just an update...we ate at the venue on 02/07/2014, but were charged on 02/27/2014??
when we called to ask, we were told "this happens all the time" no, sorry this does not. i did not put down my credit card like i would at a bar where the bartender would place an authorization pending your request to close your tab.
i received the bill and put my card down for payment, we should have been billed that day if not by the next morning once their credit card went through the settlement process.
would definitely not recommend anyone deal with this