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| - This was my first time at the McCandless location. For being a chain, ambience was nice. We stopped for an early dinner on a Sunday, at about 4:00 so the place was not crowded and we were seated promptly.
Now I know everyone is in a hurry these days, so call me crazy, but I'm one of those people that likes to take my time when dining out. It's an enjoyable experience for me. I hate to be rushed, especially if I'm paying decent money for a meal. From the second we sat down, I felt we were being rushed out the door. Mind you, it was early...it's not like they needed to turn the table quickly or that the server was missing out on additional tips...there were still empty tables when we left. I'll also add that if I'm taking my time I tip well to compensate for holding up turning a table.
They have a nice list of wines, beer and specialty martinis and other drinks. I had time to read about 2 descriptions of drinks when the waitress (I'll call her Speedy) asked what we wanted, and we sent her away saying we needed a minute to decide. I get it...some people get the same thing everywhere they go and know exactly what they want...I like to try new things so more than 30 seconds to browse the drinks would've been great. She came back to get our drink order - the espresso martini was great - and at the same time she asked about an appetizer. Ok, clearly we had looked at drinks only so far. So we sent her away again to put the drink order in while we decided on an app.
They push the Bang Bang Shrimp. I get it, people like it. Speedy said 9 out of 10 tables order it! Alright! But popcorn shrimp drowned in a mayo/hot sauce mixture doesn't do it for me. So I'm a rebel, what can I say. Went with calamari. Mostly very good, light breading, not greasy, the larger pieces were a bit rubbery. Loved that they breaded the strips of peppers that came with it.
Of course when she took the app order she also asked if we were ready to place our dinner order...ok, again, we just looked at apps...didn't look at dinner options yet. Sent her on her merry way again. We will give you our dinner order when you bring our app, Speedy.
Ordered the special day boat scallops over corn risotto with green beans. The scallops were cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful. The risotto was good but needed just a little more seasoning. Green beans were good, presentation was nice. My dinner mate ordered the walleye which she said was very good and fresh.
We were disappointed when we were done eating and we heard Speedy offer the table behind us bread and dipping oil....we were offered none.
5 stars would've been given, as we enjoyed the food and drink, but the rushing me out the door gets under my skin. This is not the only place it happens, and it especially happens at chains. I wish servers would try to get a feel for the type of dining experience people are looking for...maybe asking a question as simple as "are you in a hurry tonight?"
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