The Whelk

Amazing staff! Nice by the water restaurant, nice ambiance - burrata is amazing - mushroom and yolk is amazing - fish stew is good - cavatelli are good - fluka sashimi is great - potatoes are amazing Have the westport oysters they are amazing and so so worth it

This place is a vibe. The food is amazing- I'm surprised that it's not Michelin recommend. The presentation is great as well. I live In ny and travel all the way to CT for their foodFood: 5/5

This is the place to be for a summer anniversary dinner! Amazing food and atmosphere... 10/10 would come back again!

Really liked this place. Great for a leisurely afternoon lunch. Start with the oysters and find an excuse to order their shareable fries.Food: 5/5

I loved The Whelk along The Saugatuck Rivet. The menu was very creative. I started with Deviled Eggs and Fried Oysters. They were delicious and our waiter said they were voted the #1 appetizer of any restaurant in Connecticut! My husband had for his appetizer: Octopus with potatoes, olives, paprika, garlic aioli. We both ordered the Halibut, with peas, onions, and lettuce gem. Since it was my birthday we ordered an olive cake with cherries, but it was heavy, and made me feel too stuffed. I was hoping they had a light mousse or creme brulee, but on the whole, their creative menu and drinks were great. They also kept the place very clean, and sanitized between new customers they served. Thank you to my husband, and Whelk staff for making my birthday so nice !!

Food was always amazing here. Recently I am less impressed but the menu changes constantly so looking forward to going back. Bring back lobstah butter please!!!Food: 4/5

Incredible dishes. Fantastic Variations and unique preparations. Here the seafood taste so fresh and tender. Delicious. We had oysters, shrimp and a whole grilled octopus. Perfect. At weekends you have to reserve the tables two weeks in advance. But there are some tables with Barockern, indoors and out, can not be reserved. Here you can always get a seat if you wait a bit. Outside there is also a bit quieter than inside. Recommended!

Totally awesome experience from soup to nuts. The Whelk never disappoints. The seafood is always fresh. The combination of flavors Divine.. by all means make a reservation because it's always packed

The Whelk is hands down my favorite restaurant in the area. I cannot say enough good things about the trout dip, the hamburger with fries is unmatched and they always have great special menu items - the kabocha squash dessert was incredible. Excellent cocktails & perfect ambiance. Continues to be our go to restaurant for special dinners.

Good service. Well priced food considering the area. Went on a weekend for lunch and there was barely anyone there. The burratta with pistachios and olives was particularly good. We also ate the crab toast which was good but nothing out of this world. We got a nice portion of fries to share as well. Overall really satisfying experience but not over the top or spectacular .