On the River in Savannah, Georgia
In addition to touring downtown Savannah, I headed down to the river, strolling along and peaking into shops. My favorite shop was the Praline Candy Store. I was tempted to buy a few pounds of chocolate, but I resisted. It was hot and humid in Savannah. I was so thirsty that I would have gladly paid $5 for water. I didn’t have, too. The prices were relatively reasonable. I bough a slush for $4, and I admit that was steep.
My only regret is that I didn’t take the steamboat tour. I didn’t arrange for the trip, and was in the basement of a museum riding out a tornado scare when the last sightseeing tour had passed. If you have money to spend, the shops along the river has souvenirs to take back home. There’s also some interesting people, good music and restaurants there. I stopped in at Huey’s on the River at 115 East River Street and had an unpleasant experience.
When I arrived, I looked over the menu and found a salad (remember, I’m on the bikini challenge) to enjoy. It was a shrimp salad with blue cheese that was probably not low fat. Anyway, I was seated and asked for directions to the restroom which was through double doors and in a lobby area. I’m trying to remember if I had to climb stairs, but I don’t think that I did.
After taking my restroom break, I headed to my seat. There was another couple sitting there. What? My host/server gave my seat away. Yes. There were plenty of other seats there. I started to leave, but another host came up to me and asked me if I wanted another seat. So, she knew what had happened. I was tired and hungry. I agreed to take another seat. I sort of regret that.The salad was great. I even chatted with a couple nearby from the Midwest. I just think that it was rude to give away my seat because I went to the restroom. I don’t think that would have happened if I were not a single woman. The server didn’t even apologize. What do you all think? Should I have eaten at Huey’s on the River in Savannah or should I have went to another restaurant? What would you have done?
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Having been in customer service for more decades it bothers me that there was no “fuss” made over you after they gave your seat away. I have committed offenses equal to your server’s faux pas but I don’t think anyone ever left without a smile. Even if their policy doesn’t include discounts to make up for it, the server should have fallen all over you making sure you were okay.
My daughter threw up once at a restaurant outside on the patio portion. The server offered no condolence, just rolled up with a bucket and mop and left it there for us to clean up. We had just received our food and drinks, none of which was touched. We were offered no help, no discount, no smile. So don’t feel bad about being a single woman on vacation because poor customer service knows no judgement!
If your salad was good, it was worth it to stay. Why sacrifice your yummy lunch just to make a point? A letter to the manager or headquarters is in order, though. Bummer for you though. I hope the rest of your trip was amazing!