Post #136853 by TikiHula on Sat, Jan 22, 2005 12:39 PM

Here's my first and only experience at the new Vic's.

Unlike Emeryville, I received very disapproving looks from the "suits" when I walked in. I even noticed one actually gave me a quick look head to toe- and he didn't have a smile on his face, that's for sure! Needless to say, we were not very comfortable sitting down in the bar area for a drink. And the reviewer is part right- the original Mai Tai I had had so much ice in it and so little drink- and tasted slightly watered down. I don't know if it was my imagination or not. I've had many Mai Tai's at Emeryville and Palo Alto and have never had that impression while drinking at those locations. Also, there were very few people in the bar area, and it was just before dinner time, so you think the service would be better- but the waiter was rather slow with the service and returning with the check. Again, I thought this was just my imagination, but after reading that review, I'm not so sure.

I can tell you I won't be going to Vic's SF again. And, it looks like they'll need to do a better job with the food and service if they want to keep the upper class diners that they seem so interested in having- there are so many other upscale restaurants in town. (end of my review) :)