Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Chester

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Cuisine

ItalianSteakhouseBritishGrillComfort FoodAfternoon Tea

Regions

ChesterEllesmere PortFlintshireLiverpoolWrexham County Borough

Neighborhoods

ChesterChurtonEllesmere PortFrodshamLiverpoolPenyffordd

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

22 restaurants available nearby

1. The Chefs Table

4.8

Exceptional(3838)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Chester

Booked 16 times today

Lunch Menu - Two Courses for £35 / Three Courses for £40We are an independent restaurant in the heart of Chester offering microseasonal dining with menus designed around what's growing on our farm in Daresbury. Menus change every four to six weeks. Please note we are currently card-only and unable to accept cash. Meat / Game / Pescatarian / Vegetarian / Vegan / GF / DF- - -If your preferred time is not available please make a note on your reservation and we will try our best to accommodate you in the event of a cancellation. If you don't see the time you would like, please email us at info@chefstablechester.co.uk with the preferred time, party size, and telephone number and we will check our availability.

A photo of Opera Grill - Chester restaurant

2. Opera Grill - Chester

4.5

Awesome(457)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Grill • Chester

Booked 22 times today

Standing out from the crowd, our 400-seater restaurant is housed in a grand Grade II listed building featuring a distinct neoclassical Greek façade and mixes an industrial look with a touch of opulence inside. Opera Grill brings theatre on a grand scale to Chester. At the heart of our menu is the theatre charcoal grill and wood-burning ovens, inspired by revered chefs and restaurants from around the world. The entertainment continues in a first-floor Music Gallery featuring a stage set for live acts every Friday, and a mix of soulful classics performed by our gospel choir every Sunday.The distinctive spaces in Opera Grill are all available for hire for meetings, conferences and special events with bespoke menus and entertainment packages.We have limited disabled access, the 1st floor and terrace is not wheelchair accessible.

3. Shrub

4.9

Exceptional(1276)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Chester

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to Shrub.Modern Cafe Culture in the heart of Chester.Whether it's a coffee in the morning, a light lunch on the terrace with a glass of wine from our eclectic selection, to an intimate dinner for two in the restaurant, we aim to offer something for everyone at every time of the day.If you're not hungry join us for drinks in our bar area where you can sample some of our delicious in house cocktails.Whatever the time, whatever the occasion we look forward to seeing you.

4. The Pied Bull

4.1

Excellent(433)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Chester

Booked 3 times today

At The Pied Bull we serve ever popular traditional British fayre and speciality dishes . We prepare everything fresh and our team of chefs strive to produce the most delectable homemade dishes. Where possible we purchase local produce, including supporting local independent business right on our street. Our grain from the brewery is even fed to livestock- nothing goes to waste! What’s more, our award-winning Pied Bull ales are an added ingredient to many of our dishes!Whether you're after a light bite or a 3 course meal there’s plenty of dishes to tempt your appetite.Unwind in the Pub and enjoy some British classics or dine in our Restaurant to sample some of the delicious offerings on our menu .

5. Sticky Walnut

4.7

Exceptional(2823)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Chester

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Sticky Walnut, from the team behind Hispi, Burnt Truffle and Wreckfish. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

6. The Forge

4.3

Awesome(445)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Chester

Booked 7 times today

AA 2 Rosette restaurant. The Forge Restaurant in Chester is one of Chester’s best restaurants with delicious food and unrivalled service. With a passion for wild, sustainable British ingredients, and a love of simple cooking over fire and charcoal. The Forge has its kitchen front and centre in the middle of this lovely, and elegant space. Incredible dry-aged beef and wild venison will be found in the maturation cabinets, awaiting their turn on the amazing forge grill, to be lovingly grilled and roasted over beech logs. Head chef Dan Regan, a passionate chef, heads up the young, vibrant team in the kitchen. Combining amazing, wild, sustainable ingredients from land and sea into sumptuous creations that form really memorable eating experiences. We focus on British ingredients, as local to Chester. Our venison, always a hugely popular part of our menus, is harvested from herds on estates that focus on improving biodiversity and deer health – a process we call Farming the Wild.

7. The Oakfield

4.4

Awesome(3674)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Chester

Booked 16 times today

The Oakfield is set in a stunning property at the heart of Chester Zoo, making this a truly unique contemporary British pub.With pride and passion we’ll be serving freshly prepared locally sourced food and hand-picked beers, wines and spirits. The Oakfield has been lovingly restored and our new garden room offers incredible views of our award winning gardens.So, whether you are enjoying a day at the zoo or want to pop in for lunch you’ll get a warm welcome from our team.**Usual zoo admission fees apply but our members can visit as often as they wish.

8. Ring O' Bells

4.5

Awesome(1874)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Chester

Booked 27 times today

The Ring O’ Bells is located in the heart of the picturesque Cheshire village Christleton. Recently extended & fully refurbished to the highest standard the unique plush interior creates a fabulous ambience and compliments the pubs picturesque surroundings.The addition of The Glasshouse, a contemporary new extension, gives an exciting dimension to the pub, creating a spectacular dining environment perfect for hosting any special event. In the warmer months its fully retractable doors create the ideal inside/outside space. The restaurant has also been given a fresh new look creating a vibrant place to dine. For main meals, the new spring/summer menu includes wonderful seasonal dishes such as Orchiette Pasta with Fennel Sausage, Wild Broccoli & Shaved Scamorza and Roasted Rack of Lamb with Fondant Potato, alongside established favourites like hand-stretched stone-baked pizzas and Sunday roasts. Alfresco drinking & dining is also well catered for – when weather permits.

A photo of King's Grill at The Queen at Chester Hotel restaurant

9. King's Grill at The Queen at Chester Hotel

4.1

Excellent(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• English • Chester

Tuck into wholesome grub in the light and airy contemporary surroundings of the King's Grill, open for breakfast and dinner.Cooked with fresh, seasonal ingredients, dishes at The Queen at Chester, include smoked haddock mornay, vegetarian curry and our legendary stacked burgers. We also serve super-healthy salads and gluten-sensitive options. And don't forget to leave room for dessert - sticky toffee pudding or chocolate brownie anyone?Our delicious breakfast buffet is popular with guests and non-residents alike. Set yourself up for the day with our selection of fruit, cereals, pastries, juices and hot breakfast offerings.

10. The Piper

4.6

Exceptional(41)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Chester

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled at the heart of the Cheshire village of Hoole. We're the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand. We're proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

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OpenTable Diner
Cheshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Always excellent, we've been visiting Sticky Walnut ever since it first opened, and the quality of the food and service has been consistently first rate.
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Sticky WalnutPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Chester
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4.7
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Judith
Cheshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Flavoursome, innovative, lovely friendly welcoming staff... whats not too love. Great place 👌
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ShrubPrice: Expensive• British• Chester
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4.9
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Alison
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Another, wonderful culinary experience at Chef's Table. Brilliant!
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The Chefs TablePrice: Expensive• British• Chester
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4.8
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Naomi
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
First time visiting Chester, everything was 10/10 from the moment you walked through the door! The decor was gorgeous, staff were very friendly and helpful. Food and drinks were amazing.
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Opera Grill - ChesterPrice: Expensive• Grill• Chester
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4.5
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Amanda
London •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
Good pub grub. Service was slow but ok. Table needed a good clean, felt sticky. Otherwise, good value for money, fairly busy. I would recommend booking if you want to eat.
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The Pied BullPrice: Moderate• British• Chester
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4.1

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