Howlett's Restaurant & Tavern
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Howlett's Restaurant & Tavern
With an air of casual elegance and a touch of Colonial Williamsburg, Howlett's Tavern is a favorite gathering spot for locals and visitors. Located in the heart of Chester in the Village Green, our welcoming ambiance provides the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic dinner, or spending an evening relaxing with family and friends.

Gather with your neighbors at our intimate bar featuring a wide range of craft beers on tap or enjoy a warm evening on the patio. For larger events, our banquet room accommodates 50 comfortably with a warm decor. Owners Joe and Brooke Helbling strive to create a diverse menu and enjoyable experience for guests.
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Our private dining rooms are the perfect fit for any event! Whether you are planning a business meeting, shower, rehearsal dinner or family get together, our private dining coorindator will help you every step of the way to ensure your event is a success! Pick any 5 sandwiches or entre salads from our regular lunch menu for your guests to choose from.
Reviews (10)
Dwayne Williams
Dwayne Williams
Jan 28, 2022
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This was our first visit to the restaurant. It was absolutely outstanding. The waiter was Brandon and he was a kind and professional server. The food was was outstanding! I had prime rib and my wife had the bourbon glazed salmon. We will make this a regular dinner spot.
Joshua Cottrell
Joshua Cottrell
Jan 25, 2022
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The server was great as well as the hostess and staff. 3 of us had steaks, 2 ribeyes and a filet. All were tough, yes even the filet. We all ordered medium and all were more on the well side.
Sarah
Sarah
Jan 19, 2022
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Howlett's had a homey feel to it. The fried green tomatoes are a must, and the rest of the food was okay.
William Westerhoff
William Westerhoff
Jan 02, 2022
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We were in town for a Wedding. The hotel we stayed in recommended we did go there for Lunch then Dinner. It was the first time I had Fried Deviled Eggs. Delicious
Jacob Brennan
Jacob Brennan
Dec 16, 2021
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This was our first time there and while the hostest was hospitable our waitress was on the border of being just rude. We felt dodged, weren't asked if everything was ok, and she pushed a to go box at us like we were just taking up her time. I think this place could be good but the waitress was unfortunately a damper on the experience.
Barry Tudor
Barry Tudor
Nov 21, 2021
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Food was excellent. The bartender was extremely polite and our drinks were awesome. The wait staff was extremely polite and courteous. We have been coming for years and have always had a great and wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant for every dining experience
Ms. Sassi
Ms. Sassi
Sep 04, 2021
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Such a gracious and attentive owner and staff. Can you say wow, “ummmmmm” and thank you to another RVA establishment!!!!!!
M. Service
M. Service
Aug 19, 2021
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This evening we ate at Howletts to celebrate my birthday, and everything was just wonderful! Our meals (steak, sautèd mushrooms, shrimp, baked potatoes, vegetables, & a small loaf of bread) was VERY GOOD!! The portion were perfect!! Rebecca was our server. She was attentive, knowledgeable & efficient (I requested a slight adjustment to order), polite, & kind--making sure we were satisfied with our meal as well as wishing me a Happy birthday! What a fabulous evening!! (Oh, and we had to take dessert home because we were rather full.)
Brian Osborne
Brian Osborne
Jul 29, 2021
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I found Howletts for the first time last year and loved it so much I ate there 3 more times in 4 days. I am back this year and just had dinner tonight. Nothing has changed. The food was awesome as was the service. I will be bringing 4 groups of clients there over the next week or so so that others can enjoy the great food.
Terrena Wallace
Terrena Wallace
Jul 21, 2021
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Dined here for my 18 year anniversary with my wife. Ordered the crab dip as an appetizer and it was very flavorful and creamy. We also ordered some of the special drinks. As an entree I ordered the steak with onion rings and baked potatoe. The steak was cooked medium well like I like it. However it didn't have any taste. Wasn't seasoned at all. Even salt didn't help. The waitress brought out some type of sauce they use to marinade the rib eye. But that didn't help. My wife ordered the fried scallops and shrimp and she loved it. And I tried hers and I can say that I loved it also. I guess next time