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Chaplin, Shelton, CT

Chaplin

4.4
4.4
249 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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 - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Happy Hour 4-6pm, Tuesday-Friday

What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

249 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Lisa

    New York City6 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Vincent VIP

    New York State25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

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

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  7. Robert VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  8. Anne

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I understand it’s Valentine’s Day, and it was busier than usual. But we waited 45 min for a table, then another 30 for apps and in an hour and a half we were never served our dinner. While they comped the rest of our meal, we left without eating. It was the worst experience I’ve had. Ever.

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  9. ALBERT

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Made reservations for valentines day. They overbooked, waited 35 min and we still did not get checked in. We ended up leaving due to overcrowding in the entry way. People were getting upset with the lack of custo.er service or acknowledgement.

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  10. Corey

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Valentine’s Day, I can understand that it was very busy. We waited 55 minutes for our food. The apps came right out. The drinks were good. I ordered the 8oz sirloin, medium. It came out rare, I sent it back and they brought it back the same way. The steak was taken off the bill and we had a round of drinks on the house.

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Chaplin is rated 4.4 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Chaplin

427 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

Dining areas

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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