THE ESSEX BRASSERIE
Chef Colt Taylor, celebrated for his culinary gem, The Essex in Old Saybrook, is proud to announce the opening of The Essex Brasserie in Branford, Connecticut, This is comfort food at its finest.

The Essex Brasserie showcases Chef Taylor’s innovative approach to French cuisine with a focus on local ingredients and bold flavors. The menu features classic French dishes, including many of the favorites at The Essex. Among the highlights:

  • Beef Wellington served with pomme purée, haricot verts, and bordelaise

  • Fluke Meunière: A zesty and flavorful dish with peanut chile crisp

  • Moules Frites: Fresh mussels offered in three unique styles

  • The famous Essex Lobster & Beet Fusilli

    Winner Best Restaurant Middlesex County CRA
    Finalist Best Chef Connecticut CRA
    Finalist for Best Restaurant Connecticut CRA
    Opentable Diners Choice 10 Best Restaurants in CT
    CT Magazine Best Restaurants in CT
    Rising Chef Star Colt Taylor CT Magazine
    Best New Restaurant Yankee Magazine