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Chaplin, Shelton, CT

Chaplin

4.6
4.6
227 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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
  • 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 227 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Good for special occasions

  • Connecticut

    Seafood

  • Fairfield

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chaplin is a charming NYC-style venue in Shelton, offering a delightful American menu. Guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "excellent service," with standout drinks like the martini and Bees Knees. The decor is "trendy beautiful," enhancing the dining experience. Despite occasional wait times, the ambiance and friendly staff make it a "must return" spot for many.

227 Reviews
  1. Steve

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. MARTHA

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 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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  4. Bethany

    New York City

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 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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  5. Scott

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    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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  6. 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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  7. Elliott

    New York City

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We made a reservation for 7pm and were seated right away. We were given menus. We sat there for 15 minutes and no one came to even bring us water or take our drink order. So we left without ever having a glass of water. The only thing anyone said was thank you for coming in tonight. Incredibly disappointing evening.

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  8. Roger

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, service was very slow considering they weren’t that busy, lots of empty tables in the dining room and bar area. We’d certainly give them another try as the food was pretty good.

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  9. peter

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always have good service and good food when we go to Chaplin !! love the bartender Peter !! 

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  10. A. Vandiveer

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went there for lunch on Saturday afternoon. The place was very quiet and yet the service was only okay. Food was excellent. Ambience very good, sort of modern, nothing outstanding. Might try it again on a Friday or Saturday night.

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FAQs

Chaplin is rated 4.6 stars by 227 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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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