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

eat • drink • sweet • the chelsea at 2 • print menus

apps

CRISP SPRING ROLLS / filled with teriyaki scented chicken & sprouts with sweet Thai chili & maple soy	10.95
PIGS IN THE BLANKET / Craft beef chili & mustard or maybe just a bowl	7.95
TUNA CRUDO / slivered RAW tuna macerated in soy-yuzu-truffle, jalapeño, rice crackers & avocado blocks	14.95
BURRATA / balsamic soaked baby heirloom tomatoes, herb salad, pine nuts & grilled bread	13.95
MUSSELS / coconut, red curry, saffron, kaffir lime, smoky mezcal & crusty dipping bread	10.95
SHRIMP COCKTAIL CEVICHE STYLE / shrimp nuggets tossed with citrus scented cocktail sauce, with a pile of wonton chips	11.95
CRAB CAKE / jumbo lump, crispy edges, pepper spiked gazpacho sauce, mango pico di gallo	14.95
TUNA TARTARE TOSTADO / asian inspired Ahi, pico di gallo, micro cilantro & avocado crema	11.95
POT OF FRIES / chimichurri, Heinz '59' & an aioli made from bagna cauda 'the Italian drunk'	7.95
POPPERS / SPICY house stuffed & roasted jalapeños, tempura, guacamole & lime crema	8.95
CALAMARI / General Tso's glaze, scallions, pea greens & Thai chili mayo	10.95
NACHOS / smothered in pulled pork & all the other traditional toppings	11.95

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
PAPAYA & SHRIMP / Vietnamese papaya & green salad, chilled gingered shrimp, peanuts, sweet chili dressing	14.95
SIMPLE SALAD / mixed baby lettuces tossed with balsamic-honey vinaigrette & grilled peaches	10.95
COBB / farm greens, simple vinaigrette, bacon, soft egg, gorgonzola, beets, avocado, roasted chicken breast	15.95
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	12.95
SOFT SHELL CRAB PO' BOY / buttermilk soaked & fried crabs on a soft roll, Asian slaw & spicy mayo	19.95
FISH / 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 & crispy fries	19.95
CHICKEN / pesto rubbed & grilled on sliced & griddled brioche, mozzarella, balsamic spread & simple salad	14.95

more substantial

SUMMER FETTUCCINI / fresh pasta, artichokes, spinach, Meyer lemon, mascarpone & crushed hazelnuts	L 16.95 / D 20.95
SHROOM & CHICKEN PAPPARDELLE / wide noodles, rich chicken & porcini ragu, spinach & toasted bread crumbs	L 16.95 / D 20.95
ANGRY LOBSTER FEDELINI / highly spiced lobster & tomato sauce, lobster nuggets, basil, 1/2 a buttery tail	L 19.95 / D 24.95
GIANT SHRIMP / buttery corn cakes, roasted shishito peppers, sherry vinegar gastrique & toasted sesames	L 19.95 / D 24.95
CARAMELIZED SCALLOPS / creamy corn scented with thyme, garlicky spinach & a pistachio-bacon-brown butter glaze	L 19.95 / D 24.95
AHI TUNA / sesame-wasabi crust, pan-fried Udon noodles, green tea-avocado dressing & sweet soy	24.95
CHICKEN 'SCARPIELLO' / pan-roasted half a bird, SPICY cherry peppers & a gorgeous veggie hash	L 16.95 / D 19.95
VEAL MILANESE / pounded thin & pan fried, lemon-caper-artichoke sauce, arugula-tomato-parmesan salad	L 18.95 / D 22.92
CHELSEA STEAK / 12 oz. char-grilled sirloin, bistro fries, balsamic onions, creamed spinach, onion rings	32.95

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

2 Year Anniversary Menu

LUNCH / 2 COURSES	14.99
Course 1 (Select 1)
Shrimp Cocktail Ceviche Style / shrimp nuggets tossed with citrus scented cocktail sauce with a pile of wonton chips
Lobster Chowder / creamy lobster bisque filled with chunky chowder veggies, chives and lobster
Caeser Salad / romaine leaves, classic dressing, parmesan reggiano, grilled crouton topped with marinated tomatoes
Tiny Tomato & Mozzarella Salad / heirloom cherry tomatoes & mozzarella pearls with aged balsamic, crispy croutons & basil
Course 2 (Select 1)
Chop It Salad / Asian style; market greens & veggies, soy soaked chicken, crunchy peanuts & noodles, ginger vinaigrette
Chelsea Burger / Craft Butchery's finest, brioche, cheddar dip, sweet-sour onions, bacon bits, fries & pickles
Fish / caught, grilled, nestled onto brioche with olive-garlic-basil puttanesca, arugula and sweet potato fries
Summer Fettuccini / fresh pasta, artichokes, spinach, Meyer lemon, mascarpone & crushed hazelnuts
DINNER / 3 Courses	29.99
Course 1 (Select 1)
Shrimp Cocktail Ceviche Style / shrimp nuggets tossed with citrus scented cocktail sauce with a pile of wonton chips
Lobster Chowder / creamy lobster bisque filled with chunky chowder veggies, chives & lobster
Baby Lettuces / mixed baby lettuces tossed with balsamic-honey vinaigrette & grilled peaches
Course 2 (Select 1)
Chicken 'Scarpiello' / pan-roasted half a bird, SPICY cherry peppers & a gorgeous veggie hash
Organic Salmon / crispy skinned salmon on a summer panzanella salad filled with tomatoes, peaches, croutons & banyuls vinegar finished with basil & shaved fennel
Chelsea Burger / Craft Butchery's finest, brioche, cheddar dip, sweet-sour onions, bacon bits, fries & pickles
Summer Fettuccini / fresh pasta, artichokes, spinach, Meyer lemon, mascarpone & crushed hazelnuts
Dessert (Select 1)
Churros / 'spanish doughnuts' with warm chocolate-hazelnut dip
Berry Crumble / warm local berries, brown sugar crumble, scoop of vanilla

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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