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    The Wharf Restaurant

    3.3 (216 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Aarti G.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is located in the beautiful Madison Beach Hotel located right next to the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I came here for dinner so I didn't really see the views but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant had a classy peaceful vibe and was great for a large group of 12 people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We pretty much had a private room even though you could see the rest of the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The server was nice and efficiently got everyone drinks. I'm not sure if there was a corkage fee but we got a mix of cocktails and brought our own wine. The oysters were good and not briny. My sea bass was okay, a bit unusual that it came on top of a bed of lentils which lacked flavor. Desserts were excellent though. We got pumpkin cheesecake which was actually in the shape of a pumpkin which was super cute and tasty.

    Paul Francis M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely place to enjoy a meal after a day at the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Complimentary valet parking. Food was to die for. The table loved their clam chowder ! I kept it simple and went with fish and chips. The breading on it was perfect! Lobster got two thumbs up, but not the best utensils to pick away at the insides. Blackened salmon was also good but little too much char for my liking. Table service by our waitress, Martha, was great. Came in with an unforgettable smile every time and made our time here welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a wait for outdoor dining so we choose to sit inside which still had good visibility of the outside sunset skies.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Sunset from T he Deck at the Wharf, MBH.
    Craig D.

    The food was fantastic, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere on the deck was spectacular (sunset)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but what set the evening apart was the helpfulness and professionalism of Robert and Lisa. On a very busy Holiday Weekend Saturday night, they were able to find us 4 seats along the High Rail with a perfect view of Sunset, Faulkner's, and Tuxis. Kudos to the Wharf and the MBH.

    Dessert station, at the Wharf Restaurant in Madison, CT.
    Tom D.

    We did the buffet today at the Wharf Restaurant in Madison this Thanksgiving. Obviously being located right on the Sound, the views were spectacular, and we enjoyed our seating in the heated deck area. The set up for the buffet itself was a bit clumsy, you had to walk through several narrow areas to get back to your seating. And there was no signage as you entered the restaurant, we had gone through the door leading to the buffet rather than the reservations area, a few other people were confused about that as well. Mixed feelings about the food. All the sides we tried were very good, but the carving station was disappointing. The Prime Rib was not seasoned properly, it ended up tasting very bland. The turkey was even worse -- was processed and had a weird pinkish hue to it. Neither one of us finished our turkey serving. The desserts, on the other hand, were phenomenal. Although I appreciate anyone working hard on a holiday, service was somewhat flat. No one was smiling, and our waitress didn't have much of a personality. It took an extremely long time for us to receive "the add bill" (water, alcoholic beverages, etc). I'm giving the Wharf Restaurant 3 Stars. Honestly, we'd be hard pressed to come back again, because at $95 a head (before the compulsory 18% gratuity and the "add bill"), I feel it's fairly expensive for what you receive. My impression of the Wharf Restaurant is that the food can be "Hit of Miss" -- you could go there and have an outstanding meal or you could have a blah one, it's a crap shoot. Being that we live on the other side of the state, it's doubtful we'll be back anytime soon.

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    Brooke P.

    This boutique hotel is so cute. Everyone is nice and welcoming. We came when the sun set so we didn't get to see the water but the hotel room is clean and the restaurant was delicious. I couldn't stop eating the bread haha. Our waiter Martha was friendly and professional and checked on us a multiple times. The hotel room came with a little note from our room attendant Brooke which was a plus and different from other hotels. I would recommend staying here at least once as it is such a different atmosphere. Being on the beach and hearing the waves is something we don't get much often. I feel like I am somewhere else in the world even though I am only a couple hours from my house. Will be coming back soon!!!

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    Dave J.

    Went for a small financial advisory dinner event that had free food and seating provided by a company at this restaurant. A very good establishment, and the higher price of food is worth it if you're looking for a nice meal. The food was very good and tender. I had some chicken with beans, brown rice, a salad, a dinner roll, and cheesecake for dessert. The chicken was well made and tasted delicious. The green beans were very good, although a bit chewy in some parts. The rice was a little dry but very flavorful and didn't impact the meal. The dinner roles were fresh and the cheesecake very tasty. The service was very nice, and the waitstaff was respectful and polite. Good indicator of the how the restaurant treats patrons. The ambiance was nice, with a view overlooking the water and out to Long Island. Outdoor seating was available, but the presentation was inside and still very enjoyable. Will be returning to this place for more high-end dining and celebration dinners in the future.

    Just amazing! Can't wait to go back to try again!

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    Went with a friend for a lobster mania. Food was good and the service as always was great.

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    Thank you for your review, Judith. We hope to see you again soon.

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    Great food and service! As a traveler would like to have WiFi. Almost non existent!! But free when it is!!

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