664342 Tue Nov 03 08:20:04 -0800 2009 6 12 Boston Area 0 5151864 I have a friend in town for just one night for business, he's staying by the airport and I was planning to meet him for dinner and a few drinks somewhere out on Rt. 1 (in the Kowloon area of Rt. 1, preferably - but not at the Kowloon, as I would like to sleep tonight). Any thoughts, recommendations, ideas? I know it won't be anything great...but is there somewhere decent? Tue Nov 03 08:20:04 -0800 2009 1121368 bradlohaus4life 1 5151903 Some may disagree, but I have had good luck at Jimmys Steerhosue in Saugus ( Rte 1 north, just before you get to Lynnfield). I enjoy their crabmeat pie, and their rice is wonderful- creamy with spinach- more like a risotto than plain rice. I think the secret is lots of butter. The prices are great, too. Tue Nov 03 08:34:56 -0800 2009 5151864 11057 macca 2 5151935 I would also recommend Jimmy's - their prime rib and broiled scallops are really good. Other options would be Out of Asia or Angela's for pizza - my husband and I always split a half bacon half mushrooms and eggplant - yum! Tue Nov 03 08:45:44 -0800 2009 5151903 122013 lulu806 3 5156498 I have been to Jimmy's several times and I highly recommend it. I also like the Border Cafe just after the Kowloon. ( they moved) They make the best margaritas.... yummm!!! Wed Nov 04 15:57:41 -0800 2009 5151935 230295 scottdrums 1 5151956 How about the Midwest Grill? Tue Nov 03 08:54:03 -0800 2009 5151864 269732 andieb 1 5153393 The first few off the top of my head that aren't Kowloon: Border Cafe Hilltop Hooters Polcaris The 99 Jimmys Out of Asia Continental If you go a little further up into Lynnfield I'd go to Brothers Kouzina. A cool,quiet little bar area and great greek food. That would be my choice. Good luck. Tue Nov 03 15:53:24 -0800 2009 5151864 278138 hhookk 1 5153768 I know others disagree, but we had a very nice dinner at the Mt. Vernon at the Ship last week. My steak and my friend's prime rib were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. There were warm popovers and the creme brulee was perfect. One tiny quibble was the small salad with a 50 cent surcharge for a tiny cup of blue cheese dressing. The salad was fresh and had a nice variety of lettuces though. Tue Nov 03 18:23:53 -0800 2009 5151864 15882 PrincessBakesALot