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

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

Very popular casual breakfast joint. Open daily 7am-3pm.
Tel: (860) 664 0808

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

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

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

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

Well known spot especially for inexpensive breakfast. Great variety of pancakes. sandwiches, wraps and American favorites. Takeout. Open daily 6:30am-8:30pm; 6:30am-3pm Sun.
Tel: (860) 399 4211

Good place for breakfast, sandwiches, homemade pastries and basic provisioning. Located a few hundred yards from the marinas. Open daily 6am-5pm.
Tel: (860) 767 7376

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