You cannot beat the view! We happen to be there on a beautifully warm sunny mid day. We were able to get a table outside, looking over the Connecticut river and watching all the boats. The only negative thing was that the service was incredibly slow. I ended up going to the bar to pick up our drinks which we had ordered 30 minutes before! Other than that, everything was fantastic. It's a beautiful interior. Very welcoming. Everything we ate was super delicious. Beef, short rib, sandwich, fish and chips, which was haddock and very tasty. Had a couple of their house craft cocktails which were sublime. We will give it another shot. But maybe first stop at the bar and get our drinks! read more

Beautiful setting right on the river! Good food and service excellent. Please get more comfortable chairs on the patio.

Decided to give this restaurant another chance when friends from out of state wanted water front dining with drinks. I procrastinated about returning because there are plenty of other options in the general area but I'm one for giving second chances. Some weeks prior to our visit we were told by friends that restaurant staff viewed them up and down as they were escorted to their table. Upon our visit I witnessed the same which I found the restaurant staff behavior to being condescending and disrespectful to a paying customer..especially it's location is within the parameters of a boaters environment which they should expect summer style attire; not a black tie clientele. This this is an over rated water front Restaurant with an attitude serving mediocre food at higher prices.. read more

The food is excellent as well as the drinks! Look forward to many visits at this peaceful scenic location.

Went here with some friends on a Saturday. Such a pretty spot on the river. Great atmosphere overall. The food was excellent. We had chowder, short rib grilled cheese, lobster and various drinks. The young wait staff was truly impressive. Matteo was our main waiter and he was personable and always with a smile and was consistent in asking if we needed anything. Other young waiters also checked on us or cleared items from the table. Extremely impressed by the excellent service. read more

Delicious food, service and setting. With views of the Connecticut River you can enjoy excellent drinks and food.

Went to Market 37 for dinner on a hot steamy Friday night this August. At 6pm the parking lot was full and backed up to even pull in. I squeezed into a spot - we went inside to ask for a table on the patio. Hostess said 45 minutes to an hour and that was right. We sat outside at a high top while we waited and had a couple beers before we got our table. A nice table over looking the water near the edge of the patio. Our waitress was lovely- friendly no problems there. The location is wonderful- great views of the river. Nice seating- some comfy couches to wait in too. Not sure why the couches got waitress service but the high tops don't. Menu seems very casual to me. Apps- salads- raw bar- tacos- sandwiches and a few entrees. We ordered coconut shrimp-shrimp cocktail- grilled salmon entree and the tuna entree. My coconut shrimp came out but my husband's shrimp cocktail did not. A few minutes later I asked the waitress where it was and she said there had been issues that evening with the food running. Shrimp was tasty sauce was a little spicy. My salmon entree was very satisfying. Fish was cooked perfectly to my liking and masked potato was very good. My husband enjoyed his tuna too. No complaints. Inside was very crowded and noisy- we walked through on our way out. I was disappointed in the number of staff wearing masks- very few! Another aspect that needs some improvement would be the music. It was lacking- hard to hear and a strange mix. Pink Floyd at one point- I don't know for a new cool place the music was not so hip. All in all it was lovely and I will definitely return. read more

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Salmon Piccata without capers Really fulfilling, great tasting lemon butter sauce. A bit pricey, but it was still great food! read more

Marker 37 - Salmon Piccata without capers - New American Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

First let me start by saying Marker 37 redeemed themselves since my last review. It is unfortunate that last February I couldn't get past the Hostess to actually enjoy the food, staff and atmosphere of this restaurant!. Tonight my wife her brother and I enjoyed ourselves with three of the best entrees any of us have ever had. My favorite dish out at a restaurant is scampi. The "pink Scampi" was better than any scampi I have ever had. Every dish we tried was fantastic! Now on to our Server... Britney.... She was amazing! Attentive, and fun! Good luck in school and enjoy everything life gives you. The only downside is you may not be our server again. Overall amazing experience, and you couldn't beat sitting on the covered patio with the thunder and lightning all around. (Shelby I know you didn't plan it but it was a nice touch) If you get the chance go to Marker 37... oh and the salted caramel cheesecake cone..... just WOW! read more

Great menu. The only thing I would suggest is getting rid of the plastic cups for wine. I don't like drinking wine from plastic. Everything else is great especially the service. read more

Stopped in for lunch on our first day of vacation on the CT shoreline, sat on the outdoor patio enjoying the lovely river views. Started with onion rings that are served with a buttermilk dip - they were lightly fried and resembled onion straws more than rings - perfectly crispy and delicious. Enjoyed a hot butter lobster roll and cheeseburger - both served with fries - as our entrees. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and flavorful. Ended our meal with the double chocolate mousse - which seemed made for us, as I love dark chocolate and my husband is a white chocolate fan. Decadent and a perfect vacation indulgence. Gorgeous views and our server Liz was great - what more could you ask for?! read more

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Everytime I come here I have to get the chicken Milanese it is always soooo good! Also love love loved my server Matteo, super helpful in giving recommendations (even though I still stuck with my fave haha) he was also attentive and so kind! I might have to come back for the chicken Milanese AND Matteo next time haha! read more

I'd like to begin by saying the service is impeccable. This is not my first visit, and I know from experience that the food is excellent. I'd particularly like to credit Aaron and Dylan for an excellent night - at once both highly professional and super friendly. Also the manager Shelby was very personable and super competent. Tonight, we only came in for drinks, and we both had the best espresso martinis we've ever had. I would highly recommend Marker to anyone who appreciates good drinks and great service. It may be slightly out of the way, but it is well worth the trip. read more

Marker 37 - New American Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

Had a wonderful lunch at Marker 37! We tried several appetizers, our favorites being the scallops and the coconut shrimp. My date loved her strawberry mojito, and I the rosé. Next time we'll grab a few drinks on the patio sofas before we eat. The decor is perfect for riverside fine dining, and the servers and food runners were kind and extremely personable. We had the privilege of being served by Dylan, who walked us through the menu and helped us decide what we'd enjoy most. Props to the owner and head chef, David Saunders, for his phenomenal pick of both the location and style of this beautiful new restaurant. read more

Marker 37 - Baja Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

Great views of the river. Food was good.We were seated in an enclosed area off of the bar. The noise reverberated to annoying levels. A table for 6 had a great time with incessant loud laughter. Could not have a conversation at our table. read more

Service is wonderful. All the staff are so nice and helpful. The food is great and the location superb. The scallop app is ok, but the yellow tail is amazing. Lobster rolls are good and so is the dessert. Drinks are nice and strong. read more

Marker 37 - Lobster roll - New American Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

This restaurant has a beautiful location and a screened in porch with lovely views of the river. Unfortunately, all drinks came in plastic cups- which really doesn't fit with the price point of this restaurant and really detracted from the experience. Service was friendly but disjointed. Dishes were removed before we had actually finished. The bus person was industrious, but was not really paying attention which made for some awkward moments. Maybe, due to our visit being on a Friday night, they seemed a bit overwhelmed. The menu has something for everyone which is great for a family or group. The food was good but uneven. Calamari was not crisp and was cut a bit thickly, but the sauces with it were delicious. My warm butternut salad was excellent but the accompanying grilled chicken was actually tough and crunchy? Two others had hamburgers which were messy but good. Coffee was great. Overall, we had an enjoyable evening though I think we would try it again on a quieter night. They also really need to rethink the plastic cup situation - environmentally awful and no drink tastes good in a plastic cup in a nice restaurant . read more

What a beautiful place! Marker 37 is located on a marina on the Connecticut River. We visited on a weekday afternoon for an appetizer and a few drinks. We chose to sit outside. Their outdoor seating area is gorgeous! Nice tables, gorgeous views, and a great breeze from the water. We loved the atmosphere so much- it was hard to leave! I ordered a vodka cucumber lime mint refreshing cocktail, my husband had a bourbon peach smash cocktail. We also ordered an appetizer to share- vegetable spring rolls. Our drinks were delicious and perfect for this summer afternoon. The spring rolls came with a delicate and delicious slaw, thinly sliced red cabbage, and a great soy sesame seed dipping sauce. Our waitress was so pleasant and helpful as well. Although we didn't order much, we could very clearly tell that Marker 37 is a great restaurant in a picturesque, New England location. We are looking forward to returning again soon! read more

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Had date night with my better half, we both ordered off the special menu. One of the best meals I have had in years. The Chef made that meal with love and it was very much appreciated. Service was attentive. Will definitely go back. Thank you, thank you! read more

Location is great, food is good but when they switched to plastic cups it lost something.

The sort of place that knows the view is so good that they don't need to put much effort into the food, but -- really -- they barely make an effort. The poke bowl with tuna I had was like the kind of thing you expect to find in the cooler at a Cumberland Farms (same with the "flatbread," which resembled a bad microwave-ready pizza). There's nothing wrong with serving up low-quality bar food in a nice location, but what's offensive here is that it is dressed up on the menu in the guise of trendy fine dining, with prices to match. I'm sorry, but this is a place to avoid, especially when there are so many better food options in Chester. read more

Ate from the Easter menu. Flatbread was top notch. Rib eye even better. Great service. Tess is the absolute best.

The food and service were excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant! We went off season and the views were still pretty!

Beautiful views of the CT River in a lovely restaurant. The food was delicious. We started out with oysters that were light and fresh tasting. For dinner I had the grilled cheese and short ribbed sandwich with a side salad. I sandwich was melt in your mouth and delicious! My husband had the tuna tacos with a side of light chips that came with guacamole and salsa side dips which made this a lovely meal. The only disappointment was that they didn't have any celery for the Bloody Mary. Really? There's not even sticks of celery in the kitchen? Granted, not the biggest deal but when your paying $10 a drink.... Great food, beautiful atmosphere and polite service (thanks Tucker!). It's A but pricey but we will be back for special occasions! read more

The reason to go to this place is for the location and view. Otherwise the food and service is unremarkable. There is very little plant-based, and the salad I got that was supposed to have a viniagrette came with a creamy dressing. All the wait staff are local rich kids working there for the summer and they have attitudes. Our waitress was not very accommodating. read more

Food was excellent, service was very good. Location on the water is great. Key Lime Pie was the best I've had outside of Florida. Down graded one star for total expense. Basically $100 including tip for two people with no alcohol. read more

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If I were rating this restaurant on food, alone, I would easily give it 4 stars. A big pull for this place is the outdoor patio overlooking the river. Since they don't take reservations for parties less than 6 it's a crap shoot. We went on a Tuesday afternoon and there was a 40 minute wait for an outside table. We had two children with us so we just ate inside. Food was good, children's flatbread and the burger were very sizable but without being guaranteed and outside table, I probably wouldn't head back. read more

Great outdoor dining - excellent seafood menu and top notch service. Great go-to place for good food and enjoyable time! read more

This is my third trip to Connecticut so far this year, and my new favorite place to eat is Marker 37. I walk in and the Chef remembers me and makes it seem Like we have known each other for years. He is by far the nicest person I have ever meant, who is in Charge of such a beautiful spot. Tonight I Just asked David to pick the dishes for myself and my guest. I can tell you this, it was all so delicious and we both left our plates clean LOL. I have and will always recommend Marker 37 to everyone I know in Connecticut, and tell them to say hi to Chef David from Ron! Thank you Chef David for another remarkable meal. I will see you in another Month when I am passing through Connecticut again When I return to conduct more business in Connecticut. read more

We love the water view of the CT River & the comfortable seating. I've visited several times and the service is friendly & efficient. Most importantly, the food is so delicious, from savory seasonal soups to delectable entrees to my favorite white & chocolate mousse dessert. Can't wait to go back! read more

Marker 37 - Yummy cocktails overlooking the CT River - New American Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

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This was my second time at Marker 37 and had another disappointing experience. Walking in the hostess was on her phone and didn't acknowledge us until we said hello, twice. No biggie, I figured she was probably handling something but she didn't even bother responding when we said bye on our way out. Weird. We ordered chips and salsa/guac which was overall very bland. The guac had no flavor and tasted like low quality premade stuff. The flatbread pizza would have been decent if it wasn't completely undercooked. Finally, the clam chowder was ok but the abundance of hard potatoes made it difficult to enjoy. Our server Seamus was great. He gave us just the right amount of attention and privacy and listened to our gripes about the food like a pro. Overall, it wasn't a terrible lunch but what is being served is not comparable to the prices at all. It seems like you're paying for the atmosphere and not the food. Marker 37 has the potential to be such a great spot. The location is beautiful but the food just doesn't reflect the price. read more

Cannot beat the stunning views! All of the drinks we ordered from the bar were excellent! Service was a bit slow but the food made it up for it. Nothing over the top but certainly something for everyone. Love spending summers here read more

First and last time at this place. Bad service. Cold coffee, then reheated coffee. Overcooked fish and chips. Smell of chlorine in dining area. Very young and indifferent hostess. Missed opportunity for a nice location. read more

It is always a great experience at Marker! Great location, great service, amazing food. It has location, location, location. The best location on the CT River! read more

So tonight on the eve of 4th of July weekend... 3 ipa's on draft. 2 were out and one we got one beer each before it kicked. Couple pale ales listed on tap also not available. Very sad night for beer. If you don't have decent beer selection you don't have my business. Food is average. read more

This is a beautiful location! Sit on the covered patio or one of the outdoor tables and enjoy the beautiful views of the CT river. It was super busy with an hour wait for two walk- ins but we grabbed cocktails and sat at the outdoor bar. The food coming out of the kitchen looked delicious! Our server was great but our order got screwed up a bit. Once it got straightened out I love my Tuna Poke bowl and my friends burger was perfect. Can't wait to go back on a less frenetic evening read more

This is a lovely off the beaten path gem tucked away on the Connecticut River. Great location for any occasion - whether you prefer indoor or outdoor dining (rain or shine). The food is amazing!!! David Saunders, you have outdone yourself!!! read more

Marker 37 - View from the patio - come thirsty my friends!! - New American Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

During dinner while sitting one of their booths, I cut my hand on small shards of glass that were stuck to the leather upholstery. While the blood poured down my hand, the manager offered me a complimentary round of drinks for my inconvenience. A few minutes later the bill came... The free drink wouldn't even covered the copay at the Emergency Room. Paid full price. They didnt even comp the bill. Clown show. read more

I have lived at the Ct shoreline for most of my life. When a neighbor suggested my wife and I try Marker 37, I was eager! The location on the water in Essex is off the beaten path, but we'll worth the trip. My goodness the view from the deck seating was gorgeous. When it comes to the menu, it was difficult to choose the appealing choices. I settled on the scallops and even requested extra searing in the preparation. They were sweet and done to my liking. My wife always orders salmon and she was impressed with the presentation and lovely sauce. Our servers were attentive and personable. After dinner we found Chef David and praised him for the dining experience. We are going to return for sure! read more

Great location, very mediocre food! Best for for just cocktails and apps. Better options available.