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Chester's Kitchen & Bar, Rochester, MN

Chester's Kitchen & Bar

4.7 (1546)
$30 and under
American
111 South Broadway, Suite 108, Rochester, MN 55904

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
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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).

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (507) 424-1211
  • Website
    http://www.chesterskb.com/
  • 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 with seating capacity for up to 40 guests.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, Shawn Jensen, for more details: shawn.jensen@chesterskb.com
  • Location
    111 South Broadway, Suite 108, Rochester, MN 55904
  • 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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What 1,546 people are saying

Chester's Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Rochester

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

  • Rochester

    Best Value

  • Rochester

    Healthy

  • Rochester

    Hot spot

  • Rochester

    Neighborhood gem

  • Rochester

    Good for special occasions

  • Rochester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chester's Kitchen & Bar delights patrons with its "best steak on the planet," Parmesan-crusted walleye, and "amazing" chocolate cake. Guests consistently praise the "friendly, attentive" staff and diverse menu. The restaurant offers a vibrant, cozy atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings or casual dining near the Mayo Clinic.
1,546 Reviews

  1. Gayle

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ParmesanCrusted walleye was perfection….crispy on the outside, flaky and tender inside. Wait staff was friendly, very attentive and on the spot whenever needed. We are long-time patrons of Chester’s and they didn’t disappoint this time either…despite a packed house.

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  2. Jay

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Chesters often-ish. But we go once a year for steak dinner for our anniversary. Let me start by saying we have the best server every time. Devon C. Sweet as can be, caring, attentive, she knows what you need before you know what you need! The steak. O M G. BEST STEAK ON THE PLANET! Beyond awesome. Gouda hashbrowns to die for. Fresh bread with butter. My drink was spot on perfect! And do not get me started on the chocolate cake. Amazing. Best chocolate cake I've ever eaten. Truly, our favorite spot to eat. We take our grandkids once a month and it's a treat for them. They LOVE it as much as we do. Do yourself a favor. Go ask for Devon C's section and enjoy!

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  3. Jennie

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Light number of diners for dinner at 5:30 pm on a Sunday. Nice booth, attentive service (including boxing your leftovers for you), and very good cocktails and food.

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  4. Jill

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a party of four for a Saturday evening. We had an experienced server. My steak was cooked to perfect inner temperature, the seafood was expertly cooked and generous in portion size, their signature oven roasted (formerly rotisserie) chicken was beautifully done, drinks were of decent size and the bartenders knowledgeable. Overall, the only elements that dampened the evening somewhat were that my comments in the reservation (2x) that this was a double birthday celebration were not regarded, and the extreme noise level in the restaurant which made conversation difficult and unpleasant. Overall, it was a good experience, and for the quality of the meals, we would recommend it to others.

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  5. Lara

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, exceptional flavor and great drinks! We always love Chester’s and highly recommend!

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  6. Mary

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience 10/10 highly recommend!!!! We will be back.

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  7. Roxanna

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always eat here when in town for Mayo appointments. The food is always good and the prices are reasonable. The crusted Parmesan walleye and meatloaf are favorites. And the banana cream pie dessert is amazing.

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  8. Barbara

    Minneapolis - St. Paul28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service. A menu with a lot of variety. Everyone at our table was happy with their entrees. Try the bread pudding and banana pie for dessert. It’s worth the extra money.

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  9. Renae VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul319 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess, server, atmosphere and food were all excellent. It’s a very nice location near Mayo clinic. We were fortunate enough to eat outdoors and it was a beautiful evening.

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  10. nancy VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always wonderful at Chesters. Waitress was terrific- very accommodating and accurate with our many requests.

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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 1546 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.chesterskb.com/
  • Phone number
    (507) 424-1211
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is available with seating capacity for up to 40 guests.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, Shawn Jensen, for more details: shawn.jensen@chesterskb.com

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