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Boston Restaurant Blog -- February, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Sunday Lunch at Nicky's in Wrentham
The Boston's Hidden Restaurants site is nearly six years old now, but there are still a number of restaurants that I haven't been back to since the site first got going. And one of those places is a family-friendly spot in Wrentham called Nicky's, which I had probably last been to about ten years ago. Before returning last weekend, what I had recalled of Nicky's was a comfortable, low-key restaurant with cheap and hearty comfort food, and my recent visit to the place surely didn't do anything to change that memory.
Nicky's is located a short distance west of Wrentham Center on Route 140 (across from Lake Archer). It feels like it is in the middle of nowhere, giving it the overall vibe of a classic roadside restaurant. The interior of Nicky's has a counter section (with seats) by the front entrance and two partitioned dining areas with the one furthest to the left being more bright and cheery, thanks to light coming in from the windows. An outdoor patio that is used during the warmer months sits off to the left of the restaurant.
A number of us went to Nicky's on my most recent trip, with all kinds of items being ordered. Some highlights included a clam chowder that was not overly rich (thanks to the thin broth) and had a lot of clams; a turkey dinner that had all white meat (on request) and came with a deliciously clumpy stuffing and creamy mashed potatoes; an outstanding baked haddock that was flaky and had no waste to it; a classic raspberry lime rickey that had a perfect mix of sweet and tangy flavors; and a homemade blueberry pie that was substantial enough to be a meal in itself. There were a few low points, however, including an overly salty and thin beef vegetable soup that had rather mushy veggies, and a grapenut pudding that was perhaps a tad too sweet and much too watery (the bottom half of the serving bowl was all water). Prices were more than reasonable, and service was prompt, efficient, and friendly.
Overall, our visit to Nicky's was a satisfying one; if the restaurant were closer to Boston, I would probably go there more often, but ten years between visits does seem a bit excessive. My guess is, I'll be back well before the year 2020, and with a little luck, maybe even sometime this year.
For those who want the address for Nicky's, here it is: Nicky's, 460 Franklin Street, Wrentham, MA 02093. The phone number is (508) 384-8283.
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Posted by MH, Boston's Hidden Restaurants, on February 3, 2010.
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