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The Brushmill by the Waterfall, Chester, CT

The Brushmill by the Waterfall

4.5
4.5
565 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 13 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Chester
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 565 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.

565 Reviews
  1. Travis

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and place . Food was on point and delicious

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  2. Kimberly

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days 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.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Kimberly! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon.

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  3. Ellen

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 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!
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Ellen! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your dinner with us. We take great pride in our food and service, and we are so glad that you had a positive experience. We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Christine

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 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.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 2 days ago
    Christine, we're sorry to hear that your experience with us fell short of your expectations. Your comments will be shared with our team so that we can work towards improving our service. Please reach out to us directly, so we can further assist.

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  5. Elizabeth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 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!
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review, Elizabeth! We're thrilled you enjoyed our lunch deal and found it to be the perfect combo. We hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Virginia

    Connecticut

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    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!
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Virginia! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, especially the focaccia bread and garden salad. We appreciate your compliments on our ambience and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  7. Steven

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 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 on December 11, 2024
    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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  8. Krystyna

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 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 on December 11, 2024
    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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  9. Brian

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 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 on December 11, 2024
    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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  10. Gene

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service lacked a bit (took well over an hour to get our entrees), but overall experience was good.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Gene. We're glad to hear that you had a good experience with us. We apologize for the delay in receiving your entrees and appreciate your patience. We hope to see you again!

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The Brushmill by the Waterfall is rated 4.5 stars by 565 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Brushmill by the Waterfall

129 W Main St, Chester, CT 06412-1344

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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 Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Mitchel
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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