Had an outstanding experience here -- all I can say is wow. This is an incredibly historic…read morerestaurant that somehow manages to pair its classic atmosphere with truly gourmet food. The staff was excellent throughout the evening and graciously accommodated special requests, which was greatly appreciated. We started with the fried green tomatoes appetizer, and they were fantastic -- huge portion and full of flavor. I ordered the short rib entrée, which was absolutely delicious and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The portion size was generous enough that I couldn't finish it all. Unfortunately, I had no room left for dessert. Highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you appreciate historic ambiance paired with elevated food and service. Definitely make reservations in advance.

Safe to say we're fans of the Halfway House! My wife and I spent date night tonight eating like…read more18th-century royalty. I had the filet mignon & crab cake special, my wife had a stellar off-menu veggie pasta creation, and we both loved seeing GW's and TJ's fingerprints on those 1760s bricks. Tomato bisque (today's special) and french onion soup for starters were both off the hook. The Pinot Noir didn't hurt, either. Honestly, I'm just glad they let us in without powdered wigs. It did not disappoint! It was also nice to meet owner Sue Y. She was great and so was our waiter. Dinner for 2 with tip ran just over $200. We'll be back.

I ordered med rare Prime Rib, husband ordered medium. Both servings were good sized but overcooked…read more Server acknowledged they were having some problems where they were temporarily storing their meat- said maybe that's why it turned out that way...- said she'd mention it to the kitchen . It tasted ok/ but def not freshly cooked. No cream for the coffee and the lemon cream cake was COLD not cool - seemed like it wasn't quite defrosted long enough The meal sadly, was disappointing. Could have been a good spot to make a regular drop in. The room was nicely kept, beautiful woodwork and nice table setting/ but cant recommend this place it to friends.

Howletts is a great venue and a Chester VA institution. Established originally in 1749…read more(pre-America, folks) and the current version in 1987. The new owner was busting his hump waiting tables due to a shortage of personnel, that was a nice touch. Hands on entrepreneur's are my kind of people.

My first time here. Someone showed on Facebook some of the food they got there. I got the barbecue…read moreplatter, two sides-mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots souffle and a side of Mac & cheese. The food is delicious. Seasoned just right! I love the set-up with the pickup & ordering that is separate in plain sight. And the service was friendly and warm. The atmosphere is very nice. I can't wait to go again.

Finally made it over here for lunch, and the fish was fish'n. Definitely not the spot if you're on…read morea low-sodium diet--the mac & cheese leaned a little salty--but those yams were delicious. Overall, still a thumbs up

Went on a weekend and got the triple dipper, the host was quick to seat us. Took a bit for the…read morewaiter to get us drinks but we ordered. The triple dipper was delicious and hot! Had trouble at the end with our check the waiter used our gift card on someone else's transaction which caused confusion. The waiter resolved it after we pressed the situation that our card had the right amount.

Chili's is a low key vibe. Not too crowded, ample staff and we didn't have to wait long for a…read morewaitress or the food to arrive. Very light atmosphere and clean area. Food was delicious after a day of driving down to VA Beach for a 4 hr seminar and then driving back home.

We stopped here on our way from DC to Wilmington. The hotel itself has a super cool story and the…read morespace in which the restaurant is located feels really beautiful, grand and historic. It is spacious with lots of natural light (if you eat during the day). We ended up being one of two tables because we came at an odd time. There was only one person working front of house, Melissa, and it looked like she was bartender, hostess and server while we were there. Despite that she did a great job. She was gracious, attentive and even pulled out my chair for me. She knew about the building's history and seemed to take genuine pride. So if that is an indication of what the service is like all the time then A++. Food was decent, not mind-blowing. But I thought the quality was there. Ingredients were fresh. Prices were high end for the area but reasonable for the preparation and presentation. Food was well prepared. My only real complaint is my fried okra kept sliding out of its batter. See photos for more food info.

We stopped at Shirley's during a road trip and had a great experience. The restaurant is located in…read morethe lobby of the Hotel Petersburg, which made it an easy and convenient stop. When we went, only the bar area was open, but there were tables in that section and we were able to sit comfortably as a family of four. Our waitress was really sweet and personable, which always makes a difference--especially when you're traveling with kids. The food was delicious. I ordered the smash burger, my husband had the salmon, and both were excellent. The kids ordered from the kids' menu--chicken tenders and a burger--and everything came with fries. We also ordered the sweet potato fries and those were a standout--definitely recommend them. Overall, it was a great stop during our trip with good food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere. We really enjoyed our experience at Shirley's.

We were the first people through the door. They sat us in a booth along a wall. Very nice. Then the…read morenext people through the door were seated in the next booth. The entire restaurant is empty except us and the people who are in the next booth who are evidently on a first date. He's talking loudly and about stuff I don't want to hear about. I went to the bathroom, no TP... come back out to overcooked rolls and no plates to put them on. My cocktail has three melted ice cubes floating in it.Obviously the management here is not doing their job. *** my food was hot and tasty *** thanks to the cooks..our server was friendly and helpful ***

Food is good. Waitstaff very pleasant. The restaurant itself is absolutely awful...carpet is old…read moreand filthy, bathroom fixtures are rusted, door stall locks are missing, floor tiles are old and crumbling, booths are uncomfortable, material is cracking/peeling. This used to be the go to spot in Chester, but now it's more of a last resort. Unfortunately, I would not recommend. ! Definitely needs a complete overhaul

This place was really good . I had lunch there two days in a roll for lunch . I wanted something on…read morethe healthier side so I ordered the tuna steaks and veggies with the hush puppies. It came with two well seasoned steak and a homemade tarter suace . The vegetables were fresh cooked not out of a can along with crunchy but soft hush puppies. Both servers were extremely nice this place has a local around the corner vibe .

Nice off the wall restaurant. It's a quick jump off of 295. We came at dinner time and were seated…read morequickly. Had great music and food was good. The waitress- Angie was so nice also. Seemed like all the workers there were so polite. The prices were also good!

We were looking for a place to eat that was NOT a chain establishment. Did not disappoint! Great…read moreatmosphere, excellent food, and friendly staff. Not the easiest location to find, but worth the effort.

Let me tell you this is the pinnacle dining experience in Petersburg, dare I say, the whole…read moretricities area. Prices: FAIR Food: delicious and seasoned perfectly Menu: tastefully eclectic, yet classic Vibe: immaculate, music is on point, decor makes you feel like a regular at a pub in an indie film. Service: this is my third visit and the waitresses have all been attentive, sociable, and just flat out kind. Recommendations: Caesar Salad w/Steak Add On: this is a house made dressing and the steaks is beautiful juicy and salted perfect Petersburger : the sweet onion jam with the bacon does something to your soul. Not to mention the fries are natural cut, but not floppy at all, they are bombbb. My wife and I have determined this is a dartboard restaurant (you could throw darts blindly at the menu, order whatever you hit, and go home happy) Critique: The two times my wife ordered steak here it was slightly under cooked, however, they gladly and speedily fixed the issue.