Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileDotty's Kitchen & Raw Bar
Quincy, MA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Dotty's Kitchen & Raw Bar runs a serious beverage program alongside its raw bar. Eight cocktails range from $14 to $17, with clever builds like the Bella Ciao (tequila, Aperol, passionfruit) and the Commodore (rum blend, falernum). The wine list spans sparklers to reds, with glasses from $9 to $14 and bottles up to $100. Twelve mostly craft beers round out the menu. Reviewers praise the creative cocktails and curated wine list.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bella Ciao or the Commodore for a well-constructed cocktail. For wine, consider the Roederer Estate Brut or a glass of El Maestro Sierra Fino Sherry. Beer drinkers can pick a local Maine Beer Company Peeper or a Saison Dupont.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, well-priced drinks, and wine lovers who appreciate a curated list with interesting regions. Raw bar fans will find the beverage program complements the oysters.
- When should I go?
- Anytime the raw bar is calling; the cocktail and wine programs hold up for a full evening. The diverse menu suits both a quick drink and a longer seafood-focused meal.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $14-$17; wine by the glass $9-$14, bottles $39-$100; beers $8-$11. A cocktail and a glass of wine might run $25-$30 before food.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program is unusually broad for a raw bar, with a cocktail list that shows real range—from a cachaca-mezcal blend to a blue cheese-stuffed martini. The wine list adds depth with choices like Domaine Huet Chenin Blanc and a Champagne from J. Lassalle.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A concise, creative cocktail menu with eight drinks balancing familiar and novel. Highlights include the Bella Ciao, Esmerelda, and a blue cheese-stuffed martini. Reviewers praise the craft program.
Menu strengths
- — Creative combinations like the Bella Ciao (tequila, Aperol, passionfruit) show ambition.
- — Well-priced across the board, from $14 to $17.
Standout selections
- — Bella Ciao: tequila, Aperol, passionfruit, lemon, $14.
- — The Commodore: Dotty's rum blend, falernum, almond, cinnamon, lime, grapefruit, $16.
Pricing: $14-$17
Wine
A thoughtful wine list spanning regions and styles, from Cava to Champagne and Sherry. Prices are fair for the quality, and the list is curated with interesting producers.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse regions including Penedes, Loire, Champagne, and Jerez.
Standout selections
- — Domaine Huet 2017 Chenin Blanc, Loire, $75 bottle.
- — El Maestro Sierra Fino Sherry, Jerez, $9 glass.
Pricing: Glasses $9-$14, bottles $39-$100
Beer
A compact, mostly craft beer list with twelve options, including local favorites and classics. Priced from $8 to $11, it offers variety for different tastes.
Menu strengths
- — Strong local representation from Maine Beer Company and Oxbow.
- — Includes a mix of styles: pilsner, pale ale, IPA, stout, saison, and cider.
Standout selections
- — Maine Beer Company 'Peeper' pale ale, 16oz, $11.
Pricing: $8-$11
Spirits
Spirits are showcased through the cocktail menu, with a range of base spirits including vodka, tequila, cachaca, mezcal, rum, gin, and rye. Notable mentions include Ketel One, Tanqueray 10, and Dotty's rum blend.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse spirit selection supports a creative cocktail program.
Standout selections
- — Maytag Martini with Ketel One or Tanqueray 10, $17.
- — The Commodore featuring Dotty's rum blend, $16.
Pricing: Not listed separately
How it sits with the food
The raw bar focus suggests oysters and seafood; the crisp, mineral-driven wines like the Domaine Huet Chenin Blanc or the Gratien & Meyer Crémant Rosé would pair well. The Esmerelda's cachaca and lime could also stand up to shellfish.
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