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| - I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review for Rodney's. I have been here on numerous occasions over the past several years, and each experience leaves me questioning the one before. Reason being, food and service (especially service) is hit or miss.
Some good points: About 10 years ago, I organized a bridal shower here. The food was good, we were given decent selections, and everything was reasonably priced. The bride and guests were pleased, so overall, it was a success. I was also here for a friend's surprise 30th birthday party and my aunt's 75th birthday. Both events were also fine. The food is fine, nothing exciting, but good. There is also a nice sized deck out back, which for me is the biggest draw, especially in the summertime when it's nice to sit outside and either eat dinner or have drinks with friends.
Some drawbacks: If you are having a large get-together, there is an upstairs room which can be rented for $50 (last time I checked). However, I was told they will not split the bill in any way. So, if you wanted to split the bill between a few people or pay for the room but have everyone pay for their own meals and drinks, forget it, they will not do that. Also, there is a strange transition time in the evening between late dinner-goers and those coming for drinks and mainly to hang out. There is a bar area, a dining room, a larger dinner room that kind of transitions into a dance floor and a stage for bands, and the outside area. So, if you're coming for a late dinner, they will charge you a cover. It's something that's always bothered me about the place. When my husband and I came for the surprise birthday party, we were asked to pay a $5 cover...unreasonable in my opinion since we were there for a sit down dinner / party. Naturally, I refused. Also, even though there is a pretty large parking lot, it can be hard to find a space since the place gets pretty packed in the evenings and weekends.
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