So… tell me if I’m being unreasonable here. And don’t just say “yes” out of reflex.
Rachel and I were at dinner at a small cafe/wine bar near the apartment, and we had been there for about forty-five minutes, not being overly slow, but not rushing either. We were in the middle of a row of three two-person tables, and the people to my left paid and left. Then three really annoying, loud guys sat down, and the people to my right left. A few minutes later, the hostess came over and asked us to move over to the empty table to make room for more people in the obnoxious party, even though we were still eating— almost done, but still.
Is that normal? Or acceptable? We filled out a comment card and left $6 on a $37 check (but I felt bad about that part— it’s not really the waitress’s fault). If they don’t e-mail back, I’m going to make sure the manager knows. I’ve never had that happen before, and I don’t think it happens that often.
I really like this place, so I don’t want to boycott. I just want an apology… and maybe a gift card. Oh yeah… and someone to tell me that I should be mad.
You’re totally right to be mad, and should have spoken to the manager that night. Honestly, I would have laughed in the server’s face if she had asked me the same question, as in “Are you REALLY asking me to do this NOW?” Other servers and /or busboys could have moved the empty table over or just told the obnoxious party they might have to wait to be fully seated. Totally the restaurant’s problem, not yours. I would try to contact the manager in person. Ridiculous!
Comment by Max — May 20, 2006 @ 1:09 pm
Yeah, I agree with Max. I would have probably made a scene peppered with profanities.
Comment by Charlie — May 25, 2006 @ 2:10 pm