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The Essex
3.35
（0 reviews）USD 32
French
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, United States
Notice
A note from the restaurant
Reservation policy: We have a very small dining room, and we are a restaurant built around reservations. Please note, changes to your party size must be confirmed by the restaurant to ensure we can accomadate. Reservations for parties 6 or larger require a credit card to hold, and are subject to a $10 per guest charge in the event of a cancellation within 48 hours, and full ticket price for special events, and holiday bookings. Please be kind and communicative!
Reservations
Accepts reservations・Request reservation
Cuisine
Budget
USD 32
Hours
Address
Payment methods
Credit cards accepted(Debit card), Electronic money accepted(NFC Mobile Payment), and Checks accepted
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：Real-time reservation
：Request
：No available seats
：Closed
Inventive Seasonal Dining and Tasting Menus
The Essex offers inventive, seasonally changing cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients and varied flavors. Diners can choose from an extensive menu or opt for multi-course tasting experiences that highlight the kitchen’s creativity. Attentive, engaging service and a charming, comfortable setting make it well suited to relaxed evenings and special outings alike.
Ratings
3.35（0 reviews）
4.5~5.0
3.5~4.4
2.5~3.4
1.0~2.4
Food
-
Service
-
Ambience
-
Value
-
Reviews
Photos
Menu
Dinner
Wine List
Cocktails & Sake
Tasting Menu
Seafood Platters
Served with Yuzu Mignonette | Juniper Cocktail | Lemon
Savage Blonde Oysters
Market value (please ask)
Shrimp Cocktail
Market value (please ask)
Lobster Tails
Market value (please ask)
Appetizers
Scallion Salad
Red Leaf Lettuce | Carrot | Ginger
USD 12
Wedge Salad
Iceburg | Spiced Bacon | Sesame
USD 14
Beef Tartar
Prime Filet | Bone Marrow | Chili
USD 14
Seacoast Egg Souffle
Black Truffle | Shiitake | Dashi
USD 16
Lobster Scallion Pancake
Chili | Honey | Mussel | Dulce
USD 16
Tuna | Kanpachi Hand Rolls
Nori | Rice | Cucumber | Chili
Market value (please ask)
KFC Legs
Peanuts | Chili | Honey
Market value (please ask)
Butchers Feast
$55 per person (Full Table Participation); Tasting of 4 Cuts of Beef
Scallion Salad
Market value (please ask)
Ban-Chan
Market value (please ask)
Ssam-Jang
Market value (please ask)
Doenjeng
Market value (please ask)
Bibimbap
Market value (please ask)
Steamed Bok Choy
Market value (please ask)
USDA Prime Beef
12oz Bulgogi Galbi Strips
USD 26
20oz Prime NY Strip
USD 32
20oz Prime Ribeye
USD 32
8oz Prime Filet
USD 36
Snaker River American Wagyu
8oz Black Label Filet
USD 48
12oz Black Ribeye
USD 79
12oz Black NY Strip
USD 67
12oz Black Galbi Strips
USD 48
12oz Gold Ribeye
USD 90
12oz Gold NY Strip
USD 88
12oz Gold Galbi Strips
USD 58
Add Ons
Ban-Chan
Market value (please ask)
Red Leaf Ssam-Jang
Market value (please ask)
Frites
USD 5
Composed Plates
BBQ Half Chicken
Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice | Bok Choy
USD 32
Black Cod Bibimbap
Vegetables | Soft Egg | Rice | Ssamjang | Doenjeng Marinade
USD 34
Scallop & Shrimp Japchae
Sweet Potato Glass Noodles | Seasonal Vegetables
USD 35
Bosaam 16oz Roasted Pork
Red Leaf | Saam Jang | Rice
USD 32
Crispy Pork Belly Soon Tofu
Kimchi | Soft Tofu | Shrimp | Bacon | Crispy Shallot
USD 28
Short Rib Gang Doenjeng
Fermented Soy Bean Stew | Doenjeng | Mustard
USD 34
Desserts
$10
Red Currant Tart | Almond | Coconut Sorbet
Market value (please ask)
Trio of Eclairs | Cranberry | Dark Chocolate | Salted Caramel
Market value (please ask)
Yuzu Creme Brulee
Market value (please ask)
Corrupted Classics
The Hannya Tale
Banhez Mezcal | Espolon Reposado | Hannya Tou Plum Sake | Grapefruit Bitters
USD 12
Midnight Blues
Brockmans Gin | Blackberry | Blueberry | Lemon | Simple Syrup | Mint
USD 13
Bitter Than Your Average
Aperol | Lillet Rose | Grapefruit | Club Soda
USD 12
Tropical Creations
Blood Type: Coconut
Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum | Clement Coco | Hibiscus Syrup | Lime
USD 13
Seas The Day
Gray Whale Gin | Yellow Chartreuse | Velvet Falernum | Lemon | Club Soda
USD 14
This Sh*t Is Bananas!
Glenlivet Caribbean | Banana Maple Syrup | Pineapple | Orange | Lime | Nutmeg
USD 14
Sparkling & Rose
Prosecco Brut, Zardetto 'Conegliano', Italy
USD 11
Champagne Brut, Veuve Clicquot, NV
USD 18
Rose Brut, Francois Montand, France NV
USD 11
Coteaux d'Aix Rose, Provence 'Sabine' '19
USD 13
White Wine
Grillo, Tasca d'Almerita, Sicily, Italy 2016
USD 10
Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point, New Zealand
USD 12
Chardonnay, Böen, California 2016
USD 11
Estate Riesling, Donnhoff, Germany '18
USD 14
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, 'Poco o Poco' Sonoma, CA '17
USD 15
Red Blend, Skyside, CA '16
USD 12
Cabernet, Broadside, CA 2016
USD 13
Nebbiolo, GD Vajra, Italy 2018
USD 15
Beer
Thomas Hooker, #Nofilter 7% CT
USD 10
Grey Sail, Captains Daughter 8.5% RI
USD 12
Landshark Lager 4.6% MO
USD 6
Golden Road, Mango Cart 4% CA
USD 6
Two Roads Passionfruit Sour 4.8% CT
USD 9
Buckler NA
USD 4
Heineken Zero
USD 4
Sparkling
Prosecco Brut, Zardetto 'Conegliano', Italy NV
USD 11
Champagne Brut, Veuve Clicquot NV
USD 18
Rose Brut, Francois Montand, France NV
USD 11
Cava Brut, Juve y Camps, Spain NV
USD 35
Cava Brut Rose Reserva, Avinyo, Spain 2015
USD 46
Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blanc, Jaffelin, France NV
USD 38
Champagne Brut, Henriot 'Souverain', France NV
USD 115
Champagne Brut Rose, Laurent Perrier, France NV
USD 160
Champagne Brut, Alfred Gratien, France 2000
USD 120
Champagne Brut Nature, Drappier, France NV
USD 110
Champagne Brut, Krug 'Grand Cuvee', France NV
USD 240
Champagne Grand Cru Brut, Pierre Péters, Blanc de Blancs Cuvée de Réserve NV
USD 90
Rosé
Domaine de Nizas, Provence, France 2017*
USD 9
Chateau des Bertrands 'Reserve', Provence, France 2018
USD 12
Vin Gris, Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Los Carneros, CA 2018** ***
USD 69
Bright, Lively and Refreshing
Grillo, Tasca d'Almerita, Sicily, Italy 2016
USD 10
Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point, Marlborough, New Zealand 2017**
USD 12
Rioja Blanco, Milenrama, Spain 2016
USD 9
Txakoli, 'Ulacia' Getariako Takolina Basque, Spain 2018
USD 48
Soave Classico, Suavia 'Monte Carbonare, Veneto, Italy 2016
USD 45
Sauvignon Blanc, Quintessa 'Illumination', Napa Valley, CA 2015**
USD 80
Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon, Cape Mentelle, Margaret River, Australia 2017
USD 40
Txakoli, Ameztoi, Getariako Txakolina, Basque, Spain 2018
USD 40
Crisp, Minerally, Old World
Sauvignon Blanc, Raffaitin Planchon, Sancerre, France 2017*
USD 13
Chardonnay, William Fèvre, Chablis 'Champs Royaux' Burgundy, France 2017
USD 14
Grüner Veltliner, Schloss Gobelsburg, Kamptal, Austria 2017
USD 42
Gavi di Gavi, Enrico Serafino, Gavi, Italy 2017
USD 40
Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Serge Laporte, Sancerre, France 2017**
USD 55
Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon, Chateau Carbonnieux, Bordeaux, France 2012
USD 95
Aromatic & Complex
Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder 'Porer', Alto Adige, Italy 2015***
USD 15
Riesling, Domaine Ostertag, 'Vignoble D'E' Alsace FR 2015
USD 15
Albarino, Pazo de Senorans, Rias Baixas, Spain 2016
USD 45
Riesling, Dr. Thanish Estate 'Kabinett', Mosel, Germany 2014
USD 48
Riesling, Herman J Wiemer, Finger Lakes New York 2016
USD 45
Chardonnay, Whitcraft 'Pence Ranch', Santa Barbara, California 2015* **
USD 90
Arinto, Quinta de Chocapalha, Lisbon, Portugal 2017
USD 42
White Blend, Matthiasson, Napa Valley, California 2015
USD 58
Rich, Round & Generous
Chardonnay, Böen 'Tri-Appellation', California 2016
USD 11
Pinot Blanc, Jean-Marc Bernhard, Alsace, France 2014**
USD 35
Chenin Blanc, Domaine du Closel Savennières Clos du Papillon, Loire, France 2006
USD 65
Chenin Blanc, Gautier 'Argilex', Vouvray, FR 2017
USD 35
Chardonnay, Kistler 'Noisetiers', Sonoma, California 2016
USD 94
Godello, Avancia 'Cuvee de O Godello', Valdeorras, Spain 2015
USD 51
Chardonnay, Joseph Drouhin, Meursault, Burgundy, France 2014
USD 120
Chardonnay, Mount Eden 'Estate', Santa Cruz Mountains, California 2015
USD 90
Chardonnay, Bouchard Beaune du Château Premier Cru Burgundy France
USD 69
Light, Fresh & Versatile
Pinot Noir, Porter-Bass 'Poco o Poco' Sonoma, California 2017**
USD 15
Pinot Noir, Pull Eighty, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017*
USD 13
Pinot Noir, Bouchard, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy France 2013
USD 90
Gamay, Domaine Chardigny, Saint-Amour, Beaujolais, France 2016
USD 40
Pinot Noir, Whitcraft 'Mt. Eden Clone', Santa Barbara, California 2015* **
USD 96
Pinot Noir, Bouchard, Volnay Caillerets Premier Cru, Burgundy, France 2012
USD 145
Pinot Noir, Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romaneé, Burgundy, France 2015
USD 130
Barbera, Vietti 'Tre Vigne', Piedmont, Italy 2015
USD 39
Pinot Noir, Regis Bouvier Marsannay, Burgundy, France 2016
USD 55
Pinot Noir, Robert Sinskey 'Los Carneros', Carneros, California 2013** ***
USD 80
Pinot Noir, Hirsch 'San Andreas Fault', Sonoma, California 2016
USD 90
Pinot Noir, Ken Wright 'Shea Vineyard', Willamette, Oregon 2014
USD 125
Pinot Noir, Storm 'Verde', Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa 2015**
USD 70
Fruit Forward & Rich
Cabernet Sauvignon, Broadside, Paso Robles, California 2015
USD 11
Red Blend, Skyside, North Coast, California 2016
USD 12
Malbec, Ruca Malen 'Reserva', Mendoza, Argentina 2014
USD 12
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Paso Robles, California 2016
USD 64
Zinfandel, Turley "Frederick's Vineyard" Sonoma, CA 2017
USD 69
Mencia, Trousseau, Garnacha, Bodegas Raúl Pérez, Ultreia Bierzo, Spain 2016
USD 38
Cabernet Sauvignon, Matthiasson, Napa Valley, California 2015
USD 95
Manto Negra / Syrah, Gallinas y Focas 'Hens & Seals', Spain 2013
USD 65
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Telegramme', Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Rhone, France 2016
USD 85
Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Eden, Santa Cruz, California 2015
USD 75
Merlot, Newton 'Unfiltered', Napa Valley, California 2012
USD 95
Syrah, Whitcraft 'Friend Matt's Vineyard', Santa Barbara, CA 2014* **
USD 75
Super Tuscan, Aia Vecchia 'Sor Ugo', Tuscany, Italy 2014
USD 64
Syrah, Drew, 'The Ornbaun', Mendocino Ridge, CA 2015**
USD 65
Elegant, Old World Driven
Cabernet Franc, Bernhard Baudry 'Domaine', Chinon, France 2017**
USD 12
Nebbiolo, Cascina Ca Rossa 'Funsu', Langhe, Italy 2017**
USD 12
Pinot Noir, Joseph Drouhin Pommard 1er Cru, Burgundy, FR 2012
USD 125
Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Castera, Bordeaux 2011
USD 48
Tempranillo, Sierra Cantabria, Rioja Crianza, Spain 2015
USD 48
Grenache / Mourvedre, La Font de Notre Dame, Gigondas, FR 2015
USD 45
Pauillac, Lions de Batailley, Bordeaux, France 2014
USD 75
Sangiovese, San Polo, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy 2012*
USD 85
Corvina, Tenuta Sant Antonio 'Scaia', Valpolicella, Italy 2016
USD 42
Super Tuscan, San Felice 'Vigorello', Tuscany, Italy 2011
USD 90
Sangiovese, Rocca de Montegrossi, Chianti Classico, Tuscany IT 2017**
USD 35
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Château de L' Enclos, Pomerol Bordeaux FR 2014
USD 80
Tempranillo, Rioja Reserva Especial Vina Ardanza, La Rioja Alta Spain 2010
USD 70
Nebbiolo, Luigi Baudana Barolo Baudana, Piedmont, Italy 2015
USD 80
Syrah, Matthieu Barret, "Petit Ours" Rhône FR 2016** ***
USD 38
Deep, Opulent & Powerful
Tempranillo, Numanthia 'Termes' Toro, Spain 2015
USD 14
Corvina / Rondinella, Monti Garbi, Valpolicella, Italy 2014
USD 50
Cabernet Sauvignon, Canvasback, Red Mountain, Washington 2014
USD 80
Merlot, Plumpjack, Napa Valley, California 2012*
USD 95
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cade 'Estate', Howell Mountain, CA 2014*
USD 144
Malbec Blend, Hess Collection 'Lion Tamer' Napa Valley, CA 2016
USD 65
Cabernet Sauvignon, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, California 2014
USD 110
Nebbiolo, Moccagatta, Barbaresco, Italy 2015
USD 70
Cabernet Sauvignon, Peter Michael 'Au Paradis', Napa, California 2014
USD 245
Red Blend, Robert Foley Vineyards, 'The Griffin' Howell Mountain, CA 2015
USD 62
Monastrell / Cabernet Sauvignon, Volver 'Triga', Spain 2013
USD 85
Cabernet Sauvignon, Adamvs 'Quintvs', Howell Mountain, CT 2013** ***
USD 225
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Secondo Marco Amarone, Valpolicella, Italy 2015
USD 95
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mayacamas Mt. Veeder, Napa CA 2015
USD 180
Corrupted Classics
Wanderlust
Mezcal | Averna | Orange Bitters
USD 13
Madame Butterfly
Gin | Butterfly Pea Blossom Syrup | Lime | Rose Water
USD 13
The Cherry on Top
Reposado Tequila | Lemon | Luxardo Cherry Syrup | Egg White | Angostura Bitters
USD 14
Tropical Creations
Beach Please
Pineapple Rum | Cachaça | Lemon Simple Syrup | Club Soda
USD 12
Hibiscus Punch
Gin | Hibiscus Syrup | Lime
USD 13
Lost in Paradise
Aged Rum | Campari | Lime | Spiced Pineapple Cordial | Chili Bitters
USD 12
Sparkling & Rose
Prosecco Brut, Zardetto 'Conegliano', Italy
USD 11
Champagne Brut, Veuve Clicquot, NV
USD 18
Rose Brut, Francois Montand, France NV
USD 11
Spatburgunder, Schneider, Germany' 18
USD 9
White Wine
Grillo, Tasca d'Almerita, Sicily, Italy 2016
USD 10
Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point, New Zealand
USD 12
Chardonnay, Böen, California 2016
USD 11
Riesling, Domaine Ostertag, Alsace FR '15
USD 15
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, 'Poco o Poco' Sonoma, CA '17
USD 15
Malbec, Ruca Malen 'Reserva', Argentina' 14
USD 12
Cabernet Sauvignon, Broadside, Paso Robles, CA 2016
USD 13
Beer
OB Mamas Little Yella Pilsner 5.3% CO
USD 7
Outer Light Cloudbreak DIPA 8.5% CT
USD 8
Lord Hobo Boomsauce DIPA 7.8% MA
USD 9
Rotating Relic, CT
Market value (please ask)
Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout 6% CO
USD 8
Landshark Lager 4.6% MO
USD 6
Main
Fish & Fire
Koji | Black Cod | Kombu | Butter | Lime. Wine Pairing: Txakoli, 'Ulacia' Takolina, Basque, Spain 2018
Market value (please ask)
Shellfish in Snow
Scallop | Oyster Cream | Preserved Lemon | Pear. Wine Pairing: Riesling, Domaine Ostertag, Alsace FR 2015
Market value (please ask)
Surprise Parfait
Foie | Chestnut | Yuzu | Pomegranate | Toast. Wine Pairing: Raffaitin Planchon Sancerre FR 2017
Market value (please ask)
Surf & Turf
Beef Fat Confit Lobster | Lemongrass | Corn | Sabayon. Wine Pairing: Beaune du Chateau Premier Cru, FR 2017
Market value (please ask)
Tropical Delight
Roasted Banana | Lime | Peanut | Kaffir Lime. Wine Pairing: Barbera, Vietti 'Tre Vigne', Piedmont, IT 2015
Market value (please ask)
Remember the Thyme
Tonkatsu Pork | Apple | Turnip | Horseradish. Wine Pairing: Tempranillo, Numanthia 'Termes' Toro, Spain 2015
Market value (please ask)
Nostalgia
Venison Pho | Alfalfa Sprout | Mint | Basil | Star Anise. Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir, Robert Sinskey, Los Carneros CA 2014
Market value (please ask)
Tropical Orchard
Pawpaw | Apple | Toffee | Thyme
Market value (please ask)
About
This restaurant information were provided by users. Kindly be aware there are no guarantees to the accuracy of information.
Restaurant name
The Essex
Notice
A note from the restaurant
Reservation policy: We have a very small dining room, and we are a restaurant built around reservations. Please note, changes to your party size must be confirmed by the restaurant to ensure we can accomadate. Reservations for parties 6 or larger require a credit card to hold, and are subject to a $10 per guest charge in the event of a cancellation within 48 hours, and full ticket price for special events, and holiday bookings. Please be kind and communicative!
Reservations
Accepts reservations・Request reservation
Cuisine
Phone number
Address
Hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
16:00~20:30
Accepts reservations
Wednesday
16:00~20:30
Accepts reservations
Thursday
16:00~20:30
Accepts reservations
Friday
16:00~21:00
Accepts reservations
Saturday
16:00~21:00
Accepts reservations
Public holiday
Closed
Budget
USD 32
Payment methods
Credit cards accepted(Debit card), Electronic money accepted(NFC Mobile Payment), and Checks accepted
Smoking
Unknown
Opening date
Unknown
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