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The Whelk, Westport, CT

The Whelk

4.8 (278)
$31 to $50
Seafood
575 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880-5934

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
The Whelk is a seafood and oyster bar located on the Saugatuck River. We offer a locally sourced and meticulously crafted menu Tuesday through Saturday. Hope to see you there!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Zach Hinman
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Westport Train Station Metro North
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 278 people are saying

The Whelk 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whelk offers "stellar" food and "very delicious cocktails" crafted with care. Guests rave about their "excellent" new menu items and classics like deviled eggs with fried oysters. The ambiance is "upbeat, relaxed, and yet sophisticated," with "attentive service" and a "delectable farm to table cuisine."

278 Reviews
  1. gary

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    No spacing between courses and way overcooked pasta

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  2. Rob

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience at The Whelk. The food was stellar and we were visited by the bartender, Nico, who told us about all the thought that went into his very delicious cocktails and then surprised us with one of his creations at the end of our meal. 10/10

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Whelk is always a favorite memorable meal for me. The deviled eggs with fried oysters just melt in your mouth with such good combination of flavor and texture. The Little Gem salad never disappoints. I tried something new in the menu for me- the Halibut over Puréed celery root which was delicious!

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  4. Tatiana

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    They sat us in the cold overflow room. The food wasn’t okay chicken was very salty

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  5. Mark VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Better than ever! One can only feel grateful for what the Whelk offers to people who love a great night together and amazing drinks and food.

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  6. AliciaJ

    Dallas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! The Whelk just keeps getting better

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted promptly with a warm welcome. Thee service was attentive. The vibe was upbeat, relaxed and yet sophisticated. The Frogger cocktails are always my favorite and did not disappoint-So refreshing! The deviled eggs with fried oysters on top are always a must- order for us…. like biting into a bit of heaven. The roasted oysters were delicious! We shared the half roasted chicken with polenta and a side of roasted broccoli with tahini sauce. Ooh lala soo good!

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  8. Shelley

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Wonderful service. Crowded and loud, but the food is worth it.

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  9. Mary VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every bite was delicious. The fritters are amazing. The salad with bib lettuce is outstanding.

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  10. john VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You pay for what you get..no bargains here and not the best ever cuisine but just about par for the course..said another way, if I was in the area okay/sure, would I go out if my way to visit, “no”

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FAQs

The Whelk offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 557-0902.

The Whelk is rated 4.8 stars by 278 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 25 times today
Google Map for The Whelk

575 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880-5934

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Westport Train Station Metro North
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zach Hinman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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