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Chester's Kitchen & Bar, Rochester, MN

Chester's Kitchen & Bar

4.7
4.7
1487 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Chester's .
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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).

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.chesterskb.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    111 South Broadway, Suite 108, Rochester, MN 55904
  • 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

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What 1,487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Rochester

    Best Overall

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    Best Ambiance

  • Rochester

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  • Rochester

    Innovative

  • Rochester

    Good for groups

  • Rochester

    Healthy

  • Rochester

    Great for fine wines

  • Rochester

    Good for special occasions

  • Rochester

    Lively

  • Rochester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chester's Kitchen & Bar in Rochester boasts "excellent service" and a diverse menu that consistently delights patrons. Known for its "outstanding food" and inviting atmosphere, the restaurant excels in dishes like walleye and calamari. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "favorite place" for both locals and visitors.

1,487 Reviews

  1. Debra

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and easy access when going to Mayo Clinic for care

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  2. Maureen

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was awesome, food and drink great We'll be back

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  3. Brenda

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate there Sat night. Usually like Chester's, but food was only "ok." My husband had the French dip, meat was good, bread ok, he'd get again. My friend and I both ordered "healthy bowls. I added chicken, she salmon. Nicely sized, priced appropriately. Both our proteins were tasty. I liked the sauce on the chicken, but most of the bowl was quinoa I believe (okay), but it was completely TasteLESS. No drizzle, salt, spice, etc. We added salt & pepper to help, but neither of us enjoyed the meal because of that. I commented it was like they dumped a box of kids pressed mac & cheese in water then the plate without the cheese. How disappointing that was because we liked Chester's. Would not order it again. Feel badly saying this, as I don't like to criticize hardworking staff. Highly suggest the chefs visit Rochester's Taco Lab for ideas, because theirs is out of this world. Seriously because it'd help your business keep customers and reorder items. Love they have options that are NOT so spicy like jalapeños, chipotle, etc because both of us get sick from anything "mildly-hot" and some places' menus make 3 of 4 items spicy now! Appreciate that. It was very busy there and the food arrived quick

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  4. Michelle

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner and service…Kevin was fantastic!!

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  5. Tom

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place in Rochester. Great service and food selection

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  6. Gerry

    VIP

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were quickly seated in the area we requested. We had very good service and the food was excellent.

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  7. Paul

    VIP

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Trish was fantastic! We had a great dinner, dessert and service.

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  8. Charles

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and service excellent. Portions are very large.

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  9. Bob

    VIP

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food terrific. Anbiance, interesting. Service, perfection

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  10. Robert

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks to making a reservation. We got right in on a busy Monday evening. Our service was impeccable! We can’t say enough about the food- the calamari is pounded and soften and Ed and delicately breaded. It is accompanied by a delightful seafood sauce.! Some of the best calamari we’ve ever had! The walleye is also perfectly cooked and is a generous portion! The chicken, lettuce wraps are served with the freshest lettuce and a Thai sauce that amazes the senses! Hats off to Chester’s!!! we think it is now our favorite restaurant in Rochester!!

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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 1487 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
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.chesterskb.com/
  • 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

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