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

BACON / thick cut steakhouse style bacon, maple-cider-brandy glaze, honeycrisp apple salsa	11.95
EGGPLANT / sweet-sour-spicy roasted eggplant, crushed tomato, basil, soft goat cheese & grilled garlic bruschetta	9.95
PIGS IN THE BLANKET / Craft beef chili & mustard	8.95
TUNA CRUDO / slivered RAW tuna macerated in soy-yuzu-truffle, jalapeño, rice crackers & avocado blocks	14.95
BURRATA / roasted kabocha squash, warm fall squash puree, spiced honey, pumpkin seeds & grilled bread	14.95
OCTOPUS / cabernet braised & char-grilled, root veggie caponata, golden raisins, pine nuts & vincotto	13.95
BRUSSELS / roasted babies, hazelnuts, bacon lardon, roasted green grapes & a drizzle of orange gastrique	11.95
TUNA TARTARE / Asian inspired Ahi, crisp wontons, ginger & avocado crema	12.95
POPPERS / SPICY house stuffed & roasted jalapeños, tempura, guacamole & lime crema	8.95
CALAMARI / General Tso's glaze, scallions, pea greens & Thai chili mayo	11.95
NACHOS / smothered in pulled pork & all the other traditional toppings	11.95
VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SOUP / aromatic broth, Ramen noodles, cilantro, side car of hoisin & siracha	10.95
CHINA RIBS / baby back ribs, Chinese BBQ glaze, crunchy Asian veggie slaw & toasted sesames	12.95

just tossed

CHOP IT / Asian style; market greens & veggies, soy soaked chicken, crunchy peanuts & noodles, ginger vinaigrette	14.95
BEETS / crushed hazlenuts, vincotto, caramelized goat cheese, mozzarella pearls, & beet paint	12.95
SPINACH / warm cider vinaigrette, sprinkle of feta, cranberries, almonds & toasted poppy-seasame seeds	11.95
SIMPLE SALAD / mixed baby lettuces tossed with balsamic-honey vinaigrette & goat cheese	10.95
COBB / farm greens, simple vinaigrette, bacon, soft egg, gorgonzola, beets, avocado, roasted chicken breast	14.95
CAESAR / romaine leaves, classic dressing, parmesan reggiano, grilled crouton topped with marinated tomatoes	11.95
WITH CHICKEN / classic Caesar, crispy skin chicken, & a crouton with vinegar soaked tomatoes	15.95

sandwiched

CHELSEA BURGER / Craft Butchery's finest, brioche, cheddar dip, sweet-sour onions, bacon bits, fries & pickles	14.95
SALT & PEPPER BURGER / plain & simple, char-grilled on a seeded brioche with pickles & fries	13.95
STEAK & CHEESE / shaved ribeye, carmelized onions, American, Portuguese roll, spicy aioli & fries	13.95
FISH / char-grilled and served on brioche with olive-garlic-basil puttanesca, arugula & sweet potato fries	14.95
GRILLED CHEESE BLT / melting cheddar-bacon panini, gazpacho shot, greens with bacon dressing	12.95
LOBSTER / classic CT hot buttery lobster roll, pretzel dog bun, creamy slaw & pile of fries	19.95
PORCHETTA / slow roasted & crispy pork, soft roll, mint, cucumber, cilantro, hoisin, & Thai chili mayo	13.95

more substantial

MUSSELS / coconut, saffron, kaffir lime, smoky mezcal & crusty dipping bread with fried new potatoes	L 16.95 / D 20.95
RAVIOLI / filled with herbed ricotta, simple tomato ragu, quickly baked with bread crumbs, pesto & parm	L 17.95 / D 21.95
SHROOM & CHICKEN PAPPARDELLE / wide noodles, rich chicken & porcini ragu, mascarpone, spinach & toasted bread crumbs	L 16.95 / D 20.95
RISOTTO / sunchoke & pumpkin, fall spices, pomegranate seeds & molasses, pepita's & parmesan	L 15.95 / D 19.95
CARAMELIZED SCALLOPS / smooth truffled parsnips, carmelized cauliflower, hazelnut brown butter, Banyul's vanilla syrup, parsnip chips	L 20.95 / D 25.95
AHI TUNA / sesame-wasabi crust, coconut sticky rice cake, smooth avocado, siracha & sweet soy	25.95
CHICKEN 'SCARPIELLO' / pan-roasted half a bird, SPICY cherry peppers & smash fried red bliss potatoes	L 16.95 / D 19.95
SURF & TURF / grilled & sliced hangar steak, buttery lobster & farm veggie hash, lobster bordelaise & crunchy potatoes	25.95
SHORT RIB / braised & glazed with ginger pomegranate, smooth honey-orange polenta & charred Brussels	24.95

sunday brunch

BREAKFAST BURRITO / scrambled eggs, cheddar, bacon & salsa with potato hash	9.95
PUFFY TEMPURA FRIED WAFFLES / covered in butterscotch bananas, molten chocolate & a scoop of maple gelato	9.95
STORCH'S FAMOUS EGGS / soft scrambled, caramelized onions, fried shallots, crisp bacon & potatoes	9.95
FRITTATA / mushrooms, spinach & goat cheese topped with fried spinach served with a toasted english muffin	10.95
THE CHELSEA BENEDICT / english muffin, san danielle prosciutto, classic hollandaise & chives	15.95
'MINUTE' STEAK & EGGS / 4oz char-grilled NY strip with 2 sunny side eggs, potato hash & sweet-sour onions	18.95
PROSECCO MIMOSAS / peach / pomegranate / blood orange	7.95
HOUSE INFUSED BLOODIES / dill / cucumber / cilantro / bacon / cucumber-jalapeno	8.95
BOTTOMLESS COCKTAIL / mimosas & house bloodies	14.95

wine

GAVI DI GAVI / Villa Sparina, Piedmont, Italy, 2011	12 / 47
ALBARINO / Ramon Bilbao, Rias Baixas, 2011	8 / 31
PINO GRIGIO / Sferracalvallo, Umbria, Italy, 2011	7 / 27
SAUVIGNON BLANC / The Crossings, New Zealand, 2012	8 / 31
SANCERRE / Louis Laurent, France, 2010	13 / 51
RIESLING / Fess Parker, Santa Barbara, 2011	8 / 31
CHARDONNAY / J. Lohn 'Riverstone', Monterey, 2011	8 / 31
CHARDONNAY / Louis Max Pouilly Fuisse, Burgundy, 2011	12 / 47
ROSE / Domaine de Paris, Provence, 2012	9 / 35
PROSECCO / Moletto 187ml, Italy, NV	8.00
FRENCH BUBBLES / Charles De Fere 187ml, Champagne, NV	8.00
PINO NOIR / Buena Vista, Sonoma, 2010	9 / 35
PINO NOIR / J. Lohr "Falcon's Perch", Monterey, 2011	11 / 43
RIOJA / Lealtanza Rioja Capitosa, Spain, 2011	10 / 39
MALBEC / Amado Sur, Argentina, 2011	10 / 39
MERLOT / Edna Valley, Central Coast, 2011	8 / 31
ZINFANDEL / Kenwood 'Jack London', Sonoma, 2010	13 / 51
SYRAH / Rosenblum, Paso Robles, 2009 - 2010	7 / 27
MERITAGE / Sterling VC, Central Coast, 2010	8 / 31
BORDEAUX / Chateau Greysac, Medoc, 2008	15 / 59
CABERNET / Lander Jenkins, California Coast, 2010	9 / 35
CABERNET / Kunde, Sonoma, 2010	13 / 51
CHIANTI / La Maialina, Tuscany, 2010	7 / 27

beer

KONA PORTER	6.00
BUD LIGHT	5.00
DOGFISH	6.00
SAM ADAMS	6.00
STELLA	6.00
HEINEKEN	6.00
TWO ROADS	6.00
BEAVER BLONDE	6.00
CORONA	6.00
GUINNESS	6.00
PALM	6.00
AMSTEL LIGHT	6.00

specialty cocktails & martinis

THE CHELSEA MARGARITA / Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Stirrings All Natural Triple Sec & house crafted sour mix	11.00
FILTHY MARTINI / Chelsea's house cucumber-jalapeno vodka & olive juice shaken ice cold & served with a blue cheese stuffed olive	11.00
VINTAGE MAI TAI / Appleton Estate V/X rum, a blend of orange curacao, creme de almond, fresh lime & simple syrup, with a Myer's Dark float	11.00
BLUEBERRY MOJITO / Bacardi Silver & Smirnoff Blueberry shaken with a mint simple syrup, pressed limes & blackberry mint puree, splash of soda	11.00
BEACHSIDE CAIPIROSKA / Tito's vodka shaken with sugar, crushed limes & pineapple scented coconut water	11.00
PEAR POMEGRANATE MARTINI / Hanger 1 spiced pear vodka & PAMA Pomegranate Liquor shaken with a splash of cranberry	11.00
PINEAPPLE MOJITO / Bacardi Silver Rum stirred with pressed limes, crushed pineapple & a spash of simple syrup	11.00
WHITE SPRING SANGRIA / Dry white wine, St. Germain & peach nectar splashed with club soda & served with chilled drunken fruit	11.00
NAKED COSMO / Ciroc Vodka, Triple Sec, lime & white cranberry juice strained over an orange peel	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
BLUEBERRY LEMONADE / Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka, organic lemonade, chilled blueberries, splash of 7-Up, with a lemon twist and a sugared rim	11.00
LAWNCHAIR LEMONADE / house infused strawberry-basil vodka stirred with fresh lemonade & poured over ice with a lemon wedge	11.00
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

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
TIRIMISU / classic, whipped cream, chocolate covered espresso beans	7.95

sweet wines

BRACHETTO D'ACQUI / Bafi Rosa Regale, Italy	7 / 27
ICE SEMILLON / Covey Run, Yakima Valley	11 / 41

ports

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

Rock and Roll Specials

FIRST SET
BLUE point OYSTER CULT / 1/2 dozen roasted local oysters covered with shallot-herb butter & breadcrumbs	14.95
ROCK shrimp egg ROLL / crispy fried shrimp & veggie filled egg roll on a kohlrabi salad & a tamarind syrup to dip	11.95
charred OCTUPUS'S GARDEN / cabernet braised & char-grilled octopus over a winter garden caponata including squashes, golden raisins & vincotto	13.95
SECOND SET
SMASHING PUMPKINS ravioli / pumpkin & squash filled pillows tossed in sage brown butter with amoretti cookie and parmesan reggiano	22.95
PHISH tacos / corn tortilla, grilled swordfish, mango & pickled red onion, salsa verde & tie die cabbage	22.95
ENCORE
THE ROLLING SCONES / S'mores style..chocolate chip & graham cracker scones filled with melting marshmallow & bittersweet dark chocolate	6.95

$14.99

apps

shrimp cocktail ceviche style / shrimp nuggets with citrus scented cocktail sauce with a pile of wonton chips

kabocha squash soup / smooth Asian 5-spiced puree

Arugula Salad / parmesan, aged balsamic, grilled onions, lemon & extra virgin

more substantial

Chicken Parmesan / Classic... fried breast, sauce, mozzarella on a plate or bread

Chelsea Sliders / Craft Butchery's finest, brioche, cheddar dip, sweet-sour onions, bacon bits, fries & pickles

Flash Grilled Swordfish / Sauteéd winter veggies, fried red bliss potatoes, lemon & lime

Spicy Calamari Fettuccini / Fresh noodles tossed with quickly sautéed squid, hot cherry peppers, citrus, garlic & tons of olive oil

$29.99

apps

Mussels / coconut, saffron, kaffir lime, smoky mezcal & crusty dipping bread with fried new potatoes

Potato Leek Soup / hearty & chunky veggies, thyme & olive oil

Hamachi Crudo / blood oranges, hot peppers, basil, extra virgin & garlic chips

more substantial

Braised chicken & porcini / rich stew with soft rosemary-honey polenta & garlicky spinach

Grilled bistro fillet / charred brussels, onions & cauliflower in classic bordelaise

Angry shrimp fettuccini / fried baby shrimp tossed in a highly spiced tomato-basil-olive puttanesca ragu

Desserts

Churros / "spanish donuts" with warm chocolate-hazelnut dip

Warm & Gooey chocolate chip cookies / glass of milk

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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