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(617) 471-4363
24 Chestnut St
(Hancock Street)
Quincy,
MA
02169
42.2499
-71.0019
Hours:
Daily 11am-1am
Price:
$$
Parking:
Street
The Fat Cat
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About The Fat Cat
The Editor
Gerrish Lopez
Citysearch
Comfort food in a comfortable environment, with some extra class and inventiveness, defines this quaint Quincy restaurant. A giant, fat and happy cat painted on one of the exposed-brick walls welcomes diners to the intimate bar and dining area. A varied wine list and mixed drinks are served at the bar, and the eclectic American menu offers a bit of something for everyone. But variety does not undermine quality, as each dish is prepared with extra touches, creative ingredients, and unexpected flavors. Highlights include fried pickles, pulled pork nachos, twelve different varieties of wings,…
09/24/08
i couldn't get fat at this place
by CanWeTawk at Citysearch
Two Thumbs Down!
I really wanted to like this place, Phantom Gourmet gave it a Hidden Jewel and The Name Alone appealed to me. It was no gem!
The space is nice, I can see the effort they put into making it a unique establishment, unfortunately they need to address the real concern The Food.
App: I ordered Crab Cakes, great value but I didn't like picking out crab shell would you?
Mid course: I got the Lobster & Crab Quesadilla, again great value but was disappointed to find the corn salsa was not inside the Quesadilla, which made it weird havfing just seafood and cheese inside, it had no Mexican kick to it. Also, I found the Asiago cheese inside the quesadilla to be a strong clash of flavor against the seafood. I wish I could say that the corn salsa they served on the side with the quesadilla was good but it was BLAND.
Entree: Haddock Sandwich with fries. The fries were piled high and delicious. HOWEVER, the haddock was SO over cooked that when you pulled away the batter to reveal the fish you couldn't get the fish to flake. I've had better (really bad) fish filets at McD's and that means it was inedible. I returned it!
Dessert: Bread Pudding it was the only part of the meal I found totally acceptable, not Great but OK.
I love sole proprietor businesses, I vie for the little guy but this place needs to pay attention to what is going on in the kitchen.
The waitress was great and I left her a good tip.
Although i didn't get a drink they have a huge unique beer selection, it's probably best for a snack and drinks only
- Pros: the bar
- Cons: the food
07/13/08
Definitely going back!!
by SimplyNiki143 at Citysearch
Went to Fat Cat for the first time today. The food was DELICIOUS!!! The potato soup was tremendous, thick with corn and chunks of potato. Just the right thickness, and I should have gotten a bowl not a cup!! The Raspberry Vinergrette on the Chopped Salad was refreshing and the salad it self was large, and very fresh. BUT...MOST IMPORTANTLY...the Lobster Mac n Cheese was UNBELIEVEABLE!!!! HUGE chunks of lobster. I mean huge! I had a whole piece of claw meat in mine! The combination of the different cheeses in the sauce was PERFECT!
Service was fast, the food was at the table before i finished my first drink!
A+++ Highly Recomended!!
- Pros: Quick service, High quality food, Free parking and great menu
- Cons: Could be in a larger building, a little small.
The Details on The Fat Cat
What to Drink:
Wines are available by the glass or bottle, and featured selections are highlighted each month.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
