Really liked this place. Great for a leisurely after lunch. Start with the oysters and find an excuse to order their shareable fries.
This is the place to be for a summer anniversary dinner! Amazing food and atmosphere... 10/10 would come back again!
Excellent. Literally everything was perfect. Chris the bartender = 10 out of 10.
I loved The Whelk along The Saugatuck Rivet. The menu was very creative. I started with Deviled Eggs and Fried Oysters. They were delicious and our waiter said they were voted the #1 appetizer of any restaurant in Connecticut! My husband had for his appetizer: Octopus with potatoes, olives, paprika, garlic aioli. We both ordered the Halibut, with peas, onions, and lettuce gem. Since it was my birthday we ordered an olive cake with cherries, but it was heavy, and made me feel too stuffed. I was hoping they had a light mousse or creme brulee, but on the whole, their creative menu and drinks were great. They also kept the place very clean, and sanitized between new customers they served. Thank you to my husband, and Whelk staff for making my birthday so nice !!😊
Incredible dishes. Fantastic Variations and unique preparations. Here the seafood taste so fresh and tender. Delicious. We had oysters, shrimp and a whole grilled octopus. Perfect. At weekends you have to reserve the tables two weeks in advance. But there are some tables with Barockern, indoors and out, can not be reserved. Here you can always get a seat if you wait a bit. Outside there is also a bit quieter than inside. Recommended!
Totally awesome experience from soup to nuts. The Whelk never disappoints. The seafood is always fresh. The combination of flavors Divine.. by all means make a reservation because it's always packed
Good service. Well priced food considering the area. Went on a weekend for lunch and there was barely anyone there. The burratta with pistachios and olives was particularly good. We also ate the crab toast which was good but nothing out of this world. We got a nice portion of fries to share as well. Overall really satisfying experience but not over the top or spectacular .
Freshest raw oysters ever!!! I highly recommend the swordfish!!! Excellent food just a little noisy!
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