Guidebook for Deep River
Food Scene
Creative delicious fine dining by chef/owner Colt. Book a table by the center fireplace.
14 locals recommend
The Essex
247 Main StCreative delicious fine dining by chef/owner Colt. Book a table by the center fireplace.
Best breakfast in town! Owner Hedy makes amazing breakfast and lunch and has a lot of great stories to tell.
6 locals recommend
Whistle Stop Cafe
108 Main StBest breakfast in town! Owner Hedy makes amazing breakfast and lunch and has a lot of great stories to tell.
You won’t be let down at this local favorite order-at-the-counter brunch and lunch stop that is in the style of the classic gas station it once was. They have indoor and outdoor seating. A walk through the Essex downtown area afterward is a must. Check hours before heading out. As is everything in Essex, a bit on the pricey side.
10 locals recommend
Olive Oyl's Carry Out Cuisine
6 Main StYou won’t be let down at this local favorite order-at-the-counter brunch and lunch stop that is in the style of the classic gas station it once was. They have indoor and outdoor seating. A walk through the Essex downtown area afterward is a must. Check hours before heading out. As is everything in Essex, a bit on the pricey side.
You can’t go wrong with the quality (and price) of the yummy dinner dishes at this family restaurant. Great vibes and with a fun bar as well.
6 locals recommend
Red House
158 Main StYou can’t go wrong with the quality (and price) of the yummy dinner dishes at this family restaurant. Great vibes and with a fun bar as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great lively place for food and draft beer. This place has been around since the 18th century.
49 locals recommend
The Griswold Inn
36 Main StA great lively place for food and draft beer. This place has been around since the 18th century.
A new welcomed addition to Deep River, this pub focuses on quality bar fare and solid drinks, with lunch offered on weekends. Hours vary.
Tailgaters Pub Deep River
439 B Main StA new welcomed addition to Deep River, this pub focuses on quality bar fare and solid drinks, with lunch offered on weekends. Hours vary.
Parks & Nature
Sunbath and dip in the Long Island Sound while the Amtrack trains pass by behind you.
13 locals recommend
Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach
Sunbath and dip in the Long Island Sound while the Amtrack trains pass by behind you.
Scotts' Connecticut Valley Orchards
274 Kelsey Hill RdGreat seasonal fruit picking in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
Grove Street Park & Playground
16 Grove StGreat place for the kids. They also have tennis courts here.
Shopping
Great deals at some of these outlet shops. Check out the Williams-Sonoma outlet and grab a movie at the theater.
44 locals recommend
Westbrook Outlets
Great deals at some of these outlet shops. Check out the Williams-Sonoma outlet and grab a movie at the theater.
Deep River Farms
362 Elm StGrab farm-fresh eggs here. They’re usually bought up pretty quick so come early.
Essentials
The bakery here is surprisingly good. They make delicious birthday cakes!
8 locals recommend
Adams Hometown Market
193 Main StThe bakery here is surprisingly good. They make delicious birthday cakes!
Arts & Culture
If you’re a theatre-goer, this is a mandatory stop for broadway-caliber performances.
57 locals recommend
Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main StIf you’re a theatre-goer, this is a mandatory stop for broadway-caliber performances.
Ivoryton Playhouse
103 Main StDefinitely catch a play here if you’re into live performances.
Getting Around
You can grab a train to transfer at New Haven for about a 2 hour trip to New York City.
15 locals recommend
Old Saybrook Station
455 Boston Post RdYou can grab a train to transfer at New Haven for about a 2 hour trip to New York City.