Our go-to restaurant for driving back east from Tanglewood. Far enough out to be free of the traffic but not so far you get hangry. Have been here several times over the years and I'm so pleased to see they survived the pandemic. Great comfort food and a commitment to seasonal local veggies. Our waiter was very pleasant and casual but attentive. People are very friendly here. Love the town as well, it's very quaint. Worth a little walk around to appreciate the railroad and some of the older buildings. Hope to see this town thrive in the future. read more

Chester Common Table - Foreground: BBQ ribs, zucchini and swiss chard, potato wedges. Background: salmon special. - Comfort Food Near Me - Chester, Massachusetts

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Love this place. Great vibe. Friendly servers and tasty food. A local gem! Check it out.

What a great place. The food is genuinely delicious. Short ribs so good I saved half for my teen son, I felt bad eating them all! Kind staff. Can tell management treats them well. Highly recommend. Catfish and bbq ribs amazing, too. Great dinner. And not nearly as expensive as it could have been. read more

Great spot with delicious, home cooked food. Reasonable prices, and even live music. The service was great and we were able to sit on the porch with our dog. read more

Absolutely a hidden gem! Laid back vibe with local art and live music. Great food and service too!

Great service, friendly atmosphere, and good comfort food. The local raspberry crisp was incredible.

We went there craving burgers a few weeks ago and they were outstanding , local grass-fed, perfectly grilled, and so good we wanted to return soon. I'm very allergic to gluten, and when I first looked at my burger I was disappointed that it wasn't on a roll; my disappointment faded as soon as I tasted the bread, which was homemade. It turned out to be some of the best gluten-free bread I've ever had - and I make my own. ( I was also thrilled to find that they have the same bread at Carm's, so now I have to get there.) Tonight I tried the special - Korean Cornish Hen, which was delicious. It came with some of the best sweet potatoes I've ever had and THE best carrot salad. (And my partner gave me a bite of his fabulous burger.) read more

Horrible over priced cafeteria style food at best and the male owner is so unprofessional, rude, and should learn how to treat paying customers. Put the band outside in 95 degree humid weather in the sun. Put us in an unkept back yard. Made elderly ladies move after they sat and ordered in the sun because he claimed tables were reserved for other people. No reservations on tables. No hostess to seat us. If it's open. We are paying and then you kick us to a dirty table in the sun? Won't ever go back. They were lucky to have had my family support them through the winter months when restaurant was completely empty. Never again. This place would never make it away from a hill town read more

Don't bring your kids here. We called specifically to ask if this was a kid-friendly place. We were told "Yes! Bring the kids!" Fifteen minutes into our visit we were asked to bring the kids into another room by themselves. We were told it wasn't a good mix having the kids and a live musician. Well, maybe they should have said so when I called...to ask if we should bring kids...and they said bring them. Of course we had already ordered our food. We paid for it and took it home. It was horrible. We paid $15 for shepherds pie that looked like it had been pooped out. Obviously made with broken up cheeseburger. My pasta with "meatballs" was box rotini with can sauce and cheeseburger patty passed off as meatballs. read more

Chester Common Table - Burnt "meatballs" and canned sauce. - Comfort Food Near Me - Chester, Massachusetts

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We found this place by accident during the summer and it was delightful. Very good gumbo! In Chester????

First time! Delicious food, good service! We were here on a Saturday night and heard a great music trio playing a bit of folk, blues and jazz and original tunes. Great stuff! Nice, moderate pricing and a really nice meal. read more

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Wonderful restaurant. High quality creative food. Excellent service. Reasonable price. An effort to get there but well worth the trip.

What a hidden gem with a small town feel! The food was incredible, the scotch/whiskey menu was off the charts and the service was awesome! The menu was small but I struggled decide between 3 or 4 entree options and couple intriguing apps. My wife chose the apple gorgonzola salad with grilled chicken while I had the salmon and asparagus... we had the spinach and artichoke dip with chips! The food was top notch at a reasonable price! I've had salmon at Legal Seafoods and this was even better and somehow our food was less than $50! Our bill was a lot higher but that's because of the glorious scotch I had! When I ordered the first scotch, Lagavulin, Limited Edition, 2018, the bar manager stopped by the table to tell Me how incredible My choice was and also to make sure I knew what I was asking for. I did but really appreciated the heads up before seeing the cost on the bill. After My second choice, Laphroaig Select, He again stopped by to give me props on My selection and brought over a shot glass sized sample of Royal Brackla and told Me he thought I would 'surely enjoy if You like those...'. An above and beyond gesture! And then there was dessert! My wife had a rhubarb pie and I had the flowerless chocolate cake and they were ridiculous! I can not over state how blown away we both were at the service from our waitress and the owner who I believe were literally the owners! I wish we lived closer because we would definitely eat here more often!! read more

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An expected turn off of Rte 20 found us at a restaurant we didn't know existed thanks to our lack of internet service. Fantastic beer selection; Bldg 8, Ommegang, Jacks Abby, Lefty's, etc. Great local beef and bacon options. Small bites all the way up to full dinners ranging from $5 to $15. Don't hesitate to stop in and grab a 1/3 pound local burger with the oven roasted potatoes for $11 or the local blt on fresh baked bread for $9! Well be making it a point to stop on our summer drives. read more

Chester Common Table - Comfort Food Near Me - Chester, Massachusetts

Ate dinner here with my wife and daughter. I had the grilled pork loin, my wife had the chicken pot pie, and my daughter had the baked macaroni and cheese. Our dinner was outstanding, as was the service. read more

Returning to Central MA, we got off the turnpike to take a ride on RT 20, through the small towns of the Berkshires. Great ride, first of all, but we did stop here in Chester for a meal, mid afternoon on a Saturday. The ChesterCommon Table was a great find. The place is laid back but comfortable. The folks waiting on us were very helpful about the beer and menu. The menu was full of choices of local farms which made choices more interesting. Everything from the soup, to the burgers and had, to the desert we also selected, were very good. We hope to return someday, and recommend that you give it a try. read more

A place you want to support. Great owners, delicious beers on tap and food fresh and hot.

Wow, good food! I heard about the restaurant from a friend and we took the 28 mile adventurous drive from Pittsfield to check it out on a Sunday evening.. not much farther than going to Jacob's Pillow so good to remember for the future. Restaurant was about 50-75% full as we got there about 1.5 hours before closing time; tables are spaced nicely so we could talk without over-hearing other customers. Really nice outdoor and indoor seating. Nicely decorated with local art. Clean. Drinks came out right away and food came out at a nice pace that allowed us to talk, but not feel like we were waiting. But the best part was my veggie lentil burger. It is usually hard for restaurants to get veggie burgers right. This was awesome, and the best part was the local free range egg that was added (I did the chicken egg). It just gave the burger a taste I have never had before, but want again. Delicious. Thick potato wedges were tasty as well... so good, I asked for more. Plenty of parking, quaint town. Talking to the owners was a treat as well, it's nice to have on-site owners. They mentioned it's a hit with theater goers, I didn't even realize there was theater in Chester, I'll have to check that out too, and hit the restaurant before or after the show... Glad to see a nice local couple making a difference with delicious recipes and locally sourced food. Good karma in the Berkshires. UPDATE: I've been here a few times since my first review, with different groups of people, it's been unanimously considered great, with everyone pleased with their food and service, and with the addition of changing food specials, the food offerings keep getting more creative. Lately they are doing live music on weekend nights, have to check their facebook for schedules. Love it. read more

Chester Common Table - Looking towards the bar at closing time... we stayed until it closed. Lovely evening. - Comfort Food Near Me - Chester, Massachusetts

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I spend summers in Middlefield & this is my favorite spot in the Hilltowns. The food is hand-crafted and delicious, and the service is warm and friendly. My kids love the burgers; the shepherds pie, jambalaya and curry are all excellent. Great craft beer menu, awesome desserts. Highly recommended! The owners are heroic and amazing and stayed open with takeout and outdoor dining through the ongoing crisis, which was much appreciated by my family. Carm's (run by the same owners) is also terrific. read more

Another nice night out. This is our second visit. My wife had the lemon herb chicken both times. Very flavorful and moist. Tonight I had a special- salmon cakes with couscous.. very light and delicious. Music every Friday night. A nice acoustic guitar musician. Some wine and dessert-$46 read more

Went here last night saw jambalaya on the menu, me being Southern I said let me try this. It came out I looked and said hmmm this tomato soup, with shrimp and sausage. It wasn't a piece of rice in it. I asked the guy who served it to us, was any rice in it, he said yes. What you think from this pic? read more

Chester Common Table - Jambalaya - Comfort Food Near Me - Chester, Massachusetts

What a great meal after cross country skiing at Canterbury farm. Our waiter, Nick, was attentive, polite and professional. The food was excellent! The crispy chicken bites for an appetizer seasoned with barbecue sauce were the bomb! Our entrées of jambalaya and coconut curry were tasty and plentiful. Dessert of apple, crisp, and a chocolate torte was the perfect finish. We'll definitely return again! read more

Fantastic local food, and a wonderful atmosphere. The drinks are delicious and the food is all home made.

Great food and outstanding service. Great place to take the family for dinner. Great atmosphere and good entertainment when available.

Worth the drive. Always a good meal here. Farm to Table. A nice variety on the menu. Nice casual atmosphere, great and friendly service, looks like they're having entertainment Friday nights through May (at least), and craft beers. Aaron is always up for making a drink for you. I'm a regular and I've never had a bad meal here; it's always tasty. read more

What a great place! We stopped in on a Friday night - live music and a large party meant we had to wait a bit for our meals (they let us know in advance), but atmosphere and the delicious cocktails made the time fly by! Brie bites were very good, and the shepherd's pie and salmon dinners were both excellent. We were too full for dessert. We always find that this place makes every visit feel like a great night out! read more

What a find!! We go to this restaurant every time we see a play at Chester Theater and it is always pleasant, with good food. This time we took friends from New York City and they could not believe the prices for the quality! The salmon, shepherds pie and jambalaya were very tasty, and the bread pudding a great ending to our dinner. We will return! read more

Pretty good food...cooked to order by husband and wife...who also own the restaurant. Atmosphere is very laid back. Restaurant is in what appears to be an old home. Tables and chairs with shabby chic, eclectic look, all around. Reminds me of the Dreamaway in Becket. Small bar and game room to left back of the space. read more

This place is great. We end up coming back a lot because it's just consistently delicious. They care a lot about the food, atmosphere and experience. 80% of the time we get the Ribs and the Country Fried Chicken, but everything we've had is delicious. And we love love when they make specials. Try them! Also, they have outdoor Bocci Ball and other fun games if your having drinks and hanging out. read more

worst food i had in my entire life living. horrific experience. left very upset. the 2 appetizers and 3 entrees were nearly inedible. you will be very disappointed if you go here. needs a new chef ASAP. read more

Aaron and Erin are the best hosts! Friendly, accommodating and attentive. Food is locally farm sourced and varies with the season. Excellent margarita and enjoy with Brie puffs. Hamburger, chicken and shepherds pie, all delicious. read more

This place has a small menu for good reason: everything is fresh, and with amazing flavor. They have the best buffalo chicken mac and cheese I've ever had in my life. They also have a decent beer menu. It's well worth the drive!!! read more

We had a great meal at the Chester Common Table. A quiet Sunday dinner after a day of hiking, the food was delicious, the beer was cold and the company was fantastic! We had a great chat with our hosts and will definitely be returning to Chester and the Common table! read more

My friends and I were out in western mass for a day of cliff jumping and after 8 hours we decided to find somewhere to eat. We settled on this place called Chester Common Table and it was the best dining experience we have ever had. Aaron and Erin were gracious hosts and aaron was the sweetest and kindest waiter we ever had and they made all the food themselves. From appetizers to desserts everything was phenomenal and we felt so at home at this cute restaurant. If you're ever in the area, it's a must go destination! p.s. try the salmon cakes and the homemade desserts of the day ;) read more

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The food, service and liquor (selection) were amazing. We had an appetizer, entrees and dessert they were all so good. I would highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

This is my favorite place for all occasions -- whether hanging out at the bar with grownups or taking my kids for a family dinner. They've got a ton of games to distract my toddlers and are incredibly patient and loving with them. The Chester Common Table is the soul of the Hilltowns, and we'd be lost without them! read more

Great place tucked away in a tiny little Town. One of the best kale salads I've ever had, so fresh! Will definitely be back. read more

Our first time at Chester common table and it was lovely. The Barkeep-Owner made a fantastic fresh citrus margarita and the stuffed mushrooms were a standout. The live music was also a nice bonus and added to the ambiance. the bill was also really reasonable. We will definitely be back !! read more

One of the best spots during this pandemic. My family and I have been getting take out from local restaurants to help out and also not cook for one night. We have realized that we now rate the restaurants on how well their food packs to go and makes it home. Excellent, is how! We got the fried chicken, chicken pot pie and the French onion soup. None of the food was heavy or too salty. The French onion soup is divine, made with their Miso- brilliant and amazingly flavorful. The other entrees had wonderful herbs, not too strong, just right for a flavorful meal. Also had a side salad that held up, wasn't wilted and had just enough to not make it feel like a piece of lettuce with some onion like some other places. Service over the phone was excellent and pick up was quick. Walking up on that old wooden porch to enter and passing through freshly painted original door way and wood work is an experience in itself. This makes us want to come back and sit OutSide on the porch on a spring, summer or fall day. Ambiance inside was crisp, nostalgic, warm and inviting. The socially distanced tables were proper, safe feeling and perfectly done! We have a new baby so sitting inside for us right now can't happen but this is one place we can't wait to come back to once we feel better about going out for our family. Great experience, and during a pandemic! That is impressive. You won't be disappointed! read more

We love this place. We go there regularly to enjoy their great food and amazing beer selection while listening to the live music. We bring our kids (10 & 6) and have never had an issue like the person in the earlier review. This place is above and beyond accommodating to our family. Would definately recommend bringing the whole family here. read more