The Whelk - Westport

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Dinner **Price per person:** $30–50 **Food rating:** 5/5 **Service rating:** 5/5 **Atmosphere rating:** 3/5

Amazing selection of oysters! We also had the fanciest fish sticks on earth as well as pretty tasty toast with muscles. You can’t beat the location and we were lucky because it was unusually warm for a fall day so we enjoyed sitting outside. The cocktails would be worth a trip on their own too!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch

The food is decent, and the service is fine, but I'm really not happy about the 20% service fee added to my bill for just two people. I understand this policy for larger groups, but service fees, gratuities, and tips should be earned and are not mandatory for customers. This approach to business is very disappointing and can frustrate customers to the point of writing negative reviews.

I visited this restaurant for a light early dinner and found ourselves to be the only guests. Our server, Nicole, was fantastic. They offer a happy hour, which is somewhat limited, but there are definitely some good options available. We started with a half dozen oysters, which were on special for just $1.50 each. Following that, we tried the roasted oysters and crab toast. I really wish the portions were larger for both! The kimchi butter on the oysters was absolutely delicious, and the crab toast was fantastic as well. To round out our meal, we ordered the deviled eggs with fried oysters, which were also great. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and I’m looking forward to trying the pasta on my next visit.

This restaurant is fantastic! The location, decor, food, and ambiance are all excellent, and I always enjoy my visits. However, I have to deduct a point because it's quite expensive for what you receive, and it’s also closed on Sundays. Since I get two days off each week, I find it frustrating that I can't enjoy a long, leisurely brunch or lunch there on half of those days. It seems to me that they don’t prioritize their customers.