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Brushmill by the Waterfall

129 W Main St, Chester, CT 06412-1344
860-526-9898
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Ranked #5 of 10 restaurants in Chester
3.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Reservations
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Deep River, Connecticut
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Despite interesting sounding menu choices, the food is mediocre. The setting is lovely and the fire in the bar area is a nice place to cozy up in the winter. More

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Haddam, CT
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Building and atmosphere can't be beat. The bar is fantastic- exposed ledge breaking through the walls and low ceilings make for a cozy setting. Great place for a date. More

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Poinciana, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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The prime rib here is huge and very good. Looking at other plates that were being delivered it all looked like generous amounts of food very well prepared. We had a table looking out on the waterfall, a great view. We only wished we had time to come back to try more items from the menu. We will definitely come... More

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Deep River, CT
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

My sister and I went out for an impromptu dinner on a Tuesday evening and decided to go to the Brushmill. Although it was a quiet night and there were only maybe 6 or 7 tables in the dining room filled, there was only one waitress and she was perhaps stretched too thin. The prices seemed to have gone up... More

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Connecticut
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011
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The restaurant is located at 19th Century Brush mill. The easiest way to get to it is to travel Route 9 to Exit 6. It is directly off the exit. To enter the restaurnt you must cross a wooden dovered bridge, that has a lighted waterfall cascading down the side. I have been told once the winter arrives and the... More

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Clinton, Connecticut
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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We havn't been here in a couple of years and the last time we busted them for a very young and inexperienced waitress, so much so she made us somewhat uncomfortable and was really a distraction to the meal. Not so this time! Good waitress, engaging and pleasant. It was a Sunday evening and while there wasn't a big crowd... More

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Newport, OR
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

As several other reviewers have noted this restaurant is in an old mill has a great atmosphere from walking across the covered bridge to the entrance to the old mill interior. Our server was friendly but tended to disappear for long periods of time, there only 3 other tables with people seated at them. The portions were huge but the... More

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Norwalk, Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011
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Had dinner at Brushmill twice in June. The location was once a brush factory. Stream and small waterfall run along side. Was a Chart House, then became Sage American. Now it's Brushmill. Cozy bar; most dining upstairs. Nice atmosphere. Service (particularly by Maureen) is very good. We've tried prime rib, rack of lamb and cajun ribeye. All were terrific. Will... More

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Haddam, Connecticut
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011
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Service was very nice, plenty of ambiance, ordered prime rib, queen cut, vegetables were fine, meat was the worst piece of grizzled meat I ever had! I wouldn't feed that to my dog. very unfortunate, I don't know how they get away with it! My girlfriend ordered the same and had the same results, actually hers was worse then mine More

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Chester
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2010
1
person found this review helpful

My husband & I love it here! Its perfect for date night! Great food! The staff is always so friendly & makes you feel welcomed. Very romantic! Would recommend to anyone, it has a new owner & new name but still the same wonderful place! More

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