This was my first time to Chef's Table and from the moment we walked in the door we were greeted by Petra who was so sweet and so welcoming and just exactly the type of person you want greeting your guests. I wish all restaurants in Houston had a petra. We were shown to our table and Roan was our waiter and he was right on point with his recommendations. We started with the Carrot soup and it was amazing! Then moved on to the wedge salad and it was perfect, crisp lettuce and fresh everything. Then my entre was the fish with crab on top and it was amazing and looked so beautiful as well. We had the broccoli and roasted potatoes and they were so so so good. The finale was the sticky toffee pudding and it was out of this world. All in all the food was on another level I highly recommend and we will be going back with friends. read more

We choose Chef's Table to start off restaurant week in Houston. Walking in I found atmosphere friendly, staff smiles and greets you and the tables were mostly filled. The decor is stunning with beautiful statement colors and images from South Africa. I also love how the space is broken up to allow for quiet conversations and big groups. The layout is very well thought out. Our waiter was friendly and informative, telling us about his favorites and convincing my husband to try Brussel sprouts! Chef Paul took the time to come out and talk about his food. I love this personal touch, understanding where the food comes from and how it is prepared is part of the experience. I stuck with the restaurant week menu and had an amazing filet but my husband opted for the Backyard Braai at the Chef's recommendation. I did not think I would be able to find room for dessert, but we had Cheesecake and Sticky Toffee pudding. The entire evening was an incredible experience. Make reservations as they are quickly gathering a well-deserved following! read more

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I have always been a fan of Chef Paul back when he first opened Peli Peli in Vintage Park and then another in the Galleria. I had always found his food to be very flavorful and unique. Different but in a very good way. His lollipop chops made of lamb was my favorite. So, I was excited to try his new restaurant and see what new and creative dishes he has created. When I was seated at my table, I have to admit in the disappointment of the design of the interior. I was expecting something different and modern in the design but what I saw was basic designs with just dark gray colors everywhere. With everything being dark gray (booth seatings, table and the floors, I think since it was very dark in there) there should have been more lighting to show case the different textures used in the space. With that much gray, they should have accented something to brighten up the place. But this is just my take of place since I have I seen the design of Peli Peli in Vintage Park and the Galleria. In both locations, same material of wood was everywhere but what made it not boring was the way the lights played off the space as accent colors. Even Peli Peli kitchen off of Katy freeway had wall art to break the neutral design of the space. But lets talk about the food. The menu is suppose to represent food from different culture and allow you to experience international flavors in just one place. Therefore, there was alot of interesting options. So, to trying something different, we chose the charred octopus. When we saw the plate, we really thought that it would have interesting flavors since there was signs of different seasoning all over the dish's presentation. But to our disappointment, there was little to no seasoning and the octopus was very very chewy. We also tried the sticky porkbelly for an appetizer and it was good. Tender and moist which makes it delicious. For my main course, I was interested and ordered the chicken pendurada. I have to admit, the presentation was interesting. It was a chicken kebab hanging over a plate, allowing me to slide each meat with veggie down to eat. It was fun and the chicken had a nice sweet chili flavor with garlic butter. I also had a side a sautéed baby spinach since the chicken dish was an ala cart type of dish. And of course, I had to have dessert and I chose the sticky toffee pudding. I did enjoy it but it's because I do love toffee. read more

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Happy Hour Surfing at The Chef's Table - River Oaks Stopped in for happy hour, and it definitely did not disappoint! First things first... those Lemon Drop Martinis were PERFECT! Sweet, smooth, and really hit the spot! So good that one round simply wasn't enough. We definitely had to run it back for a second round! We also tried the Fried Mac & Cheese Balls. They were fried perfectly! Nice and crispy on the outside and creamy & cheesy on the inside--but whew... they needed some seasoning! I don't know why folks are scared to put a little salt in the macaroni! Boil it in some chicken broth... season the cheese... SOMETHING! The texture was there, but the flavor was just a little too bland for me. But listen... THOSE LEMON DROPS?! They understood the assignment! If I don't come back for anything else, I'm definitely coming back for a cocktail... or two! Happy Hour Verdict: The drinks are worth the stop! Lemon Drops: 10/10 Mac & Cheese Balls: 3/5 -- just add some seasoning, please! #HappyHourSurfing #TheChefsTable #HoustonHappyHour #RiverOaksHouston #HoustonEats #HoustonFoodie #LoveJonesEats #LemonDropMartini read more

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Located a rehabilitating plaza - chefs table has revamped the prior churrascos spot with a total renovation from the ground up. We met the owner who said everything had to be reworked and it shows. The atmosphere as you walk in is if a fancy new , modern, cool dining room, bar space and patio area . Wait staff are polite and professional. Managers are friendly and on the right night you may meet the main guy/ owner / chef. Food was alllll good. Everything we ordered met expectations, place was clean, service was effective. Notables- the Vleis Pastei - Like a refined shepherd's pie -ish with smashed sweet potatoe and ground beef with raisins under a thin, light pie crust. Yum. I guess its like the south African take on shepherd's pie. The place continues to get busy, and im guessing that it will continue ti attract more and more patrons. Salmon was a touch dry, but the mashed potatoes made up for it. The carrot ginger soup is fantastic, light , flavorful, satisfying. Definitely worth a try. Ive taken out twice and dined in once. Food has been great all times and the service and atmosphere is worth the visit read more

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Everything here was amazing. The little details like the detailed explanations of the food and its story to the infused water elevate the experience. All the food is very flavorful. Everything is seasoned well with the right amount of sauce. I recommend coming a little early before its too busy for a quieter experience. Our server was very helpful and checked on us the perfect amount for us to enjoy our food but feel checked up on and not rushed. I would even come just for the vleis pasteis starter, it was so good, or the sticky toffee pudding dessert. read more

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We came here for a sunday lunch and were quickly seated. There seems to be plenty of seating for right now but I know it will be inevitably fill up as people in houston find out how good it is! This may be my favorite restaurant. I've been going here since it used to be peli peli and since the rebrand it's just been getting better and better every month. All of our dishes were reasonably priced for the quality. We got the beef pendurada, peri peri calamari, and steak sandwich. Everything was done so well I could not think of any way to improve it, or another restaurant that has done these dishes better! The wait staff was very attentive, and constantly coming by to check up on us. The ambiance of the restaurant is a typical fancy restaurant but nothing to write home about. Please come here I love this place and I hope they keep opening locations! read more

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My favorite restaurant (ever) has a new location in central Houston and it tastes the same if not better!!! It is in a shared strip mall with a nail salon and Pokeworks with an unassuming exterior. Given we came during their opening weekend, there were not many people & we did not need a reservation. They have a great lunch menu daily 11a-3p. We got the beef pendadurada, beef sandwich/burger, and calamari. Everything was a 5/5. The calamari was lightly breaded and fried perfectly. The pendadurada and burger were the perfect temperature & super flavorful. Their presentations are always great. The service is impeccable. Ample free parking! read more

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We went for Houston Restaurant week, we did the lunch 2 course, we were trying to do the dinner 3 course deal but it is only available after 3p, so we ended up getting extra appetizers. Food was great, we got these beef kabobs were amazing and so was the chicken curry. I wasn't too impressed with the garlic Naan but still a recommendation to eat the chicken curry. Service is amazing and they were checking up on us every so often. The chicken wrap in bacon with bbq says was also great and the vibes are great. Strongly recommend, and one of my favorite Houston restaurants week locations thus far. read more

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The service was excellent but not the food. The food was underwhelming! We had high expectations for the unique food offerings, but the food was very lightly seasoned. There was no seasoning on the mushrooms starter. The crab and lobster concealed the flavorless fish. But the desserts, OMG! AMAZING! read more

The Chef's Table had been on my list. Finally made my way for HRW. WOW, incredible experience. The ambience, service, and food were excellent. Taylor was a fantastic server! Not once did we feel looked down upon for some of our party ordering from the HRW menu (let's face it, we know how some restaurants are). The calamari, brussels, kingklip, and oh goodness - the iberico steak...phenomenal! I'm usually stuffed by the time dessert comes around, but the sticky toffee dessert was also excellent. You have a new customer, TCT, and we can't wait to return! Want to try the ostrich steak! read more

Dude, I typically don't post on Yelp but this place is LEGIT. Got to get the Portugese Beef Pandurada and the Sticky Toffee Pudding cake dessert. Unbelievable. I was impressed with the service as well. Top notch experience. read more

Chef Paul has created another beautiful dining experience location. Perfect in all ways as usual at the Vintage Park location. read more

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I recently visited the new River Oaks location of one of my longtime favorite restaurants (I've been going to their Vintage Park spot for years), and once again--they did not disappoint. I held a birthday happy hour for a close friend there, and we were lucky enough to have Chef Paul in the house. He even came out to meet us and personally recommended a few dishes, which made the experience feel extra special. Let me just say... the ostrich fillet was incredible--so tender and flavorful, I honestly would've thought it was steak if I didn't know better. We also tried the Iberico Pork Rib-In Ribeye (YUM), the most amazing prawns, and kingklip that was so light and perfectly cooked. We sampled quite a few other items, but I forgot to take pictures. The Ceviche, Vleis Pastei, charred Octopus and everything was outstanding. I didn't manage to snap photos of the drinks, but trust me--they're just as impressive. And whatever you do, don't skip dessert. The Sticky Toffee Pudding is an absolute must--pure perfection. Highly recommend checking them out if you're in the River Oaks area! read more

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Looking for a great meal in a beautiful setting? The Chef's Table is absolutely worth checking out. My friend and I stopped in after seeing a "Now Open" sign. We were a little skeptical since it had a perfect rating with only a few reviews, but we decided to give it a shot. It paid off. We were greeted by Theta, who was warm and welcoming. We sat at the bar and were taken care of by Ricky, who truly made the experience stand out. He crafted our espresso martinis perfectly. My friend had vodka, I went with reposado, and both were excellent. He also walked us through the menu in detail and answered every question with confidence and care. What we ordered: * Garlic Naan, flavorful and well done * TCT Wings, subtle orange flavor with a little spice * 8 oz Huguenot Filet, tender and juicy with a balanced bleu cheese sweetness * 8 oz Filet Mignon with chimichurri, incredibly tender and fresh * Five Cheese Whipped Potatoes, creamy and packed with flavor * Sticky Toffee Cheesecake, a solid dessert The food felt like an experience, not just a meal. The space is great for lunch, whether solo, a date, or business casual. There is also a patio, which is a nice bonus. I went right after their grand opening, so I have not seen the nighttime vibe yet. We will definitely be back and bringing friends. read more

I have an absolute excellent experience today with my husband. Chef Paul greet us in a very nice and courteous way. He explained very well the values of the restaurant and suggested a nice dish. Was amazing. I really enjoyed my time. Romina our server she was incredibly helpful and welcoming. Both make our evening, amazing. Thanks. For sure will comeback. PK read more

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Came here with a group of friends. We are avid fans of the vintage park location so happy to see them open a location closer in the city. The food and service is always 10/10. Thank you Taylor and Chef Marvin for taking care of us. They also have great cocktails a nice wine selection as well. Restaurant interior is stunning!! Will be back to celebrate more birthdays here. :) read more

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Exquisito food, service, and ambiance! The quintessential Chef's Kiss from an award winning Chef! read more

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What an amazing experience ! Everything from the customer service , drinks, ambience , food and hospitality were impeccable! Our servers were so kind and patient - Roane took the time to answer our never ending questions about the drinks , food , pairings and made very helpful suggestions. We took our kid with us and even though the burger was not on the dinner menu, they made her a special burger with fried which she loved. We ordered the bobotei (appetizer ) which was a vibrant fusion of flavors - a must try ! For entrees we ordered the Portuguese chicken perdedura and ostrich filet with side of mushrooms , acorn squash - everything was 10/10!! They even brought out a special dessert for my husband's birthday and despite being full, we cleaned that up too because it was so good! The food is delicious , you can taste it's all fresh and well sourced. Can't wait to come back ! read more

Outstanding restaurant! We were blown away by the amazing food and service. We were greeted by Petra who went above and beyond and was so kind. We had the pleasure of having Roan as our server and he was so great, knowledgeable, accommodating, and kind. We got the wedge salad, carrot soup, surf and turf, and Kinglip entree. All were truly amazing and delicious. The cherry on top was the sticky toffee pudding which was the best dessert I have ever had! I am going to tell everyone I know to come here. Thank you all! read more

This is a 10/10 for me .. will definitely be back with my girlfriends. The chef was amazing and sweet. He came out to greet us and delivery the birthday dessert. Exceptional service and beautiful ambiance. The food was amazing and I am a big critic when it comes to foods too. read more

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The food, service and ambiance were excellent! The food was so flavorful and delicious. I don't usually like pork belly but I have to say it was the best I have ever had in my life!! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Many great choices!! We are coming back!! read more

Exceptional meal and service. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great steak meal and enjoys a classy atmosphere. Even the owner greeted us uptown arrival. read more

We went to The Chef's Table last night for dinner. What a lovely experience. The food was absolutely awesome. We started with the sautéd calamari then had the "Train to Sicily" flatbread with shimp. Both were over the top delicious. Riley, our server was very knowledgeable and on point and JJ, the manager, came by twice to make sure was all good. The topper was when the Chef came by and sat for a couple of minute to explain the prep and history of the dishes we had picked. Very nice. I think we found our new neighborhood gem. Highly recommend!!! read more

We had a FABULOUS dinner last night at The Chef's Table. Each morsel was more scrumptious than the last. Above all, the service and beautiful ambiance was so inviting we lingered savoring each bite. Chef Paul shared with us the provenance of South African wines and we will most definitely will be returning. read more

The food... ambiance and the personal attention !! We had the South African sole fish - wow and the Portuguese beef along with the lobster Mac & cheese!! Starter was spinach, artichoke dip and garlic naan that included chaklaka sauce- yum! Finished the meal with sticky toffee pudding cake! Oh my outstanding - Kenny our waiter was so kind and had great recommendations. Chef Paul came over to the table and deboned the sole like a pro ! Thank you until next time read more

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Hi, went to this restaurant for our anniversary. We were greeted by the chef, who was exceedingly kind and generous with his time and his detailed description of the menu items. Every dish was spectacular, full of balanced, and complex flavors. The service was likewise exceptional, and not fussy. Finally, though it is not a cheap restaurant, for the level of food and dining experience we had we thought it was a really good deal. We will absolutely be back on another special occasion. read more

I have now been to Chefs Table 3 times and this week I came with 27 friends and neighbors. Chef Paul is amazing and took plenty of time to discuss his menu as well as his history . The staff handled our table like master craftsmen . Everything was perfect and the food I cant say enough about. I imagine I will be eating there at least once a week until I try everything on the Menu. read more