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The Brushmill by the Waterfall, Chester, CT

The Brushmill by the Waterfall

4.5
4.5
555 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
A photo of The Brushmill by the Waterfall restaurant

The Brushmill by the Waterfall

4.5
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Chester

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
The Brushmill By The Waterfall is a restaurant and tavern featuring contemporary cuisine in an elegant setting overlooking a romantic waterfall on the Pattaconk Creek located in picturesque Chester, Connecticut.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 526-9898
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Mitchel
  • Area
    Chester
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambience

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Brushmill by the Waterfall offers an "absolutely wonderful setting" with picturesque views and a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "friendly service," highlighting thoughtful touches like personalized cards for special occasions. While some mention slow service, the restaurant's "exceptional" staff and "beautiful presentation" of dishes make it a standout spot for celebrations and romantic evenings.

555 Reviews
  1. C.

    Connecticut

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Energetic Sunday night with a large party from the North Polar Expedition. Food and drinks didn’t miss a beat though. New wine menu a nice surprise.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear that you and your party had a great Sunday night with us. It's wonderful to know that our food and drinks were a hit and that you enjoyed our new wine menu. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable evening.

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  2. Maureen

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love ❤️ this place. The food , service and atmosphere is amazing. Such a beautiful restoration of this historic brush mill with a beautiful covered bridge over the adjacent river. The friendly and attentive servers along with nice happy hour specials are a winning combination. Love the bar area with roaring fireplace. We will be back
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 25 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Maureen! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Brushmill By The Waterfall. We take great pride in our historic restoration and strive to provide exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere for all of our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  3. Joseph

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent dinner at Brushmill at their latest “Burgers, Bourbon, and Brews” night. Both my wife and my burger were cooked to perfection and delicious. The fries put even McDonald’s to shame. If you enjoy Manhattans and old fashioned cocktails, they nailed those too. Service wise, couldn’t ask for better. Water was kept filled (with complimentary Fiji water), drinks never went empty without ordering a refill, and all the staff including the manager and owner were lovely to talk to.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 25 November 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at our "Burgers, Bourbon, and Brews" night! We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your burgers and that our fries exceeded your expectations. It's wonderful to know that you also appreciated our cocktail selection and the excellent service provided by our staff. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon at Brushmill By The Waterfall.

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  4. Ken

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Brushmill never disappoints. This is my go to place for Burger night Thursday’s and for celebrations that deserve fine dining. The Chef and wait staff always deliver! You won’t be disappointed. Ken B. Mystic, CT
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 25 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Ken! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoy Burger night Thursdays and that we have become your go-to spot for celebrations. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back to Brushmill By The Waterfall again soon.

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  5. C.

    Connecticut

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience with incredible service and great food! Professional team of staff who truly care about their customers and dining experience. Love the new fall menu choices! Thank you!
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 22 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Brushmill By The Waterfall. Our team works hard to provide exceptional service and delicious food, so we are delighted to see that reflected in your review. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  6. Jean

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting. Beautiful interior. Excellent food.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 22 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Jean. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the setting, interior, and food at Brushmill By The Waterfall. We hope to welcome you back again soon

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  7. Mary-Ellen

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and delicious food. Atmosphere was cozy. Will be back!
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 19 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Mary-Ellen! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our service, food, and cozy atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Debbie

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time here but definitely not the last. My husband started with a salad and I had the squash soup. OMG it was amazing. If I were home I would have licked the bowl. My husband then had the cod over couscous. He said it was really good. The couscous didn't have a lot of flavor but it came with dollops of some kind of vinegary mustard that balanced it out. I had the pumpkin risotto. It was good also but rich. After about 5 spoonfuls I couldn't eat anymore. They also have a nice selection of mocktails and since I can't drink alcohol right now this was nice. I had the pomegranite mocktail which was wonderful especially at only $8. I was at another restaurant recently and was charged $16. For dessert we shared the carmel apple streusel cake---yummy.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 18 November 2024
    Thank you for choosing Brushmill By The Waterfall for your dining experience, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the selection of mocktails. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  9. Ki

    Yosemite

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We had the worst dinner ever at this restaurant. We waited for our dinner for over 1.5 hours! Food was awful. They charge for bread! Skip it and go anywhere else.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 20 November 2024
    We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at our restaurant. Your feedback is important to us and we will address the issues you have raised with our team. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  10. Donald

    Connecticut

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, but the service was slow, we had to wait 1 hour and 45 minutes for our meal.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 12 November 2024
    Donald, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food during your visit to Brushmill By The Waterfall. We apologize for the delay in service and appreciate your feedback.

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The Brushmill by the Waterfall is rated 4.5 stars by 555 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Brushmill by the Waterfall restaurant

The Brushmill by the Waterfall

4.5
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Chester

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Brushmill by the Waterfall

129 W Main St, Chester, CT 06412-1344

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Chester
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Mitchel
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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