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Grumpy White's

211 Sea Street, Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 770-2835 Find location!

Photo of Grumpy White's, Quincy, MA Quincy has quite a variety of restaurants these days; indeed, this southern neighbor of Boston has nearly every kind of ethnic cuisine imaginable (including Afghan, Vietnamese, and Brazilian), as well as a number of more traditional, old-school places, including Grumpy White's, a family-friendly dining spot on Sea Street. Grumpy White's is located just east of Quincy Center on a road that splits into two dead ends at Hough's Neck and Germantown respectively, so relatively little traffic goes by Grumpy White's, making it a hidden spot of sorts. But locals tend to keep this place hopping, and for good reason; some of the comfort food here ranks among the best on the South Shore.

Grumpy White's sits in a standalone building that has a decent amount of room inside. The dining area features a number of brown vinyl booths for both large and small groups, and a bar area with more seating wraps around the front of the place with views of the street. Diners have a lot to choose from here, including some truly special comfort food dishes. The boneless fried chicken dinner, for instance, is a real favorite at Grumpy White's, with tasty pieces of breaded white meat chicken served along with corn, mashed potatoes, and gravy. The macaroni and cheese is about as basic as it gets, but it somehow works; elbow macaroni, butter and, cheese make for a simple, tasty dish, though those who like bread crumbs should look elsewhere. The grilled burgers at Grumpy White's--including the belly-busting "Grumpy Quad," which features 4 patties--have a very high fat content, making them juicy and delicious. And the foot-long hot dog is, in this writer's opinion, one of the tastiest franks in the Boston area, and you can get two of them for well under $10 if you're really hungry. Other favorites at Grumpy White's include the bourbon steak tips, the lobster roll, and the prime rib.

There is a lot to like about Grumpy White's. The food is satisfying, prices are reasonable, parking is plentiful, and service is mostly decent. Grumpy's might not be the most exotic restaurant in Quincy, but is is certainly a place worth looking at, especially if you like basic, simple fare in a family-friendly environment.