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Old 09-02-2016, 11:32 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by Doobs41378 View Post
I agree, we would skip a restaurant that offered buffet style dinners if we wanted a nice sit down meal.
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Originally Posted by jeffk View Post
That might fit the "style" of some restaurants but not others.

Personally, when I go out to a restaurant I am usually seeking the table service. If I have to get up to get my meal, I may as well order subs, pizza, Chinese, etc. to go and eat at home and save time and tip. Others may be perfectly fine with a buffet but I am usually not. There are also places providing ready to eat meals to go.

I agree but if the alternative is bad service or closing all together I would take the chance, as an operator.

Or, offer a very limited menu with an explanation. I'm sure most people get it.

Many years ago places could afford to be closed half the year. As long as I can remember the Tamarac always closed right on labor day and for sure missed some late season business but they obviously calculated the cost of staying open vs income.
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