Black Seal Seafood Grille

Name: Black Seal Seafood Grille
Address: 15 Main St, Essex, CT, 06426, US
Telephone: +18607670233
Price range: $$$

SeafoodAmerican$$$Middlesex

$$$ · Expensive
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15 Main St
Essex, CT 06426
+18607670233
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About

Essex seafood grille serving New England fare, steaks and grille favorites, with a bar and dine-in or takeout.

The Black Seal Seafood Grille at 15 Main Street in Essex serves New England fare with seafood and steaks.

Guests can dine in or take out, and the bar offers drinks such as Pilsner and Dark & Stormy.

Lunch and dinner are served.

Known for

Traditional New England fare
Dine in or takeout
Bar with Dark & Stormy and Pilsner

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Hours

Monday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Tuesday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Friday	11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday	11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday	11:30 AM – 9 PM

Location

15 Main St · Middlesex, Essex

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Features

Outdoor seating

Good for

Brunch · Dinner · Lunch

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