We have eaten at Maddy's many times & have always enjoyed it, but last night was a real disappointment. There were nearly 20 of us, so, as a courtesy, we had called the day before to let them know that there would be a large group coming. We got there about 7 p.m. and it was hotter in the restaurant than it was outside - I'm talking about 90+ degree weather. Then when we went up to order, we learned that they don't have beer any longer (you can bring your own, so someone made a run to the beer store - I was told by another patron that they forgot to renew their license. Don't know if that's true, but if it is, that's kind of pathetic!), they were out of potato salad (one of the reasons I go there - it's delicious!), and out of mac n' cheese. You just shouldn't run out of those side dishes at a bbq joint! The ribs were delicious as ever, but my piece of corn was one of those little frozen ears - not very good at all! After dinner we moved to the outside deck where it was cooler. About 9:45, I went in to get a glass of water and was told they didn't have anymore paper cups, so I asked for a regular glass & was told that they were getting ready to close!!! I was with a large group who had just spent a lot of money, but I was refused a glass of water! Unbelievable! And, although the music is always good, it is so loud for such a small place, that it's difficult to talk to your table-mates. Another reason for going outside! I'm sure I'll go back to Maddy's at some point, but there are several new bbq places opened in the Decatur area that I now have a good reason to give a try!
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