Black Seal

Black Seal

Opening the door to this quintessential seaport pub will make you feel like a sea captain! We specialize in serving traditional New England fare to include: seafood, steaks, classic entrees and grille favorites. Share your sea stories at our world-famous bar while...
Brickside Pizza

Brickside Pizza

With twenty combined years of experence in the pizza industry, good friends, Will Nuss and Paul Capezzone bring Brickside Pizza to the heart of Ivoryton CT. At Brickside we believe in elevating the standard of pizza by honoring and expanding upon the traditions of the...
Cooked Marketplace & Mercantile

Cooked Marketplace & Mercantile

Our Philosophy: Eat well! COOKED is a reimagined food destination. We handcraft our fare fresh every morning with seasonal ingredients and an unfussy-but-finessed approach. With unique prepared foods, the very best in dry pantry essentials and to-go floral...
Drift Restaurant

Drift Restaurant

Our location alongside the Dauntless Boatyard on the Connecticut River in the heart of Essex is an absolutely beautiful setting.  We are serving classic American cuisine using many locally sourced, very fresh meats and vegetables.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Take the family on a two and a half hour narrated journey through the scenic Connecticut River Valley—named one of the “last great places on Earth” by the Nature Conservancy—aboard the only steam train and riverboat connection in the U.S.! Board the train at Essex...
JOY Chocolate Co

JOY Chocolate Co

Small batch caramel, chocolates and fudge made on site. We’re located in the historic village section of the magical town of Essex, Connecticut.  Our shop is located in a converted home dating back to the 1800’s, a historical landmark known as the “Farnham Parmelee...