We stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant had a large bar area along with two spacious dining areas. We started with an appetizer, the Wheel Fire Bread. It was a great start, smoked ricotta, hot honey and roasted almonds. It was delicious. For my entree I had the Wheelhouse burger which was absolutely delicious. A nice thick burger cooked a perfectly medium rare. My girlfriend ordered the Chilaquiles which were a large serving and were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back to try other items on their brunch and dinner menus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
A MJ (Amjad)
Had a really good meal at The Wheel for what was our first visit. Excellent food and ambiance. The service could be a bit more personable, but other than that everything else was 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Daniel Kraus
We enjoyed an exceptional evening meal at The Wheel. The food was exceptional and the service was amazing. Look for Griffin who manages the bar - what a delightful person.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Busy place...seated 15 mins late, several tables & booths reserved but never occupied the whole while we were there....Also, seating in open area marked reserved w 4 signs , but no customers ever occupied...had to stand around waiting for table, told couldn't sit in this open area! Parking very tight in front of this restaurant... Waiter did a terrific job and kitchen produced a great dinner.... Will go back but management sould figure the “RESERVED” sign thing out!
Elena
The Wheel was able to accommodate our very last minute reservation at 9:45, and the staff were most welcoming and gracious. We didn't feel rushed, the food was delicious and waiter/host were very attentive. The roasted chicken with broccolini was amazing! Will definitely go back!
Sarah Bowen
My fiancé and I have been to The Wheel a couple of times to eat and loved the food so we hosted our engagement party here (brunch)! Juuli, the events manager, was super helpful in answering all my questions and in preparing for the event.We did family style dining with a selection of the bakery board, trio of dips, and burrada salad. For the main course, we did Seasonal Frittata, Flat Iron Skirt, Steak & Eggs, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and the Autumn Pizza. Everything was absolutely delicious! All our guests were raving about the food and we were happy to have some leftovers to enjoy later on.Our event was semi private dining since our party was too large for the private dining room (26 people). We were set up towards the back and separated with greenery, which was perfect to set up our balloon arch. There are floor to ceiling windows which give a nice view of the water. I bet it would be beautiful in summer or fall to be on the outdoor space.Definitely pop in for a meal or host your event here!Parking: Lots of parking in the lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Baked French Toast, Salad, Steak and Eggs Scramble
Remus C
Located in the heart of Stamford, Connecticut, The Wheel offers a delightful culinary experience with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and inventive dishes. As soon as you step inside, you're greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, characterized by modern décor and attentive staff.The menu at The Wheel is a fusion of contemporary American cuisine with global influences, curated by talented chefs who showcase their creativity in each dish. From small plates perfect for sharing to hearty mains, there's something to please every palate.Start your meal with their tantalizing appetizers like the crispy calamari with a tangy chili-lime aioli or the creamy burrata served with roasted tomatoes and basil pesto. For the main course, indulge in their perfectly cooked steaks, such as the mouthwatering dry-aged ribeye, or opt for their seafood options like the pan-seared sea bass drizzled with a citrus beurre blanc.Vegetarian and vegan diners will also find plenty of choices on the menu, with options like the wild mushroom risotto or the roasted cauliflower steak with chimichurri sauce.To accompany your meal, The Wheel offers an extensive wine list featuring both local and international selections, as well as craft cocktails expertly crafted by their skilled bartenders.Save room for dessert because The Wheel's sweet offerings are not to be missed. Whether you're craving a classic like the rich chocolate lava cake or something more adventurous like the coconut panna cotta with mango coulis, you're sure to end your meal on a high note.Overall, The Wheel in Stamford, CT, is a top-notch dining destination, perfect for a romantic dinner, a celebratory meal, or a gathering with friends. With its impeccable service, delectable cuisine, and inviting ambiance, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
really fun atmosphere on the water with some light music and floor to ceiling windows to catch the view on a beautiful Sunday. Excellent, professional service and yummy burger and salad with shrimp for a late lunch.
Kelsey Borg
Jazz brunch on Sundays is unbeaten!! Live music, amazing food and great service with bonus water views - you really cannot go wrong!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib
JCHK
The Great- I want to start off by saying the service was great at The Wheel. Our server was phenomenal, ensuring we were well tended-to. The cocktails were also great. The Good- The Salmon, the Calamari and the deserts, were all good. The Bad- Tuna tartar was extremely oily, burgers were overdone and the short ribs over polenta, although tender, were extremely over-seasoned. We have been to The Wheel a few times and this was an off-night. Not the best food experience.
The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was very nice. The only two issues that we'd had were - 1) We were told that our salad was so large that they could split them onto two plates before being served to us. It turned out that we were just given the larger bowl with the salad (dinner sized portion) and a smaller bowl for us to serve ourselves with. 2) The salmon that I ordered as an entree came out inedible - completely raw when I cut into it. On the brightide, when I brought this to their attention they immediately corrected the issue - bringing me out a new filet that was fully cooked - as well as they offered anything I'd like off the menu while I waited for my salmon. All in all , we were quite happy. The portions were LARGE ! A great value. Everything was very fresh as well. Since I am pregnant, I also appreciated their selection of mocktails! We were celebrating my birthday and the ice cream sundae they brought out was a very special treat.
Sabrina
Beautiful place but never come here for food. Only come for drinks and for the atmosphere.
BradO
Consistently good food, efficient service, nice buzzy atmosphere even for a cold, dark, snowy Friday night. Need to sort out car parking. Special thanks to Griffin the sommelier who helped us with a lovely off-menu red.
VictorS
Excellent food and outstanding service. The only problem was the fact that I had a reservation and I had to wait over 45min to be seated. I understand it was busy and it was Valentines, but if you have reservations make sure you confirm with your customer and hold the table for at least 10 minutes.
RosyM
We have to wait an hour and we had reservations. My salmon was burned overcooked. Ceviche tastes to sour. My husband stake was undercooked. The waitress was rude. I will never go there again.
We stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant had a large bar area along with two spacious dining areas. We started with an appetizer, the Wheel Fire Bread. It was a great start, smoked ricotta, hot honey and roasted almonds. It was delicious. For my entree I had the Wheelhouse burger which was absolutely delicious. A nice thick burger cooked a perfectly medium rare. My girlfriend ordered the Chilaquiles which were a large serving and were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back to try other items on their brunch and dinner menus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Had a really good meal at The Wheel for what was our first visit. Excellent food and ambiance. The service could be a bit more personable, but other than that everything else was 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We enjoyed an exceptional evening meal at The Wheel. The food was exceptional and the service was amazing. Look for Griffin who manages the bar - what a delightful person.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Busy place...seated 15 mins late, several tables & booths reserved but never occupied the whole while we were there....Also, seating in open area marked reserved w 4 signs , but no customers ever occupied...had to stand around waiting for table, told couldn't sit in this open area! Parking very tight in front of this restaurant... Waiter did a terrific job and kitchen produced a great dinner.... Will go back but management sould figure the “RESERVED” sign thing out!
The Wheel was able to accommodate our very last minute reservation at 9:45, and the staff were most welcoming and gracious. We didn't feel rushed, the food was delicious and waiter/host were very attentive. The roasted chicken with broccolini was amazing! Will definitely go back!
My fiancé and I have been to The Wheel a couple of times to eat and loved the food so we hosted our engagement party here (brunch)! Juuli, the events manager, was super helpful in answering all my questions and in preparing for the event.We did family style dining with a selection of the bakery board, trio of dips, and burrada salad. For the main course, we did Seasonal Frittata, Flat Iron Skirt, Steak & Eggs, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and the Autumn Pizza. Everything was absolutely delicious! All our guests were raving about the food and we were happy to have some leftovers to enjoy later on.Our event was semi private dining since our party was too large for the private dining room (26 people). We were set up towards the back and separated with greenery, which was perfect to set up our balloon arch. There are floor to ceiling windows which give a nice view of the water. I bet it would be beautiful in summer or fall to be on the outdoor space.Definitely pop in for a meal or host your event here!Parking: Lots of parking in the lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Baked French Toast, Salad, Steak and Eggs Scramble
Located in the heart of Stamford, Connecticut, The Wheel offers a delightful culinary experience with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and inventive dishes. As soon as you step inside, you're greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, characterized by modern décor and attentive staff.The menu at The Wheel is a fusion of contemporary American cuisine with global influences, curated by talented chefs who showcase their creativity in each dish. From small plates perfect for sharing to hearty mains, there's something to please every palate.Start your meal with their tantalizing appetizers like the crispy calamari with a tangy chili-lime aioli or the creamy burrata served with roasted tomatoes and basil pesto. For the main course, indulge in their perfectly cooked steaks, such as the mouthwatering dry-aged ribeye, or opt for their seafood options like the pan-seared sea bass drizzled with a citrus beurre blanc.Vegetarian and vegan diners will also find plenty of choices on the menu, with options like the wild mushroom risotto or the roasted cauliflower steak with chimichurri sauce.To accompany your meal, The Wheel offers an extensive wine list featuring both local and international selections, as well as craft cocktails expertly crafted by their skilled bartenders.Save room for dessert because The Wheel's sweet offerings are not to be missed. Whether you're craving a classic like the rich chocolate lava cake or something more adventurous like the coconut panna cotta with mango coulis, you're sure to end your meal on a high note.Overall, The Wheel in Stamford, CT, is a top-notch dining destination, perfect for a romantic dinner, a celebratory meal, or a gathering with friends. With its impeccable service, delectable cuisine, and inviting ambiance, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bigeye Tuna Tartare, Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs Scramble
really fun atmosphere on the water with some light music and floor to ceiling windows to catch the view on a beautiful Sunday. Excellent, professional service and yummy burger and salad with shrimp for a late lunch.
Jazz brunch on Sundays is unbeaten!! Live music, amazing food and great service with bonus water views - you really cannot go wrong!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib
The Great- I want to start off by saying the service was great at The Wheel. Our server was phenomenal, ensuring we were well tended-to. The cocktails were also great. The Good- The Salmon, the Calamari and the deserts, were all good. The Bad- Tuna tartar was extremely oily, burgers were overdone and the short ribs over polenta, although tender, were extremely over-seasoned. We have been to The Wheel a few times and this was an off-night. Not the best food experience.
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The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was very nice. The only two issues that we'd had were - 1) We were told that our salad was so large that they could split them onto two plates before being served to us. It turned out that we were just given the larger bowl with the salad (dinner sized portion) and a smaller bowl for us to serve ourselves with. 2) The salmon that I ordered as an entree came out inedible - completely raw when I cut into it. On the brightide, when I brought this to their attention they immediately corrected the issue - bringing me out a new filet that was fully cooked - as well as they offered anything I'd like off the menu while I waited for my salmon. All in all , we were quite happy. The portions were LARGE ! A great value. Everything was very fresh as well. Since I am pregnant, I also appreciated their selection of mocktails! We were celebrating my birthday and the ice cream sundae they brought out was a very special treat.
Beautiful place but never come here for food. Only come for drinks and for the atmosphere.
Consistently good food, efficient service, nice buzzy atmosphere even for a cold, dark, snowy Friday night. Need to sort out car parking. Special thanks to Griffin the sommelier who helped us with a lovely off-menu red.
Excellent food and outstanding service. The only problem was the fact that I had a reservation and I had to wait over 45min to be seated. I understand it was busy and it was Valentines, but if you have reservations make sure you confirm with your customer and hold the table for at least 10 minutes.
We have to wait an hour and we had reservations. My salmon was burned overcooked. Ceviche tastes to sour. My husband stake was undercooked. The waitress was rude. I will never go there again.