Casual American spot with a patio serving steaks, sandwiches & more amid wood tables & wainscoting.
A favorite gathering spot for locals and visitors. Located in the heart of Chester, we provide the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic dinner, or spending an evening relaxing with family and friends. Gather with your neighbors at our intimate bar featuring a wide range of craft beers on tap or enjoy an evening on the patio. For larger events, our banquet room accommodates 50 comfortably.
Owner Elizabeth Gibbons strives to create a diverse menu and enjoyable experience for guests. Since 1993, Howlett’s has crafted a wide selection of seafood, steaks, pork and poultry entrees with signature appetizers and accompaniments. Come visit to see for yourself what makes Howlett’s a unique dining experience!
Menu
| Dinner Menu | |
| Specials | |
| Monday Night: Build-a-Burger served with fries Add any of the following toppings: lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, red onions, grilled onions, bbq sauce, chipotle mayo, bleu cheese, swiss, provolone, cheddar, pepper jack cheese *add bacon for $.9 / *no coupons will be accepted with this special |
$7.99 |
| Tuesday Night: Prime Rib Dinner Served with two sides |
$23.99 |
| Wednesday Night: BBQ Ribs & Shrimp Combo 1/2 Rack of Ribs with 3 Fried Shrimp your choice of traditional, coconut, or potato encrusted |
|
| Thursday Night: Fried Oysters Served with two sides |
$17.99 |
| Appetizers | |
| Crab Dip Homemade from our own recipe and served with toasted garlic baguettes |
$13.99 |
| Bangin’ Shrimp Five jumbo, tail on panko coated fried shrimp a spicy sriracha sauce |
$12.59 |
| Coconut Shrimp Appetizer Five jumbo shrimp hand breaded with coconut and served with our sweet orange tartar |
$12.59 |
| Howlett’s Signature Fried Deviled Eggs Four house made deviled eggs hand breaded with panko served with a jalapeno ranch |
$7.49 |
| Fried Clam Strips Fresh, hand breaded clam strips lightly fried |
$10.49 |
| Fried Calamari Rings of calamari, fried until golden and served with marinara sauce |
$12.59 |
| Mozzarella Sticks Six mozzarella sticks served with marinara |
$8.49 |
| Fried Pickle Spears Served with jalapeno ranch dressing |
$8.29 |
| Potato Skins Baked potato wedges with melted cheese, bacon bits, green onion & sour cream |
$8.99 |
| Howlett’s Sampler Platter A trio of onion rings, potato skins and mozzarella sticks |
$13.99 |
| Salads | |
| House or Caesar Salad | $5.99 |
| Grilled Salmon Salad* Grilled salmon on a bed of spinach and mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and feta cheese |
$15.99 |
| Greek Salad with Grilled Shrimp Chopped romaine with tomato, red onion, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, and feta cheese with Greek vinaigrette dressing |
$15.49 |
| Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad Blackened chicken on a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons with our Caesar dressing and a boiled egg |
$14.99 |
| Asian Chicken Salad Fresh mixed greens with fried chicken tossed in a teriyaki sauce with sliced almonds, mandarin oranges, and Chinese noodles served with an Asian Sesame dressing |
$15.49 |
| Shrimp Cobb Salad Grilled shrimp over mixed greens, crumbled bleu cheese, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and a boiled egg |
$16.49 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Crab Cake Sandwich A homemade crab cake on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and our remoulade sauce |
$12.79 |
| Prime Rib Sandwich* Freshly carved and served with lettuce, tomato and horseradish sauce with au jus for dipping – check for availability |
$13.49 |
| French Dip Sliced and grilled prime rib steak with red onion & melted provolone cheese served with au jus on a hoagie roll |
$12.49 |
| Philly Steak Shaved ribeye with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, sweet & hot peppers on a hoagie roll / *substitute chicken for steak at no charge |
$11.29 |
| Sailor Sandwich Corned beef, knockwurst, swiss cheese with spicy mustard grilled on rye bread |
$11.99 |
| Reuben Grilled corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on marble rye with thousand island dressing |
$10.99 |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich Grilled chicken breast topped with ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Kaiser roll |
$10.79 |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich With bacon, lettuce and tomato on a Kaiser roll |
$10.49 |
| Hand Pattied Burgers | |
| Classic American Cheeseburger* With cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo |
$10.99 |
| Avocado Burger* With red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese, tomato, and chipotle mayo |
$11.99 |
| Texan Cheeseburger* Bacon, cheddar cheese, with lettuce tomato, and BBQ sauce grilled on Texas toast |
$11.99 |
| Hand Cut Steaks | |
| Howlett’s Famous Prime Rib* Check for availability |
$27.99 |
| Filet Mignon* | $31.99 |
| Ribeye* | $26.99 |
| Sirloin Oscar* 6oz sirloin topped with lump crab, asparagus, and hollandaise sauce |
$26.99 |
| Seafood | |
| Cajun Tilapia Blackened tilapia fillet on a bed of rice pilaf topped with grilled shrimp and a creamy parmesan sauce |
$19.99 |
| Crab Cakes Our own recipe, prepared in house from fresh lump crab with no fillers, finished with our remoulade sauce |
$27.99 |
| Bourbon Glazed Salmon Fresh salmon with a sweet bourbon sauce |
$19.99 |
| Fried Shrimp Dinner A generous portion of our hand breaded shrimp |
$18.99 |
| Fried Oysters Lightly breaded and fried until golden |
$21.99 |
| Fish and Chips Hand breaded fried cod served with french fries and coleslaw |
$18.99 |
| Pork & Poultry | |
| BBQ Baby Back Ribs | $18.99 |
| Stuffed Chicken Lightly breaded and stuffed with feta cheese, bacon, and spinach topped with a white mushroom sauce served with one side |
$20.99 |
| Crispy Chicken Tender Dinner Hand sliced chicken breast strips with golden panko breading and your choice of jalapeno ranch or honey mustard |
$18.99 |
| Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Boneless breast of chicken coated with grated parmesan cheese and sautéed golden and crisp |
$18.29 |
| Sides | |
| French fries | $2.99 |
| Onion Rings | $3.49 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | $3.49 |
| Broccoli | $2.99 |
| Baked Potato | $2.99 |
| Dessert | |
| Classic Crème Brulée Vanilla bean custard topped with caramelized sugar, a sweet treat that is topped with fresh berries |
$6.59 |
| Peanut Butter Pie A Howlett’s Classic – experience the unforgettable combination of creamy peanut butter and chocolate with a graham cracker crust |
$6.29 |
| Homemade Cheesecake with strawberry topping Ask your server for today’s specialty cheesecake selection |
$6.99 |
| Brownie Sundae Warm brownie with walnuts topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream |
$5.99 |
| French Apple Pie a la mode Our own recipe of apples, raisins and glazed with white icing served warm with vanilla ice cream |
$6.99 |
| Chocolate Thunder Cake Moist triple layer chocolate cake with chocolate chunks and vanilla ice cream. A Chocolate Lover’s Dream! |
$7.99 |
| Kids Meals | |
| Chicken Tenders | $6.99 |
| Hamburger | $6.99 |
| Fried Shrimp | $6.99 |
| Hot Dog | $5.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | $5.99 |
| Dinner | |
| Specials | |
| Monday Night: Build-a-Burger served with fries Add any of the following toppings: lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, red onions, grilled onions, bbq sauce, chipotle mayo, bleu cheese, swiss, provolone, cheddar, pepper jack cheese *add bacon for $.9 / *no coupons will be accepted with this special |
$7.99 |
| Tuesday Night: Prime Rib Dinner Served with two sides |
$23.99 |
| Wednesday Night: BBQ Ribs & Shrimp Combo 1/2 Rack of Ribs with 3 Fried Shrimp your choice of traditional, coconut, or potato encrusted |
|
| Thursday Night: Fried Oysters Served with two sides |
$17.99 |
| Appetizers | |
| Crab Dip Homemade from our own recipe and served with toasted garlic baguettes |
$13.99 |
| Bangin’ Shrimp Five jumbo, tail on panko coated fried shrimp a spicy sriracha sauce |
$12.59 |
| Coconut Shrimp Appetizer Five jumbo shrimp hand breaded with coconut and served with our sweet orange tartar |
$12.59 |
| Howlett’s Signature Fried Deviled Eggs Four house made deviled eggs hand breaded with panko served with a jalapeno ranch |
$7.49 |
| Fried Clam Strips Fresh, hand breaded clam strips lightly fried |
$10.49 |
| Fried Calamari Rings of calamari, fried until golden and served with marinara sauce |
$12.59 |
| Mozzarella Sticks Six mozzarella sticks served with marinara |
$8.49 |
| Fried Pickle Spears Served with jalapeno ranch dressing |
$8.29 |
| Potato Skins Baked potato wedges with melted cheese, bacon bits, green onion & sour cream |
$8.99 |
| Howlett’s Sampler Platter A trio of onion rings, potato skins and mozzarella sticks |
$13.99 |
| Salads | |
| House or Caesar Salad | $5.99 |
| Grilled Salmon Salad* Grilled salmon on a bed of spinach and mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and feta cheese |
$15.99 |
| Greek Salad with Grilled Shrimp Chopped romaine with tomato, red onion, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, and feta cheese with Greek vinaigrette dressing |
$15.49 |
| Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad Blackened chicken on a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons with our Caesar dressing and a boiled egg |
$14.99 |
| Asian Chicken Salad Fresh mixed greens with fried chicken tossed in a teriyaki sauce with sliced almonds, mandarin oranges, and Chinese noodles served with an Asian Sesame dressing |
$15.49 |
| Shrimp Cobb Salad Grilled shrimp over mixed greens, crumbled bleu cheese, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and a boiled egg |
$16.49 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Crab Cake Sandwich A homemade crab cake on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and our remoulade sauce |
$12.79 |
| Prime Rib Sandwich* Freshly carved and served with lettuce, tomato and horseradish sauce with au jus for dipping – check for availability |
$13.49 |
| French Dip Sliced and grilled prime rib steak with red onion & melted provolone cheese served with au jus on a hoagie roll |
$12.49 |
| Philly Steak Shaved ribeye with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, sweet & hot peppers on a hoagie roll / *substitute chicken for steak at no charge |
$11.29 |
| Sailor Sandwich Corned beef, knockwurst, swiss cheese with spicy mustard grilled on rye bread |
$11.99 |
| Reuben Grilled corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on marble rye with thousand island dressing |
$10.99 |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich Grilled chicken breast topped with ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Kaiser roll |
$10.79 |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich With bacon, lettuce and tomato on a Kaiser roll |
$10.49 |
| Hand Pattied Burgers | |
| Classic American Cheeseburger* With cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo |
$10.99 |
| Avocado Burger* With red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese, tomato, and chipotle mayo |
$11.99 |
| Texan Cheeseburger* Bacon, cheddar cheese, with lettuce tomato, and BBQ sauce grilled on Texas toast |
$11.99 |
| Hand Cut Steaks | |
| Howlett’s Famous Prime Rib* Check for availability |
$27.99 |
| Filet Mignon* | $31.99 |
| Ribeye* | $26.99 |
| Sirloin Oscar* 6oz sirloin topped with lump crab, asparagus, and hollandaise sauce |
$26.99 |
| Seafood | |
| Cajun Tilapia Blackened tilapia fillet on a bed of rice pilaf topped with grilled shrimp and a creamy parmesan sauce |
$19.99 |
| Crab Cakes Our own recipe, prepared in house from fresh lump crab with no fillers, finished with our remoulade sauce |
$27.99 |
| Bourbon Glazed Salmon Fresh salmon with a sweet bourbon sauce |
$19.99 |
| Fried Shrimp Dinner A generous portion of our hand breaded shrimp |
$18.99 |
| Fried Oysters Lightly breaded and fried until golden |
$21.99 |
| Fish and Chips Hand breaded fried cod served with french fries and coleslaw |
$18.99 |
| Pork & Poultry | |
| BBQ Baby Back Ribs | $18.99 |
| Stuffed Chicken Lightly breaded and stuffed with feta cheese, bacon, and spinach topped with a white mushroom sauce served with one side |
$20.99 |
| Crispy Chicken Tender Dinner Hand sliced chicken breast strips with golden panko breading and your choice of jalapeno ranch or honey mustard |
$18.99 |
| Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Boneless breast of chicken coated with grated parmesan cheese and sautéed golden and crisp |
$18.29 |
| Sides | |
| French fries | $2.99 |
| Onion Rings | $3.49 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | $3.49 |
| Broccoli | $2.99 |
| Baked Potato | $2.99 |
| Dessert | |
| Classic Crème Brulée Vanilla bean custard topped with caramelized sugar, a sweet treat that is topped with fresh berries |
$6.59 |
| Peanut Butter Pie A Howlett’s Classic – experience the unforgettable combination of creamy peanut butter and chocolate with a graham cracker crust |
$6.29 |
| Homemade Cheesecake with strawberry topping Ask your server for today’s specialty cheesecake selection |
$6.99 |
| Brownie Sundae Warm brownie with walnuts topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream |
$5.99 |
| French Apple Pie a la mode Our own recipe of apples, raisins and glazed with white icing served warm with vanilla ice cream |
$6.99 |
| Chocolate Thunder Cake Moist triple layer chocolate cake with chocolate chunks and vanilla ice cream. A Chocolate Lover’s Dream! |
$7.99 |
| Kids Meals | |
| Chicken Tenders | $6.99 |
| Hamburger | $6.99 |
| Fried Shrimp | $6.99 |
| Hot Dog | $5.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | $5.99 |
| Lunch | |
| Appetizers | |
| Crab Dip Homemade from our own recipe and served with toasted garlic baguettes |
$13.99 |
| Howlett’s Signature Fried Deviled Eggs Four house made deviled eggs hand breaded with panko served with a jalapeno ranch |
$7.49 |
| Mozzarella Sticks Six mozzarella sticks served with marinara |
$8.49 |
| Fried Pickle Spears Served with jalapeno ranch dressing |
$8.29 |
| Potato Skins Baked potato wedges with melted cheese, bacon bits, green onion & sour cream |
$8.99 |
| Howlett’s Sampler Platter A trio of onion rings, potato skins and mozzarella sticks |
$13.99 |
| Salads | |
| House or Caesar Salad | $5.99 |
| Grilled Salmon Salad* Grilled salmon on a bed of spinach and mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and feta cheese |
$15.99 |
| Greek Salad with Grilled Shrimp Chopped romaine with tomato, red onion, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, and feta cheese with Greek vinaigrette dressing |
$15.49 |
| Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad Blackened chicken on a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons with our Caesar dressing and a boiled egg |
$14.99 |
| Asian Chicken Salad Fresh mixed greens with fried chicken tossed in a teriyaki sauce with sliced almonds, mandarin oranges, and Chinese noodles served with an Asian Sesame dressing |
$15.49 |
| Shrimp Cobb Salad Grilled shrimp over mixed greens, crumbled bleu cheese, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and a boiled egg |
$16.49 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Triple Decker Club Bacon, ham, turkey, cheddar and provolone cheeses with lettuce, tomato, and mayo |
$10.49 |
| Crab Cake Sandwich A homemade crab cake on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and our remoulade sauce |
$12.79 |
| Fried Cod Sandwich Hand breaded fried cod on a kaiser roll with mayo, lettuce and tomatoes |
$10.99 |
| Prime Rib Sandwich* Freshly carved and served with lettuce, tomato and horseradish sauce with au jus for dipping – check for availability |
$13.49 |
| French Dip Sliced and grilled prime rib steak with red onion & melted provolone cheese served with au jus on a hoagie roll |
$12.49 |
| Philly Steak Shaved ribeye with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, sweet & hot peppers on a hoagie roll. *substitute chicken for steak at no charge |
$11.29 |
| Sailor Sandwich Corned beef, knockwurst, swiss cheese with spicy mustard grilled on rye bread |
$11.99 |
| Reuben Grilled corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on marble rye with thousand island dressing |
$10.99 |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich Grilled chicken breast topped with ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Kaiser roll |
$10.79 |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich With bacon, lettuce and tomato on your choice of Kaiser roll, or wrap |
$10.49 |
| California Panini Turkey, spinach, avocado, swiss cheese, tomato and ranch dressing |
$10.49 |
| Italian Panini Ham, salami, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and Italian dressing |
$11.29 |
| Wraps | |
| Chicken Salad Wrap Home made chicken salad with bacon, lettuce and tomato |
$10.95 |
| Greek Wrap with Grilled Shrimp Grilled shrimp with romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta cheese, pepperoncini, and Greek vinaigrette |
$10.29 |
| Turkey, Bacon Avocado Wrap With provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo |
$10.99 |
| Hand Pattied Burgers | |
| Classic American Cheeseburger* With cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo |
$10.99 |
| Avocado Burger* With red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese, tomato, and chipotle mayo |
$11.99 |
| Texan Cheeseburger* Bacon, cheddar cheese, with lettuce tomato, and BBQ sauce grilled on Texas toast |
$11.99 |
| Hand Cut Steaks | |
| Howlett’s Famous Prime Rib* – Check for availability |
$27.99 |
| Seafood | |
| Crab Cakes Our own recipe, prepared in house from fresh lump crab with no fillers, finished with our remoulade sauce |
$27.99 |
| Bourbon Glazed Salmon Fresh salmon with a sweet bourbon sauce |
$19.99 |
| Fried Shrimp Dinner A generous portion of our hand breaded shrimp |
$18.99 |
| Fried Oysters Lightly breaded and fried until golden |
$21.99 |
| Fish and Chips Hand breaded fried cod served with french fries and coleslaw |
$18.99 |
| Pork & Poultry | |
| BBQ Baby Back Ribs | $18.99 |
| Crispy Chicken Tender Dinner Hand sliced chicken breast strips with golden panko breading and your choice of jalapeno ranch or honey mustard |
$18.99 |
| Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Boneless breast of chicken coated with grated parmesan cheese and sautéed golden and crisp |
$18.29 |
| Sides | |
| French fries | $2.99 |
| Onion Rings | $3.49 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | $3.49 |
| Broccoli | $2.99 |
| Baked Potato | $2.99 |
| Dessert | |
| Classic Crème Brulée Vanilla bean custard topped with caramelized sugar, a sweet treat that is topped with fresh berries |
$6.59 |
| Peanut Butter Pie A Howlett’s Classic – experience the unforgettable combination of creamy peanut butter and chocolate with a graham cracker crust |
$5.29 |
| Homemade Cheesecake with strawberry topping Ask your server for today’s specialty cheesecake selection |
$6.99 |
| Brownie Sundae Warm brownie with walnuts topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream |
$5.99 |
| French Apple Pie a la mode Our own recipe of apples, raisins and glazed with white icing served warm with vanilla ice cream |
$6.99 |
| Chocolate Thunder Cake Moist triple layer chocolate cake with chocolate chunks and vanilla ice cream. A Chocolate Lover’s Dream! |
$7.99 |
| Kids Meals | |
| Chicken Tenders | $6.99 |
| Hamburger | $6.99 |
| Fried Shrimp | $6.99 |
| Hot Dog | $5.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | $5.99 |
| Dessert | |
| Desserts | |
| Classic Crème Brulée Vanilla bean custard topped with caramelized vanilla sugar |
$6.29 |
| Peanut Butter Pie A Howlett’s Classic homemade graham cracker crust with a creamy peanut butter filling topped with chocolate |
$5.99 |
| Traditional Cheesecake with strawberry topping Ask for today’s specialty cheesecake selection |
$6.79 |
| French Apple Pie Our own recipe of apples, raisins and topped with white icing served warm with vanilla ice cream |
$6.99 |
| Chocolate Thunder Cake Triple layer chocolate cake with chocolate chunks and vanilla ice cream. A Chocolate Lover’s Dream! |
$6.99 |
| Brownie Sundae Warm brownie with walnuts topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream |
$5.79 |
| Espresso Bar | |
| Espresso | $2.25 |
| Cappuccino | $3.50 |
| Americano | $2.25 |
| Hot Tea Choose from a variety of Bigelow black, green, and herbal teas |
$2.59 |
| Hot Chocolate Topped with whipped cream or marshmallows |
$2.59 |
| Coffee Cocktails | |
| Hazelnut Espresso White Russian Vodka, coffee and hazelnut liquors, espresso and cream |
$7.00 |
| The Chocolate Soldier Chilled espresso, Godiva chocolate liquor, Kahlua, vodka, and milk |
$8.00 |
| Irish Coffee Coffee with Jameson & Bailey’s, whipped cream and crème de menthe |
$6.75 |
| Irish Kiss Fresh hot coffee with Kahlua & Bailey’s topped with whipped cream |
$6.75 |
| Coffee Alexander Hot coffee with brandy & dark crème de cacao topped with whipped cream |
$6.00 |
| Espresso Martini Van Gogh Double Espresso vodka & Godiva chocolate liquor |
$8.50 |
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Contact Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern
Address: 3530 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, VA 23831
Phone: (804) 930-1034
Website: http://www.howlettstavernchester.com/
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM–3PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 4–9PM |