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Chaplin, Shelton, CT

Chaplin

4.6
4.6
231 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
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
    (203) 538-5045
  • Website
    https://www.chaplindowntown.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    427 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
  • 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

Menu

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What 231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Good for special occasions

  • Connecticut

    Seafood

  • Fairfield

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chaplin offers an "all-time best martini" and consistently delicious American cuisine in a stylish NYC-inspired venue. The service is "fantastic," and the ambiance is both trendy and beautiful. While some guests note reservation hiccups and wait times, the fabulous food and friendly staff make it worth a visit.

231 Reviews

  1. Bevin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating my goddaughters birthday was fantastic!

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  2. Ann

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our fourth visit to Chaplin and they continue to impress. We ordered the shrimp cocktail, steak tartare, sea bass and duck confit. Everything was delicious and exceeded our expectations. The drink menu is thoughtful and we enjoyed a well made martini and manhattan.

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  3. Raymond

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience. Food and drinks are excellent.

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  4. Natalie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Chaplin experience was really terrific! Everything by was absolutely amazing and our server (Peter?) was awesome. Everything we ate and drank was superb. I can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Steve

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All Great!!!! Loved it!!! The best dinner since they opened!!!!

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  6. Michelle

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love Chaplin. Not sure if this was an off night, but our food took two hours to get to our table. I am guessing our waitress forgot to put the order in, but one would think that when two employees came to the table to apologize that someone would have at least brought some bread. Food and drinks were great. The heaters on the outside patio either have a “hell” setting or off. Be weary if you are a generally warm warm person.

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  7. MARTHA

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual. I met a friend to celebrate her birthday. It was her first time there and she was impressed. The service was friendly and not rushed. Amanda, our server did an awesome job. The food was delicious. The steak tartar is my favorite, and it did not disappoint. Always a great meal at Chaplin.

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  8. Bethany

    New York City

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants. We drive from New Haven, where there is a lot of great restaurants but Chaplin is worth the extra drive! The food is excellent! Some of our favorites are the polenta fries, the steak, which is always perfectly cooked, the pork belly Mac and cheese, and the fries are amazing! Every dish is full of flavor and you can tell the chef gave thought into preparing a dish that is well rounded. The ambiance is so fun and the outdoor patio is great anytime of year! The staff is excellent, from the hostess to the wait staff, and the bartenders, they are all so friendly and put their best foot forward every day. Another great thing is their playlist that is fun and young with the right amount of energy. We highly recommend it!

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  9. Scott

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chaplain is a nice higher end option in this part of Shelton. The service is always excellent and the food is very good. It's also a great place for having a few cocktails and meeting up with friends at the bar.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and drinks but nothing spectacular. Beautiful space

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FAQs

Chaplin is rated 4.6 stars by 231 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Chaplin

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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