Boo to Tarpon Club at Bud & Alleys

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InletBchDwellerSoWal InsiderPrairieville, La6,802 postsJoined Feb 14, '06View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Jul 12, '07 · 11:51 PM21,386

A bunch of Sowallers went there tonight after the play. After sitting at a table with no service we went to the bar to get drinks. At 9:45 I asked a bar back what they were serving from the kitchen. He said there were only 3 items but he was not sure what they were. He asked a bartender and then I placed my order with him (marinated crab claws and tuna dip) He (the bar back) told me that I had to open a tab with the bartender, so I placed the order and gave him my credit card. WELL, 45 minutes later and after asking several people about our food we left (I hope my credit card was not charged).
The security guy told us (after we told him we were displeased) said we should not have been able to order in the first place. To be honest he and the other staff memebers could have cared less and no apologies were given. THis is the last time I establish this place and will not recommend it to anyone else. This is not the first time this has happened so I guess I should have known better....
I am curious to see what the manager thinks of this.....and for the record I am not PUI, I only had one drink...

Edited Jul 12, '07 · 11:54 PM

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ellen

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Jul 18, '07 · 6:28 PM#102

I know ya'll want to end this thread, but my computer battery died the other day before my post loaded, so I'm going to post it anyway now:

Bud and Alleys is my favorite place. I've been going there for years, and I've always had great experiences there. The bartenders, servers, managers, and security work very, very hard in a mostly thankless job. You would not believe some of the rudeness I have seen directed at them. They are good folks doing their jobs, and I'm gald they're there!

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Jul 18, '07 · 6:39 PM#103

I know ya'll want to end this thread, but my computer battery died the other day before my post loaded, so I'm going to post it anyway now:

It actually posted, see post #54.

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,473 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdmin

Jul 18, '07 · 9:06 PM#104

Were y'all wearing your normal B&A attire??? :lol: Might have helped.

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Jul 18, '07 · 9:36 PM#105

I think that these are on backwards.:funn:

Teresa

TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,980 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageSoWal Guide

Jul 18, '07 · 11:25 PM#106

:rolling: that is my butt up there. and it was one of the many times we had bad service, but a great great time!!!

I guess when you get used to living in a tourist town, you forgive a whole lot. It's all worth it, and all good. I would not trade that night for anything.... :wave: :wub:

of course, we have had the nights when we just said "No Thanks! we'll mosey on someplace else". it's all part of living in sowal.

Edited Jul 18, '07 · 11:27 PM

DuneAHH

DuneAHHBeach FanaticPt Washington - west ;)3,072 postsJoined Mar 1, '06View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Jul 19, '07 · 11:45 AM#107

YAY for the Tootsie Tush 😀 that's "Dressed" to Thrill!! :funn:

joho

johoBeach Fanatic1,133 postsJoined Aug 5, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Jul 19, '07 · 11:50 AM#108

:rolling: that is my butt up there. and it was one of the many times we had bad service, but a great great time!!!

I guess when you get used to living in a tourist town, you forgive a whole lot. It's all worth it, and all good. I would not trade that night for anything.... :wave: :wub:

of course, we have had the nights when we just said "No Thanks! we'll mosey on someplace else". it's all part of living in sowal.

Your butt didn't look like that at the pool :idontno:

jnh26jnh26Beach Comber5 postsJoined Jul 31, '07View profile MessageBeach Comber

Jul 31, '07 · 11:39 AM#109

I always thought table service ended around 9:30. Sometimes I have trouble catching someone's attention to pay a tab or get a refill, but it's because they are waiting on someone else, not slacking and I love that they remember my drink preferences and local's discount given my infrequent appearances.

I have never had bad service at this establishment. The Tarpon club is more for drinks & appetizers..not a full on meal.
If you want a full meal..you dine downstairs.
They are wonderful about remembering what your drink of choice is. I think the service is excellent. The management is also awesome. Always having a smaile on their faces.

jnh26jnh26Beach Comber5 postsJoined Jul 31, '07View profile MessageBeach Comber

Jul 31, '07 · 11:42 AM#110

:rolling: that is my butt up there. and it was one of the many times we had bad service, but a great great time!!!

I guess when you get used to living in a tourist town, you forgive a whole lot. It's all worth it, and all good. I would not trade that night for anything.... :wave: :wub:

of course, we have had the nights when we just said "No Thanks! we'll mosey on someplace else". it's all part of living in sowal.

I couldn't agree more. We live in a tourist town. You can't expect to be catered to right away.especially during the "busy" peak season. During the off- season..we all take a breather & enjoy these wonderful establishments.