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Chester's Kitchen & Bar

4.7
4.7
1422 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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).

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Popular dishes

What 1,422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rochester

    Best Overall

  • Rochester

    Best Food

  • Rochester

    Best Service

  • Rochester

    Best Ambiance

  • Rochester

    Best Value

  • Rochester

    Good for business meals

  • Rochester

    Good for groups

  • Rochester

    Healthy

  • Rochester

    Neighborhood gem

  • Rochester

    Good for special occasions

  • Rochester

    Lively

  • Rochester

    Most Booked

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  1. AlanB

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Has a nice Mother’s Day lunch. Family members all chose several different meals and all were good.
  2. JamesH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food, service are outstanding. Not a big fan of the two person tables that are placed very close together. ALWAYS have a good meal!!!!
  3. MaggyMay

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great variety and quality. Appetizers are outstanding. Staff are amazing.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable meal! I always order the rotisserie chicken, but instead tried the beef stroganoff this time. Both are excellent and would highly recommend either one. The wedge salad and banana cream pie for dessert completes the meal.
  5. anneepl

    Pittsburgh

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I dined on Friday, 4/14. Really liked the food and the server who took great care of me. However, I do have a complaint - I called the restaurant beforehand to confirm they served Coke products and was told they do. When I arrived I ordered a Coke, and asked to confirm that it wasn't Pepsi. My server informed me they have an off brand MN made version instead. I really appreciated her honesty and the way she handled it the situation and offered alternatives. That said, I didn't appreciate the dishonest answer I received when I called the restaurant specifically asking for confirmation. While this may seem like a small thing for many people, it's important to me.
  6. Taylorbetz

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff & food was delicious! We will be back
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    “Delicious food”. “Loved the yummy cornbread, too”
  8. SophieP

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Some of the restaurant looks very warm and inviting, we were sat in a row of booths that look like they were squeezed in as an afterthought. Tiny booths for 4 people. Drink selection was good, but it took two separate requests to get a round of waters and even then they didn't bring one for everyone. Food wasn't as good as it's been in the past. I personally had the Tuna Poke bowl, and had to ask for the sauce listed on the menu as there was non to be found in the dish. I think we'll probably skip Chester's next time and visit another of Novas restaurants. It's not terrible, but when you're used to a certain caliber... This place definitely fell short.
  9. Kerri

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Served a delicious meal by a very attentive server!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lobster and Mac n cheese not good! Tasted really fishy. Fondue was amazing. Hash browns at best were barely warm.
  11. cher

    Austin

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food stellar! Beef stroganoff and parmigiana crusted walleye both fab! Noah the server was outstanding. We love Chester's every single time!
  12. Kathy

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Madeline and other staff were great. Delicious food and relaxing ambience.
  13. Canadianfoody

    Minneapolis

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We dine at Chesters often. The food this time was not up to par My boyfriend had his usual chicken which he said he wouldn’t have eaten, but he was hungry. It was very bland and over cooked. I tried something different for a change one of the salads. It was tasty, but there was a lot of salt on it I was really swollen the next day It was just a bad choice for me. On another note, it was the first time we’ve had a server that who seemed be having an off day. We usually have such fun and good service.
  14. Bill

    Anchorage

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent staff from reception to serving staff. All professional and capable. The food was as promised. My only criticism is the lack of vegetables on the menu. On previous visits I believe we could get vegetables as Side dishes. None were available on this visit.
  15. TeriJ

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious carrot cake! Quick service! Easy to converse—noise level is very good.
  16. Joseph

    San Antonio

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been to Chester’s for 13 years now, and it never fails. Nice and friendly people and the best quality food ever.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

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

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

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

    Fayetteville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

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

    Chicago

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

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

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 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.
  22. RM12

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    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.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 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.
  24. ColfromMT

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, good food, good service. No complaints.
  25. 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
  26. Doreen

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 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
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    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.
  28. VanceH

    Minneapolis

    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.
  29. BarbH

    Minneapolis

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

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

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 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!
  31. AmyJ

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 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.
  32. JoeR

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place to go! Food and atmosphere were great.
  33. 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
  34. Alaskan

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

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

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

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

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    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.
  37. Eieieiooo

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

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

    Minneapolis

    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!
  39. Back2MN

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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.
  40. 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.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • 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 1422 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


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

  • 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 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

  • Private party contact

    Carissa Merritt: (507) 424-1211

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