I read with interest the reviews of those that have gone to Chillingsworth for Thanksgiving. I have also, and have learned to temper my expectations compared to non-holiday seatings and operation of the establishment. It seems to me, no matter where I have gone for Thanksgiving Dinner instead of my own kitchen, there have been issues and disappointments. I would... More

We went to Chillingsworth for Thanksgiving dinner last night. Having been there a few years ago and having had a lovely experience, we were looking forward to a really special dinner. We were told to arrive between 5 and 5:30 for the 5:30 seating which we did only to find that the diners from the 2:30 seating were still there... More

Just returned from Thanksgiving Dinner. Too bad I can't warn the next round of turkey-day diners that they are in for a long ordeal. We arrived for the 2:30 dinner and didn't get our check until after 5 PM. Interminable delays between courses, an overpriced menu, and bland turkey entrees ruined the day for us. Ramsey would have had a... More

I must take exception with that last review. We hadn't been to Chillingsworth in many years. After multiple visits this summer and fall, we think the bistro is fine. No place is offering worse service for less money is a separate part of the same establishment. The premise is silly. We visited this summer on one very busy night. The... More

We had heard great things about this restaurant so we went for a birthday dinner. The food was acceptable but nowhere near their reputation. The service was inattentive. We felt like they would have preferred we not be there. Overall, a high price for a mediocre to poor experience. Julia Childs, to whom they have a shrine, would have walked... More

Our reservations were for 7pm and we were not seated until shortly after 8pm. We sat at the bar aside the Bistro where there was only one bartender handling at least 15 patrons, PLUS all of the restaurant's drink orders as well. I honestly don't think you would be able to have two bartenders here because the bar is so... More

Chillingsworth is the type of place where 5 stars are not enough, even if it were to be located in a large metropolitan area vs Brewster, Massachusetts. It is a "must" every time we are on the Cape, and the last time we dined in the Bistro. Our appetizers included Brewster Oysters on the Halfshell and Snails in Garlic Cream,... More

When we arrived and saw that Julia Child ate here, we knew it was going to be good. We dined during the week, so it was what they call their "bistro". They have more formal dinners on the weekend. Their cocktails were absolutely delicious. Best Old Fashioned I've had. Their three course dinner was superb. Everything was just delicious...from the... More

Although very expensive, this restaurant offers a very creative menu ideal for a special night out. Food is outstanding.