5 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Essex

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1. Little Pub- Old Saybrook

4.7

Exceptional(143)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Saybrook

Booked 6 times today

Great food, generous drinks, and a lively pub atmosphere you'll feel right at home in. A rustic neighborhood gathering place with a relentless focus on customer service, value, and fun.

2. Fresh Salt

4.5

Awesome(1554)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Old Saybrook

Booked 46 times today

Fresh Salt is more than just a restaurant; it is a place to enjoy one another’s company and experience the breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound quietly intertwined with the Connecticut River. Utilizing the chef’s simple yet high quality approach, the fresh, seasonal local ingredients of Connecticut are transformed into beautifully inspired dishes. Our Local Food Commitment allows us to work with local farmers and artisans to ensure the quality of locally grown ingredients from the sea, land and soil. These fresh ingredients and vibrant tastes of Fresh Salt are available daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located right on the water means seriously fresh seafood and our menu definitely delivers. From the beloved Lobster Roll to the cherished Clam Chowder and so many more specialties, Fresh Salt dishes are guaranteed to please every palate. We offer indoor and outdoor dining, outdoor dining is based on a first come first serve basis, outdoor dining is non-reservable.

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3. Chamard Vineyards, Farm Winery Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(2461)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Clinton

Booked 11 times today

Established in 1983, Chamard Vineyards, is one of the Connecticut Wine Trails founding fathers. Tucked between the Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River, Chamard enjoys a unique marine micro-climate ideal for growing European Vinifera vines such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Noir. To produce “French Inspired Wines from the Connecticut Shoreline” has been Chamards mission from the start. As a farm, Chamard honors agriculture by partnering with fellow growers and producers to pair food with wine in celebration of Connecticut’s local gastronomy.

4. Bacari Social

4.2

Awesome(126)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westbrook

Booked 2 times today

Bacari Social, located in Westbrook Safe Harbor Pilot's Point Marina is a Seasonal waterside restaurant specializing in fresh seafood, unique small plates, and plentiful sandwiches and entrees! Our restaurant offers ample waterside views inside and outside while you enjoy our creative cocktails, extensive wine list, and fresh menu options.

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5. Kokomo's Restaurant - Old Lyme

3.6

Very Good(378)

Price: Expensive

• American • Old Lyme

Booked 1 time today

Kokomo's: Connecticut's Tropical Paradise! Enjoy our beautiful beachfront restaurant, overlooking Long Island Sound. With our all you can eat Caribbean inspired table side dining, Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, and Hand Crafted Cocktails we aim to please all of our guests- Whether it's a family dinner, date night, or out with the girls.... Kokomo's is the place to beach.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Little Pub- Old Saybrook

2. Fresh Salt

3. Chamard Vineyards, Farm Winery Bistro

4. Bacari Social

5. Kokomo's Restaurant - Old Lyme

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