I’ve been told by many people that I must try Fat Cat over in Quincy Center. Yesterday I finally listened to them and dined at the local legend. Truth is I have actually tried to go twice before but the wait was over an hour both times so I had gone else where, please note it was a Friday night both times. This time I opted for lunch time on a Saturday, much better choice!

When we arrived there we were seated right away and most tables were still empty. Since it was past noon we ordered some drinks, their beer list is huge and filled with your typical picks along with some local and unique beers you don’t see to many places. The menu looked amazing but I already knew what I needed to try – lobster mac & cheese! Everyone who told me to go to this hot spot also raved about this mac & cheese. It arrived and was huge! The plate was topped with tomatoes & a nice crisp cheese layer. Looked delicious! And with my first bite I fell in love! Every bite had the right amount of cheese, noodles and lobster. Oh the lobster is also huge chunks, no skimping at this place. I had enough left over to feed me for about 3 more meals, so it’s completely worth its price!

As we were eating we could see the place really fill up. Even though we were coming to and end with our meal and just ordering drinks, there was no rush from our server. I was impressed with this because usually with a small joint that like you’d expect to be rushed out so they could seat more.

So some tips for visiting the Fat Cat, if you go on a hot date night like Friday or Saturday expect to be waiting for your table and grabbing a drink at the bar. They do not take reservations, but call if you have a large party – maybe they’ll take that? If you’re just dying to go like myself, opt for lunch time on a weekend because there was no wait!

Location: 24 Chestnut Street, Quincy MA