Midlothian Chef's Kitchen

Name: Midlothian Chef's Kitchen
Address: 11501 Busy St, Midlothian, VA, United States, 23114
Telephone: (804) 893-3562
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1454)

$30 and under

American

11501 Busy St, Midlothian, VA 23114

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Voted Best Restaurant in Chesterfield by Richmond Magazine, and Dine Like a Local Award by The Scout Guide for Best Restaurant for Dinner. Midlothian Chef's Kitchen is a New American Restaurant by Award-Winning Chef David Dunlap. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with indoor & outdoor seating, & local, hyper-seasonal Virginia ingredients. This is a full service restaurant & bar with thoughtful dishes that evoke memories.

Chef Dunlap was previously the Executive Sous Chef at The Inn at Little Washington and the Corporate Executive Chef of Quirk Hotels (Quirk Hotel RVA & Quirk Hotel CVille). He was named as 1 of the 32 Restaurant Stars on the Rise in 2020 by FSRMagazine, Rising Star Chef of the Year by Two Roads Hospitality Worldwide, and has won Best Dishes at Broad Appetit 4 years in a row.

Enjoy special events such as Wine/Bourbon Pairing Dinners, Private Dining/Event Space, and a Chef's Table Experience. This is a local, family-owned business, owned by Chef Dunlap & his wife.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 893-3562
Website
https://www.midlothianchefskitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Dunlap
Catering
Please call or email us to cater an event.
Private party facilities
Please call or email us to host a private event.

Location
11501 Busy St, Midlothian, VA 23114
Neighborhood
Midlothian
Cross street
Courthouse Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,454 people are saying

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Innovative
Richmond
Innovative
Richmond
Neighborhood gem
Richmond
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen is a charming dining spot celebrated for its "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. Guests adore its "unique dining experience," "intimate setting," and thoughtful touches for special occasions. While some mention minor service delays, the "delicious" and "creative" menu consistently impresses, making it a must-visit.

1,454 Reviews

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Cheryl
Virginia9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delish and fresh—and unique food experience. A delightful evening!
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Virginia
Virginia28 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. Noise level was great. Could talk and hear very well.
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Mike
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we arrived we were met with real family atmosphere and hearty welcome. Lauren our waitress was very genuine and hospitable. She went out of her way to ensure our meal was amazing. We are new to the area and this was our first meal out. Best decision we made. We will be back !
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Jennifer
Virginia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been twice and both times have been fantastic. The food is delicious and specially crafted. We are excited to go again!
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Terrance
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great experience. Everything was perfect!
Midlothian Chef's KitchenResponded 6 days ago
Dear Terrance, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We can’t wait to have you back for more delicious dining experiences at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen!
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Nancy
Virginia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service! Always a great experience
Midlothian Chef's KitchenResponded 6 days ago
Dear Nancy, thank you for your positive review! We’re glad to see that you had a great experience at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your support. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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John
Virginia28 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening celebrating daughter’s engagement.
Midlothian Chef's KitchenResponded 6 days ago
Dear John, thank you for celebrating your special occasion with 1870 Restaurant! We’re honored to have been a part of your memorable day, and we’re happy that you enjoyed your experience. We hope to be part of many more of your milestones in the future. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Rick
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. My wife had the filet and I had a Red Snapper special. Both were excellent. Service was excellent, ambiance was wonderful. Definitely worth checking out!
Midlothian Chef's KitchenResponded on July 16, 2025
Dear Rick, thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen. Our team works hard to create dishes that our guests will love, and it’s always rewarding to hear such positive feedback. Thanks for sharing your experience with us and to hope to see you again soon!
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Chad
Virginia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food with a good variety of options.
Midlothian Chef's KitchenResponded on July 10, 2025
Dear Chad, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the quality of our food. Our team works hard to create dishes that our guests will love, and it’s always rewarding to hear such positive feedback. We can’t wait to have you back for more delicious dining experiences at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen!
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Patrick
Virginia3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was fantastic. Definitely recommend visiting MCK - it was a high quality, unique dining experience that is hard to find in the suburbs.
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FAQs

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 893-3562.

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 1454 OpenTable diners.

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for Midlothian Chef's Kitchen

11501 Busy St, Midlothian, VA 23114

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Courthouse Road
Neighborhood
Midlothian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Dunlap
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.midlothianchefskitchen.com/
Phone number
(804) 893-3562
Catering
Please call or email us to cater an event.
Private party facilities
Please call or email us to host a private event.

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Midlothian Chef's Kitchen

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What 1,454 people are saying

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