The sauce obliterated the flavor of the chicken and overwhelmed the bed of linguine, which was ample and not overcooked. A sprinkling of parsley over the melted cheese was a faint attempt at garnish that failed in its attempt to create eye appeal. The garlic bread never materialized. Folks at a nearby table seemed very happy with the fried seafood they'd ordered. Hindsight being 20-20, I wish I'd gone with the fish and chips.
Desserts vary daily, according to the menu.
Loring decided on turtle cheesecake and I chose carrot cake. Both were commercially made, but fresh and satisfactory antidotes for a sweet tooth. The dollops of ersatz whipped topping were superfluous. Our experience was uneven at best, but with some sharpening of service and improvements in the kitchen, Chippy's could take its place among the many worthy casual dining spots on the SouthCoast.