East Bay Grille, Plymouth
Posted by Gina and The Big Dog in Dining with a Great View, Good Wine/Beer Selection, Romantic Dining on April 21, 2012
The unseasonably warm spring weather prompted us to head down to the Plymouth waterfront for lunch one Tuesday afternoon. Despite some interesting newcomers to the scene, we opted for an old standby: the East Bay Grille, and its beautiful outdoor pavillion-style bar.
We know of some places that have a great view and nice decor and think that’s enough, but East Bay Grille also offers superb food at reasonable prices. Gina enjoyed a spicy chicken soup and her favorite, a beet salad with goat cheese. The Big Dog had a delicious kobe burger, cooked medium at the bartender’s recommendation and served with sweet potato fries. Both dishes featured top-notch ingredients, expertly prepared.
Go ahead and order dessert (or, like we did, an extra sauvignon blanc for Gina and a margarita for Bo), then walk it off with a stroll on the jetty that extends into scenic Plymouth Harbor. It’s a little slice of heaven.
East Bay Grill
173 Water Street, Plymouth
www.eastbaygrille.com
The Fan Club, East Wareham
Posted by Gina and The Big Dog in Inexpensive Dining on April 21, 2012
To call The Fan Club a pool hall would be a disservice. Sure, they’ve got maybe a dozen tables in a brightly lit hall. But the other side of the building is a nicely decorated sports bar that always seems busy.
Our mantra is that we can find good food just about anywhere, and we put that to the test at The Fan Club. Sure, they’ve got an abundance of deep-fried favorites, and the chicken wings are delicious.
But we have to say, we loved “Dara’s Triple Decker Turkey Club.” Named for The Fan Club’s charming bartender, this is one hearty and fresh sandwich, with bacon, deli turkey, tasty tomato slices and crisp lettuce. We had ours on pumpernickel, with a smear of mayo. It came in a plastic basket with a fistful of excellent french fries, some weird macaroni salad prepackaged in a plastic cup, and a pickle, and was a deal at $8.99.
Don’t be intimidated by the smokers clustered around the front entrance, or the pool players — they host league play regularly — who spill over into the bar area. Order your sandwich, along with a healthy pour of house wine or a beer in a chilled mug, at the bar, then take your beverage to the elevated seating area up a ramp, and they’ll bring your lunch to you. From this perch, you can watch any New England sporting event on their many flat-screen TVs. Enjoy a band on weekends, or great classic rock piped in during the week.
Gramma and the kids would probably feel uncomfortable here, but for a quick lunch on the way to the beach or a night out with the guys or girls, The Fan Club is highly recommended.
The Fan Club
2859 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham
thefanclubonline.com
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