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RESTAURANT: |
ANTHONY'S PIER FOUR |
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LOCATION: |
140 Northern Avenue, Boston |
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DATE: |
October 18, 1998 |
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MEAL: |
Dinner |
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DECOR: |
Nautical |
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BREAD: |
Rolls, Bread Sticks, Bread |
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SALAD: |
Glover House Salad - very fresh, nice dressing |
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APPETIZER: |
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ENTREE: |
Prime Rib ($19.95) - large portion, fairly good flavor, baked potato - very good |
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Fisherman's Platter ($22.95) Sole, Oysters, Monk Fish with French Fries, interesting cole slaw - very good |
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DESSERT: |
Pecan Pie with Ice Cream ($4.95) large piece, excellent |
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OTHER: |
Very attractive setting on the water |
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Oil lamps on each table |
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Attractive tableware (plates, glasses, silverware) |
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Linen tablecloths |
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Wine served in a chilled carafe placed over ice |
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Pepper mill on table |
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Marinated mushrooms and steaming hot popovers served at all tables |
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Slow service for main meal |
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Dress is a little more formal than some restaurants. SOME men had on jackets and ties and SOME women had on nice dresses |
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Plenty of free parking |
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OVERALL:
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A- for the cleanliness of the dining room [the Ladies Room was a mess] and the attractiveness of the experience B+ for the quality of the food and the slow presentation |