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    Ballast Kitchen & Bar

    4.3 (27 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Pop old fashion is . Love this place. Sleeper in the Q!
    Wayne T.

    Ballast is a great place located right next to quincy and Milton. Ots a real hidden gym. Me and my girlfriend love it here. Very low key on Sundays. People are nice and the food is great. Can get busy and loud but for the most part its not obnoxious. Check it out when you can. Andrew is our favorite server. We think hes the best.

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    DogsRule R.

    I had high hopes. very clean, cute inside..a little chilly from AC on a cool day, but nice. we ordered salmon & a grain bowl/with steak. The salmon was good. The people next to us, also ordered salmon, and their portion was twice the size of our very small portion. ...but ok...it tasted good. sadly, the steak in the grain bowl was as tough as shoe leather. I ate the grains/veggies (some hard uncooked 'roasted" carrots mixed with perfct roasted ones?!) but pushed the steak to the side. I'm not one to compa;in or send things back, but When the bar tender eventually took away our meals, I mentioned the steak was inedible, she asked "want me to ask the owner to take it off the bill?'. um....i didn't come to dinner to barter. Maybe comp me a glass or wine,..or just say sorry, try us again we are new. totally put us off. I wont return.

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    Their food is amazing and this is our new favorite place for me and my hubby. Ambiance and Service are wonderful too.

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    5 months ago

    A welcome addition to West Quincy and a nice alternative to over-crowded eateries in East Milton Square.

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    4 months ago

    Great tasting food. I was surprised price is really good. Even great for casual dinner and more exciting dates as well

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    1 year ago

    Great find! The aesthetic, look, feel, and great food as well! Very friendly service too!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent! Had the steak frites and it was amazing! Atmosphere was awesome. Drinks were strong!

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    Food was excellent. Service was great. I just think they need more selection. Excellent restaurant.

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    2 years ago

    great food. great menu. great bar and atmosphere! love the music and the staff makes you feel like a friend. highly recommend!

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