This is honestly one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences we've had in a very long time, especially because this is a place we used to come to regularly and genuinely enjoyed.
We came tonight for a rare date night without our kids, specifically because we've always known this place for having great food, live music on Saturdays, and a fun, lively atmosphere. The difference from what this restaurant used to be was noticeable from the second we walked in. For a Saturday night, the place was practically empty, which immediately seemed strange.
We went out to the patio and there was absolutely no atmosphere. None of the TVs were on, there was no music playing, no live music, nothing. When we asked about the music, we were told that the speakers "haven't worked for a long time now." For a restaurant that has always been known for its lively atmosphere and Saturday night music, that was pretty shocking to hear.
Then came the menus. We waited quite a while just to get menus, only to find out that apparently they didn't even have enough menus for the customers who were there , despite the restaurant being nearly empty. When we finally received one, our table of FOUR PEOPLE was asked to share ONE MENU between all of us. I honestly couldn't believe it. It was awkward and embarrassing for everyone sitting at the table to have to pass one menu around just so four adults could figure out what they wanted to order.
I also asked multiple times for a drink menu and never received one.
Then, after finally getting to look at the food menu, we started trying to order and were told that a huge portion of the items listed were no longer available. At that point, I finally asked what was happening because the decline in literally every aspect of this restaurant was impossible not to notice.
We were simply told: new owners and new management.
Unfortunately, that explained a lot.
It is genuinely sad to see what has happened to a place we used to really enjoy. This isn't a review from someone who came here once and simply didn't like it... we've been here many times before, which is exactly why the difference was so shocking. The atmosphere, organization, menu availability and overall experience have declined dramatically.
No live music on a Saturday. No music at all. TVs off. Speakers apparently broken for a long time. Not enough menus for an almost empty restaurant. Four people being asked to share a single menu. No drink menu despite repeatedly asking for one. And then finally discovering that a large portion of the food menu isn't even available.
This doesn't feel like the same restaurant anymore.
I sincerely hope the new ownership and management turn things around quickly because, based on what we experienced tonight, I genuinely worry that this place won't be around much longer if things continue this way.
We came here expecting a fun Saturday night date at a restaurant we already knew and liked, and instead had one of the worst and most disappointing dining experiences we've had in years. It's honestly just sad to see a place we enjoyed going downhill this quickly. read more