Kelly's Roast Beef

WENDY AND TOM DINE OUT

Kelly's literature boasts, "On July, 3, 1951, Raymond E. Carey, Jr., Restaurant Manager, and Frank V. McCarthy, Chef, combined talents to create a food establishment that would offer customers a whole lot more. Their philosophy for this enterprising venture was to work hard, provide the finest quality food, cook to order, give generous portions and all at a fair price.

On a hot (95º) summer's day, two large roast beefs were cooked on rotisseries, sliced, and piled high on a sandwich roll. Before that time, no one had ever heard of serving such a sandwich. This innovative team was responsible for the introduction of "The Original Roast Beef Sandwich".

The dedicated duo continued to pursue this success with diligence and perseverance. Soon, the lines of customers confirmed Kelly's reputation for true value. Together, these two men formed a dynasty in the world of roast beef and seafood.

Today, Kelly's is still a family owned and operated business that continues the original philosophy of the founders. We're working 363 days a year to provide our valued customers with consistent standards they have come to expect over the years. We're dedicated to their satisfaction and thank them for their patronage."

That may all be true, but the food at this restaurant is marginal at best. The decor is attractive cafeteria and includes colorful carousel horses and a lovely circular aquarium in the center of the eatery. It is a clean and tidy place to dine, but it attractive looks cannot outweigh the fact that the prices are not that inexpensive and the value for the money is poor. We do, however, like its address!

See their menu at: http://www.kellysroastbeef.com/Menu.htm

RESTAURANT:

KELLY'S ROAST BEEF

2 Underprice Way, Natick, MA (next to Jordan's Furniture)

DATE:

May 2003

MEAL:

Dinner

BREAD:

SALAD:

APPETIZER:

Clam Chowder ($3.50/cup) Poor - thin and full of potatoes

ENTREE:

Fish and Chips ($8.50) Terrible! - Thick pieces of dark, oily fish that was fried with a heavy batter, almost inedible, French Fries were thin cut and very good and onion rings were very good, in fact, they were the best item ordered.

Fried Clam Platter ($14.95) Adequate but not as good as many other places for the same price, batter was heavy

Cheese Fries ($4.95 ) a combination of French Fries, bacon bits, and cheese - poor - soggy and limp, needed to be reheated

Roast Beef Sandwich ($5.95 for 9 oz.) Marginal! If it had looked like the picture, it would have been good. There was plenty of meat but it had little taste and was not rare enough. The roll was somewhat dry.

DESSERT:

OTHER:

Parking in a large lot

Dress is casual

Child friendly

All the counter help was disinterested and expended minimal effort to present the meals

OVERALL:

C-

This is one of the worst places we have eaten in. It is attractive, clean, and a bit stark in decor, but the food quality does not justify returning here again.

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RESTAURANT:	KELLY'S ROAST BEEF
	2 Underprice Way, Natick, MA (next to Jordan's Furniture)
DATE:	May 2003
MEAL:	Dinner
BREAD:

SALAD:
APPETIZER:	Clam Chowder ($3.50/cup) Poor - thin and full of potatoes
ENTREE:	Fish and Chips ($8.50) Terrible! - Thick pieces of dark, oily fish that was fried with a heavy batter, almost inedible, French Fries were thin cut and very good and onion rings were very good, in fact, they were the best item ordered.
	Fried Clam Platter ($14.95) Adequate but not as good as many other places for the same price, batter was heavy
	Cheese Fries ($4.95 ) a combination of French Fries, bacon bits, and cheese - poor - soggy and limp, needed to be reheated
	Roast Beef Sandwich ($5.95 for 9 oz.) Marginal! If it had looked like the picture, it would have been good. There was plenty of meat but it had little taste and was not rare enough. The roll was somewhat dry.
DESSERT:
OTHER:	Parking in a large lot
	Dress is casual
	Child friendly
	All the counter help was disinterested and expended minimal effort to present the meals

OVERALL:	C- This is one of the worst places we have eaten in. It is attractive, clean, and a bit stark in decor, but the food quality does not justify returning here again.