In a paragraph
Upstairs at the Grill is a Watergate Street steakhouse with a serious steak menu, classic cocktails, wine, lunch menu, Sunday menu and private dining room.
What it's like
Upstairs at the Grill is where Chester goes when dinner is meant to count. It is polished, meat-focused and very much in the special-meal lane: steak, wine, cocktails, old building, low lighting and enough ceremony to make the bill feel less accidental.
Chester steakhouse, book seriously
The kitchen is not trying to be light, cheap or especially democratic. Go for steak, sides, wine and a proper sit-down meal. The lunch menu is the lower-risk way in if you want the atmosphere without committing fully to the evening spend.
Worth knowing
Upstairs at the Grill is one of Chester’s obvious serious-dinner choices, especially if steak is the brief. It is also expensive enough that you should book, leave time and not pretend it is a casual budget fallback.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Open seven days from midday. Lunch and early evening menu is listed Monday-Saturday midday-16:00.
Food & drink
Steaks are the headline, with starters, sides, Sunday menu, lunch menu and a wine-friendly restaurant setup. Steak, chips or richer sides, French onion soup, a classic cocktail, and wine if the budget has accepted its fate.
Access
Access is worth checking direct because the building is historic and the restaurant uses upstairs space.
9.5 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Open seven days from midday. Lunch and early evening menu is listed Monday-Saturday midday-16:00.
- Address
- 70 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA
- Booking
- Yes for most proper visits. Book early for weekends, occasions and terrace or private-dining requests.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are not listed as welcome.
- Access
- Access is worth checking direct because the building is historic and the restaurant uses upstairs space.
- Getting there
- 0.1 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Where is Upstairs at the Grill?
It is on Watergate Street in Chester.
Is Upstairs at the Grill good for steak?
Yes. Steak is the main reason to book.
Does Upstairs at the Grill have a lunch menu?
Yes. A lunch and early evening menu is listed Monday-Saturday from midday to 16:00.
Do you need to book Upstairs at the Grill?
Yes for evenings, weekends, occasions and groups.
Is Upstairs at the Grill cheap?
No. It is firmly special-meal pricing, especially once sides and wine are involved.
