Route 7 Grill
Posted by: Dan Shaw
Posted on: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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This past mother’s day, I was speeding past Route 7 Grill, on my way to Baba Louies for a reliably excellent pizza and salad…when my nine year old pointed out that the place with the cow was OPEN! We’re usually in Great Barrington during the day, and the Grill only does lunch on weekends (at least in the off season). Anyway, we pulled a uie and had a lovely lunch on the back deck, which overlooks a tree farm. The nine year old had baby back ribs, the 14 year old, a burger and I had delicious crab cakes, followed by scallops grilled with their house smoked bacon. The menu is by no means restricted to BBQ. I chatted with the proprietors while my daughters played with their energetic 3 year old son. They are so trying to do the right thing at their restaurant, supporting local farmers wherever possible, hosting a fundraiser to bring organic vegetables into the local schools. I urge everyone to support them (they also have an interesting catering menu) - you’ll be glad you did!
I agree with Noelle. Route 7 is a great place for kids and adults alike. Truly delicious bbq. Any my daughter loves the sides. I only wish the atmosphere was a little cozier. I’m hoping I’ll one day be able to make one of their outdoor bbq fests. The fact that the place sources so much of its food from local growers is a bonus.
I’ll be the third in line to back up Route 7 Grill! I stumbled in one afternoon looking for lunch (incidentally, Noelle, I love Baba Louie’s too, but lament their closing for the afternoon hours) and was overwhelmingly satisfied with their BBQ ribs and sweet potato fries. Service was excellent, and of course the farm-to-table philosophy is one I wholeheartedly support. Anyone who has not tried this place, DO IT soon. You’re sure to include it among your favorites.
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After a day outdoors—swimming and hiking in summer or skiing and snowshoeing in winter—you want serious comfort food, and Route 7 Grill delivers in all seasons. This upscale roadhouse has stunning graphics and a great barbecue menu, and a two sided fireplace that warms up this vast restaurant on chilly evenings. The savory half or full rack of babyback ribs ($16/$24) and succulent brisket ($16) are first rate, and the sides such as roasted beets and mac-and-cheese (most made from locally grown or raised ingredients) are delicious enough to be the main event. And if there’s a wait, nothing’s better than having a draught beer in front of the fireplace.
999 Main Street (Route 7); 413.528.3235
Lunch: Saturday-Sunday, 11:30 - 3
Dinner: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5 -9; Friday - Saturday 5 -10; Sunday 3 - 9
Closed Tuesday
