Popular Essex Restaurant Reopens

ESSEX, CT — Carlson's Landing has reopened following its closure during the pandemic. The restaurant has added outdoor deck seating and tented dining in an effort to make diners safe and accommodate as many guests as possible.

"We are so happy to reopen Carlson’s Landing and thrilled to introduce Executive Chef JP Dillon and his terrific new seasonal menu," restaurateur Robert Rabine said in a statement. "The entire staff is excited about our outdoor seating options. We can't wait to see our old friends and make some new ones along the way as we finally welcome summer."

Carlson's Landing opened in October, offering a land and sea menu and social bar scene overlooking the Connecticut River.

The restaurant will include menu offerings such as quinoa crab salad with Arcadia mixed greens, bell pepper, squash, parsley, mint, and harissa lemon vinaigrette; olive and goat crostini topped with shaved prosciutto, garlic oil, and lemon thyme butter; and seared scallops with sweet pepper puree, grilled corn, shallots, cucumber, and black beans for starters.

"I hope this menu evokes memories from past travels and dining experiences, as well as creates new memories from dining at Carlson’s Landing," Chef Dillon said in a statement.

Find out more at Carlson's Landing website.