Chester is an adorable town with many great spots to eat and drink at. I recently tried the village…read morebistro and will definitly be back. The service was wonderful, the food was tasty and the ambience was lovely. The bathroom in particular was adorable and I wanted to steal the wallpaper. I specifically went here for the French onion soup and it did not disappoint. I had a burger which was good and the fries were delicious. I only wish I had tried dessert.

We walked into an empty restaurant not one table occupied. After a minute or two some guy asked if…read morehe could help. I said table for two he asked if we had a reservation. Just surly and unfriendly. Stared at a computer screen awhile then sat us. Again an empty restaurant. I will say the rest of the service was friendly but that first impression. I will also say the food was tasty but I've never paid such high prices for so little. My wife and I both had pasta dishes. There was no dinner or side salad, no bread-the most basic to pasta entrees. If you go you must love the color copper. We won't be back.

It's a Friday night and we're meeting up with some friends! One of them suggested Marker 37 for a…read morevariety of reasons and today, we're going to find out why! Here's how things went for me during my visit. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the Connecticut River in Chester, CT connected to its own marina is this gem. Reservations are recommended especially in the summertime since THIS is the place where you wanna be. We were here in early April so things hadn't quite picked up, but at least the snow was gone and we didn't need to wear super heavy coats. The parking lot is massive so if it's busy you'll be walking for a minute before you get to the door. But once inside it's pretty modern, chill and relaxed. The decor isn't over-the-top. Everything is straight-edged and just... almost minimalistic. However, we sat in the patio area that was certainly heated so we could see the view of the water while the sun set. It was a wide-open setting and I'm very glad the restaurant didn't smash too many tables and chairs in there. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but I don't remember having any issues throughout dinner. It was fairly slow so I didn't expect any hold-ups. Food/Drinks: I started off with an old-fashioned which was fine. Nothing crazy. Next up was a New England clam chowder which is perfectly seasoned and flavorful. Textures were good and so were the seasonings. Spot-on. For dinner I went with their Prime Rib! It came out perfectly medium-rare with a side of fingerling potatoes, grilled squash, au jus and horseradish sauce. It was good. Just... kinda not exciting. :-/ Maybe I should've gone the seafood route since we were on the water. But no matter. Value: Not too crazy here. It's a nice restaurant, but prices aren't out of control. You can totally come here to chill, have a drink and an app or a full-on family dinner and not be upset at the final bill. In conclusion I liked it here, just not enough to want to drive all the way out here again. Would I come back? Sure, if I were invited by friends and stuff, but I highly encourage you reading this to pay this place a visit and enjoy the views! Thank you for reading.

We really wanted to like this place, based on location alone. However, the overall experience fell…read moreshort. It is located alongside the Chester marina and on the CT River. We opted to sit on the outside patio and ordered a chocolate martini and Rusty Anchor (Makers Mark) old fashion. Staff were very attentive and friendly. The decor outside was lacking. We felt as if we were sitting in a community gazebo with fluorescent lighting and zero color other than the sunset. No background music on a Saturday night. We ordered the Calamari, which was overcooked, braised rib tacos and fish and chips. The tacos had 1 small slice of rib meat, which we found covered with coleslaw and pickled onions. The overwhelming flavor was the coleslaw and pickled onions. There was no sauce or Au jus to dip nor was there even a side dish included. Although the fish and chips were good, the portion was very small. The restaurant has SO much potential, on location alone and truly hope they make some changes and get the fun outdoor vibe it needs.

WOW!!!! Holy moly this place was amazing from start to finish. We made a last minute decision to…read moretry out Grano Arso Saturday and ordered the tasting menu (kind of a crazy decision financially when not celebrating anything but you only live once right?). Well, everything was fantastic especially the pastas. They really know what they're doing with their daily fresh (insanely light) pasta and sauce. We were literally scraping the bowl with our spoons to get the lasts bites of both the ravioli and tagliatelle - absolutely DELICIOUS. Outside of pastas everything else was flavorful and tasty; especially that braised short rib! Truly an unforgettable and incredibly crave-able meal + the service and drinks on top of it all made it even better. I've wanted to go for years since it's constantly all over popular foodie accounts and even then nothing prepared me for how delicious this meal was. I can honestly say in the 6 years that I've lived in CT some of these dishes were the best I've EVER had in the state and 1000% the best texture pasta I've experienced overall. Whether this be a random dinner decision or a place to celebrate something special book a reservation ASAP! You will not regret it!!

We had such a nice evening at Grano Arso. The space is absolutely stunning, both rooms, the main…read moreroom and the side dining room. The bar room is so magical. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the specials. They start off with the bread service, a nice brown bread with homemade butter. Nothing is better than real butter. We had a stuffed agnolotti pasta. It was so good. The bolognese was solid as well. The roasted carrots were awesome with the green crema. Definitely skip the scallops it was like swallowing a spoonful of salt. Lastly the grilled chicken with pasta underneath was moist but not memorable. the dessert was the star!!!! the chocolate Nutella cake with ice cream YUM. Since the menu is rotating, i would definitely return to try some new things.

A little hidden gem in Essex but worth the drive. Staff is very welcoming and the wine list is…read moredelightful. Started with the Tuna Nachos which were to die for and for the entree I tried the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with an order of truffle fries. Everything is amazing and I can't wait to come back again. Unfortunatelyx it's a rainy day but I can absolutely envision a glass of wine on the deck. This place should be on any foodies list.

Fabulous Food, Service, Happy Hour and view of the Marina…read moreLove everything about this restaurant. The menu varies by season! But the staples are the lobster roll and smash burger and fish and chips which are all great! Try the Bong Water Drink with Mezcal or the Campfire bourbon smash! The restaurant is open year round, it is located in the Dauntless shipyard and Marina. Make a reservation in the summer for the deck that looks over the Dauntless and Essex Island Marinas. You'll feel like you are on vacation! The staff and owners and kitchen staff really care! If you have an allergy or other dining request they are great at guiding you!! Their shrimp and grits is Gluten Free! Great place to go when you're going on the Essex Steam Train for Polar express or Thomas the train or leaf peeping or just browsing the shops in Essex! Great for couples, families or groups of friends. Deck is dog friendly!

Great ambiance as you walk in by the waterfall. Three rooms depending upon the vibe you're looking…read morefor; dressy dining area, casual bar, or cozy informal den. We chose the latter in a corner window right by the falls. The service was outstanding. From the moment we arrived, to helping us find our seat, to our server helping us with the menu, to the manager coming over and talking with us to make sure everything was ok. I liked how the server first checked to see if we had any time restraints along with food allergies, etc. Speaking of the food. We started with the clam chowder and scallops. The chowder was the best I've ever had. Plenty of meat and seasoned perfectly. The scallops were amazing. The manager later told us that the scallops were the only thing that had been on the menu since day one. They tried to rotate them off once and the people went nuts. We moved on to the duck and salmon. Both were delicious. Sides were perfect as well. I'd love to write about dessert, but unfortunately, we were stuffed. They looked good, but that will have to wait until next time.

Outstanding venue. Great location, great atmosphere. Food looks great. Right off route 9. A must…read morevisit restaurant

One my favorite spots of 2026! I wish yelp would allow…read morefractions of stars as i would rate this 4.75. Beautiful dining space tucked behind a street front bar entrance. Contemporary wood paneled room with a window wall overlooking the river below. Expertly made martinis followed by watermelon beet and feta salad; and wild mushrooms with Parmesan bread crumbs, mint, fried rosemary and whipped ricotta. Both were very tasty expressions of the season. Our table raved over the tagliarini with a local beef, pork and veg ragu and a shellfish version with a spicy puttanesca. The menu changes regularly to highlight the best of the season and local producers. Sometimes it's nice to eat delicious food with no blasting music, at reasonable prices (app/salads: $12-16, most entrees high 20's to $36) just hanging with happy well fed adults enjoying conversation. It would have been 5 stars but for the forgetting of complimentary bread service until we asked for it during the entrees. The bread was mediocre and chewy. Our primary waitperson sort of disappeared for a bit. An evening special of soba noodles with julienne vegetables was really just a bowl of noodles with little evidence of any veggies. Regardless, I've recommended to about 10 people already today and I'll keep doing so!!

Parking: street only and very crowded so give extra time…read more Decor: clean and modern though the seats felt flimsy for a big guy Staff: very friendly and knowledgeable Food: menu changes daily and very tasty. Many dishes had a kick to them with a spice Overall a nice place for date night though a little pricey with dinner for two being over 140 with one person not drinking and having a burger

First time going Food and service was awesome…read more Drinks are good but very pricey will definitely be back just won't order more than one drink 15 for a short glass margarita is a lot

"GUACAMOLE CLASSICO & SALSA avocado, cilantro, lime, tomato, garlic, onion, pepitas, cotija, fried…read moreplantains 13 ADD SAYULITA QUESO 5" Where does this say it's all tortilla chips and a macro sliver of a plantain as a garnish? They even mention a freakin lime, but can't let us know exactly what we will be using to dip into everything? I've never been to a Mexican restaurant where tortillas didn't land on the table gratuitously. Place is too loud even on a Sunday afternoon. Must say they serve yummy queso. Nothing on the food menu is authentic, and it's way overpriced. Sorry to say this location won't be open much longer and the building is essentially cursed as an eatery.

Great service, a special atmosphere for special occasions. The food is always excellent in an…read moreelegant setting.

Delicious food, menu has a great selection of choices, all served beautifully. Service could not…read morebe better. Cozy, very accommodating, exquisite decorated.

This place is a cute establishment in DT Deep River. I had heard a few good things about it & I…read moredropped in to see for myself. The staff are pleasant, helpful & efficient. They have a great selection of menu items. Their beer, wine & cocktail list was very well rounded. The interior is decorated in a warm eclectic theme. I just grabbed a beer. I settled on a Moroccan lamb over noodles but was surprised when I was served a small soup bowl of stew. It had a 1-2 Tbs of clear celluphane noddles at the bottom. While it was solidly good, It was $14- which I found to be exorbitant for the item & serving size. It didn't even come with bread of any kind. I then ordered a house made pretzel $10- which came in a single braided format 10-12 inches long. It arrived with 2 ramekins of cheese sauce & stone ground mustard. I opted for the mustard. I did not care for the cheese sauce. It was okay but I was definitely not bowled over by it. Overall, I just wasn't too impressed with this place. The service was solidly good. The vibe & interior is solidly good. The food was fine but not great. I felt the prices for the items were just too high. They do have a happy hour with a burger & a beer for $12-? I can't actually remember the exact price). I recommend coming for their happy hour when prices are more reasonable.

Wow, who knew Deep River, CT was hiding such a gem! The Red…read moreHouse gives off instant good vibes -- welcoming atmosphere, friendly fast service, and walls decked with classic music icons that set the mood. Now let's talk FOOD Started with their mean green beans crispy, seasoned perfection that gave major TGIF vibes. Then came the Brick Chick juicy, flavorful, and downright . And that skirt steak with all the fixings? Let's just say it had me quaking with every bite. I totally get why there's a line out the door... this spot took me straight to flavor town! #TheRedHouseCT #DeepRiverEats #CTFoodie #HiddenGemCT #FlavorTown #FoodieFinds #CTRestaurants #GoodEatsCT #FoodieAdventure #SupportLocalCTnew Deep River, CT was hiding such a gem! The Red House gives off instant good vibes welcoming atmosphere, friendly fast service, and walls decked with classic music icons that set the mood. Now let's talk FOOD Started with their mean green beans crispy, seasoned perfection that gave major TGIF vibes. Then came the Brick Chick juicy, flavorful, and downright . And that skirt steak with all the fixings? Let's just say it had me quaking with every bite. I totally get why there's a line out the door... this spot took me straight to flavor town! #TheRedHouseCT #DeepRiverEats #CTFoodie #HiddenGemCT #FlavorTown #FoodieFinds #CTRestaurants #GoodEatsCT #FoodieAdventure #SupportLocalCT

This spot is too far away for my wife and I to regularly visit; but pre-train its a must. My beer,…read moregreat. My wife, and the reason I am posting this, says the Seltzer is even better then our regular spot. If you knew my wife, you would probably fall out of your chair reading this. To not just be good, but better?

We stopped in to get some food before going on the polar express train. The food was good and the…read morebeers were too. Definitely perfectly located for anyone coming in for the polar express train.