Best Casual Restaurants in Shelton

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Chaplin

4.5

Awesome(244)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Shelton

Booked 5 times today

We wanted the best possible quality meat program, seafood towers overflowing with oysters, clams, shrimp, and mussels, and the kind of cocktails that are impossible to get sick of, all in a beautifully designed, unique space. And we wanted it not in New York – we want it right here in Shelton, CT. Enter Chaplin.

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2. Market Place - Shelton

4.7

Exceptional(311)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Shelton

Booked 12 times today

Market Place, known for its American tavern style cuisine! We celebrate and encourage local, organic and sustainably harvested food and spirits. Open seven days a week, outdoor dining, and brunch Saturdays and Sundays. We look forward to you trying our inventive, seasonally inspired cuisine and cocktails. Eat sustainably, live well, and enjoy your experience at Market Place!

3. La Fortuna

4.5

Awesome(243)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stratford

Booked 3 times today

La Fortuna Bar and Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant, serving Italian cuisine and Brick oven Pizza.Philly's, "the cuisine master", is the founder of La Fortuna Bar and RestaurantConnecticut State and Italian food go hand-in-hand, like spaghetti and meatballs. In the late 18th thru the early 20th centuries, A lot of Albanian’s immigrated to Italy for many year’s where they have gotten tremendous experience in Italian Cuisine. Later they flocked Italy to the USA looking for opportunities in the New World, and brought their culinary traditions along with them to neighborhoods that later became Little Italy and Hell's Kitchen. Philly's the owner of La Fortuna Bar and Restaurant she is one of them.

4. Red Lotus

4.9

Exceptional(208)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Shelton

Booked 11 times today

Sophisticated Asian fare consisting of only handpicked favorites from Asia and around the world. Enjoy old and new favorites from fresh lobster salad to seared fish tacos to the freshest sushi and raw bar. Omakase menu available. Reservations recommended. Recipient of TripAdviser's Highest Award for Excellence Winner 2013-2023. Gluten Friendly, Vegetarian friendly. We Cook to Order.

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5. Torito Mexican Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Shelton

Torito Mexican Restaurant uses the best ingredients in a great atmosphere. Authentic Mexican Dishes Inspired From Our Home City In Mexico. Looking forward to hosting you soon!

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6. Mint Kitchen & Cocktails

4.1

Excellent(12)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Ansonia

Booked 2 times today

MINT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS is a restaurant located in the heart of ANSONIA, CT. Our journey began with a passion for creating delicious food and cocktails that bring people together. We take pride in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to craft dishes that are both unique and familiar. Our team of talented chefs and mixologists work tirelessly to deliver a dining experience that is second to none. We invite you to join us in our warm and inviting atmosphere, where every meal is a celebration of flavor and community.

7. Uptown

4.6

Exceptional(47)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Ansonia

Booked 3 times today

Located in the oldest opera house in Connecticut, we at Uptown Bar & Eatery are proud of our in-house menu made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. You'll want to try our build your own steak board at our wonderful restaurant!!

8. Dockside Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(577)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Milford

Booked 13 times today

Waterfront Brewery & Beirgarten, established in 2020, serving our award winning beer, extensive food menu highlighted with New Haven style pizza. Multi-level indoor/outdoor water view seating featuring an outdoor bar. Winner of best new restaurant, best outdoor bar and best beer menu.

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9. Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(394)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 30 times today

PLEASE NOTE: The rooftop at GIOIA does not accept reservations. Seating is first come, first served. Cheerful Italian food and drink in Wooster Square. Follow us @GioiaNHVOnline reservations are now available through our website!!!

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10. Stonebridge Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1483)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Milford

Booked 24 times today

The Stonebridge, a classic New England setting located on the Wepawaug River, offers choices to suit most any desire. We specialize in casual American Fare, with dishes featuring Fresh Seafood, choice cuts of Beef, Poultry & incredible Homemade Pasta Dishes. Only steps from the harbor, customers flock to the "the Bridge" to enjoy fresh lobster, lobster rolls, crab cakes & brick oven pizza. Our Main Dining Room offers a more formal dining atmosphere and our classic inside bar and dining area surrounded by rich Mahogany. For a more relaxed atmosphere, our patio bar and dining area is opened up to the sky in the warmer months and is enclosed by glass in the colder months so you can experience the warmth of inside and the scenic waterfall views of outside. Multi tiered decks & patios over look the river provide customers full lunch & dinner menus, also offering lighter fare menus. After sunset, "The Bridge" is the acclaimed hotspot, featuring live bands every Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

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FrankVIP
New York City •85 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had three classic Italian dishes all prepared well with fresh ingredients. The portions were very big we have lunch for tomorrow. For a snowy night the restaurant and bar were full.
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La FortunaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Stratford
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4.5
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RobertVIP
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Chaplin was great! My wife and I shared 5 small plates: Roasted Beets, Shrimp Cocktail, Charred Octopus, Poached Lobster Risotto, and Lamb Lollipops. Everything was delicious. We also had a couple of Manhattans, and finished off with an Espresso Martini and Crème Brûlée for dessert. We decided to eat at the beautiful bar, and the bartender’s were lovely. Overall a great experience!
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ChaplinPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Shelton
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4.5
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Mary-Jo
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 29, 2025
Nice clean and modern look. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Will return.
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Market Place - SheltonPrice: Moderate• American• Shelton
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4.7
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Frank
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
First time here but it won’t be our last. Great sushi and attentive service.
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Red LotusPrice: Moderate• Asian• Shelton
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4.9

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