Restaurant · New American · Seafood · Burgers · Downtown Fairfield
The Chelsea
12 Unquowa Place, Fairfield, CT
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 9 PM |
Happy hour
Tue–Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
$6 snacks, $5 beers, $6 classic cocktails, $7 house wine and $8 specialty cocktails. Separately, Mondays are 50% off bottles of wine under $100.
Lunch specials
Lunch prices run a dollar or two under dinner — chicken scarpariello $26.95, against $28.95.
Menu
Lunch — Apps
- Pigs in a Blanket10.95All beef hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry with bacon cheddar cheese dip
- Mac 'n Cheese12.95Orecchiette in house-made cheese sauce with scallions and crunchy herbed breadcrumbs
- Nachos14.95Melted cheddar jack cheese and all the other traditional toppings
- Sticky Ribs15.95Asian style baby back ribs, hoisin glaze, creamy pickled red slaw, sesame seeds and scallions
- Brussels15.95Crispy pumpkin bacon, parmesan cheese and cider glaze
- Garlic Shrimp16.95Shrimp, chili flakes, garlic and thyme in a sherry wine sauce with grilled garlic ciabatta
- Calamari16.95General Tso's glaze, arugula and spicy aioli
- Crab Cakes16.95Pan seared over mixed greens and tomatoes with red pepper aioli
- Burrata17.95Creamy mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, pesto and ciabatta drizzled with balsamic
- Grilled Beef Tips18.95Hanger tips, crispy red potatoes tossed in chimichurri with truffle aioli
- Tuna Crudo19.95Sliced raw tuna in soy-yuzu-truffle, jalapeño, rice crackers, cucumber and avocado blocks
- Octopus19.95Charred, resting on a chorizo and sweet potato hash with spicy aioli and lime crema
Lunch — Just Tossed
Add a protein: roasted chicken 8.95, grilled shrimp 9.95, grilled swordfish or salmon 10.95, grilled hanger steak 11.95.
- Caesar15.95Chopped and tossed romaine, ciabatta croutons, parmesan, marinated balsamic tomatoes and classic Caesar dressing
- Arugula Salad17.95Strawberries, feta, slivered almonds and poppy seeds in a champagne vinaigrette
- Farro & Beets17.95Warm farro, roasted beets, toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, baby arugula and honey balsamic vinaigrette
- Chop It21.95Soy marinated chicken, greens, veggies, avocado, herbs, crunchy peanuts and noodles with ginger vinaigrette
- Cobb21.95Farm greens, sherry-vanilla dressing, bacon, tomato, gorgonzola, beets, avocado, roasted chicken breast and poached egg
Lunch — Sandwiches
- Veggie Burger14.95Roasted chickpeas, oats, red pepper, onion and jalapeño, with arugula, red onions and red pepper aioli on a brioche bun, with side salad
- Grilled Chicken15.95Sliced chicken breast with bacon, avocado, greens, tomato, herbed aioli and Swiss in a wrap, with parm bistro fries
- Swordfish BLT16.95Grilled swordfish on Texas toast with bacon, lettuce, tomato and herbed aioli, with a pickle and sweet potato fries
- Salt & Pepper Burger18.95Plain and simple, char-grilled on a brioche bun with a pickle and bistro fries
- Fried Chicken19.95Buttermilk fried, Asian BBQ, spicy aioli and pickled slaw on a brioche roll, with parm bistro fries
- Salmon Sammy20.95Grilled with avocado, pickled slaw and yuzu aioli on toasted brioche, with sweet potato fries
- Chelsea Burger22.95Char-grilled on a brioche bun, cheddar dip, sweet-sour onions, bacon bits, with a pickle and bistro fries
- Lobster Roll32.95Fresh lobster in warm butter on a toasted pretzel roll, with parm bistro fries
Lunch — More Substantial
- Chicken Milanese24.95Crispy fried thinly pounded chicken breast topped with a salad of baby arugula, marinated tomatoes and parm
- Chicken 'Scarpariello'26.95Pan-roasted half a bird, spicy cherry peppers and smash-fried red bliss potatoes
- Salmon27.95Pan seared Atlantic salmon, chili-basil fried rice cake, charred sesame-lime Brussels and yuzu aioli
Dinner — Apps
The same list as lunch, plus the fried meatballs.
- Pigs in a Blanket10.95All beef hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry with bacon cheddar cheese dip
- Mac 'n Cheese12.95Orecchiette in house-made cheese sauce with scallions and crunchy herbed breadcrumbs
- Nachos14.95Melted cheddar jack cheese and all the other traditional toppings
- Fried Meatballs15.95Panko crusted and mozzarella stuffed over pine nut pesto, topped with marinara and parmesan
- Sticky Ribs15.95Asian style baby back ribs, hoisin glaze, creamy pickled red slaw, sesame seeds and scallions
- Brussels15.95Crispy pumpkin bacon, parmesan cheese and cider glaze
- Garlic Shrimp16.95Shrimp, chili flakes, garlic and thyme in a sherry wine sauce with grilled garlic ciabatta
- Calamari16.95General Tso's glaze, arugula and spicy aioli
- Crab Cakes16.95Pan seared over mixed greens and tomatoes with red pepper aioli
- Burrata17.95Creamy mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, pesto and ciabatta drizzled with balsamic
- Grilled Beef Tips18.95Hanger tips, crispy red potatoes tossed in chimichurri with truffle aioli
- Tuna Crudo19.95Slivered raw tuna in a soy-yuzu-ponzu, jalapeño, rice crackers, cucumber and avocado blocks
- Octopus19.95Charred, resting on a chorizo and sweet potato hash with spicy aioli and lime
Dinner — Just Tossed
Add a protein: roasted chicken 8.95, grilled shrimp 9.95, grilled swordfish or salmon 10.95, grilled hanger steak 11.95.
- Caesar15.95Chopped and tossed romaine, ciabatta croutons, parmesan and classic Caesar dressing
- Arugula Salad17.95Strawberries, feta, slivered almonds and poppy seeds in a champagne vinaigrette
- Farro & Beets17.95Warm farro, roasted beets, toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, baby arugula and honey balsamic vinaigrette
- Chop It21.95Soy marinated chicken, greens, veggies, avocado, herbs, crunchy peanuts and noodles with ginger vinaigrette
- Cobb21.95Mixed greens, bacon, tomato, gorgonzola, beets, avocado, roasted chicken breast and poached egg with sherry-vanilla vinaigrette
Dinner — More Substantial
- Salt & Pepper Burger18.95Plain and simple, char-grilled on a brioche bun with a pickle and bistro fries
- Salmon Sammy20.95Grilled with avocado, pickled slaw and yuzu aioli on toasted brioche, with sweet potato fries
- Chelsea Burger22.95Char-grilled on a brioche bun, cheddar dip, sweet-sour onions, bacon bits, with a pickle and bistro fries
- Pesto Pasta24.95Cavatelli, spinach basil pesto, blistered tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, parm, toasted walnuts and balsamic drizzle
- Chicken Milanese25.95Crispy fried thinly pounded chicken breast topped with a salad of baby arugula, marinated tomatoes and parm
- Swordfish Piccata26.95Grilled Atlantic swordfish over toasted buttery couscous, topped with a lemon-caper sauce
- Pappardelle27.95Fresh pasta, braised chicken, oyster and cremini mushroom, spinach, brandy sugo, herbed ricotta and truffle
- Chicken 'Scarpariello'28.95Pan-roasted half a bird, spicy cherry peppers and smash-fried red bliss potatoes
- Salmon29.95Pan seared Atlantic salmon, chili-basil fried rice cake, charred sesame-lime Brussels, Thai coconut broth and yuzu aioli
- Lobster Roll32.95Fresh lobster in warm butter on a toasted pretzel roll, with parm bistro fries
- Steak Frites33.9510 oz hanger steak, grilled, with creamy peppercorn sauce and parm bistro fries
Dinner — Side Veg
- Bistro Fries5.95
- Sweet Potato Fries6.95
- Sautéed Spinach7.95
- Truffle Fries8.95
- Mushrooms9.95
Brunch
Saturday and Sunday.
- Breakfast Burrito15.95Scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheddar-jack, guacamole and pico in a flame grilled tortilla, with home fries
- Chelsea Scramble15.95Eggs with caramelized onions, crispy bacon and cheddar, topped with fried onions, with home fries
- French Toast15.95Crispy brioche tossed in cinnamon sugar, with blueberry compote, house lemon curd and whipped cream
- Frittata17.95Fluffy eggs with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, spinach and parmesan, topped with an English muffin
- The Chelsea Benedict17.95English muffin, apple wood smoked Canadian bacon and classic hollandaise, with home fries
- Brunch Burger20.95Bacon, egg and cheese over a seasoned char-grilled burger topped with a hash brown, plated with a salad
- Crab Cake Benedict22.95Buttered English muffin, pan seared crab cakes, classic hollandaise and home fries
- Lobster Benedict33.95Buttered English muffin, fresh lobster in warm butter, classic hollandaise and home fries
Happy Hour — $6 Snacks
Tuesday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm. Everything on this list is $6.
- Jumbo Sliders6Each. Chelsea — beef patty, cheddar dip, onions, bacon bits, potato bun. Meatball — beef and pork, marinara and parmesan, potato bun. Chicken — pulled chicken, Asian BBQ sauce, slaw, potato bun
- Wings6Eight fried chicken wings, buffalo or lemon pepper
- Meatball6Beef and pork ball over pesto, topped with marinara and parmesan
- Mac 'n Cheese6Orecchiette in house-made cheese sauce with scallions and crunchy herbed breadcrumbs
- Charred Brussels6Charred, bacon, parmesan cheese and orange glaze
- Chips & Guacamole6House made guacamole with corn chips
- Chop It Salad6Greens, veggies, avocado, crunchy peanuts and fried wontons with ginger vinaigrette
- Potato6Each. Bistro fries — hand-cut, with cheddar dip. Sweet fries — thin cut, with maple cinnamon sauce. 'Scarpariello' potatoes — smash-fried red bliss with their scarpariello sauce
Happy Hour — Drinks
Tuesday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm.
- Beers5Modelo, Guinness Draught, Miller High Life, Bud Light, Pilsner Urquell, Fuzzy Baby Ducks
- Classic Cocktails6Smirnoff vodka, Bacardi rum, Santoro Blanco tequila, Bulleit bourbon or Tanqueray gin. Single alcohol cocktails only, up to two mixers, no muddling, no espresso
- House Wine7Cabernet, sauvignon blanc, rosé, red sangria or white sangria
- Specialty Cocktails8The Chelsea Margarita, Chelsea Rose, or Organic Cucumber Lemonade
Kids
- Grilled CheeseWith french fries
- Chicken FingersWith french fries
- Cheese QuesadillaWith french fries
- Pigs in a BlanketWith french fries
- PastaButter, marinara, or mac 'n cheese
Sweet
- Ice Cream8.95Three flavours of the day, capped with crunchy mini ice cream cones
- Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich8.95House made chocolate chip cookie and vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse9.95With roasted hazelnuts and whipped cream
- Churros9.95Spanish doughnuts with warm Nutella to dip
- Tiramisu9.95Classic, whipped cream and chocolate covered espresso beans
- Affogato9.95Vanilla ice cream drowned in a shot of hot espresso
- Warm Chocolate Chip Brownie Sundae10.95Topped with butter pecan ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream
- Bread Pudding10.95Vanilla ice cream, candied pecans and sea salt caramel
- Moscato12 / 54Lasio, Italy — glass or bottle
- Limoncello10
- Croft10.0010 year tawny port
- Taylor Fladgate12.00LBV 2003 port
- Taylor Fladgate14.0020 year tawny port
Beer
- Miller High Life6
- Bud Light6
- Athletic6Non-alcoholic
- Seahag7IPA
- Stella7
- Urquell7Pilsner
- Guinness7
- Modelo7
- Sip of Sunshine8IPA
- Fuzzy Baby Ducks8IPA
- Allagash9White
- High Noon9
- Citizen Cider10
- Delirium Tremens13
Specialty Cocktails & Martinis
All 15.
- The Chelsea Margarita15Teremana Blanco tequila and Cointreau shaken with fresh lime and grapefruit
- BoHo Breeze151800 Coconut tequila, coconut milk, fresh squeezed lime and pineapple juice
- Filthy Martini15Cucumber-jalapeño infused Ketel One vodka and olive juice shaken ice cold, with blue cheese stuffed olives
- Hibiscus Bee's Knees15Barr Hill Honey gin, hibiscus simple, lemon juice
- Old Cuban15Zacapa rum, lime, simple, mint, bitters, topped with Prosecco
- Mile High Manhattan15Ammunition bourbon and Dante's Inferno sweet vermouth, a filthy black cherry and a dash of aromatic bitters
- The Empress15Empress 1908 cucumber lemon gin, lemon juice, simple, elderflower liqueur, topped with Prosecco
- Chelsea Rose15Ketel One vodka and St. Germain elderflower liqueur with a cucumber, mint-basil-rosemary infusion, agave and fresh lemon juice
- 'New' Old Fashioned15Michter's Rye and Bulleit Rye, filthy black cherries, pressed orange peel and a dash of aromatic bitters
Chelsea Lemonade
- Organic Cucumber Lemonade13Ketel One Botanicals Cucumber & Mint vodka, organic lemonade with cucumber peels and a hint of fresh mint
- Black Rock Lemonade13Ketel One vodka and fresh lemonade shaken with a house made black cherry-jalapeño purée
- Blueberry Lemonade13Stoli Blueberry vodka, lemonade and blueberry-mint purée
Clear Thinking
The alcohol-free list.
- Greenhouse Palmer5Just brewed iced green tea with lemonade and mint leaves
- San Pellegrino5Limonata or Pompelmo
- Acqua Panna81 litre bottle
- Pellegrino81 litre bottle
- Amalfi Spritz10A non-alcoholic Aperol spritz — Lyre's prosecco and Lyre's Italian Spritz over ice
- Freebird10A non-alcoholic Jungle Bird — Lyre's Italian Orange, Lyre's Dark Cane spirit, pineapple and lime juice, shaken cold over ice
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