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    Chef's Table

    4.2 (140 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mix Grill (For One)
    JaDee W.

    As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and sat promptly. They brought bread and a special sauce to the table. My husband and mom said it was delicious, sadly I couldn't eat it because it had pineapple in it. We started randomly smelling an awful mildew/ dust smell and looked around and saw that the place was really clean so it was weird. The longer we were there the smell just kept getting worse and worse. It started giving me a headache and we were going to leave but then they came with our food so I decided to just suck it up. I did not like a single thing. The pide was pretty flavorless, the cheese was like hard plastic, and the veggies on top were definitely not cooked/ baked, but were ice cold. The beef dumplings were so hard and unedible. They barely had any stuff on the inside and the yogurt sauce/ marinara combo sadly did not mix well for me. My husband had the mix grill and said the meat was cooked nicely but there wasn't much flavor and he did not like the sour dressing they use on their salad. My mom also said the gyro meat did not taste like gyro at all and had a weird chemical after taste. We spent over $100 here and all left disappointed and still hungry. This place was packed though so idk if we went at a bad time, ordered wrong or what but I personally would never eat here again. It's unfortunate because the food LOOKED really good but fell short.

    Ellen E.

    This place was such a unique and fun restaurant in San Antonio. The food was all fresh with amazing flavors and great ambiance. As other reviews mentioned, service was a little slow, but the waiters were super busy so it was understandable. Great place to go for cool vibes with something different! Little bakery next door with some really amazing looking desserts.

    Kim L.

    First time trying this place out. A small restaurant. We had a short wait for our table; we waited in the pastry shop next door (connected to the restaurant) Of course Saturdays are always a busy time for restaurants. I had the chicken Shish Kabob which was quite delectable. Portion was ample. My dining guest had the Lamb & Beef Doner which was an ample portion. I saw plastic water bottles on the neighboring tables and thought it looked tacky. It kind of took away something from my dining experience. We tried the baklava (pistachios with filo pastry and butter syrup). Not really a fan of it... we will be returning to try other dishes.

    Chicken Doner dinner
    Rachael B.

    Great vibes. Great food. The meat, rice and salad Combo is perfect. We did beef and lamb. Even my son enjoyed all. It's a solid meal that could feed 2 with the entree if you aren't hungry or greedy af. It came with bread but they forgot the dipping sauce... bummer but my son still tore up. It's next door to a cafe and pastry shop. Great for your sweet tooth after such a wholesome meal. I'm adding them to my "ion feel like cookin" roster!

    First timer platter 10/10
    Lexus M.

    This place is so amazing! Food, service, ambiance 10/10!! Definitely recommend! We ordered the recommended first timer platter and it did not disappoint! So good!!

    Jinni Q.

    Pretty slow service and not the most attentive but the food more than makes up for it. Their complimentary bread and dipping sauce is addictive, and everything I've ordered is consistently delicious. Plus, their portion sizes are huge! Just be aware that they do charge for water (they give you water bottles) so bring your own. I also love the abundance of Turkish decor in the restaurant. Favorites: mixed appetizers plate, chicken doner

    Is Iskender Kebab
    Carol W.

    If you have not been to Chef's Table - go...now. I've been here twice now and both times have been Excellent!. Having spent a little time in Turkey (2 years) where I ate a lot of food I appreciate that eating here evoked so many memories of food shared with others. On our first visit, we started off with the mixed grill. Really loved the muammara, though the baba ganoush was also outstanding - and who can forget that bread! Its warm, and so good at soaking up pretty much anything. For my main, I had to get the lamb tava. You don't see this on a lot of menus in the US. This is flavorful, with bell pepper, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. It was perfect, truly warmed the soul. On the second visit I opted for the Iskender kabob. Lamb and beef thinly sliced layered over.....bread.....which soaked up all those juices. Again - perfect. Don't forget dessert (store next door, but connected). There is nothing better to end a great meal than a great dessert. I'm a huge fan of pretty much pistaciho anything. I think its times to plan another trip to SATX!

    Emily G.

    This place is a MUST try. It's so beautifully decorated. Everyone is very friendly. The service is great and so is the food. We got the mixed grill for two and some appetizers. The crispy philo rolls are excellent the meat and chicken are so delicious. I've been craving this place every day since we went. 10/10 we will be back and recommending this place to everyone. Best meal I've had in a long time. Will be trying some desserts from their neighboring bakery next time. Everything looks amazing!

    Bread
    Darian C.

    I loved their fresh bread and baba ghanoush. I also got to try their Iskender kebab and it was pretty good as well. The fries were ok I feel like they could be a bit crispier. The workers were nice and the inside is so really unique. The food came out fast as well.

    Inside
    Jt H.

    My family and I stopped by for the first time and tried the falafel, Mediterranean salad, lamb chops, and the Dubai chocolate from the connecting place next door. The lamb chops were absolutely bomb and could give Chamagocha a real run for their money. The rice and salads were fresh, flavorful, and honestly exceeded my expectations. The falafel was decent, but next time I'm definitely going for the garlic shrimp instead. Overall, a great experience and I'd happily come back to try more.

    Spinach & Feta Pide
    Leila G.

    Tonight we tried this restaurant and it was amazing! The staff, the food, the location...everything was great! We've never had Turkish food before so we decided to be safe and order the pide. It's basically a Turkish pizza. My husband had a cheese pide and I had a spinach and feta pide. So flavorful and filling. The bread and dipping sauce they bring when you are seated was also fantastic. The sauce is spicy but not too spicy. It's a kind of sweet and salty and like nothing I've ever tried. They also have a Turkish coffee and dessert place connected. The pastries look like they are out of a magazine. So perfect looking. We went a little late in the evening so I didn't get to try the coffee but I definitely intend to the next time I come back.

    Chicken Doner Course
    M S.

    An absolute gem of a place! From the moment you walk in, you see all the unique and cultural touches. Feels like you are transported to Turkey in the middle of San Antonio. Service was great & food came out quickly. Everything was super delicious.

    Chicken Iskender
    Kira W.

    So received a pop up ad for this place and decided to try it for dinner today. The food is oh-so flavorful. For appetizers we ordered the falafel and it was cooked to perfection. The fried cauliflower isn't quite fried but moreso boiled. My partner ordered chicken Iskender and the sauce mixed with the chicken was so good but add the crispiness? OMG so good. There was so much to choose from and I couldn't pick so my waitress picked for me (she didn't miss). I had the mix grill for one. All in all the jams in the restaurant are befitting for the ambiance of this place. Great for date night but also overall a great place! 10/10 highly recommend. Will be going back again!

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    10 months ago

    Food was amazing. Ambiance was great! Had the lamb tava, lamb was tender and the sauce was very flavorful!

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    8 months ago

    Great atmosphere, awesome cuisine, wonderful service Definitely a good place to revisit to enjoy tasty cuisine selections.

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    11 months ago

    Customer service was great the waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu

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    7 months ago

    The food was amazing-we tried several dishes to share. Large portions so still had plenty for later! Service was great too!

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    6 months ago

    Food was absolutely incredible! I got the beef and lamb Kebab and it was absolutely delicious!

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    1 year ago

    The food was amazing. The service is on point. And the place has a relaxed vibe. Definitely going back to try other dishes.

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    8 months ago

    The service was amazing and very welcoming! The food was incredibly delicious and Anna made us feel like family!

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    10 months ago

    The ambiance was nice and had amazing food! The service was attentive and they have a great selection of Turkish food on their menu.

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    10/10 must come visit! Everything was incredible. Would recommend to anyone. Service was great as well.

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    9 months ago

    Authentic and delicious. And amazing sweets connected next door. We will definitely be back. Best kept secret in Helotes!

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    10 months ago

    Food was amazing, highly recommend trying the chicken shish kabob, service is outstanding!

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    Food was delicious! We ordered the chicken shish kebab and it came out perfectly juicy and charred.

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