South of Boston Restaurant Deals Round-up September 23rd 2016
If you’re finding it hard to stay under budget because of the high cost of eating out on the South Shore take advantage of these dinning deals  that can help you score a great deal on that next meal out.
Abington
Japanese and Chinese Fusion at Omoto Garden
Omoto Garden brings a bit of international flair to Abington with its spread of Japanese and Chinese fusion cuisine. In addition to sashimi, sushi rolls, and noodle dishes, chefs craft a number of house specials. They combine shrimp and scallops in a spicy brown sauce to create an entree dubbed the Imperial Couple, and they deep-fry slices of tender steak to create a crispy beef dish. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, Omoto surrounds these feasts with a karaoke chorus, as patrons belt out popular songs and sign autographs for their invisible fans.
Two Hours of Billiards for Four People with Optional Pizza and Chicken Tenders at Stix & Stones
At Stix & Stones, pool tables take center stageâyou can show off your billiard skills during the 8-ball and 9-ball tournaments that take place every Sunday at this Abington bar. But the food is a nice side dish to the competition, as the kitchen cooks juicy burgers, crispy french fries, meatball subs, and more. After sinking the eight ball, players can refuel with a cold pint of beer or a glass of wine while watching sports or Extreme Knitting on TV.
Braintree
$27 for $40 Worth of Italian Dinner for Two at Campanale’s Restaurant
If its name doesn’t tip them off, visitors to Campanale’s Restaurant need only glance at the menu to realize this place is Italian to its core. More than 10 specialty pizzas take up but a small slice of real estate on the menu and include the chicken fradiavlo loaded with hot cherry peppers and onions. The rest of the menu features familiar Italian favorites, including marsala and parmigiana, alongside dishes that are a bit harder to come by such as grilled swordfish and sirloin pizziolaâa 16-ounce sirloin topped with mozzarella and spicy marinara sauce. For added convenience, Campanale’s also has a gluten-free spread packed with many of its regular dishes.
Hingham
$15 for $30 Worth of Asian Fusion Cuisine at Gourmet Garden Restaurant
As the chefs at Gourmet Garden Restaurant prepare a sweeping variety of Asian fusion dishes, they do so with an eye toward nutrition. When they crack open the pantry, they reach for whole, natural ingredients rather than MSG or trans fats. For instance, chefs complete sushi rolls with sugar-free akai rice that contains 56 times the fiber content of regular rice or standard tissue boxes. They also accommodate dietary restrictions by eliminating gluten, oil, and sauces from select dishes.
Plymouth
Brazilian Steak-House Cuisine at Rio’s Steak House (Up to 42% Off)
Diners can load up their plates with cold and hot sides from the buffet table. Then, they choose their drink from a full menu of juices. After theyâre seated, waiters come around with different styles of meat on skewers and shave off unlimited portions of bacon-wrapped steak, lamb, chicken sausage, and fruity slices of grilled cinnamon-sugar pineapple directly onto plate
$20 for $30 Worth of Upscale Italian-American Food for Dinner at Martinis Bar and Grill
Chattering TVs above the bar, the occasional visiting DJ, and trivia nights. They can all distract from food, but there will still undoubtedly be patrons at Martinis Bar and Grill totally focused on plates of Italian food and burgers. Thatâs all augmented by an array of beers and cocktails, which help encourage dancing and lively conversation.
Quincy
$14 for $25 Worth of Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, and Drinks at Fuji 1546 Restaurant & Bar
Eclectic, Japanese-inspired dishes such as cheesesteak maki and filet mignon in housemade lime-soy marinade
$14 for $25 Worth of Japanese Cuisine at Shabu Restaurant
At Shabu Restaurant, diners take dinner preparation into their own hands, creating edible masterpieces of Japanese cuisine with little more than a bubbling soup pot and platters of shiitake mushrooms, vermicelli noodles, morsels of tender steak, fish cakes, and squid. Within the cozy 50-seat dining room, glowing cylindrical chandeliers cast light on sleek ecru furniture and lavender-tinged orchids, while simmering vessels offer up the savory scents of MSG-free broth. In the outdoor Japanese garden, guests sip wine and sake amid the sounds of rustling bamboo leaves, burbling water, and a Japanese deer scare chasing away skittish dumpling thieves.
Pub Grub at Iron Furnace (50% Off).
32 HD TVs, live music events, and hearty pub food fuel the fun, casual environment at Iron Furnace. Patrons can settle into a shiny black booth or grab a seat at the bar to enjoy everything from macaroni and cheese served in a sizzling cast iron skillet to a burger piled high with jalapeño bacon, Red Dragon cheddar, and caramelized onions. Depending on the day, comedy shows, karaoke, or team trivia nights keep guests entertained between bites, but they can always count on catching the big game.
Cafe Food for Two or More at Quincy Cafe
Quincy Cafe isn’t flashy. On the brick wall behind the counter, just above the coffeemakers, a mural-of-sorts written in chalk reminds visitors of why they’re there: pancakes, tacos, burgers, salads. Outside, simply a few handwritten signs in the window serve as the only clues as to what awaits inside, where diners gather around comforting breakfast and lunch dishes seven days per week. The cafe’s peaceful atmosphere, free of robots screaming, “DEALS, DEALS, DEALS!”, makes it an ideal gathering site for families and friends.
Pub Food for Two or Four or More at Kelly’s Cellar
Kelly’s Cellar, located just steps from the Quincy Center station, provides visitors with a taste of the Irish life. In addition to its 20 TVs, the restaurant entertains imbibers with attractions every night of the week, including trivia and live Irish music.
Weymouth Dining Deals
Chinese Food at Cathay Center (Up to 38% Off).
There always seems to be something going on at Cathay Center. Some nights, guests are belting out karaoke songs, and other nights, they’re racking up high scores on Wii video games. The main reason people flock to this popular local hangout, though, is the Chinese food. The menu is as long as it is diverse, and it even features an array of lighter options.
Thai Cuisine at Siam First (Up to 40% Off)
Clad in a red cap and a white uniform, Siam Firstâs Chef Derm traces the surface of ginger root, lemongrass, and a chili pepper, expounding upon their health benefits on TV Diner. Ginger root is good for heartburn, and chili pepper helps digestion, he remarks, before showing his Thai twist on a New England favoriteâMaine lobster.
$12 for $20 Worth of Dinner for Two or More at Memphis Joe’s Barbecue
Memphis Joe’s Barbecue pays homage to the Southern culinary scene with a menu of dry-rubbed ribs, Texas-style beef brisket, fried catfish, and North Carolinaâstyle pulled pork. The chefs whip up seven sauces that blanket smoked and fried wings, including a sweet honey-and-dijon barbecue dressing and a mix of banana peppers and balsamic vinaigrette. Original creations from the kitchen range from pulled-pork mac and cheese to deep-fried chicken paired with mashed potatoes and a Belgian waffle drowning in a spicy maple syrup.