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Midlothian Chef's Kitchen, Midlothian, VA

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen

4.6
4.6
1014 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 893-3562
  • 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.
  • 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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Experiences

  • Christmas Prix Fixe Menu

    $75.00 per person

    Dec 18 - Dec 24, 2023
    Christmas Prix Fixe Menu Join us for a Special Christmas Prix Fixe Menu. Enjoy three courses, for a fixed price, $75 per person and kids (12 and under) $35 per person. This will be the only menu and option available. View the menu on our website, www.midlothiachefskitchen.com/christmas-eve-menu

What 1,014 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    American

  • Richmond

    Innovative

  • Richmond

    American

1,014 Reviews
  1. CaitlinT

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing first visit! Food was incredible and the service was outstanding! Staff was very kind, engaging and friendly. We can’t wait to come back!

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  2. AlexS

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Food was very long in arriving and then served lukewarm.

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  3. OliverK

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was phenomenal. All three courses were great. Cocktails and drinks were also very good. Have great options for desserts as well.

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  4. GuyB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was great. Service was good but affected by apparent ordering computer issues. Appetizer course was a little slow but not unreasonable but the entree was very slow in appearing. Entire dinner experience took over 2 hours including dessert. This was 30 to 45 minutes longer than our previous dining experience. The servers were attentive and not at fault for the delays. We will definitely return because the food is so good.

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  5. Culinack

    Wilmington

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Absolutely delicious. Loved it. Will come back again soon.

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  6. kp1106

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Midlothian’s best kept secret! Fantastic cocktails, superb menu, food is phenomenal!! If you’ve never been, you’re missing out!!

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  7. JohnA

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Two of us were returning customers. We brought two others with us this time. All were very impresses. The rockfish was the very best. The pork loin was the most tender any of us have experienced. The salmon just flacked perfectly. The deserts were unbelievable. Our waiter was excellent. He was attentive but did not overpower us. The Leonise wine was a gamble that paied off perfectively. We will be back!

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  8. JeffG

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All of the food was wonderfully balanced and carefully thought through. Wine pairing suggestions complemented the meal. Service was friendly and attentive but not overbearing.

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  9. JillJ

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We recently dined here to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. We were debating on the many wonderful restaurant choices in the Richmond area. We made the right decision to dine here. Everything was fabulous from the drinks to the apps to the entrees to the dessert. Service was great and they made our celebration special!

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  10. Lauren

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful service. A great spot to celebrate something special!

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  11. AshleyB

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    We had heard great things and were really excited by the menu choices; unfortunately our meal fell a little short. I would like to try it again to see if it was just an off night though.

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  12. Lulu

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. We will definitely go back.

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  13. AileenR

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband had Miso Glazed Pork Loin Charred Peaches, Buttermilk Soubise, Ginger Polenta that was excellent and I had the Roasted chicken w/ a delicious sauce and gnocchi. Food was delicious. Wine pairing was excellent and finished w/ a delicious dark chocolate tart. Service was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Love the ambience. Great food in a very quaint place.

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  14. SusanB

    Naples

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a very nice restaurant. The food was so tasty - layers of different spices and combinations of foods. We appreciated the plating also, very attractive. Loved the use of the small slate to place a clean fork and knife. The salmon was delicious as was the chicken. No extra salt here which was a delight! Fresh bread was crusty on the outside and airy on the inside. Truly a dining experience. Our waiter, Ben, was attentive and answered all of our questions. We also liked the wine pairing suggestions. We will put this one on our list of favorites!

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  15. KayA

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely meal at this delightful restaurant! Wait staff is very knowledgeable and friendly without being intrusive. Food is delicious and beautifully presented! Highly recommend!

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  16. CarolG

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was both beautifully presented and amazingly delicious. Our family had a wonderful birthday dinner there and loved every bite!

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  17. Jennifer

    Orlando

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food, drinks, service and ambiance! Thank you!

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  18. JohnA

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The rockfish was outstanding -- as was the chicken. The sauces were spectacular. Our server, Kristin, was great in every way.

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  19. RICHARDG

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome meal; will definitely be back.

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  20. AmyD

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed another fabulous meal and had a wonderful date night! This restaurant is such a gem in Midlothian and the food, service and atmosphere never disappoints.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We frequently go there and it was Wonderful as always

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s pricey, but oh so good! I’ve been twice and the food and drinks were amazing!

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  23. PauliH

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely a joy to eat there. It began with the cocktail which was delicious. Bread with honey butter was a treat. Entrees superb. Very fun night!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely one of the best restaurants in RVA! Chef David never disappoints.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Honestly, meh. For a Tuesday night it was expected I guess but for that price point, you would want something more. No plans to go back.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always perfect. Casual atmosphere, amazing food, knowledgeable staff. Consiently one of our favorites

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very great spot, just moved to the area. Great food, location, and wine!

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  28. Savannahdiner

    Coastal Georgia

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our dining experience here. The staff was very personable and professional. Our server very engaging and knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. The good was delicious and creative, beginning with our smoked old fashioned cocktails, through the spinach salad, to excellent roast duck breast. We only varied our choices at dessert: chocolate ganache with Turkish coffee ice cream for her and raspberry tart for me.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Amazing Amazing! Keri IS AMAZING AND THE FOOD WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD!! We will be back!!!

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  30. DannyP

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    My wife’s salmon was basically raw…my rock fish was excellent.

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  31. NoelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was delicious! Very well staffed. Lovely decor. Will definitely go back!!

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  32. SarahW

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We both had the duck breast and it was wonderful! The confit sweet potatoes were a real treat. The service was great— informal, attentive and helpful. Will definitely be back.

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  33. KatieH

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kerry was an attentive and helpful server, Austin made a delicious and refreshing custom cocktail and the food was scrumptious!

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  34. ThomasM

    Richmond

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wait staff was attentive. Food was excellent. Overall great.

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  35. Agreene

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went here for a birthday dinner with our family. Everything was delicious!

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  36. HHooker

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic and the service was wonderful. We’ll be back !

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  37. Chaccof

    Richmond

    124 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The patio is a terrific place to enjoy a meal outside on a summers night. However, the food was just okay. The pork loin was a bit overcooked and the skin on rockfish was, frankly, difficult to cut through - once I removed it, the fish was fine. The restaurant may have been understaffed as we had some really long waits to get 1) our pre dinner drinks; 2) my salad (which came right before the entree's); the entree's and the check. When we did see our waiter he was very professional and pleasant - just think he had too many tables in too many different parts of the restaurant.

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  38. BobP

    Richmond

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice to have a hidden gem in your back yard !!! Amazing food and amazing atmosphere! If you want great food with a Michelin star touch this is the place to be !

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  39. JanetW

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We have always enjoyed this place. But, we were disappointed our last visit and the corn chowder soup was not served hot and all our entrees were tepid. Somewhat disappointing.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I went to Midlothian Chef’s Kitchen for the first time to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The restaurant is cute and the food was absolutely amazing! Even the complimentary bread and butter is delicious. I don’t know what the butter contains of, but it has a wonderful sweetness to it. The filet mignon was WONDERFUL. Cooked to perfection and the side potatoes was an unique and tasty touch. This dish was a little pricey but worth it. The food, drinks, and service was spectacular. Probably the best food we’ve had here in Midlothian. Dinner for two with a couple drinks each, an appetizer, and two entrees, cost us about $150. I’d say this is more of a special occasion, date night spot. Most people were dressed as dressy casual or business informal. We cannot wait to come back and try the other dishes!

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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
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

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 4.6 stars by 1014 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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
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