Chet's Dallas

Great dining experience with some excellent Irish selections. My one critique was the Irish stew was more of a soup, but the flavor and big chunks of roast beef were great. Very tasty side of Mac and cheese too. I got Chet's Old Fashioned which wasn't anything special but was a bit on the pricey side. They have a big selection of different "old fashions" would have liked to try some others. Maybe next time. Maybe more like a 4.5 experience, but I'll round up because the cool atmosphere, and flavorful food.

We had the best time at Chet's. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, the service was amazing and the food was delicious! We had the Chet's Popcorn Shrimp as well as the Fish & Chips. My fave was Chet's Popcorn Shrimp because it was light and fresh, PERFECT for a hot summer day! Top it of with a good Old Fashion, and this Saturday couldn't be any better!!

Chet’s was very different. Chet’s is hands down the best Irish spot in Dallas. The shepherd’s pie is rich and comforting, the fish and chips are perfectly crispy, and the pints are always cold. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and food so good you’ll already be planning your next visit before you leave.

Amazing food, amazing drinks, and a wonderful nostalgic playlist. The atmosphere is cozy and open. Great place to cool off after walking around town. Blueberry lavender breeze was amazing!! Fish and chips was fresh. Delicious tartar sauce. Everrick was warm, welcoming and very attentive. Visiting from out of state and will be back next time we’re in Dallas!

Bryce was amazing!! We walked in not knowing what we wanted and he suggested a couple items that were amazing! Everyone needs to try the blackened chicken Alfredo and truffle Mac and cheese. You won’t regret it!! Will be back for sure

Evverick our server was awesome. Very attentive. The French 75 the spot to refresh us from a hot Dallas day. We ordered the ceviche (which I would skip next time). I have totally high standards. But don’t skip the Mac and cheese. It totally hit the spot. The Aviation was made perfect. The steak was good. Cooked to order of rare (maybe a little over). No fault to our awesome server. And the asparagus was great as well. Lots of left overs.

My waitress Brandi was extremely nice and she gave fabulous recommendations from the menu. The food was fresh and well seasoned. The desert was spectacular and the overall environment is welcoming.

Our waitress, Brandi, was fantastic. We loved the atmosphere as it gives off speak easy vibes with the old exposed brick, velvet chairs, chandeliers, etc. And the food was great. Hint. If you order the bread pudding, only order one!!! But the absolute best was the old fashion!!!

I'd just like to say Chet's is a great spot for great food and great service. I've worked in the area for a couple years now and a lot of the local places are great but Chet's just keeps it easy and simple. Jenn is usually my waitress and definitely great at what she does. She always takes great care of me or my party! I recommend the salmon, any pasta or the pot roast sandwich!

Dining room smells like old damp home or mold. Chairs are covered in green velvet. Bartender took forever to take our order. Then a girl comes in and starts making our order. Almost as if she was late for shift. Drinks are small and over priced. TVs behind bar were on sports not fitting the vibe. I'd pass on this one.

$38 total for an underwhelming steak salad which was 90% mixed greens and a few cherry tomatoes. Outdated decor, iffy smell inside, eclectic and unsatisfying dinner menu without a burger at 3:30pm. No thanks!

Im normally good at picking places with a vibe but I think the experience stopped there with the decor. I ordered the Chicken Masala and what I received was not tasty at all. I didn't even take 2 bites, the thin chicken breasts covered in masala gravy, yellow box rice, and zucchini was left untouched. Ordered an expresso martini with tequila. I was served Kahlua mixed with tequila, the drink had no coffee beans and no sign of coffee if you ask me. Tab was still over $100 bucks and I advised I didn't like my food and nothing was done about it. I don't think I would ever return to this place, not even for happy hour.

The drinks were very very strong, but the food was just okay compared to what I was expecting. The steak was a little dry but my boyfriend really enjoyed his truffle mac and cheese. Our server was attentive and answered any questions we had.

Came on a Saturday for a friend's birthday with a rezzy for 6. The first impression is some homeless riff-raff going on outside in the area. Upon walking in, the terrible smell others mention you notice right away by the entrance. We sat and half booth, half awkward large king-like cheap chairs that are not comfy to try to eat in, they are for lounging. Our server was all over the place. She spilled a drink on one of us from the get-go, and had other close similar calls. She also went MIA towards the end of our meal, and would never clean up old plates or cups, so our table remained cluttered and dirty. The food was pretty disappointing: -We ordered truffle fries with zero truffle in sight, they just tasted like plain fries. -The cheese that came with the pretzel was hard. -The rice that came with the shrimp plate was super bland. -Chicken pasta had a weird burnt taste to it and was inedible -Entres took a longgg time to come out. Also, our cocktails were all brought out one by one instead of all together. The Positive was they played decent music, but overall the vibes were just weird. It's like they are trying so hard to be chic and boujee but it's just cheap and ghetto when you really see it. I mean they have USB lights in the restroom with the wires just hanging...It didn't seem like there was any management. A few times someone came out of the kitchen who looked like they might be management, I tried making eye contact so we could get help clearing our table, but they didn't care. Also, we were in a rush to go to a concert, so I had to get up to ask for our check, since she stopped checking in on us when our meals were done. Also they added 20% gratuity which felt like robbery after our service. Apparently it's cheaper if you bring cash but who has that.. Highlight was the Chets old fashion and espresso martini is good so there's that. The brown sugar old fashion is very sweet if that is your jam. I would not return.

Called in my order for lunch on Friday. (The day before I had tried to call for order and no one answered). The staff on the phone that took my order was courteous. I decided to get that days special which is a burger. I was asked how I'd like my burger cooked which I thought was a good sign. I was told the food would be ready in about 15 minutes. Arrived around that time frame. Walked in from the door along Market street. The first thing that I noticed immediately was the beautiful wooden interior of the building. Classic downtown West End vibes . This has gone through someones attempt at being upscaled though with a "nice" velvet seating. They tried to add a touch of class everywhere like the design on the tables being a lavish psychedelic paint scheme. There is what looks like could be a private room within the dining hall with books shelves and a nice big couch. There was ample seating both inside and out on their nice patio. While all very "nice" I couldn't help but also notice this foul stench. It's definitely something with the building because I've encountered the same odor when getting food from a neighboring restaurant in the same building. My burger arrived a little while after I arrived. What would be like an additional 10 or so minutes after arriving (I'm rounding up from about 7 or 8 minutes). The to go order was able to be paid for at the hostess booth which was convenient. When I arrived back at work to eat my food I was very impressed by the size of my burger. A very beautiful glistening bun. I opted for the potato chips over the fries. The order came with what I believe is an in house sauce. The chips paired very well with the sauce as a nice option to dip if inclined. The portion of food for the price was insanely good; especially for being downtown. With a cost after tax under 10$ its just such a great deal. Unfortunately, while very well priced, the burgers flavor was lacking. Was it good enough to justify coming back? Hard to say. For just about 5$ more I could get one of my favorite burgers in Dallas just a block away. Definitely plan on coming back to Chets to try some additional things on the menu. The day before when I had called I was bummed they didn't answer because the lunch special was a pot roast grilled cheese sandwich. I've heard the steaks are good too. Chets is a decent addition to the faltering West End and hopefully they can do something about the smell. Flavor of burger too maybe? Or maybe it's just my taste buds and everyone else loves it. Give it a try for yourself ? Or maybe opt for something on the next block. Up to you. I wouldn't say I'd recommend the place at this point. Maybe the pot roast grilled cheese will change my mind.

The restaurant had a funny smell, it was so hot inside, and the food and drinks were not very good....definitely not worth the price. Will not be going back.

Ambiance was good. Friendly staff and great food. The location is easy to find. I'm an old fashioned taster, I go around the nation trying different old-fashioneds. The lavender lemon old fashioned was refreshing along with the fried chicken sandwich. Overall great experience. Definitely recommend this establishment

Food was good but service was not good and was rather slow. I would say if they improve their service it will be a great option in Dallas

The food is good, the atmosphere is nice, and the staff is very nice. The price is typical for a restaurant of this class.

We ordered the fried chicken sandwich and the eggs & sausage from the brunch menu. The food was outstanding. The eggs were prepared perfectly. Everything tasted great and good quality was excellent. I cannot wait to go back!!

Chet's is a hidden gem. I've passed by many times thinking the restaurant was closed down. I'm pleasantly surprised by my experiences here. The highlight of this place are the drinks. They're strong, delicious, and reasonably priced. My favorite is the lavender lemon old fashion. I'm not a bourbon girl, but this drink is so good i'm turning into a believer. The food is pretty good. I haven't had a dish that blew me away but I haven't had anything bad tasting either. The service is lackluster, the waiters aren't super attentive.

I stopped in with a client for a late lunch. We were 20 minutes past closing of the lunch menu, but the grilled cheese sandwich with pot roast sounded too good to miss. We asked our server to see if the kitchen would still make two of them. Our great server won the chef over for us, and our choice was right on. Delicious food and excellent service in a venue that would be terrific a date night.

Okay, I came back and got the NY Strip with potatoes and it was delicious! A man's meal done right!

I stopped by Chet's around 5:45pm on a Tuesday. I made it just in time for happy hour, which ended at 6pm. I noticed that Chet's has a daily happy hour from 11am - 6pm. This was so wild to me as this may have been the longest happy hour I've ever seen. Additionally, anything off the classic cocktail list was only $6 during happy hour. What a steal! The bar staff was awesome. My bartender was particularly attentive, and he was also friendly and a great conversationalist. I ordered the Aviation cocktail and a Tom Collins, which were delightful and made well. Chet's was a fun, chill spot. I'd certainly come back to take advantage of the long happy hour next time!

Satisfied once again!!! Great flavor profile for such a simple dish. Great service our servers didn't hesitate when it came to listing suggestions!! Great cozy and intimate environment. I'm will be back of course!!

Came by here for quick work lunch with a buddy. It's not crowded during this time but they do offer a pretty good menu and lunch options. All affordable as well. Our hostess Jen was awesome and ensure we were well taken care of. Would definitely check this place out again

A lunch spot based on convenience. We got in right away. Service was a bit spotty. I'll say slow at times, however everyone we dealt with was very polite and personable. I ordered a caeser salad with grilled chicken. The wife got the fried chicken sandwich with chips. She opted for plain mayo as opposed the the pepper mayo. Once the food came, it was great! Decent sized salad. The grilled chicken was not dry at all. The sandwich was steaming hot and dam good! Great flavor and the brioche bun was the perfect choice.

Decent lunch in Dallas after visiting the Aquarium. The menu is a little confusing as they advertise as an Irish restaurant but the menu is part Italian, part Irish, part American and part Greek. Truffle Mac n cheese was delicious. Fish and chips were good and everyone else enjoyed their burger! The homemade chips were incredible.

I recently dined at this restaurant, and it was an amazing experience! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, perfect for a night out. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed.

Came in for lunch on the Friday following Thanksgiving. My husband had the fish and chips and I got the Irish stew. The food was great! I got an amazing amount of meat in the stew. My only complaints were that the service was pretty slow and the restaurant was rather cold. Luckily the chairs were comfy!

On the suggestion of a local resident, I visited Chet's during the busy Eclipse weekend in Dallas, and I'm glad I did. I sat at the bar and had a refreshing beer while deciding on a meal option. I eventually chose a burger, which was extremely tasty, and the bar chips it's served with were fresh and excellent. Several seated close by seemed to being enjoying their meals as well, with one commenting how tasty my burger looked . . . and it did. The service at the bar (which was not overly busy) was only average, bordering on weak. There wasn't much I needed, but I've appreciated that opportunity to order another drink. The process to complete payment was a bit slow, but I was not in a rush at all, so that's OK. I like the look of the place, and I do easily recommend it to others who might be in the area. Perhaps the service situation was a fluke this day.

Stopped here for drinks and appetizers before our dinner. Lots of signature cocktails and an extensive selection of premium spirits. Excellent service and everyone liked their various drinks. Standard beers in bottle and on tap. Great stop!

We visited on a Saturday afternoon and sat down around 2:35 PM. Apparently, they have a strict policy of not serving anything off the lunch menu after 3 PM. When my partner ordered a burger--which, for some reason, isn't on the all-day menu--our request was refused. This was despite our server, who was absolutely lovely and even helped us warm our 6-month-old's milk, trying to accommodate us. I came specifically for the Fish & Chips, a dish priced at over $30. To then be told they couldn't serve a simple burger, which I'm sure would've been mediocre anyway based on the pretzel we ordered, was frustrating. Speaking of the pretzel, it came with sweet mustard--who does that? We only had one beer and the pretzel, and still ended up with a $25 tab. The menu itself is a mess--no clear identity. Guacamole, shrimp ceviche, or a warm pretzel? It's all over the place. We won't be coming back. Business must be booming if they can afford to turn down guests just because an order was placed after 3 PM. Ridiculous. The one star they earned goes to the server who we felt obligated to over tip, because this place won't last the direction they are headed.

We stopped here off the train to get out of the rain. Everything we had was delicious!! We especially loved the truffle mac & cheese, the Irish coffee, and the bangers sausage. The bathrooms were clean and our waitress was very kind and helpful. We enjoyed our experience and will be back if we are in the area!

Last minute stop in to Chet's before flying back home. Aesthetically pleasing cocktail/restaurant with fun Halloween decor for the season. Excellent friendly service and recommended wine and food (chicken rigatoni) were on point.

I have no idea what the food tastes like. All I know is that the restaurant smells like sewer, which the employee confirmed that there is an issue and they have incense to cover the smell. We canceled (bummer) and went across the street for bbq. I'd rather smell like bbq smoke than sewer gas.

Cool place to come sit down and enjoy a nice lunch on a hot summer day. Very nice staff with helpful seating and eating suggestions. Inside the layout has a bit of a modern look with a classic library feel. Love the way old buildings are converted with many of the original features woven in. My colleague had the salmon salad. Said everything about it was quite good. The salmon was flaky, but not dry. There was no fishy taste. The salad it sat on was fresh. Good size salmon for the price. Thought I would also keep it a little on the lighter side and went with our server Austin's suggestion, Chet's pot roast grilled cheese. If that doesn't sound like a light fair to you then... It wasn't. More food than I could eat but it was very tasty. Melted cheese and pot roast on toasted bread. The meal included a side of their chips. Some of the chips were crunchy most of them were soggy. Thinking maybe they might be a day or two or more old. But overall it was a good sandwich Just way too filling

Nicely furnished, excellent food, pleasant atmosphere!! Laid back and relaxed. Even the noise level and music volume was conducive to chatting around the table.

Walking in the scenery was very swanky, but the smell of incense was very overpowering! The waiter was very nice but the wasn't anything to call home about. Priced reasonably

The food was pretty good. Perfectly cooked red snapper and served with grilled veggies and rice. There was an odd incense smell when we walked in, which I didn't care for. The ambiance was cute.

First time I went I got the 14 oz sirloin, and the second time I came back to try the 8 oz filet mignon. Both steaks were amazing! They were cooked exactly how I wanted medium rare! Also the macaroni and cheese is just so creamy and delicious!

This review is for 10/6/2023. I'll make this short. I ordered the chicken rigatoni pasta. The pasta was tasty and had a nice kick to it. I had to ask for a little aside of cream sauce to add to it just for my liking, but it was honestly very flavorful. The only negative I have is that 3pm is too early to end a their lunch menu. The drinks were tasty, the service was fun and inviting, and the ambience was extremely chill. I'll return.

This was such a wonderful experience. This place has a great Irish speakeasy vibe to it. Decorated nicely with deep wood tones and oversized plush interior. This place is not only Instagram worthy but the bartenders make amazing drinks. Well balanced for all the notes within the beverage you chose, nothing over powering the other. It was such a vibe and if your into Gin get the Gimlet with Empress GIN you won't be disappointed. The restroom for women was phenomenal clean and offering free items if you need ladies. Everyone go check this cute place out.

went during Dallas restaurant week and tried a soup, which was some of the best soup i've had in my life. i loved the texture of the tortilla chips inside the soup. additionally, the ambiance is very chic with velvet chairs and an elaborately decorated bar / walls.

Quality ingredients, skillfully prepared. While not groundbreaking, the dishes were executed with care. A few elements could be refined, but overall, very enjoyable.

The best pancakes I've ever had!! Hands down!! I'm sad I didn't get a chance to get a photo but wow! I had the basic breakfast platter with the two flapjacks, everything else was forgettable except for the flapjacks. So buttery and fluffy, not doughy, they were just right. The service was good, we went for a late lunch and it wasn't too packed. The inside decor was gave it a speakeasy vibe, and that was a little weird, but maybe when it's dark and for dinner it fits better. The bad bunny seasonal drink was so good!! I also fully recommend.

First time visiting here on our trip to Dallas. Got to the restaurant around 1:30pm and was given a table by the door. Was ok with that, except the door hinge kept banging and the door knocked in the wind. Waited 29 minutes until a waitstaff came to the table. In that time, 3 groups waiting to be seated (with tables open) left, and two other groups that had been seated also left. Another table with children were acting frustrated at the slow service. Finally got a waitress who took our appetizer order and put in food order at the same time. Tried to order a hamburger, but they were out of hamburgers. Appetizers and food came at the same time. It was OK. Not the best experience and would not recommend.

After visiting the JFK museum, we stopped here for our dinner choice. And I'm glad that we did. Such a nice, cozy, comforting atmosphere/view. Dimly lit, but accented the holiday de or all around. Our waitresses was nice and kept good eye on our table. The filet mignon was delicious! Paired nicely with steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes. I had nice Moscow mule drink to accent the meal as well. Delicious stuff. Seems to be my drink of choice this trip. They also have a small bar to sit at and watch television. As the night went on more people were also making this spot their choice of indulging. Would love to visit again to try more options on their menu. Loved the holiday feel here.

First off, thank you for being open on Christmas Day. Not many places to choose from for travelers. The meal was just ok. Mashed potatoes were cold, steak was really salty. Beer, not cheap. I guess what I'm saying is, when spending $350 for a family of 4 to eat I would like a table that is stable and doesn't shift every time someone touches it. Service was just ok. Really didn't do anything special. 20 percent gratuity was added to the bill. This place looks better in pictures than it does in person. PS get some new speakers.

We had a great service experience with Bryce! He was super attentive and helpful with food suggestions! Food was good and we loved the Tikka Masala!

Mediocre at best. The whole restaurant smells like eggs. The food was way too expensive for what you get. Flavor and presentation wise it was very, ehhhh. The place was just failing at accomplishing what they were going for. I know they're trying to add the "dive bar" feel to the fancier restaurant, but it was a little too dive bar for me. Husband and I both agreed this was one of our worst overall restaurant experiences.

This food was delicious and fresh!! The mango margaritas were perfect It was a nice treat plus the atmosphere is what makes it so special and relaxing

An update to my review of two years ago... Chet's is still the best choice for lunch, dinner or just drinks in the West End. They have daily lunch specials. Friday is burger day - which is what I had today. It normally comes with fresh kettle chips, but I paid the $2 upcharge for seasoned fries. The presentation on the food was excellent - I wish I had taken a picture of it to upload here - as was the taste. Their drink menu is still unique and relatively inexpensive. Try their Old Fashion, the smoked Mezcal, or my favorite - the Lemon Lavender Old Fashion. Service was Hanna was excellent today, as always!

We stopped in for a bite to at on a scorching day navigating Dallas transit. Cynthia welcomed us and spoiled us. She is awesomeness. This West End restaurant is convenient to so many Dallas destinations. I will definitely come back again. Pasta Primavera was perfectly prepared and balanced.

The food was good but the service was really terrible. Long waits and it felt like we were forgotten about. I got the fried chicken sandwich and it was super yummy. My friend got the egg burger and also enjoyed her food.

Stopped in for lunch - got seated quickly. The restaurant is quaint and cute. I had the grilled cheese and thought it was pretty good - a little too greasy. But overall, great flavor.

Food: The food was good with one flaw. I ordered the shepherd's pie, and it would have been better without the hard cracker in the middle. Service: The service was great. I had a pop, and they kept it filled on a hot day. Ambiance: The place is fun and well cooled. Cleanliness: I didn't use the restroom, but the dining area was clean. Price: The price is reasonable. Overall: I would come here again, but I would try something different next time.