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Chester's Kitchen & Bar

4.7
4.7
1406 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Casual Upscale Dining in the Heart of Downtown Rochester, Minnesota. Made-from-scratch food with layers of flavor.

Large Patio Seating (In season), Garden Atrium and Private Dining.
Named Rochester's Best Restaurant 2018!
Rochester's Favorite Dessert 2020 - Banana Cream Pie!
Serving Rotisserie Chicken, Lavash Pizza, Steaks, Seafood, Burgers, Salads and Much More... Made Fresh Daily!!
Specific tables are never guaranteed. Due to popularity and weather conditions, we do not accept reservations for the Patio or Bar Booths (first come first serve basis).

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Monday- Saturday: 11AM-4PM; Brunch: Sunday: 10AM-2PM; Dinner: Sunday- Thursday: 4PM-10PM; Friday- Saturday: 4PM-11PM

  • Phone number

    (507) 424-1211

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Derek Jensen

  • Private party facilities

    Our private dining room is available for any occasion, with seating capacity for up to 44 guests. It is an ideal space for business meetings, rehearsal dinners, graduations, birthday parties and more! We are happy to arrange the room to best accommodate your needs, and work with our skilled chefs to create the perfect menu. To reserve the room exclusively, there is a food and beverage minimum dependent upon day and time of the event. Please contact our Event Coordinator, Lindsey Hobbs, for more details: events@nrgemail.com

  • Private party contact

    Carissa Merritt: (507) 424-1211

  • Neighborhood

    Rochester

  • Cross street

    Broadway

  • Parking details

    Lots of parking downtown in various ramps, as well as on the street.

  • Public transit

    Bus and Taxi adjacent. Connected to Skyway and Subway.

  • Entertainment

    Live Entertainment in the Spring/Summer/Fall on our gorgeous garden patio on the beautiful Peace Plaza.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7
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  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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    Neighborhood gem

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Our food was excellent. The service was exceptional.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Mediocre food and terrible wine selection We would not go again
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Fayetteville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always one of our favorites when in Rochester!
  4. WMBRAIN

    Chicago

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our server Peter was outstanding Service, smile, attentive, friendly, punctual Wine delivery was Singularly and Amusingly pleasant.
  5. TomP

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Being a Saturday evening the noise level was high since the restaurant was jammed, not their fault. The service and food were not up to their usual standards. Our wait staff person had to be asked to provide silverware and water for the table when we already had our appetizer. We were disappointed the walleye cakes were not available for the 15th anniversary celebration, if a large number of people were ordering those maybe they could be brought back at some point since it would appear people really like them. My meatloaf arrived with a goodly portion of mashed potatoes and meatloaf, but with a small amount of gravy so it got rather dry as I ate.
  6. RM12

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Dinner was fine. Our server was not clear about when we would get charged for things, which is annoying. (I ordered a sandwich and what I thought was a $2.50 soup but was charged $7.50 for it because I had to specifically waive the fries. She should have said that! She also asked if we wanted rolls or corn bread, but didn’t make it clear the rolls were free but cornbread was extra.) It wasn’t terrible but I wouldn’t go back.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Emily was great. We didn't feel rushed, but felt taken care of. I really liked the egg rolls, chili and turkey avocado melt. Rotisserie chicken my husband had is great comfort food too.
  8. ColfromMT

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, good food, good service. No complaints.
  9. ChristinaB

    Naples

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Good place for a sandwich but $58 for a 1/2 in thick ala cart ribeye with no flavor is crazy. I can buy one inch thick ribeyes myself at Costco that taste much better. Calamari tasted like it came out of a bag
  10. Doreen

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    always enjoy the food and the awesome variety Wait staff was wonderful Ambiance is pleasant, but the high ceilings make it difficult to hear across the table
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great variety on the menu and everything is well prepared. Always a good meal and good value.
  12. VanceH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    Food and service was great but it was so loud in there I could not wait to leave. This is not a good place for a relaxing date night.
  13. BarbH

    Minneapolis

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent service ! I love the walleye Parmesan- always so yummy!
  14. MauraM

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal and great evening. Outstanding service and food. Definitely looking forward to another date night at Chester's!
  15. AmyJ

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered the Valentines Special Steak and Loster and it was amazing! The steak was very tender and delicious. Our server recommended a wine pairing and got us samples to make sure we got one we liked. Great ambience and quiet so we could easily chat.
  16. JoeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place to go! Food and atmosphere were great.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    209 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    209 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amy was fantastic - needed to grab foods that were specific to medical needs for a visit at mayo and she was so gracious and kind. Loved it so much came back every day of our stay Walleye was amazing and grilled meatloaf was perfect
  18. Alaskan

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chester’s is our favorite- best restaurant in Rochester
  19. RogerJ

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food and people. Highly recommend this one.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    The food was great and the service was prompt. But we noticed that literally everyone who worked there from the hostess to the servers looked absolutely miserable. There wasn’t one person who cracked a smile the entire time we were there. It’s unfortunate because everything else was good.
  21. Eieieiooo

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great menue choices . Excellent desserts. Service was very good.
  22. JaneH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A small group of friends met for wine and dinner, all meals weee excellent, Rosie was an excellent waitress and we never felt rushed with our long dinner!
  23. Back2MN

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated immediately at our reservation time. The waitress was very attentive and kind. We were pleased about choosing Chesters for a meal with our out-of-state guests.
  24. jetman

    Des Moines

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is superb, as is the atmosphere and service. We have appointments at Mayo Clinic and this is conveniently located. We will return.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    INCREDIBLE FOOD and DRINKS, everytime!!! Entire staff is amazingly excellent!!!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was amazing. Great selection of food.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Every time we eat there we get stuck at a bad table. Food and service are good, but haven’t had good luck with a comfy table
  28. CourtneyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Server was excellent, friendly & knowledgeable. I was with some elderly guests who are hard of hearing so it was a little loud for them.
  29. Chili1NYfan

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved this place! The ambience is gorgeous, the staff was very attentive and the oof was great! We had the rotisserie chicken and we loved it…very tasty and moist. One of the members of our party had the jambalaya and thought it was excellent as well. I think whatever you order you will not be disappointed. We were seated very promptly with our reservation even thought they were busy.
  30. LauraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always so delicious! The service is always very friendly! Highly recommend.
  31. Jerry

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I know everybody is trying but its tough to get hot food these days, nothing worse than cold eggs........
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Good service. Good ambiance
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We loved our meal and visit. Loved to see them cleaning so thoroughly.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was fantastic….after checking with the cooks, the hostess was able to change my order of fresh walleye to just being grilled without the Parmesan crust they normally use. Cooked to just the way I like it…..my wife loved the grilled meat loaf she ordered….the noise level was somewhat elevated, but the restaurant was pretty much full of patrons at 6:30 pm.
  35. LoriAnn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The food was good and the company was great. Loved the beautifully lit white Christmas trees!
  36. Srddd

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Attentive service, good breakfast, willing to make an egg type of substitute for one of our party.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The menu was so tantalizing and it was hard to choose with so many amazing options. The food we ordered was delicious. The service was great and our waiter was friendly and attentive to our needs. Great ambiance. Will definitely go back when we are back in town.
  38. KrisC

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service superb! Music was a little loud - our server even trouble hearing us as we ordered.
  39. Canadianfoody

    Minneapolis

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have always enjoyed dining at Chesters, the only downside, like many restaurants, is the noise level which not only can be painful but also makes it hard to have conversations. When we arrived and we were seated, the noise was unbearable BUT I requested the volume of the music be turned down and it was!! It made the dining experience so much more enjoyable.
  40. MissHood

    Minneapolis

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Josh the bartender was amazing and Fawn our waitress was fun and exciting- had great suggestions. We were impressed. The piped music was a great mood adjuster.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Chester's Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (507) 424-1211.

Chester's Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1406 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Chester's Kitchen & Bar

111 South Broadway, Suite 108, Rochester, MN 55904

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Broadway

  • Neighborhood

    Rochester

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Monday- Saturday: 11AM-4PM; Brunch: Sunday: 10AM-2PM; Dinner: Sunday- Thursday: 4PM-10PM; Friday- Saturday: 4PM-11PM

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Lots of parking downtown in various ramps, as well as on the street.

  • Public transit

    Bus and Taxi adjacent. Connected to Skyway and Subway.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Derek Jensen

  • Entertainment

    Live Entertainment in the Spring/Summer/Fall on our gorgeous garden patio on the beautiful Peace Plaza.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (507) 424-1211

  • Private party facilities

    Our private dining room is available for any occasion, with seating capacity for up to 44 guests. It is an ideal space for business meetings, rehearsal dinners, graduations, birthday parties and more! We are happy to arrange the room to best accommodate your needs, and work with our skilled chefs to create the perfect menu. To reserve the room exclusively, there is a food and beverage minimum dependent upon day and time of the event. Please contact our Event Coordinator, Lindsey Hobbs, for more details: events@nrgemail.com

  • Private party contact

    Carissa Merritt: (507) 424-1211

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