The Village Grill

Howletts is a great venue and a Chester VA institution. Established originally in 1749…read more(pre-America, folks) and the current version in 1987. The new owner was busting his hump waiting tables due to a shortage of personnel, that was a nice touch. Hands on entrepreneur's are my kind of people.

Let's howl for Howletts! Wooooo!! We loved this cozy, dimly lit tavern with its rustic feel. The…read moremenu was thoughtful and inviting, but I had to order the steak! They have ribeye, filet mignon, sirloin, and prime rib to mention the usual suspects! Mine was perfectly seasoned and presented beautifully. My entree came with mashed potatoes, buttery and creamy, and I ordered asparagus as well. The food was superb! My hubby ordered a seafood pasta dish that he loved! They also have fan favs like burgers, fried shrimp, crab cakes, fish & chips, ribs, sandwiches and more! The menu offers so many tasty dishes, I want to come back to try more!! We ordered a red wine with dinner and it complimented the food well! Our service was excellent and the prices match the quality and quantity of the menu! We are planning a visit soon because the parking and location in Chester makes this an easy spot to enjoy!!

Excellent bourbon line up

Bourbon Glazed Salmon

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Grant Coffee Company

4.2(78 reviews)

0.2 mi

The best lavender iced shaken espresso!!…read more I was in the Chester area for work today and decided to stop in and try out the coffee here. It did not disappoint and perhaps was the best iced lavender drink that I have had. The service was quick and friendly, the cashier was lovely. The coffee shop is large, there is plenty of seating. The shop was well lit, with upbeat music and had a nice neighborhood vibe

A clean traditional coffee spot with comfortable seating, lots of sun light, and a beautiful…read moreaesthetic (without the rainbow attitude) And the service is extremely friendly!

Grant Coffee Company interior

Lavender Iced Shaken Espresso w/oat milk

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Central Park Deli

3.8(102 reviews)

1.8 mi

Came here to lunch and had to wait about 5 minutes to be seated due to it being a first come first…read moreserve spot. I got the steak sandwich ($12) and it was made in about 15 minutes. It was very fresh but nothing too fancy compared to a really Philly. It's quite solid for its price. Unfortunately you have to order a side of fries as none are included. The staff were friendly and the interior was nice for its deli vibe. Overall I would come back again! Food(50%): 6.5 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 7.1/10

Ordered a Reuben sandwich, sandwich was delivered to my table without sauerkraut, that is not a…read moreReuben sandwich, Waitress had to go get sauerkraut for a sandwich I ordered. Not going back. Left without paying, not what I ordered. Very disappointed in Central Park Deli, been going for years but not any longer. Service and food not worth it.

Hot Corned Beef

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Cashier carry out counter

First Watch

The decor is pretty cool. It's very farmhouse with a dash of HGTV. The service is awesome, very…read morefriendly. The prices are average, not too expensive but you can chow down enough to feel overly full and ashamed while you lay in bed watching my 600lb life. I ordered the turkey biscuits and eggs with potatoes. My food..... was great. I ordered poached eggs just to shake things up a bit. It came out really good. The potatoes were large and crispy. The biscuits were big and juicy like a nice booty. I wanted to slap them but I just ate 'em. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly and complimented the biscuits. They also had fresh juices they make on site. Morning meditation is dope. The prices were fair, better than most. Overall, this place is great, they have big booty biscuits the visuals are nice and the price is right. Give this joint a try, just make a reservation or be prepared to wait to be seated.

Here right now. Of course the wait is long and we didn't mind. I asked for first available. On a…read morecrisp day, they sat us on the patio when we didnt ask to be seated outside. Its an option, but outside seating is not an option. When we asked if we could be seated inside (remember, first available), they said they would have to add us back to the waitlist (45 minutes) after we waited 30 minutes and although there were tables available inside. They need a better process for those who don't want to sit outside, especially in the cold air. Not to mention, I'm literally allergic to outside and yellow jackets are flying around everywhere. As were eating, things are falling from the roof onto our plates and into our food. We weren't sure if it was debris or pieces from a birds nest, but we stopped eating. Service was also not good. We ran out of drinks without anyone returning and asking if we wanted another. The toast also had a ton of butter and was not palatable. We love First Watch, but wont be returning to this location.

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Jackie D's Sweet Treats & Ribs

4.8(4 reviews)

3.4 mi

First time at the restaurant which I've been following via Facebook…read more I think this place is lovely in a cafe/diner-ish experience. It's very open, clean and friendly.. If you enjoy watching traffic like I do this is a cool spot. I ordered the triple smash burger that tasted great. My favorite was the wedge fries! Also had the banana pudding that was perfect. Will come again!

Crab cake platter was very tasty. Restaurant was kinda older location. Small bar inside and some…read moreremodeling appears to be in process.

1/2 ribs

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Chester Junction

3.0(9 reviews)

0.2 mi

A Chester tradition. The bar that the smoking ban forgot. Inexpensive drinks, good bar food, and…read moreit always promises a great time. Karaoke every Saturday!

You walk in and are encompassed with smoke and overly drunk adults, couldn't last more than 15…read moreminutes.

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The Estate Restaurant & Lounge

3.7(37 reviews)

5.4 mi

I needed a nice place for lunch in Colonial Heights/Chester and this was perfect! Good food, nice…read moreambiance and the service was spot on. Try it sometime!

Thank you Lynne for suggesting this restaurant. Our meals were so flavorful. The lamb chops were…read moreso tender and scrumptious. Somehow the chops had perfect grill marks (see pics). And the sirloin, what should I say? I am not usually a steak person; but this sirloin had so much flavor. I heard myself smacking my lips. Did not need any A-1 sauce. May I also add that if the waitress had given me a pound of this broccoli I would have eaten all of it. Yummy!

Bruschetta

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La Reina Mexican Grill

4.3(101 reviews)

2.2 mi

If you like authentic Mexican it is a must. Huge menu. They have a lot of Texas Mexican and…read moreAmerican favorites too like cheesesteaks. 3 sauces with your free homemade hot chips. I had a hot and spicy burrito that will be 3 meals for me for 13$. Great value. I forgot to take a picture as I had to dive in. Coming back.

Food: 5 out of 10. Food came back to table lukewarm three times. The corn was just dumped from the…read morecan. No seasoning. The black beans same. I ordered the shrimp bowl. I wasn't impressed. Margarita: 8.5 out of ten. Very good! Service: they were very nice and warm. They took my plate back to make it right three times and finally it came out hot but my that time I wasn't hungry. Ambiance: Meh.... It's the old Dennys. There's a slight 'old' odor in the air.

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Chicken/shrimp fajitas, chips and dips

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Pineapple margarita on the rocks

Easy Street Grub N Pub

3.9(73 reviews)

1.8 mi

Service was impeccable and spot on. The bartender Heka was amazing, attentive, knowledgeable of…read moremenu, friendly even under pressure changing beer tanks, attending personally to each customer. She alone is worth coming back for. The ac was cold for the season. Menu tims taboulleh salad ,onion rings w dipping korean pepper sauce and fried cabbage and spinach. The salad was light, bright, and flavorful. Onion rings werent fresh (sadly), but beer batter frozen- best i could get at 930pm. The cabbage/ spinach wasnt fried but, sauteed w good flavor just needed red pepper flakes. But the onion ring/wing korean wing sauce was good. Great night

A great pub atmosphere. TVs everywhere. Great for sporting events and has a pool table…read more Fully stocked bar with great service. Our server Nadine was friendly and efficient. My friends and I visited for lunch and were impressed with everything we ordered. Great portion size at a reasonable price. This establishment is top notch for burgers and has a full menu with many choices from salads, wraps and subs. The chicken Philly is one of the best I ever had. A unique creation called the Grubrito is huge and features a blending of flavors including pork belly (smoked on site) a good casual atmosphere. Truly a place where the locals go for a great lunch, dinner or to just unwind. Sorry no pics of the food, it was nicely presented, we were all hungry and just dove into our food.

Fried shrooms

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Allman's BBQ

4.8(13 reviews)

0.2 mi

I read reviews before we came so you can imagine my disappointment when there was not just a man in…read morethe back selling meat from tin foil as stated before. Just a super friendly and accommodating team serving fresh, delicious food. My fiancé is heavily judgmental with bbq and she absolutely loved it . Highly recommend the beef brisket, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. There were plenty of tables, and the decorations were cute pictures of their business. They have a parking lot with plenty of space too. A great experience. Kudos to the team!

If you're looking for a sit-down restaurant for a family dinner, this isn't the place. If you want…read morea wide-ranging menu, this isn't the place either. But if you're after some great brisket to take home and enjoy, this just might be your spot! Tucked away in the back corner of a small plaza, Allman's is an unassuming spot that shares space with what looks like an outdoor-gear shop. The owner's a genuinely good-natured guy who chats with customers while preparing orders -- the kind of local touch you can't fake. I ordered a pound of brisket with a pint of coleslaw and BBQ beans. The brisket was fall-apart tender and juicy. The beans were a bit runny, so I didn't expect much -- but the flavor won me over. And the coleslaw? Solid. Price-wise, it felt cheaper than its Route 19 competitors. So in the end, Allman's takes the top spot for brisket in the area.

Brisket sandwich

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Leslie H.

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7 years ago

This restaurant had the worst coffee I have ever tasted! We ended up going to Starbucks after because we couldn't drink it. We were visiting from out of town and had decided to give the local place a try. If you are an old, republican, gun loving white guy this is the place for you. If that doesn't describe you maybe stay away. read more

Katrina T.

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5

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9 years ago

Definitely my favorite place to grab a burger. It's always perfect! And the crinkle cut fries and a milkshake make it even better. During the winter they have a chili that is to DIE for. read more

Mary S.

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6 years ago

I love eating at The Village Grill. The variety of food amazed me. I do tell people about the restaurant and its specials that they serve. The owners are the best too. Mary E Sparkman read more

N J.

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9 years ago

Big and fresh! Everything made to order. Hardy burgers and other meals.

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