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Black Seal Seafood Grille


3.5 of 5 stars 9 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • 15 Main St Ste C, Essex, CT 06426
  • (860) 767-0233

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4 of 5 stars
Essex, CT
11 Apr 2009

We live is Essex and visit the Black Seal about 3-4 times a month. Food and service is excellent, regardless of some comments. Great pub food like burgers & nachos or sample some of the great entres. Compred to the Gris which has steadily gone downhill, there is not better place to dine on Main Street in Essex more

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5 of 5 stars
31 Jan 2009

Very fun and casual more

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4 of 5 stars
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11 Sep 2008

Great Place to go for a casual bite and a friendly atmosphere. more

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4 of 5 stars
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30 Jan 2008

Good hamburgers. more

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2 of 5 stars
Brooklyn, NY
31 Dec 2007

We've been going to the Black Seal for a couple of years without an issue. But this past November we were treated very rudely by one of the staff with regard to our children. There is not excuse for this behavior and I doubt we will bother to go back given the great service and food at the nearby Griswold... more

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5 of 5 stars
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21 Nov 2007

Since moving to Philly, I have yet to find a pub with the most awesome staff and really yummy food! Some of my most fun times have been at the Black Seal! more

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1 of 5 stars
CT
21 Oct 2007

It is one of only two restaurants on Main St. I, as well as my family have been going there for sometime. Recently they have hired a male waiter who is rude and insulting. The food isn't good enough to put up with his attitude. After asked where my grilled cheese was after having watched 4 other tables seated after... more

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4 of 5 stars
Doha, Qatar
4 Apr 2007
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I went out for dinner to the Black Seal on April 4th. The Prime-Rib steak was excellent and my wife really did enjoy her salad. The service quality is average. - Nice place for casual dining. more

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5 of 5 stars
20 Jun 2005
3
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The Black Seal is a very casual restaurant. It is very small, and tables are close together. The food is very good and prices reasonable. The decor has not changed in about twenty years, and I still remember loving their BLT and french onion soup (still on the menu) as a child. Service is friendly, unobtrusive and efficient--in part because... more

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Black Seal Seafood Grille Address

15 Main St Ste C, Essex, CT 06426
Tel: (860) 767-0233
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.