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The Griswold Inn
36 Main St
Essex, US-CT 06426
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Dinner Menu
Historic Dining
Desserts
Tavern Fare
Cocktails & Draft
Lunch
Starters and Salads
Scared Ahi Tuna
$24.00
crispy sushi rice, wasabi cream, sweet soy, spicy mayo, pickled ginger
Beet Salad
$17.00
whipped goat cheese, arugula, red watercress, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
$17.00
mixed greens, roasted red onions, kalamata olives, toasted pecans, zaatar, creamy tahini dressing
Sandwiches
Crispy Chicken Brioche
$18.00
shredded lettuce, dill pickle mayo topping
Pork Carnitas Tacos
$16.00
shredded pork, guacamole, lime crema, apple-pecan pico de gallo, pickled onions, house made corn tortilla and side garden salad with chipotle lime dressing
Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella Panini
roasted red peppers, basil pesto
Main Dishes
Blackened Faroe Island Salmon
$32.00
mashed sweet potatoes, haricot verts, warm maple vinaigrette
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$26.00
roasted wild mushrooms, honeynut squash, sage brown butter, walnuts
- With Herb Grilled Chicken, Add
- $10.00
- With Garlic Marinated Shrimp, Add
- $12.00
Starters
Our Signature Clam Chowder
$11.00
New England style
Chef's Soup of the Day
$10.00Potato Cakes
$13.00
served with sour cream and applesauce
Our Own Famous 1776 Brand ™ Sausage Sampler
$17.00
three sausage varieties in puff pastry served with braised red cabbage, house made sauerkraut, whole grain mustard
Korean Fried Chicken
$14.00
Korean BBQ sauce, pickled red onion, toasted sesame seeds
Warm House Made Potato Chips
$11.00
gorgonzola cream sauce, bacon, scallions
Fresh Guacamole
$15.00
apple-pecan pico de gallo, blue corn tortilla chips
Sandwiches
The sandwiches served with choice of side salad or Griswold Inn potato chips, or French fries
Braised Steak Ciabatta
$24.00
24 hour braised sirloin, caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom, provolone, horseradish aioli
Roasted Turkey Panini
$22.00
applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato jam, garlic aioli
Corned Beef Reuben
$22.00
thick-sliced marbled rye, braised kraut, melted Swiss and Thousand Island dressing
Grilled Angus Burger*
$22.00
served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese and dill pickle
Salads
Cobb Salad
$19.00
herb-grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, avocado, Applewood smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, grape tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing
Mesclun Greens with Goat Cheese
$17.00
dried cranberries, honey pistachios and white balsamic vinaigrette
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $10.00
- Add Garlic Marinated Shrimp
- $12.00
- Add Seared Salmon*
- $15.00
- Add 8 Oz NY Steak*
- $21.00
Caesar Salad
$15.00
romaine lettuce, Asiago cheese, house-made croutons, and Caesar dressing
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $10.00
- Add Garlic Marinated Shrimp
- $12.00
- Add Seared Salmon*
- $15.00
- Add 8 Oz NY Steak*
- $21.00
Gris Grain Bowl
$18.00
farro, chick peas, grape tomatoes, avocado, English cucumber, pickled red onion, feta cheese, roasted red pepper vinaigrette
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $10.00
- Add Garlic Marinated Shrimp
- $12.00
- Add Seared Salmon*
- $15.00
- Add 8 Oz NY Steak*
- $21.00
Garden Salad
$10.00
mesclun greens, English cucumber, carrots, grape tomatoes, croutons, our Garlic Asiago Dressing
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $10.00
- Add Garlic Marinated Shrimp
- $12.00
- Add Seared Salmon*
- $15.00
- Add 8 Oz NY Steak*
- $21.00
Main Dishes
Griswold Inn's Signature Fish n' Chips
$25.00
potato-crusted cod, fried golden brown seived with French fries, coleslaw and house-made tartar sauce
Chef's Quiche of the Day
Your server will explain today's selection
Fried Golden Shrimp
$24.00
French fries, coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce
Steak Frittes*
$32.00
8 oz. Grilled New York Strip with sauteed spinach, truffle fries, gorgonzola fondue
*Certain meat or seafood items may be cooked to order, per request. Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Dietary needs menu available upon request
The Griswold Inn Classics
The Griswold Inn Classics present simple and classic American cuisine, just the way it is meant to be. Our signature dishes and classic selections are available year-round in our art-filled Historic Dining rooms
Classic Starters and House,Made Soups
Our Signature Clam Chowder
$11.00Chef's Soup of the Evening
$10.00Classic Shrimp Cocktail
minimum order of 3
- (each) $6.00
Our Own Famous 1776 Brand™ Sausage Sampler
$17.00
three sausage varieties, puff pastry, served with house made sauerkraut, braised red cabbage, whole grain mustard
Korean Fried Chicken
$14.00
Korean BBQ sauce, toasted sesame seeds, pickled red onion
Potato Cakes
$13.00
served with sour cream and applesauce
Warm Housemade Potato Chips
$11.00
gorgonzola cream sauce, bacon, scallions
Caesar Salad
$15.00
romaine lettuce, Asiago cheese, housemade croutons, Caesar dressing
Garden Salad
$10.00
mesclun greens, English cucumber, carrots, grape tomatoes, croutons and our Original Garlic Asiago Dressing
Classic 'Gris' Entrees
Blackened Faroe Island Salmon*
$32.00
mashed sweet potato, haricot verts, warm apple vinaigrette
Baked Cod with Hazelnut Romesco
$34.00
brown butter yukon gold mashed potato, Brussels sprouts with pancetta, baby carrots, frizzled leeks
12 Oz New York Strip*
$45.00
brown butter yukon gold mashed potato, haricot verts, gorgonzola fondue, wild mushroom demi glace
Boneless Short Ribs of Beef
$42.00
brown butter garlic yukon gold mashed potato, sauteed spinach, wild mushroom demi-glace
Signature 12 Oz Prime Rib of Beef
With au jus, baked potato, haricot verts, horseradish cream sauce. Served Friday and Saturday evenings
- Market Price
Featured Seasonal Cuisine
Featured Seasonal Cuisine is prepared and created by Executive Chef Ian Matheson and his culinary team. Chef Matheson is known for his seasonally-driven menus which showcase the finest products from the farms, orchards and waters of the Connecticut River Valley and New England shore
Seasonal Starters And Salad
Clams Casino
$20.00
bacon, red bell pepper, fresh herbs, wine, butter, breadcrumbs
Seared Ahi Tuna
$24.00
crispy sushi rice, wasabi cream, sweet soy, spicy mayo, pickled ginger
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
$17.00
mixed greens, roasted red onion, kalamata olives, toasted pecans, creamy tahini dressing, zaatar
Beet Salad
$17.00
whipped goat cheese, red watercress, arugula, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette
Flatbread
$20.00
fig jam, prosciutto, gorgonzola, arugula, pickled red onion
Seasonal Entrees
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$26.00
roasted wild mushrooms, honeynut squash, sage brown butter, walnuts
- With Herb Grilled Chicken, Add
- $10.00
- With Garlic Marinated Shrimp, Add
- $12.00
Baked Scallops
$44.00
lemon, butter, wine, gremolata crumbs, herbed basmati rice, haricot verts
Rotisserie Roasted Half Chicken
$28.00
Brussels sprouts with pancetta, parsnips, butternut squash, brown butter mashed potato
12 Oz Bone-In Pork Chop*
$32.00
cranberry mostarda, brown butter mashed potato, Brussel sprouts, orange-port wine reduction
Seasonal Sides
$7 each
Brown Butter Mashed Potato
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Haricot Verts with Butter and Garlic
From the Tap Room
We offer casual fore, varied and seasonal, from sandwiches & burgers to casual entrees. Or enjoy a glass of fine wine, a pint, or a perfectly mixed libation this evening
Grilled Angus Burger*
$22.00
on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese and dill pickle
Roasted Turkey Panini
$22.00
Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, avocado, garlic aioli
Braised Steak Ciabatta
$24.00
24 hour braised sirloin, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, provolone, lettuce, tomato, horseradish aioli on ciabatta
Corned Beef Reuben
$22.00
thick-sliced marbled rye, braised kraut, melted Swiss and Thousand Island dressing
Griswold Inn's Signature Fish n' Chips
$25.00
fried potato-crusted cod, served with French fries, coleslaw and house-made tartar sauce
Golden Fried Shrimp
$24.00
French fries, coleslaw and house-made tartar sauce
Beers on Tap
Our staff will explain our additional rotating drafts
Griswold Inn Revolutionary Ale
$6.00
medium body, balanced ale with sweet, malty taste and a hint of bitter hops
Gris' Black and Tan
$6.00
Revolutionary Ale topped with Guinness
Guinness Stout
$7.00White
Wente Chardonnay, Morning Fog, California
$11.00Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River
$14.00Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio, Alto-Adige
$8.50Matua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
$9.50Ste Michelle Harvest Riesling, Washington
$8.50Campuget, Rose, Rhone
$9.00Red
Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
$10.00Coppola Director's Cut Cab Sauv, Alexander Valley
$14.0014 Hands Merlot, Columbia Valley
$9.00Benziger Pinot Nair, Monterey
$10.00Educated Guess Pinot Nair, Sonoma Coast
$13.00Gouguenheim Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
$9.00Featured Craft Cocktails
Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
$12.00
Stoli Vanilla Vodka with pumpkin puree, half and half and espresso
Harvest Cider
$14.00
A flavorful blend of Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit and Mad River Rye with apple blossoms bitters, lemon juice and apple cider
Gin and Jam
$14.00
Highclere Castle Gin with lemon juice and house made blackberry jam, topped with a splash of soda water
Tito's Perfect Pear
$11.00
Tito's Vodka, St Germain, and pear juice topped-off with soda water
*Certain meal or seafood items may be cooked to order, per request. "Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of food-borne illness"
Historic Dining
Named Connecticut's "Coziest Restaurant" – Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure magazines. "The most famous brunch in Connecticut can be found at The Griswold Inn." – The New York Times. Please note: We are currently offering a Hunt Brunch on Sunday from 11am – 1pm, featuring several a la carte brunch-style selections. Come Celebrate with Us!
In our historic dining rooms, Executive Chef Toppin prepares classic American cuisine to perfection in simple, but imaginative ways.
His menu showcases fresh seafood, aged beef, and the highest quality chops and poultry. After any meal, Chef Toppin's house-made desserts are a "must". Our historic dining rooms exude character, charm, and tradition, where one can be as comfortable in casual attire as in "black tie." We are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. We have four historic dining rooms – the Essex/Ward Room, The Library, The Gun Room and our largest space, The Covered Bridge, which is accessible to those with disabilities.
In December diners enjoy a unique and festive culinary experience
Our Holiday Bill of Fare includes Seasonal Game Selections as well as Gris Classics and more "traditional" holiday favorites. There's something for everyone's palate! While served by costumed waitstaff the Royal Court Singers perform seasonal classics tableside! Though this experience may be enjoyed through the 30th, on December 1 only we have an added bonus: the Coast Guard Idlers, a spirited a cappella group of cadets, perform throughout the dining rooms and in our Tap Room. Our December 1 season "opener" has been a favorite tradition for the Idlers and the Gris for many, many years! Festive indeed!
Desserts
House-Made Sticky Toffee Pudding
$10.00
with butterscotch sauce and fresh whipped cream
Sea Salted Chocolate Mousse Torte
$11.00
dark chocolate mousse layered with chocolate ganache, sea salt and caramel drizzle
The Griswold Inn Mud Pie
$9.50
Oreo cookie crust filled with mocha ice cream, topped with almonds
Autumn Spiced Carrot Cake
$10.00
with butterscotch sauce topped with candied walnuts
Stnall Plates and Shareables
Our Signature Clam Chowder
$11.00
New England style
Chef's Soup of the Day
$10.00Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (3)
$18.00Fresh Guacamole
$15.00
apple-pecan pico de gallo, blue corn tortilla chips
Trio of Potato Cakes
$13.00
served with sour cream and applesauce
Our Own Famous Sausage Sampler
$17.00
braised red cabbage, saurkraut, pickled red onion, whole grain mustard
Warm Housemade Potato Chips
$11.00
gorgonzola cream sauce, bacon, scallions
Sandwiches
Choice of side salad or Griswold Inn potato chips, or French fries
Crispy Chicken Brioche
$18.00
shredded lettuce, dill pickle-mayo topping
Roasted Turkey Panini
$22.00
applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato jam, garlic aioli
Corned Beef Reuben
$22.00
thick-sliced marbled rye, braised kraut, melted Swiss and Thousand Island dressing
Grilled Angus Burger*
$22.00
served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese and dill pickle
Salads
Cobb Salad
$19.00
herb-grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, avocado, Applewood smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, grape tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing
Garden Salad
mesclun greens, English cucumber, carrots, grape tomatoes, croutons, our Garlic Asiago Dressing
- $10.00
- Add Herb Grilled Chicken $10.00
- Add Garlic Marinated Shrimp $12.00
- Add Seared Salmon* $15.00
- 8 Oz. NY Strip Steak* $21.00
Main Dishes
Griswold Inn's Signature Fish n' Chips
$25.00
potato-crusted cod, fried golden brown served with French fries, coleslaw, house made tartar sauce
Fried Golden Shrimp
$24.00
French fries, coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$26.00
roasted wild mushrooms, honeynut squash, sage brown butter, walnuts
- Add: Herb Grilled Chicken
- $10.00
- Add: Garlic Marinated Shrimp
- $12.00
Steak Frites*
$32.00
8 oz. grilled New York strip with truffle fries, gorgonzola fondue
*Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of food-borne illness
Draughts
Griswold's own "Revolutionary Ale" Pale Ale 4.8%
$5.75Coors Brewing "Coors Light" Light Lager 4.2%, Colorado
$5.00Thomas Hooker "Irish Red" Red Ale 5.8%, Hartford, CT
$7.00Outer Light "Subduction" IPA 6.8%, Groton, CT
$7.00Fat Orange Cat "Baby Kittens" Hazy IPA 6.5%, Colchester, CT
$6.50East Rock "Pilsner" Pilsner 5.2%, New Haven, CT
$6.50Downeast Cider "Original Blend" Hard Cider 5.1%, Boston, MA
$7.00Stella "Stella Artois Lager" Lager 5%, Belgium
$7.50"Guinness" Irish Dry Stout 4.2%, Saint James' Gate, Leinster, Ireland
$7.00Spaten Franziskaner-Brau "Oktoberfest" Marzen 5.9%, Germany
$7.50Samuel Adams "Oktoberfest" Marzen 5.3%, Boston, MA
$6.50Fiddle head "Second Fiddle" Double IPA 8.2%, Shelburne, VT
- 12oz $8.00
Bottles & Cans
Little House Brewing "Sleepy Bee" Kolsch, 4.9%, Chester CT
- Can (16 oz) $8.00
Little House Brewing "Apple Cider Donuts" Scotch Ale, Chester CT
- Can (16 oz) $8.00
Two Roads "Roadsmary's Baby" Barrel-Aged Pumpkin Ale, 6.8%, Stratford, CT
- Bottle $7.00
Two Roads "Lil' Heaven" Session IPA, 4.8%, Stratford, CT
- Can (12 oz) $6.00
Whalers "Drift" Cucumber Lime Hard Seltzer, 4.5%, S. Kingstown, RI
- Can (12 oz) $6.00
Sun Cruiser "Vodka Iced Tea" Iced Tea, 4.5%, Freehold, NJ
- Can (12 oz) $6.00
Blue Moon, Wheat Ale, 5.4%
- Bottle $5.75
Michelob Ultra, Pale Lager, 4.2%
- Bottle $5.25
Miller Light, Light Lager, 4.17%
- Bottle $5.00
Land Shark, Pale Lager, 4.5%
- Bottle $5.75
Ginger Beer, N/A
- Bottle $4.00
Heineken Zero, N/A
- Bottle $6.00
Guinness 0%, Irish Dry Stout N/A- SaintJames' Gate, Leinster Ireland
$7.00Featured Craft Cocktails
Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
$12.00
Stoli Vanilla Vodka with pumpkin puree, half and half, and espresso
Harvest Cider
$14.00
Traditional Lithuanian Spiced Honey Spirit distilled in CT, Mad River Rye from Warren, VT with apple blossoms bitters, Lemon juice and a touch of apple cider
Gin and Jam
$14.00
Highclere Castle Gin with lemon juice and house made Blackberry jam, topped with a splash of soda water
Tito's Perfect Pear
$11.00
Tito's Vodka, St. Germain, and pear juice topped off with Soda water and thyme
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
10:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday:
10:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday:
10:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday:
10:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday:
10:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday:
10:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday:
11:00pm - 5:00pm
About Us
One of the oldest continuously operated inns in the country, The Griswold Inn opened its doors for business in 1776 and has been catering to yachtsmen and overland travelers ever since. We are situated in the historic hamlet of Essex, nestled on the banks of the Connecticut River. Anyone familiar with Essex knows it as an extraordinary town and The Griswold Inn - a very special place. Although the Inn exudes the charm of days gone by, we are anything but dated. From our sophisticated cuisine, extensive wine offerings, comfortable accommodations, and modern amenities, The Griswold Inn offers the best of times.