DW Potts

We visited for my wife's birthday. By reservation, we were seated quickly and felt well cared for by Jane from the moment we sat down. The crab cake appetizer was amazing! The entree - Beef Wellington- with sides of spinach, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and herb and garlic mushrooms, was great! Incredibly tender beef. We likely will not wait for a celebration for our next visit.

Eloisa Tovar

I had an amazing lunch today. I told my server Brittany what I was feeling like having let her do the rest. She did not disappoint. The food was flavorful without being overpowering. Even the strawberry on the prosecco. It added such a delicious layer of aroma to get me started. I had the lamb with brussel sprouts to eat. The sweetness of the brussel sprouts combined well with the savory of the lamb. Just a touch of the mint sauce brought elevated the combined flavor so well. The chocolate cake is difficult to describe. Cloud of cocoa maybe? It was rich without feeling sugary sweet. I get overwhelmed easily and I loved that these flavors all were so good and took me to new limits without overwhelming me. I will definitely be leaving it to the professional Brittany to surprise me again in the near future.

J. Cujo

This is where you go, when want to try something new, something different or special. Amazing food and great service. I tried a lot of different things here, the octopus appetizer, the whole jerk snapper, ostrich and impala meat and the toffee pudding are all fantastic and different. Remember, you can ask for some of the main dishes as appetizers if you want to try a lot of different things. It’s pricey, so only special occasions for me. Chef Paul, great job!

Quisha K

Last night my husband had the pleasure of eating here for dinner while in town. The ambience was nice and the service provided by Ms. Tracy was pure excellence. We had the charred octopus, mussels, ribeye topped with crab and lobster, lobster Mac & cheese and the sticky toffee pudding. Every plate that was set before us did not disappoint. We will definitely return!!

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Ann S

If this used to be Peli Peli, i've been here before (over a decade ago) but I barely remember the food. Overall, the food was pretty good! The customer service was great. Carrot ginger soup - 5/5 It was served very warm and not on it's way to cold. The flavor was great! Beef skewers - 2.5/5 Prepared medium. Cooked just right but it needed more flavor and/or salt. Kingklip - 5/5 This isn't served with a side of carbs. Regardless the white fish was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. Lobster mac and cheese - 5/5 Very cheesy and good flavor. sticky toffee pudding - 5/5 Delicious!! Not overly sweet. I was already full and didn't finish it

Kara Simfukwe

We celebrated our first anniversary here and loved it. The food was interesting and not your usual fare, which was a delight and like an experience on its own. We also devoured the food, as every bit was so good (entree, side, cocktail, wine, dessert). Our server was Tracy* and she was thoughtful, kind, and gave the best recommendations. She even shared a playlist with us because we liked it! 10/10, highly recommend!

Mina M

The meal, service and everything was so perfect! Our waiter Constantin was so nice and remembered all the details about us from our last visit. The food is always amazing no matter what we order at this restaurant! My favorite dish is Ostrich! Can't wait to come back again soon!

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LaRissa Erickson

We had the most incredible dining experience at The Chef’s Table, a true South African, inspired culinary journey from start to finish. Every dish was beautifully prepared, uniquely flavorful, and absolutely delicious. You can feel the passion and heritage behind the cuisine in every bite. Our server, Constantine, was exceptional. Even though the specific bottle of wine we originally requested wasn’t available, he went above and beyond to recommend something even better and it perfectly complemented the meal. His thoughtful attention, warm personality, and engaging conversation elevated the entire experience. He struck the perfect balance of professional and personable, making the evening feel special and memorable. If I had one tiny suggestion, it would be for staff to wear name tags. Constantine was so fantastic that I wanted to mention him by name in my compliments, I just had to ask again because I didn’t want to get it wrong! 😊 If you’re looking for an elegant, elevated, and truly unforgettable dining experience with exquisite South African flavors, The Chef’s Table is an absolute must. We can’t wait to return!

Arthur Scott

In Houston to have hip replacement surgery tomorrow morning, so wanted to have a good meal in case it was my last. 🤣. Brittany did a wonderful job and the brunch was fantastic. My wife had the beef Wellington and I had the crab cake eggs Benedict with garlic truffle fries. Both were superb and the sticky toffee pudding with African coffee was over the top. Hopefully I will survive the surgery and my wife and I can do it again. If I don’t, I’m sure she’ll find someone else to pick up the tab. 😀😇. Gallows humor.

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Puneet Sharma

Trying out half a dozen restaurants this week to pick which to hold a 60th birthday. This place has an early bird 3 course menu that is quite nice. The gumbo isnt typical but quite nice. The kingclip was well done, the chicken was okay. The toffee pudding was nice but nothing spectacular. Wonderful prompt polite service. May come back but it doesnt have a private dining room or spectacular views, so wont cut the mustard for a special dinner.

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Alexandra Ross

We had the best time celebrating our 5th anniversary at the Chef’s Table this evening! From the moment we arrived, they went above and beyond to help us celebrate: the hostesses said, “happy anniversary!” right when we walked in, and as soon as we sat down, Kyle, our waiter, said happy anniversary as well and brought us two complimentary drinks. They clearly read the note we left on our reservation about this being a special occasion for us. We’ve celebrated our anniversary all over the world (just got back from Fiji last week), so we know what a good time looks like. This place is a GREAT time and will make you feel like your event is important and celebrated. Literally within 5 minutes, we knew we would have a wonderful evening. The food was also outstanding; we had the bobotie and fried calamari starters, the ostrich steak entree with a lobster mac and cheese side, the sticky toffee pudding dessert, and a few cocktails and coffees. All were delicious. We also were especially happy to meet Chef Paul, the restaurant’s very cool and laid back owner. He’s running an awesome establishment here, and we will 100% be back. Fellow South Africans: Chef Paul has elevated our cuisine while still keeping those homey touches we miss. Another bonus: Kyle, our server, was excellent: super knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the whole evening.

Breann Logsdon

We came to The Chef’s Table to celebrate our 6-year anniversary and chose the tasting menu—what an incredible experience from start to finish! Daniel, our sommelier, was knowledgeable and personable, perfectly pairing each course with wines that elevated the entire meal. Rafael, our waiter, was attentive, warm, and made us feel truly celebrated. Every dish was creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service and atmosphere made for such a memorable night. Highly recommend for any special occasion or if you’re just in the mood to treat yourself!

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Areli

Wow!! The food here was phenomenal. We got the spinach artichoke dip as an appetizer. It was the best I had. The surf and turf was so good. The service here was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and the waitress was very attentive to us. The ambience was very elegant and modern. We look forward to coming back here.

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Went for my birthday. \nFood was amazing. \nService was wonderful. Waitress was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. \nThey made me feel very special. \nMood was wonderful and romantic.

Went for my birthday. \nFood was amazing. \nService was wonderful. Waitress was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. \nThey made me feel very special. \nMood was wonderful and romantic.

Went for my birthday. \nFood was amazing. \nService was wonderful. waitress was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. \nThey made me feel very special. \nMood was wonderful and romantic.

I came here to celebrate my birthday and it was so perfect!! The food was absolutely amazing and delicious!!! Worth every single penny!! I started off with the stuffed mushrooms which was amazing bot…

I came here to celebrate my birthday and it was so perfect!! The food was absolutely amazing and delicious!!! Worth every single penny!! I started off with the stuffed mushrooms which was amazing…

We have had mixed success with this restaurant, however we decided to try it a third time and we are glad we did. It has improved both with the menu and service dramatically.\n\nThe service is a …

food was so delicious.\nKingklip was yummy, wanted some iberico pork but unfortunately was not avaliable.

Excellent spot in a really nice area. Great and friendly staff, great vibes and interior decor, and the food and menu are excellently crafted and cooked. Fantastic spot with a unique and flavorful …

A little pricey, but high quality food. ambience is romantic and good for a special occasion.

First time I was here after hearing rave reviews. The service was great. So helpful and attentive. I really liked the atmosphere. Very classy. I had the Beef Wellington. Excellent! I usually don't …

The service was amazing. Our server Taylor was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. The food was delicious and well portioned. The restaurant was clean and had a nice classy charm to it. This place is…

Revisited and had an amazing experience! Likely my new favorite restaurant!\n\nFood:\n- charred octopus with chimichurri was my favorite dish of the nice. octopus was prepared perfectly\n- peri p…

The waiter's knowledge of the menu items and wine was absolutely amazing. Food was wonderful. My wife had the filet and I had her leftovers for lunch the next day and was able to cut the filet with…

Five star experience from the time you walk in to the time you leave. The food is excellent. Well balanced menu. Amazing drinks. Amazing apps - grilled octopus, filled mushrooms, pork belly. Amazin…

Five star experience from the time you walk in to the time you leave. The food is excellent. Well balanced menu. Amazing drinks. Amazing apps - grilled octopus, filled mushrooms, pork belly. Amazin…

Great service, they explain everything to you if you are unfamiliar with the menu. The food was amazing, particularly the calamari, octopus, Wellington and do not leave without Stick Toffee Puddi…

Love this place. Nice atmosphere, good food and amazing staff. Love that the chef comes out and chats with guest. Love the pink water-iykyk

First time dine in experience. Husband and I came for a date night dinner. No reservations (they do have the option). We were greeted immediately. Very welcoming and the hostess guided us to an int…

Husbands and friends surprised me for my 65 birthday last night ! We did the “ Chef’s Table” I’m South African and the food was the best meal I’ve ever eaten . Done a few Chefs Tables cruising but th…

Husbands and friends surprised me for my 65 birthday last night ! We did the “ Chef’s Table” I’m South African and the food was the best meal I’ve ever eaten . Done a few Chefs Tables cruising bu…

I had the Impala and Prawn. I’ve never had impala before. It was delicious. Tender, medium rare perfection and slightly sweet. My son had the Jerk Snapper which is a whole fried fish served upright o…

This was our first time visiting this establishment. The atmosphere was very nice as were the employees. Our waitress was amazing and very informative. The food was the best ever. Everything was a …

This was our first time visiting this establishment. The atmosphere was very nice as were the employees. Our waitress was amazing and very informative. The food was the best ever. Everything was a …

This is the best restaurant I have been to in Houston. Everything was absolutely delicious we had the butternut squash ravioli as well as the charred octopus. The octopus is one of the best dis…

excellent food. competitively priced. friends and I are frequent diners at chef's table. you will not be disappointed.

Unbelievable experience Every.Single.Time! The food, the service, Chef Paul - unmatched ! Highly recommend the South African wine! Must try! My FAVORITE!

Love everything about this restaurant. We eat at the bar and the bartender is so amazing. He’s friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wine. Love that the food is different from other places.

I have been a few times to The Chef's Table and every time I am even more impressed than the time before. The food is a culinary experience beyond description. My favorites are grilled prawns a…

I came here with friends to celebrate a birthday and the food was soooooo good. Service was impeccable and friendly. I can't wait to visit again.

Pros: interesting menu, well balanced flavorful dishes, fantastic service, cozy and private atmosphere Cons: a bit expensive Each booth has lots of privacy, so this is a great place for a quite, private, romantic dinner or other special occasion. No reservations necessary! The menu is rather interesting, ranging from standard fare such as filet mignon to the truly unusual such as ostrich steak. The flavors on every dish are well balanced and complement each other; each dish is a flavor adventure. Portion sizes for savory food are normal (which I prefer), while desserts are American-sized. While I think the scrumptious food and excellent service warrant the high price, my friends did not: I would recommend this place for special occasions only. And what a special occasion it will be 🤤!

Decided to start the New Year (6:30 pm reservation) with a nice meal from The Chef's Table. We have dined here numerous times and the last couple visits haven't been the best. Last night was a HUGE…

Overall, a very good experience. The food was tasty and well prepared, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Service was mostly good, though there were a few small delays that kept it from being perfect. …

Overall, a very good experience. The food was tasty and well prepared, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Service was mostly good, though there were a few small delays that kept it from being perfect…

Overall, a very good experience. The food was tasty and well prepared, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Service was mostly good, though there were a few small delays that kept it from being perfect…

Overall, a very good experience. The food was tasty and well prepared, and the atmosphere was pleasant. service was mostly good, though there were a few small delays that kept it from being perfect…

food was pretty good but the service was so awful it ruined the experience. Like many servers these days she didn't write down our order and we never got the appetizer we ordered. Our server ch…

Food was pretty good but the service was so awful it ruined the experience. Like many servers these days she didn't write down our order and we never got the appetizer we ordered. Our server ch…

Loved, loved, loved the ambiance and the friendliness and knowledge held by the waitstaff. They smiled the entire time, they checked on us numerous times, they explained the ingredients and methods…

Macy Judkins

This is definitely a mixed review. We came in for restaurant month and drove 2 hours round trip. The service was subpar. We had to wait for ages to get menus. Once menus were given, we had zero guidance or recommendations and while the service was not impolite, it wasn't organized or thoughtful. The menus were never removed from our table. We weren't asked to order drinks, I had to request a knife for my steak. I had a much higher expectation of service based on the quality of the restaurant. The food we had throughout the night was good, with the highlights being the curry chicken and the sticky toffee cake. While the food was good, I expected more overall.

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Pretentious atmosphere and service...flavored water, please. Food good but a little pricey. Exception, short rib steak, very good. Will go back and would recommend

Did not get to try the food. Extremely disappointed as we called and made a reservation for 5 adults and 1 baby. At no time during that phone call were we told that a high chair would not be availa…