Both our entrées were room temperature when served. My broccoli was burnt. The filet mignon was not good. The barbecue flavor didn't seem appropriate for a nice restaurant. I have been impressed with this place in the past. Tonight I was disappointed. The appetizer was delicious , I was expecting the meal to be similar. It was not. And it was even more strange when the waitress didn't acknowledge that my broccoli was burnt. They just reheated the dish I sent back. I've never sent a dish back before , or complained about the food. I ate it because I was hungry, bit I couldn't eat the broccoli read more

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen - That's my broccoli. It was nasty, and the waitress didn't even offer to take it away. It was burnt , and room temperature - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place might be awesome if you're a rich bird. Pretty expensive for extremely small portions. The food is fine, but $8 will get you two small egg rolls with no sauce. $30 will get you a 1/2 portion dinner entree. No craft beers on tap, the most minimal scotch and bourbon options I've ever seen. No plans to go back. read more

We made an impromptu stop on a week night to check out this new spot and were glad we did. I always want to support new local business in Chesterfield, and this restaurant had the added benefit of offering an elevated menu at a reasonable price. 4-5 appetizers, 4-5 entrees and 2 desserts are on the current menu with a nice selection of wines. (There was a full bar, but the Malbec was all we were after tonight.) We ordered the shrimp and pork dumplings, butternut squash bisque (not pictured) the salmon and tenderloin and enjoyed every last bite. We will definitely be back and hope you all will too. We were the only people in the restaurant as I don't think word has gotten out entirely yet, so I advise going soon before they're completely booked every night! read more

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Certainly not fair to judge a restaurant on a single Valentine's Day visit, but what a lovely surprise that MCK, packed four-deep at the bar and a line out the door by 8 pm, pulled it off beautifully! We were seated in a side room away from all the commotion, amidst nicely spaced tables. The room nicely lit, its pale walls and interesting wall hangings sedate and unfussy. Imagine they'd pulled in extra help for this super-busy night. The teenager who led us to our table seemed a little overwhelmed by it all, but she was up to the task. Our waitress admitted, when she served our wine, that she had just turned 21 and this was one of her first efforts at uncorking. She did fine. It took about 15 minutes to get our wine and the four small slices of french bread that is provided gratis (with yummy housemade honey butter), not a problem, seeing the rush. We could chat without shouting, rare in any restaurant these days, and sat there recounting other Valentine's Day dinners across our 27 years of marriage. To the food! When I'd made the reservation 2 months earlier, imagined we'd be dining from the regular a la carte menu, so a little surprised to see that the only choice on VD was a $75 3-course fixed price meal. But there were several choices for each course, covering most of the usual a la carte fare, so it was probably what we'd have done anyway. My wife's beet and citrus salad appetizer was piquant and pretty, my lobster stew was tasty but lacked any shred of lobster. A few potato cubes swam in the creamy broth. Her lamb dish was earthy and rich, a fist of lamb with caramelized onions and mushrooms, that she totally dug. I had pork schnitzel, lightly breaded, topped with a generous frizz of citrusy cabbage and carrot shreds. Delicious. We'd ordered a $38 bottle of pinot noir (on the low end of their wine list pricing), too light for her dish, but just right for mine (some Valentine I am!). Her dessert, two thin bars of chocolate ganache and a couple tbs. of ice cream melded really well with the caramelly pot de creme I'd ordered, so we just mixed them all together and went to town on it. Yum! None of our dishes were huge, but taken together, they certainly filled us up with no leftovers. Our bill after tip in the $250 range. That's a lot of money for us, even on Valentine's Day, but the meal ranks as one of our favorites over the years. Based on this one visit, MCK may be one of Richmond's best in our estimation, vying for absolute best south of the river. The service had been on point after that first hiccup, despite the pressures of one of the busiest of nights, and in our side room all was mellow and calm. Looking forward to a second visit on a less stressful night when we can do a la carte or maybe just a happy hour at the bar! read more

So many things went right at our meal at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen on Friday, but there were several big misses. The appetizers (dumplings and chees plate) were excellent. The mixed greens salad was so over-salted that we couldn't eat it. When we sent the salad back, the waiter wasn't upset. What was odd was that he didn't react at all. We asked for a replacement salad and he took the dish without a word and quickly replaced it without even acknowledging the problem much less apologizing. We thought it was odd but were ready to move on. Except we didn't see him again for the next half hour. He did finally reappear when another table complained about his absence. When the entrees finally arrived, they were excellent. My hanger steak was perfectly cooked and had fabulous seasonings. Every bite was amazing. The salmon dish was also expertly prepared. It's clear that they were understaffed as so many businesses are. We won't conclude after one visit that the front of the house can't rise to the level of the kitchen. We will give them another shot in a month or so because the food was (mostly) outstanding. read more

Went here to celebrate my husband's birthday and try something different. They did not disappoint!! Excellent service from Joshua, great atmosphere, wonderful food! Chef David deserves all the accolades he has received. Lucky to have him in our area. Check it out! Recommend reservations. read more

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"Virginia weather," Mr. RVA sighed as he shook his head, raindrops bouncing off the brim of his onyx fedora. The sky was overcast and rainy; a stark contrast from the warm, bright sunny skies experienced just 48-hours ago. Despite drab conditions, excitement began to brew for this Midlothian destination. Entering into the quaint establishment, I couldn't help but to reminisce on the first time I met, the now owner, Chef David Dunlap; on my birthday two years ago, at Maple & Pine, in the noteworthy Quirk Hotel of Richmond, Va. Flash-forward to present day, there's nothing more honorable than to step into someone's "Next Level." Warm lighting complimented the family hand-crafted wood tables, plush blue & golden chairs, within silvery gray walls. Colors of Royalty & Riches. Manzanita Wood decor seemed to represent deep family roots, coursing through the restaurant's core. This locale provides fine, Michellan-Inspired Dining, in a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. With a Chef who's won numerous accolades as, the 2014 James Beard Rising Star Chef of Virginia Dinner Series, & 2020 StarChef, I assure you, that you'll be in good hands. Ladies and Gentlemen of Discovering RVA, I unveil, the Midlothian Chef's Kitchen. @midlothianchefskitchen . App¹-Sweet Bread~ Navel Orange and Madras Curry Glazed Sweet Breads, Pickled Beets, resting on Parsnip Cream. . App²-Oxtail Egg Roll~ Tender Braised Oxtailss surrounded by crispy Wonton Wrappers, escorted by Beef Jus Vinaigrette. . App³-Pork and Shrimp Dumplings~ Delicious Pork and Shrimp Dumplings topped with charred Scallions, Shiitake Mushrooms, & drizzled with roasted Pork Broth. . Entree-Seared Duck Breast~ Thick, tender slices of seared Duck Breast, atop a Ginger Polenta, complimented by Braised Apricots, Toasted Almond Spread, garnished with fresh Herbs. . Wine Pairing- a glass of 2018 Collovray & Terrier Pinot Noir, La Closerie des Lys, Languedoc, France . Jaime- Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality, service and rapport. @bewitch1977 . Please, if you haven't already, follow me on my official Instgram page @Discoveringrva and take a journey with the Gentleman, "Mr. RVA" and uncover the hidden gems of our noteworthy city. . #discoveringrva . #804 #va #virginia #rva #richmond #richmondva #rvadine #rvaeats #Rvafood #food #foodies #foodshare #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #yummy #foodblog #foodblogger #foodlover #foodpost #foodography #delicious #delish #foodpic #eating #foodandwine #eeeeeats #foodiegram #igfood #forkyeah read more

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We had dinner at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen during their second week in business and it was amazing! It's obvious that the Chef is highly skilled and we loved the variety of options on the menu. We had the oxtail egg rolls and butternut squash bisque as an appetizer, which were both incredible. For our entrees, I had the beef tenderloin which was superb (and a ton of food) and my boyfriend had the roasted duck. Equally delicious, but a smaller portion. And the honey butter that comes with the fresh bread is beyond amazing!!! We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to visiting again. I hope more people support this business so we can have another delicious locally owned restaurant in Midlothian! read more

Food was amazing and service was good as well. Nice atmosphere! Totally would recommend.

We had our son's rehearsal dinner at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen a couple of weeks ago and it was fantastic! Both the food and waitstaff were amazing! Everything about the evening was perfect. Thank you for helping to make our weekend so very special. read more

The food is inconsistent and the wine list is overly expensive when compared to the quality offered. We preferred 3 entrees, two arrived cold, and the other was muddled with a greasy sauce, which should have been on the side. The service is hectic, but friendly. The meats on our hanger steaks, one was nearly raw, the other skin to well done pot roast...neither medium as ordered. Have eaten here 3 times, none memorable or consistent. Will not return nor can we recommend to friends. read more

Went out for lunch with my hubby, place is super cute! Ordered the fried chicken Sandwich & my husband got A Burger, food came out looking very appealing. The Chicken sandwich was on point, loved everything, the burger was a little dry, there were no sauces like Mayo, but maybe we had to order that . Overall very satisfied ! Researched this restaurant & impressed with the story! Also the owner herself was serving ppl! Great place read more

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen - Fried Chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Another fabulous meal at MCK. Went for a date night and it did not disappoint! Started w a pork belly and honey roasted brussel sprout appetizer w a parsnip purée which was amazing. And I really don't like brussels - except these! Both of our main dishes (paired w the chef recommended wine) were outstanding (parm crusted pork w crispy potatoes over romesco sauce and a homemade ramp cavatelli pasta dish - sauce was fabulous). We topped it off with the basil cake w lemon Marscapone ice cream and strawberries. Nothing like we have ever had. Our server Ben was superb and he made the recommendations for our mains and dessert. So happy we let him select because he did not disappoint! We will be back - soon!!! read more

This restaurant is superb. Ambience, service and of course the food is absolutely top notch. Somewhat formal without being stuffy, elevated without trying to reinvent the wheel. Every bite from appetizers to dessert was absolutely delicious. The cocktails, even the mocktails were great. I can't believe that this extremely sophisticated eatery is tucked into such a discrete corner of the south side. Double thanks and appreciation to our wonderful wait person, Ashley and to the lady manager who helped with the glitch with our gift card. We will absolutely return to dine with you all again. read more

Let's start with the good: the restaurant has done a very good job of managing the sound level. You can talk to the people at your table with ease while still hearing the music they play. We also enjoyed the playlist. Our waitress was very nice and personable. Now for the not so good: We waited about 45 minutes to be sat for a reservation we made far in advance. No one seemed bothered by the growing line of people in the same position outside in the cold. Management was notably absent and they were totally content to let a 16 year old (or however old) hostess handle the crowd on her own. Several people ended up leaving because of the clusterf*ck at check-in. We were asked to move to the bar to wait for our table to be cleaned off. While at the bar, my partner asked the bartender if it was always this chaotic. The bartender dismissively replied that yes it was, but several people had called out leaving them short staffed. Ok, I know that happens. Plenty of staff were walking around and attending to guests. It seemed more to me like they oversat their reservations, but after 15 years of food service experience, I probably wouldn't know. Once seated, it took us about an hour to get our food. The food was not mindblowingly good. The food was just normal and the bare minimum I'd expect. You are not going to get anything different than any other high end restaurant anywhere else in the city. Portions are very small, which is to be expected at a Michelin star restaurant (which this is not but the chef has experience with), but for this quality food, you should get more than you do. The waitress did warn us of the long ticket time, to her credit. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation at 7:30, and didn't leave until after 10. We didn't order an abnormal amount of food, just entrees, but this is how long the entire process took. Thats fine, we didn't have anything to do after, but should be mentioned in case someone wants to make plans after a dinner here. The icing on the cake for me was when we were leaving and my partner asked the (same) bartender where the bathroom was. A staff member kindly pointed us in the correct direction, but not after the bartender sarcastically replied, "there's a pot for you to p*ss in out back." I was shocked at this remark and perhaps while all the rest could be forgiven, this type of attitude is simply inexcusable. The completely unbothered attitude that some of the staff carries at this establish shows you that they think they can get your money regardless and they don't owe you any service. This isn't the type of restaurant you want to support, trust me. read more

Amazing from beginning to end! Olivia is a superb server and the food was perfectly timed and divine. The best meal I've had in a while. Keep doing what you do Chef Dunlap! The cauliflower curry soup was such a flavorful fiesta in my mouth! Divine. read more

Have had this place on my list for a LONG time. Finally made it in at 8:00 on a Saturday night. We sat at the bar for dinner and drinks. We started with the dumplings and pork belly, followed by the rockfish. We had Austin as our bartender who was fantastic.very welcoming and enjoyable experience at the bar. Wonderful food and customer service. read more

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The food was good however a bit overrated. Ordered the salad which was good nothing extra special. Had the smoked chicken, was again good the gnocchi were a bit mushy could use more texture, they were more of a mashed potato. The chicken was hard to cut in the serving bowl it came in. Need to serve it in a more shallow plate. Deserts were slim pickings so didn't order any. Service was good but boy can he talk fast almost like he was on speed or cocaine. For such a specialized restaurant and considered higher end, need to have the bathrooms cleaner. So much dust and dirt on the baseboards and floors were not very clean which makes me wonder how clean the kitchen is. I may consider going back but not anytime soon. read more

I wish I could give a great review. I had been wanting to come here for awhile, but the food did not live up to my expectations nor reflect the price point. My dish was lukewarm, at best and as such, not enjoyable. I shared that with the server, he agreed it was unacceptable but no further actions were taken to address my concerns. I had expected much more from a place that had gotten such great reviews. Perhaps it was just this dish, this evening and it is not indicative of the normal MO. But I won't be back. read more

Easily one of my favorite meals in the greater Richmond area. I brought my girlfriend here for her birthday and we decided to try two appetizers, two entrees, two desserts and everything was absolutely amazing. The ingredients are fresh, the dishes are thoughtfully made and every flavor melds together in harmony. 10/10 I would recommend trying out Chef' Kitchen if you haven't already. read more

First time trying this restaurant. What a find. Ambiance was great, server was a delight, and our meals were cooked perfectly. We will be going back again, soon. read more

Had the opportunity to go to Midlothian Chef's kitchen for a recent birthday dinner. Because I had a large lunch prior to going, I wasn't able to order much as I'm not one for wasting food. What I did try was pretty tasty. I had the pork belly appetizer as a "meal," because I like said, I had a big lunch. While the pork belly was pretty good, I wasn't truly prepared for the portion. I think my eyes would have been tricked If it were cubed instead of in a singular piece. While I do understand that fine dining is more about the aesthetic and experience, I appreciate that the dish was flavorful. I also entered a dry month, so it was comforting to have a mocktail that didn't lack in presentation like the other guests who had cocktails. I had a smoked "in-fashion" and the mocktail was served under a smoking glass to give the illusion of its traditional counterpart. I truly enjoyed it as a lot of mocktails come off as mostly juice and no creativity. I must say, when I have an actual appetite, I will have to try them again. read more

Every aspect of this restaurant is fantastic. The food is the best in the area. Service by Anne was exceptional. Can't wait for the new French restaurant in the village to open this spring!! read more

I've read some negative reviews... here is my take... with a place where you drop over 300 for 2 people based on a chef... it's gonna be hit and miss. Unfortunately... I've eaten at many fine establishments and my favorites have always been pris fix.... Naomi polmerloys place in Portland Oregon is one of those... this place has a menu and I can see how it might be hit and miss... but for midlothian standards. It was a plus 100 percent awesome.... great setvice...greT food... maybe the resident chef chose to be in house t h at night. Who knows. But give it a try. read more

Based on our previous experiences we took our daughter from out of town to this restaurant. Our experience this time was very disappointing. She ordered Corn Chowder as an appetizer which was good but not hot. Our salad was very tasty. My Rock Fish was terrible. It was not hot, small, thin, tough, overcooked, and covered by a leathery skin which couldn't be eaten and clung to the meat. My wife's salmon could have been good except it too was not hot. My last trip there. read more

Great time and tasty meal tonight! The charcuterie board was very plentiful and yummy and the pork belly was delish according to my husband. The freshly baked bread and honey butter was good too. Many compliments to the chef on the rock fish ! Will be returning soon. Forgot to mention that the vibe was cool ! The only disappointing part was the wine I got was the bottom of the bottle and had a gritty substance - was told this Normal -I had never experienced that so it was not normal to me . That would have been the only drawback and wish that was recognized as being not the norm . Otherwise - nice experience! I will not let that deter me from returning !! read more

I had the cod which was perfectly cooked and delicious. I was disappointed that there were no lactose free items identified on the menu and our server indicated that the chefs aren't thrilled to make any accommodations. HINT: if you want to have a more 21St century appeal, please indicate which menu items can be made lactose or gluten free and coach your serving staff to be more open to checking with the chefs. read more

Chef David Dunlap's menu is phenomenal. Despite not being open Mondays or Tuesdays, I am a huge fan of this fine establishment and shall definitely be returning for years to come. Menu highlights include the Sage Pappardelle, Scottish salmon, scallops, and not to mention, the roasted chestnut soup is to die for. Five stars. read more

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is very lucky to have another chef hailing from The inn at Little Washington. First, you don't have to wait months for a reservation. This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is amazingly good. Support this locally owned business! read more

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen - Pork belly - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We have always loved the food here! The kitchen does a fantastic job, and they bring "Whiskey Business" in a lot to provide some excellent entertainment! The bartenders make some killer cocktails too! The only thing we didn't appreciate on our most recent experience was feeling like we were being rushed out the door. We ordered appetizers, entrees, and several cocktails on a night that the restaurant wasn't very busy. We wanted to sit and enjoy our cocktails and the band, and told our waitress as much. But as soon as our drinks came to the table she brought our checks, before our friends could even order another drink. So they just sat awkwardly while we finished our drinks., and she came back multiple times to see if the checks were ready to be taken. Overall we like this place and will likely come back, but this experience was awkward and unpleasant toward the end. read more

Food and atmosphere was great- topped only by the quality of the staff. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Highly disappointed in our food and experience at this restaurant. We had a table of 7 adults and one toddler. The service was incredibly lacking, it was difficult to get the waitresses attention and she seemed disinterested at best. I had the duck and it was completely tasteless and overcooked, my husband had the NY strip and there was no flavor at all. Other guests had the pork, which was undercooked and fatty, the salmon that was also undercooked. Overall not a great experience or flavor. They do not have kids cups and gave my toddler a glass for his drink, obviously he ended up dropping it. When the bill came there was a 20% gratuity added which was egregious for the service we got. It was almost as if she didn't care about how well she served us knowing the tip was coming no matter what. Overall very disappointing, would not go back. read more

Our first visit to Midlothian Chef's Kitchen was a great one! I don't like sweet cocktails, so I asked our server, Anna, what she recommended - the GRTC. It was wonderful - while I couldn't even taste the liquor, I certainly felt it about 20 minutes later! My husband I started with the smoked salmon salad - beyond good. The dressing was sublime and everything was so fresh. For my meal, I had the avocado toast - again, just delicious. The bacon cream was outstanding - I love when I eat out and have something that I cannot really make at home! My husband had the sage sausage and biscuit. He loved it. We will be back - thanks to everyone at the Chef's Kitchen! read more

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food was fantastic! the butter poached filet was so tender, melts in your mouth. rockfish was incredible, the lobster cream sauce with the rice went perfectly with the fish. read more

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen - filet - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Lovely dinner. We had great cocktails with salad and chestnut bisque as appetizers. Salad with blueberries and goat cheese was a wonderful new combination for us. The soup was to die for. Looooooong pauses between ordering and getting cocktails. And long wait times between courses as well. Entrees were the Dijon encrusted salmon and the sage butternut squash pasta. Both delicious- but my husband was expecting an actual crust on the salmon (me too). The fresh pasta was just right with a creamy sauce that I won't hesitate to order again. I use a walker and appreciate the large restroom - but navigating between tables was a bit of a challenge. I wouldn't recommend for wheelchair bound folks. Next time we will plan our visit we will make sure it's on a day we have plenty of time. Oh - and they need to water the peace plant more regularly. It was fully wilted when we arrived and I couldn't eat in peace looking at that - but when I asked, our server Patrick, watered it and by the time we left it was perking up. read more

In Richmond For a memorial service and thought we check this place out. The Salad with Lavender dressing great. My pasta Dish was great also. My Husband's got the pork schnitzel was way over breaded...we would go back...don't get the pork read more

Fantastic food. Great staff. Except for the one that couldn't explain why door shows hours "4- " on Saturday but they don't open til 5. PIA to have to find an hour to waste. Fix the sign and let google know too. Otherwise a great experience. Be warned, pricey. But all food and service was exceptional. Please bring more restaurants like this to Midlothian. read more

Wish it had been otherwise, but last night's dining experience was the worst of our lives. Too much wrong to get into in detail. Suffice to say service was terrible all night, took too long to get appetizer and then entrees, expensive entrees were cold on arrival, one entree plating was slid to one side on the plate like pizza topping that had slid to one side of a tilted pizza box, customers seated after us received their meals before us, had to request water and bread for our table while it was automatic for other tables. There's more. We chose to leave rather that request our meals be heated. All disappointments were enumerated to the bartender who was also our table waiter. We paid for the wine, cocktails, and an appetizer and then left. Entrees were removed from the bill. We went to Outback for our 49th Anniversary read more

The food was good but the kitchen couldn't get the food out in a reasonable time. We dined when they had the fixed price Valentine's Menu, so it was surprising that it would take TWO hours to be served an entree. Very disappointed and won't be back. read more

Chef D! D for the d*** a** good food! So my bff has been facebook stalking Chef D. He did some wine pairing dinners with a vineyard I am member at. I go everytime Chef D is there. YUMM YUMM YUMMY! We booked V day weekend and went from DC to Richmond just for his food. We had dinner and brunch. Yes! 2 meals in less than 16 hours. We made a trip just for his superior culinary skills. Stayed overnight and traveled during the storm just for Chef D! It was worth it. I wish he was closer to DC.... read more