Was here to meet my daughter for Sunday brunch @ 11 am. The restaurant was about 25% occupied and…read morethe bar was empty. Once we were seated the waiter arrived asking about drinks which we declined in favor of bottled water, i ordered coffee as well and was offered 1 whole cup. Nobody came around for refill the rest of the meal We each ordered an appetizer and a main, both of our mains featuring 2sunny side up. 15 -20 minutes later BOTH entrees and my appetizer arrive WTF? After that our server just seemed to disappear. My daughter had hangar steak & eggs. I had the pork carnitas and eggs. Both our order's eggs were ordered sunny side up. Typically it's the yolks that are runny but both of our orders had runny whites as well. All this time we waited on the other appetizer to arrive. For a place that was not very busy the service was galactically awful. The food was passable but not great. The banana bread appetizer arrived as the busboy came to take our entree dishes. And that was after 2 reminders to our waiter (both appetizers were taken to go). Whoever is running this place (nobody game by asking how our meal was) should be embarrassed. When i spoke with our waiter about the abysmal service he passed it off on the busboy! There is no sense of teamwork nor pride in doing a good job. Sad.

I've been to The Wheel a number of times - Generally, it is very good in terms of both service and…read morefood. It's a spacious, beautiful restaurant and on nice days during the warmer months, you can sit on their outdoor patio on the canal. The 48-hour braised short rib over polenta is my absolute favorite dish; tender and flavorful. I also recommend the Hiroshi Roll, Salmon Crispy Rice if you're into sushi. Next time, I'd like to try the tallow fried rice!

Updating my review since the new menu change. Came for brunch today and had such a great time. The…read morebuttermilk pancakes are top tier!! Definitely get this if you're in the mood for a sweet treat. They're also very filling -- only got through 1.5 pancakes. The chicken sando was also pleasantly surprising! We enjoyed everything about this brunch!

I came here with my friend for lunch. We got seated and sat there for 20 mins. My friend and I were…read moretalking about leaving until I got up and went to someone to tell them we had been waiting for 20 mins and no one came to our table. Turns out a girl I thought was part of another table to my right with some guys was actually our waitress! Plus it was hard to really know who the staff were. Really horrible service to begin with. Regardless of the service, the food was super delicious. My friend and I both shared dry rubbed chicken wings tossed in sweet buffalo sauce - amazing. We also got craft burgers and fries which were cooked to perfection. I ate everything and ate so fast I forgot to take photos of the food. Honestly, the food and the ambiance is the only reason why I'm giving 4 stars.

Under the radar find!! Fish knocked our socks off!…read more Outdoor seating (with heaters) Friendly & efficient staff Fresh ingredients & fantastic fare Solid wine selection Can't wait to check out more of their menu!

We really enjoyed our dinner here tonight. A nice, cute spot right in downtown. The service was…read morefriendly and welcoming. The menu has a ton of choices - we enjoyed everything we ordered. Great fresh oysters and, yes, fish. I like that you can basically create your own fish dish. We will Be back.

My husband and I recently hosted our baby shower for our first baby at Flinder's last weekend…read more(3/21/26), and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. We hosted roughly 55 people and utilized the entire restaurant for our private event (restaurant buyout). From the onset, Ross and Eric (Mgr. + Assistant Mgr.) were incredibly friendly, responsive to all my questions via email, and agreed to meet not once, but TWICE in-person to ensure all details were accounted for, and that our requests would be accommodated. The event ran smoothly because of their professionalism and attention to detail. During the event, the kitchen, bar, and wait staff were incredibly attentive, kind, friendly, and honestly felt like part of the party the entire time. Our family and friends raved about the entire experience, including the service, the food, and the configuration of the space. We left smiling from ear-to-ear, and are incredibly grateful to everyone at Flinder's for helping to make our baby shower a great success!

Made a reservation not knowing anything about this establishment for Mother's Day. The food…read moreexceeded my expecations . We tried the Kangaroo (my first time) and it was grilled to perfection. The Wagyu Tartare was was one on the best I've had. The waffles were reminiscent of ones in Belgium and the dessert especially the rhubarb special was excellent. The restaurant itself was bright and not too loud. The service was top notch attentive. Shout out to Sean!

One of the more fun restaurants I've been to. The food was really good, they had a lot of options…read morewhich made it hard to choose! The service was super quick and very friendly and the restaurant was packed soo you know it was good. Would definitely recommend!

Everyone has their off days. This place however shocked me today. It isn't our first time eating at…read morethis restaurant, and every other time things have been great. Today was the first time we've eaten here in years. We were seated immediately but we waited more than 40 minutes for the food to come. We watched people leave because they could not wait for their food any longer. At first, I thought a chef must have called out. When our food finally came, I was forced to look at the most unappealing home fries that were molded to the plastic container they were stored in. At least try to make them look fresh bru. And the whole restaurant was cold. I was cold. The food was cold. This place should be called COLD Street Diner, am I right? And the coffee refill came like once. In the whole hour and a half we were there. The only times someone would walk by was to clear a table, or that guy idk who he is idk if he's the owner but he was wearing balenciaga sweatpants and then he would just go stand by the register to sip on some wine. My mother ordered the huevos rancheros and they were bland asl. I ordered the birria omelette and it was BLAND EVERYTHING WAS BLAND!!! The birria was just wet it didn't taste like anything bro. We haven't been to the Norwalk location but a lady sitting next to us noticed that we weren't happy with our food and she was speculating that all the good cooks got transferred there. Whether it's the cooks to blame, or the fact that it's a busy Saturday, it's safe to say we will not be coming back.

Typical I don't write many reviews but my experience was too good to not share. Eloquent dishes,…read moreLump Crab medallions and Bronzino were memorable. Our server Jim suggested with a bottle of Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc. My family could not stop speaking about the decor. Thank again for such a great experience!

We sat at the bar last Friday night. The restaurant was empty, and the bar is beautiful and this…read moreservers bartenders were very sweet and made a very good drink. We started out with the bar on salad. We sat at the bar last Friday night. The restaurant was empty, and the bar is beautiful and this servers bartenders were very sweet and made a very good drink. We started out with the bar on salad.

The hostess and waitstaff were all very friendly. Our waiter was especially patient with us. I was…read morecatching up with a friend I hadn't seen in a long time, so we got a little carried away talking and had to ask him to come back a couple of times before we were ready to order. He was totally nice about it and didn't rush us at all. Brunch done right at Sign of the Whale in Stamford We started with crispy Brussels sprouts and fresh tuna poké. The poké is a generous portion, so do yourself a favor and ask for more wonton chips. There's a small charge of $1. Well worth more chips to scoop the rest of the tuna, avocado, and cucumber marinated in teriyaki. We paired the starters with two peach bellinis and later tried a festive green mimosa created just for the Stamford St. Patrick's Day parade. The main event was a classic eggs Benedict done right--perfectly poached eggs over a thick, smoky slice of Canadian bacon, served with roasted potatoes drizzled with chipotle mayo, plus just a little fresh fruit on the side. Street parking can be a little challenging in the area because of the nearby offices and residential high-rises. However, there's a free underground parking garage literally around the corner from the restaurant, which makes things much easier. Parking ended up not being an issue at all.

Had a chill Valentine's Eve at Sign of the Whale The place…read moreis really nice to hang out, and the servers were super helpful and friendly -- shoutout to Shannon for being so kind and attentive. Food review: Calamari Rhode Island - spicy, but not the best I've had Coconut shrimp - a bit too sweet for my taste Fairfield chicken cutlet - didn't really enjoy it, the chicken was quite hard Overall, the food was okay, but the vibe and service make it a great spot to hang out with friends or for a casual night out.

Would give it a 2.5. The food is fine. It's never great, and I've never been wowed. The shrimp…read moremaren is good as well as the chicken sandwich but, still not worth going back for. The staff is always very friendly and attentive. Classic white tablecloth restaurant with a decent amount of seating.

This is where everyone in Stamford should eat! Great menu…read moreincluding specials - service par excellence! Manny is a wonderful chef. Comfortable interior with quiet ambiance. We will be back!!

Sorry that this review was sitting in my drafts since December!…read more Came here after work for happy hour. At first I got a little anxious because the bar was so busy, and loud. what stood out most was the service from Jenna, who was honestly a great bartender and really made the night feel welcoming. I wish I could say the same for the other bartender I saw, who came off a bit uncourteous to a man who accidentally spilled his shot. I tried a couple of their happy hour bites. The pineapple chili wings were juicy, flavorful, and good. On the other hand, my friend's garlic parm was kind of dry and flat in flavor, which was disappointing. Drinks were okay, but mine felt a bit weak on the alcohol side, especially for the price. Overall, it felt a little overpriced for what we got. Good for a night out and social energy, but a bit inconsistent depending on what you order and who's working.

If you come here because it's the longest happy hour in town 4-8, get ready to be staring out an…read moreempty glass for at least 3/4th of that... absolute abysmal service during the happy hour, only checked on 1 time to put in my initial order... I'm still sitting here wondering if my server walked out on the job? 2 hours in only checked on once. The food was very standard, oysters and Brussels sprouts were good. Pizza reminded me of my middle school lunch and the fish tacos tasted... fishy. Sad hour, not happy hour this go around

Beautiful place , stunning outdoor view of the marina …read more They also have great outdoors seating , unfortunately it was raining the entire time we were there so we couldn't enjoy the outdoors . Staff is friendly . Would love to go back and try the food .

Because friends are membersI've eaten here often over the years. (I wish they would bring back the…read morefresh shucked oysters). Great views and staff. When the weather is nice it's great to sit on the deck and have a meal. Dinner was great we had the calamari Ahi tuna Napoleon - absolutely amazing. Roasted salmon. With rice and broccoli Shrimp Alfredo