Post #448075 by ikya99 on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 8:43 AM

I am wondering what everyone thought about the old Sam's/new Don the Beachcombers restaurant last night?

The event in the back room was great. However, what did everyone think of the food and the service? Do you think the restaurant is going to make it under Don's name?

Personally our group had the worst dining experience ever. We had to wait too long for a table that we had reserved, then we waited more for service and bad drinks and even longer for bad food. The steaks were undercooked, they substituted rice for potatoes without even coming out to ask if that was ok. I know that Don the Beachcomber did NOT become famous for the mai tai's we had last night. Honestly, I just happen to have had a mai tai at the Aviara yesterday and that was a much better drink than what they were serving last night.

Sorry but I don't think the name change is going to make up for the fact that this restaurant just isn't good. I actually had a better meal when it was the dusty old Sams Seafood. I am sad, as I wanted this to be a big success and the saving of an icon but I just don't think it made the grade. :(