The Whelk
575 Riverside Ave, Westport
(203) 557-0902
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Deviled Eggs w Fried Oysters 4
Whole Grilled Octopus
Smoked Trout Dip
Roasted Oysters
Shrimp & Grits
Hand Cut Fries
Crab Toast
Burrata
Pecan
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We have been coming here for special occasions since they opened over a decade ago and have never been disappointed! Things that are challenging to prepare, like octopus and calamari— are mouthwateringly delicious here. Be sure to get the mushroom side dish with the egg yolk, we always get two orders because they are so good!
Even though we made a reservation our table was not ready when we got there. We sat at the bar and still a table was not ready. We ended up getting seating in not the main dining room.
We used to enjoy this restaurant. Not so much after this visit. The bread crumbs on the first batch of baked oysters were actually burned black. I could smell the burn before the server set them down. I sent them back but they should never have left the kitchen. The second batch were fine and a good appetizer dish. My spouse had the mushrooms which were good but a much smaller portion than they used to serve. BUT, it was 20 minutes between the time they served the oysters and...
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