What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 4:30pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 9:30pm Thursday 4:30pm - 9:30pm Friday 12pm - 3pm 4:30pm - 10pm Saturday 12pm - 3:30pm 4:30pm - 10pm

The Whelk

Name: The Whelk
Address: 575 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT, 06880, US
Telephone: +12035570902
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

The Whelk, a waterfront restaurant and bar located on the Saugatuck River in Westport, CT.
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08/27/2026

One week left to catch our summer menu collaboration with DRs. ORDERS Baking CO. ™️ Massi Co | Authentic Neapolitan Pizza + Pasta in Westport, CT and The Whelk .

Every special menu ordered supports Homes with Hope in the fight against food insecurity right here in Fairfield County. We wrap things up next week before handing over the donation check in September, but there’s still time to help out.

As you can see, Massimo Tullio heart is entirely in the right place. His pronunciation, however, is a different story. We promise to double-check his spelling before he signs the check.

Come by for the final week of these dishes and help us support an incredible local cause.

Booking links for OpenTable and Toast are right in our bio.

🎥 Caitlin Massimo Tullio
📸 Alex Torres | CT Photographer

08/26/2026

Flipping through the latest issue of Westport Lifestyle Magazine magazine and loving the ‘City Scene’ feature showcasing our Homes with Hope summer menu collaboration dinner with DRs. ORDERS Baking CO. ™️ , Massimo Tullio , and Zack Hinman .

Thank you to our local community and Sara Gaynes Levy Westport Lifestyle Magazine for bringing awareness to a cause that means so much to The Whelk and Massi Co | Authentic Neapolitan Pizza + Pasta in Westport, CT teams.

We’re incredibly grateful for the local support that keeps driving these community partnerships forward. Our summer Homes with Hope specials will be available through August.

08/11/2026

Sharing a pre-service snack with Sous Chef Michael Sergi to discuss what “coastal dining” looks like at The Whelk.

Whether you are joining us for the daily catch, our signature house burger, or our favorite pastas- everyone can enjoy the waterside patio views this summer.

While our kitchen is always anchored by fresh seafood, our seasonally changing menu is intentionally balanced to offer something for everyone.

Reservations through the OpenTable link in our bio.

📍 The Whelk | 575 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT

08/03/2026

A lot of people think we’re strictly seafood restaurant. And yes, the squid ink cavatelli has been a favorite since we opened The Whelk here in Westport, CT. But our vegetarian primavera tagliatelle and the new sungold-tomato spicy lumache pasta are actually some of our most popular dishes right now.

Chef Zack Hinman picks up our fresh handmade pasta daily from our sister restaurant Massi Co | Authentic Neapolitan Pizza + Pasta in Westport, CT .

Watch Chef Zack Hinman Paulino Garcia and Michael Sergi behind the scenes in the kitchen during a record-breaking weekend night. The pasta orders were non-stop, but no one is complaining.

Share with someone who owes you a dinner date, or someone who just loves really good pasta.

07/23/2026

Get a peek inside our kitchen at three of our favorite dishes currently on the menu at The Whelk Westport, CT:

* Half Roasted Chicken – Paired with polenta, carrots, haricot verts, Grana Padano, and white wine jus.
* Scallops – Served with corn, crème fraîche, and ginger scallion.
* Spicy Lumache – Tossed with Sungold vodka, aji amarillo, breadcrumbs, and ricotta salata.

Links for reservations and online orders are in our bio!

Come taste the care and craftsmanship our team puts into every plate.

07/21/2026

You don’t have to worry, it’s perfectly normal to order dessert first.

Our Chocolate Pot de Crème is topped with crème fraîche, caramel, and cocoa powder. It is the perfect end (or beginning) to your meal.

This is currently one of two gluten-free desserts featured on our menu at The Whelk in Westport, CT.

Click the OpenTable link in our bio for lunch and dinner reservations.

07/14/2026

All hands on deck! Our summer collaboration dishes with Homes with Hope and DRs. ORDERS Baking CO. ™️ are officially available on the menu.

A portion of the proceeds from these 3 new summer specials goes directly to Homes with Hope to support food insecurity in Fairfield County, and help local families put food on the table.

NEW TO MENU
* Sonoran Spritz | Sotol, Cocchi Americano, grapefruit juice, prosecco, lemon, basil
* Tuna Crudo | Watermelon, plum ponzu, black sesame
* Branzino | Quinoa salad, tahini dressing

HOW TO SUPPORT:
Join us for lunch or dinner, or order take-out. Think of this as our community version of “DIY Meals on Wheels.” They are perfect for a beach picnic, neighborhood gathering, or dockside pickup for a day on the boat. Also check out the new summer specials Massi Co | Authentic Neapolitan Pizza + Pasta in Westport, CT
If you’re interested in making a direct donation, please visit Homes with Hope for more details.

Tap the link in our bio to reserve a spot on OpenTable or order takeout via Toast!

📸 Alex Torres | CT Photographer

07/12/2026

Connecticut, you asked, and he answered.

We loved having Jack’s Dining Room at our table tonight! Known for seeking out the absolute best bites worldwide, we were absolutely thrilled to host him and his family out on our patio.

If you want to order like an influencer, stop by The Whelk in Westport, CT, and make sure to ask for our fresh salmon dish under the crudos to experience it yourself.

Tap the link in our bio to book your patio table!

07/06/2026

The Sotol in the new Summer Spritz The Whelk has Massimo Tullio mesmerized.

Thankfully we have Nico behind the bar, who created the cocktail and can actually remember the ingredients.

Come try the ‘complete’ recipe on our patio in Westport, CT. Unless, of course, you’d like the Massimo version: Sotol, Sotol, Sotol.

Are you a fan of this spirit too, or is Massimo the only one obsessed? Tequila and Mezcal lovers, let us know below.

06/27/2026

When Westport comes together for a good cause, we gather around a table and eat.

An unforgettable local collaboration with Chef Zack Hinman , DRs. ORDERS Baking CO. ™️ , Massi Co | Authentic Neapolitan Pizza + Pasta in Westport, CT , and our team here at The Whelk. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and brought this evening to life with laughter.

Food brings us together, but true community means sharing far beyond our own tables. Select dishes from this special event will be chosen to support Homes with Hope in their mission to provide critical community support.

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Address

575 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT
06880

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday	12pm - 3pm
	4:30pm - 10pm
Saturday	12pm - 3:30pm
	4:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

+12035570902

Website

http://thewhelkwestport.com/

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