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Black Seal
We strive to bring you delicious food and drink that represents the flavors of the shoreline while holding true to New England traditions.
Brickside Pizza
At Brickside Pizza we believe in quality of craft and tradition. Here you will find uncompromised quality, fresh ingredients and delicious wood fired pizza!
Cooked Marketplace & Mercantile
Take-away food for the hungry dweller. A destination designed for globally inspired meals with an emphasis on sustainable, locally sourced ingredients.
Drift Restaurant
We are a seasonal restaurant, located in Essex, on the Connecticut River. Come join us for fresh seafood dishes and other Dockside delights on our deck over looking the river.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Take the family on a two and a half hour narrated journey through the scenic Connecticut River Valley aboard the only steam train and riverboat connection in the U.S.!
JOY Chocolate Co
“I’ve always wanted to own a magical little candy shop that makes people happy”
Noah’s 63 Main
Our passion for the restaurant industry led us to creating a place that you and your family will want to visit again and again.
Olive Oyl’s
Gourmet breakfast and lunch restaurant with a wide selection of pastries, sandwiches, and salads.
Privateers Pizza and Provisions
Located at the foot of Main Street in Essex, Privaters provides organic produce, groceries, provisions, and thin crust brick oven pizza for both the local and maritime community.
Safe Harbor Essex Island
A true boating retreat for rendezvous gatherings, yacht club festivities, waterfront weddings, and more.
Savour Cafe & Bakery
Savour brings the Charm of a French Bakery and Cafe to the heart of the CT River Valley. Located in Centerbrook, CT, we feature delicious desserts, sandwiches, salads & select daily entrees.
Scotch Plains Tavern
Enjoy authentic tavern cuisine, sports & entertainment, and a large selection of craft beers from local CT breweries.
Sweet P’s
Sweet P’s is a family owned and operated ice cream parlor in the heart of charming Essex, CT. Established in 1989, Sweet P’s has been a favorite among regulars and tourists for over 30 years!
The Griswold Inn
The historic Griswold Inn has been in continuous operation since 1776, providing comfortable beds, extraordinary meals and superb drink to seafarers and overland travelers.