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Midlothian Chef's Kitchen, Midlothian, VA

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen

4.7
4.7
1412 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Voted Best Restaurant in Chesterfield by Richmond Magazine, and Dine Like a Local Award by The Scout Guide for Best Restaurant for Dinner. Midlothian Chef's Kitchen is a New American Restaurant by Award-Winning Chef David Dunlap. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with indoor & outdoor seating, & local, hyper-seasonal Virginia ingredients. This is a full service restaurant & bar with thoughtful dishes that evoke memories.

Chef Dunlap was previously the Executive Sous Chef at The Inn at Little Washington and the Corporate Executive Chef of Quirk Hotels (Quirk Hotel RVA & Quirk Hotel CVille). He was named as 1 of the 32 Restaurant Stars on the Rise in 2020 by FSRMagazine, Rising Star Chef of the Year by Two Roads Hospitality Worldwide, and has won Best Dishes at Broad Appetit 4 years in a row.

Enjoy special events such as Wine/Bourbon Pairing Dinners, Private Dining/Event Space, and a Chef's Table Experience. This is a local, family-owned business, owned by Chef Dunlap & his wife.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (804) 893-3562
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Dunlap
  • Catering
    Please call or email us to cater an event.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call or email us to host a private event.
  • Area
    Midlothian
  • Cross Street
    Courthouse Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Enjoy Easter Brunch at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen!

What 1,412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Richmond

    Innovative

  • Richmond

    Great for fine wines

  • Richmond

    American

Review summary

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Midlothian Chef's Kitchen is a local gem celebrated for its "consistently outstanding" food and "excellent service." Guests rave about its "creative and delicious" menu, perfect for special occasions. The ambiance is described as "romantic" and "elegant," while the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience. Reservations recommended!

1,412 Reviews
  1. arun

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food has become more bland, service was excellent. Cocktails were nice

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  2. Melinda

    Richmond60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was treated to dinner, so didn’t see the check, which is why I gave Value4 stars. We were there late, so I can’t speak to the noise level when the restaurant is full. It was very nice and quiet at 8 on a Thursday night. Super nice service.

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  3. Henry

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious, the service spot on, and the atmosphere was perfect for slowing down and savoring the evening. Well done.

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  4. Lisa

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal at Midlothian Chefs Kitchen. We had the dumplings and charcuterie for our first course and it was wonderful. For our entree we opted for the Cauliflower Steak and Lamb Wellington, and both were equally divine. Highly recommend this restaurant for all occasions and if you are looking for a wonderful menu and delicious food! 5/5 stars!

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  5. Racheal

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing girls night to celebrate several birthdays and everything was perfect! Thank you for the incredible service and the surprise champagne toast with dessert.

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  6. Charlie

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service has always been excellent here.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always impressed with the food and the service!- they’re especially allergy friendly which is greatly appreciated!

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  8. GREGORY

    Richmond3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I have really been looking forward to getting to the Chef’s Kitchen and I can honestly say I’ve never been more disappointed in a restaurant experience in my life. Arrived on time for our reservation and there was no hostess to be found. We just stood there in front, completely unacknowledged, for a full 5 minutes. Finally got seated and ordered drinks. All we ordered were 2 bourbons neat and it took them 45 minutes. 45 minutes to pour some bourbon in a glass. No one ever came to take our order or check on us while we waited. When they finally took our order after almost an hour, they were out of the one thing we wanted. Keep in mind, they only have 6 entrees on the menu and it was only 8 pm on a Friday. How do you build a menu of 6 items and then not even make it through Friday evening without running out of 1 of 6 items? At that point we were starving and ready to get out of there so we just finished our drinks, paid and quietly left. Only “apology” we got was “sorry, we’re busy”. Regarding the bourbon, they have an amazing selection of allocated bourbons. But when you’re selling a $59 bottle of Stagg Jr for $90 for a ONE OUNCE POUR (almost $2,500 for a $59 bottle) it’s pretty clear you don’t care at all about your diners’ experience. Anyway, I’ve heard great things and was excited to go but it was the worst Richmond area dining experience I’ve ever had. FWIW, I have a “never leave a bad review policy”. Small business is tough and I want to support local restaurants. But this was bad enough for me to break my policy and give an HONEST review.

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  9. Kristi

    Richmond5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really fantastic food and service! We went for Valentine’s and would have preferred more spacing between tables.

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  10. Alan

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have great food and service. Our waiter Bruhan has great! We will return

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FAQs

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 893-3562.

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 1412 OpenTable diners.

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Midlothian Chef's Kitchen

11501 Busy St, Midlothian, VA 23114

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Courthouse Road
  • Area
    Midlothian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Dunlap
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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