I met a friend at Spoonriver on a Thursday for a light early dinner before a show. I arrived alone and found an empty dining room and 1 person at the bar (this was only 5:30). When I asked for a table for two the waitress sneeringly asked if I had a reservation, I responded no and asked if it would be possible to take a table on the (empty but for one couple) patio. She obliged with an eye roll. My waitress was extremely pleasant and recommended a great drink; unfortunately right after that the clouds rolled in and the wind picked up. I hesitantly and apologetically asked the waitress if I could move to a table inside - she laughed and said it was no problem. As we reentered the dining room the waitress asked the hostess which table I should be seated at. After the hostess glared at me for a few seconds she showed me to the worst table in the place - jammed between a pillar and the second worst table in the place.
My friend arrived and the friendly waitress came and took or order, the basic ceasar salad and roasted red pepper soup were quite tasty - but somewhat overpriced. As a vegetarian I was very dissapointed by their vegetarian options. I would not return, given the hostess was so rude, the food was good but overpriced; I hope the waitress finds a more pleasant environment to work in.
Pros: Nice waitress, decent food
Cons: Very rude hostess, overpriced, limited vegetarian options
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