Outdoor seating
Yes
Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe in Philadelphia
Categories
Location on the map
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Sport
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 215-247-7570
Site: https://www.chestnuthillgrill.co...
Site: https://www.chestnuthillgrill.co...
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–9PM
- Tuesday:11AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–10PM
- Saturday:11AM–10PM
- Sunday:11AM–9PM
Comments (199)
Great service, great food! Win win! I enjoyed my grilled romaine salad with petite sirloin. They also have a kids menu, my daughter enjoyed her waffle, bacon and fries. I had a delightful dirty martini! Definitely will visit again. Side note, I also enjoyed the music being played.
I’ve been coming here for a while and enjoy it. The food and service have always been good. My experience today was disappointing. It was a busy evening at the bar, I had two rounds of drinks but was charged for three and I didn’t notice until I had already left. I hope this was an oversight.
Very, very, very yummy 😋. Had lamb burgers. Seasoned to perfection (rosemary, mint) on pita bread instead of bun. Had a side salad. My cousins had lamb lollipop app + grilled catfish app and grilled shrimp salad. All delish 😋
Great experience. Loved the outdoor dining set up. Our waitstaff person, I think the name is Juancarlo, was very attentive and personable; made us feel welcome; quick with bringing everything out. The food was well prepared and delicious. The chocolate martinis were absolutely perfect!
Thursday, March 4. 2022. Ordered Shrimp & Boursin Fettuccine for dinner. Surprisely, I was very disappointed with the food. I say that because Ive had this dish several months ago and it was excellent. So Im thinking you have changed chefs. The dish was more like soup. Not much pasta and pasta was swimming in the sauce.
Enjoyed a nice celebratory lunch date with my husband here today. Food was absolutely delicious 😋. Well be returning.
Its okay. 1st time I went, there was a wait. Second time we were seated right away. The food is okay. Everything taste like its seasoned the same. The waitress was in a soso mood.
Lamb burger was perfect ...Buffalo Wings were tough & a fight to eat ... Not so enjoyable ... Sitting outside was delightful ☺️ ... Waiter wasnt the best .....
Came here on a whim and don’t regret it! The cheese board was delightful and the chicken sandwich was full of flavor. I recommend the perfect pear cocktail if that’s your thing it was very refreshing
Love this place only reason for 4 star is menu is slightly limited... However what they do, they do very well. Service is usually good as well.
Eating outside is great. Historic place. Very nice. Good menu. Very nice service. Enjoyable.
Fabulous food ..great romantic atmosphere..parking a little crowded..but youll love to walk around..💕
Quaint little get away, service was slow( but that was the waitress) food was delicious. ,people were friendly, will return
Enjoyed a delicious lunch at the bar. Hot chocolate, the most AMAZING Tomato Basil Soup (my favorite soup) I have ever tasted!! Delicious, tender Crispy Buttermilk Chicken sandwich on a brioche bun with their signature slaw on it, and more slaw as my side because, well, its tasty!Never disappointed with the food or service! Masked up and enjoyed a great meal with Hubby!
The wings were great and my sisters Asian salad looked very large and was tasty. My risotto, which had a good underlying flavor, was far far too oily. If you order that, ask for light oil and itll be fabulous.
Good food with friendly service. It is nice to have the ability to eat out doors and the heat lamps help. My wife and I and our young kinds all enjoyed our weekend outing lunch. The hummus was particularly good. Our server was quite helpful.
I got the lamb burger and fries. It was really good. The burger comes medium and was comes to perfection. The only issue I had with this place was that they seemed to be severely under staffed. We probably say there for about 2 hours in total. All we ordered was nachos as an appetizer (which were also really good) and we reach ordered a sandwich (there was four of us). I would have given this place five stars had the service been a little quicker.
The staff is always pleasant & helpful. The food is always tasty. I really enjoyed my grilled catfish
Been going here for many years. Have not had a bad meal. Staff has always been friendly & courteous. The atmosphere is laid back.
Large range of choices of always excellent food. Excellent waitstaff. Nice atmosphere and. ..if staffing adequate to cover. ..heated outdoor seating!
Great little happy hour. Catfish tacos are slammin
My company made this visit the best! Food was what youd expect, just nothing special.
Place is great!. Husband and I sat at the bar had a few cocktails, they were delish and affective. Bartender was great! Husband is a vegan so they had plenty of options for him. I had Mediterranean shrimp pasta it was tasty! This was out first visit there but it wont be our last.
I love sitting at at the bar, even if im not having a drink. The staff is nice. The food is well priced and made fresh daily! TRY THE PECAN PIE!They follow covid rules. No iffs, or butts. I feel safe here inside at outside.LGBTQI+ SAFE SPACE
Over priced small drinks. Food portion size are Covid-19 lock down prices. Never will go back
Great setting for an outdoor lunch, excellent menu choices and friendly service.
My order had missing items. When I called about it, the person who answered the phone was very rude. She did not even ask me any of the details of my order. She just told me to talk to Seamless and then hung up on me.Will not be ordering from them again.
The outdoor seating in the courtyard and on the porch, with ceiling fans, is outstanding. Every year I host a large professional group there which is held in their semi private downstairs room. The staff are unbelievably accommodating and flexible as far as hosting us. Wonderful casual atmosphere, good food, and attentive service. Perfect location surrounded by boutiques and cafes in Chestnut Hill. Easy free parking.
Delicious the buttermilk batter chicken Caesar was excellent. Wait staff very professional and polite.
Incredible place! Came here for brunch and the food was incredible!! Mimosas didnt disappoint and the bloody Mary was spicy and delicious! The atmosphere is super relaxed and fun, and the waitress and the rest of the wait staff was welcoming, efficient, and attentive! I will definitely be coming back here again and again!
The food is fantastic. My favorite meal is the organic Asian Salmon. It is extremely tasty and well prepared. The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere. The parking is dedicated and is ample although it can get very crowded. The staff is professional and friendly. This place is clearly one of the top tier places to eat in the area. I highly recommend the Chestnut Hill Grill.
Great meal, really nice outdoor seating, great ambiance, food is excellent these days. Ive been coming here for a decade, theyve done a really good job recently. Couple of old favorites in the menu. Very attentive staff and good service
Nice location. Good wait staff. Good food.
This is a great place to venture to in your leisure time the outside seating and the great food are a major draw for me and my wife its one of our downtime boo love go to spots we always have a wonderful time the surrounding areas are beautiful it is part of our neighborhood and we considered it one of our favorite places and we highly recommended giving Chestnut grill a try weve been multiple times and always leave smiling after a great time and experience 👍👍🙂
Food and beer was pretty good. The coconut shrimp was well done as was the Ultimate Burger. Now as for the negative if youre sitting outside the heating units are not that great so remember to layer before coming out. Also the French fries are pretty subpar but the main dishes were good and service was excellent
Very pleasing atmosphere picture perfect everywhere. The is a must try🙌 excellent lamb chops with spinach risotto
Food was great and service was better. Definitely will go back!
Our server was a delight. Even though it was her first day, you couldnt tell😊. However, I cant say the same about my meal. I wanted to order the brisket...only to find that it wasnt available. Then, I thought that I would try the catfish but, that wasnt available either. So, I ended up with the grilled chicken sandwich. The chicken was cold, the lettuce was wilted, the tomatoes werent fresh and neither was the bun☹. But, the fries were hot. Not sure if Ill give them another try😕.
Great food and nice wait staff.
This place was lovely. The food was good and I liked that we could eat outside. Although it did not diminish the ambience, I am a little bit old school and did not appreciate the dogs people had with them.
I was extremely pleased with Kat our waitress I tipped her 40%. I was very pleased with the food and told her to tell the chef I think it is worth twice as much.
Great food, easy to access, parking... Kinda tough.
Needed more seats at the bar, but didn’t get any until we were leaving.
Service was good. The food was excellent! I had Italian turkey soup👍🏽 and peach pecan pie alamode👏🏽👏🏽💖❣⚘
The Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe was awesome. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal and the food tasted great. Great social distancing going on, servers all had masks on, as did patrons.They were very busy, however, the serve was great, minimal wait for our food. Our servers was very friendly and kept out drinks full. If I lived in the area still I would go back more often.
Always a great experience. Great food , wonderful staff and atmosphere. Loving some of the new menu items!
Great food, service, prices. Brewery/marketplace in same area and also a small shop that serves fresh wraps.
The barbecue restaurant was amazing, Ribs and sides were delicious..
Edit 9/10/21So I went returned to dine again. Had a party of 4 and we all ate out on the balcony to see the street. We had a new selection of food and this time kids menu ready. The chicken fingers and personal pizza are an excellent for the kids. They were full before our entrees came out. I had the nachos, the guac and dip were delicious and I dont normally go for guac. It was flavorful! My partner had the couturiere board. There was fig spread, walnut crusted goat cheese, mustard cheddar cheese. Which I dont normally find at other restaurants. For our entrees, we had the baby lamb, B and B burger and Ultimate burgers. I have a certain guest in mind to try the bar out with but Ill be back. Stay tuned with updates. And check out my profile to see additional visuals for the resturant.Ive been here multiple times, Im glad the food quality has gone back to its five star level. During the pandemic it seem drop off. But took my partner for lunch we had the fries with cheese sauce, salmon skewers, buttermilk chicken sandwich with mango slaw, and the portobello mushroom burger. Im not vegan but I love mushrooms , I requested carmelized onions and bacon for my sandwich. This is a wonderful date spot the scenery is always sets a mood. Though we didnt get desert or drinks you should try these! There lamb and salmon are always seasoned and cook well.
Beautiful Designed and Wonderful Enchantment of FLAVORs.... Fast Friendly ⚡🔮 Service 😍💯
Food is delicious 😋 wonderful atmosphere 👍
Good food and great staff! Had a few drinks, just right! Beef Brisket sandwich was to die for...the meat was just right. Date had the crab cakes....but she didnt let me try....devoured it! :)
Nice atmosphere and awesome grilled lamb chops. You can have them as an appetizer or a meal. Enjoy! Staff is great.
The waiter was awesome, and the food was delicious!
Food is always excellent... with great service! My favorite is the lamb chops with Garlic and Spinach Risotto
They seemed to be a little under staffed the night I went for dinner (Sat.) but the hostess did well seating customers and worth the wait (40 mins). Food was great. Service was good. Try the wings. Yummy!
I had the pleasure to have brunch at this place last week. I had a great experience. The food was great! The customer service was just amazing. Morgan was the best; she was very nice and professional.Keep up the great work! I plan to be back!
Tightly packed. Food good. Service slow. Calculation of tab wrong. Still enjoyed.
Nice place to get together with friends. It was quite chilly that day, so it was tough to chill. Play on words. Good service and friendly staff. Parking is available also. The catfish was great!
Korean tacos were very good, place can get very crowded so if tou hav a big group you might need to split up.
EXCELLENT food/location/service! Find free parking in back. Nice atmosphere! Clean/safe distancing! Mask if not eating/drinking. Waitress/server professional/knowledgeable! Children/grandparents friendly! Go for walk in area after dining! Enjoy!❤️
Ate here for my birthday tonight. Had a delicious crispy chicken sandwich and fries. Nice patio outside and overall such a cute place. I’d recommend checking this place out!
This place is BEYOND FABULOUS! THE FOOD IS AWESOME
I love Chestnut Grill. I always have a good experience. Tonight was no different. Our server seemed like he was new but he was very nice, good and thorough. My food was excellent. As always I get something thats not exactly on the menu but it was awesome. I got grilled salmon with fettuccine in a blush sauce, mushrooms and peas. Omg. I am so full right now. Their drinks are ok. I got a margarita and while its hard to mess it up I think theirs could be better. Still good. Just could be better. Whatever you get food wise will be excellent I think since everything is so fresh. You wont be disappointed.
Food was amazing & drinks were well crafted. Was a bit surprised by the bill though. Their signature, recommended by waitress, spiced-martini mustve been $15 each 😳
We ate outside in a pest free environment... how did they manage that. Our server was wonderful and pleasant. I ordered a turkey wrap with fries...it was fabulous! It was just that...wrapped, not loose or sloppy. It was cooked to perfection, seasoned well and very tasteful! The fries were excellent and golden brown (very hard to find perfect fries, this place has them). This was my first visit and I will return, the service and food here are top shelf!
Loooooove this place! I have never ever been disappointed with the food here! Today my mom myself and my 2 aunts celebrated my mothers birthday. It was once again a great time! The service was great! We had:Coconut Shrimp, Chicken salad on raisin bread, clam chowder, Lamb Burger, French Fries and Vanilla Ice Cream! Yummy!!!
We just left the restaurant- a nice family outting. We were seated in the inner area of outside dining; I had to give 3 stars because we were bombarded by the spotted lantern bugs. Our table was situated at the post where they were captured by the sticky adhesive. We didnt eat 1/4 of our meal because the bugs flew in our food; they were on the table and on the silverware. To make matters worse, I left as hungry as I was when we arrived. Its unfortunate because I know Chestnut Grill & Sidewalk Cafe have very good food and service.
The food at Chestnut Grill was amazing, 10/10 I definitely would go back. It’s definitely crowded if you pick the wrong time to go. BUT i won’t be going back until their inside dining is open. There are Latern Flies EVERYWHERE. They might even fly on you or your food ( & in this case you can’t send your food back or get a refund). Other than the many bugs surrounding you, the food was amazing.
I took my niece out for her birthday. We chose the Chestnut Hill grille and sidewalk cafe they have inside and outside dining we chose outside, the weather was OK but the food was vantastic!
My server Carmen was outstanding. Suzi the manager works super hard and is dedicated to creating excellence for the guests
Very Very Nice My Whole Family Enjoyed IT.
Terrible pasta. I had a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs for $14. I dont think there was a cup of pasta in the bowl. The sauce was barely enough to coat the pasta and the pasta was not evenly cooked. Three tiny meat balls topped the dish. At least they were tasty. It came with a cold piece of garlic bread. I was still hungry when I finished the meal which was a first. The beer was fine and the service was friendly. Maybe the pizza is better but I am not going back.
John & the Grill did an amazing job with our intimate wedding reception! John worked with us to pull of an intimate wedding reception despite the quarantine. He provided individually packaged delicious meals for each guest to keep social distancing. All of our guests raved about the food, we highly recommend the Chestnut Hill Grill!
The staff made our group with seven kids seven or under feel welcome and took good care of us all night. They didnt mind stopping to coo at the baby or rushing in some orders before happy hour ended for the grown ups. Food was good, too, and reasonable.
Atmosphere is relaxing. Customer service is great! Food was very fresh and tasty! Cream of vegetable soup was so delish and the chicken salad sandwich.
I dined in for dinner in the cellar portion of the restaurant. I ordered a Caesar salad, which turned out with both fresh lettuce and fresh grated Parmesan 👍🏻. I then went with the beef brisket. It was served sliced thin on a bed of vegetables. I subbed the mashed taters for fries which were good. Recommended.
ThX 4 the LOVELY VISIT....Our FAMILY really needed some *GREAT COMFORT FOOD*; after layN 2 rest *GAMMA*…... SHE was 100YrS. OLD & 6 MonthS.... MyseLf, My Daughter, & her 2 Sons {MannY & MarQui}, My Son JeVoN, & My Son-N-Law SteVen..... We Laughed, Shared, & TaLked bout Memories of GaMmA; while EnJoyN the Beef Brisket Sandwich & SaLaD[My Daughter & I]; the GuYs had BurGers & ChiCken Sandwiches, with Fries.... We All had LeMonaDe/ Sierra Mist drinks, EVERYTHING WAS TASTY & YUMMI..... ToodLe$
My friend and I ordered the same menu items, and are we glad we did! The Mulligatawny soup was SO good, and the Mendicino Grilled Chicken was delicious. The service was terrific as well. My friend and I hadnt seen each for many years, and we made up for lost time by sitting and talking for almost two hours - way after we finished eating. Not once did our server or anyone else working there try to rush us or even seemed concerned that we were still there. I cant say how much of a difference that made to us. Ill be back soon.
We dined outside. Our server (Carly) was fantastic! Quick service with a smile. She recommended and described the delicious specials, and suggested a homemade lemon cake that complimented our choices, adding to an overall wonderful dining experience. We highly recommend this place!!! A+
Love this place!! The food is very good and its good food in abundance.
I would visit this restaurant regularly on my lunch break. For the past six months service has declined. There is always a long wait to receive food. Today my plate was dirty. It had purple sticky stuff under my fries. I sent the plate back. No offer was made to replace my order but suggested that it was on house. I offered to pay for my ice tea but the server declined. I waisted a hour of my time waiting for lunch served on a dirty plate. The manager should of came out and apologized not the server and made an offer to help accommodate due to awful incident and poor wait time. But during a previous occasion my food was not properly prepared and the manager offered to remake after a hour wait to receive the food. I don’t know if the restaurant is under new management but the wait time is horrible and now dirty plates. Customer service is horrible.
Nothing I can truly say bad about this place but also nothing too memorable. Good service, okay food. Food is good for groups with varying tastes but its not the kind of place that has my favorite anything. Only been the one time but its the kind of food Id call reliable...meaning its good enough especially when needing to satisfy dietary needs and preferences.
Good services, food was tasty and lemon cake was outstanding , atmosphere was very relaxing.
Limited menu that never changes. Drinks are not cheap or large. Atmosphere is old, dark, bar booths inside and tables outside. Staff is accommodating and pleasant. Desserts are very good.
Service was a little slow. But waiter apologized many times. Food and drinks were great.
The service was prompt and attentive. Even with a minor wait time; as we arrived at the heart of Friday peak time, the staff was most accommodating. We ordered a medley of Appetizers and every one of the were pleasantly satisfying. Great Time!
Ive been here many times over the years in my trips to Philly and as always, this place exceeds expectations. They have a wonderful staff, tasty specialty cocktails, top notch food, and a lovely bar. Also a great selection of scotch which I love. You can dine indoors, outdoors, or at the bar. Lovely, classy decor paired with incredible food makes a visit here worth every dime. The only drawback is parking can be difficult which is kind of par for the course in the Chestnut Hill area of Philly. Definitely give this place a try, you will not be disappointed.
Food is great, loved drink selection, and staff is always friendly
Great Food something for everyone even picky eaters.Central Germantown location.Pleasant efficient wait staffEspecially Emily Future News StarCreative drinks. Crisp Clean tables and cloth napkins and table cloth.Fun Food to share. Try it
Great outdoor space. This is where I always send (older than me) customers at the retail place I work when they are looking for a place to eat. Lots of options for food and pretty consistent quality and service. A great quiet place for lunch meetings or to take the in laws. Not a great place if youre looking for something exciting/innovative though
Our server was great! The food was delicious! Everyone that likes fish should try the grilled catfish! It was grilled to perfection!
Great place on a warm summers night. The food is decent and sitting on the deck is ALWAYS a good thing!
Good food - However , At the end of my meal the waitress kind of rushed me to pay my bill as if I was going to run out on my tab !
Omg! I went there for my birthday a day ago and which ever chef was cooking there that night was on point. I had the baby lamb chops and spinach risotto. So good! The baby chops comes in a thin but flavorful brown gravy which is to die for and the risotto is nice and cheesy but not too cheesy. Absolutely delicious.
As a customer who frequented the restaurant years ago, I was disheartened to I see what The Grill has become after the previous owner retired. The downstairs dining area looks rundown. The seat cushions are cracked and need replacing. The textured walls are passe Maybe they were going for the Mediterranean grotto look, though I doubt it.The service was adequate, but the food quality and selection left a lot to be desired. Not worth the wait time.If you are a vegan or vegetarian , this is not the place for you. My adult daughter, while not a true vegetarian, had to order from the kids menu...grilled cheese panini and penne marinara.The drinks were ok, but if you are a beer drinker, I would suggest sticking with bottled.
Great experience! Great food and wonderful staff.
Social distancing and masks were used. The food was delicious and ambiance was nice (we were outside) but the ants... some pest control is needed. Otherwise, I enjoyed my time there.
Great food. This is an establishment you can take your significant other to, as well as hang out with your friends. The staff are always very pleasant and attentive to the customers needs! Go see for yourself. You will not be disappointed.
Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Sitting outside and watching Germantown Avenue makes eating here fun and entertaining. I went with a burger from them and some of their sauce that they actually use on wings and it was an amazing combination.
Weve been going there for years and will continue going there. The menu is varied and food is prepared consistently great. Try it today or weeks later its as you remembered and excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Food was good until I had to fight off Later Flies...one landed on my catfish wrap and when I told the waitress she asked me that I want to box it up to go... At that point I didnt want dessert
Great service, well-mixed drinks, and have eaten here hundreds of times, with NO DISSAPPOINTMENTS, NO PROBLEMS, And GREAT FOOD! Its our Go To place. A great value with excellent food and drink! YEAH!
I enjoy Lunch better with a party of 4. I was there Friday after 9p until closing. Wasnt impressed with the cream of crab soup & cat fish filet. The soup consisted mostly broth & the cabbage slaw was poorly presented without a toasted roll as requested. Its not normally like that when I visit for lunch.I was very disappointed Friday maybe because it was a party of 9 or tge Server.
Horrible place to visit if you plan on staying a while for cocktails and conversation with friends or family. We were informed by the bartender that each patron is allowed only 3 drinks maximum. This is understandable if the customer is loud and obnoxious, however this was far from the case. My fiance owns 4 restaurants in the area, and we have never heard of such nonsense. I was actually considering this location to have a bridal shower, since i have family coming In from out of town, and this location has the convenience of a hotel, however this incident has changed my mind and we will not be returning, nor will we refer any additional business their way.
Great place to get a bite on a week night. Seated quickly and food arrived hot and very tasty. Friendly courteous wait staff is a plus. Well be back
Fine food but poor control of rodents in outside dining area. Mice running around unchecked. Disturbing!
A bit overpriced, considering my main course was served on a side dish... and they charged me $1.50 fot the cup of hot water!!! if they want to be a trendy upscale spot, they got the prices but they need to work on staff training
Excellent menu and drink selection, pleasant atmosphere and good service. I will return.
We had a perfect meal! The grilled Lamb chops were excellent as was the Grilled Salmon nicoise.
Was good but my burger was over cooked order medium came out well done. But i will come back to eat
Ive tried many things on the menu and they all are excellent. My favorite is the Jumbo Coconut Shrimp. Even drinks are great. If you sit downstairs, your phone wont work.
Good service, good food, bartender was unbelievably loud. It would have been OK if more people had been there to absorb the sound. Food is reliably good over the past 15 years.
I live 2 blocks from the restaurant. Normally would give 3-4 stars. Went there to have brunch at the bar. Over the course of 2 hours we had 3 drinks. There was an extremely annoying and high maintenance wedding party also having drinks and apps at the bar. They were allowed to order multiple cocktails, shots, etc. After 3 mad elf, we were told that was the max due to high ABV. But the wedding party was able to rip shots and have whatever they wanted. I literally watched the mother of either the bride or the groom drinking out of 3 bloody mary glasses. So, someone who lives in the neighborhood and would normally frequent you, too bad? You guys left a bad taste in our mouth over this one.
A great spot for brunch that I enjoy every time I go. Never had bad service, or a meal I disliked. I only gave it 4 stars because I havent tried anything besides brunch yet, but this rating will be updated when I do.
Great food just watch out for the lantern flus because if they land on ur food you cant sent it back or get a refund. Great drinks also
I went here last month with a friend and they were closing early. So it was real quick. But I have been here before with dinner and drinks and it was smashing.. Enjoyed. I hope the renovations are complete so we wint be rushed out like bandits!
Food is really good. although, ive been coming for years and they really do need to change up their menu, nothing really ever new to eat. service is alright but when its busy the service sucks badly and their servers come and go so theres always is a new person who is pretty clueless
Food and staff were great. Service was A1 and the wait staff was super professional and friendly. Will definitely make the trip here again.
The service and the food was excellent we were there celebrating a friends birthday lovely atmosphere really enjoyed myself and it was my first time there and Ill definitely be going back
I ordered the Gnocchi and Gorgonzola Cream for myself, but when the food came out I wanted to share the dish with my vegetarian boyfriend. I couldnt recall every ingredient in the dish that was listed on the menu, so I asked the waitress if it was vegetarian. She said she wasnt sure and would ask the chef. She came back within a few minutes and said it was 100% vegetarian. After he ate about half the plate, he saw something in it that didnt seem right. It was panchetta, which is Italian bacon. Either the waitress lied or the chef lied, and I am disgusted that they were willing to feed the dish to someone that doesnt eat meat. I was asking on his behalf. Its not as though they would have needed to remake the dish. I would have just not shared it. Despicable employees.
I bring my daughters to Chestnut Grill often for brunch. The food is delicious and plenteous. The price is right. Everyone is kind and accommodating. Carmen is one of our favorite servers.
The food is good. The atmosphere pleasant. I have dined there numerous time and enjoyed each experience.
Great atmosphere, food is really good and fresh. Nice pour on the drinks and everyone on the staff is friendly. Definitely a place with regulars. #drinkoutside #datenight
Ive often eaten at the Chestnut Hill Grill and every time I do it leaves me wanting. This past Thursday was absolutely awful I put in my order at about 6: 45 and was not served my dinner until nearly 8 the bartender was way too busy with no help and the service was awful the food was lukewarm when it came out the risotto was cold itll probably take me another 3 months before I go back there again.
Great food and amazing service. They always deliver a superb experience and I will continue visit when Im in the area!
Mixed review. Some dishes were delicious like the calamari, but some like the steak and ceaser salad not so good. we dif feel rushed and pressured to leave, although we were not asked to leave
Facility is nice and clean but this area has problems with finding parking on a busy lunch time. My company had a business training/meeting and I was 30 min late because I couldnt find parking.
Outdoor dining in this time of Covid-19 was spacious. The menu still had all of the favorites. Loved the place.
If youre looking for a quick lunch after shopping on the Germantown Avenue strip, Chestnut Grill is the place to go. The food is great and the location is perfect. The atmosphere inside is intimate and cozy. I prefer to sit it outside and people watch!
I was just there today. This may seem petty, but I have one question. Why do you settle for tasteless tomatoes from your supplier? Its the same problem all over the city. Not just eating establishments, but supermarkets and even produce stores. A ripe, slightly chilled, juicy tasty tomato is a simple pleasure that has become a rarity. So I say this with all respect...start to raise a ruckus when they try to unload those tasteless hot house tomatoes on you. Theyre just unacceptable.
Customer Service is excellent. Good is delicious
Hi Greg (the owner),I hope you had a better evening than my mother, boyfriend, and I had at your restaurant. We were enjoying our second round of drinks and awaiting dessert after a delicious meal when you rudely interrupted us. You offered no courtesies such as hello or how is your meal?. Instead, you proceeded to tell us that you needed to flip the table so that the restaurant could serve more patrons because your wait staff needs tips to pay rent. When my mother informed you that we were not done our meal, you essentially repeated yourself verbatim.Greg, here are a few things to consider. Firstly, if you are so concerned about your waitstaffs ability to pay rent, how about you pay them a living wage? That way you dont need to harass paying costumers that up until your tactless intervention were enjoying their evening.How long have you worked in the restaurant industry? If I had to guess, Id say less than a day because you have no clue how to speak to costumers. Thats a shame because the food and staff (shoutout to our server Jeff, who rocks) are pretty cool. Since its your first day on the job, I am happy to give you free advice, no tip required. Harassing and guilting customers into giving up a table before their meal is over is not a good idea. I know, I know. Thats intuitive for most people. But occasionally people forget. I hope you dont.
What has changed at the Chestnut Hill Grill?I have eaten there for many years. I almost always get the Mussels.Tonight I ordered the Mussels and they were giant sized, tough and sandy. They used to be small, delicate and delicious. I also ordered a house salad. It came with rotten lettuce.What a disappointing meal.Other restaurants in Chestnut Hill beckon.
The food was good. The waitress was very nice.
Delicious food, ample menu variety, sandwiches, burgers, salads, entrees, a nice sidewalk and porch dining, reasonable prices, good service.
I went there and got the wings with Buffalo sauce on them and I got food poisoning food was cold very uncooked and all out just bad 👎
The food is great. Love the out door staffs are also nice and welcoming.
Great food, drinks and outdoor dining, we would highly recommend it. A special thanks to Susan a great hostess.
We had an amazing experience and the food was really good! The service was good and I enjoyed my experience there! Would definitely have to come again!
Beautiful spot to have lunch and dinner. Staff is friendly and the portions are good. Had a huge chicken salad. Nice and fresh.
Loved the food and service was average which isnt a bad thing. Ambiance was pretty nice we have been here on more than one occasion.
The Salmon was cooked extremely rare. We requested that it be cooked through. Consequently, the chef just tossed the same slightly eaten salmon back on the plates. Most restaurants would have given you a new piece of salmon. Tacky.
Perfect night to eat on the porch. Great service and good food.
Manhattan Clam Chowder is amazing! Who am I kidding... Everything is amazing! Delicious food and even better drinks! Thank you!
One of my favorite places in Chestnut Hill. Love sitting on the porch. The food and drinks are always tasty and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Pretty good. Food was nice. Was there for lunch on a weekday. Service a little slow, but understandable. I would try it again.
The place was very nice. Need handicapped access to the downstairs but the food was excellent. The catfish wrap is delicious
The food was very delicious everything was on point very quiet very romantic setting and I thought I wouldnt give it a five-star its not worth 5 stars its a 10 star restaurant basically a great place to take a date your wife girlfriend to eat and appreciate good quality food
Good food, good service, fair prices.Definitly recommend for a Saturday or Sunday lunch.
Great place, great food, and great atmosphere. The lamb cheeseburger is amazing, coconut shrimp is amazing, and the lamb lollipops are phenomenal.
Great outdoor seating options. Food options are good, but not great or exciting. Food tastes good and service was good.
Well it was fun to sit in the colorful chairs, and view the waterfall but; the Restuarant is only open 3 days a week. I think check before you take a trip there.
Delicious lunch! Fast service. Will definitely be back.
Very good food. Bruschetta and catfish appz were excellent. Baby lamb was nicely prepared. Service was fine.
Great service especially given the circumstances. Great food and quick lunch. Thanks for the delicious food
Always a pleasure when we visit,food delicious and our waitress TaNaya gave us excellent service.
Never had a bad meal or bad expirence. Great drinks, excellent food and awesome service. If you havent been, you need to go!
This is a nice, friendly place. Always good for lunch. The food isnt great, but its good, and reasonably priced.
Wish I could say 5 star but its not consistent. I still eat there alot do I would recommend it. Nice weekend brunch.
Food was pretty good. Servers need to be trained a little more, but I guess that comes with experience.
Very good service. Food was delicious. Loce the outdoor seating. Excellent dinner location.
Food was great and the atmosphere was even better! Will be back!
Greating was pleasant. Preparation of the meal, was supreber. Service was peaceful and calm, and great.
Nice place to grab a quick coffee, and a snack. They also sell hot soup in the cold weather. The staff are always friendly, and helpful.
Chicken somewhat rubbery on chicken caesar salad. Portion on large salad limited. Overall average bar and grill. Service was good, though.
Loved it. Nice menu. First time there.i am bad with names, sorry dont remember servers name. But, she was great.
Food is excellent. Had a delicious cucumber martini. Ambience on the patio is perfect for a summer night.
Food wasnt great but the service and atmosphere was. My servers were awesome
The food was delicious.. I would recommend to friends and family..
Excellent food. Neat ambience. But if another table is loud, you cant hear your own conversation.
I really like the atmosphere. The young man whos the bartender is really nice and the food and drinks are great.
Awesome place to eat! This was my first visit and I can assure you that I will return with my family.
Had the Asian Shrimp Noodle. It was great... Try ing the lamb burger next time... it seems like everyone was ordering that.
Been here a couple times. Food was okay, service was okay. But for the price, Id expect much better.
Had a pretty good dinner with my husband. 😍 Downstairs is romantical.
This spot is good! Good prices, large dishes and the staff are constantly kind.
Food is ok, but sitting outside at a table overlooking the foot traffic on a summer late afternoon with a drink is a pleasant experience.
I love the ambiance of the lower level, and the chatty environment of the upper level. The food is always very, very delicious.
Good food, attentive service and pleasant atmosphere.
The baby lamb chops and risotto were excellent. The peach pecan pie was awesome.
Great food & service. Attended a birthday brunch; truly wonderful.
Waiter wasnt the best or the brightest but i always leave a tip no matter what
I asked tgat my burger come well done. It was close to rare. Had to cook at home.
Great food and service. If its nice out please sit outside,looking out onto Germantown ave is so nice.
Service was very, very slow. Ha dc to ask twice for my drink. Table next to us had the same problem. This restaurant has really gone down hill.
The food was decent. Wine by the glass is overpriced. No more mussels on the menu.
Food was phenomenal as this is my second time here. The first time I was here, I didnt have the best server but my second time my server Qwame was amazing.
The outdoor seating is very nice. The food was amazing!
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-26Me and my mom went for lunch and it was a great experience. It’s two levels and outside seating. It was cold so we didn’t get to sit outside. The downstairs dining doesn’t have bathrooms or great cell service the staff informed us. We sat on the main level. The server was nice. Food came out hot and was oh so good. My mom never had catfish and had ordered the tacos and didn’t like the texture of the fish so they were great offering her other options. I can’t wait to go back for dinner and happy hour. Mussels and entres are available after 4.
Review №2
2021-10-20Always amazing! Ultimate Burger one of my favorites. Mom had Petite New Zealand Lambchops appetizer. We were able to relax and enjoy the outdoor ambience. Thumbs up again!! Thanks for a really enjoyable afternoon and late lunch!! Highly recommend this place!
Review №3
2022-07-08Amazing appetizers and tasty drinks are being made at Chestnut Grill. Get down there and try out the buffalo wings, lamb chops and garlic mussels. Prepare yourself for a party in your mouth, yes it’s that Good. On to the desserts I tried the Pecan Pie with Vanilla Ice cream it was love at first bite. The gooey filling crispy crust and sweetness is so yummy. This place is a must try.
Review №4
2021-08-31Waitress Ashley was EXCELLENT!! Shes meant to deal with people and the food was awesome...they did a few different things to the outside, nice improvement! great time all around.. definitely will return 👍🏽
Review №5
2022-07-01This was a nice little restaurant! The food was good, and our server was friendly. The prices are a little high, but nothing too crazy. I got the chicken sandwich with mango coleslaw because I thought that sounded interesting; it was very tasty. The fries also had a nice seasnoning. The portions of the salads were nice, so at least it justifies the price a little. We were a party of four around mid afternoon visiting the area and we wanted a late lunch. They werent very busy since it was around 3pm and they sat us downstairs. The atmosphere was so nice! Cute blue glass ceiling lights hung above every table. Overall, it was a nice meal. I can imagine they get busy for dinner because its a nice place to enjoy a quiet good dinner with a pretty good variety of food options including vegetarian options. Would consider visiting again!
Review №6
2022-06-08Went for some munchies and beer for my birthday tonight. Fabulous! Wanted a low key evening. Sat outside on a nice crisp evening and had great service from our young waitress. Ordered mussels which were perfectly steamed and floating in the most amazing broth. Coconut shrimp was perfect. Beer was tasty. All went well. Will definitely dine here again soon.
Review №7
2022-06-20Used to LOVE this place. Patronized for over 10 yrs. Went there yesterday and it was okay to disappointing. Times change and staff, ESPECIALLY the cooks AND bartenders have. I get it. But my cocktail REALLY sucked. It was a whiskey sour. Hard to mess up. My appetizer NEVER showed up. My salad tasted good BUT I DIDNT finish it because I found a long brown hair in it. I probably will NEVER return. I gave 3 stars in MEMORY of what used to be and because COVID destroyed most quality customer service oriented businesses so I get that its going to take A WHILE before things truly get better. I wish you luck!
Review №8
2022-02-24Good food. Had the veggies burger . well cooked . french fries were crispy. Had the dessert. The pecan crusted peach pie with ice cream tasty but very sweet. I enjoyed my late lunch. This place was highly recommended by locals
Review №9
2022-06-06The food was very good. Jumbo coconut shrimp-yes please!!
Review №10
2022-05-14Everything that I ordered was delicious. The hot food was hot and the cold food was cold. There were 9 of us and everyone was pleased. The service was impeccable. Dirty dishes were periodically removed without being asked, we didnt have to wait for the checks or the to go boxes and bags. Very good dining experience.