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Phone:
860.526.9417
Address:
23 Main Street, Chester CT 06412
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Reviews
Read what the press and dining guests have to say about us.
The Press:
New York Times - review
“Chef-owner Jonathan Rapp’s sense of adventurous fun permeates this informal but innovative New American in the little town of Chester, where fresh, top quality ingredients are used to wonderful effect for a menu that’s always changing (daily in fact) and enhanced by a superior wine list.....fans find it near perfect every time.” –ZAGAT
“Best neighborhood restaurant.”
–CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE
“Chef-owner Jonathan Rapp knows where it’s at and so do we, thanks to his
devotion to farm-fresh and local purveyors, his farm dinners and
bargain specials...” –YANKEE MAGAZINE
A few excerpts from Yelp.com
The River Tavern is more than worth the drive to Chester. The food is uncomplicated, but sophisticated. It's simple and fresh, well thought out and carefully prepared. This restaurant is worth a trip.
–Amy W., New London, CT
Just two words...A find. The spirit of Alice Waters lives in this off-the-beaten path treasure. The preparation is perfect and the perfectly balanced menu proudly boasts integrating ingredients with local farm fare. What more can you ask? Oh yes, and a respectable wine list to boot.
–Cyn. K, Westport, CT
The River Tavern is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. It's a place I'm always excited to go back to. The menu is constantly changing based on what's available fresh from local farms, what's on the menu Monday might not be by Thursday. A meal without the date pudding for dessert is a mistake.– Erin M., Vestal, NY
This is now at top of our list for great food, service and drinks. Last night had "Dark and Stormy" - have tried this ginger & rum concoction all over Bermuda and elsewhere; this bar's version is tops - no watered down beverage this! –David B., Hartford, CT