Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Shelton

16 restaurant menus in Shelton, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Bar 140
Bar 140
93/100 (311 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Gastropub
International
Dining bars
Beer restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Tapas
Tacos
Dining bars
International
Beer restaurants
Bar
Gastropub
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"I started going for Tuesday trivia night, and instantly took to the place. There's a great selection of beer on tap and the bar food is really,..."
Derek Sterling
"Great pub style food with a twist. Terrific beer and wine list. Friendly, hip and relaxed atmosphere. Live music most Wednesdays. I'll be back for..."
David Jayne
"Kick ass place! Staff and owner are great people, and the fries and black bean Texas toast burger are..."
Joshua Carruthers
"Love the food, happy hour and the overall intimacy of the space. I always enjoy my..."
Claudia Earle Lewis
"From the beer to the food to the people to the music, this place..."
Darren Field
"Great fries and burgers! A perfect spot for young adults to socialize. You always run into someone you..."
Sarah Lynn
"Great beer, great tacos, great fries, and great..."
Patrick Lucas
"Great people, beer selection and atmosphere. The patio is a nice summer spot and they have live music. Two thumbs way..."
Christie Jones
"Great atmosphere, awesome beer/cider selection, delicious food; especially the House Burger and Turkey Burger. Will definitely be back..."
Nicole DiLeonardo
"Great place awesome people and atmosphere amazing beers on tap and food is awesome! Can't beat their happy..."
Tyler Franco
"Great people great atmosphere great food and great craft..."
Tony Malafronte
"Great beer, great food, great people...a true..."
Mauricia Lopes Gardiner
Smoking Mo's
Smoking Mo's
91/100 (1541 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pasta
Fried Pickle Chips
Fish
Meatloaf
Pulled Pork and Brisket
Pork
Beer
Salad
Catfish Tacos
Mac and cheese
Fresh Squeezed Margarita
Oyster
Pulled Pork Sandwich and Mac and Cheese
Smokehouse Sandwich
Fried Mushrooms
Cajun Tater Tots
Fried Green Tomatoes
Tapas
Sandwiches
Kalmia Garden Salad
Chicken Pot Pie
Tacos
Burger
Half Roasted Veggie Salad
Sweet Tea
Ribs
Tater tots
Brisket Chili
BBQ Nachos
Fried pickles
Hush Puppies
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Shrimp
BBQ Mac
Baby Back Ribs
Beef
Deviled Eggs
Crawfish
Peach Cobbler
Catfish
Sit down
Barbecue
Bar
American
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice place to meet up with friends, bright inside with plenty of seating when I went for lunch. Friendly service and I didn't felt rushed to..."
Julie Nonyas
"Stopped for lunch Really good service. The pulled pork sandwiches are good too. The surprisingly delicious dish? Green fried tomatoes. Never had them..."
Lourdes T
"This is an amazing BBQ joint! Loads of good drinks and truly wonderful food. From appetizer to dessert and everything in between, I had an amazing..."
Jayvin LeBlanc
"Super yummy! Kids meals and an appetizer for dine-in and to-go food for home, the cucumber salad and chili were my favorite! Kids loved the paper to..."
Katrina Thiessen
"Bbq nachos with home made chips was delicious. Catfish tacos to die for and a blueberry cobbler that was something to remember. Staff was very polite..."
Marc Horiuchi
"My blackened catfish tacos were so delicious!!! Husband had chicken pot pie!!! Took home a slice of peanut butter pie and no l didn't even share a..."
Chris Randolph
"Wow, the food is great here and we loved the atmosphere. Has a chic country feel. The staff are friendly. We had the deviled eggs, never had better..."
Amber Ensley
"Super fall-apart Smokey BBQ. We also got the shrimp basket with hush puppies. It is also a brewery with a nice set of options for your flight of..."
Jendai Miller
Breeze
Breeze
88/100 (610 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Pub
Fusion
Fusion
International
Spanish
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Bar
Pub
International
Spanish
Peruvian
Latin
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Beef Tips
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
lomo saltado
Chillo Whole Snapper
Meat platter
Short Rib & Rice
Bandeja Paisa
Cuban Sandwich w French Fries
Roast pork
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Truffle Oil
Fried calamari
Beef Empanadas
Arepa Ropa Vieja
Spicy Margarita
Pollo Saltado
Seafood Paella
Churrasco
Tostones
Arepa Con Ropa Vieja
Whole Red Snapper
Sit down
Spanish
Bar
Pub
Fusion
South American
Latin
International
Peruvian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Squaxin Island Seafood Bar
Squaxin Island Seafood Bar
87/100 (378 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Bar
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Crab
Clams
Oyster
Mussels
Shellfish
Crab Cake
Chowder
Prawns
Cakes
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Clam Chowder
Sit down
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Caloroso Eatery & Bar
Caloroso Eatery & Bar
83/100 (830 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Calamari
Calamares
Pesto
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Bar
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I wish I can give more stars. We ordered trays for my daughters communion today. I was absolutely blown away by the food, quantity, and price. The..."
Matthew Petrocelli
"If you are looking to throw a private event, Caloroso's is the perfect balance of casual meets sophisticated and fun. I threw a surprise party for my..."
Silky Gonzalez
"Everything about Caloroso is awesome! Food, service, atmosphere. So happy to play acoustic music there on Tuesdays and Thursdays from time to time...."
Sammy Blanchette
"Thanks for serving us your full menu even though it was after 10pm! We found this place after it was recommended following the Legends of Fear..."
Napa Stamford
"Best food and customer service in the area! Highly recommend giving them a..."
Jimmy Capra
"Delicious food and excellent service! The manager brought us out onto the patio for a beautiful lunch even though it was the middle of..."
Ali Richardson
"I tried Calorosas for the first time when I was invited to a party there. The food was delicious their banquet facility was very comfortable. ..."
Shari Boland
"The food and staff here are amazing. I highly recommend..."
Denise Nimons Tadduni
"We had a wonderful experience with the school field trip. The kids experienced making their own pizza and also had a tour of how the kitchen is..."
Ashish Dalvi
"Everything I've had here has been tasty. Prices are reasonable, the staff is..."
Mark Holden
"Such a little gem! The food is fabulous, great selection of beers on tap for people like me, and the staff is outstanding! Cant wait to go back soon...."
Anne Marie Sullivan Carlson
"Caloroso's is one of my favorite places to eat. The service is great, portions are large, and the servers are attentive. They always greet us with a..."
Tina Astolfi Meyer
"Great food, great staff, great..."
Arnie Jones
Ascot Club Bar & Grille
Ascot Club Bar & Grille
83/100 (128 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Bar
Pub
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow! Huge portions and great prices! I will admit I've worked in this area for years and always thought this was a dark smoky bar but nice inside it..."
Catherine Fiehn
"Hidden Gem. This place may look like a hole-in-the-wall, but the food is some of the best I've had in Shelton. And because few seem to know about it,..."
Ltron44
"Ascot Club - Shelton CT. 1/4 mile off of Route 8. Nice place, good food, priced right. Had linguine with clams Fra Diavolo -..."
JohnB
"GREAT PLACE. The ascot club is where you bring someone because you know you are going to get a great meal and you better be hungry because the..."
Beth
"This place is a hole in wall. And you know what they say about those. Hidden Gems.... The food was delicious, customer service was fantastic. Before..."
J Steed
"This is a fantastic place to have a very tasty meal, or enjoy an appetizer with some drinks. There are several booths and tables, and a nice bar..."
Kevin Mackowski
"Great food, good drinks, what more can you ask..."
Christopher Paquette
"Great local bar! Great staff, friendly patrons. Nice place to have a couple of cocktails and some great food. One of my favorite ..."
Michael Rinaldi
"I've been here a handful of time and I am always more than impressed. It's like a homecooked meal, with generous portions, and a laid back..."
Rachael Kenyon
"Total townie bar. You'll see people who clearly know each other here and come here all the time. Personally love the atmosphere of the place and the..."
Brett Abraham
"Great experience at JC's! The nachos were fantastic and the local crowd were very cool. We even learned about the legend of the Leatherman and the..."
Down River
Bob's Tavern
Bob's Tavern
82/100 (981 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Best Fried chicken in the area...Wings are the largest I've ever seen.Best tasting..Good cold beer selection on tap.Fast service Great..."
B T
"Absolutely AMAZING small town hole in the wall (my favorite types of bars). Drinks were made WELL and the entire place was SUPER welcoming and..."
Tamara “JoeyGirl” Evrard
"This is an old time Shelton tavern, been there since 17 BC, so im told? It was a dive bar before that was a thing. We had the chrispy fried chicken..."
Steve M
"Enjoyed Grandson's 21st Birthday at Bob's. If you like Chicken and Jojo's, Deep fried mushrooms, jalapeno poppers, etc as well as friendly staff you..."
Dennis Workman
"Grew up in Shelton. Stopped into Bob's last week for fried chicken, which I transported 230+ miles home, where we openly fought over it. Wish we..."
Jaci McKim
"Had nice time my grandson 21st birthday and grandpa and grandma want buy his 1st in a bar 🍸..."
Carol Workman
Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar
Pier 131 Kitchen + Bar
81/100 (637 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Steakhouse
American
American
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Steakhouse
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Pub
Steakhouse
Pizza
American
Bar
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Wine and Beer
Waterfront
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Sports bars
Free off-street parking
Drinks
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Parker Eatery & Bar
Parker Eatery & Bar
81/100 (705 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Duck
Calamari
Calamares
Crab Cake
Cheesecake
Fish
Burger
Meatloaf
Salad
Wings
Crab
Sit down
American
Bar
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome place. We stopped on the way back from a UConn drop off, right off 15, had lunch. The club and chicken sandwich were excellent. Really good..."
Ashton Menefee
"Went out to dinner with friends and we all had a fantastic time ! Enjoyed great atmosphere, service and food. Our server Sara was conscientious and..."
Michael Gnibus
"Just had a dinner at Parker with friends. The food was delicious. The service was amazing thanks to Bryan who was very kind and was constantly..."
Vijdan Hasan
"I Have been to the usual good restaurants in and around Shelton plenty of times, but Parker, Eatery and Bar is my new favorite. First the atmosphere..."
Michael Petruccelli (Trentonhawk)
"Had an early dinner on the outside patio. Service was good. Food was good. Only 2 other couples there. Will be..."
Dwight S
Starlight
Starlight
74/100 (18 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
American
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Chili's
Chili's
80/100 (2038 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Mexican
Bar
Southwestern
American
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Chili
Sit down
American
Southwestern
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food is delicious here especially the egg..."
dinakar a
"Service was great! We just had a salad with grilled chicken and a margarita. The salad was fine but the margarita (Patron tequila) was overly sweet...."
Alexander Moreno
"Pretty good, we go a lot and we have really not had any bad experiences, I do have to say since COVID we have had slower service though. But the food..."
November 11th settling the score
"Place was GREAT!!!! The night before we went we called in an order for takeout right before they were closing and there was a mix-up so when I got..."
Jonathan Barber
Center Street Social
Center Street Social
79/100 (833 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Gastropub
Pub
Gastropub
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Waffles & Crepes
Burger
Wings
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
American
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So awesome!! Love their drinks. And their food is always awesome and so fresh. Love the environment and we always get top notch service. The brunch..."
Krystal Gorden
"I really enjoyed going here! Great service i loved the food it was an amazing atmosphere with great games and social activities the staff were down..."
Kennedy J Delta
"We really enjoyed our meal and drinks at Center Street Social! We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door and felt very attended to by our..."
Rachelle Ianniello
"We are visiting for a family wedding, we would come back to Center Street again! The food was fantastic, the nacho's are enough for four people at..."
Ali Coleman
"Great drinks and great food and great atmospherea nice place to go on a Sunday..."
Cheryl Brzoska
"Our waitress was very attentive, friendly, and quick- cajun butter wings and teriyaki wings are so amazing here..."
Domino Demidov
"Really good food! I was there on my birthday this past Friday night. Really cool bartenders waiter and waitresses the only con of the night was the..."
Shane Will
"First time there and we liked the atmosphere and the decor. We had excellent service from Dannii and had a fishbowl margarita which was very good! We..."
Shawn Norris
"Went on a Monday evening, so not crowded. Nice that they have a long happy hour that lasts until 7:00 with half price beers. Food was good too...."
David Smith
"This place reminds me sooo much of Woodbridge Social.... Such a Great atmosphere. 2 Dollar Tacos and Shots!!! Who can beat that??!! .OH, and that..."
Whitney Poriskova
"Amazing place to go to for Sunday brunch!! They offer bottomless mimosas and you can change it up to any flavor! I highly suggest trying the passion..."
CT Food Hunters
"Love this place!!! I used to get the pretzel picked up or delivered to me and one day we decided to stop in and check it out. Pretzel is still and..."
Melissa Lepine
"Sat at the bar and ordered 2 appetizers to share...they were big enough for a meal. Good pour on the drinks. Fast friendly..."
chardean 8
"(Last visited 8/26/2021.) Returning from Philadelphia on a work trip and I've always heard good things about Center Street Social, so it only makes..."
The Hungry Road
Porky's Cafe
Porky's Cafe
78/100 (590 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"A great bar with attentive staff and incredible food!! Bonus: no screaming or crying kids! We loved..."
Chuck Mikulski
"Food great, music great, nice sports atmosphere, waitress professional and friendly......great..."
Jerry Goode
"Wings are the best in the world fact. Topped off by some great beers and..."
Brendon Murphy Willey
"Great place, Scar & Fish introduced me, every night wings are good, drinks are plenty, and staff is great and beautiful! Love it..."
Dean Proestakes
"Always a great place to hang out get a bite a drink and good company ( great wings..."
Dino Maurati
"Great staff, great food, great place, great..."
Greg Pettinella
"Great food and drinks. Fantastic atmosphere. And they had acoustic music night. Great night..."
Dave Maria Miller
"Thank you Porky and team. Always a great night! Always great service and good exceptional. The party room is perfect for our annual..."
Eva Zujewski Metro
"Never a dissatisfied. Some of the best wings..."
Corey Hod Edmonds
"We visit porkey's every Sunday after our boys home youth football games. Great service and great atmosphere. Great wings, pizza and service. ..."
Jessica Savoie Lockavitch
"Best wings in..."
Amanda Farrelly
"Best wings in the valley. NFL on Sunday's, guy in charge of TVs is very..."
Brady Dapp
"I dont know about the food or service but I do know that they are kind and giving thank you for making our Christmas a very Happy one Merry..."
Allison Federico
"Had the pizza and beer Classic Margareta pizza ok BBQ chicken pizza 7.9 on the barstool ratting scale .wings looked great Service was absolutely..."
Maurice Munroe
"We had meatball parm grinder with fries, wings, cheese fries, and chicken tenders. Everything was delicious, fresh, and on point!! Service was fast..."
Angie
"Had their buffalo wings and they are very good. I think they were a little overcooked? Maybe they’re served extra crispy haha. The buffalo sauce..."
J Quiñones
"Food is always good. Wait staff is attentive and overall good experience every time in. Prices are fair for the area, and overall safe and relaxing..."
Jim Dalfino
"Matt was the best bartender I’ve ever had. Previous to my visit I struggled from intense clinical depression. Afterwards? Yeah, it was gone. Does..."
Ben Ignace
"This is a Shelton locals Hangout. The wings and pizza are amazing. But the staff and patrons are what makes this place..."
Anthony Costa
"Porky's is a bar with typical bar food. The food is decent and inexpensive but unremarkable. The drinks are good but also..."
J C
Draft House
Draft House
74/100 (308 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I had a late dinner here on Sunday night. The food was delicious and well made. The service was slow. The waitress was very nice. My main dish the..."
Sean Reilly
"Really Good! The food is traditional American, no actual drink menu but they can make whatever you ask for. Lots of things to do for fun, like Bocce..."
ayanah fox
"That Mark fellow managing i believe was super helpful and insightful with directing me and my friends to choose some of the best food ive had in the..."
Justin Vasone
"Lilly our waitress was amazing and the manager Kriste was also amazing the service there was outstanding the atmosphere was comfortable and they were..."
Jason Baldino
"Their pickle back sandwich (pictures) was delicious along with their truffle fries. The mac and cheese wasn't anything to write home about (American..."
Elvis D'Souza
"Friendly staff, great food and good drinks. Had a blast playing..."
Dan M
Spencer Lake Bar & Grill
Spencer Lake Bar & Grill
72/100 (1090 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
American
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
American
Bar
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The view is what made it! Water views from indoor and outdoor seating alike makes this a fantastic stop no matter the weather. Very friendly service..."
K W
"Service was fantastic, food was absolutely delicious and they even allowed us to bring in our small dog. Would definitely eat here..."
Jen Ulasiewicz
"So happy to have this local gem near our beach house. We could even walk to it in warmer months! Great atmosphere, pool tables, bar and great diner..."
Ingrid Clancy
"The waitress was amazing...she was running around to lots of different people and got everything spot on. Beautiful outdoor seating on the lake. My..."
Debby Patterson
"The view is so nice. Dock for your boat or plane. Fishing is welcome. Enjoy a drink from the bar or a delicious sandwich. Tje Spencer chips are very..."
coachlunk Rubio
Arooga's
Arooga's
70/100 (968 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Wings
"Amazing food! The staff was great! It was super busy and we seriously never waited longer than a minute each time we needed a drink. Our food was out..."
Nichole Perna
"Great food no doubt. Something for everyone. A wee bit loud in the place however. I get that it’s a sports bar, but maybe turn the volume down a..."
Bing J Carbone
"No waiting, server was wonderful, Hugh selection from menu, prices on point, food was excellent!! Will be..."
Gale Mesaros
"My wife and I went to Arooga’s for lunch this past Wednesday. The service was very friendly and prompt and we both enjoyed our food. The wings..."
Paul Reilly
"Awesome new place !!! Look forward to going back and seeing my favorite server Crystal Pagan !!! Good food and drinks..."
Christina Loverci DiMartino
"What a nice addition to the Valley! Super friendly staff, ice cold drinks, and very tasty food brought to you quickly. Worth repeat..."
Kevin Mackowski
"This restaurant is great! Went with my daughter for mother's day. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Wished me happy mothers day. We ordered..."
Laura McCracken
"Place was very clean,service was excellent,staff was very friendly. If you like to go watch sports at a bar, this is the place. Place has 85 TVs...."
Delores Walker
"This place is awesome. The food and the atmosphere are great. This place is very nice to go watch football games with your friends. I would say..."
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