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Main dining room overlooking the Long Island Sound - The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel, Madison, CT
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel

4.7
4.7
1497 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified
Year-round award-winning restaurant overlooking the Long Island Sound. Outdoor dining available year-round on covered porch with retractable shades and heaters. Full-Bar Service. Progressive American Cuisine.

The Wharf will open reservations for Madison Beach Hotel's Grassy Strip Music Series Concert Nights on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Concert Series Line-up will be announced soon. Follow the hotel on Facebook for more information www.Facebook.com/madisonbeachhotel

Accolades:
- Most Romantic Dining
- Best Waterfront Dining

Located in Madison, CT at West Wharf, near Hammonasset Beach State Park. This timeless location has been home to restaurants and lodging establishments for more than 100 years.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (203) 350-0014

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Brian Warmingham, Executive Chef

  • Private party facilities

    Our new Crow's Next Lounge is available for private events. This space is located in the rear of the restaurant.

  • Private party contact

    Beth McDevitt: (203) 318-6263

  • Neighborhood

    Madison, Connecticut

  • Cross street

    West Wharf Road and Parker Ave

  • Parking details

    Limited Street Parking. Complimentary Valet Parking.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Brunch By the Beach - A la Carte

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy Brunch by the Beach overlooking the Long Island Sound. A la carte Brunch - offering our regular menu plus classic and innovative brunch specialties - Classic Eggs Benedict, Lobster Benedict, and Smoked Salmon Benedict; French Toast, Crepes, Omelets, Home Fries, Bacon. Cocktails including Bloody Mary, Beach Bloody Mary, and Table-side Mimosas. Raw Bar Available with oysters, shrimp, clams and ceviche. All menu items are a la carte.
  • Grassy Strip Music Series

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 30 - Aug 31, 2023
    Reserve a prime spot on The Wharf Porch and enjoy the live entertainment from the hotel's Grassy Strip Music Series. This summer staple occurs weekly beginning Friday, June 30 and each Thursday through August 31. For the complete line-up: www.thewharfmadison.com. To confirm your dinner table on the Porch, secure your reservation with a $25 deposit per person. This deposit will be applied as a credit to your final restaurant check. This is a non-refundable credit if you cancel within 72 hrs. This secures your porch seating reservation. Indoor dining tables do not require a table deposit. All guests are welcome to book inside and then join the concert crowd on the lawn for the concert. Concerts are free and open to the public.
  • Fireworks from The Wharf

    Jul 2, 2023 only
    Join us for Fireworks from The Wharf. The Town of Madison's annual fireworks will be shown on Sunday, July 2 beginning on or around 9:30 p.m. Join us for dinner before the Fireworks and then enjoy the show on the lawn, or book a later table option on the porch to see the show. The hotel will have live music on the lawn prior to the fireworks. Reservations are available for the main dining room and the porch. For more information about fireworks at head to this website: https://www.madisonfireworks.org/

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What 1,497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Unspecified

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  1. DebiKan

    New England

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Wharf turned out to be the perfect spot for a reunion of cousins who hadn't seen each other since last year! The location was easily accessible, valet parking was a plus, and our server was delightful! The menu was amazing, with so many delicious choices - catering to all our various tastes! We will definitely be back!!
  2. GinnyR

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner at The Wharf was outstanding! Our waitress was awesome -- vey helpful, just the right amount of attention, humorous -- just perfect for us! The food was absolutely delicious, from appetizers to dessert. Wonderful cocktail menu, too!
  3. CarrieG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All four of our entrees were delicious and our server (Kevin) was attentive and friendly. The ambience was awesome too. Can’t wait to go back!
  4. SusanBroadwayWriter

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    We love the Wharf and dine there often. Traditionally, it's our favorite Madison restaurant. I'm always excited to see Jaques Pepin overseeing the excellent cuisine, and we never mind paying for the high quality dinner and ambience. Last night, however, our anniversary, was a sad exception. My fish entree was bland, and presented on a bed of what appeared to be thawed frozen vegetables. My husband's steak entree was thin, charred, stringy and greasy, only to be complemented by hard to chew, overly garlic ridden broccoli rabe and mediocre mashed potatoes. Our server, though very sweet, was unable to keep up with an overcrowded porch and couldn't meet our requests for silverware, and for the window to be open a bit so we could enjoy the view. I really don't blame her. Again, I think she was being asked to do impossible tasks by the overall management of the floor. On a positive note, I enjoyed a classic Caesar salad, not an easy feat to accomplish. It was great. Our bread was also nice and, at first, it seemed like we were off to a good start, and on the same path as usual. We will come back to the Wharf, as anyone is entitled to an off night. I hope against hope this poor showing was not a harbinger of poor quality to come. Thank you for asking.
  5. Fredricka

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The Wharf is such a lovely spot with great service and food to match. While we were able to secure outdoor seating, unfortunately those plastic window covers were drawn which makes it less than possible to admire the view. Otherwise, the experience was very good.
  6. AndyH

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful lunch for my daughter's 21st birthday. Waiter was extremely nice and gave her a complimentary bloody mary which was a great touch. Oysters, Crab Cake Sandwich, and Lobster Roll were all excellent.
  7. DinnerDiner

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our afternoon at the Wharf! We had a beautiful view of the water and delicious food. The service was exceptional--our waitstaff was Rachel. The host and manager were very accommodating and kept checking on guests to make sure everything was perfect. They even adjusted the clear curtains on the breezy day to make it more pleasant.
  8. JohnC

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Amazing spot to have lunch and overlook the ocean. Food and drinks were great!
  9. Iluvfood

    New York Area

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have gone numerous time and it has only improved. Delicious menu currently. Very attentive staff. Good children's options! Can't beat the location and view.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Good food but took over an hour to get it despite restaurant being only ⅓-½ full. They were apologetic but did not offer any accommodation for our inconvenience.
  11. lorif

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Martha was outstanding- attentive and helpful. Our meal was delicious. The ambience and views spectacular.
  12. AmandaH

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had great seafood with amazing views - especially loved the ahi tuna appetizer, the lobster bisque and the linguine with clams.
  13. PaigeP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This hotel is the most perfect hidden gem!! It is absolutely beautiful outside and in. Every person working here is so friendly, helpful and accommodating ! The food is incredible! The inside of hotel and rooms are just perfect, super clean and very well taken care of! Absolutely can not say enough great things! We will be back!!
  14. LilaD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Just super expensive wished they would have offered us outside which was available service was slow food decent
  15. KyGrrl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, food, and service - sat on the outdoor porch overlooking Long Island Sound!
  16. MaryannD

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was fantastic and it was only her 2nd day there!
  17. MegSull

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    We were barely greeted with a hello. We asked to switch to the indoor seating since it was cold and rainy all day. We were informed the tables indoors were saved for other reservations…at 8pm. Mind you, we had a reservation. Our server was in the weeds the whole time. The spinach dip appetizer came with 3 crostinis. No mention of that when we had 5 people in our party. A friend ordered the pasta primavera and ordered no mushrooms. The mushrooms were the “highlight” according to the sever, and the were about 50 of them. The salmon was undercooked and finally, no one cleared our dirty dishes. With that said, we are all former servers, so we were VERY generous to our server. As we were exiting, we barely received a thank you or goodbye. The best part of the meal was the two kids doing valet out front.

    The Wharf-Madison Beach HotelResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience. We are disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your experience. We will be sharing your comments with our Food and Beverage Team so they know the areas we can improve to better satisfy our guests. Feel free to reach out to us directly at 203.318.6263 with any further concerns.

  18. MarkK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an Excellent Dinner and dining experience
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside on a rainy day looking over ocean. We were under a heater and behind an enclosed plastic partician.

    The Wharf-Madison Beach HotelResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We wish it were bright and sunny every day, but nevertheless, we are delighted you enjoyed your time spent with us.

  20. LisaE

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Being two busy professionals this was our date night. The ambiance was great. The best thing about my meal was the chowder. The calms and linguine were coated on the bottom with mozzarella. The service was horrible and down right disturbing. Our waitress took our order, ignored us the entire dinner then gave us our check ignored us some more and then when I went to the hostess stand to pay said, she was busy with her outside tables. Her snarky comments and attitude were disgusting! Marianne our server you made our monthly date night horrible. So thanks.
  21. HadarC

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dining experience as always. Definitely get the tuna tartare and the burrata salad!

    The Wharf-Madison Beach HotelResponded on May 22, 2023HadarC, Thank you for visiting us again. Those two items that you mentioned are always well received.

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit was a great experience and service on all fronts.
  23. CarolAnnC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, the view was phenomenal and our server Martha was outstanding! Can’t wait to go back!
  24. DorrieB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our entire experience was amazing. Highly recommend
  25. TriciaW

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. Would recommend the tuna tartare.
  26. CraigC

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Wharf Restaurant is such a consistent and wonderful place to dine. The food is always prepared impeccably and the service attentive and professional. You can not go wrong dinning at this beautiful restaurant. Lynne & Craig Clausen Madison CT & Montauk NY

    The Wharf-Madison Beach HotelResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you for the kinds words. Our team works very hard at delivering a memorable experience for our guest. Hope to see you soon!

  27. JessicaC

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious. The cod was amazing and will definitely be back for it!
  28. RogerC

    Surrey

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and the food delicious….the only criticism is that my rack of lamb and the sides that came with it could have been warmer…it was Luke warm - but the food and service was excellent
  29. LindsayS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed this restaurant! The service was great, the food was delicious! I will definitely return!
  30. ChristinaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alicia, our server, was amazing. The food was incredible, and our overall experience made our 5th anniversary celebration very special.
  31. PamelaC

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoy going to the Wharf every time we spend the weekend at the Madison Beach Resort. Service was great - thank you Alicia and Mike! The new menu was fantastic. We very much enjoyed our meal. A great place for a date night. Highly recommend.

    The Wharf-Madison Beach HotelResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you for the complements. Our team works very hard at delivering a memorable experience for our guest. Hope to see you again very soon!

  32. JohaimS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experienced was awesome, we loved the food. The waitress was over the top with service. She was absolutely amazing and was on top on things. She was by far one the best waitress.
  33. vicky

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Food was disappointing. My husband’s meal was cold when served. My son’s girlfriend had an eggshell in hers. Definitely not a value. But the view. Love it.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met with old college friends. Madison is geographically in the middle. Lovely place and we plan to return for an overnight in the fall
  35. TobyA

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Sat on the porch on a misty day at the high top counter. we had a table but moved because the view is blocked by the enclosure. Very good food. I had the burrata salad and then short ribs. Both excellent. My wife had a burger which was good. 2 beers. Lunch was around $100 bucks with tip. Great view and ambiance and the bar inside looks like fun also.
  36. outoftowner

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great setting and view. Very good food. Martha was a great server as many have said ! All in all a Fantastic afternoon and evening

    The Wharf-Madison Beach HotelResponded on April 18, 2023outoftowner, We are delighted that you enjoyed your afternoon and that Martha delivered great service. We hope that you will visit us again. Thank you

  37. NancyS

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The Wharf is a beautiful setting, and the outdoor tables are wonderful. The food varies, depending upon what you order. Oysters on the half shell are very good. The new shoreline Cobb salad is excellent. The tuna tartare is tasteless and pricey. Nice place to go, but service and food quality are inconsistent.

    The Wharf-Madison Beach HotelResponded on April 18, 2023Thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience. The addition of the Shoreline Cobb Salad has been a hit. We will share your comments regarding the tuna tartare with the culinary team to see if there is room for improvement. Please reach out to us directly at 203.318.6263 with any further concerns.

  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Raw Wellfleet oysters were excellent. Lobster roll was underwhelming.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    Sat on the porch. Beautiful warm day!! On the pricey side. Basically paying for the view.
  40. JessicaO

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitresses were very respectful, and polite. And the food was top notch.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 350-0014.

The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 1497 OpenTable diners.

The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel

94 West Wharf Road, Madison, CT 06443

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    West Wharf Road and Parker Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Madison, Connecticut

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Limited Street Parking. Complimentary Valet Parking.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Brian Warmingham, Executive Chef

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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