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The Brushmill by the Waterfall, Chester, CT

The Brushmill by the Waterfall

4.5
4.5
563 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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 563 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

    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.

563 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful restaurant, delicious food, overall a great experience. I would highly recommend.

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  2. Ellen

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a family dinner of 8 on a Saturday night and everyone’s dinner was incredible. Our server was great. We have been coming to this restaurant for years through all of its changes and this might be the best ownership yet. The place looks great. The owner came to our table to make sure everything was right. Our waiter was local and reminisced with us. Highly recommend this restaurant on all levels but mainly because the food was just so good!

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  3. Christine

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very slow. The food was subpar. Waited over an hour for our food.

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  4. Elizabeth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best lunch deal - cup of soup, half a salad and a cheeseburger. Perfect combo for a Saturday lunch!

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  5. Virginia

    Connecticut

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Focaccia bread and garden salad were 5 star. The service was a bit slow. Ambience is very nice. Will return again!

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  6. Steven

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and excellent menu ..food quality was great!
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review, Steven! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, menu, and quality of food. We hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Krystyna

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were great, friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious, fresh and local. Love the ambience. 
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, Krystyna! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere at Brushmill By The Waterfall. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Brian

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was spectacular. The hangar steak was delicious, and a fantastic Manhattan before dinner. Excellent service!
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Brian, for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the service provided. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another fantastic dining experience.

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  9. C .

    Connecticut

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    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 on 4 December 2024
    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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  10. 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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The Brushmill by the Waterfall is rated 4.5 stars by 563 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 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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