The Whelk

Name: The Whelk
Address: 575 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT, United States, 06880-5934
Telephone: (203) 557-0902
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

261 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

28 Nov 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 5 times today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

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!

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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
(203) 557-0902
Website
http://www.thewhelkwestport.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Bill Taibe

Location
575 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880-5934
Area
Westport
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Westport Train Station Metro North
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Deviled Eggs w/ Fried Oysters {4}USD 15.00
pickled onions
Roasted Oysters {4}USD 16.00
kimchi butter, parm, crumbs
BBQ Clams {8}USD 16.00
bacon, bbq sauce
Smoked Trout DipUSD 18.00
dill, trout roe, toast
Mussel ToastUSD 17.00
lemon butter, garlic, escarole
Hand Cut French FriesUSD 10.00
smoked mayo
Crab ToastUSD 20.00
jalapeno mayo, celery, sourdough

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Young LettuceUSD 16.00
radish, sunflower seeds, lime creme
BroccoliUSD 17.00
toum, pickled mustard seed, feta, mint
BurrataUSD 21.00
asian pear, verjus honey, rosemary, pine nuts, toast
Maitake MushroomsUSD 21.00
nduja & garlic butter, egg yolk

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Fish SticksUSD 18.00
mateo's potatoes, cherry peppers, malt vinegar tartar
OctopusUSD 22.00
gigante beans, paprika, serrano gremolata
Seafood StewUSD 21.00
pollock, clams, shrimp, fregula, aioli

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Whole TroutUSD 45.00
charred lemon vinaigrette, chilled marinated garbanzos {typically available thurs-sat}
CodUSD 35.00
salsify puree, kale, chestnut, ras el hanout {not available at lunch}
Black BassUSD 35.00
bulgur, leek tops, mussel butter {not available at lunch}
Shrimp & GritsUSD 26.00
shrimp jus, jalapeno, prosciutto
Squid Ink CavatelliUSD 26.00
shrimp, chorizo, tomato
LeFarm's Roast ChickenUSD 32.00
farro verde, bacon-braised kale, parmesan, jus {may not be available at lunch}
Dry Aged Beef BurgerUSD 25.00
pickles, bacon, onion mayo, cheddar, brioche, fries
Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 22.00
pimento cheese, b&b pickles, cabbage slaw

Lunch Exclusives

Items below are available exclusively at lunch, Friday + Saturday starting at Noon in addition to our main menu above.

Blackened Pollack SandwichUSD 21.00
slaw, old bay mayo, brioche, fries

SWEETS

Chocolate Pot De CremeUSD 12.00
dark chocolate custard, hazelnuts, caramel, whipped cream
Olive Oil CakeUSD 12.00
cherry compote, whipped cream
Almond CakeUSD 12.00
amaretto brown butter, whipped cream

What 261 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Whelk offers a delightful dining experience with its "fresh, tasty appetizers and entrées," set against a charming waterfront backdrop in Westport. Known for "fantastic service" and consistently "delicious food," the restaurant features standout dishes like oysters, fish stew, and crab toast. Despite some noise, its vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it a local favorite.

261 Reviews

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Jill
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is off the charts and service was perfect. Burrata dish is one of the best things I’ve had in a while.
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Marc
Greater Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for lunch. Great service, fish & chips were tasty, but cool. Maybe better at dinner time.
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Lindsay
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Recommend fried oysters, blackened cod sandwich, fish and chips, maitake mushrooms
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Susan
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Lots of interesting selections on the menu.
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joelle
Alabama
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The whelk is a family favorite and the food and atmosphere never disappoint! It was my husband’s birthday and we were all happy to be at one of the best local restaurants in Westport! Last night we had one waiter who was exceptional, he engaged and was helpful and knowledgeable and then sadly another waiter who was awful, she just didn’t want to be there. It won’t keep us away from the whelk but she was a bad reflection on the rest of the servers who are always fantastic at all of Bill’s restaurants!
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Elliot
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch spot with the Saugatuck River as a welcoming backdrop
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Kate
New York City
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Whelk is consistently one of my favorite restaurants. Great service, delicious food and a vacation like atmosphere. I love it!
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Hillary
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of the few restaurants worth going to in CT. Very innovative and VERY reasonably priced. Love that the tip is included in the bill! Nice pro waitstaff
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Foodmad
New York City
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Haven’t been to The Whelk since the first few years it was opened as we always found it a little fussy. However, so enjoyed our meal last night and super happy we finally went back. Food was amazing (a little over salted) and the menu is fresh and varied and caters to all dietary needs. Will be definitely be going back and highly recommend!
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Roberta
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were pleasantly surprised by the whole experience.
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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 4.7 stars by 261 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

28 Nov 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

575 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880-5934

Additional information

Area
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
Bill Taibe
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewhelkwestport.com/
Phone number
(203) 557-0902

The Whelk

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Additional information

Shrimp & Grits

Roasted Oysters 4

Octopus

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Deviled Eggs w/ Fried Oysters {4}USD 15.00

Roasted Oysters {4}USD 16.00

BBQ Clams {8}USD 16.00

Smoked Trout DipUSD 18.00

Mussel ToastUSD 17.00

Hand Cut French FriesUSD 10.00

Crab ToastUSD 20.00

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Young LettuceUSD 16.00

BroccoliUSD 17.00

BurrataUSD 21.00

Maitake MushroomsUSD 21.00

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Fish SticksUSD 18.00

OctopusUSD 22.00

Seafood StewUSD 21.00

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Whole TroutUSD 45.00

CodUSD 35.00

Black BassUSD 35.00

Shrimp & GritsUSD 26.00

Squid Ink CavatelliUSD 26.00

LeFarm's Roast ChickenUSD 32.00

Dry Aged Beef BurgerUSD 25.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 22.00

Lunch Exclusives

Blackened Pollack SandwichUSD 21.00

SWEETS

Chocolate Pot De CremeUSD 12.00

Olive Oil CakeUSD 12.00

Almond CakeUSD 12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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