First of all, this is one of my two favourite places to go for lunch in Calgary and I have been here many times. The place has a very nice atmosphere and the views in fall of the lake out the window are beautiful. It...can be a very peaceful spot, a good place to celebrate something, or catch up with friends. But not this time.
The place was not busy - about 25% full, maybe less on the Friday we had lunch. Historically I have had women serving me here, but this time it was a guy and I'm not sure what kind of drug he was on, but wow, he was like a hummingbird at our table lol. I kept wondering if he wanted us to hurry up eat and leave? or relax? or what exactly. He was loud too. It's not a big room, so loud voices really stand out.
These days I hear about all the places who can't find staff, or the staff are poorly trained or the food is not good. Today it was like the staff were just too much, I can't describe it any other way. Too much in your face. Too many people serving our table, too many times our conversation was interrupted mid sentence. Three different people constantly at the table asking us about something, making suggestions I never requested. It was weird.
Anyway - the food.
Today I tried the fish and chips. It was OK.
They must have run out of coleslaw in the kitchen from the look of my plate, but it was all fine. Served nice and hot and they make their own sauces which were great.
I just hope the next time I'm here it will be a more relaxing atmosphere.More