We had a large group in our party and everyone enjoyed their meals. The grilled churrasco with mushroom sauce on the side was so delicious! I didn't care for the beans. Like most places we've dined! I found beans aren't as savory as I expected. So I don't usually order them anymore but I thought I'd try it based on others' recommendations. Meals are a bit pricier here for the serving size. Presentation was average. Their sangria was very good. Ditto for desserts. Nice decor although we all agreed it is a bit too dark for us to read the menus. We pulled out our cell phones and used them as flashlights. They should put candles out on the tables for added lighting and ambiance. The service was very good. read more

the food was outstanding, most try the fried Red snapper. this place is a gem, they were very attentive.. read more

This was an excellent restaurant. Nice variety on their menu. Chicken cordon blue was delish! Easy parking. Great prices.

Just ok, food and service average . Many better choices out there for the price . Restrooms need maintenance and supplies !!!

While in Ponce we had an opportunity to visit this restaurant and we are so glad we did - we had a great Culinary experience. One of our friends knew the Chef, so we were able to enjoy a sampler of appetizers prepared specifically for us by the Chef, it was awesome - and our dinner was amazing as well. One last thing, we had the best (virgin) Piña Colada we've ever tasted. If you're in Ponce or anywhere near by, we highly recommend this restaurant. read more

La casa del Chef provides an enjoyable and formal dining experience, with kind waitstaff, local art, and fresh tasty food. The complementary toasted garlic bread was practically impossible to avoid, and we first ordered the black bean soup, bursting with flavor and warmth. The meat and fish (chicken, shrimp and salmon) were fresh and well-cooked, while the grilled chicken was served alongside admittedly soggy and tasteless vegetables. The shrimp gumbo was accompanied by delicious fried sweet plantains, and the salmon was served with exceptional tostones. Our family ended the meal with a somewhat obligatory flan as we neared the end of our trip to Puerto Rico, but we were delightfully and delectably surprised by the airy and sweet vanilla custard desert. read more

Good local dishes in the middle of town. Daily specials are fantastic. Even on a warm day a good "sancocho" can't be missed. This very thick soup with an assortment of meats & root vegetables was better than my mother's! Just have a strong "cortado" to finish the meal & have strength to continue your day. Service was very prompt & professional. read more

Restaurant is located near a strip mall but not difficult to find. Ambience is pleasant and restaurant is decorated nicely with beautiful art work from various local artist. We had the skirt steak, sweet plantains and rice and beans. A typical Puerto Rican meal which was excellent. We ended dinner with a coconut flan that was fabulous. Staff was friendly and service was very good. Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone visiting Ponce. read more

Great food! Amazing asopao de camarones. The restaurant decor it's with local art and the servers are great! Very good stop while in Ponce

Food was absolutely delicious!! Authentic Puerto Rican specialties were some of the best I've had. Easy to read menu and English speaking staff. Sangria was fantastic. Queso Frito and Cheese Ball appetizer were out of this world. Service was excellent but food took the typical hour plus to arrive. read more

Amazing! Service was great, loved the traditional decore. And the food was outstanding. I ordered a mofongo stuffed with shrimp and everything was fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend it when you visit Ponce. Please note the location is not the best because it is next to a mall but the inside, service and quality make up for it. read more

Excellent food with a proper service. With Every plate in the table prepared correctly. Even the vegetarian plate for a friend. I recommend the churrasco it was delicious! read more

I've been here numerous times, the food is excellent, however the service is slow and average at best. This last time I had "Mofongo con carne frita" which was very good, however the waiter didn't refill our water glasses the hour and a half we were there. The restaurant is also very loud. read more

After leaving disappointed from Lola's (which provided terrible service), we came across here. Service was a bit slow, so we quickly learned to seize the moment and order appetizers, drinks and entrees. Delicious food and well poured drinks! It would have gotten 5 stars if the girl with glasses and the desserts (chocolate cake with ice cream and lemon cake were decadent) waitresses would have been attentive and stopped gossiping. read more

Being here on the island has been the best thing I have done for 40 years. However the best food ever has been tonight at this very upscale and charming place. I found the staff to be well spoken and very helpful with all our needs.... If you are in this area and don't stop here you have missed the meal of your life. I would come here just to eat and take in the sights. read more

La Casa del Chef - Caribbean Near Me - Ponce, Puerto Rico

We felt fortunate to find this restaurant while staying with a group of a dozen at a nearby resort. It's not exactly easy to find but our group enjoyed a fine meal. Traditional Puerto Rican dishes, well prepared. It's not exactly cheap but cost a lot less than meals at the resort. I enjoyed the meal. The crowd got younger and louder as the evening went on. Definitely worth a look. read more

Most entrees were between $20 and $30. We had fillet mignon Diane for $22. Service was also good. Decent value for money. I would eat there again. read more

Underwhelming. The hotel recommended this place for "authentic" PR food. I found the food to be bland.

wonderful restaurant! a place to go! nice presentation, good food, great service! 20 $ the chilli, 16 $ the mofongo ! Really best quality price ever! read more

The food was great! It was a little bit expensive. We came with 11 people and the accommodated us well. Try the mofongo it was great! I would definitely come back. read more

This understated restaurant was a great find. We were looking for authentic PR food, and I think we found it. Seafood mofongo was excellent, as were the black beans and the sweet plantains. We weren't impressed with the manchego prosciutto app. Highly touted flan was good. Service was excellent, even though English was a challenge for the waiters. Dinner for two was $62. One complaint was noise. It's pretty loud when it's full. Nice quiet bar had a couple of tables. I'll eat there when I go back. read more

The service was far too slow; we nearly left. The stuffed mahi mahi and surf & turf were both delicious, but were cold when they finally arrived. read more

Excellent service. I've been coming to the restaurant since 2006 and it has not dissapointed me or my loved ones once. Great food and good atmosphere. read more

Me and my group of friends were really disappointed by the costumer service and the quality of the food. First we didn't received a courtesy entire of bread, and other tables were getting it for the waiting. One of my friend go to the waiter and ask about it and his reply was, that he order it and he was surprised that we didn't received it. Making the story short the bread never arrived. We ordered 5 principal plates from the menu and ask about the sides. There is a list of included one and other list with an additional charge for them. One of my friends ordered an additional side, by the time the food came in the included side was not brought. Now that I'm talking about the time. It took more than an hour for our food to be serve at the table and it was cold. I have to say, the food it's not what we expected for the price they charge. Now the place is beautifully decorated and it has a low light atmosphere that was really nice, but it's really noisy. I really wouldn't recommend this place for groups. Maybe being alone or with another person the experience would be different. read more