The Chef's Table -Houston

4.9

1209 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Romantic

Paul Friedman is a Master Chef with over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry,having owned and operated over 50 successful restaurant concepts in South Africa, Germany, and the U.S. Paul began his career as a manager and worked his way up to franchise owner, then Director of Operations.
He opened Paul's Pizza Shops - a nationally recognized pizza concept in Northwest Houston, Texas in 1994.
Paul later developed a new concept, becoming the Executive Chef, CEO and partner at Peli Peli - a nationally recognized South African Fusion Restaurant which opened in 2009 in Houston, Texas. Having retired from Pelipeli in 2018 he has returned to his original location at Vintage Park with his latest concept The Chefs Table.
Chef Friedman says this is by far my best creation yet and I hope to leave a legacy here for my children and grandchildren to be proud of.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Global, International, Southern African
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Phone number
(832) 559-7489
Website
https://www.chefstablehouston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Paul Friedman

Location
110 Vintage Park Blvd P, Houston, TX 77070
Area
Vintage Park
Cross Street
Highway 249 at Louetta
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Vlees PasteiUS$14.00
Curried Beef - Carrot Bredie - Pastry Crust - Mango Chutney
CevicheUS$22.00
Kingklip & Shrimp - Citrus - Peppers - Avocado - Tomato - Spices
Charred OctopusUS$22.00
Lemon Butter Basted - Roasted Potatoes - Chimichurri
Sauteed CalamariUS$16.00
Peppadews - Onions - Mixed Peppers - Spicy Garlic Scampi Sauce
Maple Leaf Duck DrumettesUS$28.00
Breaded - Fried - Duck Sauce
Moules on the Half ShellUS$16.00
New Zealand Mussels - Garlic - Parmesan - Chakalaka Sauce
Tofu TacosUS$12.00
(2) Vegan Tacos - Peppadew Hummus - Lettuce - Sliced Peppadews
Sea Point PromenadeUS$26.00
Crab - Lobster - Kingklip - Crispy Leeks - Lemon Beurre Blanc
Onion BahjiUS$12.00
Curried Onion Fritter - Mango Chutney
Chicken LiversUS$14.00
Sautéed - Saffron Rice Pilaf
Vegetarian Vleis PasteiUS$14.00
Curried Tofu - Carrot Bredie - Pastry Crust - Mango Chutney
Steak TartareUS$28.00
When Available - Tenderloin - Capers - Parsley - Shallots - Worchershire
Garlic NaanUS$12.00
Garlic Butter - Parmesan Cheese - Italian Herbs - Chakalaka Sauce
RibletsUS$16.00
St. Louis Style Ribs - Seared - Sous Vide - Basted - Guava BBQ
Peri Peri CalamariUS$16.00
Fried - Peppadew Tartar - Chakalaka Sauce - Lemon Zest
Peppadew HummusUS$14.00
House-made Hummus - Cucumbers - Celery - Carrots
Stuffed MushroomsUS$12.00
Roasted Vegetables - Parmesan Breading - Scampi Sauce
A Spin on Your DipUS$18.00
Peppadew & Spinach Goat Cheese Spread - Toast Points
Stuffed PeppadewsUS$12.00
8 Peppadews - Cream Cheese - Chef Paul's Seasoning
"TCT" WingsUS$16.00
Spicy Orange Glaze - Italian Herb Mix - Bleu Cheese Sauce

Fusion Starters

Veggie Friendly

Calamari Two WaysUS$18.00
Fried & Sautéed
Bacon WrappedUS$28.00
Scallops - 3 Shrimp stuffed w/ Peppadew & Cream Cheese - Topped w/ Scampi Sauce
On the BoneUS$24.00
3 TCT Wings & 3 Duck Drummetts
Vegetarian's DelightUS$12.00
Stuffed Mushrooms w/ Scampi Sauce & Stuffed Peppadews w/ Chef Paul's Seasoning

Veggie Friendly

Acorn ChiliUS$24.00
Stuffed Veggie Spiced Stew, Peppadew Relish
Tofu TacosUS$18.00
3 Vegan Tacos - Peppadew Hummus - Lettuce - Sliced Peppadews
Butternut Squash RavioliUS$26.00
Butternut Squash Stuffed - Lemon Sauce - Parmesan Cheese
Farmers Veggie PatchUS$26.00
Grilled Portobello - Curried Spiral Zucchini - Tempura Eggplant - Onion Bahji - Mango Chutney - Yellow Curry Sauce
Train To SicilyUS$20.00
Grilled Flatbread Pizza - Red Sauce - Fresh Mozzarella - Spinach - Onions - Peppers - Garlic - Parmesan Cheese - Italian Herbs
Hearty Vegan StewUS$28.00
Tofu - Mushrooms - Potatoes - Carrots - Celery - Zucchini & Spices

Chicken

Chicken PenduradaUS$38.00
Curry - Sweet Chili - Guava Sauce - Garlic Butter
Durban ChickenUS$28.00
Mild Yellow Curry - Saffron Rice Pilaf - Sambol of Toasted Coconut - Onions - Tomatoes - Mango Chutney
Chicken FlorentineUS$42.00
Chef's Gold Dust - Crab & Lobster - Goat Cheese - Spinach - Lemon Beurre Blanc

Seafood

8oz Sea BassUS$54.00
Citrus Marinade - Lemon Buerre Blanc - Sautéed Baby Spinach
PrawnsUS$48.00
Butterflied - Broiled - Lemon Butter and Herbs - Spicy Scampi Sauce - Saffron Rice Pilaf
Shrimp ScampiUS$38.00
Sauteed Shrimp - Spicy Scampi Sauce - Rice Pilaf
12oz KingklipUS$46.00
Wild Caught - Topped with Crab & Lobster - Sautéed Spinach - Lemon Buerre Blanc Sauce
Jerk SnapperUS$68.00
Lightly Dusted - Chickpea & Rice Flour Spices - Deep Fried - Tropical Salsa
Cape Point CrossingUS$58.00
Mix of Shrimp - Scallops - Calamari - Mussels - Prawns -Rice Pilaf - Garlic Scampi Sauce
Bros SalmUS$38.00
Crispy Skin on Salmon - Sautéed - Tropical Fruit Glaze - Pineapple Mango Salsa - Bed of Couscous
Lobster RavioliUS$34.00
Lobster & Ricotta Filling - Lobster & Beurre Blanc Sauce - Parmesan Cheese

Steaks

Portuguese Beef PenduradaUS$45.00
Filet Medallions - Garlic Butter
8oz Oscar FiletUS$68.00
Lobster & Crab Beurre Blanc Sauce
8oz Filet MignonUS$58.00
Modern Cure - Coriander & Spices
One Pound RibeyeUS$64.00
Kudu Style or Basted In Chef's Steak Sauce
The Diane SistersUS$46.00
Filet Medallions - Deep Fried Brioche - Diane Sauce
8oz Hugenot FiletUS$58.00
Bleu Cheese - Raspberry - Bacon
8oz Madagascar Peppercorn FiletUS$58.00
Green Madagascar Peppercorns - Butter & Cream Sauce
One Pound Bone In New York StripUS$64.00
Kudu Style or Basted In Chef's Steak Sauce

More Than Steaks

Take a Culinary JourneyUS$95.00
When Available - Enjoy a Customized 8-Course Meal - Please ask Your Server for Details ~ Available from 11:00am to 7:45pm - Dietary Restrictions Not Available
Short StackUS$48.00
Bone-in Short Rib - Seared - Sous Vide - Grilled - Basted - Chimichurri
14oz Pork RibeyeUS$42.00
Sous Vide - Grilled - Green Madagascar Peppercorn Sauce
Lollipop ChopsUS$48.00
New Zealand Lamb Chops - Citrus Herb Marinade - Mint Sauce
Backyard BraaiUS$46.00
Mix Grill of - Lamb Chop - Boerewors Sausage - Chicken and Beef Skewer - Served with Mielie Pap and Chakalaka
RibletsUS$38.00
St. Louis Style Ribs - Whole Rack Cut into Riblets - Seared - Sous Vide - Basted - Guava BBQ

Soups & Salads

Add: Chicken Breast $8 - Filet Medallion $9 - Sauéed Shrimp $10

GumboUS$12.00
Bacon & Flour Roux - Chicken & Sausage - Vegetables - Mielie Pap
Carrot GingerUS$10.00
Carrots & Ginger Pureed - Creme Fraiche - Chef Paul's Seasoning
GreekUS$12.00
Fresh Romaine - Peppers - Onions - Kalamata Olives - Capers - Feta Cheese - Greek Dressing
Crown WedgeUS$12.00
Baby Iceberg Lettuce - Onions - Tomatoes - Bacon - Bleu Cheese Crumbles - Bleu Cheese Dressing
Prawn BisqueUS$16.00
Tiger Prawn Stock - Grilled Tiger Prawn - Chef Paul's Seasoning
Chef's Matzo Balll SoupUS$12.00
Chef's Homemade Matzo Ball - Chicken - Celery - Carrots - Onions - Parsley
CaesarUS$10.00
Romaine Lettuce - Peppadews - Parmesan Cheese - Croutons - Caesar Dressing
Rainbow Kale SaladUS$18.00
Feta - Cranberries - Peppadews - Tomatoes - Candied Walnuts - Brussels Sprout Leaves - Pumpkin Seeds - Balsamic Fig Dressing

Sides

Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$12.00
"TCT" FriesUS$7.00
Saffron Rice PilafUS$5.00
Roasted Medley PotatoesUS$6.00
CousCousUS$5.00
Sautéed Baby SpinachUS$6.00
"TCT" SlawUS$5.00
Carrot BredieUS$5.00
Sweet Potato FriesUS$8.00
French Green BeansUS$6.00
Mielie Pap and ChakalakaUS$5.00
Brussel SproutsUS$7.00
Garlic Herb MushroomsUS$6.00

Desserts

Vegan Chocolate MousseUS$10.00
Tofu - Cocoa - Avocado - Maple - Marshmallows & Wafers
Passion Fruit Creme BruleUS$10.00
Passion Fruit Infused - Guava - Toasted Sugar
Peppermint CheesecakeUS$12.00
Home-made - Oreo Cookie Crust - Peppermint Crisp
Key Lime PieUS$12.00
Graham Cracker Crust - Whipped Cream - Lime Zest
Chocolate Molten CakeUS$10.00
Warm Chocolate Cake - Vanilla Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee PuddingUS$12.00
Warm Toffee Cake - Toffee Syrup - Ice Cream - Honeycomb
Sticky Toffee CheesecakeUS$12.00
Home-made - Warm Date Cake Bites - Cheesecake - Toffee Sauce

What 1,209 people are saying

The Chef's Table -Houston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Chef's Table in Houston offers a standout dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." Chef Paul's creative South African-inspired menu is praised for its originality, and the ambiance is "relaxing and inviting." Reviews frequently commend the attentive staff and the restaurant's suitability for both special occasions and everyday dining.

1,209 Reviews

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Carlos E
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, the African selection is amazing
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Stephanie
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. I normally get the Lollipop Chops because they are so delicious but decided to try something different, Beef Wellington. It was out of this world and according to my husband the Impala was delicious! Our server, Daniel, was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and in a word, excellent! We’ll be returning sooner rather than later!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! The whole evening was amazing!
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Claude
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Phoenix, was very welcoming and informative. When we had questions, he had the answers. Our meal was outstanding and each dish was unique. We particularly enjoyed the filet mignon with peppercorn sauce, the brussels sprouts, and, of course, the sticky toffee pudding. We can't wait until our next visit!
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Stephanie VIP
Houston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and the craft cocktails were delicious! And the service was wonderful.
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EmilyP
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Could not recommend more!! The food and the service were incredible. Definitely will come back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service and ambiance! Will definitely come back!
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Jay VIP
Houston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We have been to The Chef’s Table many times before. The food tonight was definitely not the quality we have experienced in the past. The steak was not high quality and the stuffed shrimp were not fresh. Service was good but the quality of the food makes us question a return trip. It felt as if something was different about the restaurant.
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Darryll
Houston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef’s Table has become our go to get out restaurant. The location is killer, food drinks and atmosphere make it a wonderful night out. Just love it & they have the most unique menu I’ve seen in quite a while.
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Jason
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, and atmosphere were excellent for our business meeting. We will be back.
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FAQs

The Chef's Table -Houston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 559-7489.

The Chef's Table -Houston is rated 4.9 stars by 1209 OpenTable diners.

The Chef's Table -Houston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Chef's Table -Houston

110 Vintage Park Blvd P, Houston, TX 77070

Additional information

Cross Street
Highway 249 at Louetta
Area
Vintage Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Global, International, Southern African
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paul Friedman
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.chefstablehouston.com/
Phone number
(832) 559-7489

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The Chef's Table -Houston

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Chicken Florentine

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Charred Octopus

Starters

Vlees PasteiUS$14.00

CevicheUS$22.00

Charred OctopusUS$22.00

Sauteed CalamariUS$16.00

Maple Leaf Duck DrumettesUS$28.00

Moules on the Half ShellUS$16.00

Tofu TacosUS$12.00

Sea Point PromenadeUS$26.00

Onion BahjiUS$12.00

Chicken LiversUS$14.00

Vegetarian Vleis PasteiUS$14.00

Steak TartareUS$28.00

Garlic NaanUS$12.00

RibletsUS$16.00

Peri Peri CalamariUS$16.00

Peppadew HummusUS$14.00

Stuffed MushroomsUS$12.00

A Spin on Your DipUS$18.00

Stuffed PeppadewsUS$12.00

"TCT" WingsUS$16.00

Fusion Starters

Veggie Friendly

Calamari Two WaysUS$18.00

Bacon WrappedUS$28.00

On the BoneUS$24.00

Vegetarian's DelightUS$12.00

Veggie Friendly

Acorn ChiliUS$24.00

Tofu TacosUS$18.00

Butternut Squash RavioliUS$26.00

Farmers Veggie PatchUS$26.00

Train To SicilyUS$20.00

Hearty Vegan StewUS$28.00

Chicken

Chicken PenduradaUS$38.00

Durban ChickenUS$28.00

Chicken FlorentineUS$42.00

Seafood

8oz Sea BassUS$54.00

PrawnsUS$48.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$38.00

12oz KingklipUS$46.00

Jerk SnapperUS$68.00

Cape Point CrossingUS$58.00

Bros SalmUS$38.00

Lobster RavioliUS$34.00

Steaks

Portuguese Beef PenduradaUS$45.00

8oz Oscar FiletUS$68.00

8oz Filet MignonUS$58.00

One Pound RibeyeUS$64.00

The Diane SistersUS$46.00

8oz Hugenot FiletUS$58.00

8oz Madagascar Peppercorn FiletUS$58.00

One Pound Bone In New York StripUS$64.00

More Than Steaks

Take a Culinary JourneyUS$95.00

Short StackUS$48.00

14oz Pork RibeyeUS$42.00

Lollipop ChopsUS$48.00

Backyard BraaiUS$46.00

RibletsUS$38.00

Soups & Salads

GumboUS$12.00

Carrot GingerUS$10.00

GreekUS$12.00

Crown WedgeUS$12.00

Prawn BisqueUS$16.00

Chef's Matzo Balll SoupUS$12.00

CaesarUS$10.00