Lock 50 is a stellar operation from start to finish.
That's an achievement any time, but especially amid all the rules and hassles of the pandemic. This restaurant nails it.
We wanted to get together for a pleasant, safe family lunch on a weekend when...winter weather had begun. No easy matter in 2020.
Finding outdoor dining in New England on a colder-than-normal November day is tough, but we'd heard Lock 50 had heaters on its patio. We'd never heard of this restaurant and went with fairly low expectations; if the staff was civil and the food edible, we'd still be ahead of the game.
Wow, what a wonderful surprise. From the hostess's initial greeting to the manager's helpfulness before we were seated, the staff here was top-notch all the way. They were strictly following the health protocols, and managed to be gracious and cheerful at the same time.
Cartier, our server, was superb - and it's no easy thing to provide exceptional service in breezy 40-degree weather, constantly going back and forth between the cold patio and the heated restaurant. She did it with a smile.
Can't say enough about the frittata, which was exquisite, or the pastrami sandwich. C'mon, you say, how good can a pastrami sandwich be? It was remarkable: lean, fresh and astonishingly tasty. The thin-sliced pickle was delightful.
And in a year when many restaurants are jacking up prices, this lovely meal was reasonable, too. I can recommend Lock 50 with confidence.More