The Chef’s Table

The Chef’s Table A culinary journey featuring flavors from around the world. By Chef Paul Friedman. River Oaks and Vintage Park, Houston. Reservations available.
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About The Chef

My name is Paul Friedman and I like to think of myself as just an ordinary guy who has had a lifetime love affair with food and the fortune of having owned and operated 58 restaurants in South Africa, Europe and the United States. I grew up in what was known as the Transvaal province of South Africa, they called it the land of the Xhosas, one of the major ethnic tribes in this part

of Africa. Together with fellow N'guni peoples, the Zulu. They make up the majority of the South African population.There are another seven or so different tribes in the area ranging from remnants of the Khoi-San people to the Ndebele, Tswana, Swazi and Sotho peoples.

We’re ready and excited to take part in the Chef of Chefs competition tonight at Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Sh...
06/06/2026

We’re ready and excited to take part in the Chef of Chefs competition tonight at Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase during Wine and Food Week .

Chef Paul and The Chef’s Table team will be serving our Iberico Pork alongside award-winning Anura wines as we join some of the region’s top culinary talent for an incredible evening of food and wine.

If you’re attending tonight, be sure to stop by and say hello. We can’t wait to see you there.

TICKETS: https://wineandfoodweek.com/grand-tasting/

06/06/2026
06/05/2026

We had a wonderful afternoon yesterday with Melanie Camp, Houston Life , and KPRC2 / Click2Houston discussing this weekend’s Cardamom Challenge at Ismaili Center Houston.

Chef Paul is honored to be joining an incredible lineup of chefs for an event that celebrates culture, community, and creativity through food.

Tickets are still available. We hope to see you there.

https://events.ismailicenter.org/event/the-cardamom-challenge/

Known as the Wagyu of pork, Iberico pork is one of the rarest and most prized cuts in the world, celebrated for its rich...
06/02/2026

Known as the Wagyu of pork, Iberico pork is one of the rarest and most prized cuts in the world, celebrated for its rich marbling and deep flavor developed from an acorn-fed heritage breed raised in Spain.

Grilled medium rare, sliced off the bone, and finished with Chef Paul’s signature dry rub.

Served at The Chef's Table.

chefstablehouston.com/reservations

A great evening last night with Jennifer Kizzee Design.Always an honor sharing The Chef’s Table experience alongside suc...
05/28/2026

A great evening last night with Jennifer Kizzee Design.

Always an honor sharing The Chef’s Table experience alongside such an incredible group of creatives, designers, and culinary talent.

05/28/2026

🍷 The Chef’s Table has debuted a new location in River Oaks by chef Paul Friedman at 2055 Westheimer.

The dining room is designed with ebony-paneled walls, plush banquettes and a quieter atmosphere for dinner service. A central bar, window-lined secondary dining space and landscaped patio are also included within the nearly 8,000-square-foot restaurant. 🍽️

The menu reflects South African, Portuguese, Indian and Mediterranean influences shaped through generations of cultural traditions. Starters include Vleis Pastie with mango chutney, Peri Peri Calamari, and South African Peppadew Hummus.

Main dishes include Ostrich Filet, South African Kingklip, Portuguese Beef Pendurada, Durban Chicken curry and Backyard Braii mixed grill. 🥩

The Chef’s Table River Oaks is open Sundays from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday hours run from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday service continues until 11 p.m.

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Chef Paul in his element. Constantly tasting, adjusting, and perfecting every detail before a dish ever reaches the tabl...
05/26/2026

Chef Paul in his element. Constantly tasting, adjusting, and perfecting every detail before a dish ever reaches the table.

Address

110 Vintage Park Boulevard Building J Suite P
Houston, TX
77070

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+17137326504

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