I have eaten at Pepin 3-4 times and the food is decent, the wine is good, and it is fun to watch the dancing. Its usually a little warm in there also.
I am writing this review to conplain about terrible and inhospitable service. I went there recently with a date and another couple to eat and drink and watch salsa. We were very dressed up and ready to start the night out. When I got there, I said 'four for dinner' and asked when the dancing started. The moron that was apparently hosting and completely devoid of social skills asked if we were eating. I said yes, and drinking. And he then asked how much we were going to order. I was confused and then asked why? He said because there is a cover charge if you don't order that much. After again saying that we were there to eat and drink and jokingly inquiring if I was doing something wrong, I was again admonished about the cover charge if we don't order enough.
I then took my group elsewhere. I would have paid a charge hapily if it was on the bill. I do not like the inquisition at the host area. In this case it was insulting and embarressing and I took my business elsewhere, for a $280+ dinner at Cowboy Ciao. I hope someone in charge at Pepin reads this and educates the ignorant host on common courtesy and customer service.