Lakeside Restaurant

AltonBay54 · 10-12-2006, 01:56 AM

This used to be one of my favorites, but sadly I am so taken aback by my most recent experience here I feel it neccesary to post my discontent. I would also like to know, am I the only one? The Lakeside does have great food, and great prices indeed, but Lord they couldn't employ any ruder waitresses or obviously lazy/dirty staff. The place seems to really have gone down the tubes the last few times I visited. I took a seat at the "bar" area close to the service window. The floor underneath me was so greasy I'm surprised no one has slipped and broken a bone. That floor was filthy. I ordered a cup of coffee. The waitress, an older blonde woman acted like I was doing her a favor by being there from the get-go. From the minute I sat down I could hear the "F" word like a broken record coming from the kitchen window. She then came over to me and said "What do you want?". Not with a smile, or a cheery voice, but a plain old, "What do you want?". I gave her my order. Not a thank you, ok, or any response. As I stirred my coffee I noticed a visible film at the top. I looked at my fork and knife and realized how filthy and grimy they were, with bits of food still stuck to them. I gathered that the film must have come from a combination of a dirty cup and a dirty spoon. I got her attention and told her politely that I knew she was very busy, but I would appreciate a new set of silverware and another cup of coffee. I was as polite and possible, I knew it wasn't her fault. She gave me a look from hell and this is the kicker. Didn't even take my old utensils or coffee away! Brought me another set, slammed them down on the counter with the coffee, and walked away! The food was good, it always is, but she was terrible, and it's not the first time, but the last time I will tolerate it. I have had three different waitresses who were incredibly rude to myself and my wife. As I left I asked the other waitress who rang in my check who the owner of the business was. She turned around, put the change in my hand and she said "He's not here, have a nice day", turned around and slammed the register shut. Am I the only one, or has anyone else had a similar experience. Also, does anyone know how I can get ahold of the owner and who he or she is?

10-12-2006, 01:56 AM	#1
AltonBay54 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego/Alton Bay Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lakeside Restaurant This used to be one of my favorites, but sadly I am so taken aback by my most recent experience here I feel it neccesary to post my discontent. I would also like to know, am I the only one? The Lakeside does have great food, and great prices indeed, but Lord they couldn't employ any ruder waitresses or obviously lazy/dirty staff. The place seems to really have gone down the tubes the last few times I visited. I took a seat at the "bar" area close to the service window. The floor underneath me was so greasy I'm surprised no one has slipped and broken a bone. That floor was filthy. I ordered a cup of coffee. The waitress, an older blonde woman acted like I was doing her a favor by being there from the get-go. From the minute I sat down I could hear the "F" word like a broken record coming from the kitchen window. She then came over to me and said "What do you want?". Not with a smile, or a cheery voice, but a plain old, "What do you want?". I gave her my order. Not a thank you, ok, or any response. As I stirred my coffee I noticed a visible film at the top. I looked at my fork and knife and realized how filthy and grimy they were, with bits of food still stuck to them. I gathered that the film must have come from a combination of a dirty cup and a dirty spoon. I got her attention and told her politely that I knew she was very busy, but I would appreciate a new set of silverware and another cup of coffee. I was as polite and possible, I knew it wasn't her fault. She gave me a look from hell and this is the kicker. Didn't even take my old utensils or coffee away! Brought me another set, slammed them down on the counter with the coffee, and walked away! The food was good, it always is, but she was terrible, and it's not the first time, but the last time I will tolerate it. I have had three different waitresses who were incredibly rude to myself and my wife. As I left I asked the other waitress who rang in my check who the owner of the business was. She turned around, put the change in my hand and she said "He's not here, have a nice day", turned around and slammed the register shut. Am I the only one, or has anyone else had a similar experience. Also, does anyone know how I can get ahold of the owner and who he or she is?