Was a little weary of visiting this place after re...

Was a little weary of visiting this place after reading all the negative reviews. However, only wanted to stop by for an afternoon beer so decided to give it a go anyway. Situated in Harbor Point which seems to be the chic and modern neighborhood of Stamford, Sign of the Whale definitely has the potential to be a great spot. Although the surrounding construction does hinder the ambience a bit its not an absolute deal breaker. We sat on the sprawling rooftop for a nice cold beer on a sunny saturday afternoon and the place was largely empty. Music was loud without being obtrusive and the whole vibe was quite enjoyable. There is a large downstairs section as well. Seating on the terrace was a combination of bar stools, couches and tables with high chairs. I got the impression that the place could quite easily handle a big crowd as well. Worth checking out for sure.