I'll start with the good - we ordered a salad and sandwich to split. The club was excellent, but not a traditional club with several layers. Still really tasty though, and we enjoyed it The salad was pretty big. We also took home a half pound of rosemary ham from the deli counter, which made excellent grilled cheese and ham sandwiches the next day. The staff was also friendly.
The downside - right off the bat someone was smoking on the deck where we sat at the bar to eat. Incredibly rude, but not illegal. We had to ask for menus after sitting for at least 10 mins. When we ordered the food, I requested an additional plate & bowl. They brought an extra plate when our food arrived, but no bowl and no silverware or napkins. It was another 10 mins before we could get someone's attention to ask for it. When we did, the first girl immediately forgot (we watched her just wander around aimlessly). We waited another 5 mins to flag someone else down to ask for the items.
On leaving, we walked by a table with 3 dogs (2 small, 1 very large--not going to name them here). The couple that brought the dogs was initially out on the deck, and we enjoyed chatting with them and talking about their dogs. At some point they moved to the front patio because their large dog began barking at someone and it was disturbing all of the customers. During our meal, we could hear the dog barking at other people. As we walked out, I said something to them like, "oh y'all moved out here." The man said his dog was acting up, I said, "aww he's a good boy." Just about the time I said that, my husband started walking towards our vehicle. The dog lunged 3 to 4 feet towards my husband and grabbed his elbow, and then as my husband turned out of alarm, the dog released him. At this point, my husband started to walk away again, and the dog lurched forward a second time, and grabbed the back of his shirt, tearing a hole in it. The man pulled the dog back and began hitting the dog in the face. At this point, neither of us wanted to cause a scene. I was appalled that he was hitting the dog and he didn't even apologize to us. There were at least 10 other people out on the patio. Since my husband was not bleeding, and we were just shocked at the situation, we left. When we got home 10 mins later, I called the restaurant to let them know what happened -- since it is a huge liability for them. I was told that they would inform the owner about it. I was also told that the people were "regulars" (as if that makes it OK), and that they had left the restaurant. They did ask if my husband was OK, and I told them that if he wasn't, we would've called the police, but that we left so that we didn't cause a scene in front of their business.
I guess if we go back, I will just be ordering takeout, or visiting the deli. However, we're not in a hurry to return. read more