The food and drinks My goodness. The prices are high just to eat food that is the quality of buying groceries at Walmart and cooking at home. The sweet potato fries are not fresh. The deconstructed pot pie tastes like canned meat with spaghetti-o sauce. The selection is cheese laden to hide the fact that their entrees are not good. The drinks were not good either. The flavors just don't taste cohesive and these are very normal cocktails so there's no reason for them to not be tasty for the price. I could let it all slide if drinks weren't $15 and entrees $30 - $45. It just feels like a scam. Also the tiny plates they set out before the meal were dirty. read more

Chet's Dallas - Irish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This was our first time at Chet's. Rebecca and Bryce went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. The velvet chairs made for relaxed vibe. The music was good. Rebecca waited our table and delivered amazing service. Bryce was the bartender and made us some amazing lemon drops, along with our other ordered drinks. The have a passion for old fashioned drinks-such a variety. The food was flavorful with plentiful portion sizes. Service was spectacular. Ask for Rebecca and Bryce if you want your visit extra special and really want a celebration. Cheers Chet's! read more

Chet's Dallas - Girls night, drinks in hand and ready to take on the world. - Irish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Came on a Saturday for a friend's birthday with a rezzy for 6. The first impression is some homeless riff-raff going on outside in the area. Upon walking in, the terrible smell others mention you notice right away by the entrance. We sat and half booth, half awkward large king-like cheap chairs that are not comfy to try to eat in, they are for lounging. Our server was all over the place. She spilled a drink on one of us from the get-go, and had other close similar calls. She also went MIA towards the end of our meal, and would never clean up old plates or cups, so our table remained cluttered and dirty. The food was pretty disappointing: -We ordered truffle fries with zero truffle in sight, they just tasted like plain fries. -The cheese that came with the pretzel was hard. -The rice that came with the shrimp plate was super bland. -Chicken pasta had a weird burnt taste to it and was inedible -Entres took a longgg time to come out. Also, our cocktails were all brought out one by one instead of all together. The Positive was they played decent music, but overall the vibes were just weird. It's like they are trying so hard to be chic and boujee but it's just cheap and ghetto when you really see it. I mean they have USB lights in the restroom with the wires just hanging...It didn't seem like there was any management. A few times someone came out of the kitchen who looked like they might be management, I tried making eye contact so we could get help clearing our table, but they didn't care. Also, we were in a rush to go to a concert, so I had to get up to ask for our check, since she stopped checking in on us when our meals were done. Also they added 20% gratuity which felt like robbery after our service. Apparently it's cheaper if you bring cash but who has that.. Highlight was the Chets old fashion and espresso martini is good so there's that. The brown sugar old fashion is very sweet if that is your jam. I would not return. read more

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The drinks were very very strong, but the food was just okay compared to what I was expecting. The steak was a little dry but my boyfriend really enjoyed his truffle mac and cheese. Our server was attentive and answered any questions we had. read more

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Im normally good at picking places with a vibe but I think the experience stopped there with the decor. I ordered the Chicken Masala and what I received was not tasty at all. I didn't even take 2 bites, the thin chicken breasts covered in masala gravy, yellow box rice, and zucchini was left untouched. Ordered an expresso martini with tequila. I was served Kahlua mixed with tequila, the drink had no coffee beans and no sign of coffee if you ask me. Tab was still over $100 bucks and I advised I didn't like my food and nothing was done about it. I don't think I would ever return to this place, not even for happy hour. read more

Chet's Dallas - Irish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Walking in the scenery was very swanky, but the smell of incense was very overpowering! The waiter was very nice but the wasn't anything to call home about. Priced reasonably read more

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- misleading photos with a directionally, unsteady menu + vibe - front of house service was excellent. - Pretzel was fine, sauces were good. Too expensive for what it was. Tasted ballpark-y. - Drinks were fine. A little strong (a positive) - Pulled pork grilled cheese was the standout. Very good, but also, just a grilled cheese with meat to be fair. - Truffle Mac: it would have been great, but I did not like the strong cheddar taste. It didn't help that the cheddar on top wasn't even melted in so it threw everything off. - Did not like how during happy hour: 2 drinks, 2 meals, and a pretzel came out to a $62 lunch read more

Chet's Dallas - Pulled pork grilled cheese and Truffle Mac - Irish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Called in my order for lunch on Friday. (The day before I had tried to call for order and no one answered). The staff on the phone that took my order was courteous. I decided to get that days special which is a burger. I was asked how I'd like my burger cooked which I thought was a good sign. I was told the food would be ready in about 15 minutes. Arrived around that time frame. Walked in from the door along Market street. The first thing that I noticed immediately was the beautiful wooden interior of the building. Classic downtown West End vibes . This has gone through someones attempt at being upscaled though with a "nice" velvet seating. They tried to add a touch of class everywhere like the design on the tables being a lavish psychedelic paint scheme. There is what looks like could be a private room within the dining hall with books shelves and a nice big couch. There was ample seating both inside and out on their nice patio. While all very "nice" I couldn't help but also notice this foul stench. It's definitely something with the building because I've encountered the same odor when getting food from a neighboring restaurant in the same building. My burger arrived a little while after I arrived. What would be like an additional 10 or so minutes after arriving (I'm rounding up from about 7 or 8 minutes). The to go order was able to be paid for at the hostess booth which was convenient. When I arrived back at work to eat my food I was very impressed by the size of my burger. A very beautiful glistening bun. I opted for the potato chips over the fries. The order came with what I believe is an in house sauce. The chips paired very well with the sauce as a nice option to dip if inclined. The portion of food for the price was insanely good; especially for being downtown. With a cost after tax under 10$ its just such a great deal. Unfortunately, while very well priced, the burgers flavor was lacking. Was it good enough to justify coming back? Hard to say. For just about 5$ more I could get one of my favorite burgers in Dallas just a block away. Definitely plan on coming back to Chets to try some additional things on the menu. The day before when I had called I was bummed they didn't answer because the lunch special was a pot roast grilled cheese sandwich. I've heard the steaks are good too. Chets is a decent addition to the faltering West End and hopefully they can do something about the smell. Flavor of burger too maybe? Or maybe it's just my taste buds and everyone else loves it. Give it a try for yourself ? Or maybe opt for something on the next block. Up to you. I wouldn't say I'd recommend the place at this point. Maybe the pot roast grilled cheese will change my mind. read more

Chet's Dallas - Friday special. - Irish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The outdoor seating area is lovely. Great for a summer evening, with a beautiful view and pleasant atmosphere

Good food. Great vibe inside. The fish & chips were very good. Also recommend the Chet's Old Fashioned.

The food itself was good, but the service was a major letdown. We experienced long waits and often felt overlooked. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, which was really tasty, and my friend enjoyed the egg burger as well. The food delivered, but the service needs serious improvement. read more

Chet's is a hidden gem. I've passed by many times thinking the restaurant was closed down. I'm pleasantly surprised by my experiences here. The highlight of this place are the drinks. They're strong, delicious, and reasonably priced. My favorite is the lavender lemon old fashion. I'm not a bourbon girl, but this drink is so good i'm turning into a believer. The food is pretty good. I haven't had a dish that blew me away but I haven't had anything bad tasting either. The service is lackluster, the waiters aren't super attentive. read more

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$38 total for an underwhelming steak salad which was 90% mixed greens and a few cherry tomatoes. Outdated decor, iffy smell inside, eclectic and unsatisfying dinner menu without a burger at 3:30pm. No thanks! read more

I stopped in with a client for a late lunch. We were 20 minutes past closing of the lunch menu, but the grilled cheese sandwich with pot roast sounded too good to miss. We asked our server to see if the kitchen would still make two of them. Our great server won the chef over for us, and our choice was right on. Delicious food and excellent service in a venue that would be terrific a date night. read more

Cool place to come sit down and enjoy a nice lunch on a hot summer day. Very nice staff with helpful seating and eating suggestions. Inside the layout has a bit of a modern look with a classic library feel. Love the way old buildings are converted with many of the original features woven in. My colleague had the salmon salad. Said everything about it was quite good. The salmon was flaky, but not dry. There was no fishy taste. The salad it sat on was fresh. Good size salmon for the price. Thought I would also keep it a little on the lighter side and went with our server Austin's suggestion, Chet's pot roast grilled cheese. If that doesn't sound like a light fair to you then... It wasn't. More food than I could eat but it was very tasty. Melted cheese and pot roast on toasted bread. The meal included a side of their chips. Some of the chips were crunchy most of them were soggy. Thinking maybe they might be a day or two or more old. But overall it was a good sandwich Just way too filling read more

Chet's Dallas - Chets grilled cheese Pot Roast Sandwich - Irish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came by here for quick work lunch with a buddy. It's not crowded during this time but they do offer a pretty good menu and lunch options. All affordable as well. Our hostess Jen was awesome and ensure we were well taken care of. Would definitely check this place out again read more

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I stopped by Chet's around 5:45pm on a Tuesday. I made it just in time for happy hour, which ended at 6pm. I noticed that Chet's has a daily happy hour from 11am - 6pm. This was so wild to me as this may have been the longest happy hour I've ever seen. Additionally, anything off the classic cocktail list was only $6 during happy hour. What a steal! The bar staff was awesome. My bartender was particularly attentive, and he was also friendly and a great conversationalist. I ordered the Aviation cocktail and a Tom Collins, which were delightful and made well. Chet's was a fun, chill spot. I'd certainly come back to take advantage of the long happy hour next time! read more

A lunch spot based on convenience. We got in right away. Service was a bit spotty. I'll say slow at times, however everyone we dealt with was very polite and personable. I ordered a caeser salad with grilled chicken. The wife got the fried chicken sandwich with chips. She opted for plain mayo as opposed the the pepper mayo. Once the food came, it was great! Decent sized salad. The grilled chicken was not dry at all. The sandwich was steaming hot and dam good! Great flavor and the brioche bun was the perfect choice. read more

Satisfied once again!!! Great flavor profile for such a simple dish. Great service our servers didn't hesitate when it came to listing suggestions!! Great cozy and intimate environment. I'm will be back of course!! read more

Chet's Dallas - Grilled Salmon - Irish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

On the suggestion of a local resident, I visited Chet's during the busy Eclipse weekend in Dallas, and I'm glad I did. I sat at the bar and had a refreshing beer while deciding on a meal option. I eventually chose a burger, which was extremely tasty, and the bar chips it's served with were fresh and excellent. Several seated close by seemed to being enjoying their meals as well, with one commenting how tasty my burger looked . . . and it did. The service at the bar (which was not overly busy) was only average, bordering on weak. There wasn't much I needed, but I've appreciated that opportunity to order another drink. The process to complete payment was a bit slow, but I was not in a rush at all, so that's OK. I like the look of the place, and I do easily recommend it to others who might be in the area. Perhaps the service situation was a fluke this day. read more

Decent lunch in Dallas after visiting the Aquarium. The menu is a little confusing as they advertise as an Irish restaurant but the menu is part Italian, part Irish, part American and part Greek. Truffle Mac n cheese was delicious. Fish and chips were good and everyone else enjoyed their burger! The homemade chips were incredible. read more

Ambiance was good. Friendly staff and great food. The location is easy to find. I'm an old fashioned taster, I go around the nation trying different old-fashioneds. The lavender lemon old fashioned was refreshing along with the fried chicken sandwich. Overall great experience. Definitely recommend this establishment read more

Chet's Dallas - Lavender Lemon Old Fashioned - Irish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stopped here for drinks and appetizers before our dinner. Lots of signature cocktails and an extensive selection of premium spirits. Excellent service and everyone liked their various drinks. Standard beers in bottle and on tap. Great stop! read more

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We stopped here off the train to get out of the rain. Everything we had was delicious!! We especially loved the truffle mac & cheese, the Irish coffee, and the bangers sausage. The bathrooms were clean and our waitress was very kind and helpful. We enjoyed our experience and will be back if we are in the area! read more

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After visiting the JFK museum, we stopped here for our dinner choice. And I'm glad that we did. Such a nice, cozy, comforting atmosphere/view. Dimly lit, but accented the holiday de or all around. Our waitresses was nice and kept good eye on our table. The filet mignon was delicious! Paired nicely with steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes. I had nice Moscow mule drink to accent the meal as well. Delicious stuff. Seems to be my drink of choice this trip. They also have a small bar to sit at and watch television. As the night went on more people were also making this spot their choice of indulging. Would love to visit again to try more options on their menu. Loved the holiday feel here. read more

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Came in for lunch on the Friday following Thanksgiving. My husband had the fish and chips and I got the Irish stew. The food was great! I got an amazing amount of meat in the stew. My only complaints were that the service was pretty slow and the restaurant was rather cold. Luckily the chairs were comfy! read more

Chet's Dallas - Irish Stew - Irish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We ordered the fried chicken sandwich and the eggs & sausage from the brunch menu. The food was outstanding. The eggs were prepared perfectly. Everything tasted great and good quality was excellent. I cannot wait to go back!! read more

This was such a wonderful experience. This place has a great Irish speakeasy vibe to it. Decorated nicely with deep wood tones and oversized plush interior. This place is not only Instagram worthy but the bartenders make amazing drinks. Well balanced for all the notes within the beverage you chose, nothing over powering the other. It was such a vibe and if your into Gin get the Gimlet with Empress GIN you won't be disappointed. The restroom for women was phenomenal clean and offering free items if you need ladies. Everyone go check this cute place out. read more

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This review is for 10/6/2023. I'll make this short. I ordered the chicken rigatoni pasta. The pasta was tasty and had a nice kick to it. I had to ask for a little aside of cream sauce to add to it just for my liking, but it was honestly very flavorful. The only negative I have is that 3pm is too early to end a their lunch menu. The drinks were tasty, the service was fun and inviting, and the ambience was extremely chill. I'll return. read more

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We visited on a Saturday afternoon and sat down around 2:35 PM. Apparently, they have a strict policy of not serving anything off the lunch menu after 3 PM. When my partner ordered a burger--which, for some reason, isn't on the all-day menu--our request was refused. This was despite our server, who was absolutely lovely and even helped us warm our 6-month-old's milk, trying to accommodate us. I came specifically for the Fish & Chips, a dish priced at over $30. To then be told they couldn't serve a simple burger, which I'm sure would've been mediocre anyway based on the pretzel we ordered, was frustrating. Speaking of the pretzel, it came with sweet mustard--who does that? We only had one beer and the pretzel, and still ended up with a $25 tab. The menu itself is a mess--no clear identity. Guacamole, shrimp ceviche, or a warm pretzel? It's all over the place. We won't be coming back. Business must be booming if they can afford to turn down guests just because an order was placed after 3 PM. Ridiculous. The one star they earned goes to the server who we felt obligated to over tip, because this place won't last the direction they are headed. read more

Stopped in for lunch - got seated quickly. The restaurant is quaint and cute. I had the grilled cheese and thought it was pretty good - a little too greasy. But overall, great flavor. read more

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Okay, I came back and got the NY Strip with potatoes and it was delicious! A man's meal done right!

An update to my review of two years ago... Chet's is still the best choice for lunch, dinner or just drinks in the West End. They have daily lunch specials. Friday is burger day - which is what I had today. It normally comes with fresh kettle chips, but I paid the $2 upcharge for seasoned fries. The presentation on the food was excellent - I wish I had taken a picture of it to upload here - as was the taste. Their drink menu is still unique and relatively inexpensive. Try their Old Fashion, the smoked Mezcal, or my favorite - the Lemon Lavender Old Fashion. Service was Hanna was excellent today, as always! read more