It was okay at best. The only good thing the drinks were inexpensive
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
G M
Food was ok. Service was fine. Atmosphere was minimal. It was a Thursday night at 7 PM, and the place was almost empty. But the real issue was something very strange....
It all started when we were handed the specials menu. We noticed that for each item on the daily specials menu, the pricing had two numbers. There was one price if you paid by cash, and another price if you paid by credit card.
At first, we thought it was a joke, because the regular menu only had one price on there for each item. We had already placed our orders, but figured we'd ask the waitress what the joke was. She sheepishly told us it wasn't a joke and that there was a different price if you paid by credit card. WHAT?!?!?!?!?! I mentioned the regular menu only had one price. She said it was a mistake by the restaurant and they were trying to fix it... but that the regular menu also had a higher price per item if you pay by credit card.
My jaw dropped.
I kindly explained that aside from gas stations (and even that is rare nowadays), I'd never seen another establishment, and definitely NEVER a restaurant... charge more if paying by credit card. We agreed it was not her fault, and she was very nice about it, but but what an embarrassment for the Lafayette House.
I also explained that even if they are doing something that is potentially illegal (yes, only potentially, depending upon how they word it), that having the regular menu NOT show the other pricing was definitely illegal. You can't tell someone their dish will cost $35, and then charge them $37 without them knowing in advance.
Anyways, the poor waitress was certainly patient and calm, and this was not her fault. that being said, the Lafayette House should be ashamed of themselves.... not only charging more if paying by credit card, but also doing it somewhat surreptitiously.
If the food were incredible, or the atmosphere amazing, I'd consider ignoring this rather shady practice..... but it wasn't. Any restaurant that thinks they should try and start the practice of giving a credit card surcharge, is not a restaurant you should go to.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Amer El-Haddad
History restaurant with good food and good service. It has an old world feel. The chicken Marsala was very blah but the seafood was great. The stuffed mushroom and bacon wrapped scallops were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lane Collins
The owners were very,very nice, and it was a very comfy and inviting place! The steak was amazing. If you are in the area, I recommend stopping by here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
scott philbin
I had my 54th Birthday dinner here and it was exceptional! Clams casino were amazing, my surf and turf with the stuffed shrimp that melted in your mouth and the prime rib was cooked perfectly for me and my fiance's dinner!
If you haven't been to this beautiful time capsule of history ambiance and comfortable, tremendous service and drinks you are missing out!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Katich
This restaurant has been here since the 1800s. That should tell you everything you need to know, but I'll add something. My meal was perfect. I had the filet with the mushroom Cabernet sauce, roasted vegetables and potatoes to perfect medium rare. Good ambience and more than a full bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracey Wilson
Didn't eat
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Janice Thompson
We decided to stop by here for dinner and chose to sit in the pub rather than the dining room. It was a quiet atmosphere with great service and quite a few specials to choose from. We will return again. There is also a nice outdoor patio for anyone who would like to dine outdoors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee
This was a big disappointment. We were here to celebrate 38th anniversary. Place was rundown, musty smelling, very disappointed. I have always wanted to go here but never again. Got sick on the food
My daughter invited her mother in law and me for Mothers Day brunch this past Sunday along with her husband and their four kids and my other daughter! We had a 9:00 reservation but our table was not ready at 9:00 we had to wait in the bar area for about 15 minutes. Once we were seated we waited another 10 min for them to finish setting up the food! My grandchildren ages 5, 3 and 1 year old twins were incredibly well behaved and patient! Once we were finally able to get to the buffet, we saw a wonderful variety of things to eat and for the kids to be adventurous with! Ready to dive in to our meal, we found the food to be less than tasty, in fact almost Everything was barely edible! From the powdered scrambled egg to the tooth breaking crisp fried dough and the limp soggy bacon to the pasty quiche it was disappointment after disappointment! My younger daughter, the only to eat the Maui salmon was violently ill for the next two days! My omelet looked promising but was completely uncooked inside! I encouraged my daughter to reach out to The Lafayette management to let them know about the experience but after a few days I decided that I also needed to reach out. For the price tag, it was not a satisfactory or acceptable experience!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Leah Scheffler
We love it there because of its history and we get great service......bathrooms could use a little update
It was okay at best. The only good thing the drinks were inexpensive
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food was ok. Service was fine. Atmosphere was minimal. It was a Thursday night at 7 PM, and the place was almost empty. But the real issue was something very strange....
It all started when we were handed the specials menu. We noticed that for each item on the daily specials menu, the pricing had two numbers. There was one price if you paid by cash, and another price if you paid by credit card.
At first, we thought it was a joke, because the regular menu only had one price on there for each item. We had already placed our orders, but figured we'd ask the waitress what the joke was. She sheepishly told us it wasn't a joke and that there was a different price if you paid by credit card. WHAT?!?!?!?!?! I mentioned the regular menu only had one price. She said it was a mistake by the restaurant and they were trying to fix it... but that the regular menu also had a higher price per item if you pay by credit card.
My jaw dropped.
I kindly explained that aside from gas stations (and even that is rare nowadays), I'd never seen another establishment, and definitely NEVER a restaurant... charge more if paying by credit card. We agreed it was not her fault, and she was very nice about it, but but what an embarrassment for the Lafayette House.
I also explained that even if they are doing something that is potentially illegal (yes, only potentially, depending upon how they word it), that having the regular menu NOT show the other pricing was definitely illegal. You can't tell someone their dish will cost $35, and then charge them $37 without them knowing in advance.
Anyways, the poor waitress was certainly patient and calm, and this was not her fault. that being said, the Lafayette House should be ashamed of themselves.... not only charging more if paying by credit card, but also doing it somewhat surreptitiously.
If the food were incredible, or the atmosphere amazing, I'd consider ignoring this rather shady practice..... but it wasn't. Any restaurant that thinks they should try and start the practice of giving a credit card surcharge, is not a restaurant you should go to.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
History restaurant with good food and good service. It has an old world feel. The chicken Marsala was very blah but the seafood was great. The stuffed mushroom and bacon wrapped scallops were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The owners were very,very nice, and it was a very comfy and inviting place! The steak was amazing. If you are in the area, I recommend stopping by here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I had my 54th Birthday dinner here and it was exceptional! Clams casino were amazing, my surf and turf with the stuffed shrimp that melted in your mouth and the prime rib was cooked perfectly for me and my fiance's dinner!
If you haven't been to this beautiful time capsule of history ambiance and comfortable, tremendous service and drinks you are missing out!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant has been here since the 1800s. That should tell you everything you need to know, but I'll add something. My meal was perfect. I had the filet with the mushroom Cabernet sauce, roasted vegetables and potatoes to perfect medium rare. Good ambience and more than a full bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't eat
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We decided to stop by here for dinner and chose to sit in the pub
rather than the dining room. It was a quiet atmosphere with great service and quite a few specials to choose from. We will return again. There is also a nice outdoor patio for anyone who would like to dine outdoors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a big disappointment. We were here to celebrate 38th anniversary. Place was rundown, musty smelling, very disappointed. I have always wanted to go here but never again. Got sick on the food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Been going here for over 20 years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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My daughter invited her mother in law and me for Mothers Day brunch this past Sunday along with her husband and their four kids and my other daughter! We had a 9:00 reservation but our table was not ready at 9:00 we had to wait in the bar area for about 15 minutes. Once we were seated we waited another 10 min for them to finish setting up the food! My grandchildren ages 5, 3 and 1 year old twins were incredibly well behaved and patient! Once we were finally able to get to the buffet, we saw a wonderful variety of things to eat and for the kids to be adventurous with! Ready to dive in to our meal, we found the food to be less than tasty, in fact almost Everything was barely edible! From the powdered scrambled egg to the tooth breaking crisp fried dough and the limp soggy bacon to the pasty quiche it was disappointment after disappointment! My younger daughter, the only to eat the Maui salmon was violently ill for the next two days! My omelet looked promising but was completely uncooked inside! I encouraged my daughter to reach out to The Lafayette management to let them know about the experience but after a few days I decided that I also needed to reach out. For the price tag, it was not a satisfactory or acceptable experience!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
We love it there because of its history and we get great service......bathrooms could use a little update
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome steak. Yummy 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The mom and pop hospitality makes you feel like you’re dining at family dinner. Wanda was super friendly and amazing.
The inside has several different dining rooms and themed décor. The whole establishment is huge! We met the owners of the restaurant who were generous and friendly!
I loved my French onion soup and my marinated steak tips. The sauce was absolutely delicious. The cuts of meat were very tender. I preferred my dish over their prime rib!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food and service at a recent function!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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