Idle Hour

We've been consistently coming here for over 1.5 years now. This is definitely one of the best restaurants in Quincy and arguably even compared to Boston/Greater Boston. Food is always cooked consistently perfect, drinks are always delicious, and they always make a great mocktail without charging cocktail prices. The rotating appetizer menu is fantastic, the Long Island Duck is a must, and rotating desserts are also always good!

Great local establishment featuring a modern take on American fare. Drinks were complex without being too pricey and all the food I had was great. I really recommend the duck, really neat balance of textures and tastes combined to make quite a delicious dish. The owner was there working himself which is always a great sign and shows their passion and commitment to quality and service. I walked 2 miles to get there and it was definitely worth it, go try it for yourself.

That was our second time there, but we should have been back sooner since 1st time was great. That's a nice atmosphere with great service, all the staff was friendly and always there when we needed. The food is really good like a 4.5, but the highlight are the cocktails. Combining with our 1st visit, we already tried like 4 different options, and they were all amazing. We had the burrito which taste better than it looks, the burger has a sauce that's phenomenal, my wife had Salmon and loved it. We even tried the desserts, which are quite big and could easily be shared. The plantains were delicious with the dulce the leche, while the chocolate is the only dish I'd rate lower than 4. We'll definitely go back, and suggest everyone to give it a try!

Came as a party of 8 and ordered every appetizer dish to share, as well as a few entrees. Everything was delicious! The shishito peppers and deviled eggs were actually spicy, and the Caesar salad nicely dressed! My personal favorites are the salmon tartare, which paired very well with the plantain crisps, and the friend pickles (just like dill chips)! Service was very friendly and fast. I would definitely come back again.

The best possible experience! Went here based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed AT ALL! The grilled broccoli was to die for! Grilled cornbread did not disappoint. At one point I dropped my napkin and quickly picked it up. Within 36 seconds Mat the owner came to bring me a brand new napkin without me asking! Sasha made a special drink for us a rum punch that was not even on the menu. It was amazing. Will definitely be returning! A++++

Amazing spot! Absolutely everything, food and drink, is hand crafted. The flavors they choose are extremely intentional. Their menu is always evolving, but I trust their chef will always have something new and delicious for you to try @amp_eats (instagram and Facebook)

Honestly that duck just blew my mind. Crunchy skin, and the meat was super tender. The gnocchi was another favourite, melted in my mouth.

Super nice little place with great food 👍 We sat at the bar and the bartenders were busy but did a great job attending to us and checking in! Apps were delicious, got the mozzarella stick and the ricotta toast. Food took a little while but they were busy and everything was delicious.

Idle Hour in Quincy is one of those rare gems that nails it in all the ways that matter - great food, incredible drinks, and a little attitude (courtesy of the owner, who's got the lovable jerk thing down to an art - love you, Matt). This place is scratch-made all the way, where each dish satisfies every corner of your soul, whether it's a classic or a new twist on an old favorite. I've never left as a hungry or unsatisfied vegetarian. The staples: deviled eggs (a work of art); crispy brussels sprouts that will leave grumpy children asking for more. They change up the menu a few times, and whatever they've been testing with exits the menu with an ovation. I haven't been to their brunch as often as I wished I had - best darn shakshuka in the state. Yes Matt, your shakshuka is the shit. What else makes the place? The incredible bartenders - Zack, Jose and Erin - always welcoming, funny, and fast with a drink. This is the kind of place where everyone really does know your name (whether you like it or not), and it's got an energy you just can't find in Quincy. From the vibe and décor, selection of music, even the charismatic restrooms - you could tell every corner of this restaurant was crafted with thought, care and experience of their patrons. Even the name of the restaurant is a subtle nod to the favorite pastime of the owners grandmother. Wiith a heavy heart, I'm bummed to say goodbye to this amazing place, but I want to wish the entire crew nothing but the best. Idle Hour, you've earned every bit of love that comes your way. Quincy's not going to be the same without you. Thanks to the amazing crew for all the laughs, great food, and good times and now tears. Here's wishing you the best - cheers!

Very busy on a weekend evening. Definitely expect to wait a little if you don't have a reservation. From our experience, the shared plates were better than the mains. We got the fried pickles, grilled wings, and deviled eggs to start. All were delicious - especially the wings and pickles. I would get these again! For mains, we ordered the autumn gnocchi and the steak frites. The steak was too salty and was doused in butter. The fresh veggies that came with it were great though. The autumn gnocchi was overcooked and quite mushy. The texture was like mashed potatoes. I saw others ordering the burgers, which looked great. I will opt for the burgers next time!

Everything was great! The drinks were really good and the bartender was awesome; very friendly and attentive. The place was busy but we still got great service I loved the community tables in the middle of the restaurant. Great touch.

I absolutely adore ducks, and whenever a restaurant has duck dishes on the menu, it's my top choice. Perfecting duck meat is no easy feat, but the Long Island duck at Idle Hour is simply amazing. The lotus root chips served with the dish are incredibly tasty. I do wish they offered the chips as a standalone appetizer. The service was excellent! I will definitely return and recommend others to give it a try.

Walked in on a Saturday early evening for 3 and sat at the bar. The bartenders were friendly. Scan the QR code for the menu. I got the Quincy Dime with vodka, passion fruit, and blood orange which was good. The cocktails tasted nice. I asked for Tito's specifically in my cocktail. My friend enjoys going here and has visited multiple times.

The place was packed at 8 pm and the bar was buzzing so much it was 5 deep to get to order. Service was as fast as they could go and very pleasant Staff. Nice atmosphere and plenty of tables and bar chairs. Lots of groups talking and all around nice local watering hole for Quincy Center....

What a disappointment. 4 of us came for brunch. It took 20 minutes to get out Bloody Mary's - even though there were only two other people on the restaurant. Two of us ordered the Benedict's and both orders came out with rock hard egg yolks. Another of us ordered shashouka- again with a rock hard egg yolk. Our fourth ordered the frittata and it was completely over cooked and dry. Those of us with the Benedict's sent them back and it took 20 mins for new ones to be delivered. Our server never asked why the frittata wasn't eaten. I will never go back here. We had such high hopes- but were sorely disappointed.

Really impressive on so many levels. My mom and I stopped in after another restaurant she wanted to go to was closed. Lucky us!!! We were attended to at the bar by owner Mat who totally won us both over with his knowledge of the menu items. (We didn't know he was the owner at this point). We ordered two Quincy Dimes and they were expertly made and equally delicious. Really fun for summer and not so potent that they rendered our meals tasteless. Ordered the carnitas - there were two - artfully presented on a freshly pressed tortilla. So good and the perfect amount of food for me. My mom had a porchetta sandwich that she said was excellent accompanied by some seriously delicious and perfectly cooked fries. Overall this was a very memorable meal where many are not. We had a great time admittedly on the early side. Great music and we got there before it was too crowded. Highly recommend for any occasion.

Pretty solid spot in Quincy, just outside Boston. Some great apps (roasted carrots were the highlight as well as brussel sprouts and Korean meatballs), and some not so great apps (green eggs and ham deviled eggs were a little sour and the bread for the whipped ricotta toast should have been toasted. Tasted good but the bread was a bummer). For the mains, I had the salmon and tired my friend's duck and both were excellent. Staff were super nice and engaging. Good spot.

Their House Burger always hits the spot. It's so well seasoned & juicy that you'll keep craving it. Their rotating menu is carefully crafted, and the sugar snap peas were so good - absolutely loved the crispy shallots on top. Bone marrow is pricey for the small amount that you get, but it was so flavorful. Bread on the side was kinda burnt. Overall, pretty darn good food, cute decor, and nice service.

Nice spot. Good food. Small portions. We came here on a Monday for dinner after our fridge broke. There were only a few other people here around 5:30 on a Monday, so our bartender was really attentive. My boyfriend is gluten free, and they had good food options for him. I ordered the short rib gnocchi ($26) and my boyfriend ordered the center cut pork chop ($25). Both dishes were really tasty, but the portions were pretty small. They have a small but nice drink selection, definitely something for everyone. I just got a glass of wine. It's a cozy bar/restaurant. I'm sure it fills up quickly on weekends. But I liked the ambiance and the vibe here. I'll definitely return but maybe just for drinks and apps! There is one hour street parking (8am-6pm) and a parking garage a couple hundred feet away that is $1/hour.

Good burger and cocktails. Sat at the bar, very attentive and friendly bartender. Nice vibe and the music selection was great.

Great drinks! Staff was very friendly! Had some homeless man come and try to take our phones but otherwise we enjoyed it. The food menu didn't look too good. We did get the deviled eggs. I didn't try them but my boyfriend enjoyed them. The basic witch was delicious. The ambiance could have used some more work but we did enjoy it!

So happy we found this amazing gem! Great craft cocktails, farm to table food and super friendly staff. We shared a bunch of appetizers and loved them all, every single thing was made from scratch, highly recommend!

Service is always friendly and attentive. Drinks are delicious and their menu is pretty extensive. Steak frites were cooked to perfection - 10/10. Fried pickles were also notable! Love the spot.

Second visit to Idle Hour, but first review! I appreciate this go-to spot in downtown Quincy. My partner and I ordered a burger w an extra patty, falafel gyro, and fries - TASTE: 5/5 - the burger was the star of the show. There's gotta be something else besides cheddar in there because the cheese, paired w the beef patty, was so rich and indulgent. The falafel was tasty and well balanced w the tzatziki, onion, and watercress greens. Finally, the fries were well seasoned TEXTURE: 4/5 - the burger was thick and juicy, and buns were soft. The falafel wasn't dry, which is always my fear when ordering it out. The fries had a great crisp PRICE: 3/5 - the burger's a little steep at $17 and the side of fries were $7, speaking of which... SERVING SIZE: 3/5 - we were disappointed by the portions for the $7 side. Perhaps it was bc we were a takeout, rather than dine-in, order? To note, we ordered the side of fries without realizing the burger and gyro already both came w fries, so we at least had some reinforcements SERVICE: 3/5 - ordered via the Toast app on a Friday night, which said our order would be ready in 30min. It took maybe 40-45min instead ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - was only inside briefly to pick up, but the interior is definitely cool and vibey. Looking forward to trying drinks here next time TAKEOUT: 5/5 - our food came out in paper-based to-go boxes, and remained warm PARKING: 4/5 - I doubled parked on Hancock St, which can get busy, but there is some street and lot parking available in the surrounding few blocks if you have time to look

Nice ambience and fabulous food! More than just regular pub fare with things like falafel and duck and gyros. Thanks you for offering a delicious menu with variety!

Great time at this restaurant! Heard about it from a friend and decided to come for dinner. The wait staff is very attentive and the service was quick. I appreciated our waitress who took time to explain some menu items and the portion sizing for each. Great location and they play fun music, seating is either at the bar or in a table. For the young crowd who would like fun cocktails, but also they had a wide selection of craft beers. The parking is tricky but was able to find street parking after a brief search. Definitely recommend the crab gnocchi which was a huge portion and tasted great!

Decided to try after a write up in the Ledger. Good food, good service, good music! The hummus app was really good, nice and creamy. Burger was tasty, and juicy! Fries were good too. The sauce on the burger was a bit spicy. Only negative was that it was a little chilly

Played it safe on first visit. Cheeseburger/fries Delicious, juicy, and surprise surprise a little spicy secret sauce Waiters were working hard doing great Table wobbled ?? Got very loud inside but it was a sports type beer place And they took the birthday cake and lit candles and brought to table

(Update) no matter how many nasty comments are left I'm not deleting my post. I see that's a thing Came here on Sunday and it was packed. My friend ordered 2 green tea shots, gin n ginger ale & a tequila And pineapple and it came to $36. I placed the same order with the same lady (blonde hair & bad attitude) and it was magically $46. Perhaps I should've did what this patron did and just make my own drinks at the bar. Well maybe it's because they knew that same overcharging bartender That patron was really bothered anytime anyone tried to order a drink etc, perhaps he could drink his bottle at home where he would be more comfortable. The food menu was skimp so we did not order, but from the sounds of it, it wasn't good anyway Ps parking is shxt so beware

The Secret Breakfast, very true to its name, at brunch is one of the best, most complex bourbon drinks I've ever had, and the Quincy Dime was a delicious brunch or pre-dance winner. The sea bass tartare and the hummus were also the most delicious versions of those options I've encountered. This place is definitively worth its prices.

Best burger in Quincy hands down! Get an egg on it or not, it's great either way. Great cocktails, lovely staff. Can't say enough good things!

stopped in here with my friend on Valentine's day and we loved it here. We sat by the bar and drank espresso martinis. They were delicious. The staff was kind and the ambiance is super cozy. I need to go back. This place was perfect for catching up with a friend.

Don't make the same mistake I did, don't come here with a full stomach. The food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. Not only that, I hear the head chef, Ashley Gaboriault, competed in Beat Bobby Flay, and won! I did partake in some of their delectable cocktails! I went for the Hot Boy Summer and Macho Man. Hot Boy Summer was both spicy and refreshing! Not a combination you see everyday. More than that, it managed to win over someone who is generally not a fan of watermelon. It wasn't very spirit forward, but the spice of the ghost tequila let me know it was wasn't skimped on! The notes of salt and lime elevated this cocktail further. Macho Man was also delicious! It was much more spirit forward, but still brought great flavors to the table. With a gentle level of sweetness and savoriness, this was a delight to sip on. The bartender, Katrina(?) took very good care of me. She made delicious cocktails with almost no wait, and made sure I wasn't sitting there with an empty glass. Mind you, the bar had nary an empty seat! The location is vey clean, modern, casual, and upscale!

This is a great place for casual dining. The food is delicious, menu is on point and the price point is perfect. Expect great ambiance and friendly staff

We had a pleasant outdoor dining experience at Idle Hour on a hot summer evening. The things knocking this down a star are: our tables were wobbly, the service was pretty slow, and the portion size for the gnocchi was tiny. Onto the great things! We loved the way the menu was written. Got a kick out of the cocktail names especially. We started with a Hot Boy Summer and Tell Me I'm Pretty. Both were quite tasty and the colors of the cocktails were reminiscent of summer (light pink and a coral). For starters, we ordered the fried pickles and chicken wings. Absolutely loved both, and I liked how thinly the pickles were sliced (as well as the sauce). For entrees, we ordered the Faroe Island Salmon, Early Summer Salad (with Salmon), Lamb Chops, and Ricotta Gnocchi. The salmon was cooked perfectly -- not too tough but rather just the right amount of tenderness. I wasn't a big fan of the rainbow carrots (personally prefer them cooked softer) nor the string beans, but others at our table did like them. I really enjoyed the potato salad that came with the Lamb Chops as well as the Ricotta Gnocchi dish (I just wish it was a bigger portion!). The dessert (ice cream sandwiches) looked amazing as well, but by the time we were done eating our entrees, it was getting late because the service was taking quite a while and we had to drive back to NYC, so we passed. I would return though when I have more time to spend on a meal!

Chill bartenders good grub colder beer. Wide variety of drafts and also makes a dam good martinu

Delicious food, superb cocktails, and fun ambiance. We are visiting from Colorado and Matt the owner was a great host. We had the deviled eggs, brussel sprouts, wings and tacos. All very good!! We came to Idle Hour based on being noted for cocktails and they exceeded our expectations. Jose is a talented bar tender and made us our favorite craft cocktails, perfectly balanced. When you go, look for the picture of Matt's great grandma and ask him the story behind the restaurant's name. We wish we had Idle Hour back home in our neighborhood!

The food is pretty good here, the lunch menu isn't as expansive as I hoped for. We were able to order drinks off the dinner menu which was great. I got two pieces of pancakes for $9 and our guest got 3 pieces for $13. I enjoyed mines, it was funfetti! How fun! We also tried the deviled eggs which was 4 half slices (so 2 eggs) for $8. It was super hot in the restaurant, not sure if ac was not working or if they had it on a high temperature? I was going to ask the waitress to see if she could do something but didn't want to be a bother so I just drank a lot of h2o. The beer list only had about 5-6 beers listed. I'd come try dinner since it looks like that menu is better in the future if we are in town!

Tragically, this bar is understaffed, with long waits for cocktails, and rude management. Nice location, good staff, suffering from a jerk manager who is more interested in his own megalomaniac issues than either the bar team or the customers. Good luck if you're into this awful environment. M

Just went here for dinner and what a fantastic and delicious place! Really cool vibe and good background music, and fun decor...the food was fantastic too. To drink we had the "Hot Boy Summer" & the "Paint Me Like One Of Your French Girls." Both wee delicious cocktail. The hit boy summer was especially interesting with the Ghost Pepper tequila which added an initial impact of spicy heat, though dissipated quickly so you can enjoy the tequila, watermelon, and lime flavors. For food we ordered the grilled wings which were huge and had a little bit of heat, the deviled eggs (also delicious), and their signature burger with bacon and fried egg added. Everything was so good and flavorful we will be certainly coming back here again. We also had great service from everyone we interacted with!

My boyfriend and I stopped here for a drink and they were playing Family Guy on the TVs at the bar which was already a plus for us lol. Drinks were very good and unique. The dessert was great too!

Food is delicious, great service and a chill vibe. Will definitely be going back again

Went to eat here on a Sunday night (03/26/23). Found street parking right across the restaurant. I imagine that parking might be more difficult at busier times. Walking in, we were greeted by a very nice host and he asked us where we wanted to sit - bar, booth, etc. We chose the booth. My wife ordered the House Burger and fries, I ordered the pork chop (with broccoli rabe and roasted potatoes). Burger was cooked well - juicy and medium rare. Pork chop was cooked well, but its portion size was slightly underwhelming (especially for the over $20 price). Please note that it appears it is a rotating menu as the images of the menu I found on Yelp didn't match what they had on their web site. Go to their web site for the most up to date offerings (although the waiter told us the House Burger is a mainstay on the menu). Waiter was awesome in explaining items he liked on the menu and was very attentive, keeping our water glasses full the entire time. The atmosphere was great. Very cool vibe with fantastic music. Not sure if the genre changes from night to night, but we caught it on a Notorious BIG/Outkast mid-90s hip hop vibe and it was awesome. Also it's an open design and the bar had some of the NCAA March Madness games on, so seat yourself strategically and you can have a view of the TVs. Overall, great experience. Would love to come back here to check out the drink menu on a Friday/Saturday night.

Great atmosphere/vibe. Beautifully crafted drinks and interesting bites. Will return to try more items!

tl;dr: good bartender; uneven food; a little bit cold and noisy; popular with lots of people I'm a big fan of other newer restaurants in Quincy Center and so when my date suggested Idle Hour for an after-work slosh&nosh,* I was all in favor. We got there with reservations around 615 on a Friday but we didn't need them. We snagged two seats at the not-quite-full bar and settled in. It's always exciting to try a new place for the first time, especially one that is well-liked. The bartender was friendly, charming, and good all the while being very busy. We were happy with his drinks and service. Five stars!! The food selection looked great. Lots of clever options. We ordered the pork belly tacos which were basic -- corn tortilla, a slab of roasted pork belly, and a tuft of pickled cabbage -- but very very good. I was thinking, wow! So far, so good..... And then the korean meatballs showed up. They're nicely sized -- like billiard balls -- so you're not thinking you're going to starve to death because you just paid $$$ for ping pong balls. But -- (you knew this was coming -- this isn't a five star review) -- they're covered in a tomato sauce that is supposed to be (one supposes) a variation on gochujang. It's unsubtle ketchup-y while also being very hot, the kind of hot that interferes with pleasure (and I say this as someone who is addicted to hot). The meat is (I'm told) ground beef, but it lacked flavor as though it needed to be cut with seasoning, either another meat or perhaps some salt. So we set them aside... and ordered the burger. It came as requested (med/rare) which is always a good sign! But flavor-wise, it was just ordinary. Pickles and some melted cheese. It needed salt, too. And the fries were almost gummy. We ate a few and took the rest home to throw away. (Don't ask me why we didn't just throw them out there!) The bar seats were comfy, the lights created a nice ambiance. While we were there, the dining room and bar filled to standing-room-only, and the line of people out the door waiting to get in never abated. It's a popular place!! It got so busy that people reached past us to get to the bartender, which is meh. (But it seemed like our seats were the only ones that operated like a pass.) (Oh well.) But the set up of the room -- one big rectangular space with a long bar along one side -- makes it feel colder (metaphorically) and louder (nothing to absorb the sound). It was also literally cold: every time the outer door was opened, we were hit by a cold wind. I might go back and try other things on the menu -- they say it changes -- but I would find warmer seats. *Trademark

Brunch was SLAMMED, and we still got the epitome of friendly and prompt service. The food was salivatingly good; the special sauce that comes on the breakfast sandwich was chef's kiss. The Strawberry Fields Forever cocktail was exquisite. It could've easily been too sweet, but it was balanced perfectly. The vibe was very good, and the staff were personable and funny. Definitely a great place for brunch and dinner/cocktails.

One of my favorites burgers south of Boston and certainly in the Quincy area. Low key, great service at the bar. And the atmosphere is on point as well. Not another restaurant trying to be something in the Boston area, that it's not! Love it!

Amazing cocktails, friendly staff, but the food was quite average. Burrata (5/5) - served with cornbread and blackberry compote. Yummy! Chicken wings (3.5/5) - flavorful, but the chicken wasn't tender. Probably not something I would get again Grilled squash (3.5/5) - some of the pieces of squash on our plate were underdone and hard to eat. Pulled pork sandwich (4/5) - pork wasn't as tender, but it did have a lot of flavor. The fries were perfectly crisp! Sandia (cocktail, 5/5) - amazing cocktail, not too sweet with a touch of heat.

Good vibes, music, food and libations. What more could one ask for? Idle Hour has it all. Apps to share are deeelish. Deviled eggs, mozzie sticks, hummus, sriracha cauliflower and burgers are delicious. Menu changes or rotates but it's all good...more things to try and love! Tried the sesame cauliflower last night and it was whoa. So good! Friends have ordered the steak and have been very happy with it! Throw in some handcrafted cocktails, local beers on draught and some shots of tequila and it's a party! Week after week, we bring new patrons here and they take in the ambiance and good feels and leave happy. The events/parties at Idle Hour are also a fun time! Follow on Instagram or Facebook to see upcoming ones! You won't be disappointed :)

Super bummed out by Idle Hour and it all started with their menu online vs. the menu in person, I don't think the 2 always sync up. The 3 things I wanted that was listed online (chicken tenders, short rib stack, and Bun Cha Meatballs) were all missing from the menu in person. But what I did order was just all really meh to not good. The mozzarella sticks were fine, but definitely was missing salt but I really liked the twist with the risotto on the inside. The calamari was really basic and also missing salt. The carnitas was drier than the Sahara dessert. 100% would not recommend, usually carnitas are soaked in their own juices or they would be in some sauce or even a lime but it was just the tortilla, dry meat, and onions. So many tasty looking things in the pics but none of them offered on the menu...

Great food, service and vibe. Loved the portions and the cocktails are all very fresh and delicious

Great addition to Quincy center! My date and I came in on a Sunday and the place wasn't super busy around 7. We sat at the bar and it was a lovely experience with great drinks. The bartender was also very accommodating since I asked to add an ingredient and take one out of a cocktail on the menu. Service was great! This place is great for a date night :)

Food was meh, service was poor and overpriced....for brunch anyway. We walked in with a reservation but did not need it anyway. We weren't approached for what seemed like a long time, server seemed forgetful and not very helpful.

Great food, and even better service! Went here for brunch in the Fall and had a great experience, would definitely come back.

Servers were kind. Had the tacos & arancini as an app - both slightly overpriced for what was given but decent tasting. Had the clam & yakisoba dish - would not recommend. The clams were very sandy, but I tried to get them down because my social anxiety wouldn't let me send it back. Flavor was flat on the noodles. Ambiance was fine. Dark sports bar vibe. Small seating area.

Great, fresh food and a menu consisting of local/seasonal options. Friendly service. Nice open space.

Cool spot for a late night drink & snackeries. Love the banana leaf wall decor. Got the chicken tenders with house hot, house buffalo and "not ranch" sauces. Very interesting. I liked "Not Ranch" the best. They put a personal twist on our favorite dipperies. Enjoyed a Long Island iced tea. Music was a nice mix. Staff was friendly.