Phone
860-237-4189
Location
247 Main St.,
Old Saybrook CT 06475
We look forward to delivering the perfect experience for you and your guests. Please advise us of any allergies or special requests, occasions, celebrations, etc through your reservation notes. We look forward to serving you.
Reservation policy:
We have a very small dining room, and we are a restaurant built around reservations. Please note, changes to your party size must be confirmed by the restaurant to ensure we can accommodate. We allow a 15 minute grace period for all reservations. Parties of 6 and larger require a credit card to secure your reservation and any cancellations within 48 hours of your experience will be charged at $10 per guest. Thank you for understanding.
TWO WAYS TO DINE WITH US
Tuesday - Thursday
Dinner | 4 pm - 8 pm
Friday-Saturday | 4pm -8:30 pm
A LA CARTE DINNER
Our bar & dining room menu includes an assortment of appetizers and entrees to choose from for a traditional dining experience complete with raw bar for table share.
CHEFS TASTING (Orders must be in for the tasting menu no later than 8:15pm)
You can also choose the chefs tasting menu. This menu changes daily and requires full table participation. Our chefs tasting menu includes smaller portions designed to engage in a sensory experience avoiding palate fatigue and experiencing all we have to offer. The meal includes amuse, canapes, 5 courses, pre dessert, dessert and mignardes. As always, you can choose to add on the caviar and foie gras courses for a supplemental charge. Our tasting menu is $105 and does not include beverages, service charge or tax.
The Experience
Winner Best Restaurant Middlesex County CRA
Finalist Best Chef Connecticut CRA
Finalist for Best Restaurant Connecticut CRA
Opentable Diners Choice
10 Best Restaurants in CT
CT Magazine Best Restaurants in CT
Rising Chef Star Colt Taylor CT Magazine
Best New Restaurant Yankee Magazine
Passion, love and innovation fuel our vision to bring a full spectrum experience to our guests. We value the foundation of French Technique with a modern approach to classic American Cuisine.
Experience Modern American cuisine that draws inspiration from the land, sea and deep heritage of the Connecticut River Valley, alongside a legion of international flavors. The Essex marks the transition between old New England charm and upscale elegance; a time that calls for refreshment and rejuvenation. Steeped in the rich heritage of the Connecticut River Valley, the land infuses our culinary vision with the freshest locally-sourced products available from farm and sea. We call on traditions from around the world, as well as the avant-garde to represent both the nostalgic and the modern through progressive interpretations of timeless dishes.