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1. The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(1928)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Madison
Booked 14 times today
The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel is a perfect spot for a romantic date night. Reviewers rave about the 'classic elegance' and 'beautiful venue' with 'great views'. They consistently praise the 'impeccable service' and 'creatively prepared' food. With an overall high rating, it's a must-visit for a memorable dining experience.
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2. Comomango Mexican Kitchen and Cantina
4.7
Exceptional(73)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Madison
Booked 14 times today
Experience upscale Mexican cuisine with a delightful twist at Comomango Mexican Kitchen and Cantina. Our newly redesigned downtown spot offers a charming ambiance, perfect for enjoying drinks and appetizers at the bar or dining on our enclosed porch year-round. Indulge in our inventive tacos with homemade tortillas, featuring flavors like savory shrimp or succulent pulled pork tamales. Cap off your meal with our creamy Tres Leches dessert. With prompt service and engaged waitstaff, every visit is a celebration of flavor and hospitality.
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3. Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar - Westbrook
new
4.3
Awesome(113)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Westbrook
The Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar of Westbrook, CT has a simple philosophy to provide an exceptional meal with superior service. We hope that every guest at the Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar will enjoy the warm and relaxed Mediterranean-style atmosphere. As in the Spanish and Mediterranean countryside, we provide you a fine dining experience and attentive, leisurely service so you may take the time to enjoy your meal in pleasant surroundings. By using Spanish and Mediterranean influences, we delight in creating innovative dishes, using only the freshest ingredients in the Mediterranean style. Our dishes are not only a treat for your palette but also considered one of the best diets for your health.
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4. La Marea
4.8
Exceptional(1812)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Old Saybrook
Booked 11 times today
Savor the authentic tastes of Italy when you dine at La Marea. Located on the shoreline of CT in Old Saybrook, our family owned Italian restaurant prepares northern and southern Italian cuisine using a mix of the finest imports from Italy as well as fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options are available. Enjoy your dining experience in either our dining room or be sure to reserve a seat at our conversational hi-top tables or at the bar in our lounge.Important: when making a reservation through OpenTable there is an option to make a reservation at a high top table in the bar area or standard table which is in the dining room. If the high top option does not pop up as an option for you then that means that there are NO High Top tables available at those times. If you would like to reserve bar seats please leave us a note or call us. See you soon! Take-out available
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5. The Griswold Inn
4.6
Exceptional(939)
Price: Expensive
• American • Essex
Booked 9 times today
The Griswold Inn is an inn and restaurant located in the historic seaport village of Essex. The Gris, as it is affectionately known, has been in continous operation since 1776.`Currently we are offering dine in, dine out, and Gris To Go! Inside, guests may enjoy dining in historic, art-filled rooms which exude character, charm and tradition. Seating for the alfresco experience is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with the exception of larger parties of 7 or more which may be made by calling 860.767.1776. The Inn boasts a wine list consistently recognized by Wine Spectator with the prestigious Award of Excellence; Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure have recently recognized the Inn's restaurant as "Connecticut's coziest" and it is included in Patricia Schulz's "1000 Places to See Before You Die". The Griswold Inn is also the recipient of Connecticut's Highest Award for Hospitality. The best of old and new meet here.
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6. The Brushmill by the Waterfall
4.5
Awesome(606)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Chester
Booked 7 times today
The Brushmill By The Waterfall is a restaurant and tavern featuring contemporary cuisine in an elegant setting overlooking a romantic waterfall on the Pattaconk Creek located in picturesque Chester, Connecticut.
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7. Aspen Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1720)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Old Saybrook
Booked 11 times today
Aspen Restaurant is a great spot for date night, as evidenced by one reviewer who stated it would be their new date night spot. The ambiance is described as cozy and perfect for a special occasion. The menu offers a variety of dishes with global accents, and the service is consistently excellent. Plus, the dual-sided fireplace creates a lovely atmosphere.
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8. Little Pub- Old Saybrook
4.6
Exceptional(139)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old Saybrook
Booked 3 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.
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9. The Wine Bar & Bistro at The Griswold Inn
4.9
Exceptional(90)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Essex
The Wine Bar at The Griswold Inn is an extraordinary space in which to enjoy a delicious experience in every respect. It features an innovative tapas menu, inspired "macro" plates, artisanal cheeses and handcrafted desserts. The menu changes periodically to take advantage of all that characterizes a particular season, though there are a few classics that remain on the menu throughout the year, like its very popular Grilled and Carved Bistro Steak, served with white truffle-laced pommes frites, arugula,and red wine jus. A consistent winner of Wine Spectator's prestigious Award of Excellence, it offers numerous wines by the glass, wine flights, and a more extensive bottle list. A full-service bar is also available. A creative and accomplished chef and a knowledgeable and attentive service staff complete the experience.
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10. Penny Lane Pub
4.4
Awesome(344)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old Saybrook
Booked 12 times today
Penny Lane Pub & Restaurant is an English style pub located in Old Saybrook. The casual and friendly atmosphere on two stories offers plenty of options for diners. Whether you choose the entertaining and active downstairs or the quieter dining upstairs or even the patio when weather permits, the casual pub fare will win you over.Lunch choices at Penny Lane Pub & Restaurant include classic English pub favorites such as fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and a corned beef Reuben. Be sure to also visit Penny Lane Pub & Restaurant for live music on Friday nights. Heading to the Kate theater just walking distance down Main street? Make a reservation today!
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