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The Brushmill by the Waterfall, Chester, CT

The Brushmill by the Waterfall

4.5 (631)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
129 W Main St, Chester, CT 06412-1344

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Mitchel
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 631 people are saying

The Brushmill by the Waterfall reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Brushmill by the Waterfall offers a captivating dining experience with its "beautiful location" and "rustic cozy atmosphere." Guests praise the "excellent food" and "impeccable service," with standout dishes like "endive salad" and "orzo sausage soup." Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant's ambiance and attentive staff make it a memorable choice.

631 Reviews
  1. Ken

    Phoenix11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After a two month hiatus, we finally enjoyed another great meal and conversation at the Brushmill. Your staff always welcome us and engage us with friendly conversations. All the best for continued success! Ken

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  2. Kathleen VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friend and I went for dinner after a Weds. matinee at Goodspeed. It was not very busy. Our waitress, Ashley I believe, was the perfect amount of attentive. She even gave us a little tour of the restaurant. It has an interesting history and cool vibe. The food was outstanding. It is farm to table so everything was very fresh. I would go again and highly recommend.

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  3. Frederick

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely setting. Excellent service. Excellent food. Will definitely go back. 10% off with Goodspeed Opera House Ticket.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you, Frederick! It's great to know that your expectations were met. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. May

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service today was excellent. All servers were friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding including homemade butter for the bread. Highly recommend this experience!
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you, May! It's wonderful to know that the homemade butter and the rest of your meal added to your enjoyment. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  5. Peter

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a celebratory dinner at the Chef’s Table for 14 people. Our server Maureen was very attentive. Everyone enjoyed their meals.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Peter. We're delighted to hear that that everyone was pleased with their meals. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable occasions.

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  6. Al

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, setting and service! They earn the trifecta. Can’t wait to go again.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on May 1, 2025
    It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience, and we look forward to your next visit, Al

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  7. Martha

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu. Wait staff was excellent. Dining in the Tavern was only thing left but it was perfect. Very intimate with very attentive wait staff. Will definitely return
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thank you, Martha, for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our menu and found our wait staff to be excellent and attentive. We look forward to your next visit!

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  8. Hannah

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we come here we have an incredible time. Amazing food, 5 star service, and great ambience! Absolutely love this place.

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  9. Candice

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining was an experience to savor from the surrounding settings, the covered bridge walkway and the service and food were superb. We had both traditional and unique items. The endive salad with ricotta stuffing was like a buttery cloud and the yuca fries were a step up from traditional potato or zucchini types.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thank you, Candice. It’s wonderful to know that our dishes left a memorable impression. Your kind words about our service and food are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional dining experience.

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  10. Karen

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, however, the service was very slow and no communication was shared with why. Yes, they were very busy for a Saturday night, but drinks and our apps took too long to get to us, as well as dinner and dessert. Also, I had made a reservation two weeks in advance online and spoke to an employee asking for a specific room to sit in for my daughter’s special birthday. They didn’t follow through with that, we were in a much louder room, and were not given any real acknowledgement/ownership for this mistake. This was all very unfortunate as we had been there about four other times and had good experiences. Not sure now if we’ll be returning or recommending.
    The Brushmill by the WaterfallResponded on April 21, 2025
    Karen, we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food, and we appreciate your continued support. We understand that it was a special occasion, and while we always do our best to honor seating requests, we cannot always guarantee them — especially during high-volume times like a busy Saturday night. While we strive to provide attentive and timely service, delays can sometimes happen, and we apologize if this impacted your experience. We value all our guests and aim to make every visit enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.

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The Brushmill by the Waterfall is rated 4.5 stars by 631 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Connecticut
  4. Middlesex
  5. Chester

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for The Brushmill by the Waterfall

129 W Main St, Chester, CT 06412-1344

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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