeff Lindemeyer, Executive Chef at The Avenue Steak Tavern in Grandview Heights, acquired his appreciation for food and cooking at a young age. He grew up spending time in the garden with his grandfather and helped in the kitchen making dinner with his family. At 15, he started his cooking career at his family’s restaurant in his hometown, Celina, Ohio. Lindemeyer quickly fell in love with the fast-paced environment, camaraderie, and challenge of creating great food for their guests.

After graduating high school, Lindemeyer immediately went to culinary school in Pittsburgh. After completing an intense program, he graduated a year later and had his first interview at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR). His career with CMR began in July of 2000 as a line cook at the company’s formerly owned restaurant, Mitchell’s Steakhouse. “I was able to work my way up quickly through the ranks, eventually being promoted to Executive Chef in 2004 and opening CMR’s first steakhouse outside of Columbus in Birmingham, Michigan and first Ocean Prime in Troy, Michigan,” Lindemeyer says.

Cameron’s American Bistro in Worthington, Ohio was Lindemeyer’s next stop in the CMR family. “It was great to get back to the roots of the company and be part of the place that started it all,” Lindemeyer says. “Then, from the original CMR restaurant, I was fortunate enough to be the opening chef at The Avenue Steak Tavern in both Grandview Heights and Dublin, Ohio.”

“Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has been an important part of my life,” Lindemeyer says. “From meeting my wife while working at Mitchell’s Steakhouse to having three wonderful children, I’ve had a ton of opportunity and growth over the years from this community.”

CMR’s culture has been a huge part of Lindemeyer’s life and it has enhanced his passion and ability to be a positive influence in the lives of many people. “Seeing the growth of our associates has been the most rewarding part of working in this industry. I believe that we get back what we put in, and if everyone is here for the same common goal, we will remain successful and continue to grow personally and professionally.”