The Whelk was born out of the love for seafood and every seafood lover must include this place on their bucket list. The concept of this restaurant highly relies on sourcing local and fresh ingredients to promote sustainability and delights your taste buds by preparing some of the best seafood delicacies. Some of the tempting options on the menu are the Devilled Eggs With Fried Oysters and Griddled Octopus which are perfectly seasoned to create the right amount of flavor. This place has a laid-back vibe and also comprises a bar area where you can gulp down the draft beers or cocktails of your choice. The place can get crowded quickly, so go early and grab a seat.
Website: thewhelkwestport.com
Phone: (203) 557-0902
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Riverside Ave and Ketchum St
Closed now
- Sat 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
575 Riverside Ave Westport, CT 06880 ·389.79 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
yelpAmazing spot with a great atmosphere. It's upscale but doesn't feel pretentious. The staff was attentive and kind. I was obsessed with the squid ink cavatelli. Perfectly smoky and the seafood was...
MoreThe food was incredibly fresh, especially the oysters! Loved the atmosphere, it's lively, relaxed, and welcoming. Such a great spot to enjoy fresh seafood and unwind. We really enjoyed our visit....
MoreOk we loved this place. Went for an early dinner after a day of meetings. The ambience is lovely. On the waterfront in cute Westport. Service was excellent. They had a variety of unusual...
MoreWent back recently and it appears that since owner Taibe sold the place, just not the same. The wow factor and menu items we loved are gone. Hope the be owners kick it back up a notch otherwise 4*...
MoreIf you're looking for an elegant seafood spot in Westport, the Whelk was a great spot we recently checked out! All the seafood was fresh! The interior is very clean and sophisticated with bright...
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