Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 248 reviews

What Bobby Ballard doesn't like about Black Seal Seafood Grille:
Went to essex with my wife and daughter and her friend had a great day but unfortunately ended with the worst food I have had in a long time ordered the clams casino for a app it was gross no clam and a piece of undercooked bacon my daughters friend ordered the fish and chips it was so nasty under fried fish and the batter was saturated in oil my wife had the blackened tuna it was dry as toast my daughter had a Caesa... View all feedback. What Tom Schneiter likes about Black Seal Seafood Grille:
We had the vegetarian burger, which is really a grilled portobello mushroom filled with diced grilled vegs and a balsamic glaze. Delicious! Vegetarian options: One burger, salads. Parking: Street parking, municipal lot across street. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 248 reviews
KM
16.07.2024 - 16:27

We’ve been here dozens of times over 30 years.We just returned from out of state back to CT and live west of Hartford now, but have tripped back down to Essex t...

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Joshua
16.07.2024 - 16:27

Great lunch and dinner experiences. Will certainly return to this cute Essex staple.

Madison
16.07.2024 - 16:27

Atmosphere and people were awesome. My family’s food was good but the burgers outside was burnt enough that i couldn’t taste anything else. I would come back fo...

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Melanie
16.07.2024 - 16:27

Parking: Parking on the street is crowded due to the amount of other stores nearby. Parking is almost always full or nearly full. Limited amount of spaces avail...

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Caroline
16.07.2024 - 16:27

All time Essex favorite pub! Good sandwiches and seafood! Friendly, easy parking on street.

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