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The Brushmill by the Waterfall, Chester, CT

The Brushmill by the Waterfall

4.5
4.5
606 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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 11:00–14:30 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (860) 526-9898
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Mitchel
  • Area
    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 606 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambience

  • Middlesex

    Great for brunch

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Brushmill by the Waterfall offers a charming dining experience with "great food and service" in a picturesque setting. Guests appreciate the "exceptional staff" and thoughtful touches for special occasions. While some encountered delays, the "beautiful ambiance" and "delicious, well-presented meals" make it a memorable destination.

606 Reviews
  1. Annmarie VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Drinks were delicious. Food was lukewarm warm at best and took a long time. Service average.

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  2. Terri

    New York City4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Slow service starting with drink order and even slower food service. Food was tepid and way over seasoned. Ambiance was good. Manager resolved the issue after bringing attention to the issues but sadly we will not be returning.

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  3. Donna VIP

    San Diego40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful property, delicious food and good service. Highly recommend!
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 1 day ago
    Donna, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had dinner with my family. The food was amazing and the entire wait staff were personable and attuned to our needs. We had a wonderful experience, and definitely recommend it. Also, I'm celiac, so I can't eat gluten. When the wait staff asked about food sensitivities right at the outer, I mentioned this. After that, all the wait staff was great about remembering, and ensuring that the food would be ok for me. Additionally, they had foods like a delicious clam chowder that I could eat - foods that normally contain gluten
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, we're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your dinner with us and that our team made you feel well taken care of. It’s wonderful to know that our efforts to accommodate dietary needs contributed positively to your experience.

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  5. Ken

    Phoenix9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the service provided to us by Aubrey. We were told she was new to the Brushmill family by just three weeks. She has a dynamic personality and added to the evening. Brushmill is our “go to “ place. S, from Wallingford and me from Mystic. Thank you once again for a much needed night out to enjoy the atmosphere, food, drinks and conversation. Ken
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you, Ken. We are delighted to hear that Aubrey provided you with excellent service and enhanced your evening. We are grateful to have loyal customers like you and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable visit.

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  6. Paul

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came out in a snowstorm and wondered if we made a mistake coming out in such bad weather. However, everything about our evening was well worth it. The location is beautiful. We had been here when it was different restaurants which had been hit or miss but Brushmill is a hit. OAudrey, our server was excellent. She was very attentive and had a great personality. The food came out quickly and was excellent. Highly recommended.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 17 February 2025
    Thank you, Paul. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us, despite the challenging weather. Thank you for the recommendation and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to Audrey,

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  7. Raven

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I tried this place for the first time for Valentine’s Day and it was amazing! The space is truly unique and any history lover will appreciate the ambiance.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 17 February 2025
    Thank you so much for choosing us to celebrate Valentine's Day! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the unique ambiance of our space.

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  8. Ddiner

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were happy with our experience. All of the food was very good. The star of the menu for us was the plantain appetizer, delicious! The one thing that was a minor disappointment was there was no bread served with the mussels. The mussels had a very tasty broth that would have been excellent with some bread to dip in. We asked for another couple pieces of the starting focaccia but were told there was no extra bread being offered. Unfortunately the broth went to waste. Other than that, it was very enjoyable and we will likely go back again sometime.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 17 February 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food. We appreciate your comments regarding the mussels and will take them into consideration for future improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  9. Sara

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, leisurely Valentine's Day prix fix menu! Lots of amazing (hard) choices. Perfect amount of food including dessert. Very romantic❤️
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 17 February 2025
    Thank you, Sara! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Valentine's Day prix fixe menu and found the choices to be amazing. We're glad that you had a romantic evening here.

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  10. kim VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is very nice inside with a rustic comfortable dining room and bar area. We were there for the special Valentine’s Day menu. The food was very good and well presented. Service was excellent. Would definitely return for regular lunch/dinner meal and would recommend to others.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on 17 February 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, Kim. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Valentine's Day menu and had a great dining experience with us.

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The Brushmill by the Waterfall is rated 4.5 stars by 606 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 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 11:00–14:30 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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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