
Brushmill by the Waterfall
On the waterfall at the historic Rogers & Champion Brushworks, with covered bridge, chestnut beams and fireplace. Open 7 nights a week. All day Sunday. Certified Angus steak, prime rib, fresh fish, Sunday brunch.
129 West Main Street 860-526-9898 |

L & E Restaurant / French 75 Bar
French country cuisine doesn't get better. This candle-lit bistro with lace curtains and garden flowers rates as CT's top restaurant. Seasonal seafood, game and produce, crisp baguettes and sensational pastries. Serving dinner; reservations suggested. restaurantfrench75bar.com
59 Main Street 860-526-5301
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River Tavern
A casual and stylish restaurant with a daily changing menu, handmade cocktails and a great wine list. "The food is excellent. The decor is sleek, even stunning." The Hartford Courant
rivertavern@snet.net 23 Main Street 860-526-9417 |

Cabo Tequila Grill.
We serve Authentic mexican food.
Sun. 5 to 9, Closed Mondays, Tues, Wed, Thur 5 to 9:30 and Fri and Sat 5 to 10pm
4 Water Street 860-526-8277
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The Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grill
A popular local meeting place for food and spirits. Open daily, serving lunch and dinner 11:30 - 9:45. Bar open until 12:45 AM Mon - Thurs, 1:45AM Fri - Sat. Largest draft and bottle beer selection in the River Valley.
pattaconk@sbcglobal.net
33 Main Street 860-526-8143 |

The Wheatmarket
Fresh deli-style daily luncheon specials, eat in or take out. Gourmet catering, speciality foods & gift baskets. Dennis Welch, chef/owner.
4 Water Street 860-526-9347
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Chester is often described as "quaint" but that term doesn't give credit to the big-city style ... and a downtown district that most communities would kill for.
Michael Gannon, The Hartford Courant |
The galleries and eclectic shops, five-star dining, and internationally acclaimed theater ... offer culture without the crowds - city chic in the Connecticut countryside.
Allison Ahearn, Weekender |

The Villager
The place to be during Chester's early morning hours. Breakfast and lunch, pastry, sandwiches, homemade soups and daily specials. Phone in and take out orders.
Mon - Fri 5:30 - 2 Sat - Sun 5:30 - 11
13 Main Street 860-526-9981
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Simon's Marketplace
A gourmet general store with a diverse selection of gifts, as well as specialty foods, fine cheeses, sandwiches, crepes, soups, salads, ice cream, desserts and organic coffees and teas. Daily specials. Eat in or take out. We also cater and have prepared food to go. Open daily.
17 Main Street 860-526-8984 |

Lupo
A taste of the Mediterranean.
Serving lunch Tues - Fri 11:30 - 2:00.
Dinner Tues - Sun from 5:00.
Reservations recommended.
www.luporestaurant.com 189 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-4400 |

Moravela's Pizza Restaurant
New York style pizza. Come and try our delicious Philly cheese steaks, subs, pasta and salads. Eat in - Pick up - Take out.
Summer: Mon - Sun 11AM - 10PM
Winter: Mon - Sun 11AM - 9PM
139 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3633
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