Menu for The Essex in Old Saybrook, CT
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Closed:4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Cuisines:
American North American
American North American
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Features:
Takeout , Delivery , Non-Contact Delivery
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Dietary:
Vegetarian
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Known for:
Small plates, Vegetarian options, Wine, Live music, Wi-Fi, Casual, Comfort food, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Great coffee, Great dessert, Happy hour drinks, Cozy, Happy hour food, Romantic, Healthy options, Upscale, Late-night food, Hard liquor, Bar onsite, Lunch, Catering, Popular Lunch, Curbside pickup, Fireplace, High chairs, Good for groups, Restroom, Solo dining, Seating, LGBTQ+ friendly, Outdoor seating, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible seating, Checks, Popular Dinner, Credit Card Payments, No-contact delivery, Debit cards, Counter service, Popular with Tourists, Delivery, Dinner reservations recommended, Takeout, Cash only, Alcohol, Brunch, Dessert, Dine-in, Dinner, Accepts reservations,Read more
The Essex in Old Saybrook, CT, is a American restaurant with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. Check out what other diners have said about The Essex. Today, The Essex opens its doors from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Whether you’re a small party of two or celebrating with a group, call ahead and reserve your table at (860) 237-4189.
Enjoy your favorite dish at home by ordering from The Essex through OpenTable.
Looking for something specific? The Essex includes vegetarian dietary options.
Ready to try them out? Other attributes include: great dessert.
For a similar meal experience, check out Jack Rabbit's Burgers, Wings and Things and The Rabbit Hole as an alternative.
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My husband and I had dinner here for our 18th wedding anniversary. Service was top notch as was the quality of food. We opted... for the 5 course meal and we weren't disappointed. Succulent raw oysters were deliciously briny but not overpowering. The Amuse(Cantaloupe and Kumquat Gazpacho) was an interesting soup. Slight tang but also had what seemed like a meaty finish. The canapeswere fun, with tuna tartar on a cucumber with seaweed salad, octopus balls (spicy!), and a charcuterie pastry. I loved all theplayers but my top two were the Maine Blue Fin Toro on crispy rice and the Razorback Clam Risotto. Everything was fresh and ofhigh quality. The parking lot is quite small so if you have an SUV or oversized vehicle, it will be tight for you. There is;however, additional parking on the street. You absolutely need to have a reservation ahead of time! This is an experience soplan on being here for 2 hours dining if opting for either the 5 or 7 course tasting menu. Also of note when doing the tastingmenu, everyone at the table must participate and there no substitutions. Read more
Small place but well worth it. You have a choice of doing the tasting menu's or ordering from the regular menu. We opted for... the regular menu. The watermelon and tomato salad was incredible. Next was the wagyu strip steak. To die for! By the way, thatswhere we get our wagyu from too. I really liked how chef came out and greeted the tables as well. For a 300 plus dinner, wayworth it. Read more
We’re from NYC and have an appreciation for fine dining and this place exceeded our high expectations. John, mike and Ryan let... us close down the restaurant - excellent service. The food was delicious (highlights were the tagliatelle, short rib and primerib). Drinks were also on point. The whole vibe was excellent, too - the open kitchen concept showed off how much fun the chefswere having. Will be back when we return to old Lyme! Read more
I rarely write reviews but this was one of the most memorable meals i’ve ever had. Such an incredible gem on the CT shoreline... - we did the 5 course tasting menu which not only offered an incredible culinary journey with some of the best bites ive everhad, but also was such a friendly and inviting atmosphere with 5 star service. Its an open kitchen so we got to learn from andget to know the chefs preparing our meals which was such a treat. All in all couldnt be happier and will recommend this to allfriends, family and beyond. We’ll also be back next week! Read more
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When is The Essex open?
The Essex is open on the following days:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
What forms of payment are accepted at The Essex?
They accept Credit, Debit and Cash at The Essex.
Does The Essex offer delivery?
Yes, The Essex offers delivery.
Does The Essex offer reservations?
Yes, The Essex accepts reservations.
We've been to The Essex new location in Old Saybrook twice now and came away quite satisfied both times - we will definitely be... going back. Most recently, we reserved bar seats and enjoyed a couple cocktails and some food off the a la carte menu. Thesteak tartare and the halibut dish (both pictured) tasted just as good as they look. Pacing was perfect between the "appetizer"and the main dish. The bartender John was quite friendly and prepared some tasty drinks. Previously, we sat at the chef'scounter for my birthday in July - a very intimate experience - where the interaction with the kitchen staff made for a greatfoodie experience. The portion of food and time between dishes was perfect to avoid that feeling of being full setting in. Theteam was also more than happy to accommodate my duel food allergies. It's clear they take great pride in the details for boththe food and drinks they prepare and the results are quite delicious. Read more