Help! Dinner near Dedham?

[blintz]

My brother has flown here for a meeting in Dedham. I'm coming from Cambridge to pick him up and take him out for dinner. I'd like to take him somewhere not too fancy, but still a treat. Maybe Italian, Chinese, or American? Any ideas?

[micah]

No one's mentioned the Spring Street Cafe yet. Haven't been, but I've heard it's pretty good.

[eatanddestroy]

I really like Byblos in Norwood!

http://www.eatanddestroy.com/?cat=57

The Himalayan Bistro in West Roxbury is also quite good, but they do not have a liquor license yet.

[lypp]

If you are willing to travel a little bit down Route 1 into Norwood, there are a lot of good choices:

Sky Restaurant http://www.sky-restaurant.com/design/v2/content/norwood/norwood_menu_dinner.html
Bon Caldo http://www.boncaldo.com/menu.php
Golden Abacus (Chinese
)Siam Lotus (Thai) - 500 Providence Highway

There's also a Joe's American Bar and Grill and a Bugaboo Creek in Dedham, both of which are chains but at least better by chain standards.

[trufflehound]

Deli after dark in Dedham Square, across from Isabella's. Deli by day, casual restaurant by night. Pizza, pastas, sandwiches and more. Decent wine list, about 25 beers. Extremely resonable.
I don't know if they have an internet presence. It's the Centre Deli, High St.

[cmd]

Maybe Vintage in West Roxbury? It's not far from Dedham, and would certainly satisfy a meat and potato brother. Steaks (with a side) mostly in the 20s IIRC, with maybe a couple under $20.

Also in W. Roxbury (though I usually get lost--Vintage is right off the VFW so I can find it) is West on Centre. Reasonably priced "new American," plus a more casual menu in the bar.

[blintz]

What town is The Brick House in? I checked out the Isabella's website and you're right--- it's too expensive and too fancy for my mostly meat and potato bro'.

[mabelm4050]

The Brick House is Dedham, but right on the line of West Roxbury. It is practically across the street from McGolf.

I second the recommendation for the Brick House. Only been once but it was great food, service, atmosphere. Reasonable prices. A bit loud maybe, though.

[cheesehead in recovery]

The Brick House on 109/ near corner of VFW Parkway is great.
Had dinner there a few weeks ago...small, quiant, unique italian dishes. We avoid Testas like the plague... its gone so down hill since its under new management. Its a chain like the rest of them now.

Isabella is very good, but very pricy.

[emilief]

Isabellas in Dedham Center almost next to the Dedham Community Theatre is quite good, a little upscale and decent service. Italian food- I belive northern, but also some decent seafood preparations.

[eaf6563]

Vinny Testa's is easy to find and they don't rush you...I enjoyed a 3 hour lunch with my sis awhile back and they never pressured us to move on. Enjoy the visit!