Stats South Boston

77 Dorchester St.

South Boston.

Atmosphere: Casual

Food: Well done creative sports bar food

Kid Friendly: Not really

Cost: Inexpensive for the area, most dishes were between $8 and $14 dollars

Over the last month I have realized, certain things don't mix well with blogging, like Summer,especially the month of August, or working more than one job....

But the Summer is over, and Lou is making me retire from some of my part time jobs, so now I can update you all with some of the lovely places I have visited recently.

We start with J.A. Stats. This place just opened up about 1/2 a mile from our house, and we couldn't be happier. Southie is not known for it's outstanding restaurants. Sorry Amrheins and Farragut House, I do not include you in comment. When we saw another sports bar was opening, to be honest, we were a little disappointed, but then we decided to check Stats out, and we were pleasantly surprised.

The atmosphere is casual but not too casual that you couldn't hit it up for drinks after work. The space is big and TV's abound, but it isn't horribly loud in here like some sports bars can be. The windows up front also open out to the street.

The menu is what I would say upscale sports bar food. Sure you can get paninis, burgers, sandwiches and pizza's, but they aren't the typical recipes you see in every restaurant around town.

There are small plates that are great for sharing, like these goat cheese stuffed artichoke hearts.
and there are interesting sandwich choices. Lou got this Sesame encrusted tuna with ginger and a side of sweet potato fries.
The sides were one of my favorite parts of the menu. These days a lot of people like to substitute the fries with other choices. Stats gives the choice up front, a side salad, sweet potato fries or regular fries.

I got the salad with my California wrap below. The wrap was done right with just the perfect blend of meat and veggies spread evenly throughout. I don't like a wrap that isn't plentiful or is over powered by one ingredient like the wrap itself.
For drinks we tried the Seasonal Pumpkin Spice beer which was served with a nice sprinkle of cinnamon. It was that little added attention to detail which made a big difference.

Stats uses all Boar's head cold cuts for it's sandwiches. It's most expensive entree is steak tips for $14.95. Not bad at all for a place in the city.

You can tell the owners know their audience.

The only thing which may be a hindrance to Stats' success is the parking. There is none. You can park around the corner off West Broadway in a lot or take your chances on any of the side streets nearby. There is a small lot behind the bar on Dorchester St., but I am not sure it is theirs. Don't let that stop you from going there though. It is a small inconvenience for some really good, inexpensive food. Besides it's football season!