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| - As per usual...I chose to sit in the Bar because the service is usually better...and it was very good. The Bartender Mike gave us great Service as well as his associate Alyssa.
However, things weren't as good as the service...
First off, we checked in at the host stand and asked if it was ok to sit in the Bar. The restaurant wasn't busy at that time and there were only 2 occupied tables in the bar at thd time of our arrival. We chose a nice booth so that we could watch the Jay's game on their TV's. Just as we were about to place our drink order, one of the Hostesses that was at the host stand when we arrived, came to our table and told us that they had a big reservation which was to occupy all the booths at 630pm. It was 530pm at the time. She asked us to move and since we had no choice, we moved. I wasn't aware you could reserve tables in the bar...but who knows. They should have either told us before we sat down or been better prepared with RESERVED signs. Honestly...her attitude was a bit pathetic.
Mike graciously apologized and took our order. Before he left the table he had apologized at least 3x. Felt bad for him. He brought drinks and as per the norm, a runner brought the appetizer - spinach dip. This dish came with a bowl of spinach dip surrounded by tortilla chips plain -$14??? Really? Oh the also brought out a tiny plate with 2 ramekins of sour cream and salsa... Gee!!Wow!!.
My BFF ordered 10oz Ribs with Caeser Salad and I ordered 8oz Top Sirloin Steak with fully loaded baked potato and Caeser Salad. I asked for Veggies as well for an additional charge.
Then came our Caesar Salads...basic and rather bland but we got charged only $3 for one salad and N/C for the other...so I guess that's ok for the lack of flavor and presentation???
A runner showed up at our table with another order of spinach dip and stopped, realizing we already had our order she muttered something towards the bar and left.
While we were waiting, a group arrived and sat down. Alyssa brought them water and suddenly they got up and left...strange but true.
Our Entree arrived as we finished the appetizers and looked ok. The ribs fell off the bone nicely, but lacked flavor. The coleslaw that came with it came in a very small almost ramekin like bowl...not very exciting. The plate looked like it was missing something. My Entree had a massive baked potato with a little cheese and a small dollop of sour creme. The steak was medium well, overcooked on one side, not medium as I requested. The veggies were dry and had zero flavor. Some parts of the steak were chewy and didn't have the expected flavor. I didn't finish the potato and veggies. Even with the provided steak sauce, pepper wasn't enough to give the food that little spark it should have had.
Mike did not charge for my 2nd pint to make up for the seating inconvenience which at $8/pint, was a nice gesture.
Again, Service was good, but good? I can cook better than that.
Maybe next time, I'll stay home and cook. I can give myself good service for a lot less $$$. Bill was $94.07 + 15% tip (based on the taxed amount).
Oh, a family came in at 615 and took the booth we were sitting at. Then a completely separate group came and took the 2nd booth and finally, at 630 another completely unrelated group took the 3rd booth. RESERVED??? I THINK NOT.
Will I return? Probably not. Definitely not worth that kind of money. Sorry Baton Rouge...
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