Roger Sherman Inn

Specialties

Award-​winning restaurateurs Joseph and Nes Jaffre welcome you to the Roger Sherman Inn, where history and innovation converge. Modern American with a French inspiration, The New York Times rated the restaurant «Excellent» and described by the reviewer as a very special «dining experience» with a menu «so appealing that I wanted to order every single dish». Our staff ensures your evening is unforgettable. Not interested in dinner? Still come by and join us in our Bar Lounge for some signature cocktails. Make sure you stay for the live music Thursday — Saturday; with talent ranging from keyboard to guitar, and jazz to oldies it’s always a good time!

Just need some time to get away, or a place to rest your head during a long business trip? Book a stay in one of our 17 uniquely designed, lavish guest rooms starting at $ 135 per night (rates vary by room type). Our staff will ensure your stay with us is as delightful and relaxing as possible.

Contact the Front Desk for more information.

History

Established in 1925.

The Inn had been called The Holmewood inn when it first opened. however, after changing hands a number of times the Inn was renamed The Roger Sherman Inn after the Connecticut Patriot in the 1960’s. The Inn has served the Town of New Canaan for nearly 100 years as not only a fine dining restaurant, but also the town’s infamous Bed & Breakfast.

Roger Sherman was a Connecticut delegate to the Continental Congress and the only delegate to sign all four of the key documents of the Revolutionary Period: The Association, &c. in 1774, The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, and in 1787 The Constitution of the United States. He was also the first Mayor of New Haven and of Connecticut’s first U.S. Senators. His niece, Martha Sherman and her husband Reverend Mitchell, lived in the house from the 1780’s to the early 1800’s. The house served as the first known private day school in the town to prepare young men for Yale University.

Meet the Business Owner

Joseph and Nes J.

Business Owner

After 27 years at Le Château in South Salem NY, and years prior at Grenouille in Manhattan, Joseph Jaffre is a well known restaurateur with an outstanding reputation. Together with his partner Nes Jaffre, the couple has brought new life to this historical Inn since 2008. With him he brought his dedicated, hospitable staff, and love for a French inspired cuisine.

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