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    Dotty’s Kitchen & Raw Bar

    4.6 (47 reviews)
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    Interior
    Justin L.

    Cute little area hidden in Quincy center. My favorites were the Thai mussels sauce was good. The bolognese was soft and the texture felt clean and smooth .

    Super cute high tops!
    Lorri D.

    We started with a cocktail and the Kokomo's oysters, which are hard to come by on the east coast, and they did not disappoint! Just the right size, sweet and delicious. Drinks were perfectly curated as well. DH had the salmon and I went with the shrimp and grits. I preferred my dish ( the sauce was OMG!), but both were yummy. Our waiter (can't remember his name), was attentive, but not bothersome. One of the best features of Dotty's (IMHO) is that you can park in the garage and walk to the restaurant without ever having to go outside! Which was amazing, since it was raining. I would 100% go back!

    Melanie W.

    This is a local restaurant with an ambiance and simple decorations. The food was delicious, better than expected, but the kitchen was slow. My friend ordered drinks, but he was disappointed there was no garnish. We ordered: Raw bar - fresh and reasonable price but too bad they don't have Island Creek Oysters (2x each kind) - Prince Caspian, Rocky Nook, Ningret Nectar, Pemaquid, Beau Soilel, and Shigoku Littleneck Cocktail Shrimp Smalls Summer Corn Chowder - the chowder was not creamy like other chowder. It was sweet and had lots of veggies - delicious. Crispy Duck Leg - crispy, juicy, and the meat is so soft - highly recommended Bigs Cajun Shrimp and Grits - too much grits, so I ate mainly the shrimp. Pasta Pescadora - seafood to pasta, everything was so flavorful. Steak frites - the steak was well seasoned and medium rare, just as I like it. When the main dishes started to arrive, I wanted to order crab toast or lobster sliders, but the wait time was longer than I expected, even though the place was empty. The crispy duck leg (15 minutes after we ordered) arrived before the raw seafood (more than 30 minutes after we ordered). The main dishes came after 40 minutes after we ordered. If I am craving raw seafood, I will definitely come back again, try other small plates, and support the local restaurants.

    Smash Burger
    Colleen M.

    Dotty's is consistently good, it's become a bit of a "go to" when I'm in Quincy. The entrance is a bit odd in that you feel like you're walking into an office building or a side door, but once you're inside the ambiance is great. We arrived at 3pm on a Sunday, and were informed the kitchen is on a limited menu between 3-4pm (no entrees) while they prep for the evening shift. We were very hungry so we started with calamari and fried artichokes, both were yummy. Our server, Kayla, was great and got our orders so she could put them in as soon as the kitchen was ready to go. I had the lobster roll, it was good not great - the fries were delicious though. My friend had the smash burger which was also delicious.

    Wonderful place to have food with people. Really helpful staff & variety of food options. Food is great!

    Bluefish Dip
    Katie E.

    I was looking for a local spot to bring out of town visitors for some New England seafood and Dotty's was the perfect pick! The staff explained that this restaurant was previously The Townshend, which was a super popular Quincy staple. I never visited under the previous name, but I can't imagine anyone would be disappointed by the new and improved concept! The space is super chic and fun with a laid back, comfortable feel despite some upscale options on the menu. There's tons of fresh seafood to sample, but the menu still had several options for the non-seafood eaters in our group. We kicked things off with a round of drinks. The Maytag Martini was perfect, and my mom also really enjoyed her Passion Fruit Margarita. There's also a solid craft beer selection and extensive wine list that we didn't get into this time around. For the meal itself we started out with some oysters (great local NE selection!) and the lobster slider from the raw bar, plus the heirloom tomato salad which was an absolute home run--the plums mixed in were perfectly ripe and such a tasty and unique way to make this dish stand out. The Bolognese and Pasta Pescadora were probably the favorite entrees at the table, the fresh pasta here is spot on and all the ingredients (including the seafood) are just so fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be back!

    Pasta Pescadora
    Sonia N.

    With all the new Quincy restaurants popping up these days, my favorite has got to be Dotty's and it's not because I'm a pescatarian :P We've stopped in twice now and tried a majority of the menu and can vouch that the menu tastes as good as it looks. Get their oysters -- they are phenomenal and come with a few different mignonette varieties along with the traditional cocktail sauce. Our personal faves were the Fried Pickles, Pasta Pescadora, Crispy Duck Leg and the Clam Chowder. The chowder had a really unique smoky taste and if you're craving a southern flare, you won't go wrong with the fried pickles. We also appreciated that they had split our pasta entree without us even asking, which was a nice touch. Service was very warm and attentive and the vibe was a comfortable upscale. Awesome experience and we will be back!

    Pasta Pescadora and Pan Seared Salmon
    Kim D.

    Nice local spot! Everything was fresh and flavorful. we got the shishito peppers, pasta, salmon and oysters. You could the taste the quality of the food. The ambiance was also nice. It was nicely decorated. The music was good and not too loud. I'm happy this is in Quincy!!

    Warm crab dip
    Andie S.

    I went here for brunch today and I actually think it's one of the best meals I've had in Quincy Center. I got the warm crab dip and the chicken and waffles and both were excellent. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very nice and friendly. It's super cute inside and has such a fun menu with tons of appetizers to choose from. I can't wait to go back and try more options!

    Food Menu
    Mark T.

    Mark my words: no dining or drinking establishment, no matter how popular or iconic, will last forever. I say this because if there's a place you want to try, but keep putting it off... go! It may not be here tomorrow. I bring this up because this was the case with The Townshend which was here before Dotty's. When I finally decided that today's the day, I found it was no more and Dotty's had taken its place. Yet, Dotty's fit the bill very nicely, arguably even better! I had the opportunity to try: - Salmon Crudo - Tuna Tartare - 1x each oysters - Clam Chowder - Means of Preservation (cocktail) The Salmon Crudo was admirable. The fish was high quality, and the other ingredients did a fine job adding further dimensions: heat from the jalapeño, sweetness from the blood orange, and freshness from the radish. Ordinarily this is where I would use a metaphor about a fireworks show and tell you how 1+1=3. Unfortunately this wasn't the case here. My main issue with the dish is the different elements did not combine/marry well. It was like putting a piece of salmon and blood orange (for e.g.) in my mouth at the same time. Nothing wrong, but also not greater than the sum of its parts. A few lesser notes: I found the salt level a smidge high, which might explain why the passion fruit purée did not make itself known. For the Tuna Tartare, this dish too was respectable, but fell short of excellence. The combination of tuna and cucumber was in perfect amounts, and the heat from the sriracha was subtle, pleasant, and came with a slight delay - perfect! My critique here is the salt level was high, and this overpowered the otherwise subtle flavors of the tuna. The oysters were great. Dotty's has a nice selection, and these were of medium-large size, varied, and only one had a tiny piece of cartilage. The Clam Chowder was thoroughly unremarkable, and nothing to write home about. I liked the fresh potatoes (not glassy) and I wish it were a bit more clammy. A bit out of left field, the Means of Preservation was fantastic! This cocktail was smooth as silk, and while it doesn't taste boozy, it absolutely is - I was feeling the effects halfway through! It has a light sweetness, and hints of celery and grapefruit (more on the nose than taste). Even if you're not a gin drinker, I wholeheartedly recommend you try this. The service was polite and speedy, though I highly suggest a reservation, especially if you're planning on coming on a weekend night. The vibe inside is modern, warm, and welcoming. Being a seafood, it isn't the cheapest option, but not overpriced in my opinion.

    Key lime pie and mango sorbet
    Nicole B.

    Checked out Dotty's last week for their crab dip but ended up ordering tons of other dishes. Everything we ate was delish! Service was exceptional. We made reservation but still had to wait about 40 mins to be seated. To make up for the wait, the server offered us complimentary app and drinks. The restaurant isn't big but has a raw bar and about 10-12 tables. I recommend mushroom toast, steamed clams and duck leg confit!

    Steak Frites and Heirloom Tomato Salad w/ salmon
    Sydney N.

    Came for a quick weeknight dinner. Cute and small restaurant. Sat on high tops, stool was a little uncomfortable. I love the flowers, candle and pink dinnerware. Perfect for a casual date. The service was fine. Ordered kumamoto and Dixon point oysters, which were sweet and fresh. They have a variety and great descriptions of each oyster. Salmon crudo was overly salted and fish was not fresh, fishy and chewy. The yogurt did not pair well and overall was not good. For drinks we ordered passion fruit margaritas and pineapple daiquiris, which were refreshing. For dinner, I got steak frites. The steak was very dry, bland, and chewy. There was no salt or seasoning and asked for steak sauce to make it better and there was nothing they could offer me. The fries taste like Burger King fries and the salad was barely dressed. Also got heirloom tomato salad with grilled salmon added. My friend liked this. For dessert, we got the warm brownie. Definitely get this if you have a sweet tooth. It was overly sweet, so sharing this is a good idea or maybe get key lime pie instead. Bill was $190 with tip. I didn't feel like this meal was worth that.

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    Excellent food, delicious cocktails and thoughtful staff. This is where you go to feel taken care of.

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    Very good service, very good food, very good atmosphere, very good everything! Best restaurant in Quincy so good!

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    Great place! Oysters freshly shucked next to us at the bar. Good drinks. Excellent burgers. Outstanding service.

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