Walrus + Carpenter
Bridgeport
(544)
Bridgeport
(544)
From the backyard party, to music festivals, to your corporate event, and beyond, Walrus’ mobile catering will create a custom menu for your party.
Walrus + Carpenter began with the desire to offer a truly unique American experience from the mastery of southern-inspired smoking techniques to our hand-selected American craft beers, wines and liquors.
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544 customer reviews
Alan W.
Happy we decided on Walrus + Carpenter. The lighting, music, and staff made me want to hang here a while. The drinks were really good! I had the brisket plate. The meat was a tad dry, but it was tender, had a wonderful smokiness, and loved the bark! Cornbread and slaw were good, too. Not a fan of B + B pickles but that's a pretty minor point since my missus enjoys them More...
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Carol Lentini
Pork belly, bologna and pimento cheese sandwich are the bomb. Ribs are awesome. Avoid the salads.
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John K.
At least for me the mark of a good meal is when I wish I could eat more but too full. We went here for dinner on New Years Eve 2020 and it was easy to make a reservation on OpenTable about 48 hours before. They had a fairly extensive beer list and small plates to try which might be the way we go next time. We tried the salad and smokehouse wings for apps. The smokehouse wings were huge and delicious with walrus bbq flavor and we were getting full before dinner. The wife had the turkey and I had the southern fried chicken. Mine was falling off the bone and delicious.Service was great for NYE and my wife who is not a BBQ person agrees that we will be back. More...
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Kristine Anderson
Brisket hash for brunch was fantastic. Cornbread yum. And the Beatles tribute music was awesome.
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Aja Coryell
Great food
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Ryan O.
Dope! Awesome! Definitely coming back! My buddy and I just had the McWalrus burger. Was excellent. The staff is really great! They know there stuff for sure and make great recommendations. The fries were killer too. This place has a great bar but also a large restaurant area on the side and in back. Can fit large parties or company outings. If I lived in CT I would go all the time. 100% No idea on the name and forgot to ask but it is certainly unique. Tons of beer options so it couldn't get old. Love the IPA selections and they do a mix from all over. A great experience, great atmosphere, great staff. See you next time! More...
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Rebecca L.
Can't beat the Happy Hour. ALL drafts $5. None of the "select draft" crap other places do. HH Wings are also $5. Do yourself a favor and get the Carolina hot sauce, even though it's not on the menu!
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Frankielee Bailey
Great food great place
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brandi kristoff
Excellent the bartender/server was awesome. Food amazing .prices good
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Henry Berger
Great food and fun, but a bit pricey
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Seamus McEvoy
Very cool place. Went there with the extended family and had a blast. Enjoyed their drinks, David’s Gin is great, and while the kids ordered a variety of sandwiches the 4 adults ordered “The Notorious “ sharing platter, wowee! !! Pulled pork, ribs, brisket, sausage, corn bread, chicken, Mac n cheese, beans etc.... oh man. More than enough for 4 and oh so tasty. Pickles are fantastic too. The band, holy cow they were awesome. Only reason not 5 stars is that they serve drinks in plastic when the band starts, even if you are dining. Who wants to drink wine from a plastic glass, acceptable on a beach but not in a restaurant. Nonetheless GO HERE. You will have a great time and the crowd is great. I will be back. More...
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Maya Alexandra
My boyfriend and I went on a date here again tonight. As every time before, the food was incredible and the staff were super friendly. Thank you again to our server Ashley for being so kind and making us feel so welcome. You are so sweet and do a great job! My boyfriend recommends the hot buttered rum drink and we both enjoyed the chicken and waffles. More...
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Tomas King
Great atmosphere, top notch brisket!
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Laura Voytek
Varied menu & very attentive staff
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Sandy Landro
Food was good. Had the crispy brussel sprouts for an app and the brisket for the entree. The brisket was super tender. It was almost difficult to stab a piece with the fork because it fell apart so nicely. Needed some flavor though, but they have four different sauces on the table. The cornbread was tasty, but really dry and crumbly. The coleslaw amount was a joke. It was served in a small metal container that you would normally be served cocktail sauce or tarter sauce in. More...
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Jamie BernieSanders Shedlock
I can't say enough positive things about this place! great food, great service and great atmosphere
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Jesse P.
Liiiiisten....I don't mind traveling for good food and went here on a recommendation. I couldn't have been happier or more full. We had the Notorious P.I.G. (props for the name) and the food just "hypnotized me" (that's my joke for the evening-I'll see myself out). Seriously, each of the meats were savory, the sauces hit perfectly and I usually don't eat coleslaw but I literally wen with back for seconds. Get the wings too (I recommend the chipotle honey). Also, get yourself some lemonade. The waite staff were very kind and accommodating. The atmosphere was perfect, rustic and dimly lit. Was sort of busy but not too loud...able to talk to friends without having to yell. Thoroughly enjoyed myself *chef's kiss* More...
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Beth F
The staff couldn't have been more welcoming. They chatted with us every time they came to check on us. Laughed with us and gave us impeccable service. I quickly mentioned it was my husbands birthday tomorrow at one point. After our amazing dinners and delicious margaritas we asked for the check. More...
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Carlo DeMaio
Great happy hour specials. The Two Roads Walrus beer it really good.
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Winfred Mitchell
Great smoke meats. Large craft beer selection. Really Good Whiskey Options.
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Janet O'Neil
Great brunch menu
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Shine Lin
Great food.
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Morgan Barrett
An awesome place to eat. Great selection of beers. Great happy hour specials.
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Amy Sylvain
As a lover of cornbread, I had high hopes for this one and it was perfect in terms of texture and butteriness. The shrimp and grits were flavorful and creamy. The hush puppies were light and airy. The pork belly burnt ends were crispy, rendered perfectly with the perfect amount of smoke. The chili and avocado was a solid chili and the avocado provide a good balance to the spice. The weakest part of the meal was our dessert, the bourbon pecan pie which was one dimensional in flavor in relation to everything else we had More...
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Amy Marzec
Awesome atmosphere and friendly Staff.
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Rahm Jorn
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Tracy Bloom
Love the food, ribs and amazing cornbread! Too bad they are only open for lunch 5 days a week (Not Mon or Tuesday)
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Andres A.
I've been waiting to stop in here for some time and today was the day. We had lunch at chose to sit in the bar area instead of the dining room. We were immediately taken care of. I guess on Saturday they have a brunch special with bottomless options. I chose the bottomless draft for $15. For lunch I had a half a rack of ribs which came with corn bread and coleslaw. My gf had the sausage (2links) she had the Texas hot link and the chicken sausage also served with cornbread. My ribs were very flavorful and moist (no bbq sauce) you had a variety of sauces at the table to chose from. The sausages were very good, spicy but not overbearing. After all the wait I am sure we will be back to try other items on their lunch menu. More...
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Felipe Botero
The Brisket, Sausage Platter and Smoked Pork Nuggets are all great! Atmosphere is nice and all around just a great place to go for a good dinner and a nice night!
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Shawn Cumpton
Great restaurant with amazing food, best time I go I'll be sure to take pics
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Robert Nemergut
Super! Food was awesome...Kansas something breakfast.
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Trevor Powell
The food and service were excellent
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Gordan England
This place has been on my list to visit for quite a while. I love places with small plates cause it allows you to try a whole bunch of things. As a lover of cornbread, I had high hopes for this one and it was perfect in terms of texture and butteriness. The shrimp and grits were flavorful and creamy. The hush puppies were light and airy. The pork belly burnt ends were crispy, rendered perfectly with the perfect amount of smoke. More...
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Julia Karpova
We come to TWTC from time to time, and it never disappoints. While it's clear that the enterprise is a well oiled machine, the food remains refreshingly fresh, and the atmosphere vibrant. If you must come, avoid the lines by taking a bit of time off work to a week-day happy hour. You'll wallet will be happier for that choice. The highlight, of course, are the oysters. Try them all, and don't short change yourself. The appetizers, such as the sardines, buratta, or or other offerings, are solid, and serve more to highlight or accent the meal. A worthy stop, should you have come for this place from out of town or if you are a local. More...
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Stephen L
Wife's Happy Birthday brunch at Walrus + Carpenter. First time to visiting this establishment and first impression were great from the welcome as soon we entered to our server and our dishes. Hands down the best chicken and waffles that I have ever had. Definitely plan to return and try some items on the menu which all looked good.To our server Morgan and chef, great job! More...
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Felipe Botero
My girlfriend and I went here after our first dinner plans fell through, and boy are we glad we came to Walrus instead!The food was amazing from start to finish and specific kudos goes out to our awesome waitress Sharon B! She was fantastic throughout the meal and had a great attitude, thank you again!We will definitely be back, and we highly recommend the Brisket and the Pulled Pork Sandwich! More...
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Jan L.
We came here for a group dinner. Staff was friendly and we got seated right away. Their specialty is fried chicken and it did not disappoint me. The ribs got mixed reviews from my friends but I liked them esp with their BBQ sauce. The best part is their selection of draft beer. You can't go wrong with good southern food with good beer. More...
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Kevin Wilcox
Phenomenal list of drafts and cocktails. Great bbq. Definitely coming back
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Hashim Coar
Our first time here so we ordered the "Notorious P.I.G." dinner for four. See attached photo that lists all it came with. Food was served without delay . Meats were juicy, but honestly you could have just left me with the biscuits, beans, and Mac & cheese! So good. More...
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Jack G. Abate
First time . Will definitely go back for Brunch
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Jen C.
This place has been on my list to visit for quite a while. I love places with small plates cause it allows you to try a whole bunch of things. As a lover of cornbread, I had high hopes for this one and it was perfect in terms of texture and butteriness. The shrimp and grits were flavorful and creamy. The hush puppies were light and airy. The pork belly burnt ends were crispy, rendered perfectly with the perfect amount of smoke. The chili and avocado was a solid chili and the avocado provide a good balance to the spice. The weakest part of the meal was our dessert, the bourbon pecan pie which was one dimensional in flavor in relation to everything else we had. Based on this experience, I will definitely return and can't wait to try their brunch. Also they have trivia on Wednesday nights at 8:30-10. More...
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James G.
This place is awesome. The service was great. The food was amazing. Definitely try the mac and cheese and pecan pie. If you like old fashioneds, you will love how they make it.
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Christine D.
Excellent apps and cocktails really loved this place went with the family was totally kid friendly and unpretentious but excellent quality food and great staff
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Daryl Lucas
Great food, great service.
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Belinda Phillips
I can see how this must be a favorite spot for locals. A visit to my old neighborhood brought me here for tasty appetizers and a CT micro brew
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Lori Jones
Wow this place was a real suprise! What a gem! Thanks to Mitchell the Postman for recommending it!! The SMOKED TURKEY knocked my socks off!!
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Trenton Ferguson
Atmosphere wise this place is very cute. We came here for lunch not dinner and it was not real crowded. The owner or manager (not sure which) was quite warm and he and my dad chatted. Both my dad and myself really dig the menu. It was quite extensive and had a heck of alot of choices.So I had the Fried Clam dinner which I do not think was on the menu. I believe it was on special. My dad had Brisket. The food was great! I had not expected such an extensive menu list. So many options! And so much I want to try More...
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John Wesley Anderson
i don't really like to try new things, but after an afternoon of beaching and drinking, a friend with a discriminate palate said the dry rub wings here were awesome. they were correct! so good, my friend got two orders for just himself! i also got the mac & cheese and cornbread. all delicious and the service was phenomenal! More...
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Carlos Guzman
Delicious mc walrus burger! And the service is always good .
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Johnnie Washington
Our first time here so we ordered the "Notorious P.I.G." dinner for four. See attached photo that lists all it came with.Food was served without delay . Meats were juicy, but honestly you could have just left me with the biscuits, beans, and Mac & cheese! So good. More...
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What’s your signature dish?
We start with one of our catering packages, built to suit different party sizes and levels, from casual to formal. We then work with you to customize this to your favorite dishes, and to accommodate any dietary restrictions. We start with one of our catering packages, built to suit different party sizes and levels, from casual to formal. We then work with you to customize this to your favorite dishes, and to accommodate any dietary restrictions.
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
We start with one of our catering packages, built to suit different party sizes and levels, from casual to formal. We then work with you to customize this to your favorite dishes, and to accommodate any dietary restrictions.
What do you love most about your job?
We feel so honored to be part of so many people's special occasions. Walrus + Carpenter is family-owned and operated. We really want to make your day as stress-free and wonderful as possible.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Walrus + Carpenter began with the desire to offer a truly unique American experience from the mastery of southern-inspired smoking techniques to our hand-selected American craft beers, wines and liquors.
Why should our clients choose you?
We have the best food for your event! We work to make your event as stress-free as possible. We want you to come away with a smile and a full stomach.
