Lavinias

[hd333]

I give them credit. If they couldn't serve the tables appropriately then better to let them go empty.

I have never had a bad experience at Lavinia's. Always accommodating and the food is great


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[SAMIAM]

It's got to be painful having to turn away business but this is the time of year when many summer employees have to return to school.
Unfortunately some just want time off before school and bail out early leaving their employer in a bind.

[jbolty]

I have never worked in a restaurant but as an observer it would seem worthwhile to maybe h a buffet format for the remainder of the season and be able to operate with less service staff

[jeffk]

Originally Posted by jbolty

I have never worked in a restaurant but as an observer it would seem worthwhile to maybe h a buffet format for the remainder of the season and be able to operate with less service staff

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.

[Doobs41378]

Originally Posted by jeffk

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, we would skip a restaurant that offered buffet style dinners if we wanted a nice sit down meal.

[jbolty]

Originally Posted by Doobs41378

I agree, we would skip a restaurant that offered buffet style dinners if we wanted a nice sit down meal.

Originally Posted by jeffk

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.