Restaurants near Essex

“Hi everyone! 🍕 I recently had a delightful experience at a local brick oven pizza place named PRIVATEERS and just had to share it with you all! The chicken capris is absolutely delicious, and the staff there, especially our server, was incredibly kind and welcoming. It’s wonderful to support our local businesses, and this place truly deserves a shoutout for their amazing food and service. Highly recommend giving them a try if you haven’t yet! 🌟”

“Very clean and great food!”

“My husband and dined here for the first time last evening. We both savored the experience. From the moment you walk in the door, you know that you are in for something unique. The cocktails, especially the white Negroni, were excellent. The food was top tier. I had one bite of my husband’s halibut and fell in love. I opted for several starters. Oh! To be a mussel luxuriating in that broth! Ceviche portion was HUGE and clean and fresh, lobster risotto was so creamy and warm. I wanted the entire dessert menu, but selected the frozen soufflé, which was light and dreamy. An night out like no other! Thank you chefs!”

“Totally scrumptious! The sweet potato panini special is incredible!”

“First visit. Three delicious, wood-fired pizzas, cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the “Brickside” signature!! Looking forward to our next order!”

“There is nothing here that I don’t like. Everything is amazing, made from scratch and fresh. Plus everyone that works there is fabulous.! It’s a lovely place”

“fab food , owners ,atmosphere”

“Best ice cream around”

“I celebrated my birthday at the Seal tonight. We haven't been in a while. I had the Short Rib Ravioli, Mom had the Serloin Steak, my wife had Tuna and our son a grilled cheese. Everything was delicious! Our server said she was new, but did a great job. We finished with warm Carmel apple pie! It was the perfect ending to a great night!”

“Nice place right on the main street in Essex. The cashier was very friendly. I was one of only 3 people in the place at first. It all went well until the barista decided to make the 5 drinks for the guy who came in after me first. It appeared that the customer was friends with the people working. Shouldn't have happened. I can only hope it was an oversight and not a blatant jump over a customer.”

“Sweet P's was a nice treat after enjoying the Essex steam train and boat ride. Highly recommended for getting ice cream and then walk to the river to enjoy it.”

“Delicious! First time but will definitely be back. Friendly and fast. A pickup and go spot but there are a couple of tables.

Vegetarian options: As with most Chinese restaurants, there are many options.”

“Great place with lots of vibey aesthetic and outdoor, heated seating.
Use the Heinz ketchup, though. It tastes better.

Parking: Lots of spots right at the restaurant

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp that is fairly accessible”

“Five star seasonal family owned deli. Fantastic smoked pulled pork, chicken, brisket smoked on site. Amazing potato salad made in store fresh daily. A husband wife owned business for years.
Very friendly.”

“Came here for the first time yesterday. And all I can say is I'm impressed. This place is amazing. Great food and awesome drinks. Thank you Damon for the hospitality 👍👍”

“Terrific location in a small New England town bordering the Connecticut River. Excellent food, wine and comfortable rooms.”

“Terrific location in a small New England town bordering the Connecticut River. Excellent food, wine and comfortable rooms.”

“My friend and I had a phenomenal time at brunch here. The restaurant is gorgeous, the staff are doting, and the food was outstanding.
I had been here once before with a different friend, but wasn't in a place where I could afford more than soup and bread.
I am so thankful I came back when I had saved up a bit of money so I could enjoy a full meal and drink. I guarantee no matter what you order you will be impressed. Their menu is kinda small which allows them to perfect everything they offer.”

“Fantastic pizza! I'm pretty picky with pizza..I was impressed. service was great too! 👍🏼”

“The food is always absolutely fresh and delicious. I was there today with some former co workers been one and a half years since I retired. Lunch wad fantastic as always 😋 I had to order my favorite chicken franchise to take home. Let me tell you when I reheated my dinner it was so so good just like I remembered it food is fantastic and fresh and the best meal you will get in Old Saybrook .”

“Friendly staff, good food and scenic outdoor area”

“My wife and I decided to celebrate our anniversary by going to ct for the day. We saw someone share a review and we decided to take the trip. Very friendly staff and fair pricing on food and drinks. Very peaceful and definitely a place to go for cat lovers. Whether you like iced chai latte’s or regular coffee, this is the place for anyone to just enjoy the art work as well as the cats. The cat sanctuary was very clean and spacious. The cats were friendly and very intrigued by us humans. Highly recommend!”

“Some of the best coffee I ever had! The cold brew is amazing!”

“The Nourish Bowl and homemade lemonade were a nutritious and delicious veggie powered lunch for a sunny summer day on the coast! :)”

“Good beer great atmosphere”

“Everything tastes amazing, nothing you get off the menu will disappoint! 10/10 highly recommend!”

“My friend and I visited Chamard Vineyard & Bistro. We had a lovely wine tasting in their tavern. We dined on Roast Duck and had a luscious white wine followed by an outrageously delicious Crème Brûlée. Their chef is phenomenal! I could eat his cuisine every day.
Chamard has an amazing staff. They are attentive but never pushy. Our waiter was outstanding. We found out that Jacques Pépin had dined there the night before. I would have loved to have seen him. What an incredible man and chef. We're looking forward to revisiting Chamard soon.

Vegetarian options: There are a few interesting vegetarian options. The Bistro is very accommodating, and I would imagine the chef could do his magic.

Kid-friendliness: I wouldn't recommend young children under 12 unless they have an extraordinary palate. 😊

Wheelchair accessibility: There is disabled parking and wheelchair accessibility. The driveway is stony.”

“service and food are amazing”

“Great spot, friendly staff, and delicious food”

“My wife and I went with friends visiting from Los Angeles on Saturday evening. The food and drink were, as usual, fantastic, and our server, Alex, was outstanding. I almost always write a review of this place when we eat there and I've never had a negative thing to say about Liv's. Nice job! We'll be back.”