05/16/09

Waiting for Godot

by tbrave

My wife and I recently moved to the area, and thought the Grandview Cafe looked fun and inviting. When we walked in on an early weekday evening, it took about 5 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us, even though the place was 1/2 full. We were then seated, but never saw a server (or the hostess again) for the 20 minutes that we waited. No drinks, no nothing. We left rather slowly, hoping someone might notice, but no one did--all we saw were a number of hungry patrons waiting in vain for food and drink. Who knows? Maybe they're still waiting. I would to try this place again, but given the other reviews, I see my experience was not unique.

• Pros: Good location
• Cons: Apparently, no one works there

02/22/09

Magnificent food and friendly service

by Porkpie

Great specials, especially on tuesday (meatloaf) night. and wednesday (mongolian porkchop) night. The service is friendly and those guys in the kitchen aren't too hard on the eyes either.

• Pros: Good lookin' chefs

02/12/09

Staff asked us when we were going to Leave

by cbusdowntowner

I have had many bad times at the Grandview Cafe but was forced to give it one last try when Spagio Wine Cellar was closing at 11pm. I was out at Spagio on Tuesday with about 15 people for my birthday. We were having a great time and nonody was ready to go home so we went across the street to the Grandview Cafe. We were having a nice time besides the rude bartender. I was going up to the bar to order drinks since there was no service being provided at our table, which I didn't mind. I tipped the bartender 6 on 18 and he did not show gratitude but even looked at me like I was offending him. By 12:30 my sister went inside (we were sitting outside) to the bar for drinks. All of the staff was sitting down at the bar drinking, my sister asked them if they were closing to which they replied "we're open for another hour and a half but would like it if you would leave so we can go to Byrnes." I could not believe it!!!!! We of course did not leave. But we have not gone back, nor has anyone from our group.

The night was November 4th 2008, in case the owner wants to check the tape.

• Pros: They serve Alcohol
• Cons: very poor service