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Midlothian Chef's Kitchen, Midlothian, VA

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen

4.8
4.8
1378 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.midlothianchefskitchen.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    11501 Busy St, Midlothian, VA 23114
  • 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

  • Valentine's Prix Fixe Menu

    $75.00 per person

    Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Enjoy a special 3 Course Valentine's Day Menu! Menu can be viewed on our website: https://www.midlothianchefskitchen.com/valentines-menu

Menu

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What 1,378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Innovative

  • Virginia

    American

  • Richmond

    Best Overall

  • Richmond

    Best Food

  • Richmond

    Best Service

  • Richmond

    Innovative

  • Richmond

    Good for special occasions

  • Richmond

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Midlothian Chef's Kitchen is a "hidden gem" offering exquisite, innovative dishes with "outstanding service." Known for its "creative flavor combinations" and "top notch food," it caters to dietary needs like gluten-free. The relaxed ambiance and accommodating staff make it perfect for special occasions or a delightful date night.

1,378 Reviews

  1. David

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner! Probably the very best preparation of rockfish I have ever enjoyed. Portion sizes were normal, just right. Our charming server from Turkey was fabulous! Overall, truly fantastic! I thought the prices for some of the items were above expectations, but overall, we’ll look forward to returning!

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  2. Patrick

    VIP

    Washington DC

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the most creative chefs in Richmond. Perfect preparation, accompanying vegetables, and a sauce so unique and delicious you wanted to take a bottle home.

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  3. Sherry

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding. I was in a party of 6 and it was our first time. It definitely will not be our last!

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  4. Andrew

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and cocktails. Server (Bruhan) hit it just right…very attentive but not too much so. Will be back soon.

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  5. Allison

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time here and it was amazing! Great service and great food.

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    Richmond

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We picked Midlothian's Chef's Kitchen for a special occasion. They provided an excellent experience.

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  7. Donna

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef’s Kitchen is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is consistently delicious with each seasonal menu. The service is excellent as is the atmosphere. Thanks!

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  8. Lisa

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a wonderful dining experience. There were 8 of us. All of the food was special. The server, Mark, was playful and knowledgeable. We never felt rushed or bothered. Mark came by and exactly when we needed him to. I highly recommend!

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  9. Lisa

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fresh and thoughtfully prepared for delicious dishes! Loved the unique ambiance and table ware. Service was attentive and quick. One of our favorite restaurants and we are so glad to have it here in Midlothian!!

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  10. RICHARD

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were spot on and the noise level was low so it was easy to have a conversation. Will go back again soon.

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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 4.8 stars by 1378 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
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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