What it's like
Koconut Grove is a South Indian restaurant on City Road, close to Chester station, with sit-down meals, takeaway, party orders, a kids menu, drinks and a menu that mixes regional dishes with safer North Indian choices.
Koconut Grove is a useful corrective to the idea that every Chester curry plan has to be the same. The official line is South Indian cuisine, with enough familiar North Indian dishes to keep less adventurous diners onside.
It sits on City Road rather than in the old-centre crush, which makes it especially handy for station hotels, arrivals, departures and anyone who wants dinner before walking into town for drinks.
Worth knowing
Koconut Grove is most worth using when you let it be South Indian rather than forcing it into a generic curry-house role. It is not the prettiest Chester street, but it is very useful before or after the station.
Plan your visit
- Address
- Ethos Court, City Road, Chester CH1 3AT, handy for the station side of the city.
- Hours
- Current listed hours are usually 17:00-23:00 Monday-Saturday and 12:00-22:00 Sunday. Check direct for lunch, holidays and special menus.
- Food
- South Indian and North Indian menu, with regional dishes, curries, breads, rice, vegetarian choices and familiar safer options.
- What to order
- Lean into the South Indian side first. If the group is cautious, mix dosas or regional dishes with a few familiar curries and breads.
- Takeaway
- Yes. Online ordering and party orders are part of the offer.
- Kids
- Yes. A kids menu is listed, making it more family-useful than many city-centre curry options.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Still check direct if you need a specific table or step-free route.
- Dogs
- No, assistance dogs aside.
- Parking
- Some parking options are listed nearby, but do not rely on a stress-free space at the door. City Road and station-area parking can be awkward at busy times.
- Price feel
- ££. Normal sit-down curry restaurant territory, with value improving when sharing dishes properly.
How to use it
- Book if you are going for dinner with a group. City Road is not where you want to be negotiating a backup plan while hungry.
- Use it before a night in town: eat near the station, then walk towards Eastgate Street, the Rows or Watergate Street.
- For dietary needs, ask properly. The menu is more useful than many for vegetarian options, but allergens still need direct checking.
- For takeaway or party orders, use the direct ordering route and confirm timing if the food is for an event.
What's on and practical notes
Koconut Grove offers takeaway and party-order/catering routes. For private functions or larger orders, phone direct and get the details nailed down.
No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.
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FAQ
What type of food is Koconut Grove?
South Indian food with North Indian dishes too, so there is both regional interest and safer curry-house territory.
Is Koconut Grove near Chester station?
Yes. It is on City Road, one of the more useful restaurant options on the station side of Chester.
Does Koconut Grove do takeaway?
Yes. Takeaway and online ordering are part of the offer.
Is Koconut Grove good for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarian options are a meaningful part of the menu, though allergens and vegan requirements should still be checked direct.
Is Koconut Grove accessible?
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct if you need a specific route or table.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
The Cornerhouse The Cornerhouse is the City Road bar for station-side drinks, cask beer, wine, easy food and live music nights. Useful for mixed groups who want atmosphere without a full restaurant plan; avoid if the brief is a quiet dinner. 
The Cellar The Cellar is an independent beer bar on City Road, a short walk from Chester station, with the sort of cask, keg, cider and bottle list that draws people who care about what is on the pumps. It is lively without being glossy: sport on the screens, regular tap takeovers, pies, pizzas and sharing plates, and a downstairs cellar room for private bookings. 
The Yard Mediterranean Restaurant The Yard is a City Road Mediterranean restaurant near the station, useful for group dinners, small plates, cocktails and proper pre-town meals.