Siren Kitchen & Bar

"We stopped in on spur of the moment decision after taking a walk in Essex. We thought it would be fun to take a short water taxi ride to the Siren Restaurant. The waitress Erin was fantastic. Friendly professional and couldn't have been nicer. We each had a drink and split a calamari appetizer (we were going to have dinner at home about an hour so later). Calamari was as good as it gets. We plan to stop back for dinner in the next few weeks. Beautiful setting and look forward to returning. Ben and Rosemary Figueroa Madison, CT"

"This is a real gem of a spot and the inside seating option is great the indoor/outdoor bar is a special place to hang out and enjoy the lower CT river valley to bad there are not more great restaurants on the water. Just found this spot this year and what a spot. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is the nicest and most relaxing of anywhere in the state. You can't go wrong prices are reasonable, drinks are stiff, the beer is ice cold what more can you ask for of a summer spot in CT?"

"5.25.23 OH how fun. You 1st have to take a 6 person max ferry, free. It's as far as crossing the road, except via ferry. Fun, right? The outdoor seating is spectacular with views of the Marina. Our meal was fantastic and I can't wait to go back."

"Very nice experience eating here. We sat inside as it was full outside and starting to rain. The food was great, but the new England clam chowder was only leuk warm. It was delicious, but would have been perfect if hot. I had the island fish tacos which had great flavor. I did not like the avocado purée, I think it would have been better with sliced avocado, but it paired nicely with the mango. I liked the yuzu slaw, it was different and quite refreshing. The wait staff were all attentive and friendly. I think there was also a coolness factor for eating on an island that we rode a small ferry service to."

"Based on the recommendation of a friend who knows a good restaurant when she sees one, we paid a visit to Siren today with my in-laws. Arriving a little before the noon opening time, we found easy parking and enjoyed the short (30 second!) ferry ride and sat in Siren’s lovely Adirondack chairs and enjoyed the view of the marina. The bartender, who also was our server, then sat us in one of the comfy outdoor tables. We ordered Blooming Wild Hibiscus cocktails, which were lovely. Then in short order, our entrees arrived: my wife and I each ordered the CT-style lobster roll, which came on fresh brioche buns, and my in-laws ordered crab cakes and fish and chips. I got to try a taste of the fish and chips, which were excellent: crispy on the outside and soft and flaky in the middle. The house-made fries and potato chips were very good. The lobster roll was the best I’ve had: the lobster was perfectly cooked (sometimes places overcook it) and the brioche bun was a revelation. Prices were in-line with other places, but the ambiance is priceless. The service was impeccable, the facilities were spotless, and outdoors, the spacing of the tables made for easy social distancing. A nice breeze blew across the terrace throughout our meal. This will no doubt be a help as the weather heats up. All told, an elegant newcomer to the CT coastal dining scene!"