Browse menus, reviews and photos of New American Restaurants near Old Saybrook.
Seafood · $$
166 Main Street, Old Saybrook
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“Such great service but even more so, the chefs are incredible with their creativity and delivery of unique and delicious food. Liv's is an oasis away from home....they do so much to make dinner special every time. Thank you all.”
American · $$$
2 Main Street, Old Saybrook
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“My husband and I went to Aspen the other night for our wedding anniversary. We had our rehearsal dinner there 4 years ago and were blown away by the food.. well, once again, they nailed it! It was delicious!! Not only was the food good, but our waiter, Joe M (funny, same name as my husband 😅), was wonderful! We will definitely be back again!!”
Gastropubs · $$
99 Essex Road, Old Saybrook
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“The food is amazing. Highly recommend the firecracker calamari and the OC Salad. My stuffed lobster was perfect and I also really enjoyed the Chocolate Mousse Cake. This is a special place with a relaxing atmosphere and outstanding service. I highly recommend.”
Seafood · $$$
2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook
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“Great for a warm September afternoon lunch by the Old Saybrook Marina. The à la carte menus is extensive, delicious, and portions generous. We shared the whole grilled Branzino. The dish was well seasoned, but the bold ingredients came through with delicacy. The fish was grilled to perfection. Service is excellent. The venue is a resort and the one negative was the messy state of the bathrooms. This restaurant is well worth a visit - even at the $60/head price tag including drinks à la carte (there is a brunch menu).”
New American · $$$
23 Main Street, Chester · 8.18 miles
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“Honestly originally came here thinking it was a typical tavern. Left having one of the best food experiences I have ever had! The food was amazing and so perfectly prepared I have been back countless times since and am always recommending them to friends and family. Definitely need to fit in a date night here really soon!!!”
Modern European · $$
59 Main Street, Chester · 8.09 miles
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“The food was amazing. Beautiful restaurant. The service was just a bit awkward. It was almost like they were annoyed we were there. Our initial server who took our order was very kind and attentive, but after him, the other two waitresses seemed put out and almost rushed us out. Hopefully it was just an off hand experience because other than that we loved the restaurant!”
New American · $$$
129 West Main Street, Chester · 8.38 miles
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“Obsesssssed, our new favorite place. Short ribs melt in your mouth yummmm so good. Great attentive servive. Super friendly staff, I can go on and on about the positives!”
American · $$$$
247 Main Street, Old Saybrook · 0.6 miles
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“Absolutely outstanding! 5 star experience from start to finish! Our hostess was a gem! Very kind..Our server Peter was a professional.. made some wonderful suggestions on wine and appetizers! And one of the most important parts was the food! It’s a must try! Memories were made! Can’t wait to go back and enjoy a beautiful experience if they’ve gave 10 stars the Essex would get an 11 cheers”
American · $$
158 Main Street, Deep River · 6.78 miles
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“Very good dining experience. food, service and atmosphere get a big thumbs up 👍”
Brewpubs · $$
6 Main Street, Centerbrook · 3.97 miles
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“Big Thank You to Alex who handled our reservation & table of 24. Great, friendly service & he juggled a lot so we really appreciated it. Food & drinks were very good. Our 1st time there - great atmosphere! Definitely check it out.”
American · $$$
1353 Boston Post Road, Westbrook · 3.19 miles
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“The food was exceptional last night. My father had the sea scallops with the succotash and it was amazing! My mother had the grilled octopus and it too was fantastic. I had the swordfish special that was out of this world. The desserts were amazing too! The turtle cake, profiteroles and bourbon float were just the best ending to a great night celebrating my fathers 80th. We will return again!!”
American · $$
1 West Main Street, Clinton · 7.51 miles
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“Excellent!! Crab cake appetizer was the "best I've ever had" according to my son. There were four of us and all were very pleased. I've been twice and looking forward to going back. This restaurant is definitely the place to go when you want to take your time between courses and enjoy the food and people you are with. I like the 20% service charge(tip) added to bill. Keeps paying thoughtless as service is excellent. 5 stars on everything!”
American · $$
96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme · 3.63 miles
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“This place is really a wonderful establishment. It is not often in this area that you find a place with great quality, interesting, and rotating/seasonal dish options. And all of this is at a fairly reasonable price and a great view of the Lieutenant river. Highly recommend.”
Cafe · $
4 Westbrook Place, Westbrook · 3.37 miles
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“The atmosphere is a dive and diner, with a long bar and a row of small tables, with some outdoor seating. The service is measured by the fact that there may be two people running this place, with the talented chef pumping out excellent food to order. The frittatas are amazing, but the stand out dish is the clam hash. Two of us shared a frittata, clam hash, and an excellent fruit filled crepe and were stuffed for the rest of the day. This place is one of those gems to be discovered by travelers and frequented by locals.”
Breakfast · $
165 Main Street, Deep River · 6.75 miles
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“Love, love the food and staff of this fabulous breakfast lunch restaurant! Great specials. The sausage and biscuits best in CT. The homemade muffins and breads out of this world! My favorite is the Cinnabon bread. Yum! Outdoor seating if you have a dog with you. Right on Main St, Deep River if you want to pop in one of the local stores after very nice unique !”
Cocktail Bar · $$
24 Westbrook Place, Westbrook · 3.37 miles
“Chef owned, strong kitchen. Casual and relaxed professional service. Can’t wait to go back.”
Deli · $
17 Main St, Chester · 8.14 miles
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“I have been going here for at least 11 years. The food never disappoints. I love the daily specials and holiday special orders. Fresh and delicious. The bakery is excellent, the cookies are irresistible. Quaint gourmet sandwich, coffee, and gift shop in downtown Chester. Highly recommend, outdoor seating. Always friendly service.”
American · $$
8 Summit Street, Ivoryton · 4.71 miles
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“5 of us went for lunch yesterday, Haley & the kitchen knocked it out of the park. None of the other guys had ever been before,all said they'd be back. So laid back, not at all stuffy. Don't ever change.”
American · $$
124 Westbrook Road, Essex · 3.45 miles
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“Very nice tavern with pub fare and quite a variety on the menu. I had blackened chicken caesar salad and it was really good. I dont drink but there looks to be a large selection of beer and other drinks. Would be a good place to meet up with friends and get a drink.”
American · $$
72 Railroad Avenue, Chester · 7.99 miles
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“It's a Friday night and we're meeting up with some friends! One of them suggested Marker 37 for a variety of reasons and today, we're going to find out why! Here's how things went for me during my visit. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the Connecticut River in Chester, CT connected to its own marina is this gem. Reservations are recommended especially in the summertime since THIS is the place where you wanna be. We were here in early April so things hadn't quite picked up, but at least the snow was gone and we didn't need to wear super heavy coats. The parking lot is massive so if it's busy you'll be walking for a minute before you get to the door. But once inside it's pretty modern, chill and relaxed. The decor isn't over-the-top. Everything is straight-edged and just... almost minimalistic. However, we sat in the patio area that was certainly heated so we could see the view of the water while the sun set. It was a wide-open setting and I'm very glad the restaurant didn't smash too many tables and chairs in there. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but I don't remember having any issues throughout dinner. It was fairly slow so I didn't expect any hold-ups. Food/Drinks: I started off with an old-fashioned which was fine. Nothing crazy. Next up was a New England clam chowder which is perfectly seasoned and flavorful. Textures were good and so were the seasonings. Spot-on. For dinner I went with their Prime Rib! It came out perfectly medium-rare with a side of fingerling potatoes, grilled squash, au jus and horseradish sauce. It was good. Just... kinda not exciting. :-/ Maybe I should've gone the seafood route since we were on the water. But no matter. Value: Not too crazy here. It's a nice restaurant, but prices aren't out of control. You can totally come here to chill, have a drink and an app or a full-on family dinner and not be upset at the final bill. In conclusion I liked it here, just not enough to want to drive all the way out here again. Would I come back? Sure, if I were invited by friends and stuff, but I highly encourage you reading this to pay this place a visit and enjoy the views! Thank you for reading.”
Seafood · $$
152 Commerce Street, Clinton · 7.68 miles
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“The best lobster roll and clam chowder I ever had in my life and I am very happy.”