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.
Built circa 1820 as a grist mill, The Old Mill Inn is a newly-renovated historic, waterfront, adults-only (18 years+) bar and restaurant on Mattituck Creek, located on the North Fork of Long Island. It serves classic American fare with a fresh local twist such as fish & chips, crispy squid, oysters, cheese burgers, and seasonal local vegetables.The past and the present collide inside the historic bar room (serving seasonal craft cocktails, wine and beer-on-tap) where the mill's original gear shaft stands among the wooden ceiling beams signed by past patrons, dating back to the late 1800s. The new owner received the award for Historical Renovation of the Year from the Long Island Preservation Society in 2024.
Shands General is located in one of the most historic buildings on Main Street Patchogue, once owned and operated by James G. Shand and his family for nearly 100 years. Our chef-driven menu focuses on seasonality and sustainability, featuring continental cuisine ranging from freshly baked bread and local farm produce to house-made pastas. Our beverage program showcases an eclectic mix of cocktails curated by seasoned bartenders alongside a wine list sourced from around the world.Perched above Shands General on the building's second floor, The State Room offers a distinctly different experience—intimate, dimly lit, and designed as a true neighborhood speakeasy.UPDATE:Beginning June 18, The State Room returns to its original format: elevated cocktails, small plates, and a limited selection of substantial offerings, including A5 Wagyu, caviar, and our Dry Aged Burger. Please note our tasting menu is no longer available. To learn more, contact us at (631) 447-2337.
North Fork Table is an East End institution. Set in a historic countryside home, the restaurant celebrates the bounty of Long Island’s farms, vineyards & waterways with menus by restaurateur & chef John Fraser. The restaurant’s menu focus is seasonally inspired featuring locally grown biodynamic and organic produce, the freshest seafood from the pristine Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound and award-winning North Fork duck and beef. Increasingly distinguished and awarded Long Island wines are highlighted on the wine list, as well as their national and international counterparts.
