Out of curiosity, what is your idea of the optimal time frame for a waitperson to come back between seating and drink orders?
I have the problem at most restaurants that the waitstaff wants to take my drink order before I've even had a chance to crack the menu. If I'm ordering wine or beer, I want to see the list. If I'm getting a cocktail or fancy drink, I want to read the descriptions. Hell, even if I'm getting a soda, I'd like to see how much I'm going to be charged for it and whether I'm choosing from the Coke or Pepsi line.
There was almost death at McCormick and Schmick's a few days ago when I had to send the over-eager waiter away five times in ten minutes while my low blood sugar tried to muster enough brain cells to peruse the drink and appetizer menus. Not cool.
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I have the problem at most restaurants that the waitstaff wants to take my drink order before I've even had a chance to crack the menu. If I'm ordering wine or beer, I want to see the list. If I'm getting a cocktail or fancy drink, I want to read the descriptions. Hell, even if I'm getting a soda, I'd like to see how much I'm going to be charged for it and whether I'm choosing from the Coke or Pepsi line.
There was almost death at McCormick and Schmick's a few days ago when I had to send the over-eager waiter away five times in ten minutes while my low blood sugar tried to muster enough brain cells to peruse the drink and appetizer menus. Not cool.