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- BBarbaraNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWell executed food; perfect portions. Effortless service. Always lovely!More infoLa Marea$$$$• Italian• Old Saybrook•4.8
- CChrisConnecticut •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food, excellent service. Brought friends for a celebration with their first time there and they absolutely will go back. Five star experience.More infoLiv's Oyster Bar$$$$• Seafood• Old Saybrook•4.8
- KKarenNew York City •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe food was outstanding. A few kinks they need to work out, but for week 3, it was overall fantastic. Can’t wait to go back and try other things on the menuMore infoBella Canggio Restaurant / Bar$$$$• Peruvian• Norwich•4.5
- TTedNew York City •16 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe arrived early for our reservation and we were asked if we wanted to sit right away or wait in the bar. No pressure, just a friendly question. We chose to sit and begin dinner our waitress could not have been more pleasant. Food was amazing and we had a wonderful evening with friends enjoying the atmosphere of the dining room and good friends. We would highly recommend The Griswold Inn when you are in or around the Essex area.More infoThe Griswold Inn$$$$• American• Essex•4.7
- LLisaHawaii •5 reviews5.0Dined on 17 Oct 2026A Great dining experience. Sommelier had a great recommendation for our wine selection. Server was friendly, attentive and professional. The food was outstanding. The chef shared his passion for cooking as we could taste it in his amazing food. Every bite was a delicious journey of flavor. We will Definitely be back. We should probably keep this place the a secret but we cant help but compliment the people who deserve it. We are all in! Our new go to favorite experience.More infoThe Wine Bar & Bistro at The Griswold Inn$$$$• Wine Bar• Essex•4.6
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