Recommended Italian café with a full menu, a wide choice of pastries and gelato. Spacious seating room, outdoor patio. Open daily 11:30 til late. Tel: (508) 790 5700 www.colomboscafe.com
Fun and casual restaurant/bar. Trendy late-night spot, serving good contemporary American cuisine with European flair. Open daily from 4pm. Takeout available. Band and DJ Tue-Sun. Outdoor seating.
Tel: (508) 778 6515
www.fiveeightysixbistro.com
Happening raw bar/restaurant, serving innovative seafood dishes, fresh shelfish, and more. Cosmopolitan & sophisticated ambiance, extensive wine list. Open daily, lunch & dinner.
Tel: (508) 778 6500
www.nakedoyster.com
Paddock is a well established restaurant recommended for its extensive award-winning wine list and good food. Live entertainment. Open daily in season, lunch & dinner.
Tel: (508) 775 7677
Located inside Dauntless marina, with a terrace overlooking the River. Good fresh food and pleasant atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. No dinner on Sun.
Tel: (860) 767 0560
Quaint and popular café located on Essex Marina Island, accessible thanks to a short, free, boat ride. Jamaican inspired menu. BYOB, pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, large outdoor seating. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed on Tue.
Tel: (860) 767 2489
This outstanding restaurant is worth a 10 min. drive from Essex if you want to try one of the best vegetarian/vegan in New England. Sophisticated and beautifully presented dishes, using a lot of produce from their own farm. Stylish contemporary décor, attentive service, nice wine list, fantastic desserts, lots of raw and gluten free options. Ravie reviews from prestigious magazines, a plant based heaven! Open daily for dinner, Sun brunch. Cooking classes.
Tel: (860) 322 4212
www.sixmain.com
Great place for quick, healthy and satisfying Mexican food , including vergetarian options. Outside sitting. Open daily 11:30-8:30pm.
Tel : (860) 399 1221
THE place to eat and have fun in Clinton! Located at Cedar Island Marina, spectacular waterfront setting, several large rooms and terrace. Fine or more casual dinning, with an accent on New England favorites. Gluten free options, wide wine/beer list and great cocktails. Excellent live music on weekends. Open daily from 11:30am, nonstop service.
Tel: (860) 664 3788
www.aquaonthewater.com
Popular familial place, located within walking distance from Cedar Island Marina. American and pub style food. Daily nonstop service from 11:30am.
Tel: (860) 669 3463
Fantastic Japanese, best sushi bar on the shoreline. Great noodles, hibachi, teriyaki dishes. Open daily from 11am (noon on Sat and 3:30 on Sun) to 10pm, 11pm on weekends.
Tel: (860) 664 9268
www.hanamiclinton.com
Renowned lobster shack, located by the water. People travel from far way for their lobster rolls! Onsite lobster and shellfish market. Fun familial ambience, friendly owners, outside seating. Closed Mon-Tue. Open 11am-6pm.
Tel: (860) 669 2005
Very popular casual breakfast joint. Open daily 7am-3pm.
Tel: (860) 664 0808
One of the oldest continuously operating inns in the country established in 1776! 30 charming and uniquely decorated rooms including suites. Most are furnished with antiques and period reproductions with cozy bedding and modern amenities. Unique atmosphere with kind hospitality. Local institution, known as the Gris’, serving sophisticated New England cuisine, in cozy dining rooms filled with marine art. Acclaimed wine bar, small plates, nightly entertainment with eclectic live bands. Open daily, lunch & dinner. Famous Sunday brunch.
Renown for terrific brick oven pizzas made with high quality ingredients. Open daily 11am-9pm; Sun noon-8pm.
Tel: (508) 999 4943
www.pizzeriabrick.com
Wine bar/restaurant located across from the docks in a romantic renovated 1836 stone warehouse. Sophisticated cuisine, top wine selections and a trendy/chic atmosphere. Valet parking. Lunch & dinner daily.
Tel: (508) 994 9463
Known for its seafood and martini bar. Located on Buzzard’s Bay, lunch & dinner daily.
Tel: (508) 992 7359
www.davyslockerrestaurant.com
Sports-pub, good combination of Portuguese and American food and drinks. Quick & friendly service; open daily from 11am til late .
Tel: (508) 997 7309
Popular bar/restaurant, variety of classic pub dishes and fresh seafood-fare, full bar. Located on the water. Open from11am til late.
Tel: (508) 993 3400
www.fathomsbarandgrille.com
Great place to have lunch after a visit to the Whaling Museum. Serves unpretentious food at good prices. Dining room with lots of character. Live music Mon & Thur. Lunch & dinner daily.
Tel: (508) 993 7477
Rated as the best Middle Eastern/Lebanese in the whole region. Great choice for vegans. Lunch and dinner. Closed on Sun.
Tel: (508) 992 8217
www.lebanese-kitchen.com
Excellent Asian/Japanese restaurant. Fresh and delicious sushi, pad thai, and Chinese dishes. Welcoming owners and good value. Lunch and dinner, closed on Mon. Takeout available.
Tel: (508) 992 8300
www.akitchenma.com
Locals’ and visitors’ favorite, just yards from the shipyard. Cozy atmosphere, tasty fresh seafood, including Buzzard’s Bay scallops. Excellent steaks, pizza, homemade bread and mouthwatering desserts! Plus, a fun bar famous for its Martinis. Super good prices! Open Tues-Sun, lunch & dinner. Closed Mon.
Tel: (508) 993 1712
Friendly, family-oriented environment serving pizzas, Italian dishes, and fresh seafood. Open nonstop service daily from 11:30am til 10pm; noon Sun. Takeout.
Tel: (508) 996 9810
www.mikesfairhaven.com