4 Years Later - Here I Go Again

AmantiDelLago · 02-26-2014, 01:51 PM

We have eaten at the 27 and liked it. If you implement this bidding for a table nonsense we wouldn't be bothered with it. I would think most people would just go to one of the many other establishments in the region.

Janet · 02-26-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AmantiDelLago

We have eaten at the 27 and liked it. If you implement this bidding for a table nonsense we wouldn't be bothered with it. I would think most people would just go to one of the many other establishments in the region.

I agree. We love Tavern 27 but sometimes we don't decide to go out to dinner until that day. We like the idea of calling for a reservation and knowing we have it rather than having to bid and keep checking to see if we have the table or not. I think if this system goes into effect, we won't be back.

phoenix · 02-26-2014, 07:36 PM

sounds like as Yogi said" it is so crowded no one goes anymore"

Eric Weiss · 02-26-2014, 10:09 PM

Ive eaten at the 27. Had a great meal. I think if they introduce the bidding process, they would be doing themself and the customers a great disservice. Just a what if scenario.... I book for a friday in the future for a special occassion (anniversary, birthday etc) and then get told last minute that its cancelled, after all the plans I made for that special night.... I would not be a happy camper. I thought their pricing was spot on.. I would gladly pay a little bit more.. go a dollar across the board .and look into expansion... trying to remember the layout. I know the expansion idea is going to be costly, but look to the future...

secondcurve · 02-27-2014, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Weiss

Ive eaten at the 27. Had a great meal. I think if they introduce the bidding process, they would be doing themself and the customers a great disservice. Just a what if scenario.... I book for a friday in the future for a special occassion (anniversary, birthday etc) and then get told last minute that its cancelled, after all the plans I made for that special night.... I would not be a happy camper. I thought their pricing was spot on.. I would gladly pay a little bit more.. go a dollar across the board .and look into expansion... trying to remember the layout. I know the expansion idea is going to be costly, but look to the future...

And don't forget there is nothing wrong with running a successful business at capacity. Perhaps you should try to increase your business incrementally, Think Fenway Park.

PaugusBayFireFighter · 02-27-2014, 06:51 AM

A typical Friday night in summer means my family arriving at the house around 5pm after a week of work and anticipation of the weekend activities. We usually make a reservation for dinner that afternoon after getting a head count. We are a party of about 20, 30 if most of the kids come. Since our favorite place is gone we will be looking for a place to spend our Friday night's eating and drinking like it's our last.
There is no way we would make a reservation unless it was guaranteed.

Not sure what we are going to do this year...someone's getting stuck with us!

rrr · 02-27-2014, 08:04 AM

I have to agree, when I make a reservation I'm looking to get something off my to do list. I don't want to have to revisit it. As PBB said, what happens if it's a special occasion - say Valentine's Day and you get outbid 24 hours before your reservation time? You may have difficulty finding another place on such short notice. Even if 27 was my first choice - I'd probably book my second choice just to know it was done. Also, I don't check my texts as often when I'm at the lake - or what if you don't have a smart phone?

Just for clarification - is the minimum guest check per guest or per table?

sum-r breeze · 02-27-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PaugusBayFireFighter

A typical Friday night in summer means my family arriving at the house around 5pm after a week of work and anticipation of the weekend activities. We usually make a reservation for dinner that afternoon after getting a head count. We are a party of about 20, 30 if most of the kids come. Since our favorite place is gone we will be looking for a place to spend our Friday night's eating and drinking like it's our last.
There is no way we would make a reservation unless it was guaranteed.

Not sure what we are going to do this year...someone's getting stuck with us!

We are Hoping for a place with kareokee (sp?) Maybe with a 80s hair band tilt to the selections? Just a thought

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

02-26-2014, 07:36 PM	#3
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,554 Thanks: 61 Thanked 275 Times in 193 Posts	sounds like as Yogi said" it is so crowded no one goes anymore" __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

02-26-2014, 01:51 PM	#1
AmantiDelLago Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 82 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts	We have eaten at the 27 and liked it. If you implement this bidding for a table nonsense we wouldn't be bothered with it. I would think most people would just go to one of the many other establishments in the region.

02-26-2014, 10:09 PM	#4
Eric Weiss Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 17 Thanks: 15 Thanked 24 Times in 3 Posts	Ive eaten at the 27. Had a great meal. I think if they introduce the bidding process, they would be doing themself and the customers a great disservice. Just a what if scenario.... I book for a friday in the future for a special occassion (anniversary, birthday etc) and then get told last minute that its cancelled, after all the plans I made for that special night.... I would not be a happy camper. I thought their pricing was spot on.. I would gladly pay a little bit more.. go a dollar across the board .and look into expansion... trying to remember the layout. I know the expansion idea is going to be costly, but look to the future...

02-27-2014, 06:51 AM	#6
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	A typical Friday night in summer means my family arriving at the house around 5pm after a week of work and anticipation of the weekend activities. We usually make a reservation for dinner that afternoon after getting a head count. We are a party of about 20, 30 if most of the kids come. Since our favorite place is gone we will be looking for a place to spend our Friday night's eating and drinking like it's our last. There is no way we would make a reservation unless it was guaranteed. Not sure what we are going to do this year...someone's getting stuck with us!

02-27-2014, 08:04 AM	#7
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	I have to agree, when I make a reservation I'm looking to get something off my to do list. I don't want to have to revisit it. As PBB said, what happens if it's a special occasion - say Valentine's Day and you get outbid 24 hours before your reservation time? You may have difficulty finding another place on such short notice. Even if 27 was my first choice - I'd probably book my second choice just to know it was done. Also, I don't check my texts as often when I'm at the lake - or what if you don't have a smart phone? Just for clarification - is the minimum guest check per guest or per table?