Chaplin

Name: Chaplin
Address: 427 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT, United States, 06484
Telephone: (203) 538-5045
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (271)

$31 to $50

Seafood

427 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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
(203) 538-5045
Website
https://www.chaplindowntown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
427 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
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

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What 271 people are saying

Chaplin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Seafood
Fairfield
Great for outdoor dining
Fairfield
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chaplin offers "wonderful food and service" with a cozy ambiance that's perfect for date nights and family outings. The menu features standout dishes like charred octopus and unique cocktails. While praised for "top-notch service," some diners note occasional delays. Overall, Chaplin is a "fun, relaxing" spot with "delicious food" and "amazing drinks."

271 Reviews

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Sarah
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is always awesome and the food is unique and delicious. A bit pricey.
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DylanP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food and service. Can be noisy as is small space. Great parking across street
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Sandra VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My fiancé and I decided to sneak in one last date night before getting hitched—our “final engaged supper” (cue the dramatic music 🎬💍). We desperately needed a break from wedding planning, and this place totally delivered. We had David as our server, and he was an absolute gem! He was fun, charming, and super attentive. He made the evening feel extra special. We started with the beef tartare (I think that’s what it was, but whatever it was it was amazing), the warm sourdough with garlic confit and other dreamy dips, and the octopus appetizer, which was cooked perfectly. When it came to drinks, we told David what kinds we liked, and he gave us spot-on recommendations. It felt like he read our minds. For the main course, I had the duck which was so flavorful, and David, if you’re reading this, thank you for the laugh with the “quack quack” on the to-go box 😂. My fiancé went with the bolognese. It was really well done, but he admitted he wasn’t quite in the mood for it and had a little food FOMO. All in all, it was such a fun, relaxing evening. Great food, great vibes, and truly top-notch service. We'll definitely be back maybe for our first married date night 😉
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Stacie VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a awesome spot in downtown Shelton! The food is delicious! Drinks are amazing and service is great!
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Aracely VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service amazing! We stopped in for happy hour and ended up staying for dinner! We ordered their burger, chicken cutlet appetizer and the linguini and clams…all seasoned perfectly, flavors on point. Great selection of wines too! Will return soon👍
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Deborah
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff was great! Everything was very good and the place is cute and cozy.
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Eric VIP
New York City74 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and phenomenal food!! Our second time at this restaurant and it was as great as our first visit.
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Chauna
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Great place. A must if you're in the area. Every dish was great. The staff was the best and they helped make my daughter's day special.
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Goetti VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Chaplin, went for Mother’s Day, delicious brunch options. Great mocktails. Kid friendly. One of our go to spots for brunch, lunch or dinner.
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Rich
Southwest Florida8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined for Mother’s Day brunch with my wife and kid with a reservation. We were warmly greeted immediately by a nice gentleman who opened the door for us. We got seated promptly, served quickly by our waitress who was also very attentive and quick. We ordered two appetizers and our entrees. Timing was perfect and spacing between apps and entrees coming out wasn’t rushed even though they were busy. This was our second time there. First was for dinner (amazing dinner, btw) and we are happy we chose Chaplin for brunch. We really enjoyed our fresh made food and service. All staff acknowledged us throughout our stay and made us feel welcomed to be there. Hard to find that kind of hospitality these days to be honest. Will certainly be back again.
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Chaplin is rated 4.6 stars by 271 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

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

Website
https://www.chaplindowntown.com/
Phone number
(203) 538-5045

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Steak & Eggs

Steak Tartare

10oz Filet Tenderloin

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