....Address: 469 Blue Hill Avenue ....Phone: (617) 427-7899 ....Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 4) ....Hours: Tues-Fri, 6a - 2p ................Sat, 7a - 2p ................Sun, 7a -3p (breakfast) ....Prices: average $5 - $8 ....Handicapped access: yes

Keith's Place Restaurant and Catering, situated in the heart of the Grove Hall section of Dorchester has become a warm and cozy place for friends and loved ones to gather over a scrumptious home cooked meal. Keith's Place, which has become nationally acclaimed for specialties such as Sweet Potato Pancakes and their one-of-a-kind Omelets was one of the original businesses that ignited the rebirth of Grove Hall over five years ago.

The owner, Cheryl Straughter started her restaurant eight years ago in a small storefront on Blue Hill Avenue just down the street from her current location. She named the restaurant after her son Keith, and as a result of it's growth, obtained the current, larger location at 469 Blue Hill Avenue. Today, Keith's Place is the only full-service restaurant in Grove Hall.

Stop in for lunch on any given day and experience such lunch favorites as Golden Fried Catfish, a Hot Stuffed Shrimp Wrap or Bar-B-Que Beef Ribs with sides of Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens, and a homemade buttermilk biscuit. Wash it all down with the house specialty, a cool refreshing "Keith's Krush", and finish the meal with a slice of delightful Sweet Potato Pie.

Don't miss the wonderful Sunday Brunch, which features an assortment of Cheryl's specials, some of which have included Southern Fried Porgies, Banana Pecan Pancakes, the Ultimate Veggie Omelet, Wild Blueberry French Toast, Cajun Salmon Cakes, homemade Fish Hash and "Sizzlin" Sirloin Steak Tips. Brunch has become so popular you'll have to get there early or wait in line for a table.

Make sure you stop by and bring your friends for the good Old Fashioned Southern "Fish Fry" for lunch every Friday. Because Keith's uses only fresh fish, the menu changes each week with the market. Past offerings have included Porgies, Catfish, Whiting, Bass, Croakers, Red Snapper, Haddock, Corn-on-the-cob, Fried Okra and Hushpuppies.

The Summer Jazz and Fish Fry event on Friday nights was very successful this year. The shows featured local talent and were held outside in the park beside the restaurant. The Fish Fry ran from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. If you missed it this year, you'll have a chance to enjoy it when it starts again next summer. Cheryl would like to thank all of you who participated.

Keith's Place also provides catering services for functions such as business meetings, weddings, birthday parties, dinner parties and various other events. Their catering talents have provided services ranging from a private reception for the Mayor's office to dinner for celebrity Kirk Franklin. Please note that Keith's Place serves no Pork Products.

Keith's Place received the prestigious Phantom Gourmet's Hidden Jewel Award in March of this year and was also featured on Channel 5's evening edition of Chronicle as one of the Best Local Restaurants around New England.

As Cheryl like's to say, "Come in with an Appetite, and Leave with a Smile".

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Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday - 6:30am to 2:00pm, Saturdays - 7:00am to 2:00pm, Sundays 7:00am to 3:00pm (breakfast only).

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