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Chester's Kitchen & Bar, Rochester, MN
Chesters - Chester's Kitchen & Bar, Rochester, MN
Chesters - Chester's Kitchen & Bar, Rochester, MN
Chester's Kitchen & Bar, Rochester, MN
Chester's Kitchen & Bar, Rochester, MN

Chester's Kitchen & Bar

4.7
4.7
1510 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Welcome to Chester's .
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Call us at 507-424-1211 for your reservation needs today.
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).

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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
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rochester

    Best Overall

  • Rochester

    Best Food

  • Rochester

    Best Service

  • Rochester

    Best Value

  • Rochester

    Innovative

  • Rochester

    Good for groups

  • Rochester

    Healthy

  • Rochester

    Hot spot

  • Rochester

    Great for fine wines

  • Rochester

    Romantic

  • Rochester

    Good for special occasions

  • Rochester

    Lively

  • Rochester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chester's Kitchen & Bar offers "excellent food" and "great service" in a vibrant, cozy atmosphere. Known for its diverse menu, highlights include the spectacular walleye and impressive desserts. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff, making it a "favorite restaurant in Rochester." Ideal for both casual dining and special occasions.
1,510 Reviews
  1. Connie VIP

    Minneapolis18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food delicious as always and great service. Only thing was being seated at one of the tables for two against the wall between other tables. Felt a bit cramped.

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  2. maria

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The steak and potato salad was very good- (especially the salad) but everything else was just okay. We ordered two mock tales. The cranberry rosemary one was very watery/lacked flavor and chunky textured. The fish and fries were good- the coleslaw that came with it was nothing more than coleslaw and Mayo- very disappointing. We’d had such good food at other similarity priced and rated establishments in Rochester this weekend- so this was a bit of a let down compared to the other places we ate at.

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  3. Rob

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chesters never disappoints. We stopped for lunch and the food was amazing. The service provided by Sal was first rate. Thank you, Chesters!!!!!!

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  4. Sue

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our go to spots in Rochester! Great drinks, food and vibe.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good food and service! Desserts are always good too; would love to see the pecan tower come back! Value is average! Definitely worth going to for dinner!

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  6. Annesville

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit to Rochester MN and the restaurant. Excellent Brie curds and corn bread. Food very tasty and friendly service.

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  7. Dawn VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very personable and professional. The walleye was perfectly prepared. Desserts are fabulous!

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  8. Amanda

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice relaxing dinner with great service. Our server was friendly and did a great job!

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  9. Jerry

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service too fast. Wife's cranberry walnut salad was delicious. She has had it before. My small prime rib was beautiful piece of meat done just right. Slightly tough, not much flavor. Banana cream pie was fabulous. Four servings from one piece. Felt like I was rushed through the visit.

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  10. Adam VIP

    Minneapolis21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chester’s has consistently good food and a vibrant/cozy atmosphere

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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 1510 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 21 times today
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
  • Phone number
  • 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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