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Chaplin, Shelton, CT
Chaplin, Shelton, CT
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Chaplin, Shelton, CT
Chaplin, Shelton, CT

Chaplin

4.5 (265)
$31 to $50
Seafood
427 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
We wanted the best possible quality meat program, seafood towers overflowing with oysters, clams, shrimp, and mussels, and the kind of cocktails that are impossible to get sick of, all in a beautifully designed, unique space. And we wanted it not in New York – we want it right here in Shelton, CT. Enter Chaplin.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Shelton
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Happy Hour 4-6pm, Tuesday-Friday

What 265 people are saying

Chaplin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Seafood

  • Fairfield

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fairfield

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chaplin delights with "great food" and "excellent service," offering a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. With standout dishes like "one of the best Ribeyes" and a "delicious brunch," it's perfect for any meal. The knowledgeable staff enhances the experience, though occasional delays suggest room for improvement during peak times.
265 Reviews
  1. Eric VIP

    New York City73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and phenomenal food!! Our second time at this restaurant and it was as great as our first visit.

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  2. Chauna

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Great place. A must if you're in the area. Every dish was great. The staff was the best and they helped make my daughter's day special.

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  3. Goetti

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Chaplin, went for Mother’s Day, delicious brunch options. Great mocktails. Kid friendly. One of our go to spots for brunch, lunch or dinner.

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  4. Rich

    Naples8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined for Mother’s Day brunch with my wife and kid with a reservation. We were warmly greeted immediately by a nice gentleman who opened the door for us. We got seated promptly, served quickly by our waitress who was also very attentive and quick. We ordered two appetizers and our entrees. Timing was perfect and spacing between apps and entrees coming out wasn’t rushed even though they were busy. This was our second time there. First was for dinner (amazing dinner, btw) and we are happy we chose Chaplin for brunch. We really enjoyed our fresh made food and service. All staff acknowledged us throughout our stay and made us feel welcomed to be there. Hard to find that kind of hospitality these days to be honest. Will certainly be back again.

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  5. Avi

    Hong Kong6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food nice ambiance good value fun place enjoyable atmosphere

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  6. Floyd

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service from David and the food was amazing.

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  7. Ann-Marie VIP

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at Chaplin. Had Easter brunch and all our meals were excellent as was the service. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Thomas

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening at Chaplin. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable of both the cocktail and food menu and was able to make great recommendations which did not disappoint. His service was top notch. The cocktails were very well made and the food was delicious. We started with the calamari whi h was crispy and well seasoned. My husband had the burger and I had the monkfish. I love that their espresso martini comes with Bailey’s just the way I like it! The atmosphere was great: vibrant without being too loud.

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  9. cathy VIP

    Connecticut51 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This visit was very disappointing. After we were seated 15-20 min passed before we had to flag down bus girl for water and drinks. In our reservation I asked to not be rushed but that we had a show in New Haven at 8. Our appetizer was great. We ordered our dinner a good 45 min before be needed to be done. We ordered a burger and the duck medium rare. Our server came back 3 times to tell us our food was being plated and that it was taking longer to make sure the duck was cooked safely. First of all all experienced chefs cook duck breast medium rare. That should not be a problem. We watched table after table be served before us even though they arrived much later than we did. Secondly we were told 3 times our food was being plated obviously not true. The food was very tasty but by the time it came we had to ask for our bill immediately and wolf down our food. We ended up being quite late for our concert. This was not a good showing for a restaurant that is pricey and highly rated.

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  10. Lisa

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place the food and service is excellent we love Amanda the bartender

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Chaplin is rated 4.5 stars by 265 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 7 times today
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427 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Shelton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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