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Walrus Alley, Westport, CT

Walrus Alley

4.9
4.9
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Walrus story began in 2013 with the desire to offer a truly unique American experience from the mastery of southern-inspired smoking techniques to our hand-selected craft beers, wines and liquors. The original Walrus + Carpenter was serving the artistic community of Black Rock for 7 years. In 2020, Walrus moved to Westport, reopening our doors as Walrus Alley as a nod to the expansive alley on which we host guests and music all summer long.

Winner of best southern food and barbecue for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

True to the American experience, Walrus is an independent, family-owned and operated establishment.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 333-2733
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Overall

  • Connecticut

    Best Food

  • Fairfield

    Best Overall

  • Fairfield

    Best Food

  • Fairfield

    Best Ambiance

  • Fairfield

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Walrus Alley is a lively spot in Westport known for its "fantastic" food, "excellent service," and vibrant atmosphere. The menu features standout BBQ and smoked pork tacos, complemented by a wide selection of local beers. Outdoor dining enhances the experience with live music, offering a charming and fun vibe.

63 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best smoked pork tacos! Excellent service. Outstanding local beer selection.

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  2. Alex

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The only two complaints I have were 1. we were seated right next to the hostess stand (and the door), so it was louder than elsewhere in the restaurant, on a realtively slow night where other tables were open, which wasn't a great experience. 2. The portions were inconsistent - my daughter got the ribs and that was a significant amount of food. I got a combo plate of brisket and turkey and it was noticably less food, for the same price. The service was excellent, and the restaurant is nice, so these two things keep me from giving a rave review, but the food was good enough that we'll give it another shot, but I will make sure to ask for a different table.

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  3. teresa

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Walrus Alley. The menu offered a very large selection of meat offerings and we would encourage them to add a few Southern Seafood offerings. There was shrimp to add to a salad as one alternative. The children's menu was terrific. Our server was very attentive and we'll definitely return!

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  4. Annie

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun experience at the Walrus. Food was delicious and the service attentive. FUn vibe as well.

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  5. Kim

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Drink were excellent.. nice selection of scotch snd whisky…. A bit pricey though

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  6. ScottR

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best jambalaya I’ve had in awhile. Perfect, texture, balanced flavors, and came with a fried egg on top (unique). Our waitress was perfect. She was very attentive and had a charming personality. We sat outside to watch a band called Alligator. What a treat that was. We will definitely return to this place.

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  7. Kaveh

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good bbq: brisket, ribs, pork.. sides also super tasty. Not cheap but worth it

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  8. Judi

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent experience! Fabulous hush puppies and pulled pork sandwich was great! Loved my old fashioned as well! Great place. Noisy but vibrant!

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  9. Foodwithfriends

    VIP

    Connecticut

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & excellent service! One of our favorite westport restaurants

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  10. Todd

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is fantastic and we got to hear some darn good live music too!

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Walrus Alley is rated 4.9 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Walrus Alley

90 Post Rd E Westport Connecticut, 06880-3409 United States, Westport, CT 06880-3409

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer
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