What ingredient must be included on my top ten salad list? It's always beets! The Golden Beets with Arugula and Warm Goat Cheese salad is a favorite of mine at Chestnut Grill & Sidewalk Café, especially for summer porch dining. Roasted golden beets, peppery arugula, and a crispy exterior, creamy, goat cheese crouton creates a great mix of flavors and textures, with candied walnuts and a bright lemon vinaigrette adding just the right touch. Easy, fresh, and always enjoyable, with consistently good service, a great happy hour, and some of the best people watching on the Ave. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This salad hits all the notes. Not much can top the setting of a shade covered two-top, book in one hand, and delish mouthful of healthy-ish yum.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

While in Philly we enjoyed our lunch here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was cool and decor was upscale modern[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]Food was well prepared. My Mediterranean salad was thoughtfully prepared, all ingredients were fresh and dressing was light full of flavor. The other dishes which were the petit lamb chops were grilled perfectly; tender and juicy. DELISH The server was also our barista and made one of the best iced caramel coffees ever. This visit made my day. TY Chestnut Hill Staff read more

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Glad I popped in to the Chestnut Hill Grill while in the area! The staff continue to be attentive, the food is consistently yummy and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is still relaxed and chill![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Chestnut Hill Grill continues to be a neighborhood gem! read more

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Food is always quite good. Service varies among staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A really nice place to go have a quiet dinner with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is one of my favorite places. Parking: a private lot in the back, which is small and fills up full or the side street with metered parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere; very loud[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service: I've been coming for years to this location and I've never had a bad server. Whether I've sat at the bar & at the tables upstairs, which I prefer because you do get a signal up there, If you are seated in the basement, know that the service is a little sketchy down there. I always get the Asian noodle salad with chicken I believe it is called and it is so delicious!!! The only thing is, I wish they would give you more noodles and a little more chicken. it's one of my favorites. The other thing that I love to get and I'm not sure if it's stillon the menu, is the catfish tenders. Oh I've also gone during happy hour. They have some pretty good deals. Their burgers are good. Overall, I always enjoy my experience with dining here and will continue to go back. read more

Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A cute and intimate spot with a cozy atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was just as impressive--friendly and attentive staff made the experience even better. The lamb chops are my favorite--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Highly recommend! read more

Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Overall 4+ stars, I typically really enjoy both the food and the service. Would appreciate it if they would update the kitchen hours on the website. Drive 30 minutes to get there last night, only to be told(not very nicely) that the kitchen had closed 4 minutes earlier at 8:45. The website states: Monday - Thursday | 11am-10pm Friday - Saturday | 11am-11pm Sunday | 10:30am-9pm read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Another fab summer of 2024 Alfresco-friendly dining, this time at the Chestnut Hill Grill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of my favorite places to eat when I visit my family is Philly. It's still summer, but I love the cooler temperatures that usher in fall. I had a perfect day except for a breeze that kept taking my napkin off my lap. My menu choices: I had a glass of Prosecco with the Golden Beets Arugula Goat Cheese salad. I liked that the goat cheese was like a tot you could eat if you wanted, not all over the salad. Sometimes, I have a love-hate relationship with cheese. Finally, I didn't feel guilty about sharing Italian lemon cake [[HIGHLIGHT]]I must comment on how pretty the annuals still look at the near end of summer; this lovely array made my alfresco dining experience lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The hostess welcomed me with a smile and escorted me to a table along Germantown Ave. My partner and I enjoyed lunch on a beautiful sunny warm Thursday afternoon. I ordered the wings, he ordered the coconut shrimp, and we shared a side of fries. We each washed it down with a cold beer. The service was good. The food was good and we wouldn't mind returning to try another item on the menu that's served after 4pm. read more

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Donte was the worst server ever, we called him over a couple times at table and he blankly ignored us me and my wife. And then we specifically asked not to put lemon in my wife's drink since she is allergic to it. He was absolutely rude and had a moto tone, not making us feel welcomed or comfortable while he served our food. 1 star I hope he gets fired. read more

We have lunched here three times. The food and service were great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting on the porch on a sunny fall day is the best.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ideal spot conveniently located in the Chestnut Hill Hotel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fish tacos are ALWAYS on point. I can count on getting something delicious every time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect for a quick date night or lunch with the girls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their cocktails are also divine. Cosmos especially. Service is expedient without sacrificing quality. read more

Staff was kind but food was very very mid. Went with 2 others and we all got different dishes and felt the same.

We walked in hungry and excited to try someplace new in Chestnut Hill. We'd always driven by and seen happy customers on the outdoor seating area and decided that that would be us for the day! After looking at the extensive menu, we ordered a slew of snacks: coconut shrimp, wings and hummus to start as appetiser. The breading on the coconut shrimp was great, flakes of coconut with a crispy skin had a great *crunch* to it. The hummus was tasty and flavorful--it was on a bed of zucchini with olives and soaked with oil (yum!). The wings were only alright, accompanied with blue cheese dipping sauce. For the main courses, we ordered the chicken salad sandwich, the fried chicken crispy sandwich, caesar salad with salmon on top and the chicken parm. The chicken parm was good flavorful and would order again. Probably would not order the rest again. The chicken sandwich-I was not a fan of the mangos and slaw combo. The dressing/sauce was good but the chicken was also dry-it was more breading than anything. The fries were good--big, potatoey wedges. The Caesar dressing was very anchovy-y and the salmon was also dry. Our server was nice. However, the food took a long while for us to get. There was a big delay and our server had said it was because of a large party downstairs. It took us about 40 minutes to get our appetizers before we even got our entrees. Because we waited so long, we lost our appetites. We sat outside it was it had just rain so it was a good mix of humid and warm. The inside area is dark and intimate. They have an upstairs area with a bar and tables. The downstairs area was very wine-cellar/cave-esque almost like a basement. Another patron had told me to next time get the lamb chops--she travelled from New Jersey just for the lamb chops so any indication of how good it is that will likely be what we order next visit. read more

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FIREEEEEEEEE! i got the lamb burger!!!!!! i finished it in like 2 minutes. so freaking amazing. i would get another one. my mom got the lamb chops and those were good too. also got the clothes pin drink.and the service was great read more

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This is a cute restaurant grille conveniently connectted to a small boutique hotel. A friend of mine loves this place and always tells me I need to try. It's a great place for lunch. Not a ton of options but a variety nonetheless. I highly recommend the coconut shrimp. Very tasty. The Grilled Petite Lamb Chops with an arugula salad were good but SO SMALL. You only get three so definitely not worth the $19. You can skip those. read more

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A visit to one of my all time favorites in the neighborhood did not disappoint! Plenty of outdoor seating let's you soak in a beautiful day in the shade. The draft list is even better than ever, with some stunningly great beers. Lunch treats on the recent trip included the chicken salad on a stunning raisin walnut bread and fries. The fries here are the bomb. The veggie panini was excellent with a thin crust and the slaw is no mayo, hint of Asian sweetness that is perfect on a sunny afternoon. Paired with a hazy IPA. read more

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My first visit to this, the restaurant of the Chestnut Hill Hotel. Was happy to find a place open on a Monday for lunch. Was immediately seated downstairs. The bar and dining area upstairs had a warm, homey look to it. Service was excellent, and food overall looked to be good. But I was very disappointed with the veggie burger. A very perfunctory exercise of serving a the generic frozen burger, with not much attention to the bun/bread. One little pickle slice on the side? Perhaps this is their idea of insulting the vegetarians. I had asked for onion, but it wasn't included. I mean, you do have to dress these things up a bit, and no effort was made in that direction. The fruit salad on the side was completely unripe, not ready to be served. Very disappointing lunch. The other items at our table (nachos, for example) looked much better, however, so I think it's fair to keep this at 3 stars. read more

People always miss great dining experiences by skipping out on chestnut hill due to the location. This place is definitely worth the trip. It's in a quaint location and perfect spot to people watch. We enjoyed lunch outside and everything was fresh and came out quickly. The menu is a good variety of things for any type of eater. I'd recommend for lunch or dinner! read more

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Such a cute little place! Dined here with a friend of mines and we had a great time. Our server was Ethan, he was nice, and made sure we had what we needed. We sat in the bar area because the seating was filled outside--I'd recommend making a reservation if you have the chance as this place is very small. We started out with the vegetarian chili nachos which were fantastic! Then we shared the catfish wrap and shrimp risotto. The wrap was FIRE!!! The shrimp risotto was good too, but a little bit in the heavier side of things so I couldn't finish it after having everything else. Topped the evening off with the caramel pecan peach pie which I'm almost sure I'll be having dreams about. I will definitely be coming back here again. Thanks Chestnut Grill!! read more

Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe - Mango strawberry margarita with what WAS the catfish wrap lol - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love it here! I live super close and usually order the lamb burger because I already know how delicious it is. I decided to try something new when I went last night. We started with the nachos with veg chili. They were good and there were a lot of them but it wasn't your typical nachos appetizer set up where there are a ton of toppings. I ordered the shrimp risotto as my entree which was delicious. We got the toll house pie for dessert which was also really tasty. The service was great and they have an awesome outdoor dining setup! read more

Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe - Garlic Shrimp Risotto - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great ambience, love the location. Menu basic but well done, cocktails well done light in volume/size. Would return to enjoy the outside, "village" ambiance in warmer months. read more

I went here for happy hour 4-6 and was impressed. I had low expectation due to the ratings. I was skeptical about salmon spaghetti salad but surprisingly that was my favorite! Salmon was nicely seared and not overcooked, and worked well with the crunchy lettuce and noodles. Everything else was pretty average. I was a bit disappointed with my sirloin burger, it was very bland and nothing special. Otherwise I'm giving a 4 because of the ambiance, service and salad! read more

Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe - Asian Salmon Skewers, Wings - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place was awesome! I had the catfish wrap with fries. I didn't try anyone else's soup but it smelled amazing. Everyone said they were very pleased with their meals. And when I was looking at the menu I scoffed at the salmon salads price because normally you don't get enough salad. However I saw them bring it out to another table and it was enormous. Can't wait to go back and get it. Heaters out about the tables kept us comfortable. Wait staff was great. We got to hang out with what I assumed was the owner or general manager while we waited for a table. There is a little farmers market you can walk over to while you wait. We finished off the night with bread pudding and Lattes. read more

Went for lunch and was seated outside. Place looks nice and all. Took 15 minutes to be greeted after flagging down a server, who was friendly. Another 15 minutes to get our drinks which consisted of two iced teas and two sodas. After about 40 minutes of no food from time of order and asking for an update, we were brought 2 out of four dishes, one of which was not what we ordered. The other two dishes, which were a children's pasta and chicken tenders, were MIA. Our original server finally came back with some very dry pasta that looked to have been sitting for sometime in the kitchen. Still no chicken tenders or our other entrees. We asked to pay for our drinks and leave. They told us not to worry about paying and we left the restaurant without eating. Would not recommend based on service. Never tried the food. read more

Quick and dirty review - Came here to grab lunch and I have driven past this restaurant several times before actually stopping inside. Shoutout to our waiter Giancarlo (so?) who was super kind and very knowledgeable. I ordered the Caesar Salad w/ Shrimp. Nothing too exciting, pretty hard to mess up but very tasty and the shrimp were plump and delicious. Would 100% recommend getting the coconut shrimp as appetizer because they were bomb. You can see sone of the remains in the photos. Now my wife ordered the Chocken Salad which she rated as meh (6 out of 10). The raisin bread from the chicken salad was a little burnt and there was enough chicken salad to make several sandwiches. Again the food was solid and I will definitely come again for lunch. Happy eating read more

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The Chestnut Grill is an old Chestnut Hill standby. This is not a spectacularly creative eatery and def not gourmet ... yet it can serve up some tasty dishes and is most reliable. There is an upstairs bar and two dining rooms in the basement in a Ratskeller-like atmosphere. Chestnut Grill's most famous dining and drinking areas are however reserved for warmer weather and consist of an outdoor café on the porch of the old Chestnut Hill Hotel as well as outdoor tables on the attractive flower-adorned pathway leading to the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market. Indeed this is one of Philadelphia's prettiest and best outdoor spaces for eating. Now for the food. Happy Hour brings some good specials for $5 including the tasty loaded fries (I'm sure I took a few months off of my life eating these) and a solid sirloin burger. Other dishes we tried were a perfectly decent chicken parmesan, wonderful coconut shrimp, and a delicious spicy Asian chicken noodle salad (except it wasn't spicy - you have to add your own hot sauce.) Service was friendly and I have no doubt I will be back at Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Café at some point in time. read more

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When I crave roasted pear salad and goat cheese I head to Chesnut Grill. I discovered this great spot in 2004, and it has always been a great stopover when I'm in the Chesnut Hill area of Philadelphia. The food they offer is a vast array of standard American fare, but always served with a twist. My friend loves their burgers, while others enjoy their salmon!! The best part, in warmer weather you can enjoy a meal on their porch, while you watch the world go by. This restaurant is located in a great area to shop " small" vendors, who offer specialties. Go! Enjoy a day in this area and have a meal at The Chesnut Grill! read more

Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe - Best roasted pear salad with goat cheese and chicken ever!! Yummmmm! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow. Talk about a gem hidden in plain sight. My companion and I were staying at the Chestnut Hill Hotel, so we decided to try this restaurant for a quick lunch. We were seated at a booth next to the bar. She ordered the B & B Burger and I ordered the chicken flatbread spinach salad. She said the burger was one of the best she's had in her life. High praise! But let me tell you about my salad... holy smokes was this freaking delicious. The pickled red onion. The red pepper spread. The warm goat cheese. How the naan soaked up everything. I have been craving this salad from the moment I took my last bite. I NEED this salad again. We were so impressed with lunch we came back for dinner the next night. This time we were seated downstairs and were pleasantly surprised! The space downstairs is so much bigger and yet feels intimate with the mood lighting. Like you've sneaked off to a beautiful wine cellar. My companion ordered the beef brisket sandwich, I ordered the lemon chicken over polenta, and we shared a happy hour appetizer of their seasonal bruschetta which had roasted eggplant. The bruschetta was delicious! I honestly could've eaten the whole serving myself. I tried a bite of the beef brisket and it was good, but not amazing. My lemon chicken was a fantastic serving size. I love capers so the more the better for me. Another great meal. I can't wait to come back! read more

Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe - Salad Menu - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good food, good prices and excellent service. I've driven pass this restaurant numerous times over the years and never ventured to try them out. Finally, I somewhat dubiously made the decision to get dinner there. Good call for me this time because the food was good and pricing was comfortable. Plus, the service was awesome. I got a crab cake sandwich. It was just ok flavor wise--not the best crab cake I've had; yet it was sizable. The fries were really good so it compensates for the underwhelming sandwich. My friend got the homestyle beef brisket which he enjoyed. Said it was very tender. We both drank lemonade which was refreshing with the right amount of sweetness. That was on time because we had been walking in heat and worked up a big thirst. Get the lemonade :) Seldom do you get excpetional service and when you do, it's worthy of noting. Our server was very attentive, kind, suggestive on popluar meals and friendly. Kudos to whomever hired him. We ate indoors, opposed to the popular outdoor seating there. It reminded me of a french-styled restuarant. It was a liitle unclean as some crumbs was on seating, but it wasn't too significant not to sit comfortably. I look forward to outdoor seating next time. Parking was good in the back, but can be limited. read more

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Soo good and convenient we ate here TWICE! The shrimp risotto was delicious! The burgers and portobello mushroom sandwich were also fan favorites by our group. It was even good take out the next night! They had a lot of great bar drinks listed on the cocktail menu but the real steal is the house wine which is tasty strong and cheap! The service was great both time and we loved the alley atmosphere with twinkle lights and pop up art exhibit! read more

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Food was delicious! Ordered a mango margarita and catfish tacos...fish was fresh and hot...mango was sweet with just the right amount of house tequila...and I'm from Phoenix so I know my margaritas...my mother loved the coconut shrimp and lemon chicken...portions were awesome...no complaints! Sat outside in beautiful weather...server was attentive and listened to our requests which is always a plus...I will definitely be back the next time I come back! read more

Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe - Lemon chicken - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I mean I can't say I'm wowed by this place. The two times I've been here I have had the breakfast burger. The one thing I WILL say that Im impressed with is that they know how to cook a burger. If you say medium. You're getting medium not medium well. Not well. I know from now on that they know what they're doing with that. Besides that it was a burger. Not seasoned amazing but definitely not bad. Nice and messy. It was warm inside on a very cold day. The people are very nice. read more

Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Solid food. Noisy place. The acoustics, both upstairs and down, seem to reflect sounds back at you so that everybody seems to bee competing to talk over each other. The food was unique. The specials were creative. There was quite a few dessert options. There were also some very creative drink options as well. I had the coconut curry chicken served over rice. It was very tasty with excellent flavor. We had the bruschetta of the day. Today's was eggplant caponata served over hummus on crusty French bread. Excellent caponata! We also had the hummus. It tasted as though it was freshly made with olive oil on top. Served with pita and fresh grilled zucchini and an assortment of olives. We all really enjoyed the hummus. This is probably the fastest service I have ever experienced in a restaurant. Our entrees came out within 10 minutes minutes of receiving our appetizers. Because of the noise, I'm not sure that I would revisit this restaurant. The food quality, if you live in the area, certainly makes a repeat visit worthwhile. read more

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This place always delivers. I ordered a juicy burger and an ice tea. I love the friendly vibe in here and would definitely come back, by myself, for a drink at the bar. read more

Food was great and service was quick. Chef was exceptionally kind and quite personable. Sat outside and the decor was super inviting. Again I have to comment on how amazing the chef was. Handsome too! read more

Visited this establishment for the first time and it was a pleasurable experience. Unfortunately me and my party arrived kind of late towards closing time but our host, "Lilian" was still very hospitable nonetheless with her courteous customer service. The food was satisfactory for a late evening meal but I can wholeheartedly say the pleasantry of our service made it worthy enough for me and my party to definitely frequent this nice restaurant again. Kudos again! read more

I was taking my 90 year old cousin out for the day. Decided to go to Chestnut Hill Grill for lunch. I have been here before and the food is always good. I called to see if they take reservations and was told only for parties of 5 or more. I explained that my cousin was 90 years old and didn't want her standing around to long waiting for a seat. They let me talk to the manager and they were very nice and accommodating. They also suggested we sit upstairs so she wouldn't have to climb the stairs. Also the bathroom is on the first floor (none downstairs). When we arrived, our table was waiting :) I did not realize that on the weekends they only have a brunch menu until two pm. This was my only issue. The menu is set for certain times. That's it! You can't get any options off the lunch or dinner menu at that time. The waitress was pleasant and patient with us. Giving us time to decide what to order. She was helpful with answering all our questions. My cousin decided on the Classic Egg Breakfast with sausage. She could not understand that a potato pancake was potatoes and that she didn't need syrup! She said everything was delicious. I got the Brunch Burger with fries. The beef was fresh and juicy. The egg on top was just right. The fries, just the right amount of crispy. My food was also very good! It turned out to be a very pleasant day with my favorite cousin :) P.S. They have a parking lot that is for all the stores and restaurants in the area, but it is very busy and hard to find a space on the weekends. read more

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Very accommodating and comfortable, especially with a group with a toddler. Really enjoyed the food AND the service! Great ambience and location. Had the bean burger and loved it. read more

5 star for a hotel restaurant you say? I've dined here 3 or 4 times. Yesterday was for restaurant month where I had a huge appetizer, huge entree and dessert for $25. The cocktails are not watered down as is typical of the city, Other times I've had great experiences. All 5 star food-wise as well as fully trained waitstaff. And for the most part the prices are reasonable. Add to that al fresco dining with heating. You just can't go wrong. read more

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