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Born in 2002 & inspired by the legendary steakhouses of New York. Reimagined & reopened. Step into the old but feel something new – immersed in the history of one of Chester’s iconic buildings on Watergate Street, we balance tradition with the contemporary for a truly unique dining experience. It’s a story of great steaks, classic cocktails, fine wine and unparalleled service delivered in elegant & relaxed surroundings.
Smart split-level steakhouse and cool cocktail bar with a welcoming atmosphere, serving local beef.
Hours
| Sunday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 70 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1244 344883
Website: https://upstairsatthegrill.co.uk/
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Reviews
Chris Scott
We visited Upstairs at the Grill last night (28th December 25).
We have been fortunate enough to have eaten in son great restaurants, the best of which was probably The Hand and Flowers in Marlow. Upstairs at the Grill comfortably sits alongside the best of them.
The setting and service was excellent, staff were knowledgeable, attentive and friendly but not overly so. The steak was the star as you would expect, meat of the highest quality, seasoned and cooked to perfection (on the rare side of medium rare, just how I like it).
However, the accompaniments , ohhhh the accompaniments! We started with the venison cone, (venison tartar, in a slightly meaty cone) and haggis fritters,, simple but ohh so good. We then had the scallops, sweet and salty and (we are detecting a theme here) cooked perfectly.
Our sides with the steak were, carrots in Marmite (I could have dine with more Marmite as I am most certainly a lover), American style fries (they had run out of the Thrice Cooked Chips). Potatoes Dauphinoise, a pepper sauce and the Cafe de Paris Butter (this is a whole new flavour experience, and I spent five minutes trying to guess what was in it), Jay Rayner definitely should have chased his missing one up.
I had the Brioche French Toast for dessert, which on reflection as I sit here the following morning is probably the finest dessert I have ever eaten, no exaggeration! Passionfruit, coconut, lime on a square of cooked brioche that had the slightest hint of meaty flavour (almost as if it have been cooked in the same pan as a steak) it was divine!
All in all it was a fantastic experience and I hope to be back again soon. Thank you to the team.
… moreWe have been fortunate enough to have eaten in son great restaurants, the best of which was probably The Hand and Flowers in Marlow. Upstairs at the Grill comfortably sits alongside the best of them.
The setting and service was excellent, staff were knowledgeable, attentive and friendly but not overly so. The steak was the star as you would expect, meat of the highest quality, seasoned and cooked to perfection (on the rare side of medium rare, just how I like it).
However, the accompaniments , ohhhh the accompaniments! We started with the venison cone, (venison tartar, in a slightly meaty cone) and haggis fritters,, simple but ohh so good. We then had the scallops, sweet and salty and (we are detecting a theme here) cooked perfectly.
Our sides with the steak were, carrots in Marmite (I could have dine with more Marmite as I am most certainly a lover), American style fries (they had run out of the Thrice Cooked Chips). Potatoes Dauphinoise, a pepper sauce and the Cafe de Paris Butter (this is a whole new flavour experience, and I spent five minutes trying to guess what was in it), Jay Rayner definitely should have chased his missing one up.
I had the Brioche French Toast for dessert, which on reflection as I sit here the following morning is probably the finest dessert I have ever eaten, no exaggeration! Passionfruit, coconut, lime on a square of cooked brioche that had the slightest hint of meaty flavour (almost as if it have been cooked in the same pan as a steak) it was divine!
All in all it was a fantastic experience and I hope to be back again soon. Thank you to the team.
The-0
This was an amazing restaurant experience. Freya and Dan were absolutely faultless. Never had service like this before in a restaurant. They both gave fantastic recommendations on what to eat and we tried it all. Would rate this as one of my best restaurant experiences ever.
The food was amazing. The service impeccable.
If you like meat and your in Chester then this place is a no brainer.
… moreThe food was amazing. The service impeccable.
If you like meat and your in Chester then this place is a no brainer.
Lisa Vincent
We were visiting Chester for the night and found Upstairs at the Grill conveniently located in the centre.
We were warmly greeted by the lovely Ben who was personable, professional and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best customer experience.
He outlined the seasonal menu and made some good recommendations too.
We opted for the Scallops, followed by a Fillet and Rump classic steak. Both were at least an inch thick!
They were served with Marrow and Mushrooms, Triple-Cooked Beef Fat chunky chips and a rich Pepper sauce.
The scallops were cooked to perfection and had a beautiful flavour and were perfectly paired with apple and Jerusalem artichoke Veloute; which was delicious!
The. steaks were very tasty despite not being the Signature selection and we had to be rolled out with huge bellies
Ben also surprised us with arranging cocktails that were not on the menu at our request, which really made us feel valued as customers.
You won’t get much change out of £100 but worth every penny. If you are coming to Chester Upstairs at the Grill is well worth a visit.
Thanks Ben and the Team
… moreWe were warmly greeted by the lovely Ben who was personable, professional and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best customer experience.
He outlined the seasonal menu and made some good recommendations too.
We opted for the Scallops, followed by a Fillet and Rump classic steak. Both were at least an inch thick!
They were served with Marrow and Mushrooms, Triple-Cooked Beef Fat chunky chips and a rich Pepper sauce.
The scallops were cooked to perfection and had a beautiful flavour and were perfectly paired with apple and Jerusalem artichoke Veloute; which was delicious!
The. steaks were very tasty despite not being the Signature selection and we had to be rolled out with huge bellies
Ben also surprised us with arranging cocktails that were not on the menu at our request, which really made us feel valued as customers.
You won’t get much change out of £100 but worth every penny. If you are coming to Chester Upstairs at the Grill is well worth a visit.
Thanks Ben and the Team
Lewis Burras
Came here to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday and couldn’t recommend it more. From start to finish, the whole experience and staff were fantastic, especially the blonde waitress and the gentleman host with the beard (sorry, I didn’t catch their names). The food was amazing and we can’t wait to return.
… moreHollie Brookes
After reading reviews we knew we wanted to visit here during a recent trip to Chester and it did not disappoint. Booked for Sunday Lunch and the meal was fantastic, both myself and my partner agreed it was the best roast we’d ever eaten out. The beef was cooked to perfection, exactly how we had asked, and the cocktails were also so good. The desserts didn’t disappoint either. The restaurant itself felt exclusive and high end without feeling unwelcoming. The staff were friendly and chatty. Highly recommend this gorgeous restaurant!
… moreDavid Hutchinson
Upstairs at the Grill used to be one of our favorite restaurants in Chester, before Covid.
After covid when they reopened something seemed to have drastically changed. We had a Sunday lunch that was disappointing, and agreeing not to bother visiting again…2 years later we decided to give a mid week evening dinner a try.
We shouldn’t have bothered.
Service, neither good or bad…just sterile. Food, mediocre..side dishes were the best bit (chips). Desserts, gritty and soggy sticky toffee pudding and Forrero Rochet with an almost vomit inducing salty chocolate sauce…believe me this sauce was like eating pure salt!
Atmosphere, none really…a big difference from the past.
So, unfortunately after giving you another try, and you succeeding in being consistently rubbish….we won’t be visiting again.
You previously had a perfect formula for great food, atmosphere and service, and a superb reputation in the Cheshire area.
Very disappointing to see a unique restaurant being ruined.
… moreAfter covid when they reopened something seemed to have drastically changed. We had a Sunday lunch that was disappointing, and agreeing not to bother visiting again…2 years later we decided to give a mid week evening dinner a try.
We shouldn’t have bothered.
Service, neither good or bad…just sterile. Food, mediocre..side dishes were the best bit (chips). Desserts, gritty and soggy sticky toffee pudding and Forrero Rochet with an almost vomit inducing salty chocolate sauce…believe me this sauce was like eating pure salt!
Atmosphere, none really…a big difference from the past.
So, unfortunately after giving you another try, and you succeeding in being consistently rubbish….we won’t be visiting again.
You previously had a perfect formula for great food, atmosphere and service, and a superb reputation in the Cheshire area.
Very disappointing to see a unique restaurant being ruined.
Sophie
We had a wonderful evening at Upstairs at the Grill. The food was absolutely delicious – full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and it really showed.
The service was excellent too, could not fault it. The staff were friendly, attentive, and impressively knowledgeable about the menu. It was clear that a lot of care went into making sure every detail was just right. Their attention to detail was second to none, and they made us feel completely looked after throughout the evening.
It’s rare to find a restaurant that seems to nail every aspect but tonight Upstairs at the Grill did that. I can’t recommend it highly enough, and we’ll definitely be back soon!
… moreThe service was excellent too, could not fault it. The staff were friendly, attentive, and impressively knowledgeable about the menu. It was clear that a lot of care went into making sure every detail was just right. Their attention to detail was second to none, and they made us feel completely looked after throughout the evening.
It’s rare to find a restaurant that seems to nail every aspect but tonight Upstairs at the Grill did that. I can’t recommend it highly enough, and we’ll definitely be back soon!
Kallie Arthur
From the get go the service and the experience was amazing, taken to the bar area upstairs for a drink and talked through the menu and given recommendations (the cheese soufflé which was unreal). Once our order was taken we were taken to our table on the outdoor terrace. We opted for the Tomahawk to share. All the food came out timely but never felt rushed. It all tasted and looked amazing, and everything felt so relaxed. The service was impeccable, especially our waitress (we think was Liv), who went above and beyond for my birthday. From start to finish the whole experience couldn’t have been any better, highly recommend! We WILL be back.
… moreJoseph Walker
An absolutely fantastic experience. A truly remarkable dining experience, provided by a driven and tremendous team of staff. The additional treats my wife and I were given after we celebrated our marriage was out of this world. Providing a memory that will stay with us as we embark on our journey together. A true feast on the eyes and taste buds! Our close friends also emphasised their delight due to the dining experience. Outstanding value for money. A truly amazing restaurant where food quality, service and wow-factor are evoked and displayed simultaneously!
… moreElaine Duckett
Would highly recommend going for a meal here. The staff were really helpful.
The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was was lovely.
We will definitely be going again next year.
… moreThe food was delicious, and the atmosphere was was lovely.
We will definitely be going again next year.