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Modern destination features upscale American fare & cocktails in a stylish venue with patio seating.
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Address: Shops At University Square, 111 Broadway Ave S #108, Rochester, MN 55904
Phone: (507) 424-1211
Website: http://www.chesterskb.com/
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Chester’s Kitchen & Bar | Downtown Rochester, MN
At the heart of Rochester in the Galleria is Chester’s, beloved for its accessible location and reliable, mouthwatering lunch and dinner options (and weekend …
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S Weyer
The service was amazing! Very kind, helpful, courteous. Matgo went above and beyond with my dietary needs.
Food was superb! Had the Turkey Avacado with lettuce bib as the bread. And the Racho with goat cheese & bbq on side. Which is a burger, with short rib on a gluten-free bun with my goat cheese. We were both very happy with our meals.
Note they do have a build your own burger not on the menu which is fabulous to be able to choose.
We would very much come back here. It is very easy to get to with the subway and skyway system. You csn always ask if you need help. It is inside the galleria mall.
… moreFood was superb! Had the Turkey Avacado with lettuce bib as the bread. And the Racho with goat cheese & bbq on side. Which is a burger, with short rib on a gluten-free bun with my goat cheese. We were both very happy with our meals.
Note they do have a build your own burger not on the menu which is fabulous to be able to choose.
We would very much come back here. It is very easy to get to with the subway and skyway system. You csn always ask if you need help. It is inside the galleria mall.
Scott W
Driving through Rochester on Labor Day, we decided to get something to eat. In the downtown area, close to Mayo, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, though options were a little more limited because of the holiday. We picked Chester’s because we liked the lunch menu selection.
It was a little after noon, and there were several other small groups already there. The place is nicely laid out, with plenty of seating areas available, offering both tables and booths. We were greeted by a friendly host, seated, and then offered waters by our server. It didn’t take us long to decide on the Big Mac Burger with fries, and the Cranberry Walnut Salad with shrimp.
The food came out quickly, and everything tasted very good. The burger was cooked to order (pink), and the fries were hot. The burger had been put together with care, and all the parts were well presented. The salad was fresh, and the shrimp were a nice addition (though it would have helped to have a couple more).
The service was efficient and helpful, with plenty of refills on the water.
Overall, a decent meal with good service. I would stop back for another meal.
… moreIt was a little after noon, and there were several other small groups already there. The place is nicely laid out, with plenty of seating areas available, offering both tables and booths. We were greeted by a friendly host, seated, and then offered waters by our server. It didn’t take us long to decide on the Big Mac Burger with fries, and the Cranberry Walnut Salad with shrimp.
The food came out quickly, and everything tasted very good. The burger was cooked to order (pink), and the fries were hot. The burger had been put together with care, and all the parts were well presented. The salad was fresh, and the shrimp were a nice addition (though it would have helped to have a couple more).
The service was efficient and helpful, with plenty of refills on the water.
Overall, a decent meal with good service. I would stop back for another meal.
Hoang-Giang Nguyen
Loveee their shrimp scampi
Steak was not as tender as I expected but everything was nicely seasoned
Had their Banana Cream Pie Waffle, and it was delicious. I would love it to have less cream though since it git heavy quite fast.
Service and atmosphere was great
… moreSteak was not as tender as I expected but everything was nicely seasoned
Had their Banana Cream Pie Waffle, and it was delicious. I would love it to have less cream though since it git heavy quite fast.
Service and atmosphere was great
Brenda Johnson
The Walleye Taco Bowl was delicious! Highly recommend. Enjoyed the Banana Cream Pie for dessert. Definitely enough to share. Our waitress was friendly and very attentive. Would definitely recommend
… moreEllen Cotton
Do Not Miss This Fabulous Restaurant!!!
This was the very best meal we have had in a long time. The service with Sarah was exceptional! The manager was graciously accommodating takeout orders, seating people, checking on tables and making sure the restaurant was running perfectly, clean as can be and people felt welcomed like long time customers.
We ordered the Beef and Blu Fondue appetizer which was out of this world! It was such a generous serving of deliciously tender buttery filet, oven roasted Roma tomatoes and croutons served with the most delicious cheese combination. It could have easily fed all three of us for dinner, but we couldn’t resist ordering more.
The mushroom and thyme soup was delightfully flavorful and comforting. We shared bites of it and the soup was gone instantly.
Then came the piece de resistance. Minute chicken is parmesan crusted chicken served with capers and mushrooms in a picatta style sauce over fresh angel hair pasta. I should have stopped eating then, but there had to be more.
We ordered the bread pudding to go, which they carefully packed with the praline sauce and whipped cream separately so that it could be heated well and served perfectly. Delicious!
Every single thing without exception was a knock out! 15/10! I do not typically leave reviews, but this place was just too great to not recognize their efforts and delicious food. The worst thing was that we were not told about this place until our last night in Rochester, but we will be back for sure, next time we have a Mayo trip.
… moreThis was the very best meal we have had in a long time. The service with Sarah was exceptional! The manager was graciously accommodating takeout orders, seating people, checking on tables and making sure the restaurant was running perfectly, clean as can be and people felt welcomed like long time customers.
We ordered the Beef and Blu Fondue appetizer which was out of this world! It was such a generous serving of deliciously tender buttery filet, oven roasted Roma tomatoes and croutons served with the most delicious cheese combination. It could have easily fed all three of us for dinner, but we couldn’t resist ordering more.
The mushroom and thyme soup was delightfully flavorful and comforting. We shared bites of it and the soup was gone instantly.
Then came the piece de resistance. Minute chicken is parmesan crusted chicken served with capers and mushrooms in a picatta style sauce over fresh angel hair pasta. I should have stopped eating then, but there had to be more.
We ordered the bread pudding to go, which they carefully packed with the praline sauce and whipped cream separately so that it could be heated well and served perfectly. Delicious!
Every single thing without exception was a knock out! 15/10! I do not typically leave reviews, but this place was just too great to not recognize their efforts and delicious food. The worst thing was that we were not told about this place until our last night in Rochester, but we will be back for sure, next time we have a Mayo trip.
Alexis Goncalves
Chester’s Kitchen & Bar in downtown Rochester is a delightful gem that consistently delivers on charm, flavor, and service. Conveniently located just a block from the Mayo Clinic in the Galleria, it’s become a favorite for both locals and visitors. With a stellar 4.8‑out‑of‑5 rating from over 1,500 reviews on OpenTable, diners frequently rave about standout dishes like the parmesan‑crusted walleye, slow‑braised short ribs, and decadent chocolate cake, all complemented by attentive and welcoming hospitality. The inviting ambiance – which includes a buzzing dining room, lush garden atrium, and cozy patio – makes it the perfect setting for everything from casual weekday meals to special celebratory dinners.
… moreLockie Hunter
This will be a difficult review to write. We had a difficult meal, because of something I overheard from our server. I did not confront him because, emotionally, I did not wish to. And we still left a nice tip, I understand how hard people work, but my entire meal was ruined. I did not share the problem with my family either, because why ruin their meal in what was a celebration of my daughter being admitted as a chemist at the Mayo Clinic and starting her first day.
We currently live in Asheville North Carolina which is a real “localvore” community. I write food and drink articles and have written for beer magazines and other lifestyle magazines.
I have a large palate and I really like to explore local offerings. I’ve eaten a world Class cities, lived in Sydney, 10 years in San Francisco, 10 years in Boston, Argentina etc. etc. So it’s not my first Time at a restaurant. We chose Chesters because all the reviews said that the servers were so lovely, and it was within walking distance of my daughter’s new apartment near the mayo.
So what happened?
I value eating local foods. If I’m in Nicaragua, even though I normally don’t eat a lot of meat, if the specialty is meat, I will try the local cuisine. And in the Midwest, it certainly seems like cheese and beef are a Midwestern staple. So when I saw meatloaf on the menu, I thought perhaps this was a big specialty of their restaurant. I haven’t seen meatloaf on a menu in decades! Normally I would go for a fish dish, but I asked the server between the cioppino and the meatloaf and the jambalaya, which one he would prefer. I even told him that I’m a carnivore, and that normally I would go toward the fish but if their meatloaf was something special then I would try that. I asked because again, we are in the Midwest, and if he said “the meatloaf is Chester’s thing” then I would know. I understand I was asking for three very different things. But, When In Rome correct? He said that a lot of folks like the cioppino. Great. I love cioppino. Decision made! But when I went to the bathroom I heard him tell another server, “I can’t believe my guest asked me about choosing between the meatloaf and the cioppino and the jambalaya.” And the other server said, “oh my God.” And something along the lines of “customers can be idiots.“ wow. Making fun of your client behind her back? Not good form.
Also, when we made the reservations they sat us at the bar in a booth, and I have really short legs. My feet did not reach the ground in this booth. This happens sometimes, and I have to move to a regular table or my chin is pretty much on the table. It’s not like I’m going to ask for a booster chair! So I asked to move someplace else, away from the bar area, which had not only a lot of noise, but no chairs I could sit at without feeling like I was seven-years-old! Plenty of other open tables in the restaurant.
I am not a Karen. I’m not the type of person that asks to be moved and then moved again. The booth was just way too high for me. And I’m not the type of person that would send food back or cause problems. I’ve worked hard all of my life. I respect servers. I always leave a nice tip, and I even left a nice(ish) tip this time, even after the server insulted me. I just don’t understand why any server would go out of their way to complain about a client. I wasn’t being mean. I wasn’t sending drinks back. All I was doing was asking about three of the menu choices, and he was still making fun of me and being cruel. And again, we chose Chesters because we heard how nice their servers were. The food was good. My cioppino was good. The salad was good. The ‘basil bubbles’ drink had more vodka than bubbles and probably should be rebalanced; my daughter really enjoyed her Parmesan walleye, but we will not be back If the servers think of their clients this way. Maybe he thought that I was a Karen because I asked to be moved to a table where I could eat comfortably. That still didn’t invite him insulting me. This is not a good look for the restaurant.
… moreWe currently live in Asheville North Carolina which is a real “localvore” community. I write food and drink articles and have written for beer magazines and other lifestyle magazines.
I have a large palate and I really like to explore local offerings. I’ve eaten a world Class cities, lived in Sydney, 10 years in San Francisco, 10 years in Boston, Argentina etc. etc. So it’s not my first Time at a restaurant. We chose Chesters because all the reviews said that the servers were so lovely, and it was within walking distance of my daughter’s new apartment near the mayo.
So what happened?
I value eating local foods. If I’m in Nicaragua, even though I normally don’t eat a lot of meat, if the specialty is meat, I will try the local cuisine. And in the Midwest, it certainly seems like cheese and beef are a Midwestern staple. So when I saw meatloaf on the menu, I thought perhaps this was a big specialty of their restaurant. I haven’t seen meatloaf on a menu in decades! Normally I would go for a fish dish, but I asked the server between the cioppino and the meatloaf and the jambalaya, which one he would prefer. I even told him that I’m a carnivore, and that normally I would go toward the fish but if their meatloaf was something special then I would try that. I asked because again, we are in the Midwest, and if he said “the meatloaf is Chester’s thing” then I would know. I understand I was asking for three very different things. But, When In Rome correct? He said that a lot of folks like the cioppino. Great. I love cioppino. Decision made! But when I went to the bathroom I heard him tell another server, “I can’t believe my guest asked me about choosing between the meatloaf and the cioppino and the jambalaya.” And the other server said, “oh my God.” And something along the lines of “customers can be idiots.“ wow. Making fun of your client behind her back? Not good form.
Also, when we made the reservations they sat us at the bar in a booth, and I have really short legs. My feet did not reach the ground in this booth. This happens sometimes, and I have to move to a regular table or my chin is pretty much on the table. It’s not like I’m going to ask for a booster chair! So I asked to move someplace else, away from the bar area, which had not only a lot of noise, but no chairs I could sit at without feeling like I was seven-years-old! Plenty of other open tables in the restaurant.
I am not a Karen. I’m not the type of person that asks to be moved and then moved again. The booth was just way too high for me. And I’m not the type of person that would send food back or cause problems. I’ve worked hard all of my life. I respect servers. I always leave a nice tip, and I even left a nice(ish) tip this time, even after the server insulted me. I just don’t understand why any server would go out of their way to complain about a client. I wasn’t being mean. I wasn’t sending drinks back. All I was doing was asking about three of the menu choices, and he was still making fun of me and being cruel. And again, we chose Chesters because we heard how nice their servers were. The food was good. My cioppino was good. The salad was good. The ‘basil bubbles’ drink had more vodka than bubbles and probably should be rebalanced; my daughter really enjoyed her Parmesan walleye, but we will not be back If the servers think of their clients this way. Maybe he thought that I was a Karen because I asked to be moved to a table where I could eat comfortably. That still didn’t invite him insulting me. This is not a good look for the restaurant.
John Kahrs
Chester’s Kitchen & Bar has excellent food and desserts! We have always had excellent food and service here. On our recent visit with our family we had everything from the Halibut to the Rotisserie Chicken. All very flavorful and cooked to perfection. We finished off with a large slice of the Key Lime Pie to go for dessert. The Key Lime Pie was excellent and rivails the best Key Lime Pie that Key West, FL. has.
… moreShonta Shonta
What a cute place! I love the atmosphere and the staff are very friendly. The food was also good but not great like the reviews were suggesting. It may be a regional thing but the cornbread skillet was not at all what I was expecting, as someone from the south, nor the dirty rice. With that being said, the walleye tacos were amazing (you only get 2) and the seasonal sangria was refreshing. I would come back and try different menu items, the food does look quite tasty!
… moreKristine
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent dinner at Ruby Tuesday’s in Bismarck, ND! Our waiter, Paul, was absolutely amazing! Such a lovely, funny, helpful and attentive person. Our food was fantastic as well! We couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience!
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