The Chef's Table

The Chef's Table, international cuisine in Houston

The Chef's Table is a fine dining restaurant with a presence in Houston, Texas, where it operates two locations: River Oaks and Vintage Park. Its culinary offering is defined as cuisine from around the world, with a menu that spans French, Portuguese, Indian, African, and American influences.

Paul Friedman's cuisine

The restaurant is led by chef Paul Friedman, raised in South Africa, a country he describes as shaped by a mix of indigenous African cultures —Xhosa and Zulu traditions— and global influences from Dutch, French, British, Indian, Portuguese, and Greek roots. That diversity, according to his own account, forms the foundation of his cooking and of his conception of food as a shared language.

Throughout his career, Friedman notes that he has owned and managed 58 restaurants in South Africa, Europe, and the United States.

Services and dining options

The establishment offers table reservation service and online ordering, as well as a menu. It has private rooms available for booking at both the River Oaks and Vintage Park locations, and offers private event planning and catering services.

Hours of operation

The restaurant is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11:00 to 21:00, and Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 to 22:00.