Browsing Tags's Archives »»

2009 21 Dec

Never argue with an idiot

We go to Branson, Missouri probably twice a year just to get away from Muskogee for a little bit. We haven’t seen all the shows, but those we have seen have been pretty great. On this trip, we saw the Haygoods and had a fantastic time. Great show if you haven’t seen it.

But, one place I will never, ever go back to is Montana Mike’s. It is a steak restaurant with pretty decent atmosphere, but the food was average at best. I had a 9oz sirloin medium well. I’ve had better at family steak restaurants to be quite honest about it. It was tough, but after dousing it with Worcestershire sauce, I could eat it.

The service was terrible. The waitress disappeared after serving us. I had to finally take my glass and go find her to get more to drink. When we got our check, we had a voucher for $30 (we were responsible for taxes and gratuity – no problem). The part I was responsible for was $2.24 over the $30 and $3.05 for the tax. Again, no problem. I handed her my voucher and check card. When she returned, my card was charged $10.13.

Naturally, I questioned the discrepancy. She could not explain, so she had the manager come over. He explained that I was responsible for the $2.24 and the $3.05. I agreed, but asked him how $5.29 magically became $10.13. He tried adding it up and finally said that they added in a 15% gratuity that was required by the voucher. There was no such requirement. I told him the waitress wasn’t worth 15% because she was inattentive and I had to actually get up with my glass and go find her. He didn’t care.

“Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.” I figured the guy was an idiot and just left. I did contact the resort who issued the voucher and gave them this information as well so they can find another restaurant to send business to.

So far, this is the only place in Branson I will never return to.