“The official name of the restaurant is the Dudley Chateau.”

“But everybody calls it The Chat.”

“It’s a mom and pop and it’s truly authentic.”

“The building is over 90 years old and it is filled with history. At one time it was a speakeasy. Ted Williams used to hang out here. Babe Ruth used to hang out here and now I hang out here. So maybe they’ve taken a slight dip in prestige. You can’t buy an authentic atmosphere like this. Just walking up the staircase is quite a journey that’s a little wobbly. The floors are a little uneven, once you get upstairs. Ahhh, it’s like you’ve ended up in pub grub nirvana. There is stuff and tchotchkes all over the walls.”

“There have been some patrons that felt the need to add items and there’s some that subtract those items. What you see is what you get.”

“It’s sensory overload the signs on the ceiling, the license plates, all the sports memorabilia, all the nautical stuff. The bar is built out of a boat, it’s almost too much to comprehend. And every time they come in here, there’s some new crap up on the walls.”

“The first thing I order anytime they come in here are their wings. They are big, they are fried. I love the Buffalo, also recommend the Buffa-que wings. That’s a combination of Buffalo and barbecue.

“Super mouthwatering, you’re really gonna love it.”

“A lot of restaurants serve steak and cheese egg rolls these days but I’m telling you the Cat is the master. Golden fried shaved steak peppers, onions cheese. You can order these two hours later somehow they are still piping hot. I think they must be filled with steak, cheese, and molten lava but they go really well with some horseradish dip.”

“I described them as heaven in a roll.”

“I’m going to recommend the Mexican grilled cheese: tomato, jalapeno peppers, chipotle mayo and a little bit of a nacho chip crunch. That’s deliciousness comfort food style, and it’s really really good. Steak tips are hugely popular here. They’re straight off the grill. They’re marinated so they are tender, served with some peppers and some onions over some rice pilaf, it’s a big portion of steak tips. You’re not gonna walk away hungry and everything here is super affordable. So get the tips, don’t spend much money, you’ll be a happy person.

This thing is big and bold and absolutely beautiful. I like to get it breakfast style. They call it the rise and shine that comes with some sauteed shaved sirloin steak, American cheese, plus bacon, egg, and a little bit of mayo. It’s not really the healthiest breakfast in the world but it goes well with a nice shot of whiskey. They are serious about burgers here at the Chat.”

“The burgers are outstanding people just absolutely rave over them.”

“These are gigantic 10 ounce fresh ground Angus beef burgers served hot off the open flame grill. I think a top burger to get is the cheesy bacon stuffed burger. That’s a mouthful, but if you got to squish it down a little bit to get all that deliciousness in, it’s worth the squish. One of the most popular burgers is the cowboy topped with some honey barbecue sauce and some melted cheese and a beautifully crisp and golden Vidalia onion ring. You got sweetness, smokiness, beef Enos awesomeness, that’s a good burger fit for a cowboy. If you come here, you aren’t going to swear that you’re lost. Even if you follow your GPS.”

“I’ve brought my friends here and she thought I was punking her.”

“You’re gonna end up driving through this residential neighborhood in the middle of nowhere and Wayland by a pond and you’re gonna say I must be at the wrong place. Trust your GPS. This is it. This is the place. I know it doesn’t look like much from the outside or from the inside. But it’s still amazing!”

“People come here, let their hair down, enjoy themselves, enjoy the food, meet people that they haven’t seen in a long time or make new friends.”

“The juke box is going and the drinks are flowing and the food is delicious. It’s a good vibe kind of like being in someone’s living room.”

So at the end of the day, here’s what you need to know about the Chat. It’s hard to find but it is easy to fall in love with once you’re here once you’re part of the family. So cheers to the Dudley chateau, aka the Chat. Let’s get Chat faced.”