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Restaurants are listed alphabetically. All serve tasty, healthy food.
The Duchess rates on creativity, attentive service, consistent excellence and presentation. $ are absolute; ψ is a very good rating,ψψψ  is excellent. ψψψψψ is the highest. A ψ:$ ratio of 1:1 is great value.
      
Cajun Pepper
150 Richmond Street
(519) 352-1150
Pretty good Mexican/Canadian food, but little Cajun Cooking.
Strip mall, close walking distance in area.
 $$ ψ       
Casa Bella on the Thames
425 Riverview Drive
(519) 354-5270
Fine dining, popular for both lunch & dinner.
Thames view from a heritage home. 4 minute drive.
 $$$ ψψψ
Chatham Burgers
215 Grand Avenue West
(519) 354-1414
 		Fast and tasty burgers and fish&chips. Their 1-pounder should have a warning label.Short walk across the Thames, or a 2 minute drive. $ ψ
Chef's Table
397 McNaughton Avenue West
(519) 354-2670
 		Fine dining in an intimate room. Interesting specials.
Suburban mall, 4 minute drive.
 $$$ ψψψ
Hurley's Den
526 Grand Avenue East
(519) 360-9957
 		Fine dining. Excellent specials, good regular menu.
Strip mall, 4 minute drive.
 $$$ ψψψ
Mama Maria's
231 King Street West
(519) 360-1600
 		New addition to downtown. Varied menu, pasta featured. Mediterranean decor, patio. Close walking distance downtown. Weekend reservations de rigor. $$ ψψ
Peppino's
196 King Street West
(519) 351-2772
 		Italian. Good variety in menu and wine list.
Close walking distance downtown. Casual service.
 $$-$$$ ψψ
Pranovi's
49 Keil Drive South
(519) 354-0224
 		Italian. Large selection of excellent pasta.
Strip mall, 4 minute drive. Wine list is disappointing
 $$ ψψ
Rice and Noodle
112 Keil Drive South
(519) 354-7878
 		Chef Brian Zeng brings his Thailand experience and belief in using only the freshest ingredients to a welcome addition in  the Chatham restaurant scene. 4 minute drive. $$ ψψ
Rossini's
634 Grand Avenue East
(519) 352-2920
 		Fine dining in Chatham's long established Roadhouse. Good Italian selections and wine list, but uneven service. 4 minute drive. $$$ ψψ
Satellite
145 King Street West
(519) 352-5281
 		Home cooking, good specials. Ask for a riverside table
Walking distance downtown.
 $-$$ ψ
Smilee's
463 St Clair Street
(519) 380-0315
 		Inventive takes on chicken. Choice steak, ribs and seafood. Desert specials.
Suburban mall. 4 minute drive.
 $$-$$$ ψψ
Stargazers on the Thames   
6680 Grande River Line
(519) 351-9351
 		Fine dining on the north bank of the Thames 15 minutes west of Chatham. World renowned wine list featuring local vintners. Open 7 days for dinner, weekends for well conceived lunches. $$$ ψψψ

Review
Thames Lea Restaurant
645 Grand Avenue West
(519) 354-1820
 		Tasty comfort food. Daily specials.
Outdoor shopping mall. 4 minute drive.            ψ added Mar 2007.
 $-$$ ψψ
Tru's Grillhouse
220 Riverview Drive
519-436-0199
 		Sharp look, new name and fresh menu all meet with our approval. 4 minute drive from The Duchess. Lunch? - just across the Thames from Union Gas. Uneven service. $$ ψψ
William Street Cafe
28 William Street South
(519) 360-1932
 		Rated for lunch; wine bar now available.
Longer walk downtown, at the end of King Street.
 $$ ψ
Zeona's Natural Food Emporium
79 King Street West
(519) 354-7818
 		Zeona's fine dining for dinner, and a natural food restaurant with tasty, eclectic lunch selections. Ask about hours - shortened dinner week.
Longer walk downtown. ψ added 2007.
 $$-$$$ ψψψ
See our Daytripping section for excellent eateries in greater Chatham-Kent !