Rusty Moose- Tuesday Night Pasta Night

KDL · 10-01-2014, 07:52 PM

We were 5 adults looking for a place to have a few drinks and something to eat on a rainy Wednesday night. They were expecting a party of 14 that hadn't arrived and said we may have to wait. Not a problem. When we inquired if an empty table in the bar area was reserved, we were told no it wasn't. We asked if we could sit there. That is when we were told by the hostess that they could not accommodate us.
We have always enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere at The Moose. I have met the owner and agree he and his staff are top notch. I still believe it is a fine establishment. I wish them nothing but the best. What happened that night still leaves us scratching our heads. It makes it hard to return.

dpg · 10-02-2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KDL

We were 5 adults looking for a place to have a few drinks and something to eat on a rainy Wednesday night. They were expecting a party of 14 that hadn't arrived and said we may have to wait. Not a problem. When we inquired if an empty table in the bar area was reserved, we were told no it wasn't. We asked if we could sit there. That is when we were told by the hostess that they could not accommodate us.
We have always enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere at The Moose. I have met the owner and agree he and his staff are top notch. I still believe it is a fine establishment. I wish them nothing but the best. What happened that night still leaves us scratching our heads. It makes it hard to return.

Silly reason to not go back if you enjoyed them in the past but whatever...Just me I suppose...As someone else stated seems like there's something missing here.

VitaBene · 10-02-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KDL

We were 5 adults looking for a place to have a few drinks and something to eat on a rainy Wednesday night. They were expecting a party of 14 that hadn't arrived and said we may have to wait. Not a problem. When we inquired if an empty table in the bar area was reserved, we were told no it wasn't. We asked if we could sit there. That is when we were told by the hostess that they could not accommodate us.
We have always enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere at The Moose. I have met the owner and agree he and his staff are top notch. I still believe it is a fine establishment. I wish them nothing but the best. What happened that night still leaves us scratching our heads. It makes it hard to return.

I am speculating, but maybe they did not have enough wait staff for the party of 14 and you. We went to Town Docks Sunday for the last day and noted that even though there was a line, there were many tables not in use. If that was the case the restaurant should have given you the option of slower service.

glennsteely · 10-07-2014, 10:18 PM

It sure seems like a part of the story missing.....wish we knew the whole thing, there is always 3 sides to every story.....only 1 of them being the whole truth.....lol.

KDL · 10-09-2014, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

If that was the case the restaurant should have given you the option of slower service.

Exactly.

Last Friday we went to a different establishment. 45 minute wait. No problem. We found a table in the pub area, enjoyed a drink while we waited and were called to our table 40 minutes later. We had a great meal and a perfect evening. A very typical night out. Just what most patrons would expect.

10-07-2014, 10:18 PM	#4
glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	Maybe..... It sure seems like a part of the story missing.....wish we knew the whole thing, there is always 3 sides to every story.....only 1 of them being the whole truth.....lol. __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......

10-01-2014, 07:52 PM	#1
KDL Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	We were 5 adults looking for a place to have a few drinks and something to eat on a rainy Wednesday night. They were expecting a party of 14 that hadn't arrived and said we may have to wait. Not a problem. When we inquired if an empty table in the bar area was reserved, we were told no it wasn't. We asked if we could sit there. That is when we were told by the hostess that they could not accommodate us. We have always enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere at The Moose. I have met the owner and agree he and his staff are top notch. I still believe it is a fine establishment. I wish them nothing but the best. What happened that night still leaves us scratching our heads. It makes it hard to return.

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