Miracle at Marker 37

Christmas ExperienceChester, CT

Nov 24 to Dec 31

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Reservations suggested. Walk-ins always welcome.

Miracle Is Back for 2026

Marker 37 Goes Full Christmas.

Every inch of the restaurant is wrapped in lights, tinsel, ornaments and stockings for the holiday season. Pull up a seat for over-the-top festive cocktails in collectible mugs, a menu that brings back Christmas past, and the Connecticut River just outside the window.

When
Nov 24 to Dec 31, 2026
Where
72 Railroad Ave, Chester, CT
Seats
Reservations suggested, walk-ins welcome
Call
860.579.3737
Santa holding cocktails with two turkeys

Santa needs a few days off too. Closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Lunch only on Wednesday, Dec 16, 11:30 am to 4 pm.

Snowman decoration under rows of twinkle lights at the Miracle bar A silver snowflake ornament hanging over the candy-stripe patio tables

The Miracle Menu

Bringing Back Christmas Past

Appetizer

Cheese Balls

Aged cheddar and port wine reduction, blended and crusted in toasted almond, served with an assortment of crackers.

$9

Salad

Roasted Pumpkin Salad

Pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, winter greens, onion, spiced vinaigrette.

$12

Entrée

Slow Cooked Goose

Slow cooked goose breast, sweet potato puree, vegetables, and an apricot sauce.

$42 Pending availability

Dessert

Figgy Pudding

Yes, the one from the song. Now bring us some.

$12

Our full Marker 37 menu is served all season, too.

View Our Full Dinner Menu

Holiday Cocktails

Sip from a Santa-Hat Dino.

Thirteen over-the-top holiday cocktails, two shots and two zero-proof sips, poured into festive mugs and glassware. Every shot comes with a take-home Miracle shot glass.

Cocktails

  • Christmapolitan$16.50

    vodka, elderflower, dry vermouth, spiced cranberry sauce, lime, rosemary, absinthe mist

  • Snowball Old-Fashioned$17.50

    rye whiskey, gingerbread, aromatic & wormwood bitters, orange essence

  • Sugarplum Stampede$16.50

    Irish whiskey, amontillado sherry, apricot, dark crème de cacao, lemon, miso honey, figgy bitters Contains soy

  • Christmas Cricket$15.50

    blanco tequila, vanilla liqueur, minty amaro, coco pandan, cream, mole bitters Contains dairy

  • Koala LaLaLa$15.50

    blanco tequila, dry vermouth, apple liqueur, tamarind, lemon, eucalyptus bitters, mint, soda

  • Sleigh-Saurus$16.50

    peanut butter whiskey, dark rum, velvet falernum, French bitter, black sesame, oat milk, lemon, nutmeg Contains nuts, sesame

  • Run Run Reindeer$15.50

    mulled wine reduction, prosecco, lemon, aromatic bitters

  • Rudolph's Replacement$17.50

    vodka, coffee liqueur, white crème de cacao, orange curaçao, chai, almond milk, aromatic bitters Contains nuts

  • Merry Mouse-Tail$16.50

    white rum, cognac, Madeira, mandarin, clove, lemon, aromatic bitters

  • Jingle Balls Nog*$14.50

    cognac, cream sherry, almond milk, cream, egg, vanilla, nutmeg Contains dairy, eggs, nuts

  • Mulled Wine$15.50

    mulled red wine, tawny port, orange liqueur, Christmas spices Served hot

  • Yippee Ki Yay Mother F••••r!$16.50

    Barbados rum, rhum agricole, Trinidad overproof rum, ube & coconut orgeat, acid-adjusted pineapple Contains nuts

  • The Krampus$17.50

    reposado tequila, oloroso sherry, allspice dram, mezcal, ginger, hibiscus, lime, hellfire bitters

Shots

Every shot comes with a take-home Miracle shot glass, included in the price.

  • Nice Shot$12.95

    whiskey, spiced ginger, lemon acid

  • Naughty Shot$12.95

    tequila, habanero, ginger, hibiscus, lime acid

Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

  • Ginger Bell Rock$12.50

    mandarin, clove, ginger, lime, tonic

  • Tinsel & Tart$12.50

    verjus rouge, cranberry, orange, lemon, Christmas spices

*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

A bartender in a holiday sweater pouring a Christmapolitan into a snowflake coupe

Our full wine & cocktail list is pouring all season, too.

View Our Wine & Cocktail Menu

Only at Miracle

Take the Miracle Home

Exclusive Miracle drinkware you can only buy at Miracle popup bars. Pick yours up while you’re here.

Tap any mug for a closer look

Events

38 Nights of Miracle

Tap any day to peek behind the door at that night's hours.

  1. Nov24Opening Night
    2411:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Live Music 6 to 8
  2. Nov25
    2511:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Wine Special All DayLive Music 6 to 8
  3. Nov26Thanksgiving
    26Closed
  4. Nov27
    2711:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5
  5. Nov28
    2811:30 am to 9 pm
  6. Nov29
    2911:30 am to 8 pm
  7. Nov30
    30Closed Mondays
  8. Dec1
    111:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Live Music 6 to 8
  9. Dec2
    211:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Wine Special All DayLive Music 6 to 8
  10. Dec3
    311:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Live Music 6 to 8
  11. Dec4
    411:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5
  12. Dec5
    511:30 am to 9 pm
  13. Dec6
    611:30 am to 8 pm
  14. Dec7
    7Closed Mondays
  15. Dec8
    811:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Live Music 6 to 8
  16. Dec9
    911:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Wine Special All DayLive Music 6 to 8
  17. Dec10
    1011:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Live Music 6 to 8
  18. Dec11
    1111:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5
  19. Dec12
    1211:30 am to 9 pm
  20. Dec13Visit with Santa
    13Santa 11 to 1
    Open 11:30 to 8
  21. Dec14
    14Closed Mondays
  22. Dec15
    1511:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Live Music 6 to 8
  23. Dec16Lunch Only
    16Lunch only
    11:30 am to 4 pm
    Happy Hour 2 to 4Wine Special All Day
  24. Dec17
    1711:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Live Music 6 to 8
  25. Dec18
    1811:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5
  26. Dec19
    1911:30 am to 9 pm
  27. Dec20
    2011:30 am to 8 pm
  28. Dec21
    21Closed Mondays
  29. Dec22
    2211:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Live Music 6 to 8
  30. Dec23
    2311:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Wine Special All DayLive Music 6 to 8
  31. Dec24Christmas Eve
    24Closed
  32. Dec25Christmas Day
    25Closed
  33. Dec26
    2611:30 am to 9 pm
  34. Dec27
    2711:30 am to 8 pm
  35. Dec28
    28Closed Mondays
  36. Dec29
    2911:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Live Music 6 to 8
  37. Dec30
    3011:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5Wine Special All DayLive Music 6 to 8
  38. Dec31Last Call
    3111:30 am to 9 pmHappy Hour 2 to 5
  • ​Opening & Last Call
  • ​Santa
  • Happy Hour 2 to 5
  • Wine Wednesdays
  • Live Music 6 to 8
  • ​Closed

Free for Kids

A Visit with Santa

  • Sunday, Dec 13
  • 11 am to 1 pm
  • Free for children
  • No booking needed
  • Meet Santa and his elves
  • Sugar cookies, hot chocolate and candy canes
  • A hand-wrapped gift for every child
  • North Pole Letters station
  • DIY Reindeer Food station

Upstairs in The Promenade, which is up a long flight of stairs. Santa and his elves will come down to the restaurant for anyone who can't make the climb.

On the Calendar

Live Music & Happy Hours

Live music runs 6 to 8 pm and happy hour 2 to 5 pm, Tuesday to Friday. Look for the music note and the cocktail glass on the day calendar above.

A musician in a holiday sweater singing and playing guitar under colored lights
Jingle All the Way
A guitarist playing by the booths under hanging ornaments
Booth Seats, Best Sound

Reservations

Your Table Is Waiting.

Reservations are suggested but not required. Book a table online and skip the wait, or swing by and we'll squeeze you in.

Book Your Table

Patio seating cannot be guaranteed. Parties of 6 or more have a 20% gratuity added.

The Promenade upstairs, a bright room with string lights, Christmas trees and tables set for a party

Holiday Parties

Host Your Holiday Party at Marker 37

The Promenade is our second-floor private event room overlooking the waterfront, with views of the Connecticut River and Chester Creek.

  • Up to 55 guests (30 minimum)
  • Full bar
  • Private balcony
  • Private bathroom
  • Custom seating plans
  • Full catering or à la carte menus

For bookings, please call

860.579.3737

Riverside Dining All Year

Everything Marker 37

Dining, catering and private events inside Chester Point Marina. The full restaurant menu is served right alongside the Miracle specials.

Food Menu New Fall 2026 offerings

Starters

  • Pink Lady Chowder11 | 13Creamed chowder, clams, peppers, potatoes
  • Calamari Fritti19Spicy, house-pickled jalapeño, marinara
  • Short Rib Poutine23Braised beef, fries, cheese curds, gravy
  • Crab Cakes28Lump crab, Old Bay, panko, cajun remoulade
  • Nachrageous Nachos, by Alex P Taylor18Housemade chips, braised short rib, cheddar, cheese curds, horseradish sour cream
  • Winter Mussels17Shallots, garlic, grain mustard, Fernet Branca, crusty bread
  • Pan Seared Scallops22 | 35Sweet potato purée, bacon lardons, aged sherry vinegar

Salads

  • Marker House Salad6 | 12Grape tomato, cucumber, red onion, mixed greens
  • Pickled Apple Salad8 | 16Pickled Granny Smith apples, pecans, apple cider vinaigrette
  • Caesar Salad7 | 14Romaine, croutons, parmesan, housemade dressing
  • Add to any salad​Shrimp 18 · Hanger Steak 16 · Salmon 16 · Grilled Chicken 12 · Octopus 12

Raw Bar & Boards

  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail3.75 ea
  • Fresh Shucked Oysters4 ea

Tacos

Three tacos on warm tortillas. Gluten-free corn tortillas on request.

  • Butter-Poached Lobster TacosMP
  • Mojo Pulled Pork Tacos20
  • Fish Tacos22Blackened

Handhelds

Served with French fries. Other sides available for a charge. Gluten-friendly bun available.

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich19
  • Short Rib Grilled Cheese22
  • Warm Butter LobsterMP
  • Marker 37 Burger20Half-pound ground chuck and brisket, brioche bun
  • Chef's Special Burger​New weekly, ask your server
  • Salmon Burger20
  • Crispy Fish Sandwich19

Entrées

  • American Wagyu NY Strip54Add lobster, MP
  • Short Rib37
  • Pan Seared Halibut45
  • Seared Salmon31
  • Classic Fish & Chips25
  • Chicken Milanese33
  • Jumbo Shrimp Scampi35
  • Pasta Bolognese17

Kids

Each served with fries.

  • Chicken Tenders12
  • Fish & Chips14
  • Cheeseburger12
  • Grilled Cheese10

Sides

  • Truffle Fries9
  • Crispy Fries8
  • Rice Pilaf8
  • Mashed Potatoes7
  • Chef's Vegetable MedleyMP

A 20% gratuity is added for parties of 6 or more. Checks are not split more than 4 ways. Menu subject to change. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Our kitchen handles soy, gluten, shellfish, dairy and seafood.

Wine & Cocktails New drink menus for 2026

Cocktails

  • Strawberry Shoals​Coconut rum strawberry mojito
  • Siren's Song​Hibiscus and eucalyptus reposado sour
  • The Main Sail​Blanco tequila margarita: classic, spicy, or strawberry, watermelon or mango
  • Spritz 37​Watermelon and Prosecco vodka spritz
  • Marker Mist​Frothy pear and gin sour
  • Rusty Anchor​Peach and brown sugar bourbon smash

Frozen & Dessert

  • Muddy Rudder​Frozen mudslide
  • Sunset Salvo​Mango tango
  • Banana Boat​Banana rum dessert martini
  • Dark Waters​Coconut espresso martini
  • Lifebuoy​Creamsicle float

Mocktails

  • Cucumber Quencher​Cucumber, lime, agave, soda
  • Strawberry Basil Lemonade​Strawberry, basil, house lemonade, soda

Sparkling

Chandon Rosé, France

Zonin Prosecco, Italy

Segura Viudas Cava Brut, Spain

White

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, NZ

Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Italy

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay

La Crema Pinot Gris

Stags' Leap Chardonnay, California

Revelation Riesling, Washington

Rosé

Whispering Angel

Yes Way Rosé, France

Red

Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon

Sterling Merlot, California

Firesteed Pinot Noir, Oregon

Francis Ford Coppola Pinot Noir, California

Albola Chianti, Tuscany

BanMarco Malbec, Argentina

Private Parties The Promenade, up to 55 guests

Private parties, elevated. A private balcony for a proposal, or an upstairs room for larger events. The Promenade has a full bar, private bathrooms and a private balcony with views of the Connecticut River and Chester Creek. Our other venues seat up to 100.

Perfect For

  • Corporate events and sales meetings
  • Fundraisers
  • Rehearsal dinners and engagement parties
  • Graduations and showers
  • Cocktail parties and holiday parties

Good to Know

Service styles: passed hors d'oeuvres, stations, family style, buffet or table service.

Outside food and drink: not allowed, but you're welcome to bring a birthday cake.

Accessibility: The Promenade is up a flight of stairs with no elevator. Our other rooms and the patio are wheelchair accessible.

Bookings: please call 860.579.3737

Catering Weddings to 1,000+ guests

Catering crafted for you. Quality cuisine, professional service and beautiful presentation, wherever you need it. Menus are fully customizable, and our brochure menus are sample suggestions from our head chef.

We Cater

  • Weddings and rehearsal dinners
  • Engagement parties and showers
  • Graduations and reunions
  • Corporate events, fundraisers and sales meetings
  • Cocktail parties and holiday parties

Good to Know

Size: we can cater events of more than 1,000 guests.

Staff: waitstaff available.

Kitchen: food can be prepared off-site or finished on-site.

Alcohol: off-premises alcohol packages are not offered.

Complimentary consultation: please call 860.579.3737

Dock & Dine on the River Closed till 2027

2026 boat services have ended, so join us by land. In season, Marker 37 sits at marker #37 inside Chester Point Marina (41° 24' 20" N, 72° 25' 47" W). Hail the marina on VHF 9. Slip docking and moorings are closed till 2027; the mooring fee covers up to 4 hours with tender service and is paid to the marina.

Gift Cards The easiest gift under the tree

Gift cards are available. Pick up a physical card at the restaurant, or buy a digital card online.

Find the Miracle

Come In from the Cold.

Marker 37
72 Railroad Ave
Chester, CT 06412

Inside Chester Point Marina, on the Connecticut River.

860.579.3737

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30 am to 9 pm
Wednesday11:30 am to 9 pm
Thursday11:30 am to 9 pm
Friday11:30 am to 9 pm
Saturday11:30 am to 9 pm
Sunday11:30 am to 8 pm

Closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and Christmas Day (Dec 25). Lunch only on Wednesday, Dec 16, 11:30 am to 4 pm.

Marker 37's riverside patio at sunset

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