50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Essex

“Incredible, innovative, creative, fresh fine dining experience.“

“Ordered a LG. meatball pizza. The under carriage was cooked to perfection. It had a nice combination of cheese and meatballs and charred just right. The owners were cordial and pleasant. Highly recommended!“

“I had the Southern Fried Chicken and Leslie had the BBQ Fried Chicken. Lucky (our dog) was treated to some bacon and water for his 8th birthday by our waitress who couldn’t be nicer. Nice find!“

“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!“

“Great little spot for your standard Chinese Take-out. Its not a "hidden gem" or anything like that, but the food is consistently tasty, hot, quick, and fairly-priced. I don't recommend dining in, though there are a few tables.They've literally never gotten an order wrong in the 5 years I've been going here maybe once a week or so (its an easy lunch/dinner, don't judge me).Basically, they perfectly do exactly what you'd expect a small American/Chinese place to do. Absolutely worth keeping on your list of "cheap & easy" takeout places.Big recommend on their Sesame Chicken.“

“Scotch plains is a great place to hang out and grab some American style food. Downstairs is a more sit down space for dinner/lunch. Upstairs is a fun bar with tables and high tops. Occasionally you can catch a live band. Games are always on the TVs. We went and caught an amazing live band and stayed well after dinner to have drinks! Get the potato chips to start, the dipping sauce is great. I had the burrata BLT, with balsamic and was not disappointed. Chicken Cesar salad was great with a giant crouton. Fun spot!“

“Had a great meal as always at Liv's! We love the food and service. When we arrived it was a little chilly, we notified our server we were cold and it seemed others were too and he requested the manager increase the temperature a little. After that, everything was perfect! One little nitpick is the tables are very sticky. We noticed it last time too. Not sure whether the coating failed or what. They were not ‘dirty' just sticky. Other than that, the food was amazing. My wife and daughter both had a Halibut special. My daughter had the cauliflower soup which I tried and it was spectacular! I had the tuna tartare and a ribeye and they did not disappoint! Certainly am amazing meal and great service. Thanks Liv's!“

“It's not Ichiran, but the Tonkotsu ramen honestly comes quite close (for me). For the middle of Connecticut where there's a major lack of good choices of ramen, this place hits the spot. It's also fast: I ordered, ate, and left within ~25 minutes. Will absolutely be coming back!Vegetarian options: Ask for replacements“

“All I can say is WOW! Madeline served us, cooked our food and it was incredible! Loved the small-town feeling and great hospitality! We will be back!“

“Newly found gem! Great pizza! Highly recommend!“

“4 of us had brunch on Mother's Day and it was very busy so our food took a bit longer than usual. My grandson had the burger which can't be beat. Awesome sandwich! my daughters both had the grilled cheese and one loved it while the other not so much because it had onions in it. The pomme frites are amazing. I had the asparagus soup and spring salad. Both were excellent. I thought 27$ was a bit high but it was a wonderful burger and came with pomme frites and salad.“

“I'm from Massachusetts and am lucky enough to have Tree House and Trillium very close by. World class breweries imo. Fox Farm is the Tree House/ Trillium of Connecticut. If your looking for the best craft beer/brewery in Connecticut look no further. This is the best by a mile. My go to every time I visit CT.“

“My Wife and I visited for our date night this week. We've lived in the area for 7 years, and somehow always found a reason to not give Cafe Routier a try. After visiting, our only regret was that we waited 7 years to come here for dinner! The service was top notch. Very professional and highly attentive. Our dinner was equally as amazing. We tried items from the spring menu, and stuck to the Iberia region offerings. The Moroccan half duck, Lamb Kefta, and Pollo Pepitoria were all delicious and extremely well prepared.Highly recommend, and we look forward to making an excuse to visit Cafe Routier more often from here on out!“

“The service was excellent. Cocktails were elevated, unique, and presented beautifully. 3 of our 4 meals were excellent and priced fairly. The steak dinner was the only disappointment. The cut of meat for a Prime Cut NY Strip Steak was too marbled and fatty. It felt more like a Ribeye Cut than a Strip and for $60 was a disappointment. The pasta dishes surpassed any past dish of any restaurant along the shoreline and the Roast Pork dinner from the trattoria menu was cooked to perfection. We will definitely visit again and won't order steak where the pasta is hand made.“

“Our favorite brewery to go to in the entire State of Connecticut. The beers are always rotating with various selections, and all taste great. The tap room is an awesome place to hang out and meet friends, and the staff is the friendliest and most knowledgeable we have met. The location in downtown Chester is very neat and the brewery is surrounded by different types of restaurants for all kinds of appetites. Highly recommend this small Brewery for a once in a lifetime experience.“

“Awesome customer service! I had 4 employees ask if I needed anything. One even brought me a huge selection of hot sauces, unprompted. Regular coffee refills (note that despite their name, it’s not a place that has lattes etc.). The pineapple and cantaloupe in the fruit salad are actually ripe, which never happens. Lovely experience overall. Would definitely return.“

“My family and I had a fantastic dinner. We enjoyed our appetizer and pizza. Our pizza was hot and fresh. My martini was delicious, I would definitely order it again. We ordered dessert and coffee(best dessert ever) . Our waitress was friendly and helpful. I will totally visit again soon.“

“Best services with friendly staff“

“After a fabulous day of plant shopping, my mother and I were driving home and on a whim decided to stop in old Saybrook for lunch. So we parked on the main drag, got out of her car and immediately got on Google to see what restaurants were available in the vicinity. We quickly decided to try out Mirsina’s Restaurant not only because it looked like a lovely spot, but we both love Greek food. And boy were we in for a treat! Even though it was midafternoon on a Wednesday, the place was hopping. Right away we had a feeling we made a good decision. But then it got even better. The staff was crazy friendly, the food was amazing (all I can say is that we had the BEST Spanakopita of our lives . . . And the rice pudding? heavenly!). And the price? Just check out the menu - what a bargain! I wish that Mirsina’s Restaurant had a place in Stonington (Mystic CT) we would go once a week. So do yourself a favor, try this place out; I am convinced you will love it as much as we did. And tell them Heather and Sara sent you!“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch. Please be aware that the space itself is very small, however, the food is fantastic and the service time does not dwindle no matter how busy it gets. I absolutely would recommend the Apple brûlée French toast and the Lobster Benedict.“

“My wife & I have been enjoying MANY weekday meals at TJ'S for more than several years. And I can honestly say that we have, not only enjoyed the food we ordered, but, more importantly, the caring and attentive staff that we have dealt with over those years. We could more highly recommend this restaurant as a place for you to enjoy a good meal!!“

“Honestly originally came here thinking it was a typical tavern. Left having one of the best food experiences I have ever had! The food was amazing and so perfectly prepared I have been back countless times since and am always recommending them to friends and family. Definitely need to fit in a date night here really soon!!!“

“Five professional motor cycle riders who eat in a lot of food at different stops were very satisfied. Great prices/ great quality/ good quantity/fast service/ great waitress/ clean modern seating and restrooms/ ample free parking. Its now on our favorite list. Thank you for serving us so well!!“

“So happy I found this place! Super friendly and warm family owned restaurant that is very accommodating. As someone with several allergies, it’s not always easy to find quality, safe food. This was not a problem at all here.The GF millet bread was worth the visit alone! I will be returning.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, seed oil free optionsThey were happy to accommodate“

“WBP is a go-to for easy pickup on my way home from work for me. All of the ladies who work the front do a great job & the food never disappoints! I’ve tried pretty much everything, but my favorite is the chicken club grinder. The overall aesthetic is clean(!), fun & eye catching. They have slices of pizza readily available, a salad bar & soft serve ice cream. Definitely recommend!Dietary restrictions: GF pizza dough available“

“Had a wonderful birthday meal. It was the day before St. Patrick's Day so the specials were Irish oriented. My husband had the whiskey honey glazed salmon which he said was very tasty. My daughter had the traditional corned beef and cabbage and my son had Shepard's pie. Not much was left to bring home in doggie bags. Lots of nice wood paneling inside and we were seated near the fireplace. The grandkids even enjoyed it.Parking: The restaurant is right off of Route 9 in Old Saybrook. There is parking in both the front and the back of the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: Walk up ramp for a cess to front door and outdoor seating when the weather is nice.“

“I wish I could give Lenny & Joe's 10 stars! I LOVE Lenny & Joe's. I now live out of state & can not get fresh seafood that I like (cod & scrod). EVERY time I come home to Connecticut, I ALWAYS make my 1st & last stop. YES, I stop here 2 times more if I can LOL. Thank you Lenny & Joe's for being the BEST restaurant in the WORLD!- HAPPIEST CUSTOMER EVER“

“Was told about this place by a friend when asked a good breakfast place. Came in and two different areas of seating. There are very many items to choose from. They have breakfast but also lunch items. I seriously didn't know what to choose, too many options. I looked at their 40 different options of pancakes and thought I definitely should try them. They came out as a very large pancake, as large as the plate. I got blueberry but could've chosen many different combinations. We ordered hashbrowns and eggs as a side. The blueberry pancake was filled with blueberries. Everything was delicious and the waitress was very pleasant. Definitely can't wait to come back and choose a different combination pancake. The prices weren't even that bad. When ordering water, not free, they charge you for bottled water.“

“Amazing food every single time!! Beautiful hidden jewel in Westbrook CT!!!“

“33 Years in the same place, same staff, they must be doing something right, Great prices on excellent food. I've read the reviews from people that have given it 1 star. These must be people that can only accept 5 star service, and everything else is 1 star. I understand some of the things you complained about, and maybe you did have a valid point, but 1 star, and to imply that the waitress was suffering from dementia, come on, grow up. If you made reasonable criticisms, and rated fairly, people would take you seriously, but you just make yourselves look mean and vindictive. All over an undercooked omelette, etc.“

“Excellent service, the atmosphere so beautiful.Our calzone was more than enough for two(we brought home half of it).The soups were delicious, perfect for a cold winter day, 1) spinach and 2)lentil-barley.Definitely we'll go back one day!“

“Great service and food! A lovely atmosphere and attentive staff.“

“Love, love the food and staff of this fabulous breakfast lunch restaurant!Great specials. The sausage and biscuits best in CT.The homemade muffins and breads out of this world! My favorite is the Cinnabon bread. Yum!Outdoor seating if you have a dog with you.Right on Main St, Deep River if you want to pop in one of the local stores after very nice unique gifts and clothing.“

“Our first time to this restaurant, we were very impressed. The staff was very accommodating, and our server was kind and attentive. The food was excellent and the wine delicious. Fantastic menu. The ambience was cozy, fun and very inviting. Loved being right next to the marina and water. Definitely will be heading back!“

“? GET A BURRITO ?Alright, here’s the deal. I’m a gigantic shill for DRP, all my friends know it. Something about their pizza does it for me, favorite style, super well done for that particular style, and it’s relatively affordable.I also love their subs, all of them. Shout out to the steak bomb and the TKO (chicken bacon ranch, honey mustard, mozzarella).They’re quick, the people are always SUPER SUPER SUPER friendly, and food comes out hot.But here’s the deal… they need a rebrand.I’ve seen burritos on the menu there for years and never thought to get one. With that said, nothing about this place screams “Greek” to me besides the font on the menu and the Ακρόπολις on the logo (alright maybe a few of the specialty pizzas - moussaka and town hall, I see you. Gyros, ολα εν ταξη, relax.)Tonight I finally did it, I got the carne asada burrito that they had on special and it blew my socks off. For $12 (market rate for the area IMO) you get a huge burrito, wrapped and easy to eat, no dripping, they grilled it, tons of steak and avocado. Man oh man, it hit the spot and I’m just so happy I could cry.Deep River Pizza Mexican. I don’t know if anyone that works there is Mexican, I don’t know if burritos are inherently Mexican, I don’t know what I don’t know and I want to be better.What I do know is that people need to know about this.Chester, Deep River, Essex is grossly devoid of a Mexican spot that’s open late BUT this is at least maybe Mexican adjacent and open late enough for me (9 pm weekdays, 10pm weekends).Get down to Deep River Pizza (Mexican?) and get yourself a burrito. You’re going to be mad that nobody told you to do it before.I am thrilled.?Parking: Learn to parallel park in beautiful Deep River!Kid-friendliness: Bring your kids, it’s a casual pizza place.Wheelchair accessibility: Once you get on the sidewalk, which is accessible, the door is flush.“

“1st time there food was really good and pricec where not bad even though they didn't match the menu... guess I should have read the notice on the door. will go back.“

“We recently visited the Parthenon Dinerand was thoroughly impressed. The food was delicious, portions were generous, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive. The prices were fair, and the diner was spotlessly clean. Overall, a fantastic dining experience at a great diner that I highly recommend.“

“Such a wonderful and cool place! Welcoming atmosphere with people who enjoy working there. They have a garden in the back and grow some of their own food. Those cherry tomatoes were the best I ever had! I normally don’t even like them. Their coffee and lattes are top notch. The baked goods are amazing also. I was there yesterday, they had a chocolate peanut butter cupcake and lavender shortbread, both delicious! Everything is reasonably priced too, this place can’t be beat. 11/10 recommend“

“Thai place has excellent pizza and entertainment for the kids. There are two large displays of model trains upstairs. It’s fun to take the shoreline east train service there and back to get lunch or dinner.Kid-friendliness: We go to this restaurant so the kids are entertained. They can look at the train models and watch the real trains on the TV screens thT show the train tracks.“

“Classic warm family owned Vietnamese restaurant in Historic Sea captains home in Beautiful Old Saybrook near shore points. Most authentic and high quality Vietnamese cuisine available in the state of Connecticut with genuine family service. Unmatched well appointed Vietnamese & New England colonial inspired ambience.,“

“I always have great experiences here, but yesterday was the best. The people who were working behind the counter were so kind, helpful and went above and beyond. I appreciated their help.“

“Located in Salem, Connecticut at the four corners (RT 85 & RT82) , this is the best place in the area to get a classic Connecticut Apizza. They sell by the slice or will do a whole pizza for you. Don't miss out on their collection of grinders and sandwiches.“

“Celebrated Cinqo de Mayo by getting Taki's Taco Pizza at Leon's. First time trying Leon's pizza; we wanted Greek pizza, instead of apizza. The shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes came on the side, so they can be added on top at home to prevent hot, soggy lettuce. The first bite did not disappoint. A nice firm bottom and crust, with a good portion of toppings. We added black olives for an additional $1. The meat sauce had a little spice to it, which added a nice authenticity to it. Sour cream and salsa also came on the side. I'll be looking forward to trying some of their other specialty pizzas like the Mediterranean Pizza and Leon's Special Pizza.“

“Great local craft beer selection. Very good Chicago style deep dish pizza. We had the Ceasar salad and a small 2 Brothers Special pizza. The salad had fresh crisp romaine lettuce and tangy ramono cheese, but the Ceasar dressing was a little sour for my taste. The pizza was piled high with toppings, and the crust was crispy ?“

“Hungry after a few hours at Gillette Castle, we were looking for lunch/dinner. We had a wonderful experience at Pattaconk! Our waitress was friendly and attentive to my dietary needs (Celiac’s). We had a burger, quesadilla & Nashville chicken stripes. My burger had a gf bun & was delicious, husb & daughter loved the stripes & quesadilla. Restaurant had a nice, chill atmosphere, everyone enjoying drinks & food. We will be back when out in the area.“

“I been coming here for 2 years, absolutely the best Chinese food !“

“This was a great little find for us! We went here for our first time recently! Walking in, it feels like an old school family pizza joint with big comfortable booths and friendly service. The pizza is definitely leaning towards New Haven Style, without being quite as charred. I ordered basil on my pizza and asked for as much extra basil as they could put on it. Places rarely do so when I ask, but Grand Apizza came through! My boyfriend had a pizza with sausage, and he loved it! We will definitely be returning!“

“Although located by a high traffic area we enjoyed our visit. Our food was prepared to perfection. Wait staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean and spacious and the view from our table was picture perfect. My wife had stuffed salmon from the special menu not listed below.“

“The burgers are great. French fries ,fantastic. Grilled mac and cheese, don't waste your time. I can't blame them, no one seems to know how to make mac and cheese anymore. The service was great and the girls waiting on us were wonderful.“

“Food was delicious however, way too expensive imo.$2 per wing and no deal when you get a double order.$15 for 3 small arincini balls.Also, make sure to review the bill. They miss charged us and had to fix it when I brought it to their attention.“