Chef Abdul was excellent and prompt with his responses and made sure that the menu was exactly to my liking. The guests raved about the food especially the osso Bucco. The server Vladi was the best and most hospitable to all my guests and helped me wherever he could at my party. read more

Best halal catering company in the area! Their food is excellent, quality and quantity wise. My family ordered boxed meals for some events we had over the last few years and the experiences were always great. The food was packaged so beautifully and were ready for us when we'd come to pick them up. My guests always wanted to know where we go the food from. The best we tried was the chicken tuscany on croissants! I used to come here every so often to enjoy the Sunday brunch buffet. The selections were always carefully crafted and you could tell the chef was cooking with love. I still miss this buffet and hope it comes back instead of being another casualty of the pandemic. read more

tl,dr: somewhat subpar Likes: - The food was flavored and apparently delivered on time. - Nicely packaged and organized, so it's less likely to spill. Dislikes: - For a big group catering, I had their Herb-roasted Turkey, Stuffing, and Stuffed Pasta. Altogether it was like a bunch of apple sauce, so it was gross trying to finish everything. - a bit salty - Didn't have a plethora of healthy options (such as blackberries and kiwis) read more

Having just discovered this gem over the holidays, my in-laws insisted on bringing us here when we swung by early this year to pass them their belated Christmas gift. I'm not sure if this is anything besides a catering business outside of Sundays but on Sundays, we feast. And Chef's Catering does brunch. So brunch it was. We were seated by the waitress (who apparently was new) and she offered to give us a rundown of the menu, or rather buffet spread. That Sunday was Latin fare (we were a week early for French fare, sadly) and she explained each dish to us. Drink options were offered (first glass of champagne is on the house) along with a couple made-to-order items such as waffles and omelettes. At 11AM, we were a little more than hungry for brunch and everything looked amazing, we couldn't wait to dig in. In all honesty, I preferred the breakfast fare best - I piled my plate high with frittatas and pastries, slightly afraid that I'd be too full for the lunch section but I had on my trusty flow-y skirt whose sole purpose was to hide that food baby (I come prepared). The lunch section was pretty decent - I loved the taco salad shells, shrimp ceviche, guacamole, and fish though the other meats weren't quite as flavorful or tender as I would've liked. And as for the desserts (churros, rice pudding, and mousse), though gorgeous, weren't quite to my liking. That said, I circled back for more taco salad, fish, guac, and pastries and definitely ate a lot more than I should. All in all, definitely a hidden gem in this little corner mall, and I'd definitely swing by to try Chef's French fare hopefully the next time we're in town! read more

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Such a nice place for brunch! Came here on a Sunday morning (10am) for their brunch buffet and they had a Mediterranean theme. It was lovely! All the food was fresh and delicious. The owners and staff were so welcoming and accommodating it was a pleasure. Such a cute place tucked away in a shopping center on Tustin. They do not se be alcohol so please note that. Other than this small setback it was a great dining experience. Decor and atmosphere is beautiful. They also cater! Big plus!! Check them out! I will be doing a family breakfast here quarterly. 3/24/19- still amazing!! The food was great, the decor was too cute and it got so busy so quick! Come early! The spread was amazing. I enjoyed every bite!! read more

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This restaurant is owned and operated by a father and daughter duo. Both exceptional chefs. I had the pleasure of meeting Joanne and Chef Abdul. Both are kind and genuinely love their clientele. You taste their love through their food! Located in the city of Orange, and nestled in a busy strip mall. It's extremely easy to overlook this restaurant and catering service. Don't. I did many times! They are only open on Sunday's for breakfast and brunch. They do offer catering services and to-go orders. Their menu can be found online via Yelp. From what my foodie Yelp Elite girlfriend told me they do have a buffet breakfast/brunch but since COVID-19 operation was halted. I opted to have the tri-tip, egg omelette and fried potatoes. The tri-tip was exceptionally tender; topped with onions and mushrooms, the omelette was moist, golden and cooked to perfection, my potatoes fried to golden perfection. It was pure love on my plate. The tri-tip is so tender that you don't even need a knife! It's that crazy tender and so succulent. I ordered the cheese roll beef roast sandwich for my husband and he absolutely loved it. As my daughter loved her lemon chicken wrap. Think the Mediterranean. Fresh lemon zest is added to their wrap spread. It truly defines this wrap and elevates it. The restaurant is open and airy. Simple decor and inviting. Do yourself a favor and visit! read more

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I absolutely love this place. The ordering process was very simple! I ordered over the phone. I had to call back to add some additional meals and then again to change one of them to a vegetarian meal. Joanne was very patient throughout the process. I ordered 21 boxed lunches for a drive-by party we threw. I came to pick up the food at 10:30AM on a Sunday, which is when I requested the meals be ready. I showed up at 10:30AM and was in and out within 5 minutes or so. Joanne wrapped up the boxes in plastic wrap in front of me to ensure I knew everything was there. She wrapped them very carefully so that I wouldn't have to worry about the meals flying around the car while I drove. Overall, everyone loved the food and I'm very pleased with the entire process. This will be my go-to catering place for all events! read more

So I reached out to chefs catering for my bridal shower event of 25 people. Chef Abdalla told me to come in to taste the food and send me beautiful pictures of displays of their buffet appetizers. The food sounded so good and the displays were so pretty that I wanted to move forward and set a date. He told me that I'm paying more per person doing apps rather than just serving a lunch but I told him no worries that's the style of small plates I want to serve so the price isn't a breaking point for me. I also agreed to pay for the food tasting cause that's reasonable to do. I reached out 3 days before food tasting to see if the time can be 5 pm instead of 4 pm. He called me and said "I cannot go your tasting at all not even the original time because I am very busy. Take the job or leave the job. I don't have time for this. Have a good day. Bye." I am APPALLED at the behavior of such a large company who lack basic mannerisms of how to deal with clients. Obviously since my order was not tens of thousands of dollars, I don't matter to them. So please keep this in mind that even though the reviews seem good and food looks good, beneath the surface is a disgruntled chef losing his mind cause he's too busy to speak to a client with respect. I will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Delicious, professional and reasonably priced catering for 15 people or more and my new go-to caterer. Used Chef's catering to cater a holiday home party, where I desired an elegant holiday buffet. First of all the company was the most professional and accommodating than any that I called in Orange County, taking my order very easily with a straightforward invoice. I had both vegetarians and celiac guests who needed gluten-free options, which they happily accommodated for the chicken entree. I didn't need set-up or serving, and they had a very effective pick-up option, which saved on costs. Joanne or Abdul was very responsive, always answering phone or emails with any questions that I had and very kindly. They have several appetizing menus with all components accounted for for a reasonable price per person: Beautiful salad, bread rolls, a card option, vegetables and the protein. I ordered the holiday menu with chicken Florentine, garlic mashed potatoes and the seasonal vegetables. It was all very delicious and tasted home cooked. Even in the garlic mashed potatoes, it was wonderfully seasoned and fresh. They even kindly threw in a plate of Christmas cookies! For pick-up, what impressed me the most was the handling of the food. They cooked it piping hot to order and packed it in food trays that can fit in chafing dishes. They wrapped it in saran wrap, foil and then they encased it in a styrofoam box. When it arrived at the house, it was still piping hot as a result. This means that if you don't have buffet-ware at home, you can still serve this food fresh and hot with no problems. It was presented beautifully. With all of that, the food was perfectly cooked and moist, not overcooked in the least bit. And after spending a few hours in chafing dishes, it was still moist and delicious till the end. I'm planning to use Chef's catering for all of my catering needs. Genuinely thankful to have found them. read more

I wish I could give this spot 6 stars! It is by far one of the most impressive brunches that I have ever seen. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by a server who takes you through a walking tour of each of the items. There is an appetizer area, a cheese plate, olives, and salad area, and then the main entrees area. The dessert table always looks beautifully decorated and decadent. Every Sunday is a different theme. So far I've tried the brazilian theme, latin theme, and Valentine's day theme. The attention to detail is impeccable. There is a professionalism and poise about everything in this brunch. From the dessert cups and fruit display to the steak or chicken entree, everything is decorated with beautiful flowers making you feel your meal is at some high end resort. As far as taste, it definitely delivers! I can't begin to talk about everything that was served but as you see from the pictures the food tasted as AMAZING as it looked! Each theme is carefully planned toward, with extreme attention to detail! Complimentary sparkling cider really set the mood and the made to order pancakes, omeletes (try the veggie bacon omelette!) and waffles (ask for nutella on the side!) are amazing! On top of that the fact that everything's halal makes it a mindblowing deal and an amazing place to bring all your loved ones. The food is top-notch quality, the service and decor are perfect. I've been back 3 times in the span of 3 months and wish I could go more often, but for the sake of my health I have held back. Come with your family, girlfriends, date, or for special events, this brunch buffet is truly a gem! read more

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Chef's catering is located in a small strip mall in Orange. They specialize in catering for events and companies. However on Sundays, they are open from 10am to 3pm for brunch. Every week the brunch theme changes. On the 2 occasions that I visited, they had Mediterranean one week, and a French theme the other. They have an incredible variety of breakfast and lunch items, including made to order omelettes, pancakes, waffles, and bacon (beef). All their food is halal and freshly prepared. Brunch is $20 and comes with a complimentary glass of apple cider. There is an additional charge for drinks. The menus for the times I visited consisted of the following: MEDITERRANEAN ============================== Breakfast Section- Egyptian Shakshouka (Poached Egg in Tomato Sauce), Ful Medames, Egyptian Falafel, Spinach Fatayer, Assorted Freshly Baked Goods, Omelets, Waffles, & Pancakes Made to Order Salads & Starters- Arabic Green Salad, Hummus, Tabbouleh, Baba Ghanoush, Pita Chips ​​-Entrée- ​​Chicken Shawarma, Arabic Beef Kibbeh, Herb Roasted Tri-Tips, Mediterranean Fish w/Fresh Tomatoes, Onions, and Olives, Macaroni Béchamel, Angel Hair Rice, Moussaka Dessert Section Fresh Fruit Display, Eid Kahk, Baklava, Konafa, Assorted Petit Fours FRENCH: ================================ -Breakfast French Quiche Florentine, French Toast Soufflé, French Potato Croquettes, Freshly Baked Goods, French Crepes, Omelets, Waffles, Pancakes | Made to Order ​​​​​​-Salads & Starters- French Green Salad w/Figs and Pecans, French Potato Salad, French Green Bean Salad w/Tuna, French Baguettes and Butter ​​-Entrée- French Chicken Puffs, French Tri-Tips Champignon, French Tilapia Meuniere, Potatoes Au Gratin, Fresh Summer Vegetables -Dessert Fresh Fruit Display, French Macrons, French Chocolate Cups, French Crème Brûlée, French Éclair, Mango Mousse ;================================= Service was outstanding and the owners of the establishment came out and met with guests. While the food here isn't the best Mediterranean or best French food out there, it tastes great and the variety that is available is on par with many of the fancy Las Vegas buffets. Overall this is an incredible value at $20, and I would definitely be back to try some of their other buffet themes. The schedule for the buffet themes are listed on their website, along with the menu of the items being served. read more

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A LA Style Restaurant in the OC! Finally, there is no need to travel to LA to get well balanced, flavorful and unique culinary dishes. Orange County has many of the best things to offer, but talented chefs are difficult to find. Chef's Restaurant bucks that trend. The name could not be more suitable. This is "Chef's" restaurant. A talented and masterful artist is now making his banquet feasts available to the public. And, he is not just in the kitchen. Chef makes his rounds and oversees the entire dining room making sure everyone is enjoying their feasts. Feasts! Brunch Buffets-All you can eat? Wow! A few of my favorites: 1. Citrus Chicken-5 Stars! Amazingly delicious and well balanced dish. White meat never tasted so good or was this moist and flavorful. Easily my favorite dish! 2. Salmon-5 Stars! Another unique creation which is deliciously prepared and on mark. 3. Vegetable Options-5 stars! They serve a few choices but my favorite is the fresh broccoli dish with cream sauce. 4. Breakfast Options-5 Stars! Made to order pancakes and omelets make this brunch complete. 5. Desserts-5 Stars! Homemade creations that will leave you with the difficult option of choosing which ones to eat with the limited space you have left in your belly. Quite frankly, I thought the carrot cake was the best choice for me. It was rich, yet fluffy and airy with a fluffy texture. The frosting was perfectly done. ~Service-5 Stars! ~Location The last place you would expect a restaurant of this caliber. It's in a plaza with a very low key business front. It is located right off of Tustin, across from Home Depot and Chucke Cheese in the same plaza as the Billiards shop. Parking is sweet and easy. Chef's, Orange...another reason the OC is the best place to live! read more

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This place is a real find - only $19.99 for the Sunday brunch buffet and the food is unique, fresh and delicious! Plus receive 20% off with Yelp check in! Chef's brunch is only open on Sundays and every Sunday the theme changes. Today was the Italian theme and highlights included Osso Bucco beef short ribs, Spinach Frittata, Stuffed pasta shells, Italian pastries, crispy Pizzelles and jam and a tasty dessert table. Heads up - Anise is used liberally in most of the desserts! The chef gave us a personal tour of the buffet explaining all the dishes and he also walked the restaurant continuously throughout our time there, checking in with other tables and greeting guests. Although reservations aren't required, it's not a bad idea in case there are any big groups. I like to go to buffets when they first open (10am in this case) so that I can be one of the first to touch the food before it gets picked over by others. Is that weird? read more

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They have so much variety of food in their buffet Loved every detail and the food worth the price.. totally exceptional service! read more

Thanks to Yelp we were introduced to this place, Chef's Restaurant & Catering. It's a themed weekly brunch buffet with their menu seen days before. This Sunday was the Italian Inspired Brunch. Parking was easy at 12pm and it wasn't crowded. We were greeted warmly at the door and toured at the buffet table, each section of the buffet table explained to us. We liked the idea of having just a few choices because it's not overwhelming and you get the chance to sample all of them, haha! Food was tasty, freshly made, just right for the price and they have friendly and attentive staff. Chef even went around to check us out. Will try their other theme brunch next time. It was a good choice! read more

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It's been years since I've had a traditional Thanksgiving meal, so I searched for a place that would cater that type of food. I also needed the food to be halal. Fortunately, I came across Chef's Catering. I went back and forth with Joanne via email, and she was extremely patient. I chose to pick up the food and it was packed up very nicely, which made the drive home a lot easier. The food tasted good. I'm glad I chose Chef's Catering :) read more

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Thank you Abdul and Joanne for making my brother's party so special! I wish I could give you ten stars. Everyone raved how delicious the food was. How thoughtful of Abdul to make Cream Brulee especially for me since I'm Gluten free. And Joanne has an eye for design. The table was absolutely beautiful!! If you are looking for delicious gourmet food look no further. Joanne and Abdul make you feel like family and assisted me in choosing a beautiful menu. You helped me create a beautiful party. Kathy read more

Had my Thanksgiving dinner prepared by them I have been a customer since they opened up Food is always excellent I could eat their food every day read more

Love this place for many reasons: 1.) Service is exceptional! They're nice and efficient. The Chef has come out on several occasions to meet the customers and ask if they found everything to their liking. 2.) Great ambiance. It's perfect for celebrating anything from a Mommies only brunch to a birthday (people can also hold a private event not during their brunch)... it's fancy, not too fancy where you feel like you can't socialize and have fun with your family and friends. Nice and clean and everything is always in order. 3.) Halal!!!!! Very few quality options out there and this is probably my favorite. It's not junk food like burgers and fries. It's quality ingredients, made without loads of salt and I'm sure there is definitely butter but it's never oily or greasy. 4.) It's a great deal! I always come out of here thinking about what a great deal this was and how I definitely got my money's worth. *tip: take advantage of the omlettes and waffles made to order. I'm. It sure if this is only on special days or if it's there every Sunday. It says it on their menu offerings on their website. read more

Environment - 7 rating Located in a retail center across the street from Home Depot. It's one large room. Food The experience is like going to a very nice catered event. The restaurant is only open to public on Sunday for brunch. Each week is a different theme. I came for the French cuisine. It's $19.99 for adults. All of the food is made from scratch. It is a family business and the Sundays are a way for the catering company to highlight their catering abilities. My favorites were #1 - The French Toast with Carmel and Nuts #2 The Creme Brulee the best OMG #3 the Potato Croquettes #4 Pomegranate Apple Cider #5 Sage Cheese Service - 10 rating - met the Chef and daughter. Whole staff was very friendly and gracious. Overall great value for the quality and quantity of food. Will be back for more "themed brunch" Reservation recommended especially with larger groups. A lot of groups of families dine here. read more

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What a hidden gem. The menu is different each week and all of it is high quality and masterfully crafted. This week's menu was Italian and I was very impressed with all the proteins (Osso Bucco, chicken Tuscany, tilapia Livornese) but for me the absolute star was the grilled veggies and the pastry table. Both we're beautifully presented and everything was delicious. You can bet good money I will be back. read more

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This is an update for Chefs Sunday brunch. I've been coming here for years & always enjoyed their buffet style themed dining. They had put a temporary stop to these Sundays due to COVID...until last weekend! Their hours are now from 9am - 1pm and still offer a good amount on their menu, but no buffet at this time. I absolutely love their tri tip...juicy, flavorful topped with sliced grilled onions & so tender, you don't ever need a knife! The Chef's tri tip & eggs is what I went with, and it was just as delicious as I remember it! For dessert we had an amazing Florentine fruit cup which is fresh whipped cream inside a caramelized almond crust shell, then topped with 5 fruits. I hadn't had that one before...but it's now gonna be a necessity to my future orders! Joanne is the best. She along with her dad run this family business. They are such amazing chefs. Their whole staff is amazing. And they only use the best & highest quality ingredients & meats. I've also had their catering services, for some small, and large events, and it's always perfect w/ delicious dishes & excellent service! I'm so glad they're open again to the public! Oh and don't forget to redeem the FREE drink Yelp check in deal w/ your brunch order:D read more

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I had a Sunday for myself and thought I would try out a new place, and the reviews looked good, so I decided to check the place out. They post the menus for 2 months worth of rotating themes, so I did know exactly what was going to be served. Greek (this week's theme) would not have been my 1st choice, but it isn't like I was surprised. The food was good. Nothing was really outstanding, but most things were pretty tasty. Three stations were set up, a smaller 'breakfast' table, a 'lunch item' table and a dessert table. There were 2 hot breakfast items, a Greek fritata and a potato pancake. The fritata was too salty for me, probably because of the Klamata olives. the potato pancake was crispy, but a little bland. On the lunch side, there were 5 hot options, but I can't eat that much this early any more. I had the couscous, which I liked, the chicken, which was OK, and the vegetables, which were good. for dessert, I tried a couple of pastry bites. My favorite item of the brunch was here, a flakey individual pastry wrapped up with an apple compote. The baklava was also good, with plenty of pistachio. My only real complaint was the coffee, which really was not good. It was weak and flavorless. Whatever beans they use could stand a major upgrade. Overall, for $20, it is a good value if you want a big breakfast and like the menu items for the week. the staff is nice, and the owner/chef is personable and out on the floor, which is nice. read more

Thank you Yelp! Had it not been I would have never discovered this little gem so close to home. Went today for the French themed brunch and my husband and I were amazed. This place is small and located in an unassuming strip mall, the decor is minimal with only a few pictures on the walls. Now on to the food. This is one of those places were the selection isn't huge , but clearly it's all about quality over quantity. We started with the quiche and blueberry almond french toast casserole, a few french pastries, assorted french cheeses and these amazing potato fritters. There were 3 types of salads. I had the spinach, Bree, tangerine and strawberry salad, so tasty! My husband has the quinoa salad, he absolutely loved it. Then we moved on to the heavy-hitters some tri-tip in some type of awesome sauce, some chicken in cream sauce, mixed veggies and very cheesy potatoes. Everything we had was perfectly seasoned and amazing. In the dessert table there was assorted fruit, assorted tarts, macaroons, mini eclairs and cremé brulee. The drinks were nothing special. My husband had sparkling apple cider and I had lemonade Not great, but the drinks are not enough to knock off a star. For brunch it is a steal at $19.99 per person. We Can't wait to try the other themed brunches. Now all we have to do it wait until we have another child-free day to have a brunch date. read more

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Attentive and friendly staff. Amazing food. The chef even comes by to check in. You can request foods and he will add it to the rotation. Every dish was amazing. This will an every Sunday Event for me. read more

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Sunday Brunch; French theme: Every Sunday the chef and owner has a different theme. We caught the French theme this weekend. The restaurant felt more like a banquet or wedding event. The decor is very simple and clean and at a closer look, very classy with subtle hints of quality. The food is excellent. Really amazing actually. We did Sunday brunch, French themed and really enjoyed their fresh, perfectly seasoned dishes. They had a chicken and mushroom crepe that was delicious. Their cheese and fruit platter was awesome and their salads were extremely fresh and well balanced. Made to order omelets w/ turkey bacon and/or turkey sausage and fresh veggies. Very good but would've been great with swine, oink oink. The service was great. The only reason I'm not 5 staring is because I wished they had more of a selection for beef and seafood. They only had Tilapia (which I dont like) and their beef option was a wrapped meatball. I'll be back for their country feast weekend and their holiday brunch. read more

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This review has been long due. Best food ever. I got the catering done from Chef's Kitchen for a birthday party and everyone loved it. I customized the menu for the event and Joanne was so nice to suggest what would work for an outdoor event and what not. The food was delivered in a immaculate manner and presentation was very appetizing. I am definitely calling them back for our future events. read more

We love this place and have been there quite a few times. This my favorite place for brunch! I love the Greek buffet, everything tastes wonderful! I do want to try the Italian brunch also it sounds great. I have seriously never had anything that wasn't fantastic! Do yourself a favor and try this place out, you won't be sorry. read more

Ordered catering from here for my sons birthday Wow what an amazing job chefs catering did Absolutely amazing food so professionally served I took it the next day to work and my co workers said it was the best food they've ever tried Keep it up chefs ! read more

We hired Chef's Catering for my baby shower. We had contacted a few local catering companies but the decision was clear once we spoke on the phone with Chef's. They made the menu planning was a breeze and the price was very reasonable. The day of the shower, the staff came in and created a BEAUTIFUL display of the food. It really looked stunning. And the best part is that it tasted great too! Throughout the day, guests talking about the food and popping up to just grab one more bite. I'm so glad that we found Chef's Catering. They really made everything easy for us all while delivering with excellence. Thank you! read more

I would like to give this place 10 stars. -The food is fantastic - every time! -The people are friendly and helpful -The atmosphere is bright and clean What more can I say? You can't go wrong here. read more

Best brunch in OC. Period. Delicious Food: The variety is great, and the flavors are exceptional. The beef tri-tip and the bread pudding souffle are life changing (and lucky for me, both are served a different way for almost all of the themes). The other buffet items are delicious too. PLUS you can get omelettes, waffles, crepes made to order, which taste just as great as the buffet options. Finally, the chef is always taking suggestions, so if there's something you think might be good, just let him know. Halal: I wanted to call this out separately because it's very difficult to find halal brunch options. And instead of going the vegetarian route, the chef uses turkey or beef bacon, which is fantastic. They also serve complimentary sparkling juice. My biggest issue with going to brunch anywhere else is that I feel like we are overpaying when we can't eat half of the food, and we don't drink the mimosas...which is why we no longer go anywhere else for Sunday brunch :) Plenty of Variety: The themes are amazing, and it makes it so that you can come back each week without getting bored. We've tried almost every theme at this point, and I don't even know if I have a favorite because there is always something I love. I don't always get my moneys worth at buffets because I don't eat a ton, but the variety makes it so worth it. Nice Ambiance: It's a perfect atmosphere. Laid back, but tidy and classy. I love everything from the dining room decor to the easy listening music in the background. I am always comfortable when I'm there. Affordable: $19.99 per adult is a great price for a Sunday brunch in OC. True, you don't get alcohol, but since I don't want mimosas anyway, I'd rather pay for what I am actually enjoying. Excellent Service: Everyone here is so friendly. From the servers to the chef and his daughter who own the place, everyone makes you feel welcome and comfortable. I also love that they don't rush you out - we take our time at buffets, and it's nice not having the check dropped off when we haven't even finished our first plate. Pro Tip: We just found out they do Iftar dinners on Friday and Saturdays during Ramadan. Can't wait to try it!!! read more

Staff was pretentious. Will not answer basic questions about anything. They have this "why are you here in the first place attitude" . Never again. read more

Stay CLEAR of this place. We tried to hire them for our wedding cake. Spent months going back and forth on design. The owner seemed really nice and we were so close to finalizing a price and design... did cake testing and even tried his food. Then suddenly ghosted. Would stop answering our calls and emails TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING. We would call and speak to his wife, so would then hand him the phone and he would hang up. Imagine having to find a new cake for your wedding with only 2 months to go. Finally he called back and told us he couldn't accomodate because he had "other clients"... were we not his clients?? Not only did he miss out on a cake order, but we were also planning on doing a large catering order later. Don't trust this business ever. read more

What a great place. I must eat here 3 times a week. There lunch is so good and the people that own it are just as good. Great food and price is reasonable. Thank you Chef's JF read more

We had a business lunch catered and the food was amazing. Everyone enjoy it. The food was delivered on time and still hot! read more

Oh, man. I just had brunch at Chef's for the first time and it is, hands down, the best $20 brunch buffet I have ever had. We took a shot... my wife's family was in town to celebrate her birthday and we read online this Sunday was the French themed menu. I am so very glad we tried Chef's! Friendly service, a tour of the buffet stations, and everything... I mean EVERYTHING... was delicious. I started with chocolate French toast and a baked egg soufflé with some pastries. I was in heaven! Next up, stuffed chicken, beef, and tilapia... all cooked well and seasoned or sauced just right. I tried some spinach and brie salad that was excellent and assorted cheeses... yummy! Then, it was time for some mousse, creme brulee, and macaroons! I had about six of those... raspberry or hazelnut was probably my favorite. Drinks are a la carte... about $3 for a cup of coffee... but we were offered a free glass of sparkling cider. And the servers even brought my wife a complimentary piece of cake and sang to her for her birthday. I know we will be back... probably in two weeks for the Italian themed brunch. read more

If you're looking for pancakes, French toast, eggs and bacon for breakfast- go to Denny's or IHOP. You won't find it here. Now, if you're looking to explore and expand your palate and tastes, Chef's is right for you. Located in the Tustin Shopping Center across from Home Depot and Chuck E Cheese, just down the street from the Village shops. One reviewer said that the place was drab and plain- I'd like to disagree. Yes, the walls are white and very simple, but did you look at the table set? What restaurant can you find that pays attention to chivari chairs, table cloths, nice china, and silverware- not the rented worn out flatware and ceramic plates like you're used to at TGIfridays? Now for the food- Superb. Come if you're willing to try new tastes. We were not aware that there is a theme every Sunday- today was Mediterranean featuring alot of Egyptian specialties. Very delicious, fresh, and you can tell chef puts love into his cooking. Had the usual babaganoush, fresh falafel, but also had this tender beef stew, pastry bread with honey, and bean dish (I don't know the proper names) that were delicious. Dessert was awesome featuring a fresh mango mousse that was to die for, fresh apricot pudding, fresh fruits, and baklava. Service was excellent. Our hostess was so polite and helpful. She gave us a thorough description of all the dishes at the buffet before we began- so there was no guessing game. Our waiters were on point with filling our waters, tea, and coffee and removing our used dishes. They were also very thoughtful and accommodating to my 11month old and brought him a smaller cup and spoon without me having to ask. Definitely will return. So glad we found this on yelp! read more

Yummy!! I have been here a few times for Sunday brunch, and each time has been amazing. There is always lots and lots of food, and every dish is better than the last. It seems almost unfair to get so much delicious food at such a reasonable price. They have a different theme every week, but my experience is that they are all good. When you have a good chef, nothing he or she makes will turn out bad, I guess. But I have to say that the middle eastern brunch is my absolute FAVORITE, and since it excites me that much, I am going to concentrate on that. I am middle eastern, so I am very familiar with the food, and it is virtually impossible to find middle eastern food this good in Southern California. Especially breakfast foods. Until Chef's. The falafel is so light and fluffy and crispy, the foul (traditional Arabic bean dish) is so flavorful and hearty, and the fiteer... Omg, don't get me started on the fiteer. Fiteer mesheltet is a light, flaky, sweet pastry that normally you can only find in Egypt. But Chef's has it!!! I nearly passed out from excitement when I saw that, and I ate it until I felt like I was going to burst. Lucky for me, it's an all you can eat buffet and I could keep going back for more!! There was also a pancake/waffle station and an omelet station, both of which I was very impressed by. Anyone who knows cooking knows how difficult it is to make a perfect omelet. But the omelets here really are perfect. Not overcooked, not undercooked, light, fluffy, flavorful, and full of delicious fresh ingredients. Just thinking about it now makes my mouth water... And this might sound like an exaggeration, but it's not: these were the best waffles I have ever had. They make them right there in front of you so they are so fresh and soft and delicious, it's almost like eating cake. I would never have thought I would be so taken aback by a waffle, but I was. I loved this place so much that I took pictures of all the food in my excitement and posted them on facebook for my friends to see. It really was that amazing. I can't wait to go back. I just wish I lived closer so I could go every Sunday. I recommend showing up early because it gets packed in the later part of the morning and it is difficult to find parking and seating, although the staff is so accommodating that they always manage to find a spot for us. Highly recommend!! PS - They had kosher bacon, sausage and mortadella as a part of their brunch, which is a real treat for those of us who don't eat pork. I love turkey bacon!! read more

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Came here for the brunch it was amazing! There was so much good food, I am bummed I didn't take any pictures, however I was too busy eating. The food it great quality. Location is hidden and is small, could be hard to see from the street. The inside is one large room - not too many tables. I could see this place filling up very quickly. Servers were very polite and generous.Not only did they have the food that they served buffet style but you could also order pancakes, waffles and omelets from the kitchen. All the food was amazing and I would certainly come here again would be great as a girls brunch for sure. The only thing missing was the champagne... Also the parking can be a bit crazy but other than that it is a great place - and am 100% sure I will return. read more