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

Chaplin

4.5
4.5
252 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    Happy Hour 4-6pm, Tuesday-Friday

What 252 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Connecticut

    Hot spot

  • Fairfield

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chaplin in downtown Shelton offers "great food and drinks" with a "lovely ambiance." The service is praised for being "friendly and attentive." Diners rave about the "fantastic food" and "creative menu," including standout dishes like the steak tartar and octopus. However, some guests report slow service and noise issues.
252 Reviews
  1. Audi

    Miami1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service . David was great! The sautéed shrimp was amazing 10/10 recommend.

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  2. Melissa

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here several times and have never had a bad experience , food is consistently five star from the charred octopus to burgers . Great wine selection and an excellent martini.Wait staff is attentive and friendly , ambiance hits the mark for a romantic date night or happy hour with friends.

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  3. Lisa

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go every Friday the food and service is great and Amanda is a great bartender

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  4. Lisa

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service it’s our go to place on a Friday!

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  5. Michael

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best Ribeyes I've had in a long time! Good food and service.

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  6. Lisa

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was very good the service and food everything was great!

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  7. Charles VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’d like to provide some constructive feedback regarding my recent experience. Unfortunately, the quality of the food seems to be declining. For instance, my steak took over two hours to arrive and was served cold. While our server was courteous and did her best, it appears that the kitchen may need additional training or more staff to manage high volumes effectively. Several patrons, including myself, were disappointed by the overall experience.

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  8. susan

    Connecticut12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Last Saturday night,had reservations, seated promptly, but…took an hour and a half to get a couples hamburgers. Food was cold. Definitely kitchen problems, as there were plenty of servers wandering around waiting for the orders to come up. Party next to us ordered a $50+ steak, waited an hour and it was served cold. He was not happy! Definitely not in a hurry to go back. Seems to have turned into more of a drinking hole. Bar was packed, and noisy. Too bad, because the food concept is actually pretty good.

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  9. Vincent VIP

    New York State25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Excellent service. Wonderful food.

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  10. Robert VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chaplin was great! My wife and I shared 5 small plates: Roasted Beets, Shrimp Cocktail, Charred Octopus, Poached Lobster Risotto, and Lamb Lollipops. Everything was delicious. We also had a couple of Manhattans, and finished off with an Espresso Martini and Crème Brûlée for dessert. We decided to eat at the beautiful bar, and the bartender’s were lovely. Overall a great experience!

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Chaplin is rated 4.5 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
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427 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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