After months of hearing about Big Papa's Chop House and seeing the posts on Facebook, we finally made our way to Quincy Florida to check it out.
We called ahead to make reservations and I highly recommend you do the same. The Chop House seats around 60 and when we arrived there wasn't an empty seat in the House. We checked in and had a seat in the waiting area which was located at the front of the restaurant. While waiting to be seated at a table I took notice to the high ceiling and brick walls of the old building, wish I had asked the owner how long it had been standing. I noticed a rather large man walking around and stoping by tables to chat with the customers, I thought he may be the owner but I didn't want to assume.
Our name was called out and we were seated, immediately a server was there to provide us with menus and take our drink orders. I later found out our server was the owners son, Garett (hope I spelled his name correctly). As we looked over the menu the rather large gentleman approached our table and asked how we were doing. After talking for about 5 minutes he wanted to know if I was a salesman lol, I get that a lot, I suspect for two reasons, one I never meet a stranger and two I have a beautiful wife, and I sold myself to her! Any way I was right, the rather large man was the owner, and at this point he pulled up a chair and sat with us and we began talking. We talked about food and smokers for which it would seem we both have a passion for. I shared pictures of smokers that I have built and some of the food that I have cooked which prompted him to share pictures of his smokers, BIG smokers. He had an amazing story of how he got started in the business and all of the charity work he has done. We talked about his wife of many years, his children and grandchildren. After a very informative and fun conversation Big Papa was up and checking other customers again. During our conversation our server Garett had taken our orders and based on Big Papa's recommendation we chose to start with the Fish Dip, try it, I promise you will not be disappointed! We also placed our entree orders each of which came with two sides and both were specials for the evening. My wife ordered the Peach Glazed Smoked Salmon with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus and Grilled Green Beans. I tried one of the green beans and WoW, they were fantastic. Fresh green beans seasoned tossed around on grill and served al dente. I ordered the 12 oz Ribeye which is normally served with four shrimp and sauce (I opted not to have a lot of sauce) baked potato and an iceberg wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. The steak was served to my request (Med Rare) and seasoned well. The wedge salad was topped with a generous portion of blue cheese, real bacon bits and a pleasure to eat. If you happen to be in Quincy or if you are just passing by, I highly recommend stopping by and have an unforgettable meal and great service at Big Papa's Chop House, you want be disappointed! read more