Definitely a quaint and interesting venue. We loved the nautical decor. Food and menu were fine but neither outstanding nor memorable. Service was inattentive and slow but it was also crowded.

We stopped into the Griswold Inn late in the afternoon on a Saturday to have a drink and relax after touring all day. We had intended to have lunch but spent more time doing the Essex River loop than anticipated. I can't therefore really speak to the food, but, the pub was wonderful. We enjoyed two pints of ale and... More

I was taken here for my birthday and it was lovely. We all had salads and fish. All the food was nicely prepared and the seasonal salads were creative and delicious. The entire restaurant is covered in old nautical art- kind of cool to look at.

Try eating in the wine bar. It has great small plates and an endless selection of wine. The wine flights are a great way to try three different wines and they usually have daily specials.

This delightful, quaint Inn is in the beautiful town of Essex, and well worth the trip for it's unique and authentic charm. This was an 85th birthday celebration for 7, and we were seated at a round table amidst wood paneled walls, floors, covered with sea-faring lithographs, paintings and historic artifacts, with a fireplace on one side of the room.... More

Had a great lunch after our stroll through town. I had the fish my husband had the turkey club. Enjoyed

Just had dinner there,,the ambiance was as unique as the inn itself..we came by boat and they had a launch that too you to town..and the inn was right there..not too long of a walk..

My group of friends in the 70's and 80's love to have lunch here. We get the best service with every one of our "Whyms" taken care of... Just recently my husband and I attended the "Art Tour" that they Gris offer once a month. It covers a great deal of history of the CT River and the vessels and... More

So my wife and I stayed at the Gris for a couple of nights over Valentine's Day and ate there that night. Naturally, it was crowded, and a bit of an experience for that reason. (The path from dining room to rest rooms was just a little hazardous inasmuch as the band was playing and folks were dancing in the... More