Dowe's on 9th

I went to Dowe's in 2003 and had a great experience-the food was really good (the best lobster bisque I had ever had) the jazz artists were excellent & the dance floor was a nice touch that is not often found in jazz restauants/clubs. Overall, the atmosphere was classy and warm. I returned the following year and was BEYOND DISSAPOINTED. After being perfunctorily greeted, seated, and handed a menu that consisted of a laminated piece of fluorescent paper by a waitress wearing tight black clothing and a light-up necklace, my fiance and I were extremely confused. Dowe's had seemed to be a cultural beacon in the city--finding it cheapened was just sad. All we could do was leave. Unfortunately, a once-worthwhile place is now a waste of time-- without even an explanation as to how it got that way. Pros: seated promptly Cons: few food options, cheap atmosphere more

about a month ago i visited your establishment, the setting and mood was perfect for my date and self. he had suggested going cause he hadnt been in a long time, i myself had never been, so it was a GREAT date for me. however the service that we received from our server could have been more pleasent, imean i got better service fron the cooks and dishwashers than the lady we had to tip...IF YOUR HAVING A BAD NIGHT KEEP IT TO YOURSELF IT EFFECTS THE AMBIENCE OF THE BEAUTY THAT DOWES ON 9TH HAS TO OFFER!!!!!!!!! LOVED IT AND THANK FOR THE EXPIERENCE OF A LIFETIME! Pros: AMBIENCE(VERY ROMANTI, MUSIC, FOOD more

I can't believe that this restaurant got a rating so high. I have never been so shocked in my life. The manager was in competent, the food took over one hour after the salads to be served, the server was rude, the silverware and flatware was dirty -- twice! They had no wine selection and they were out of many different types of liquor. Finally almost half of the menu items were changed or not available. It was a Wednesday night and they were not busy, so I don't understand why there were so many problems. DON'T GO!!! Pros: good band Cons: poor service, inconsiderate owners, overly expensive more