This restaurant is rooted in the gastro pub sensation that took London’s Chelsea neighborhood by storm. While it exudes that casual, any night of the week vibe synonymous with the corner pub, the “bar” food here is gourmet. Pop a jalapeno popper in your mouth and you’ll be rewarded with a panko breaded fresh pepper stuffed with cheese that is light years away from TGI Fridays. Everything is more than meets the eye –the lobster rolls are served in pretzel rolls, tuna sandwiches are served open faced with two prep styles and an Asian influence.

The collision of classic and contemporary also extend to the room design. It may be shingled in reclaimed barn-wood siding, but inside it’s marvelously modern. Filament-bulb lights, a white subway tile bar, and chartreuse hued dining chairs that look straight out of a wacky English Aunt’s potting shed define the look. The best part: The Chelsea isn’t so hip that it hurts the wallet.  – Nancy DePalma Fairfield Magazine

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apps

EGGPLANT / sweet-sour-spicy roasted eggplant, crushed tomato, basil, soft goat cheese & grilled garlic bruschetta	11.95
DUCK BUNS / hoisin glazed confit leg of duck, scallions, cilantro, sprouts & toasted sesame seeds	12.95
PIGS IN THE BLANKET / Craft beef chili & mustard	8.95
TUNA CRUDO / slivered RAW tuna macerated in soy-yuzu-truffle, jalapeño, rice crackers, cukes & avocado blocks	14.95
OCTOPUS / charred & resting over smoked mushrooms, chorizo, pickled onions, fennel & micro green salad over lime yogurt	13.95
CRAB CAKE / pan seared lump crab, melon gazpacho & avocado topped w/ a tempura fried squash blossom	15.95
TUNA TACOS / Asian spiced Ahi tartare, scallion, avocado, cucumber, spicy aioli & toasted seeds	13.95
POPPERS / SPICY house stuffed & roasted jalapenos, tempura , guacamole, pico & micro cilantro	8.95
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHILI / roasted Poblano peppers & corn, topped with shredded jack, sour cream & tortilla chips	7.95
CALAMARI / General Tso's glaze, arugula & Thai chili mayo	11.95
NACHOS / smothered in pulled BBQ chicken & all the other traditional toppings	11.95
CHINA RIBS / baby back ribs, Chinese BBQ glaze, crunchy slaw & toasted sesames	12.95

just tossed

CHOP IT / soy marinated chicken, greens, veggies, oranges, avocado, herbs, crunchy peanuts & noodles w/ ginger vinaigrette	14.95
BEETS / crushed hazlenuts, warm goat cheese, mozzarella pearls, & beet paint	12.95
SUMMER SALAD / baby kale, grilled corn, dried cherries, sunflower seeds, tomatoes & grilled ricotta salata w/ pomegranate dressing	12.95
SIMPLE SALAD / mixed baby lettuces tossed with balsamic-honey vinaigrette & goat cheese	10.95
COBB / farm greens, simple vinaigrette, bacon, poached egg, gorgonzola, beets, avocado & roasted chicken breast	15.95
CAESAR / romaine leaves, classic dressing, parmesan, grilled crouton topped with marinated tomatoes	10.95
PROTEINS / roasted chicken / 4.95 / fish / 6.95 / grilled shrimp skewer / 7.95

more substantial

CHEESE RAVIOLI / tossed in brown butter, topped with creamed grilled corn, toasted hazelnuts, torn basil & parmesan	12.95 / 22.95
MUSSELS / coconut, saffron, kaffir lime & crusty dipping bread w/ fried new potatoes	16.95
PAELLA RISOTTO / shrimp, lobster, scallop & Craft chorizo, Spanish sofritto & lemon crema	28.95
GNOCCHI / fluffy ricotta dumplings in a rich ragu of pomegranate braised short ribs, basil & chili flake finished w/ parm	12.95 / 22.95
CHELSEA BURGER / Craft Butchery's finest, brioche, cheddar dip, sweet-sour onions, bacon bits, fries & pickles	15.95
SALT & PEPPER BURGER / plain & simple, char-grilled on a seeded brioche with pickles & fries	14.95
FISH SAMMY / char-grilled and resting on brioche topped w/ tomatoes, lemon zested aioli & micro greens, w/ sweet potato fries	16.95
LOBSTER ROLL / classic CT hot buttery lobster roll, pretzel dog bun, slaw & bistro fries
JUNGLE CURRY CRAB / fried soft shells, house made red curry, sauteed Thai eggplant, peppers & carrots w/ coconut sticky rice	26.95
AHI TUNA / sesame crusted, sweet & spicy ramen noodle stir fry, torn basil, toasted sesame seeds & spicy aioli	25.95
CHICKEN 'SCARPIELLO' / pan-roasted half a bird, SPICY cherry peppers & smash fried red bliss potatoes	21.95
16oz BONE-IN RIB EYE / char grilled steak, jumbo asparagus, fried new potatoes & herbed butter	34.95

sunday brunch

BREAKFAST BURRITO / scrambled eggs, cheddar, bacon & salsa with potato hash	10.95
PUFFY TEMPURA FRIED WAFFLES / covered in butterscotch bananas, molten chocolate & a scoop of maple gelato	11.95
STORCH'S FAMOUS EGGS / soft scrambled, caramelized onions, fried shallots, crisp bacon & potatoes	12.95
FRITTATA / mushrooms, spinach & goat cheese topped with fried spinach served with a toasted english muffin	12.95
FRENCH TOAST / fritter style covered with fresh berries & mascarpone banana butter, lightly dusted with powdered sugar	11.95
THE CHELSEA BENEDICT / english muffin, san danielle prosciutto, classic hollandaise & chives	15.95
HANGER STEAK & EGGS / char-grilled Hanger with 2 sunny side eggs & potato hash	19.95
PROSECCO MIMOSAS / peach / pomegranate / blood orange	7.95
HOUSE INFUSED BLOODIES / dill / cucumber / cilantro / bacon / cucumber-jalapeno	8.95
BOTTOMLESS COCKTAIL / mimosas & house bloodies	15.95

wine

GAVI DI GAVI / Santa Vittoria, Piedmont, Italy, 2013	12 / 47
ALBARINO / Ramon Bilbao, Rias Baixas, 2014	8 / 31
PINO GRIGIO / Maniscalco, Umbria, Italy, 2014	7 / 27
SAUVIGNON BLANC / The Crossings, New Zealand, 2014	8 / 31
RIESLING / Pareto's Estate '80/20', Monetery, 2013	8 / 31
CHARDONNAY / J. Lohr 'Riverstone', Monterey, 2013	8 / 31
CHARDONNAY / Rutherford Ranch, Napa, 2014	10 / 39
CHARDONNAY / Cave Lugny Macon-Lugny, Burgundy, 2012	12 / 47
ROSE / Domaine de Paris, Provence, 2014	9 / 35
SANCERRE / Domaine de la Perrieres, Lione, 2013	13 / 51
PROSECCO / Zonin 187ml, Italy, NV	8.00
FRENCH BUBBLES / Charles De Fere 187ml, Champagne, NV	8.00
PINOT NOIR / Coppola Votre Sante, Napa Valley, 2013	9 / 35
PINOT NOIR / J. Lohr 'Falcon's Perch', Monterey 2013	11 / 43
RIOJA / Lealtanza Rioja Capitosa, Spain, 2012	10 / 39
MALBEC / Don Miguel Gascon, Argentina, 2013	9 / 35
MERLOT / Edna Valley, Central Coast, 2013	8 / 31
ZINFANDEL / Kenwood 'Jack London', Sonoma, 2012	13 / 51
SYRAH / Rosenblum, Paso Robles, 2011	7 / 27
BORDEAUX / Chateau Greysac, Medoc, 2010	15 / 59
CABERNET / Lander Jenkins, California Coast, 2013	9 / 35
CABERNET / Kunde, Sonoma, 2012	13 / 51
CHIANTI / La Maialina, Tuscany, 2013	7 / 27

beer

KONA	6.00
DOGFISH	6.00
BUD LIGHT	5.00
STELLA	6.00
HEINEKEN	6.00
TWO ROADS	6.00
THIMBLE ISLAND	6.00
CORONA	6.00
GUINNESS	6.00
PALM	6.00
AMSTEL LIGHT	6.00
SAM ADAMS	6.00

specialty cocktails & martinis

THE CHELSEA MARGARITA / Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Stirrings All Natural Triple Sec & house crafted sour mix	11.00
APPLE CINNAMON MARGARITA / Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Apple Cinnamon Syrup, Lemon, Orange Juice & Triple Sec	11.00
FILTHY MARTINI / Chelsea's house cucumber-jalapeno vodka & olive juice shaken ice cold & served with a blue cheese stuffed olive	11.00
RED SANGRIA / Red Wine, Peach Nectar, St. Germain, Drunken Fruits & a Splash of Ginger Beer	11.00
GINGER-HONEY MULE / Fords' London Gin, ginger-honey syrup, lime & ginger beer	10.00
MILE HIGH MANHATTAN / Tin Cup Colorado Whiskey & Carpano Anitca Vermouth, Amerena cherry & a dash of whiskey barrel aged bitters	11.00
CHELSEA ROSE / Grey Goose, St. Germain, Cucumber, Mint-Basil-Rosemary Infusion, Agave & Lemon Juice	11.00
CHELSEA OLD FASHIONED / Bulleit Bourbon, Slow & Low Rye, House Made Spiced Rainsin Mash, Lemon Juice & Lemon Bitters	11.00
PUMPKIN SPICED MOJITO / Bacardi Light Rum, Autumn Spiced Pumpkin Syrup, Lime & Mint	11.00
CHELSEA CAIPIRINHA / Leblon Cachaca, muddled lime, brown sugar & simple syrup	11.00

the chelsea's lemonades

ORGANIC CUCUMBER LEMONADE / Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka, organic lemonade and cucumber peels with a hint of mint	11.00
CHAI SPICED ARNOLD PALMER / Tito's Vodka, Wild Moon Chai Spice Liqueur, Agave, Lemonade & Iced Tea	10.00
THE CHELSEA MASON / Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea and organic lemonade with lemon slices served up in a mason jar	10.00
BLACK ROCK LEMONADE / American Harvest organic vodka & fresh lemonade shaken with a black cherry-jalapeno puree	10.00
HUCKLEBERRY LEMONADE / 44 North Huckleberry Vodka, Lemonade & Mint	10.00

clear thinking

SAN PELLEGRINO / Liminata, Pompelmo, Aranciata	4.00
GREENHOUSE PALMER / just brewed iced green tea with lemonade & mint leaves	5.00

sweet chelsea

ICE CREAM / 3 flavors of the day, capped with crunchy mini ice cream ocnes	6.95
BROWNIE SUNDAY / just baked, vanilla gelato, whipped cream, cherry, nuts, butterscotch	7.95
CHURROS / 'Spanish doughnuts' with warm chocolate-hazelnut dip	7.95
CRUMBLE / local apples, brown sugar crumble, scoop of cinnamon gelato	7.95
MILK & COOKIES / just baked chocolate chip cookies & a mini banana milkshake	7.95

sweet wines

BRACHETTO D'ACQUI / Bafi Rosa Regale, Italy	7 / 27
MUSCATO D'ASTI / Chiarlo Nivole, Italy	11 / 41

ports

TAYLOR FLADGATE / 20yr Tawny	14.00
TAYLOR FLADGATE / LBV, 2003	12.00
CROFT / 10yr Tawny	10.00

apps

EGGPLANT / sweet-sour-spicy roasted eggpalnt, crushed tomato, basil, soft goat cheese & grilled garlic bruschetta	11.95
DUCK BUNS / hoisin glazed confit leg of duck, scallions, cilantro, sprouts & toasted sesame seeds	12.95
PIGS IN THE BLANKET / Craft beef chili & mustard	8.95
TUNA CRUDO / slivered RAW tuna in soy-yuzu-truffle, jalapeno, rice crackers, cukes & avocado blocks	14.95
BURRATA / summer heirloom tomato blocks, red onion, torn burratta, basil, EVOO, aged balsamic & garlic toast	14.95
OCTOPUS / charred & resting over smoked mushrooms, chorizo, pickled onions, fennel & micro green salad over lime	13.95
SEAFOOD FRITTERS / fluffy Thai puffs of peas, lemongrass & corn with a sweet-chili-cucumber relish	11.95
TUNA TACOS / Asian spiced Ahi tartare, scallion, avocado, cucumber, spicy aioli & toasted seeds	13.95
CRAB CAKE / pan seared lump crab, melon gazpacho, avocado topped w/ a tempura fried squash blossom	15.95
CALAMARI / General Tso's glaze , arugula & Thai chili mayo	11.95
POPPERS / SPICY house stuffed & roasted jalapeños , tempura fried, topped with guacamole, pico & micro cilantro	8.95
NACHOS / smothered in pulled BBQ chicken & all the other traditional toppings	11.95
CHINA RIBS / baby back ribs, Chinese BBQ glaze, crunchy slaw & toasted sesames	12.95
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHILI / roasted Poblano peppers & corn, topped with shredded jack, sour cream & tortilla chips	7.95

just tossed

CHOP IT / soy marinated chicken, greens, veggies, oranges, avocado, herbs, crunchy peanuts & noodles w/ ginger vinaigrette	14.95
BEETS / crushed hazelnuts, warm goat cheese , mozzarella pearls, & beet paint	12.95
SUMMER SALAD / baby kale, grilled corn, dried cherries, sunflower seeds, tomatoes & grilled ricotta salata w/ pomegranate dressing	12.95
SIMPLE SALAD / mixed baby lettuces tossed with balsamic-honey vinaigrette & goat cheese	10.95
COBB / farm greens, simple vinaigrette, bacon, poached egg, gorgonzola, beets, avocado & roasted chicken breast	15.95
CAESAR / romaine leaves, classic dressing, parmesan, grilled crouton topped with marinated tomatoes	10.95
PROTEINS / roasted chicken / 4.95 / fish / 6.95 / grilled shrimp skewer / 7.95

sandwiched

CHELSEA BURGER / Craft Butchery's finest, brioche, cheddar dip, sweet-sour onions, bacon bits, bistro fries & pickles	15.95
SALT & PEPPER BURGER / plain & simple, char-grilled on a seeded brioche w/ pickles & bistro fries	14.95
SOFT SHELL CRAB / tempura fried, avocado spread, sliced tomato & lettuce on a seeded brioche w/ pickles & bistro fries
FISH SAMMY / char-grilled & resting on brioche topped w/ tomatoes, lemon zested aioli & micro greens, w/ sweet potato fries	16.95
BACON GRILLED CHEESE / bacon & shredded cheddar-jack on thick sliced toasted brioche w/ bistro fries	13.95
LOBSTER / classic CT hot buttery lobster roll, pretzel dog bun, slaw & a pile of fries

more substantial

CHEESE RAVIOLI / tossed in brown butter, topped with grilled & creamy corn, toasted hazelnuts, torn basil & parmesan	12.95 / 22.95
MUSSELS / coconut, saffron, kaffir lime & crusty dipping bread w/ fried new potatoes	16.95
PAELLA RISOTTO / shrimp, lobster, scallop & Craft chorizo, Spanish sofritto & lemon crema	28.95
GNOCCHI / fluffy ricotta dumplings in a rich ragu of pomegranate braised short ribs, basil & chili flakes finished w/ parm	12.95 / 22.95
AHI TUNA / sesame crusted, sweet & spicy ramen noodle stir fry, torn basil, toasted sesame seeds & spicy aioli	25.95
CHICKEN 'SCARPIELLO' / pan-roasted half a bird, SPICY cherry peppers & smash-fried red bliss potatoes	21.95

sunday funday

BREAKFAST BURRITO / scrambled eggs, cheddar, bacon & salsa with potato hash	10.95
PUFFY TEMPURA FRIED WAFFLES / covered in butterscotch bananas, molten chocolate & a scoop of vanilla gelato	11.95
STORCH'S FAMOUS EGGS / soft scrambled, caramelized onions, fried shallots, crisp bacon & potatoes	12.95
FRITTATA / mozzarella-basil frittata with pesto & an heirloom tomato salad with a toasted English muffin	14.95
FRENCH TOAST / fritter style covered with fresh berries & mascarpone banana butter, lightly dusted with powdered sugar	11.95
THE CHELSEA BENEDICT / english muffin, San Danielle prosciutto, classic hollandaise & chives	15.95
BRUNCH BURGER / bacon, egg & cheese over Craft Butchery's finest topped with a hash brown plated with a simple salad	15.95
HANGER STEAK & EGGS / char-grilled Hanger with 2 sunny side eggs & potato hash	19.95

ALL BEERS / $2 OFF
ALL WINES / $3 OFF
ALL COCKTAILS / $3 OFF

food

PIGS IN A BLANKET	$6
CHELSEA BURGER SLIDERS	$4 ea. / 3 for $10
TUNA TACOS	$3 ea. / 3 for $8
POPPERS	$6
CALAMARI	$7
NACHOS	$9
LOADED FRIES	$9

raw bar (fridays only)

SHRIMP	$2 ea.
OYSTERS	$1 ea.

From the Fairfield train station. Walk 50 yards.

Driving? The Chelsea is located at 12 Unquowa Place in Fairfield CT. Click the C for driving directions.

Kitchen Hours:
11:30 AM - 10 PM Sun - Thurs
11:30 AM - 11 PM on Fri & Sat
Bar:
Serves until last call

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