I remember eating at this narrow, trailer like structure on 221 Main St., many years ago. It used to be a Mexican eatery and we would frequent it very often.
Many years later, I returned to the same spot. Chatham residents Karen Hayes and her husband Tim took the space over in December of 2007 and opened Supper. Karen's four kids help out under their mom and dad's watchful eye.
We walked up to the restaurant and noticed a very charming outside dining area with umbrellas shielding the tables from the sun. We decided to eat indoors as the tables looked a bit dirty.
The simple décor was neat and understated. Seating was on either side of the space, anchored by a small, corner bar in the back with a few stools providing additional seating.
We were the first to arrive for lunch and were promptly seated and given our menus. We ordered an Arnold Palmer, a combination of iced tea and lemonade (the restaurant is BYO), while going over the menu. It consisted of appetizers ($7 to $9.50), flat breads ($8), soups ($8), pastas ($16 to $16.50), salads ($5 to $8) and entrees ($18 to $29). We decided to order from the lunch menu, which included wraps, sandwiches and burgers.
We ordered the Sante Fe, a flat bread sandwich including grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pepperjack with chipotle ranch accompanied with the shrimp bisque soup (the sandwich and soup combination was $11). We also decided on the supper burger, with pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, cooked medium ($12). As we waited for our meal, we noticed a few tables occupied by ladies lunching together—an ideal space for it. It is quaint and simply decorated with neutral tablecloths.
We waited quite a while for our food—not sure how they would handle a full restaurant. An overflowing soup bowl finally came with a basket of bread. The bisque had a few small pieces of perfectly cooked shrimp. It was not overly creamy and was nicely spiced. It tasted fresh, which is very important when it comes to seafood.
Soon after my burger came and I noticed the fries were covered with a light breading, which I cannot resist. They were delicious—crispy on the outside and didn't need a sprinkle of salt.
The burger, on the other hand, was nothing to brag about. I got a well-done patty even though I had requested medium. The pepperjack cheese tasted a bit strange and consistency was that of American cheese—very sticky. The caramelized onions were good but lacked seasoning. The well-done patty was tough and without flavor. I couldn't finish the burger—but the fries were devoured in no time.
The Santa Fe sandwich was a disappointment as well—it was bland. Seasoning is the most important addition to any dish, including sandwiches. The chipotle ranch attempted to provide a kick but failed.
The soup and the fries stood out but the rest was forgettable to say the least.
I liked the atmosphere and was expecting a great lunch at Supper, but was very disappointed by the food.