My date found this place at the last minute. In which I'm glad he did because the service, food, and drinks were exquisite. We came towards the end of the night (less than an hour near closing) and they served us as if we were the first and only customers, with a semi filled restaurant. They answered all my food related questions and kept us informed. The presentation and details of our meals were also phenomenal. It was our first date here but we already are planning on making this a staple date night place! Order details: Drinks - Manhattan (8/10) & Love Language (7/10). Entrees - 2x Faroe Island Salmon (Pictured below) read more

Chaplin - Faroe Island Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Had a wonderful date night with my wife . Our server Diana was amazing ! The duck was cooked to perfection and the Brussels sprouts were great with a nice sweet sauce finished. Our drinks were made to perfection! We will come again and bring the whole family ! read more

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Disappointed in having to wait an hour and 15 minutes despite a reservation. The music was terrible, we felt like we were in a night club. There was no comp on our ridiculous wait. Dinner service at an upscale restaurant is not just rated on food but quality of service, wait time and the entire experience. There are much better options in the same price point. Don't believe the hype... Too bad because the food was decent but definitely not worth the $250 we spent for a dinner for 2... read more

Great steak house. Our first time coming here. The seating area is a bit close for comfort. The decoration style is industrial with a bit of flower flair. We started off with shrimp cocktail. Polenta fries and mussels. The polenta fries were a generous portion creamy and flavorful on inside with a nice crispy crunch on outside. The shrimp cocktail was normal shrimp cocktail. The mussels were very good and had sausage cut up super fine to add to the flavor. My husband had the duck confit and said it was amazing full of flavor and super tender. I had the filet which was very good it had a touch of a blackened seasoning on it with roasted garlic on the side. We also got truffle fries to share and mushrooms which were both fabulous. We shared the chocolate tree cheesecake which was the star of the show it was to die for. Super r oh chocolate flavor and very nice cheesecake texture. The fruit bowl and donuts were only ok the donuts lacked flavor. Parking is rough on street They take credit card We will be back Make reservations read more

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What a special place. We love going here once in a while for an exceptional meal and truly elevated craft cocktails.

Awesome addition to downtown Shelton!!! Fabulous cocktail choices and great food. The inside is beautiful, great vibe. Not a ton of seating but happy they will have outdoor seating soon. The bar is separated from the dining area which I appreciate. Our waitress was wonderful, I wish I remembered her name. She was sweet and very attentive. Here's what we had for $240. before tip 4 cocktails $13 each 1 beer 1 wine Bell and Evans chicken over risotto and chili peppers - just a a little touch of spicy - delicious, good portion size and would definitely order again Spring vegetable risotto - girly portion size but delicious and would order again Steak frites with chimichurri sauce and fries - delicious but not a portion big enough for a hungry man Baked Alaska - shared between 2 of us, very summery dessert with Orange sherbet, very refreshing and would split with someone Bacon app - not bad worth a try Clam Chowder (2) - didn't wow me, not as creamy and clammy tasting as I would have liked Polenta fries - the star of the show! The best ! Addicted! Loved them! Must order! Dreaming about them! Don't care for polenta?? Try these and you will love polenta! Coming back soon to try the steaks! Great place for date night or just drinks and apps at the bar. Support local. read more

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Chaplin was recommended by good friends of ours. Fellow foodies and we share similar tastes As we reach Chaplin and stroll through the front door my initial focus of this unique space went to the green & black tiles on the back bar. Hanging over the black marble bar, assorted size light bulbs hang from the ceiling. I would describe it as a nifty, stylish look. We ask to sit in the bar area, so the friendly hostess sat us at a two top table across from the bar. It had a enjoyable summertime feel with the large windows in the bar area. The space is relaxing and serene with a somewhat hip-vibey aura. We sat down and our server Walter walked over to greet us and introduced himself. He handed us some menus and pointed out some Happy Hour selections. Walter was accommodating, friendly and informative during our dining experience. He had options about the food, which is something I like when I go out to have a dining experience. In my opinion, no one has more "Intel" of what people order and enjoy then the service staff. (Thanks WALTER ) I order the hand crafted Whiskey Tart with blood orange liqueur, blood orange juice, egg white, and garnished with a slice of dried blood orange. We also ordered the refreshing housemade red sangria, packed with fruity yet savory balance. We picked two items from the Happy Hour menu for our appetizers, Prime Beef tips au poivre and Broiled little neck clams with garlic butter and fresh bread crumbs. Beef tips were peppery and booming with herbs and flavor, served with a silky potato mash and nutty mushrooms. Just the ideal "COMFORTING"appetizer. The little necks were fresh buttery and sprinkled with a crumbled crisp bread crumb topped with a slice of peppadew perfect balance of sweet, tangy, crunchy zip. The entrees we chose are Steak Frittes Watercress, salad, french fries, and béarnaise sauce and Faroe Island Salmon, Cara cara orange , fennel, citrus Beurre Blanc. Steak was a skirt steak, perfectly cooked to my request, tender and zippy. Fries were crisp and sprinkled with a proper touch of salt. Watercress salad was fresh and peppery, and creamy béarnaise (perfect touch of tarragon) was the perfect combination. The salmon was bright cooked perfectly, skin on and crisp. The dish had a perfect balance of citrus, savory, and salt. The entrees were impeccable. We weren't sure about ordering dessert but after we relaxed a bit, we decided to split one, and boy was that a good idea. The Vanilla Semifreddo with oat crumble , blackberry compote, and the slightest fresh mint. It was scrumptious. As you might guess, I will be back and highly suggest others try as well. CHAPLIN ...... just too GOOD to not try at least once. read more

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Another excellent meal at Chaplin! Of the four of us, I was the only one who'd been previously. We all enjoyed our meals including! Danny was our waitperson again, just by chance, and again she gave impeccable and professional service. Highly recommend this terrific restaurant. My only negative on this place is the noise level. At times it was hard to talk with our friends. read more

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Great place! Beautiful, contemporary atmosphere and decor. Great location in the heart of downtown Shelton. We walked in on a Saturday evening and were able to grab a table by the bar. Our sever was great! Offered many suggestions for drinks and apps as this was our first time there. He was spot on. We enjoyed our drinks and apps for sure. Drinks were well balanced and tasty. We shared a few small plates- steak tartare, a salad, and a bread app with various spreads. Really enjoyed everything we had. The tartare had excellent, bright flavor. The salad was refreshing. And dessert was..... incredible! Hazelnut cheesecake- house made. It was so delicious!! Will definitely return to try other entrees and even stop in for drinks again. Definitely check this place out. read more

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The food and ambiance of this restaurant were great. It's a very well decorated restaurant. We found the music to be a little loud and they didn't dim the lighting for the evening but those were minor things. The drinks were out of this world. All the drinks with egg white I find are light and not overly sweet. For food we ordered the half chicken and the burger, which was amazing! The bread was not what I expected for 5 dollars, didn't really taste like sourdough. We mostly struggled with the service. It was just a bit painfully slow. I think we saw the woman who gave us water more often than our waiter. The drinks were also quite slow. Could have been a rough night for them, I would definitely try it again, but it was just tough. It seemed like the staff were on their first day of the job. read more

Wonderful service, great food & drink menu. We were seated in the screened in patio area, they have great ambiance in their main dining room & patio. read more

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Saw this got a great rating so decided to give it a shot. Very small when you walk in so we had our doubts. The doubts completely disappeared when we were ushered to our seats. The service and food were top notch. Good portions for a reasonable price. Burger was delicious but the appetizers were amazing! Next time we go back we will probably just get 6 or 7 appetizers. read more

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In Shelton in a downtown area with traffic. I ordered Steak Frites and it was good, the meat was nicely seasoned, but quite a bit of gristle and the salad was very spicy. Overall pretty good. The filet was a better option with mashed potatoes and asparagus. We sat on the patio which was nice, if you don't mind the Harley's driving by. Paid parking across the street and some street parking. Attentive and friendly service. We will be back. read more

Chaplin - Steak Frites - Seafood Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

Outstanding service and food I will recommend, ambience is very good, server was very knowledgeable read more

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We dined here for the very first time last night to celebrate my 23rd birthday. We were greeted by a polite hostess who brought us right to our table. As we looked over the drink menu, our amazing server, Walter, came right over and offered suggestions if we had any questions! The red sangria tasted like summer in a glass, fruity but not too sweet. It just looked gorgeous. I had the petit filet as my entree which came with garlic whipped potatoes topped with caramelized onions and gorgonzola dolce butter on the side. It was perfectly medium rare and incredibly tender. The whipped potatoes and caramelized onions balanced nicely together with the sweetness from the onions and garlicky potatoes. Normally, I'm not a fan of Gorgonzola but the butter enhanced the steak nicely. Since it was on the side, which I appreciated, I could control how much I wanted to use. My mom got the charred octopus with ajo blanco, gigante beans and watercress which she thoroughly enjoyed. It was plated beautifully, as you can see. The gigante beans were wonderfully marinated so all of the flavors meshed extremely well together. The indoor decor is beautiful, we loved the florals on the wall and the green chairs which made it feel welcoming and bright, especially as the sun was setting. We had such a great time, which is very much due to how helpful and attentive Walter was throughout our dining experience, and can't wait to come back to try the other options on the menu! read more

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I normally don't write reviews very often, but this was such a great experience. The food, service, and ambiance were all excellent. Everything was fresh and delicious. We started with the meatballs and Brussels sprouts and both had the petite filet for dinner. They were all wonderful! We will definitely be back. read more

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lovely decor. Very loud! Very slow service.Most people were dressed extremely casual for a restaurant of this price. On the other hand, the food was very good. We waited 15 minutes for our drinks and another 25 minutes for appetizers. We shared the beet salad with whipped feta. Amazing flavors and large portion. The mussels with chorizo were delicious. the hamburger huge and hubby liked it read more

OMG!! Try the seafood tower! This place is remarkable with extremely great service as well as amazing food. And don't forget the signature cocktails! We always sit at the bar so we can watch the bartender make our drinks, true artistry. The most upscale venue in Shelton, by far. read more

Had a board dinner last night with ten people. Service was first rate, and every dish was excellent. All were very impressed by the experience. A definite for more dinners in the future! Monk fish was superb, as too the steaks. read more

I'm a burger snob I have to say only been here twice. someone told my dad about it so much flavor and now it's gotta be 2nd best burger in ct 9.5 . First is super duper weenie but it's a tight match between them! read more

Came here for my birthday dinner. When we walked in it was busy which is a good sign. Luckily I made a reservation. The start was not too good since the hostess was overwhelmed and rude to me but I let it slide because she was not worth ruining my night. Our server was sweet but she was definitely overwhelmed as well and a few of the servers seemed lost. We ordered a few appetizers. Oysters, olives, meatballs, and crispy brussel sprouts they were all delicious! For my entree I ordered the steak with crab meat on top, sorry I do not have the name, I couldn't remember and could not find it online. It was an 8 oz steak but they ran out so I had to get the 10 oz which is too much for me but I really wanted the meal so I accepted. My steak was not cooked correctly. A few of my friends steaks were not as well. So maybe the chef can work on that considering the prices here are higher than most places. My meal was served on top of mashed potatoes and I was confused on how my steak was over cooked (well done) but my potatoes were sitting in blood? It was a huge turn off but we waited a while for our food so I ate it. My boyfriend ordered the pork chop, it was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. My sister got the half chicken with polenta which was delicious. My bestie ordered the octopus which I normally do not eat, but tried and it was cooked perfectly! Tho I was not satisfied fully with my meal we did have alot of great food. The restaurant is beautiful and we did enjoy ourselves. I would suggest training your hostess on better customer service, more servers, and the chef needs to learn how to cook steaks. Other than that this place is awesome. We had a blast and will definitely be back! read more

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Look, I'm not trying to ruin your business with the bad view, but last time I was here I ordered the New York strip. This was the most disappointing strip I've ever had, outback would be better than the cut of steak that I was served that night. It was thin, overcooked and just a terrible piece of meat for 60$. I had to chew this meat more than I would have to chew a cheap 10$ sirloin from chilis. I have been to many high-class restaurants in New York City serving fine steaks and unfortunately, yours was below a local restaurant chain quality, and I will probably not be coming back because of that. I could have gotten the basic ny strip at stop and shop and enjoyed it more. Please look into the meat quality you're serving, service was great but food... no thanks. Perhaps prime or dry aged steak would be better suited for your Resturaunt. We also ordered the meatball appetizer and the texture was so squishy that I felt like I was eating a dead body, huge turn off to start the meal. read more

My wife and I meandered into Chaplin on a Thursday evening (early around 5). Sat at the bar and ordered a drink. Happy Hour menu is 4-6 PM. Fabulous. We ordered Oysters (1.50 each), Short rib burger(10.00), Baked Clams, Steak Tips (10.00) and fries (6.00). All came out hot and delicious. I was very impressed and found the food and value unbelievable. We will be back for a more formal dinner in the dining room. Looking forward to a nice Delmonico steak. read more

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I went here for lunch last summer. I wasn't impressed. The prices were high. The food was limited. I mean they're OK but my nephew went for dinner with his in-laws and it cost him almost $500 for dinner that's a lot. That's ridiculous. read more

Great food, wonderful staff! A gem of a restaurant in Downtown Shelton! Nice beautiful terrace/ patio that has winter setup, too, with powerful heaters! Steaks, seafood, duck, and wonderful libations! Food is prepared and delicious! Go go go! read more

Took my Son here for his 18th birthday on Oct 12th, a Saturday evening. 7:30 reservation, place was very busy. Gorgeous room, yet patrons were wearing baseball hats. Who does this? Why is this acceptable? C'mon, raise your game! If I'm paying $55 bucks for a petit filet I'd like to be in a room with other well dressed diners. Our waiter was too young & poorly trained. He never offered the specials, I had to ask and then sadly he said "I can't pronounce them" so he handed me the paper with the specials that said 'Read to guests' right across the top. I'm not making this up. I ordered the filet med rare, it came out well done. After flagging down the waiter, I sent the filet back and waited for a new serving at the correct temperature. NO manager or owner ever appeared to apologize for the error. We did not stay for dessert, the waiter even had trouble processing my credit card as he was entering it incorrectly. I wanted to love it, but we did not. My Son enjoyed his steak frites, the halibut special was ok. Sadly, the best dish was the beet & goat cheese salad, it was delicious. read more

Loved this place. Every single thing we ordered was better than the next. Sourdough and spreads! Polenta fries Shishito peppers Clam chowder Salmon 1/2 chicken Octopus (All 3 desserts) We rolled out of there planning our next visit. Highly recommend. Beautifully decorated, staff was great. Only issue was asking but we managed. read more

It's not that it's the only steakhouse in town. It's not that it's the only raw bar in town. It's that they do it so well. If you're looking to slurp a dozen oysters then knock them back with a slab of prime beef while enjoying expertly crafted beverages.... this is the place. Chaplin is a destination spot. Their service is on point but not obtrusive. The staff is knowledgeable and conversant regarding the menu. Peter behind the bar defines the word 'artisan'. And if you're not a fan of shellfish and beef, I can assure you, there's not a weak spot on the menu. Chaplin is a strong addition to the local restaurant scene. read more

The food was good. Service was mediocre. There were four of us and we all ordered appetizers. None of them came out at the same time. We did let the waitress know that they were individual appetizers, not shared. There were approximately 10 to 25 minutes between appetizers coming out. we would not return. read more

Amazing duck! Very juicy. The steak was also cooked nicely at medium rare. We plan to go again.

The food was gorgeous and full of flavor and the atmosphere was bright and overlooking a very busy and growing city of Shelton! We didn't have a reservation so we had to rush and couldn't order off the butcher box so we have to go back and try more of what they offer! But definitely a great new spot! read more

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This might be a little controversial. Don't get me wrong, the food here is amazing. Like really great. The service is amazing. The ambiance and the seating are great too. I'm giving this a one star because of this. The owner was a nice guy, meeting him once while having dinner. However, if you're a Shelton native, you would know that across the street used to be a nice little park. Shelton has become a nightmare with all the construction and urbanism. The little park was a breath of fresh air. But instead, the owner bought the land, tore down the park, to put the stupidest parking lot ever. A paid lot. Did he not realize there's 2-3 huge free parking lots right around every corner? 2 commuter lots, the post office, even the Wells Fargo bank. I've yet to even see anyone park in this lot, except for maybe fireworks. I heard he did it because people complained about no parking, which just sounds dumb. It's honestly ridiculous. This place isn't cheap either, did he really need another source of income in this manner? I don't know how much it costs to park there, but with all the free parking, I would never consider it. My family refuses to eat here now because of that, and we loved it. We used to see kids and people meeting and hanging out in the shade of the nice little park. It just added to the chaos of downtown. It's so ugly I hate even driving by this place. If that kind of manner doesn't bother you, you'll really enjoy this place. Again, food and service are amazing. But I can't support a business that took away nature for a stupid paid lot. read more

Great food, cool atmosphere and wonderful service. Cocktails are crafty and fun. They have a good happy hour (just wish it went a little later!) Food is fresh and delicious. You must try the fries! I'm not even a fries gal but they were unreal. The chef created a menu that appeals to everyone, so many options! Only thing that is unfortunate is that the chef doesn't make too many changes. Our server, Walter was the best! He was so attentive, knew everything about the menu and had an amazing personality. Can't wait to go back! read more

Visited for drinks and app's. Decor is lovely. There were plenty of accommodating staff to quickly attend to any request. Our waitress, Sara, was wonderful. We ordered oysters ( Mystic) which were fresh and delicious. Then we had clam chowder ( star of the evening.. unique, plenty of clams and deliciously seasoned), polenta fries were very filling and a new treat. All this was followed by broccoli rabe, meatballs and truffle fries. Too much food but was nice to try a variety of their app's. Would definitely return. No problem parking downtown. Next time steak!!!! read more

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My husband and I wanted to try something new for our anniversary. We heard good things about Chaplin. My husband made the reservation. We were early and they were able to accommodate us. We sat on the outdoor heated patio. My husband got some oysters to start and I got the burrata. I am typically not so critical, but am going to g to be here due to the price points. The burrata was served with cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, and croutons. The vinegar flavor was rather overwhelming and the croutons were soggy. The burrata advertised on the online menu included arugula, balsamic glaze, and vanilla vodka poached pears. I would have preferred that immensely to the burrata on the restaurant menu with tomato, cucumber, soggy croutons that I got. For my entree I got the petite filet ordered medium rare. It came with a small dollop of whipped potatoes topped with caramelized onion and a side of dolce butter. This was all that was on the plate. No vegetable side (which was to be expected because it wasn't on the menu and I almost got a side of asparagus for an extra $7 - I am glad I didn't). For $55 for just the entree, I expected more than a small scoop of potato and no vegetables or even any garnish to make the plate more appealing). AND for $55 I expect that tiny piece of filet to be near perfect. Sadly it was not. There were several bites that were inedible. The dolce butter was disappointing. My husband got the charred octopus and loved it so no complaints there. On a positive note, the waitress brought over complimentary champagne for us for our anniversary which was very considerate and appreciated ! We don't usually order dessert, but did since it was a special occasion. It took forever to come which was crazy since they just had to put a piece of cheesecake on a plate. Overall, I will say that for a meal that cost what we pay for a week of groceries for our family of 5, I certainly expected better. read more

Our server was outstanding. Great little place. Nice wine list. Nice cocktails. Our food was very good. Everyone enjoyed their dinner.

Amazing restaurant for a date nice. Amazing steak and drinks. It's really nice during the warmer months where you could sit outside and enjoy. Highly recommend for an upscale vibe. Service was amazing read more

I have been to Chaplins several times. The food is always good and the service is wonderful, great place for a date.

One of our fav's love the staff the place is super nice - as immaterial as it may sound. The seats are sooooo comfy you can bring your own wine for a fee... food is cooked to perfection with flavor!!! It's a place we frequent so you know it's good. read more

Quick stop with family. The atmosphere was fine, but crowded. Food was delivered fast and was delicious. Will definitely be back!