About Restaurant: 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.
Positive Review Count: 851 Reviews
Price Range: $31 to $50
Restaurant Type: American
Keywords: Charming, Good for special occasions, Great for live music
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Review Descriptions: Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
Details: 4.2Food , 4.4Service , 4.6Ambience , 4.1Value
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Dining style: Casual Dining
Price: $31 to $50
Cuisines: American
Hours of operation: Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:45 pm
Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:15 pm
Sun 11:00 am–7:45 pm
Phone number: (860) 767-1776
Website: http://www.griswoldinn.com/
Payment options: AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code: Smart Casual
Executive chef: Shaheed Toppin
Catering: DECEMBER is a wonderful time to experience The Griswold Inn! With our “halls” fully decked, the “Rockwellian vibe” is in the air. The month-long celebration features a Holiday Bill of Fare with game selections as well as Gris Classics. Each evening, while served by costumed wait staff, The Royal Court Singers perform seasonal classics table-side.
Private party facilities: The Griswold Inn, is ideal for many types of private events, from small gatherings and business meetings, to large parties. Each of our rooms is a unique space, showcasing our celebrated art collection, and our proud history. Contact Claudia Odekerken, our Private Events Manager to plan your next event!catering@griswoldinn.com t.860-767-1776.
Private party contact: Lauri Mackuck: (860) 767-1776
Location: 36 Main St, Essex, CT 06426
Neighborhood: Essex
Cross street: Ferry St
Parking details: Free street parking and in the Inn’s private lots.
Entertainment: Live music nightly with a varied musical menu. View the entertainment calendar on the Inn’s website.
Additional: Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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