been going to the chestnut hill grill for over 10 years. pretty historic place too. for you painting aficionados out there, paul rickert did a series of water painting of the chestnut hill area and used the hotel as a backdrop in one.
get the napa wings, mussels, and go with whatever for the entree. should be happy. my fiance, who has also been going for over 10 years loves their balsamic salad dressing. she tries to get there recipe but they wont give it up. so they sell it to us in a container to take home, lol.
I enjoy the food here, it is not sophisticated but it is well prepared. The seasoning is always mild so you won't be surprised but you might be a little bored. I have always had good service, although the bar is slow so ask for that dinner drink well in advance. Dinner, drinks and dessert will run about a hundred dollars. This is why I come away disappointed. The food is just not that interesting or creative. Go to Campbell's instead.
Review Source:I was walking the dogs and smelled hamburgers on the grill. My neighbor, Anderson Delone, was sitting on his deck and suggested the Chestnut Hill Grill. I was surprised to find that it was the restaurant in the Hotel and it was kinda hidden past the quiet lobby. Nice bar atmosphere, good menu, great prices.
A loud talker in the bar area (I agreed with everything she had to say - I just couldn't hear my husband) made the eating area downstairs more attractive. Our waitress was eager to please and gave good advice.
We loved our burgers which were so large I just finished the second half of mine for lunch. Super tomato slice in April! And brie cheese and onion rings are great additions! Definitely a place we will revisit.
The only issue was that we were brought a different beer than the one we ordered (because the bartender thought we would enjoy this one more). It was kinda strange, but the beer was good, so we rolled with it. Then we were charged extra for a "featured" beer that wasn't on the menu we had ordered from. Wished I had simply said, "No - we'll pay for the one we ordered since there was no indication upon delivery that the one we were given would be more." We are very generous tippers, and that little up-sale cost her more than the difference, sad to say. Next time . . .
The Chestnut Grille is a great neighborhood restaurant to go to when you want good food & don't want to be in the poor house. I go when I don't feel like cooking. What you always get is CONSISTANCY. Its good to go out to your neighborhood restaurant and the hostess, bar keep, and waiters all know or recognize you.
Favorites: All the soups (period! End of story)
         Salads! They have Caesar topped with great things
         sandwiches: Chicken salad on TOASTED WALNUT RAISIN BREAD OMG!
         Burgers and fries YUM
         Appetizers: Lamb chops
         Grilled trout!
         Dessert:  PEACH PIE TO DIE FOR(caramelized pecans w/vanilla ice cream
These are just MY favorites. I've never had anything I didn't like here. Consistency!
Chestnut Grill is very popular, and rightfully so. But it seems like the kind of place people aren't willing to wait for. When we arrived last Saturday night, the hostess told us it would be a 30 minute wait. Enough people ahead of us decided to leave that our wait was much, more shorter. I can't say I blame them for leaving, though -- there is no place to wait on your table if the weather isn't nice enough to be outside.
Outside is my favorite place to sit, so I'm more likely to frequent Chestnut Grill in the warmer months. When you enter, you go up a few steps to the front (side?) door in an alley off Germantown Ave. There's a bar and a few booths "upstairs," but most of the seating is downstairs. Although they do a good job making it feel welcoming, I can't help but feel like I'm underground. I can't say I like it.
The food is good, and the few vegetarian selections are tasty. I typically get the veggie burger or the grilled vegetable wrap in naan. You can choose fries or fruit as a side, so this isn't exactly a healthy menu. But the fries are delicious; they have extra batter on them and the portions are more plentiful than necessary.
I've always been impressed with the service, which I think is necessary for this place to be successful. Otherwise I wouldn't pay the price or sit in the dungeon. But I know I can take the old folks out to Chestnut Grill and have a nice evening we all can agree on.
Chestnut Grill is a great spot on the Hill and I'm glad it's around.
The food is really tasty (I especially recommend the brie!) and while it might be a bit more expensive than some around, I would say it's worth it.
The decor is great and unique. It has a cozy feel to it. If you are on a date I'd recommend sitting downstairs, you'll have a bit more privacy.
The service hasn't always been the best for me, but it has never been terrible.
What really can make Chestnut Hill Grill an awesome experience is sitting out on the newly renovated porch seating. On a cool day or warm night it can be especially romantic.
I went to the Chestnut Grill expecting an average meal, but I was pleasantly surprised with this place! I must admit, as I approached the restaurant, I thought "is this place even open?" I guess because it's too cold to eat outside it looked pretty dead and uninviting. Once inside though, it was very nice. The bar upstairs was pretty busy and looked like a nice place to grab some drinks, but we headed downstairs to get a table. It's nicely decorated with a small, cozy vibe. I was pretty surprised how busy it was. Luckily we got the last table.
Started off with the Coconut Shrimp , and they were amazing! Perfectly cooked with just the right flavor, and HUGE! The dipping sauce that came with the shrimp was excellent and really complimented the coconut flavor. For my main dish I had the Grilled Trout. I can't say I was as impressed with my main dish. It wasn't bad at all, just kind of...boring. It literally tasted like it was just a grilled piece of fish (as the name implies, right?), but I was expecting some more flavor from it. The same goes for the rice and spinach it was laying on...not much flavor there.
I also got a taste of the Eastern Shore Crab Cakes. Delicious! Nice and crispy on the outside, warm and full of crab meat on the inside with sweet corn and pepper sauce, and roasted vegetables. Probably the best crab cakes I've had!
Drink wise, they had a good beer selection but your pretty standard stuff for the most part. I might have tried the Pumpkin Pie Martini...it wasn't mine, I swear. I'm a guy, I drink black coffee and whiskey. Ok, that's a lie. But seriously, the Pumpkin Pie Martini wasn't mine...but it was really good! Service was great too. Waitress was very friendly and prompt. I will definitely return to this place!
The Chestnut Hill Hotel's adjoining cafe only adds more to the newly renovated facade of the hotel. My mother and I went to eat here on a beautiful summer night while residing at the hotel. The outdoor seating is perfect to sit and enjoy your food and conversation while watching the residents of chestnut hill walk by with dogs and children.
My mother ordered the Thai shrimp noodle salad and I ordered a roasted
pear and fennel salad and a side of roasted vegetables. First, the food is absoultely beautiful. This obviously gives it wonderful appeal.
The Thai salad only had 4 shrimp, but they were large and well seasoned. The pear salad had a wonderful sweetness to it that left no need for dressing. Additionally, they were more than accommodating in providing a hardboiled egg instead of blue cheese. The roasted vegetables were a bit oily, but were cooked so well that they were magazine photo perfect in appearance.
Overall, the service provided was pleasant and quick with fairly great food. It's understandable why this location is always filled with customers.
This is one of my go to restaurants when I'm by myself and want to enjoy being alone. The atmosphere is just what I need sometimes, quaint and peaceful. At times it can get noisy but, remember it does have a bar. Â The outside seating is pleasant especially on a summer's night. You can eat, drink and people watch. The food is always good but the menu is boring. It's the same ole same ole, year after year. The one good thing is, their predictable. The salmon, crab cakes, and pasta dish are my favorite entree choices. I always order the garden salad with the balsamic vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is too die for. This is a great place to eat at alone or with friends.
Review Source:In a nice part town of Philly, it was breezy, delightful, and fun to have join friends and family to dine out in a lovely sidewalk patio of Chestnut Grill. J, our server was friendly, attentive, and happy to serve us, a party of 7. We love the American food, burgers, sandwiches, salads and fries, and the lively atmosphere of people passing by, children looking at the balloons, and the tolerable noises of our location. We did not mind others as we were minding our food and our conversation. This place is where you want to be when you come to Chestnut Hill, especially in the summer so you can enjoy the outdoor setting. The Grill is annex to Chestnut Hotel.
Review Source:While visiting relatives in Phi we came here for dinner a couple times in Sep 06 & Aug 08 since it was convenient & just around the corner from where I was staying. Food was tasty & good value for the money. Atmosphere & ambience very comfortable & relaxing. Really enjoyed dining here but didn't get around to visiting again in subsequent visits to Phi. Look forward to having dinner here again next time I'm in town.
Review Source:Since I wrote my last review, I've eaten here several times and had really good experiences. I haven't had the brunch, but dinners and lunches have been good, and there's no better place in the area for al fresco dining, especially on a warm spring evening. Service seemed to have also improved.
I'm glad, because I love supporting local restaurants, not chains.
I've never done breakfast here, but lunch seems to be better than other reviews suggest that breakfast is. Â The nachos are actually worth getting, in contrast to most places which have them on the menu. Â However, the sandwiches are definitely the highlight, with good bread and fresh ingredients, last time I checked in at least.
The service isn't extraordinary but was quick enough, and a weekday lunch is generally not busy. Â It seems to be a great place to meet for working lunch, I've seen it done more than once while there with friends. Â The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed both in and outside the building.
I'd almost rate it a four, but the food, while good, just isn't amazing enough. Â A pleasant lunch place, but perhaps a little expensive for what it actually offers.
Came here for brunch this past weekend had the following:
Coffee-good!
Passion Mimosa-Passion Fruit Juice+Champagne=one happy girl!
Brioche French Toast: Delicious
Coconut Shrimp-Superb (although they need to find a different dipping sauce recipe)
Turkey and Brie on Multigrain Croissant: MEH. There was a funny taste to the meat, and I didn't finish my sandwich (and I ALWAYS finish sandiwches).
I would return, but next time I will try something else.
My girlfriend would kill me if she saw me give this place this low of a rating, because she loves it, but I'm just not that big of a fan. Â
It's certainly not awful or anything, and it deserves points for being a local institution in a cool building and a nice neighborhood. Â It's just that I've been a few times for brunch, and not really been that impressed. Â The downstairs room can feel cold, and the service not the best, as though you get lost and forgotten easily down there. Â The brunch menu is nothing out of the ordinary, as the offerings are your kind of standard breakfast fare (save for a usually very good pancake special). Â The last time I went, the food was served a little cold, though that doesn't seem to happen often. Â
Overall, OK place, but there are much better options in the area.
Good Service and OK Food. We ordered Coconut Shrimps for app and Home Style Beef Brisket and Grilled Trout. Trout was MEH..... cuz of  sundried tomato pesto on top of the overcooked fish. I just wished that the tomato pesto had more flavor to it. Beef Brisket was pretty good - with mash potato and grilled vegi.
They seem to have pretty good happy hour. Maybe you can try the happy hour. ;)
I must say, when I first drove by Chestnut Grill & Sidewalk Cafe, the curb appeal was there; it's in the perfect spot to sit on the sidewalk or the porch with a drink in hand and people watch til your eyes are shot. Â I couldn't wait to try it!
I actually waited until a special occasion because I was pretty sure that this place was fit for such. Â Goodness gracious, I was wrong. Â We were seated downstairs, in what looked like an old cellar turned into bar extension. Â It's certainly a more casual restaurant than I'd anticipated.
The service was fine- there when you need 'em, but not hovering over dinner. Â The menu was quite forgettable. Â I ordered the chicken marsala, which honestly tasted like it'd been frozen and popped in the microwave. Â My husband had a burger, described as "okay". Â
The real fun of the night began shortly after we left the restaurant, when we both got sick and had to cut the evening short. Â Considering that the only thing we ate in common that day was at THIS RESTAURANT and our symptoms matched... it seems fair enough to blame the food. Â I wrote the restaurant afterword to inform them of our food poisoning, along with a copy of our receipt. Â ....It's 6 months later and I still haven't heard a peep.
You can rest assured, I will not be returning for round 2.
Four stars for fries - hooray! Â I ordered a burger medium-well with just lettuce, tomato, onion, and provolone cheese. Â They offer a side of fries or fruit salad. Â Despite my wannabe diet, I chose the fries, and I definitely made the right choice. Â The fries were so good I almost forgot I had a burger on the plate! Â My friend ordered the crab cake sandwich and I used his Cajun aioli for dipping - so good.
The burger was average, I didn't taste any sort of seasoning in the beef so it was a little boring for my taste. Â For $9, I expected better. Â The burger alone was 3 stars, but the fries pushed my vote to 4. Â Definitely worth checking out if you're in the Chestnut Hill area!
If it's nice out, definitely eat outside. Â Otherwise, there is a bar on the first floor, and additional restaurant seating underground.
Met some friends here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. We arrived at 4:30 just in time for their happy hour at the bar. I had a glass of white wine and the boyfriend and I split a plate of phenomenal calamari. Our friends were a little late arriving and then we spent another ten minutes sorting out our bill which was completely messed up, so by the time we were seated it was after 5:30 and the dinner specials were no longer offered. We ordered some more calamari and coconut shrimp to start. I had the Tuna Nicoise Salad, and was pleasantly surprised when asked how I wanted it done (usually when I order this out, it's either too rare or overcooked), and it was pretty decent. Most of us ordered salad, the boyfriend ordered steak, and we were all duly impressed. One of my friends had her first ever Mojito and loved it.
Despite the hiccup with our bill (and a grumpy bartender), Chestnut Grill is solidly four stars, or four and a half stars if I could give it to them, just for being in Chestnut Hill.
The Grill is one of my favorite places on The Hill because I am guaranteed a great meal! The Mendocino chicken salad with sweet and sour dressing is one of my favorites and I've had their filet twice and it too is pretty great! One thing that I would suggest to not get is the calamari...you'll chew forever!!
Hit up the Grill for brunch on a Sunday and you'll also be pleased! Their brunch burrito is really tasty and they serve a pretty good cup of coffee. Service is always really good as well and it's nice to have the parking lot right behind the building!
This is a really nice spot that you might miss if you're driving down Germantown Ave. Â With the entrance on the side of the hotel, I'm sure many walk by without even knowing there is a restaurant there. Â They are missing out. Â Like most places in Chestnut Hill, all the food here tastes amazingly fresh. Â Whether you want a salad, appetizer, sandwich or entree, you can't go wrong at the Grill.
I recently yelped about another Chestnut Hill spot's wings, but I must say, the Napa wings at the Grill are my favorite in town. Â They are large, lightly coated in buffalo wing sauce, sprinkled with bleu cheese crumbles, and plated with a side of a delicious napa cabbage slaw/salad. Â I highly recommend them! Â I also loved the lemon caper chicken dinner entree I had. Â I've been craving capers since then. Â
So if you're on Germantown Ave in Chestnut Hill, don't miss the Chestnut Grill at the Chestnut Hill Hotel.
Chestnut Hill Grill & Sidewalk Cafe is a sweet place to spend lunch and or dinner thanks to their lovely outdoor seating as well as their cozy interior decor.
The 1st floor of the restaurant is relatively small, a couple tables and a bar area packed full of alcohol. Downstairs is where the space and coziness awaits. The area is dimly lit with warm colored walls that evoke a sense of comfort and relaxation.
The food selection is pretty nice for both lunch and dinner. I believe the last time I was there, I ordered the Alpine Chicken Sandwich, which was good in my book. I believe the time before I may have ordered either a burger or a steak or perhaps both (on separate occasions, of course...).
I like the service- the last time I came, we were a party of 10+ and they accommodated us very nicely and were able to get all our orders out in a timely manner.
I definitely like this place and am always open for coming back!
This has been my go-to place for a decade, whenever people come to town and want to get dinner before going to the Stagecrafters Theatre. Â Every time we go, every member of the party is very happy with their meal. Â I got the Kobe burger (only $10) and it was excellent.
Our waitress was very friendly and actively jogging to make sure all her tables were taken care of quickly.
Dependable good & interesting food.
My fiance and I couldn't decide where to get lunch so we decided to drive through Chestnut Hill and try to find a place. We spotted Solaris Grille but got an (amazing) parking spot right in front of Chestnut Grill. Taking it as an omen, we decided to eat there instead.
I'm so glad we did! It was a GORGEOUS afternoon so we were able to eat outside. My fiance got the Mendocino Grilled Chicken salad and I got the Fresh Salmon salad (we were having a big Italian meal for dinner and didn't want to fill up). My salmon filet was HUGE. Really juicy and flavorful. It was served with greens with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Nothing special on the greens but perfect for a light lunch. I didn't try the Mendocino salad but since the plate was scraped clean I'm going to assume it was enjoyed.
We rounded out our afternoon with a tour of the nearby farmer's market. There may have been dark chocolate and peanut butter gelato involved as an added bonus. :)
We will definitely be going back. I want to try the cajun catfish appetizer and I know my fiance will be all about the beef brisket sandwich when we aren't trying to preserve room in our stomachs for a big meal later. A great find!
There's something about Chestnut Hill that is so comforting, from it's cobble stone roads to it's quaint "towny" feeling in the middle of a city and a suburb. Not to mention the awesome scenery from the Fairmount Parks that surround it, it's kind of a gem, and definitely a place you should visit if you're in North West Philadelphia.
The Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe is a fusion of a fancy French restaurant, an Irish pub, and an Italian Bistro... haha, I know, ibut you'll see what I mean. You have both people who are overly dressed in suits and dresses, and then people like me  who show up in jeans a T and chucks, but nonetheless you don't feel singled out.
My favorite item was the ravioli apps, you literally get three squares, and when I saw it at first I was thinking, uh, is this a sampling? Haha! But you take one bite, it's sooo savory and tastey and I started to understand what some people said about the flavor overcoming quantity. Man, if all food was that tasty and you just savor each morsel, then we wouldn't we wouldn't be the fattest country in the world, haha!
Anyway, enjoy this gem of a place, in this gem of a "town". Bon Appetite!
I give CG&S a solid three stars.
I thought the up stairs was bright and open. An inviting bar with a few TVs dominates the main entrance. I've past by many times in nicer weather and the patio is always full. The downstairs is a bit "grotto" like with little dark nooks all around.
I found the service to be fine with the exception of my little quirk in actually liking ice in my iced tea. It is also possible she wrote our temperature request for our burgers wrong as both were much more under cooked than requested.
I enjoyed the blackened catfish strip appetizer very much, but I was also starving and would have probably finished a blacken shoe leather app. if placed in front of me. :) Seriously, they were cooked properly and I'd be interested in trying the full wrap offered.
As I mentioned before, our burgers, requested medium, came out a delicious warm, bloody red centered rare. I'm just TRYING to eat my meat cooked more for some forgotten "healthier" Â reason, so I had no issues with it...almost a happy mistake:) while my friend chose to eat around the center of her burger, leaving just the rarest parts in the middle on the plate.
I'd certainly return to try other menu items, preferably on the patio in better weather. If I'm in the neighborhood and craving a burger or creative sandwich, then I keep walking on up to McNally's :)
Food's pretty good, and pricing is reasonable. Â I go here when I want to have a decent beer and burger while strolling Chestnut Hill (Which I haven't been doing a lot of lately, a lot of banks there these days. Â The shopping is hurting there.). Â
The service is pretty good. Â They have one or two beers that I like, but not a great selection (I'm picky). Â I'd rather sit outside here when the weather is nice.
Sometimes there is a wait here, or it's crowded. Â In that case, I'd skip it. Â There are few other places of its caliber on the Hill.
On a gorgeous day this is the best place in Chestnut Hill to nibble on some food and have a refreshing beverage. I'm such a sucker for eating outside that even if the food weren't that good, I'd come back over and over again just so I can enjoy the cool breeze or blazing hot sun. Or both.
I usually get the same thing over and over again (yes, I'm that kind of girl), and here it's the chicken salad sandwich with some mighty tasty fries. Bonus points for not only having honey mustard (the only thing besides mayonnaise that I will dip them into) but having good honey mustard that doesn't make me gag. You'd be surprised how hard it is to find the perfect blend - I'm still searching. And you know I'll let you know when I find it.
At any rate, this was the perfect lunch spot to spend some quality time with my dear pal and puzzle piece Leash. We pretended we were in Paris (request a table on the alley if you want a little more privacy and less fumes from Germantown Ave.). Alas, it was an imaginary trip. But it was a lovely day anyway. Do give it a try.
Find the Chestnut Grill & Sidewalk Cafe next to the Chestnut Hill Hotel. (From the hotel lobby you can actually walk into the Grill.) On the ground floor, there's comfortable and intimate seating by their bar (yes, alcohol is served). It's usually crowded, so you might have to go with their downstairs seating in their stylish basement. I've done so twice; I personally enjoy the wine cellar feel.
Chestnut Grill's bread is bought from a local bakery. Their food isn't shabby, with ample serving sizes. I've enjoyed their burgers (slightly burnt but delicious), fries, wings (fun, not spicy) and salads. I'm dead inside (heh), and always appreciate more spices, but all the same, I also appreciate a well-flavored meal. For dessert I tried a tasty, tasty, tasty key lime pie, baked in-house.
Service is fine, prices aren't obscenely outrageous, and credit cards are accepted. Go for good, solid food!
Some friends and I, in Philly for the day to scout a location for a project, ate at this establishment for brunch. Â We were seated promptly and took a quick look at the menu. Â There were some interesting options, from omelets to salads, burgers to sandwiches. Â
Overall the food was quite good, and the price was incredibly reasonable, at least to this New Yorker's wallet. Â The service was great as well. Â They accommodated our request for a rush on our food as we were tight for time. Â
Without knowing much about Philly and it's various restaurants, I have to say Chestnut Grill was worth the stop - that is, if you happen to be in the area.
A pleasant eatery with a cozy feel. The indoor seating provides you with  sufficient intimacy while on a date.  Out door patio is great for people watching. To my surprise a basic burger and fry selection was a home run. Crispy fries juicy burger, affordable price.  You really can't beat it.
Review Source:I can't say enough good things about this place. Â Great food - the Cajun Catfish Fingers & Pot Stickers are amazing. Â From burgers to entrees, the food is all great and reasonably priced. Â However, I will say, as someone who has been on many first dates here, don't order the pasta in the pesto sauce! Â You'll be worrying about pesto in your teeth for the whole meal! Â It has a nice bar area albeit limited seating and a free parking lot is in the back. Â It's a great place to go in the summertime because they have outdoor seating on their wraparound porch. Â It's the perfect place to people watch in Chestnut Hill. Â There are no reservations, so be prepared for about a 30-40min wait during the summer or on the weekends. Â
Whatever you do, you must try the Tollhouse Pie!
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