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Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Chester. Chester is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,743 at the 2000 census. The town center is also defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP). The name is a transfer from Chester, in England.
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10. Scotch Plains Tavern
Overall Ratings
3 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By xxxxxxcxx
My 15 year old & I stopped for lunch around 2:30 on a Sunday. There was a good amount of people but not packed. My son ordered the cheddar, fried onion burger. Its came with cheddar fried onions and a pile of mushrooms. Kind of strange because theres no word of mushrooms on the menu. The fried onions were terrible they were put into the fryer while the oil was cold and they came out pale white and soaked it oil. He liked the mushrooms eventhough he didn't order them. It also to 5 mins to find someone to bring ketchup to the table. Fries were nothing special. For $16 you need to hit a burger out of the park. Not so here. I ordered the chicken caeser salad with homemade croutons. It can on a rectangular plate 5" wide and probably 10" long. The salad took up half the plate with 2 croutons. The chicken was half of a chicken breast cut in half. Hardly a $5 add on for a 1/4 of a chicken breast. The salad was soaked in dressing. The dressing wasn't bad but it wasn't Caesar it was a creamy lemon dressing. The croutons were terrible. You'd think they'd be crunchy but they were just stale old bread. Terrible! So a $15 salad and a $16 burger were both very underwhelming. We saw the waitress 3 times. Order , water, bill. They will not be seeing me again and I live close. Way over priced for what their serving.
9. Town Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By GloriaH119
We had an enjoyable lunch. They offer a very nice menu:appetizers, sandwiches, salads, pizza, dinners, drinks, and desserts. My husband and I shared a Caesar salad(small) and a small cheese pizza with mushrooms. The food was very fresh and tasty. The portion size were very generous too. In addition the service was very good too. We sat inside(two dining rooms) but they have nice outdoor seating too.
8. Black Seal Seafood Grille
Overall Ratings
3 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By grandma4920
After our trolley and riverboat trip we drove into Essex at the the suggestion of one of the crew members had lunch at the Black Seal. Delicious soups, salads, stuffed clam, burgers, etc. the town is a great place to walk around in as well.
7. The Blue Hound Taproom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By LetsGoBack
Our party of seven ate at the taproom this week. We are frequent diners at the Cookery downstairs, and thought the taproom would also be something out of the ordinary. Our server was great. She was prompt and attentive, and timed the arrival of our entrees perfectly after our appetizers- thank you! We shared pulled pork nachos and artichoke spinach dip, which were fine. The cider and beer choices were plentiful, and the wine drinkers among us also had some good options. The personal pizza and pulled pork sandwiches were enjoyed. The southwest salad was so-so- nothing wrong with it but no wow factor. Although the turkey pot pies were HUGE, it took us a while to figure out what might have caused what we felt was a flavor miss- out guess is that the sauce was made with evaporated milk, which gave it an unpleasant sweet taste- would have been perfect if made with a roux and chicken broth.All in all it was not a bad dinner, just not a memorable one.
6. Gelston House
Overall Ratings
3 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By 40JLP43
Every Monday night during the summer there are free concerts outside behind the Goodspeed and the Gelston House . The concerts usually draw at least a thousand people who bring lawn chairs to sit on at the green but they also fill the outside patio of the Gelston House. You can sit at the tables or bar listen to the concert and enjoy a cool drink, appetizers, entrees or a really great wood fired pizza. The staff are friendly and provide great service. This is a place I'd recommend visiting.
5. Griswold Inn ~ Dining
Overall Ratings
4 based on 515 reviews
Located in the âstorybookâ village of Essex mere steps from the Connecticut River, this 1776 landmark offers three distinct dining experiences. âHistoric Diningâ is offered in four handsome rooms - The Covered Bridge, The Gun Room, The Library and The Ess
Reviewed By MelissaScottkk58
I highly recommend going to the bar on Monday evenings to hear the Jovial Crew. Try to get a table in the center of the room because it will end up being standing room only in the aisles. They were great and so much fun! You can sing even if you've never heard the songs are the words are repetitive and the chords predictable. We also had a delicious goat cheese salad and my husband enjoyed his cavatelli with veggies. It was nice that they had popcorn to snack on while waiting. Don't miss the sea shanties!!!!!!Greetings from The Gris, Melissa! We're so glad you enjoyed Sea Shanties with us! Cliff Haslam and his Jovial Crew have been performing at our place on Monday nights for over 47 years!!! They are renowned in the "Folk Music/Songs of the Sea" world and have a very loyal following as we're sure you observed. There are no strangers in the Tap Room on Monday nights - only friends not yet met which by the end of the evening...All are linking arms! A spirited evening indeed - not to be missed. Thank you for visiting! On a related note - you may know we feature live music every night of the week! Our entertainment calendar may be found on our website at griswoldinn.com.
4. Ivoryton Tavern Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
A small family run 100 year old Tavern with a big heart! We are located adjacent to the Ivoryton Playhouse which makes for a great "date night"! Enjoy a great dinner at the Tavern, then walk a few steps to enjoy one the the Playhouse's professional shows.
Reviewed By Sheila L
The crab dip is amazing. Itâs enough for 10 people. We were only four. The burgers were amazing. Cooked to order, rare was rare, medium was medium. I canât give bigger praise just for that. Every single one of us was happy with our meal. It was a bit copious, but, the leftovers were welcome the next day. The ambience was lively and the service was wonderful. Just for that we would go back again. A lovely local pub, good food, nice company. Everything that you would want in a local joint. This might just become one of our weekly hangouts!Thank you for your review. We are especially glad to hear that you felt at home in a friendly cordial environment. Looking forward to serving you again.
3. PATTACONK 1850 BAR AND GRILLE
Overall Ratings
3 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By fenw323
We love to stop in this bar (especially in the winter for some reason - for a delicious easy going meal. Cant beat the fresh popcorn at the bar as well. Love yjr chicken quesadilla .
2. Brushmill by the Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By SdenRI
Very quaint. Beautiful waterfall and the entry from the parking lot sets the stage. Cross the covered bridge over the river, the waterfalls were pretty. Greeted immediately and our interest in the mill led to our wandering through the restaurant looking at the view from various rooms. Upstairs is more formal, white table cloths, etc, Downstairs in the pub more casual. Although there is no dress code we chose the pub. Had a very private table on the side of a beautiful fireplace, lit to ward off the damp chill outside. It was perfect. The food was excellent. We shared an appetizer, each had an entree with 2 drinks each for a total of $100.00 Friday night at 6:00 pm and there was no wait at all. Good or bad sign we were not sure. The waitress was great and explained that some weekends there is a 2 hour wait at that time, Their busiest days are Monday and Tuesday when they have Prime Rib specials. We look forward to our next visit.
Most Popular Soups food in Chester, Connecticut, United States
1. Red House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Red House provides an array of food and drink that keeps customers wondering what is coming next. Whether it is seasonal menus, southern bbq, hot trends we keep are customers coming by keeping our ingredients fresh.
Reviewed By Coopermom2017
Tonightâs meal was even better than the first! I had the roasted Brussels sprout salad with a side of Pulled Pork. It was delicious. My husband had the Roasted Beet salad and said it was also very good. The special dessert was an orange infused rice pudding, which was fabulous! Our dinner was made even more enjoyable by our waitress, Amanda. She was so personable and made sure we had everything we needed.
