Best restaurants near me in Essex, CT
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- OTOpenTable DinerVIPGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAs always, the service, food, and beer were exceptional! It’s our go-to place!More infoSurfridge Brewing CompanyPrice: Moderate• Pub• Centerbrook•4.8
- BBruceGreater Boston •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoLa Marea has become our favorite restaurant in the region!More infoLa MareaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Old Saybrook•4.9
- MMichaelNew York City •7 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe roastbeef was fantastic, nicely presented by our pleasant waitress. We go to dinner there on a regular basis. Do highly recommend for "date night "More infoThe Griswold InnPrice: Expensive• American• Essex•4.7
- SSueVIPGreater Boston •34 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAspen is always wonderful. The food is excellent, as is the service. Most memorable: the sticky toffee pudding, which is no longer on the menu, but they have it - presumably because so many of their customers love it. Also wonderful - all their soups. Aspen never disappoints.More infoAspen RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Old Saybrook•4.7
- TTaniaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 7, 2025Another outstanding visit- wine, food, service and vibe all 5 stars. Thank you Steve & Wine Bar Staff!!More infoThe Wine Bar & Bistro at The Griswold InnPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Essex•4.9
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