Amazing...I see why this place has such high rating which is why I tried it out. I order the BBQ Burger it was the best burger I've had this year. I order it medium and they told me that was going to be pink inside and it was so perfect. Kudos to the chef he knows how to make and cook a really really really good burger. Waitresses were very attentive , fries were decent. Overall very happy with the experience I would definitely recommend it to anybody in the area and if I'm in the area again I will definitely be coming back. Great job to the owners great job to the chef read more

Excellent all around. The waitstaff is exceptional, no one standing around doing nothing. They pay the perfect amount of attention, the bartender came over to clear our table when we were finished with our meal. The food was excellent. We had the potato gnocchi with pancetta as an appetizer, it was phenomenal. My NY strip was served exactly as I asked and the vegetables were perfectly steamed with a nice crisp bite. The only knock I have is with their draft beers. Something is wrong with the draft system because all seven taps were pouring out over 4" of head. Either they have the regulator to high or the kegs aren't be kept between 38-40°. We started the night with Southern Tier Pumpkin Ale but quickly changed to bottled Sam Adams. Just keep an eye on the pours before you order a draft. Hopefully it will be rectified soon. Otherwise a perfect local place and I'm definitely coming back to try the burgers! read more

I live in the City and am accustomed to more attention to aesthetics and location than you will find at Christopher's in the strip mall, but that should not deter you. As others have said here, the quality of the food and service far surpasses the location. My hosts and server was incredibly knowledgable of the beer selections as well as the food options, and they were passionate about the menu. After a lot of deliberation, I chose the warm goat cheese salad and the Tuscan burger. I'm a sucker for a great burger, and my server told me that I would not be disappointed. My readers know that I have a fairly high standard when it comes to burgers, and this one exceeded it and was perhaps my favorite burger of 2013. It had that backyard chargrilled taste, served on a ciabatta bun, with sundried tomato spread. Accompanying it was thin straw size sweet potato fries that were exactly the consistency of McDonald's fries, but sweet potato instead. The salad was beautiful and so delicious that I had to eat every bite of the arugula, pears, apples, pecans and warm goat cheese. The prices are reasonable, and the food really is outstanding. I'm glad I found Christopher's on my trip to Chester. read more

My husband and I eat here frequently. We really haven't had a disappointing experience yet. The service is always good and the food is delicious. Try the macaroni and cheese with lamb, it has a hint of truffle oil - om nom nom. read more

Fantastic restaurant! Went on a Saturday night and it was completely booked. Make sure you make a reservation. The service was excellent and the food was outstanding. We had an app special and a dinner special, French onion soup, and a half order of shrimp and sausage pasta. Everything was fantastic and reasonably priced. I love the option of getting a half size pasta. It was the perfect size! I highly recommend and we will be back. read more

I'm originally from Warwick and it is known that the food around Orange County is not that great. Who would have thought that Christopher's Bistro would be so good and in Chester of all places? The food was great, there are a ton of options to choose from (vegetarian options too), the staff was friendly and fast, and the prices were decent considering the great quality of food. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I will absolutely be back. read more

Awesome food!! Definitely worth it. Love the beet salad and ahi tuna(when available).

I love this place! Food is top notch. Try the chicken wings for an appetizer.. some of the best wings I've ever had. During dinner times a reservation is a must!! The filet is also amazing. Service is so great. I love to take my parents here when they come into town. It really is a great hidden gem for this town! read more

It's nice to find a gem like this in your backyard. The food and service was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. We ate at the bar and the bartender was great. The wings were outstanding and the country fried chicken with biscuits and gravy were awesome. My friends had the short ribs and a filet and both were very pleased. Also a huge beer selection. read more

Small but great selections on craft beers on tap. Great atmosphere and great attentive staff. Great gourmet selections to choose from. Great for family or self dine in. I had a Apple, Spinach brie panini and loved it. Very unique combo... Highly recommended! read more

Driving back from Binghamton back to the city, and needed a place right off 17 with some good grub. Yelp delivers with all the recommendations for this place! The seafood fra diavolo was perfectly prepared with the seafood not overdone and the sauce with just the right amount of spice. The half portion was plenty! My two kids had the cheeseburger and pasta Alfredo and I had to try both. Both dishes prepared as if they were for adults- and that's an excellent thing! Prices very reasonable and I would make another stop here again absolutely. read more

This place- I don't even know where to begin. We ended up coming here because the other place we were going to was closed on Monday. I had been here for lunch before and the food was good but nothing over the top. The dinner however is nothing short of phenomenal. We started with the wings for an appetizer (we were 3 but probably would have been good for 4 too). We got the buffalo sauce and it was perfect- not too spicy but spicy enough. I had the pan-seared shrimp and scallops and my friends had the pan seared salmon. We were in awe; we felt like our taste buds were assaulted. The sauce was what sealed the deal. For me, the shrimp was good but the scallops were buttery heaven. My friends loved their salmon as well. We had a brownie sundae for dessert which was warm and chewy. We definitely will be coming here again. The ambience was nice and calm even though the place was relatively packed. read more

Christopher's Bistro - Pan-seared shrimp and scallops with rice and spinach - New American Near Me - Chester, New York

We have eaten here before, very pleased, first take out experience, one of my WORST meals ever, the special chimichuro taco, chewy, chunks of meat, so bad I can't begin!! I'm sad, step it up guys!! I loved the margaritas, waiting for our meal, awsome staff!! read more

The French dip sandwich was tough and dry tasted like leather. Service was good but would think Twice before coming back; too many other places to try read more

Great food, and service. Call ahead to make reservations on the weekend! Great atmosphere! Never ordered something I didn't like! I highly recommend their warm goat cheese salad, and their pan seared salmon!! read more

Three words....duck philly cheesecake. So different! This place has a very cool menu. Different and diverse. My husband had the gumbo and was very pleased. They offer a full portion and half portion (which is still large!) on most dishes, which is a nice change. The coconut shrimp should not be passed up! We also ordered the local beer sampler, which is always fun. This place is definitely worth a try!! read more

A hidden gem. Great food, great menu, great beer, great service. The staff is very educated on their micro beer selection and are more than happy to bring samples to ensure you get a brew to your liking. Be sure you try a few! The food is excellent. I regularly get the chicken Caesar salad, the baked buffalo wings or one of their gourmet burgers, all high quality. Even when I stray from the standbys, I have yet to get a less than stellar meal. Call ahead for a table on weekends. read more

Went last nite, (2) couples...First, the service was tremendous... Finished a drink or a club soda, and it was replaced... And the food service as well, was great... The lamb chop lollipops were flippin great, as were the scallops with bacon appetizers... I was in the mood for a burger and it too was delicious, medium just as I'd asked for ... With thin crispy unions and bbq sauce... I'd go back tonite, as it was an enjoyable meal overall... I've been in Vegas for the last 10 days so eating out was not high on my list now that I'm home, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised about the food... Atmosphere, fair... it is a local place, that it gets a "4" from me... with the potential for more and it is a trendy place for locals who are starving for decent places here... It is Smallish, and a little noisy, but I'll overlook that for the food!, as what the do serve is very tasty....The menu is a little eclectic (ok, a little odd), closer to extended bar food (I saw wings go past to another table and they looked good), then burgers and sandwiches... More than I'd expect on a dinner menu at a more "upscale" place, BUT they also some nicer dishes including scallops and shrimp and a Fra Diavalo sea food that I'll have to try... But did I mention the lamb chop lollipops and bacon scallops? :-). I tend to go back to places and get the same things... And these two appetizers will be on that "go here for" list. Overall, we'll go back soon, as we liked it! read more

Best home-made turkey burger and home-made potato chips ever!! Our waitress, Ann, is awesome. She is fun-loving and very professional. Our food came out in a timely fashion and was delicious! We're excited we found a new go-to place for lunch on our way from NYC to Lakewood, PA. The perfect spot! read more

Easily one of the best restaurants in the Hudson Valley. Two words: Chimichurri Burger! Simply amazing. They also have a great selection of local beers on tap. Their staff is the best around, very professional and always smiling. I am there at least once a week. I highly recommend Christopher's Bistro. read more

I've eaten at Christopher's many times over the past 3 years. The food is incredible and consistent. I love coming here because I know exactly what I'm going to get. The menu has plenty to offer and it's obvious they care about great food coming out of there kitchen. Will be back soon. read more

My favorite restaurant. Been going since the day it opened. Staff is wonderful and atmosphere is perfectly comfortable. Food and drink selection is extensive with incredible specials to boot. Price is spot on. There's something for everyone. Live music on certain nights. Special events including charities and/or local breweries. I recommend this place above any other restaurant that I've been to. read more

We held our holiday party in the new room at Christopher's recently. It was fabulous!!!! The new room is beautiful and spacious. The décor is tasteful. Our DJ was put in the perfect location so that he wasn't too loud for the space. The menu was varied and DELICIOUS!! The cocktail hour, we actually had to ask to stop sending out the appetizers because they were so plentiful everyone was filling up! Our staff were thrilled with the options they were offered and raved about everything they ate! The food was not only yummy but it was served HOT! The waitstaff was attentive and courteous and friendly. The bartender remembered everyone's drinks and was generous. We have already booked next year's party because we had such an amazing experience! We highly recommend Christopher's Bistro! read more

Excellent Food and Service I have been to Christopher's several times and have always enjoyed my meal. On my last visit I had the Southwest Chicken Panini. The chicken was very juicy and seasoned well. The sandwich was excellent and I always enjoy the homemade chips that come with it. My friend said her chicken sandwich (Mike's Tangy Grilled Chicken) was the best chicken sandwich she has ever had. The service here is excellent. The waitresses are always very friendly and take great care of you. The only complaints I have are about the restaurant itself; it's always too cold and the acoustics are kind of rough so it can get very loud. All in all though, this is one of my favorite restaurants in the area! read more

The place looked nice when we went in, a little noisy but we decided to stay and have a few drinks before having dinner. The first issue that occurred was when we decided to try the beer sampler, which I believe would have been $14.00 each - but were told they didn't have enough glasses to serve us the samplers. OK, we decided to just wing it and both had craft drafts which were okay. However, as we sat there I noticed the bartender pulling a draft and scratching something off of the side of the glass, now, i'm not sure if it was dirt, ice, lipstick or what have you, but it completely puzzled me that he wouldn't just get a fresh glass...this really turned me off. Needless, to say, we finished our drinks and left without dinner. We definitely will not be returning. read more

Been here once before lunch and have been dying to come try the dinner menu. So me and my boyfriend made it back and it was amazing! Service was great, waitress was on top of everything. My salmon was probably the best I've ever had and they give you a good size portion. My boyfriend loved his steak and everything was just so delicious! I definitely recommend this place to try at least once! I'll be back to try more items or have more of that yummy salmon. Also reservations are recommended as they get packed pretty quick. read more

First time coming here...Best sangria I have ever had by far. Also The staff is also very friendly!

My husband and I went out for a late lunch yesterday, and even at 3PM, this place had a decent crowd. Regardless, the service was excellent. The menu contains mostly sandwiches and burgers, and I expected an average meal but our food was absolutely delicious. My husband had the Apple, Brie and Spinach Panini and I had the Avocado BLT. We traded halves of our sandwiches and they were both so good. The homemade chips were so good, we asked if we could take them home. I'm still, 1 day later, thinking about those sandwiches. We will definitely be back here! read more

Awsome place with awsome burgers and awsome beer! but what really set me over the top for this place was a calamari! Some of the best around by far! read more

Stopped in for dinner with my girlfriend not long ago based on what we had heard about a craft beer selection and top notch food. To get us started there was only a couple craft brews on tap, fortunately Ommegang was available which is a great NY state brewery. The food began with a great special, Pork chop lollipops, which were delicious! However, the rest of our meal was not memorable at all. The pasta was simply ok, which is unacceptable from a bistro which serves Italian food. In addition the service was poor. read more

Great food! A very nice bar area with a great selection of beer. The menu was very diverse and food was cooked perfectly. Portion sizing was strong and service was fast, friendly, and attentive. A hidden gem in Chester and well worth a visit! read more

This place was a hidden gem!! I would recommend anyone to go there. My fiance and I went there recently and really enjoyed out experience. The atmosphere was great, food was delicious and menu had a lot of tasteful options. We will definitely be going back there. read more

The food is amazing. I love that they have Jazz music bands come in Thursday nights. It's a little cozy warm place to have dinner or drinks. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Some people say the food is too pricey, I believe that's not the case. read more

This place was amazing! We had the garlic parmesan wings as an appetizer which were the best wings we have ever had! I had the fish tacos which were a special for the night! So tasty! My bf had a specialty burger which he loved! Great aroma feel and great staff! We will definitely be coming back in the near future! Thumbs up! read more

Grumpy and Ornery Old Guy here again!! I just was passing by and stopped in to feel the place out for the first time before I came with the wife. This review is based ONLY for the "so called HAPPY HOUR" on a recent Friday I went there and sat at the bar. "WHAT HAPPY HOUR"? Advertisement said Happy Hour Fridays between 4 - 6 or whatever. I sat at the bar and had 4 (four) bottles of Bud Light and a Fried Calamari appetizer. $38 BUCKS/including tip!! For 4 bottles of Bud and an Fried Calamari apertizer (Oh, wait, I said that already). $4.50 for a 12 oz bottle of Bud Light, during what was supposed to be Happy Hour! Can't imagine the regular prices and don't care to find out! Bar Maid was friendly enough even though of course she only made conversation and hung around with what seemed to be "The Regulars"! Hence the $7.00 tip, because at least she was pleasant enough!! I could have bought a 30 pack of beer at the beer distributer and a large Pizza with about 7 friends for that kind of cash and sat on my porch with a 65 inch Samsung HD screen (with surround sound)!!! Always learning!! Boring as heck with two little TVs in the corners of the bar with just random crap on and NO SOUND!!! I wasn't going to stick around to see if they even gave me a buy back on the fifth beer, besides when the bar thinned out to two people including me, where I was the only person sitting in the middle of the bar, why did a man walk in and have to sit right next to me. Left me tip and GOODBYE!!! And I have never been known to be cheap. Oh yeah, my Calamari was overcooked!! I wasn't about to try the 4 shrimp and 4 scallops white rice and spinach for about $30! NO I WILL NOT BE BACK TO SAMPLE THE REGULAR PRICES OR SIT THERE AND LOOK AT A TV SCREEN HALF WAY ACROSS THE BAR WITH NO SOUND ON!!! I guess I should have brought a friend along, but they were still commuting home from work! Seemed like a much more sociable place at the GW'S Bowling Alley Pub at $3 an iced cold Bud Light (which not too long ago was ONLY $1.50 a bottle during Friday Happy Hour!!!) "The Times They Are a-Changin' !" To each his own, I guess!! I should stop going out to eat!! Next place will be Catherine's Restaurant for dinner in Goshen. I will sample the bar area and the downstairs seating for dinner - STAY TUNED for the next Grumpy and Ornery Old Guy review! See Ya!! read more

My family and I had dinner there after seeing "Brave" at the Chester Cinema. All of our meals were delicious. My children were happy with their meals and each one cleaned their plate. That rarely happens, so I know they were happy. My wife and I enjoyed each others meal. The place is rather deceiving from the outside, but once you walk in you will feel a warm welcome. The service was outstanding!!!!! They explained all of our questions about their signature dishes. If you like great food with quality ingredients then this is the place to dine. Always remember, " you are what you eat". read more

Chicken was so over cooked had to send it back. It was bad enough that we had to wait over an hour for our Entrées too come out. Blaaa another shit hole for Chester. Expensive long waits small portions never again read more

a great addition to Chester. Great Bistro food and reasonable pWhat rices. Stopped in to see this new place and ordered some take out. Employees were friendly and attentive. This is a beautiful cozy, warm space with a full length bar running down the left side. Ordered Crispy Tostadas with chicken, salsa, sour cream & guacamole. This was not the typical rolled and deep fried beyond recognition mess usually offered. These (2) were served open faced on crispy, light shells with the freshest ingredients carefully chopped and presented. Chunks of chicken layered if salsa and drizzled with sour cream. A winner. Next up 2 sandwiches. First - Apple, spinach and Brie Panni with roasted garlic aioli. A buttery decadent sandwich oozing of tangy Brie and thinly sliced apple. The apple takes a back seat in this sandwich as the Brie (double cream?) is the the leading flavor with the roasted garlic right behind it. Roasting the garlic really mellowed it, matching the Brie perfectly. Another winner. Now - what i'm going to call currently the best sandwich in Chester. Their Southwest Chicken Panni with spicy chicken, salsa and sliced avocado. First off, it's not what I would call spicy, it's flavorful in a Mesa Grill way. Chicken breast, seasoned, grilled, moist and covered in freshly made salsa and ripe avocado. I did't want to put this down, it's that good. Both sandwiches were ordered with Yam fries that were also made fresh and sprinkled with sea salt. This Bistro has instantly become a hit with me. I can see myself even coming in to sit at the bar, as they have a bar menu (eating at the bar in encouraged) and they have a few premium beers on draft including Dogfish. Welcome to Chester Christopher's bistro, we have been waiting for you. read more

Christopher's Bistro is a surprisingly good restaurant. It is a found at the end of a strip mall, steps away from a McDonald's, so one doesn't necessary think great food, good atmosphere and amazing service when you first notice it driving past. Once inside though, you are in for a treat. Everyone who works at Christopher's is exceptionally nice and friendly, and most importantly: attentive! I don't think my beverage glass stayed empty for longer than a minute the entire time my wife and I were there. The menu had a lot of different and interesting choices, not the standard fare - interesting pastas, entrees, burgers, sandwiches, etc. The highlight of the evening for me was the Buffalo Wings - probably some of the best I have ever had. No description can do them justice, you just need to go in and try them. I know I will be back for them again soon (and as often as I can)! My wife and I each tried a different burger, the chimichurri and the BBQ burgers. Both very good, with a lot of flavor and the fries were perfect! Finally, we tried their dessert "special" - a brownie sundae. I have had a lot of brownie sundaes over the years, this one wasn't anything earth shattering, but still very tasty and the perfect end to the meal. I wouldn't mind if they put the brownie sundae on the standard dessert menu, I would get it again. I don't write reviews often, but Christopher's is a pleasant surprise in an area with few surprises and I hope they stick around a good long time. read more

I was lurking on Yelp one afternoon and noticed another blogger with tastes seemingly similar to my own offering a few postings that looked inviting to other places in the Warwick/Chester/Goshen vicinity. It jogged my memory and reminded me that I had never been to Christopher's Bistro in Chester. I want to thank that blogger - Christopher's Bistro is a welcomed addition. For some reason I find it fitting that a Bistro serving eclectic food is next door to a 'kosher-style' deli at a strip mall in Chester. The reason I'm OK with this is that the menu at Christopher's reminds me of the iconic Blue Ribbon restaurant in Greenwich Village, NY. When Blue Ribbon was opened by the Bromberg Brothers, the only way to look at the menu and make sense of it was to know these two guys were Jewish (matzo ball soup & pierogie), loved Chinese food (wontons, pu-pu platter), and went to school in New Orleans (oysters, remoulade sauce). Blue Ribbon became 'the' place that chefs and cooks went to eat after they were done working in their own kitchens. The diverse menu and attention to service and details are what made Blue Ribbon into a growing success. Christopher's is sprinkled with some of the same magic. When you walk into Christopher's, you'll likely notice two things at first: 1.) The average age of the 6pm dinner crowd is considerably older, 2.) The place looks drab. While appearances are often deceiving, the menu and service should make up for any apprehensions you may have. Christopher's Bistro is open for lunch & dinner six days (closed on Tuesday) with slight variations between the two. Bistro is a French word, and yet, Christopher's offers an assortment of choices that touch the Mediterranean (hummus dip, pastas), Asia (soy-ginger marinade, Szechuan rub), New Orleans (gumbo), and Americana (chicken wings, burgers). All the beef steaks and burgers are made from the superior quality Hereford cows. Frankly, there is very little French going on here, with one exception - a well trained staff. It's typical to have young, college-aged, people as servers/waiters, but it's something else when they know what they are doing. For instance, silverware was changed and corrected for each course. Huh? A spoon is brought out after ordering the Shrimp & Grits and/or Gumbo, not as an after thought once the bowl is served; the same thing happens when a steak knife and new fork are provided after the appetizer course is cleared and long before the actual steak arrives. This is good training. It's impressive. It would be my pleasure to wax nostalgic about the menu at Christopher's, but with the exception of the Duck Cheesecake Sandwich (reminiscent of the Alligator Cheescake at Jacques-Imo's in New Orleans), there is nothing on the menu that needs my poor writing skills to help you understand what's being served. OK, maybe I should let you know that the Fried Chicken is just a breast, but it's lathered in a reasonable amount of bacon gravy served with a biscuit and mashed potatoes. And if I'm willing to complain about other places that use too much garlic in the sautéed vegetables, I should let you know that the perfectly crisp mélange of carrots, broccoli, and asparagus might be better served just plain or with butter. Oh, the 'french' fried potatoes were a but disappointing. Do not let the location, the décor, and/or the age of the early dinner crowd fool you, Christopher's Bistro has a well-trained staff that has a menu of well prepared food with something for everyone and from just about any place. I'm only sorry it took me so long to tell you about a menu that touches on Europe, Asia, and America - just like any Blue Ribbon, Christopher's is an award winner. read more