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WENDY AND TOM DINE OUT

Rockport is definitely a tourist attraction, and it demands tourist prices! All of the restaurants are a bit pricey and the Blacksmith Shop restaurant is no exception. Luckily, the day we were there, one of the daily specials was twin lobsters for $19.99, instead of its usual price of $26.99. There are several other daily specials to choose from. Other regularly priced entrees include: Fried Clams ($19), Fisherman's Platter ($29), Yellow Fin Tuna ($27), and Baked Stuffed Lobster ($32). Also on the menu are a sirloin strip, a chicken dish, lamb, as well as some salads (Cobb $10). All the yummy sounding desserts are either $7 or $8. The restaurant is bright, airy and simple. It has a windowed wall with a scenic view of the water and motif #1. Tables are covered with fabric tablecloths, which are then covered with a sheet of glass. The tableware is attractive and everything is spotless. This is one of the few restaurants that we have been to in Rockport that leaves ample space between tables. This is definitely a place to find an unhurried meal, pleasant surroundings, and excellent service.

RESTAURANT:

THE BLACKSMITH SHOP

ADDRESS:

23 Mount Pleasant street, Rockport, MA

DATE:

July 28, 2001

MEAL:

Lunch

BREAD:

SALAD:

APPETIZER:

ENTREE:

Twin Lobsters ($19.99) Excellent - The lobsters were cooked perfectly and served steaming hot. Their tails had been split down the center for easy eating and the claws had been cracked. The bliss potatoes were very nice and the corn was tasty.

Haddock Sandwich ($13.00, a special of the day) Good - Served on a huge floury Kaiser roll. The roll was huge, but another type of roll might have been a better choice. The French Fries were "average" and the fish was fine.

DESSERT:

OTHER:

Parking is difficult but there is a shuttle bus available from outside of town to the center of town

Very casual attire - shorts are acceptable

Separate bar area

OVERALL:

This is a tough one to rate. While the lobster was excellent, the haddock sandwich was only average. On the other hand, the total experience rates very high. It is certainly the nicest restaurant that we have eaten in in Rockport, but we haven't tried them all. So, as a compromise:

A - lobster meal

B - haddock

A- total experience

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RESTAURANT:	THE BLACKSMITH SHOP
ADDRESS:	23 Mount Pleasant street, Rockport, MA
DATE:	July 28, 2001
MEAL:	Lunch
BREAD:

SALAD:
APPETIZER:

ENTREE:	Twin Lobsters ($19.99) Excellent - The lobsters were cooked perfectly and served steaming hot. Their tails had been split down the center for easy eating and the claws had been cracked. The bliss potatoes were very nice and the corn was tasty.
	Haddock Sandwich ($13.00, a special of the day) Good - Served on a huge floury Kaiser roll. The roll was huge, but another type of roll might have been a better choice. The French Fries were "average" and the fish was fine.

DESSERT:
OTHER:	Parking is difficult but there is a shuttle bus available from outside of town to the center of town
	Very casual attire - shorts are acceptable
	Separate bar area




OVERALL:	This is a tough one to rate. While the lobster was excellent, the haddock sandwich was only average. On the other hand, the total experience rates very high. It is certainly the nicest restaurant that we have eaten in in Rockport, but we haven't tried them all. So, as a compromise: A - lobster meal B - haddock A- total experience