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    The Wheel

    4.0 (264 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Shrimp Cocktail
    David N.

    I've been to The Wheel at the Village a handful of times now, and it's honestly become one of my go-to spots. The whole "industrial chic" vibe usually feels a bit overdone, but they nailed it here--especially with the waterfront location. During the day, the floor-to-ceiling windows let in so much natural light, but if you go for dinner, the candles and chandeliers make the whole place feel really warm and intimate. The food is consistently great. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu at this point, and I haven't been disappointed yet. You can tell they're serious about using fresh, local ingredients (I heard they source from over 40 local farmers and fishermen), and it shows in the quality. My favorite part is the open kitchen. They have this massive hearth oven right in the center where they roast all the meats and veggies. If you're a pizza person, their Neapolitan-style pies out of that oven are a must-try. Everything always comes out looking beautiful, and the service has been excellent every time I've visited. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a solid New American spot with a view.

    Felipe C.

    Great experience. Incredible service and the food is amazing. We were a big group from work but we enjoyed it very much. I ordered the salmon, it was delicious. Thank you again for such an excellent experience!

    Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    Kasia C.

    We came here for lunch and made a reservation maybe 20 min before we got there. This place was gorgeous! If it was warmer I'd ask to sit outside because it's right on the water. We ordered blood orange margaritas to start along with the whipped ricotta hot honey bread which was delicious. For lunch, I ordered the wheelhouse burger medium which was cooked perfectly, and subbed out regular fries for truffle fries - which was the correct choice! For dessert I got the chocolate cake which was very decadent but not too sweet. Overall wonderful experience and service & they allow dogs because we saw some people bring their furry friends with them!

    Shrimp & Grits
    Marina S.

    The food was ok, too overpriced for the quality. There were some mistakes in the service. Beautiful restaurant though. My favorite was the fig and beet salad.

    Phillip L.

    We went to The Wheel in Stamford, CT for New Year's with my fiancée, my cousin, and his girlfriend, and it was an awesome night. The food was excellent across the board--everything that hit the table felt thoughtfully made and plated. We ordered the pizza, a shrimp tempura roll, and the wild oyster mushroom dish, and every single item was a hit. The mushrooms were especially memorable--great texture, big flavor, and just something different in the best way. The pizza was also legit, and the sushi roll was fresh and satisfying. The vibe is what really ties it all together: great energy, cool décor, and a lively atmosphere that feels fun without being chaotic. It's also right on the water, and I can already tell this place must be amazing during the day with the view. Shoutout to the team too--friendly, attentive, and on top of everything, especially for a busy holiday night. We had an incredible time and will absolutely be back.

    The little bird...not so little
    Syed K.

    I have become one of the most frequent customer at The Wheel and whenever someone is visiting me I end up bringing them to this place. It is not at the most visible location, but once there, you can find plenty of parking, either in the front or at the garage towards the left. This place has o e of the most gorgeous interior, a bit on the rustic side but very classy. There is both I door and outdoor seating and in the summer, as long as the lantern flies are not around, you can have the best experience sitting next to the river. They also have a small private room in case you have a party of 15-20 with glass windows all around. The food is consistently good, and their pizzas are phenomenal. Do not skip the desserts either. Simply love this place.

    Desert menu

    Really good food, but took over an hour to get served the food we ordered. They were pretty on top of everything, more or less, wish they were a little more attentive for the price. Nice place and table area.

    Funghi
    Sam M.

    Highly recommend The Wheel! The ambiance is super vibey, it's giving upscale date night energy without the outrageous price tag (which is always a win). Everything felt thoughtfully done from the service to the presentation of the food. The whipped eggplant is easily my favorite thing on the menu. Absolutely unreal. Creamy, flavorful, and honestly worth going back for alone. We indulged in the brick oven pizza as well. The Funghi was exceptional! Looking forward to going back again soon!

    Short ribs
    Alex M.

    What's not to love about a waterfront restaurant selling great pizza, pasta, and other specialties like braised short ribs? Although a little bit more on the pricier side, you're paying for excellent quality while being directly on a marina. No matter if you're seated inside or out, the entire team from front of house to the back is there to make your service as great as possible. My only note - if you're driving in, expect a difficult time to find parking. You'll need to find street availability, or go to the far back of the adjacent parking lot. Otherwise, sit back, relax, and enjoy a meal with friends or loved ones.

    Classic Eggs Benny
    Rochelle C.

    I went to The Wheel in Stamford with a few work friends and we had such a lovely dinner. We shared a variety of appetizers -- calamari, crab cakes, pizza, meatballs, and shrimp ceviche and brussel sprouts -- and everything was delicious. I tried the blood orange margarita and the pom pom with tito's, both were refreshing and well-balanced. For my main, I ordered the short rib, which was incredibly tender and flavorful. The creamy polenta that came with it paired perfectly with the meat. We finished with a trio of desserts -- the salted caramel chocolate cake, gelato, and tres leches cake -- and loved every bite. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was attentive without being rushed. We all left happy (and very full!).

    Take 5 sundae
    Nick M.

    I came here for dinner, which took longer than expected, the time between appetizers, entrees, and dessert was quite long. For an appetizer, we ordered the margarita pizza, I would definitely order it again. It was cooked to perfection and had a great sauce. For entrees, we got the little bird and the 48-hour braised short rib. The short rib was our favorite. We also ordered the mushrooms, which were odd (I will put a picture)it wasn't a normal mushroom dish. For dessert, we ordered the Take 5 sundae, which had Take 5 candy on top with pretzels in the ice cream. The ambiance was great, right along the water. Just beware of the wait times!

    Korean Rice Bowl
    Allison S.

    Loved my visit to The Wheel. The Korean rice bowl with extra tofu was so delicious, and the restaurant has a really nice, welcoming setting. Definitely a spot I'll be returning to.

    Hampton Water, Côtes de Provence, France, NV
    Jackie B.

    Came on a Thursday for lunch, a very work place during lunch time, but Hampton Water, was delicious, calamari very good and sandwiches nice!! Highly recommend

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    Great atmosphere. Great food. Not just the typical brunch fare. Amazing Bloody Mary's. Check it out if you're in the area.

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    Ask the Community - The Wheel

    Do you have a dock? How large a boat can you take?

    Yes, 40', max draft 4'

    Dress shorts allowed?

    Of course! I think it's perfect! It's by the water so it's a nice casual dress wear! Atleast we saw a mix !

    Will they be doing a happy hour?

    Hi Mari! We'll be rolling out new programs and menus over the next few months as we move through our opening phase. Next up - brunch! Stay tuned for updates on happy hour and other special menus.

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    Elm Street Diner - Nutella Oreo Churro French Toast

    Elm Street Diner

    3.8(947 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    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.

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    Flinders Lane Kitchen & Bar - Maryland style Crab Cake with Green Goddess Dressing

    Flinders Lane Kitchen & Bar

    4.3(239 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    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!

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    Bibb Salad, bacon, blue cheese, red onion, tomatoes, buttermilk dressing

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    Sign of the Whale - crispy chicken

    Sign of the Whale

    2.8(558 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    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.

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