Chesdin Restaurant

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Chesdin Restaurant is located in Virginia. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the Best of Romantic and Best of Steak awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere.

User Reviews of Chesdin Restaurant

Restaurant.com | Chesdin Restaurant

Come join us at the ONLY waterfront restaurant on Beautiful Lake Chesdin in Chesterfield County.
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Usually A Good Choice, Ask For A Friendly Server!

We have been to Chesdin Restaurant several times over the past 2 years. I know it is under new ownership, and it seems to be a lot better! Most of the time we will have a great meal with a friendly server, but...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Great view, shabby inside, slow service

We will give Chesdin another try only because we go to the lake quite often in the summer and we used to love this restaurant. The problem with the food should have been caught in the kitchen and there did not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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Very good

Great local restaurant. The service was good. The atmosphere was good. The food was very good. I wouldn't call it 5 star, but for local cuisine, we thought it was excellent and the price wasn't unreasonable....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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Just okay on all points

Chesdin used to be our favorite place to go. The atmosphere WAS very intimate whether it was just my wife and me or even if we were dining with friends. Now, we miss the way it was. Not only is the food barely...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Very Neglected

I'm with KenCrew on this one. Where are the new owners? I'm convinced it must be someone who bought the place to have a tax write off because their certainly letting it go down from what it was. It's gotten to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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Great View, Real good Crab Dip

We've been going to this restaurant for many years and we still do, at least 2 or 3 times a month and we have yet to meet the new owners. Hopefully, things go better when they're there. I had high hopes when...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Great Meal at a Great Price with an Exquisite View - Highly Recommend!!!!!!!

I discovered my little slice of Seafood & Steak heaven about a year ago when I moved to Chester. We went at least once a month for the excellent food and the great view. It was a little pretentious for us, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Below Expectations

We live about 15 miles from The Chesdin Restaurant and closer to other restaurants in the county. One of them recently closed down so we decided to venture out there again. It still looks pretty much the same...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT

I use to go all the tme until the old owners said a unexceptable comment to our witress. When I was passing by the oher day I noticed the sign that said new ownership so I maid resevations for that next...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Different personality, lacks it's old panache

Chesdin was never hoighty toighty by any means but, it was an elegant place without being stuffy. I always thought that was one of it's greatest assetts. The service was always friendly but very professional,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Very Disappointing Now

My husband and I have gone to this restaurant for many years. We've introduced many of our neighbors to it and we always brought out of town guests to Chesdin. Friends who were visiting us and who had been...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Still Fine, Just not as Upscale

So what if Chesdin isn't as upscale as it used to be. The place is still clean, it's in a beautiful location and the food is still good as long as you stick to the shrimp and Rib Eye on the menu. My husband...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Great Customer Service, Best view with best food and atmosphere

A lot of our friends have told us about this restaurant, and I'm so glad we finally took the time to try it. It exceeded all our expectations! All of their meals come with a salad and vegatables that are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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Fantastic Romantic Restaurant, Waterfront Dining, MUST TRY!

Wow, Fantastic Restaurant!! We began with Oysters Rockefeller which were done to perfection! Then we moved on to a Seafood Platter and Filet Mignon w/ crab imperial. The dishes were all indescribably...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Will give it a couple more chances

My husband and I travel quite a distance to enjoy this lovely restaurant. It used to be well worth the drive and time. The last couple of times we were there, however, the only thing that made it worthwhile...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Rename it to Old Gray Mare

Just what the song says. The place is still okay but certainly not what it used to be and I must not be the only one who thinks that since there was hardly anyone there on a Saturday night. I used to have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Super Restaurant - GREAT Service! Fantastic Atmosphere!

We never had a chance to visit this restaurant under previous owners, but I do not understand how they could have been better. Our server, Katrina, was absolutely wonderful, and attentive to our every need....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Atmosphere and staff still great. Food is okay, not great

As always the staff, atmosphere and attentiveness is superb. However, the food is just not doing if for me anymore. Steaks cooked as requested, but really no flavor .for the first time there I wanted steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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Great view, okay food, slow service

I've been going to this restaurant for over 5 years and always thoroughly enjoyed it. I realize that new owners have to work out their own system no matter how successful a restaurant was under previous...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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Hats off to the new owner!

I am a native Virginian who has moved out of state. On a recent visit, someone suggested we try The Chesdin since it was under new ownership. What an awesome experience we had! The view was breath taking, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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great food,wonderful atmosphere

took my wife ,grandmother and two children to the Chesdin restaurant on friday june 16th ,this was our first trip to this restraunt and we were very impressed. i have friends who raved about this quaint water...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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No more good service

I guess it had to happen sooner or later. Chesdin Restaurant changed hands and it's no longer the special place it used to be. The nice view is still there but the food and the service are sorely lacking....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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Overrated

Decent restaurant, but it is definitely overrated from my perspective. None of the steaks were done right and the waitress couldn't keep straight who had what. Portion sizes are small and the night we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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Fabulous View

The atmosphere is really nice being on the lake. The food was only so so and the staff although extremely pleasant do not seem very professional. It comes off as a mom and pop kind of place although their...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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wow!!!!

The food was excellent I woudn't change anything now that Glen Bailey is running things. I was treated Badly when I dined there a year ago. I recently ate there agian when I heard it had new management. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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Waited too long

It never used to matter how slow or busy this restaurant was, we always got good food and good service. We went there last Saturday and found out that the place has new owners. It kind of looks the same still...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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What happened

It figures that just when we find a great place close to home, it changes hands and all the good things about it leaves with the old owners. Some of the same staff is there but it's obvious they miss their...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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Tried it again

We waited a while before going back to see if there were any improvements. Actually, I think it got worse. Maybe it's the heat. The seafood is drenched in butter and it's all masked with some kind of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Not just Seafood

Most of the people I know recommended this place for seafood but I'm a steak person so, I thought I wouldn't find something I like. I was dead wrong. I had one of the best filet mignons I've ever eaten. It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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User review by howscott

We tried Chesdin Restaurant on Valentine's night for our first visit there. Usually, you can't judge a restaurant on such a night but, this place is amazing. I could see that they were quite busy but the staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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User review by alexandave

This is a great restaurant. Fresh food, great drinks and excellent service. They have better than average wine selections at very reasonable prices. I'm able to bring hard to please relatives to Chesdin...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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Who knew??

A lot of people told us about this place and I'm so glad my husband and I finally took the time to find it and eat there. I couldn't believe how good everything was and how reasonable the prices are. Some of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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Closer to home than we thought

We had read a review of this restaurant and promised ourselves to make the trip. What we found out is that it's closer than we expected. We live in Chesterfield about 15 or 20 minutes away. Not only can we...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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User review by carsirob

What a hidden treasure on my side of the county. I'm so glad there is such a wonderful place so close to where I live. The food is divine, the service is top notch and you sure can't beat the view of Lake...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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User review by camcfar

We love the atmosphere of this place. The food is so good and the service is great. We had a very nice waitress who was brand new at this but, you'd never know it with the great service she gave us. The place...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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User review by jimmytivo

My wife and I just moved out to this area. Most of our neighbors recommended that we try this nearby restaurant called Chesdin Restaurant. The place is beautiful. It's clean, nicely decorated and you can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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Great Place

I hadn't been out to Lake Chesdin in years even though I live about 20 minutes away. My girlfriend convinced me to go and I'm real glad she did. My steak was awesome and she loved her stuffed flounder....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2004
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Cruise on Land

The food, wine, service and atmosphere of The Chesdin Restaurant made my husband and me feel like we were on a luxury Cruise Ship. I can't decide which was the best thing about this restaurant it was all so...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2004
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Special Place

What a nice place tucked away from the stresses of every day life. Chesdin Restaurant isn't hard to get to but you do have to know where you're going. Some nights it's so busy that you have to wait awhile but...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2004
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Relaxed dining

Perfectly cooked, great quality steaks and fresh, delicious seafood are only a couple of the pluses of this fantastic waterfront restaurant. The view and the service alone would make this the place to get away...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2004
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Waterfront Dining

This beautiful lakefront restaurant has everything. The atmosphere is elegant yet casual, the service is professional yet friendly and the food is superb yet affordable. Chesdin Restaurant sits right on Lake...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2004
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Chesdin Restaurant

We just moved into the Highlands and this place is great. We thought we were on our way out to Route 10 in Chesterfield but, we took a left out of our subdivision and ended up finding this beautiful place on...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2004
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