Excellent location on the Connecticut River near marinas where you can sit on patio and view boats…read morecoming in and out of docks. Got online and made reservations for Father's Day a few days ahead so didn't have to wait in line. It was a good meal; enjoyed fish and chips with great fries and a chocolate mousse to share. The cucumber cocktail was delicious and thirst quenching. I fit right in cause I dressed like the help and certainly got a lot of good karma for that one!

We took a trip to visit this restaurant, and I'm glad we did!…read more Nestled in a marina area, this place serves all types of customers. That said, fair warning: I don't think you should spend all day working on your boat and then stroll in smelling like you've been doing just that! It's not a dive. They have a really nice outdoor seating area, and if it weren't for the heat, we definitely would have enjoyed sitting outside. Maybe next time! I had the SML (Salmon, Lettuce & Tomato), and I really enjoyed it. My husband said his chicken was tender and good as well. Overall, I'd definitely go back. A couple of random observations: Demerits if you will. No blue cheese olives for my martini? Come on! And there was some very weird mold situation happening in the ladies' room that definitely needs attention. Despite those little issues, we had a good experience and I'd happily give this place another try

The location right on the Connecticut River makes for beautiful waterfront views, and the historic…read morecharm of the restaurant adds to the entire experience. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the arancini, crab cakes, pesto chicken sandwich, shrimp tacos, and the seafood paella. Everything was delicious, but the paella was definitely the standout. It was incredibly generous in size, packed with shrimp, mussels, chicken and sausage, and full of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made us want to stay and enjoy the view even longer.

Beautiful views and a very pretty patio, great for summer dining! If I lived in the area I could…read moreeven see myself coming here for a cocktail in the evening. I'd definitely recommend coming here before or after going to a show next door! We came for lunch on a hot day so it wasn't crazy busy, but we had good service and enjoyed the meals we got. My friend and I split the bang bang shrimp tacos and chipotle cheesesteak egg rolls. Both were very good and full of flavor! The kids enjoyed their meals and my boyfriend's fish and chips was very fresh. Nice spot with great views and a very good selection of food options.

We had the best brunch at Landing & Main today. The folks who owned The Wethersfield Diner come in…read moreevery Sunday to offer an amazing fresh brunch from 9 am - 1 pm. There were so many options...a French toast bake with warm syrup, warm apples in syrup, or sugar free syrup. Fresh made biscuits with gravy, or you could opt for the fresh homemade blueberry or strawberry jams, as I did!!! Breakfast standards like scrambled eggs, ham, bacon and sausage, and some of the best breakfast potatoes you'll ever have!! There was also a yogurt and oatmeal station with tons of toppings, fresh made granola, and the best triple clotted yogurt I've ever had! Don't let me forget the mini quiches, salads, or amazing dessert table with fresh baked desserts, as well as croissants, bagels, and mini muffins. This week they also had made to order corned beef hash made by Brian O'Rourke from the old (now closed) O'Rourke's Diner in Middletown. It was so good and even better than I remembered!! Brunch is $22.95 per person for all you can eat, and included coffee, tea, and juice. Cocktails are available for an extra charge. Service was warm and welcoming and the dining room was lovely! There is space to accommodate groups of any size. Do yourself a favor and check this brunch out as soon as you can! It rivals the best brunches along the shoreline.

This place was good! Like, legit good!…read more I'm writing this review after only one visit. Our party of five all agreed that their meals were delicious. I wasn't feeling very adventurous, so I got a chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. I am notorious for never finishing my dinner... And I ate the whole thing. I mean every crumb. It was that good. The menu was diverse, and I will have to go back and try one of the more adventurous pasta, dishes, or the like. Our server was experienced and attentive. The space was clean. The owner was friendly. The bathroom was immaculate. The parking lot is tight if you have a large vehicle, but doable. All in all a great experience.

Had a wonderful dining experience at Brushmill by the Waterfall! They offered an amazing selection…read moreof gluten-free options, making it easy to enjoy an incredible meal without compromise. The staff was absolutely amazing--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. Great food, outstanding service, and a beautiful atmosphere. We can't wait to come back!

Great ambiance as you walk in by the waterfall. Three rooms depending upon the vibe you're looking…read morefor; dressy dining area, casual bar, or cozy informal den. We chose the latter in a corner window right by the falls. The service was outstanding. From the moment we arrived, to helping us find our seat, to our server helping us with the menu, to the manager coming over and talking with us to make sure everything was ok. I liked how the server first checked to see if we had any time restraints along with food allergies, etc. Speaking of the food. We started with the clam chowder and scallops. The chowder was the best I've ever had. Plenty of meat and seasoned perfectly. The scallops were amazing. The manager later told us that the scallops were the only thing that had been on the menu since day one. They tried to rotate them off once and the people went nuts. We moved on to the duck and salmon. Both were delicious. Sides were perfect as well. I'd love to write about dessert, but unfortunately, we were stuffed. They looked good, but that will have to wait until next time.

A little hidden gem in Essex but worth the drive. Staff is very welcoming and the wine list is…read moredelightful. Started with the Tuna Nachos which were to die for and for the entree I tried the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with an order of truffle fries. Everything is amazing and I can't wait to come back again. Unfortunatelyx it's a rainy day but I can absolutely envision a glass of wine on the deck. This place should be on any foodies list.

Fabulous Food, Service, Happy Hour and view of the Marina…read moreLove everything about this restaurant. The menu varies by season! But the staples are the lobster roll and smash burger and fish and chips which are all great! Try the Bong Water Drink with Mezcal or the Campfire bourbon smash! The restaurant is open year round, it is located in the Dauntless shipyard and Marina. Make a reservation in the summer for the deck that looks over the Dauntless and Essex Island Marinas. You'll feel like you are on vacation! The staff and owners and kitchen staff really care! If you have an allergy or other dining request they are great at guiding you!! Their shrimp and grits is Gluten Free! Great place to go when you're going on the Essex Steam Train for Polar express or Thomas the train or leaf peeping or just browsing the shops in Essex! Great for couples, families or groups of friends. Deck is dog friendly!

This lobster roll was amazing! The bun was perfectly toasted yet soft, buttered but not…read moremushy/falling apart, and had tons of lobster yet it stayed in the bun. The fries were delicious and well seasoned. Came out quick after ordered. We sat at picnic tables outside and had a great meal. Inside is very casual and looks similar to a bar. The best lobster roll I've had, even compared to the restaurants on the coast of ct. i will be visiting again!

Friendly staff, 2 lobster rolls $98! They were good but not…read more$98 good. We did BYOB & there is a $5 charge per person to do that.

This place is always clean and the seafood is very fresh. Today I picked up salmon (amazing) and…read moreshrimp (looking forward to grilling tomorrow).

The owner ( Arnold) waited on me. I asked for 4 pieces of fresh sword fish $$$ to be cut all of…read morethe same thickness, so the cooking time would be the same. And the presentation would be the same. He could not do that. What's so difficult about that request? Then when I expressed my unhappiness, he told me to get out of his store. As a resident of Colchester, I brought all of my future business to City Fish and never went back.

One my favorite spots of 2026! I wish yelp would allow…read morefractions of stars as i would rate this 4.75. Beautiful dining space tucked behind a street front bar entrance. Contemporary wood paneled room with a window wall overlooking the river below. Expertly made martinis followed by watermelon beet and feta salad; and wild mushrooms with Parmesan bread crumbs, mint, fried rosemary and whipped ricotta. Both were very tasty expressions of the season. Our table raved over the tagliarini with a local beef, pork and veg ragu and a shellfish version with a spicy puttanesca. The menu changes regularly to highlight the best of the season and local producers. Sometimes it's nice to eat delicious food with no blasting music, at reasonable prices (app/salads: $12-16, most entrees high 20's to $36) just hanging with happy well fed adults enjoying conversation. It would have been 5 stars but for the forgetting of complimentary bread service until we asked for it during the entrees. The bread was mediocre and chewy. Our primary waitperson sort of disappeared for a bit. An evening special of soba noodles with julienne vegetables was really just a bowl of noodles with little evidence of any veggies. Regardless, I've recommended to about 10 people already today and I'll keep doing so!!

A while ago, my wife and I had a positive experience at River Tavern. That experience has endured…read morein our minds through a number of less positive experiences. After a recent disappointing experience at RT with my son and father, I have to accept that the the initial positive experience may be the exception and not the rule. RT is located in Chester Center, which is a top CT town. Top tier location. The restaurant is cute, but cramped. After we were seated, a while passed before we saw our server. We were ready to order for 10 minutes and she still hadn't checked in with us. I told another employee that we wanted to see our server. She shook her head and we waited another 5 minutes. We finally were able to order. Then people who arrived after us, and ordered after us, received food first. Multiple tables. Through multiple service issues, there was no recognition from the employees about the issues. Our primary server asked how things were going when she first checked in with us. I told her the truth. And she didn't seem like she cared. She was apparently hoping that I would just say "good". The food was mixed. My son and I split a burger and an order of chilaquiles. The chilaquiles was good. The burger was medium rare rather than the medium we asked for. The burger was underseasoned. It may not have been seasoned at all. The bottom part of the bun was cut at a weird angle. As the juices flowed from the burger, it soaked the short side of the burger bun so that it was unusable. My Dad said his salad featuring peaches and nuts, barely had any peaches or nuts. I'm unlikely to eat at River Tavern again anytime soon. 2.5 Stars

My go-to place for great whole belly fried clams!…read more Great owners and service serving up a wide variety of seafood and non-seafood items so there is something for everyone on the menu!

One star too many. I ordered the seafood platter, and I can't begin to tell you how disappointed I…read morewas with it. Fried seafood should be a golden brown not dark brown like I was served. This is a result of over cooking in a fryolator with old, stressed grease and too high temperatures. Everything tasted like dirty fry grease. I asked the server for one minor change on my dinner of just holding back the clam strips and it was substituted with some very overcooked calamari rings that were inedible. Everything was overcooked and greasy. Mediocrity at its finest. When the check came there was a $10.00 upcharge for the small substitution I requested. Nothing on the menu about that or nothing from the server about that either, just a pleasant surprise snuck on the check at the end. Both my grandfathers and three of my uncles ran restaurants that specialized in fried seafood, and I know what I'm talking about. One final note, the biggest gift came at 4:00 am when I found myself racing to the bathroom with a horrible case of Montezuma's revenge. Good luck to this struggling restaurant, I'll never eat there again. Caveat Emptor.

Fish Friday. They have added all of the fish we're familiar with in a grand fish fry. It's only on…read moreFridays so call your orders in. Everything is homemade, the fish continues to be fresh. Try it, you'll love.

We recently ordered some special meat from the butcher department and the staff was professional…read moreand went above and beyond for our special occasion . I would highly recommend them ! They also stock a variety of items for a smaller market .