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    Chaplin

    4.3 (114 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Caroline C.

    I thought this restaurant was quirky and cute! Our server was superb. Very attentive and professional. It is a little $$. But I'm from NYC so I thought the price was right! From the moment you sat down you are getting what you paid for! The calamari was good and the meatballs were delicious! He gave us a lovers serving of freshly grated cheese... so delicious. Our friend ordered the bone marrow. He loves that dish!

    Chicken Milanese appetizer
    Amelia Z.

    It was our second time here and such an excellent pick to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We got there just in time to start off with some happy hour appetizers and drinks, I like that you can sit at a table and have happy hour specials as opposed to only having them at the bar. The mac & cheese was rich and creamy, their oysters were excellent as well, I like that it's served with horseradish, mignonette and cocktail sauce, I didn't try the pork belly but my party enjoyed it. Appetizers were so good I chose to have a couple appetizers for dinner, I really like that I can do this here! I had the steak tips - not chewy at all, very well balanced sauce, smooth mashed potatoes. I also had the chicken Milanese which was excellent, had a little salad with it as well. Our server Ted was excellent, super patient, great personality. Looking forward to returning soon!

    Happy hour oysters

    One of our favorites for happy hour. We try to make it down here once a month. 1/2 priced bottles of wine. Drink specials. Raw bar. The food and service is always amazing. The bartenders make amazing drinks and remember your favorites. It is never packed but always people in there. Have only eaten dinner here once but again the food was amazing. We will continue to visit as often as we can. Amanda and Peter are our favorites.

    Allison C.

    Came back for a second visit 2 years later, and most of the food was as delicious as I remember it being! We found that it took a bit longer than we would've liked for each course to get to our table, and our dinners could've been hotter for how long we waited for them. Our cheesecake for dessert was a little warmer than room temp, which we found odd for cheesecake, and the tres leches came with a basil oil that we found a little strange. However, we were very happy with all of our steaks and found them to be perfectly cooked and flavorful. Our server was attentive with refilling water and checking in on us, and you forget you're in Shelton with the fun vibe in the restaurant. Overall it was a nice meal for my parents' anniversary!

    Sitting in the bar for dinner
    Robert V.

    After several lost weeks due to work, obligations and illness, it's date night. My wife and I came to our favorite Shelton spot. They have the best cocktails and after a few we sat down to dinner. Steak Frittes for me, Salmon for my wife and it was perfection. Service was great as always, unobtrusive and attentive. Here are some picks. Always my first recommendation in Shelton. The Arugula salad with Calabrian peppers was awesome. The Truffle fries were better than I had a Gordon Ramsay Steak. I don't usually give 5 stars to local restaurants but Chaplain's deserves it.

    Chicken Milanese
    Michelle M.

    The cocktails and food were amazing. I would definitely go back here on date night. The beet salad was just OK. I probably wouldn't get it again.

    Bone marrow
    Christine M.

    Great place. Servers were okay, gave me an uninviting, judgey vibe. I think other than that experience with the staff, I had a great time here'. I walked in without a reservation, the hostess tried to immediately dismiss me but luckily I saw two chairs at the bar and took it upon myself to make it happen. Not sure who runs this place but there is no etiquette. Probably one of the most unettiquette (idk if that's a word) staff I've ever dealt with and I've traveled and eaten in MANY places. The food was good though, order a second round of bone marrow and gobbled it up more so than my accompanying partner did. The octopus was okay, not charred all around but whatever. The dirty martini with Tito's was to die for though. One of the best I've ever had. They even gave me blue cheese stuffed olives. THE BEST. Inside was dim, personal, and relaxed. Such a good time in that sense. I wanna go back but I don't ever wanna deal with the staff again. Thanks Chaplin

    Chocolate cheesecake. Wow! Great tasting!
    Stephen S.

    From the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out hit all the marks I look for when dining in. A Great table, clean bathrooms, Gender Neutral I Must say! Hip ambiance and VIP service. Most importantly great food. That's what I was looking for and I got it all at Chaplin. Clams, oysters and shrimp cocktail were fresh & delicious. Great Ones! The best of the best was our server, the wife of Francisco the Manager who stopped by at the end to thank us for coming. The host of all hosts. Nice guy! I ordered a ribeye Medium with a side asparagus. Delicious! Cooked perfectly! A great steak I must say. Guess Who! That's what I said. So I had a few and a few more. A Mouth watering excellent cocktail with Nue vodka, Mondino, hibiscus syrup, lemon. Definitely a great choice. Overall this was a great visit and hope when I'm in town next time I can enjoy the same level of service and food quality I enjoyed on this first visit . Nice Job!

    Stefan C.

    Rating: 4/5 Chaplin is quirky and unexpected in the best way. This unconventional restaurant featured black and green subway tile, wall-to-ceiling floral wallpaper, and tufted leather bar chairs. My martini was double strained and cold. It was served in a @chefandsommelier_cis glass and this was my favorite glassware that I've seen thus far. The vessel was tall, sleek, delicate, and fancy. The thin rim was a delight to sip from and the glass as a whole elevated the experience and made it so much more elegant. It also didn't hurt that the glass held such a deep pour. The olives were big and salty with a hint of vinegar in the flavor. The menu had a wide range of options from raw bar offerings to salads, sandwiches, and more. Everything was served quickly and prepared well but wasn't overwhelming. Also, shoutout to the bartender who was fun and jovial. He had me smiling and laughing for the duration of my visit.

    Goetti F.

    One of my favorite restaurants! Love this place, a go to for special occasions, catch ups. Fresh and high quality food, delicious drinks, and always a positive experience! Had brunch for the first time this week, in the last had dinner, lunch, just drinks, all times were delicious.

    The Duck

    Best duck I've had in a very long time. Very attentive staff. Brussel sprouts were delicious.

    Confit duck thigh
    Christina S.

    This year we spent Christmas Eve dinner at Chaplin in Shelton. The whole experience was phenomenal! We enjoyed all of our cocktails and started out with the sourdough app. From there we ate the bone marrow which we highly recommend, scallops, crab cakes and pork belly. Our entrees included the seafood fra diavolo, linguini and clams and the confit duck thigh. The atmosphere is very nice and calming and the staff is very friendly! We're excited to try more items off the menu next time we go!

    Clam linguine
    Alicia R.

    Was craving a burger and the Chaplin burger was highly recommended in my time of need. I dragged husband in and grabbed the last two seats at the bar. We stumbled upon an awesome happy hour offering! The bar set up was beautiful, the bartenders were friendly, even the manager greeted us to make sure we were having a great time. All of our needs were met, and then some. Great cocktails were offered for happy hour. My burger was delicious, cooked perfectly and came with amazing fries! This can easily suck me in every Friday afternoon. Can't wait to come back!

    Chaplin burger and truffle fries!

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