Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe

Another fab summer of 2024 Alfresco-friendly dining, this time at the Chestnut Hill Grill. 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 cakeI must comment on how pretty the annuals still look at the near end of summer; this lovely array made my alfresco dining experience lovely.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

I recently dined at this restaurant with my family, and our experience was significantly affected by an unfortunate incident. When the waiter brought our drinks, they spilled all over me, soaking my hair, clothes, and even my brand-new sandals, which I was wearing for the first time. Although the server was attentive and checked on me, I was disappointed that the manager did not come over to apologize or offer any form of compensation. This mishap has resulted in the added cost and inconvenience of redoing my hair, which was already a significant expense, and cleaning my new sandals. The lack of managerial concern and professionalism was disheartening and led my family and me to leave and seek another dining option. While a fellow customer kindly provided napkins, the overall experience was both embarrassing and unsatisfactory. Regrettably, I will not be returning to this establishment.

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.