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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
254 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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

  • 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 254 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

    Hot spot

  • Fairfield

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chaplin offers a vibrant dining experience with "consistently five-star" food and "great service." Enjoy a "beautiful cozy" atmosphere, whether for a romantic date night or a lively gathering. The "excellent cocktails" and dishes like charred octopus and pork belly Mac and cheese are must-tries. Despite occasional service delays, Chaplin remains a "hidden gem."
254 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anastasia was excellent. Very professional and attentive.

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  2. Christine

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time visiting, the cocktails were excellent. The clam chowder special was very good, and my husband loved the pork belly Mac and cheese . We will definitely be back.

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  3. Audi

    Miami1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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  4. Melissa

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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  5. Lisa

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  6. Lisa

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 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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  7. Michael

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 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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  8. Lisa

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 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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  9. Charles VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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  10. susan

    Connecticut12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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FAQs

Chaplin is rated 4.5 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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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