Dear Texas Roadhouse Corporate Team,
I am writing to formally express my disappointment with the unacceptable experience my family and I encountered at the Augusta, GA Texas Roadhouse while celebrating my husband's birthday. From the moment we arrived, the service was unprofessional, unaccommodating, and outright rude.
Upon arrival, I approached the hostess stand to join the waitlist for a party of 15. Instead of assisting me, the hostess immediately called a manager, stating that she did not want to deal with large parties. Her lack of communication skills was evident, and she made no effort to explain any policies regarding large groups. After waiting for 10 minutes, the manager on duty finally arrived, only to further escalate the issue rather than resolve it.
The manager informed me that our party would need to be split--12 guests at one table and the remaining 3 seated on the other side of the restaurant. When I asked how large parties should handle this situation since reservations are not accepted, she stated that anything over 12 guests is not accommodated. I then inquired if this policy was listed on the website or anywhere in the restaurant, to which she replied, "No, we tell them when they arrive." Her attitude was dismissive, and she showed no willingness to work with us, forcing me to call several of my guests to tell them they could no longer join us.
The issues continued as I checked on our wait time. The manager had assured me our table would be ready at 6:30 PM, but when I confirmed this with the hostess, she rudely stated that our table would not be ready for another hour and 30 minutes and that the manager had "lied." Her demeanor was condescending, and she, along with three other employees, stood at the host stand smirking and laughing at our situation.
To expedite the process and avoid further mistreatment, I reduced my party size to 8 guests and informed the hostess. She responded with a dismissive attitude, telling me to notify her when everyone arrived. Once all 8 guests were present, I let her know, and she coldly instructed us to wait until we received a text. After 10 more minutes, we were finally seated--but not before standing in the middle of the aisle as our table was still being set up with extra chairs.
To make matters worse, the service throughout our meal was painfully slow. Our drinks, salads, and entrées took an excessive amount of time to arrive. A server even mistakenly called my friend's husband by another name, insisting they had gone to high school together, despite it being incorrect. Overall, the entire experience was frustrating, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable for a well-known establishment.
This was supposed to be a special occasion for my husband, and unfortunately, it was completely ruined. I am not just an everyday guest--I work as a Food & Beverage Director and fully understand the complexities of restaurant operations. Mistakes and challenges happen, but what we experienced went beyond that--it was a complete lack of professionalism, customer service, and basic hospitality.
I have never written a letter like this before, but I feel it is necessary for corporate to be aware of the issues within this location. My family and I will not be returning, and I sincerely hope that steps are taken to address these major concerns.
I appreciate your time and look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Toyeshia Mims read more