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Joseph Benjamin

140 Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HT, England
01244 344295
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Ranked #5 of 173 restaurants in Chester
4.5 of 5 stars 151 Reviews
Cuisines: English
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Oslo, Norway
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We had dinner with friends at this restaurant in May 2012. It appeared to be great choice! We had a green soup (served very hot as it should be) and the most tender lamb I have ever tasted! It might have been eaten with a teaspoon. All in all, the best food we tasted during our three days stay in... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Great atmosphere, AMAZING food - What more can I say... If you haven't been, make sure you go soon...Delicious!!.. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Took the olives and mixed bread (baked on premises I believe) to start and they were excellent. The house wine was a lovely SA Chardonney which we polished off with ease. The main dish of lamb shank on a risotto bed was simply delicious, one of the tastiest meals I've enjoyed in any restaurant, anywhere. Highly recommended, this is a... More

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london
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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Lovely restaurant and great service to be found here. The starter, the goats cheese didn't blow me away, but the lamb shank and falafels mains were winners - delicious!! Would return when in town. More

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Chester, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We have eaton at JB's since it opened and have always been impressed with the quality of ingredients and the inventive dishes on offer. We had lunch with friends and felt the menu was shorter than previously and not as exciting. I had the salt cod starter and the rabbit fricasse and they were nice, but not fantastic as we... More

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Staffs
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Lunchtime is a tricky one, do you go the whole hog & have a huge lunch only to be left with a food baby for remainder of the afternoon? or do you have a sandwich which is a bit lacking - you know the ones I mean, more bread than filling, and no flavour! I had a chicken sandwich with... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Chester is serviced with some very good and not so good restaurants. From the opening of Joseph Benjamin (we affectionately refer to it as JoBo's), the standard has been consistently very good. They expanded to accommodate more and the quality of food and the friendly service has remained of a high standard. The prices I feel are reasonable and in... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Having been to JB's for our last 3 'special occasions' - I am pleased to report we at no point have been disappointed. The food is excellent quality and have always left extremely satisfied. Tonight - was no exception - finishing the meal with the last of a special dessert "lemon curd creme brûlée" - it was "proper nice" Thank... More

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Crewe, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Excellent Food & Service I would suggest they offer a 2 course lunch for a fixed price ... similar to what the local competition offer ? a bit on the pricey side just for lunch ... however excellent for dinner . More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
178 helpful votes 178 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We had heard about Joseph Benjamin but were never in Chester at the right time (they are only open for dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays). This time we had the opportunity to dine there and it was fantastic! We popped in that morning to make a reservation and Ben even gave us the menu for the day to take... More

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