Kevin Ryan has been running Governor Stumpy’s Grill House, a neighborhood favorite on Gregory, since 1997. It’s clearly a family run operation, with portraits of the Ryan children on the walls and a 10 p.m. closing time on Fridays and Saturdays. Carrying on a proud tradition of hospitality, it’s popular for lunch or for a meal after kids’ soccer games -- and between 5 and 7 p.m., when the generally cheerful Brookside/Waldo happy hour patrons spill out onto the covered deck for smokes with their Michelob Ultras.
This cozy, friendly neighborhood restaurant serves generous portions of those fake ethnic delicacies (chili con queso, pizza, Asian stir-fry, fish and chips, chicken Parmigiano) that Midwesterners love so passionately as well as tavern-style favorites, including an aged filet mignon, a grilled patty melt smothered in sautéed onions, and a fried pork-tenderloin sandwich. Die-hard conservatives can order the Nixon Chicken Salad, the G.O.P. Burger or the Congressional Club. — Charles Ferruzza
Features: Lunch, Dinner, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair accessible, Kid Friendly, Non-Smoking, Parking Lot Available, Street Parking, Reservations Not Accepted, Reservations Accepted, Reservations Recommended
Price: $-$$
Payment Type: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Parking: Lot Available, Street
Reservations: Not Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties
Attire: Casual
Entertainment: On occassion
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