Sign of the Whale Menu (Update 2025)
Sign of the Whale is a vibrant New American restaurant located in Stamford, CT, offering a diverse menu of small plates, salads, and pizzas. The restaurant prides itself on its range of vegan and vegetarian options, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and happy hour specials, Sign of the Whale creates a lively atmosphere perfect for social gatherings and night outs. The menu features standout dishes like the Coconut Shrimp, the Arugula Salad with honey citrus vinaigrette, and the Carne Amore Pizza loaded with delicious toppings. Customers have praised the spacious interior, accommodating staff, and festive holiday decorations. Overall, Sign of the Whale provides a memorable dining experience with quality food and excellent service.
Small Plates
Chipotle Beef Empanadas
classic argentinian chimichurri
Coconut Shrimp
Crispy Calamari
spicy remoulade
Crispy Wings
choice of: buffalo, chipotle bbq, teryaki, sweet chili, parmesan
Garlic Bread
four chese, oragano, war, san marzano tomato sauce
Buffalo Calamari
pickled ginger, shaved radish, sesame seeds, soylime aioli
Local Whipped Ricotta
white truffle oil, honey, toasted bread
Brussel Sprouts
crispy idaho potatoes, piquiloo pepper creme, garlic aioli
Steamed Mussels
san marzano tomatoes, roasted garlic, katamala olives, capers, white wine, herbs (add fries +4)
The Whale Favorites Sampler
jumbo cocnut shrimp, beef empanadas, buffalo chicken skewers, nonna's meatballs
Short rib app
Arugula Salad
baby arugula, cranberries, woodcock farm feta, julianne apples, shaved radish, toasted almonds, honey citrus vinaigrette (add egg +2)
Classic Caesar Salad
parmesan, garlic croutons, creamy caesar dressing
Farro Bowl
Salads
Pizza
Carne Amore Pizza
smoked bacon, sweet sausage, veal meatballs, mozzarella, pepperoni, spinach, crushed tomato
Cheese
house made tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, chili flakes
Margherita Pizza
smoked bacon, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, mascapone, rosemary (add egg +2)
Kids Pizza
Build your own Burger
tomato, lettuce, the rest is up to you!!
Four Spiced Burger
chorizo, chipotle bbq, avocado puree, japaleno jack, sesame bun
Korean Crispy Shrimp Tacos
green cabbage, guchojang aioli, (korean red chili paste) pickled ginger, shaved radish, fresh lemon
Peppercorn Burger
cooked in thyme butter, red wine onion marmalade, aged asiago, black pepper aioli, brioche bun
Whale Burger
applewood smoked bacon, gruyere, fried egg, truffle spread, english muffin
Kids Grilled Cheese
Buffalo Chix Tacos
Ahi Tuna Tacos
Burgers, Sandwiches, Tacos
Large Plates
Crispy Skin Atlantic Salmon
crushed fingerling potatoes, caramelized onios, wilted spinach, shrimp scampi sauce, lemon oil, crispy rock shrimp
Roasted Chicken "Half Bird"
Bacon wrapped shrimp, crispy calamari, panko crusted cod fish, manila clams, mussles, fried blue point oysters, tomato relish, fingerling potatoes, lobster congac sauce, lemon sesalt
Herb Pan Roasted Meat Platter for 2
New York strip steak, berkshire pork chop, fennel sausage, roasted chicken "half a bird', garlic parmesan fries, roasted veggies, truffle oil, argeninian chimichurri
Iron Skillet New York Sirloin
twice baked potato (smoked bacon, cheddar, sour cream) farmer's veggies, red wine caramelized onoins, rosemary olive oil
Pasta Arrabiata
8 hour slow braised,mashed potato, caramelized shallots, baby carots, english peas, horseradish cream au jus
Pan Roasted Berkshire Pork Chop
bourbon bbq glaze, braised pulled pork, loaded baked potato, green cabbage, cherry peppers, creme fraiche
Pasta Pescatore
jimbo shrimp, fresh calamari, manila clams, mussels, san marzano tomatoes, garlic, parsley, lobster broth, lemon zest, olive oil
Seafood Risotto
wild mushrooms, baby spinach, katamala olives, roasted garlic, san marzano tomato sauce, red pepper flakes (add fennel sausage +5, chicken +7, pulled pork +7, shrimp +10)
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
herd potato puree, roasted farmer's veggies, wild mushrooms, white wine sauce, garlic aioli
Kids Pasta Butter
Kids Pasta Marinara
Fries
French fries (add parm +2, add truffle oil +4)