The Townshend

Name: The Townshend
Address: 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, United States, 02169
Telephone: (617) 481-9694
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

375 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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The Townshend in Historic Quincy Center is an Independant American Tavern that offers a laid-back experience with high end standards. Diners can enjoy seasonally changing meals at brunch, lunch or dinner.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 481-9694
Website
http://www.thetownshend.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Catering
Reach out directly to Emily@thetownshend.com
Private party facilities
Our space can accommodate up to 45 guests for a seated meal, with room for plenty more for a standing reception. Please let us know how we could help you better plan your next event. We look forward to working with you.

Location
1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169
Neighbourhood
Quincy
Parking Details
Free parking after 4:30 in the Coddington Hall parking lot, located across from the Crane Library next to the Amelia apartment building. Garage parking is attached in the Presidents' Place Garage, accessible from Saville Ave with validation for $5 parking after 5pm. Street parking is available along Hancock Street and Coddington Street.
Public Transit
Quincy Center - MBTA Red Line & Commuter Rail
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Marinated OlivesUS$5.00
Citrus Zest, Thyme, Coriander
Spiced NutsUS$5.00
Roasted with Cumin & Cayenne
House Dips
(Choose 1) - French Onion Dip - Pimento Cheese - Whipped Feta - Old Bay Crab Dip
- With House Made ChipsUS$7.00
- With Country SourdoughUS$9.00
Rosemary FriesUS$9.00
House Aioli
Hand-Rolled AranciniUS$9.00
Three Cheese, Marinara

Starters

"Long Cook" CauliflowerUS$9.00
Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, Italian Vinaigrette
Cheesy Baked BrocolliUS$9.00
Cabot Cheese Sauce, Bread Crumbs
Double Down PotatoesUS$9.00
Lemon-Parmesan Aioli
Roasted Baby BeetsUS$11.00
Walnut Pesto, Mascarpone
Fried Brussels SproutsUS$11.00
Smokey Secrets, Crispy Garlic
Fall Harvest SaladUS$11.00
Organic Greens, Apple, Squash, Ricotta, Spiced Walnuts, Cider Vinaigrette
Point Judith CalamariUS$12.00
With Pickled Peppers, Fried Onions & Spicy Aioli
Steak Tartare*US$12.00
Classic Preparation, Parmesan Aioli, Served with House Chips
Chicharron ColombianoUS$13.00
Red Onion, Jalapeño, Crispy Garlic, Chimichurri
Gambas Rojo*US$13.00
Adobo Marinated Shrimp, Chili Threads, Crispy Garlic
Moules Marinieres*US$14.00
P.E.I. Mussels, Leeks, Garlic, White Wine, Butter
Roasted Bone Marrow*US$14.00
Sherry-Garlic, Squash Pickled Red Onion, Marrow Toast
Local BurrataUS$13.00
La Quercia Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Marcona Almonds, Grilled Foccacia

Mains

Townshend Burger*US$16.00
Cheddar, Bacon, House Aioli Served with Rosemary Frites
Roasted Pork Loin*US$26.00
Sweet Potato, Grilled Radicchio, Braised Kale, Pecans, Mustard Jus
Faroe Island Salmon*US$27.00
Smashed Potatoes, Apple, Bacon, Celery, Hollandaise
"Loaded" Mac N' CheeseUS$21.00
Cabot Clothbound "Velveeta", Chicken, Bacon, Broccoli
Scratch BologneseUS$26.00
"Auntie Dalie's" Mafaldine Pasta, Parmesan
Chicken Under a Brick*US$28.00
Giannone Chicken, Butternut Squash & Fontina Risotto, Sage Brown Butter
Gulf of Maine Hake*US$26.00
Wild Rice, Fall Chowder, Squash, Cranberry
8 Oz. Angus Hanger Steak*US$29.00
Buttermilk Garlic Mash, Wilted Spinach, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, Cipollini Onions, Marchand de Vin

What 375 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

375 Reviews

K
Kristyn
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, wonderful service, and a cozy ambiance!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at The Townshend was amazing, as usual. The staff is always courteous and helpful. Drinks are always on point and the food is outstanding every single time. Great restaurant!
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ChrisM
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
Good food, wine and service
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed our outing to celebrate a birthday. One of us was very late and the server was quite understanding. All entrees, chicken under brick and salmon, were delicious. Nice selection of wines and great olive lemon cake - a wonderful and fairly unique dessert.
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SeaSideTomato
Greater Boston
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
As always, food delicious, served by friendly folks who aim to please.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bourbon julius forever
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janetg
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
varied menu good variety of starters meal excellent
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KarenK
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
This restaurant never disappoints--go there!! Staff provides excellent service.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jack served us and our entire experience was fantastic. Excellent food, terrific service. The food was organic, farm fresh and well prepared. I had the Brussel Sprouts and the fresh salmon which was prepared seared and was fantastic. LOVED this place...
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TimE
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fun. Palmer knows his wine as well as any sommelier. Love going here.
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ellaf
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service from the host seating us to the waitress and food runners. Very pleasant people and overall dining experience
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Townshend is a very unique restaurant. Great food great service.
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morah
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was very impressed with the service. I had a baby and they were very understanding about the mess. Everyone was so friendly the food was great it’s a cute little place. We picked it because I had friends coming from all over. It’s a great meet up spot
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FredD
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful evening at the Townshend. It was quiet, the service was perfect, the food was delicious, and the music was great. Looking forward to going back again! Thanks!
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SeaSideTomato
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great Date-night dinner. Service is top notch--professional, friendly and concerned for one's needs--but not intrusive. Scratch kitchen that makes it's own kimchee, bread and everything else. I loves me some "homemade" but cannot do it all myself-- so glad to have this level of dining in Quincy, close to home. It is more for a nice evening out over a quick dinner after work for us and our budget--but glad to spend our dining time and money there when we can!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food is always good and the staff very friendly.
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TheBostonCrab
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing every time. Food, service & drinks are always top notch
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unscathe
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and awesome staff
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience3
I ordered the Grilled Chicken Torta which was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the rosemary fries which smelled about as great as they tasted. The service was efficient, the noise level low through a less-congested visit. Lastly, the iced tea, using bergamot, was unique and refreshing. Worth the trip. The negative: they only validate parking in the evening, thus you will be stuck with the parking bill at the garage, otherwise. Visit the National Park visitor center adjacent for a quick bit of history and parking validation.
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Jpmom
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had New Year’s Eve dinner here two years in a row now. Opted for early dinner time and had our 11yo and 8yo though have dined here as a couple other times too. Food is always fantastic and creative. Staff always friendly and professional. Very fun personalities on this New Year’s Eve. I always tell people abt this gem of a restaurant, though don’t want it to be so crowded because we like it so much!
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DonnaH
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was awesome!!!
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leasieB
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best brunch EVER! The chicken and waffles were perfect!!! yummy!
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Phil
Greater Boston
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Shrimp and grits followed by glazed salmon over baby potatoes were both exceptional. A must try dining experience.
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Ayalgr123
Greater Boston
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was great! The server was able to explain dishes and answer questions. The cocktails were also great. The food was very good but the portions are on the smaller than expected. Cocktail prices were reasonable but the food prices were high for the portion size.
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jsg1
Greater Boston
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
Lamb shank was fabulous. Chicken under a brick was very good. Burger was good. Server was ok, but efficient. Other staff were terrific.
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FFabre
New York Area
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were wonderfully friendly and accommodating! I love the ambiance and general vibe of this restaurant and it is in a wonderful location! I had the Smoked Salmon Benedict with my mimosa and I loved them. I will definitely return to this restaurant for brunch
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NicoleP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
Went for brunch and it was delicious! Had a reunion with some friends and we had a lot to catch up about, so it was nice that the staff didn’t make us feel rushed. The space was small and quiet. Quaint and charming decor. Would definitely recommend for brunch or lunch.
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VijuA
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was phenomenal and it was where I met an amazing woman. So clearly the best experience ever. 🤣
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MelissaC
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chicken and waffles with the spiced maple syrup were magnifique
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ChristineD
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals I've ever had and wonderful service. We sampled several appetizers -- each one better than the next, following by Chicken Under A Brick (outstanding with butternut squash risotto!). A very talented chef. We are looking forward to returning soon....
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foxy
Greater Boston
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Both food and service was exceptional- can’t wait to return.
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DonnaP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
best restaurant in quincy. quality and service of a boston eatery at far more reasonable prices.
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noname
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was eclectic and extremely good. Interesting ingredients that worked well together. The service was outstanding without being annoying.
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LaMo23
Greater Boston
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and real cool vibe
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Jeanne12
Greater Boston
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Small, intimate place in the heart of Quincy with very good food and service. It’s known for great calamari and the flat iron steak is done to perfection! It’s located street level of a large building that corners Hancock St which you can enter from as opposed to google maps direction that sends you down the side street. (Confusing).
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fabulous!
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DrewG
Greater Boston
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love coming here. Best restaurant in Quincy.
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MicheleR
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. We had the haddock special and a huge cheeseburger. Great rosemary fries. The service was great. Owner (I think) offered to move us away from door since it was chilly. So accommodating. The music was a little loud however we could still have a conversation. I like the intimacy of the restaurant and the "vibe." I recommend a reservation.
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HubHauteCuisiniere
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful menu, well executed. Excellent cocktails. Love that this is my neighborhood place but a reason to come visit our great city.
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1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Quincy
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Free parking after 4:30 in the Coddington Hall parking lot, located across from the Crane Library next to the Amelia apartment building. Garage parking is attached in the Presidents' Place Garage, accessible from Saville Ave with validation for $5 parking after 5pm. Street parking is available along Hancock Street and Coddington Street.
Public Transit
Quincy Center - MBTA Red Line & Commuter Rail
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thetownshend.com/
Phone number
(617) 481-9694
Catering
Reach out directly to Emily@thetownshend.com
Private party facilities
Our space can accommodate up to 45 guests for a seated meal, with room for plenty more for a standing reception. Please let us know how we could help you better plan your next event. We look forward to working with you.

The Townshend

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Snacks

Marinated OlivesUS$5.00

Spiced NutsUS$5.00

House Dips

Rosemary FriesUS$9.00

Hand-Rolled AranciniUS$9.00

Starters

"Long Cook" CauliflowerUS$9.00

Cheesy Baked BrocolliUS$9.00

Double Down PotatoesUS$9.00

Roasted Baby BeetsUS$11.00

Fried Brussels SproutsUS$11.00

Fall Harvest SaladUS$11.00

Point Judith CalamariUS$12.00

Steak Tartare*US$12.00

Chicharron ColombianoUS$13.00

Gambas Rojo*US$13.00

Moules Marinieres*US$14.00

Roasted Bone Marrow*US$14.00

Local BurrataUS$13.00

Mains

Townshend Burger*US$16.00

Roasted Pork Loin*US$26.00

Faroe Island Salmon*US$27.00

"Loaded" Mac N' CheeseUS$21.00

Scratch BologneseUS$26.00

Chicken Under a Brick*US$28.00

Gulf of Maine Hake*US$26.00

8 Oz. Angus Hanger Steak*US$29.00

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