ta·ble d'hôte \ˌtäbəlˈdōt, ˌtab-, ˌtȧb-\noun (pluraltable d'hôtes \-ˈdōt(s)\) Etymology: French, literally, host's table 1.: a meal (as in a hotel) served to all guests at a stated hour and a fixed price 2.: a complete meal of several courses (as appetizer, entrée, dessert, and beverage) offered at a fixed price — compare a la carte