This is an amazing little find, a neighborhood secret since 1950. Think about how difficult it is to keep a restaurant open for nearly 60 years. Think about the changes in the city during that time. Now imagine how consistently great your food must be to make that happen.
Scotty Simpson's is a fantastic fry dive. The menu is simple, relatively inexpensive, and a great value. The fish is outstanding, as are the onion rings. And the apple pie tastes like apples: not sugar, not cinnamon, but apples. Novel concept--food that actually tastes like what it's made of.
No pretension, artifice, or celebrity chefs here. Just perfectly-cooked food, served in an atmosphere that encourages conversation between tables.
Try it once, and you'll be hooked.
Pros: Outstanding food
Cons: Neighborhood a bit dicey
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