The Essex
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
American, Contemporary French / American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
- Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(860) 237-4189
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Executive chef
Colt Taylor
- Private party facilities
Your Special Events Destination: Elevating the Dining Experience on the Shoreline.Contact Colt@TheEssex.com
- Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
- Cross street
Across From Town Hall and The Katharine Hepburn Theatre
- Parking details
Parking in Rear
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences
Tasting Menu At The Chef's Counter!
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates availableEnjoy our signature chefs counter experience for an interactive and immersive dinner served by the chefs! You will be charged for the standard 5 course tasting at booking but can upgrade to the 7 course and add on wine pairings if you choose upon arrival! The counter is a community table experience reservable for 1 person or up to 6! You will be refunded if canceling 48 hours or more before your reservation, refunded 50% 24-48 hrs, and charged fully within 24 hours. Thank you!Valentine's Extravaganza!
$145.00 per person
Feb 14, 2023 onlyCelebrating Valentine’s Day With us is a celebration of elegance and indulgence. On Valentine’s Day we are ONLY OFFERING a choice of our special tasting menu or vegetarian tasting menu as options. The remainder of the week we will be offering our a la carte menu with our special tasting menu options! Please plan accordingly and space is very limited!
What 713 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.8Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
The Essex is rated 4.8 stars by 713 OpenTable diners.
The Essex does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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247 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06745
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street
Across From Town Hall and The Katharine Hepburn Theatre
- Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
- Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
American, Contemporary French / American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Parking details
Parking in Rear
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Colt Taylor
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(860) 237-4189
- Private party facilities
Your Special Events Destination: Elevating the Dining Experience on the Shoreline.Contact Colt@TheEssex.com
Gift card
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