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Broiled Lamb Chops from Wexford House on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

When I found out we were heading to eat at the Wexford House I was not sure what to expect. I knew I had to go with an open mind but I honestly was not expecting too much. What I got was a pleasant surprise. I have to say I have driven by this restaurant many times in my travels and never once thought to stop in and see what it was all about. I am glad I had an opportunity last night. The food was good.

Entering the Restaurant I noticed there were quite a few “older” diners and it gave me a feeling that everyone knew everyone else and had been dining here for many years. As my husband and I walked in and were seated. I noticed that they had keno on all the tables, Keno is one of my guilty pleasures and I secretly realized the night was not going to be a total loss.

The menu was quite extensive and I found myself torn between many items. I finally made a decision and went with an appetizer of Baba Ganoush; it was a very smooth puree of charbroiled eggplant and spices and served with Syrian bread. I loved it; I thought it had amazing texture and a good and pungent Smokey flavor. A must try for those Baba Ganoush lovers out there.

For my main course, I chose the Broiled Lamb Chops. I had 2 6 oz. chops cooked to my requested medium. They were cooked perfectly, I could not have asked for better. I did find them a little bland, wasn’t sure if any seasonings were added during the broiling process but the lamb itself had a nice flavor, a little gamey as some people would say but I enjoyed it. I had a side of mashed potatoes with it and they were indeed real mashed potatoes. A side of butternut squash rounded out my meal.

I found the Wexford House to have some really good offerings, while I’m not sure I’d order the lamb again it was good, and a look and a sample taste of my husband’s meatloaf has me wanting to go back and try this old time favorite. If I were in the area, again I would probably stop in especially if I am in the mood for some Keno.

Meatloaf from Wexford House on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

The Wexford House, located on the corner of Shrewsbury St and Rt 9, is a smaller restaurant that seems to be favored by an older crowd. Don’t let that fool you though, the food was good and the service was excellent.

As an appetizer I started with the Baba Ghanouij, which is dish of mashed eggplant with olive oil and spices served with pita bread. This was very smokey and creamy with a very strong, but nice, flavor. Probably the smokiest version I’ve ever had, but it was excellent. The pita was fresh and soft, though probably not quite enough to go with the rest of it. This appetizer was also very large and plenty for 2 people to share as an app, or maybe as a meal for a single diner. Overall, an excellent starter.

For dinner I chose the meatloaf, with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. This is exactly the kind of place that I expect would do comfort food well and I wasn’t wrong. The meatloaf came in a good sized portion, more than enough for one with the potential for leftovers. It was cooked perfecting with a nice, almost crispy, outside but wasn’t the least bit dry inside. The mashed felt hand mashed, with great texture and the gravy was delicious. The mixed veggies were nothing special, but were cooked nicely and complemented the meat well.