Post #136044 by Tiki-bot on Mon, Jan 17, 2005 6:02 PM

I, too, liked your rebuttal, Kono. We obviously have different perceptions of what constitutes acceptable food and service, and that's fine. :wink: I never said they were rude. I'm sure there is a difference in the level of attentive service accorded regulars. But we always got what we wanted and felt like their attitudes were generally good, if not attentive enough for the swankiness of the place. They never time the courses well, and don't come around frequently enough for more water or drinks.

At the E-ville location, I feel like we are somehow inconviencing the waitstaff when we order appetizers. I mean, they have an appetizer bar menu and every time we order something they are flustered and confused, like we're not supposed to order food from them. Perhaps it's just a language barrier.

Also, I think when the reviewer referred to the spacing of the center tables, it wasn't so much for accessibility as it was "personal comfort zone". It's fine when tables are that close in a cafe, but not in a so-called "fine" restaurant. They were a little jammed in there for my taste, but maybe they took some out since I was last there.

I see Vic's as a "once in a while" place. The drinks can be great, but the prices prevent us from going there for more than the occasional TC gathering or special occasion. They certainly are not on my "go to" list for places to find good food. There are just so many outstanding places just minutes away that are twice as good at half the price.

Maybe I am a restaurant snob after all.