Good Food, Poor Service

kwalsh97214

Service in the bar tonight was HORRIBLE. During the past year, I have enjoyed treating myself to a Monte Cristo and a few cocktails at Starky’s once a week. I think (as customers go) I am quiet, polite, appreciative, and a good tipper. The servers at Starky’s are friendly and make me feel comfortable. But not tonight. The attractive, tall, and slender server in the bar area greeted me, served me a cocktail, and quickly forgot I was there. With other customers, he hugged them, chatted with them, laughed with them, and brought them additional cocktails. With me, I sat there for at least 20 minutes after finishing my first cocktail waiting for the server to ask me if I wanted to order food or order another cocktail. The service, unfortunately, never improved. I was so disappointed with the server that I chose to get up from my table and pay the bartender the approximate amount of my bill (plus a modest tip) and leave (that is, cut my losses). I have never before had a discussion with a restaurant server about poor service and was afraid my words tonight might have been too harsh on this occasion. If I could have left without leaving any tip at all, I would have. The service was simply that bad. Service in the bar tonight was HORRIBLE. During the past year, I have enjoyed treating myself to a Monte Cristo and a few cocktails at Starky’s once a week. I think (as customers go) I am quiet, polite, appreciative, and a good tipper. The servers at Starky’s are friendly and make me feel comfortable. But not tonight. The attractive, tall, and slender server in the bar area greeted me, served me a cocktail, and quickly forgot I was there. With other customers, he hugged them, chatted with them, laughed with them, and brought them additional cocktails. With me, I sat there for at least 20 minutes after finishing my first cocktail waiting for the server to ask me if I wanted to order food or order another cocktail. The service, unfortunately, never improved. I was so disappointed with the server that I chose to get up from my table and pay the bartender the approximate amount of my bill (plus a modest tip) and leave (that is, cut my losses). I have never before had a discussion with a restaurant server about poor service and was afraid my words tonight might have been too harsh on this occasion. If I could have left without leaving any tip at all, I would have. The service was simply that bad.

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Good Food, Great Drinks, Funky Good Crowd

justozcar

My favorite place to lounge...great for Brunch or any meal...food is generous and tasty, Tim the bartender is cute and hilarious, owners are very sweet and they have a great patio.

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A friendly neighborhood bar & restaurant

Tad

Lively conversation, generous cocktails, and good food. Come alone and sit at the bar or bring your friends for a delicious meal in the restaurant.

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Wonderful and friendly!!

pdxfun

I love this place!!! the people are very nice and so is the staff. I love eating there on sundays for brunch its great!! I also like to go in there for burger night on mon and tues for $5 burger and fries the burgers are big and they taste better than anything i've had in town plus you get your moneys worth!!

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Good Food, Poor Service

Good Food, Great Drinks, Funky Good Crowd

A friendly neighborhood bar & restaurant

Wonderful and friendly!!