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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2010 23:56:05 GMT -4
We hadn't been to Big Bats in a while, a long while. Went there Friday for a change and also to hear Guthrie Mathews Method play (I love that bluesy rock sound). Anyhow, sat at the bar, had a couple big boy brews, ate some chesapeake wings and topped it off with a cheese-steak pizza that was done perfect. The service was good and attentive, the food hot and tasty and my beer glass was never empty. Overall I was pleased and will be going back more often.
Only downside, when it was getting near 11pm, the place is a definite younger crowd hang out....because of the guys playing that nite, maybe. But, is was time for the first shift adults to get out of there......the kids were getting loose!
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Post by nightpurse99 on Dec 6, 2010 20:50:44 GMT -4
Thats the way it should be Pop's. Time for your and Grandma to go home and let the youngins play. Don't feel bad though, I gota be in by sunset lol
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Post by Frank on Dec 7, 2010 9:38:29 GMT -4
I was there on Friday night. Good food and good service (the wings were awesome!) It's been a while since I've said that about that place.
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Post by zeus911 on Dec 30, 2010 8:52:50 GMT -4
MJ I think you just sold me. I have not been at Big Bats in awhile as I had an issue with the service a couple times for Sunday football, and never really went bacl. I have always liked the wings, and I have a craving for them right now. Locking in a dozen today. (could hit the 2 dozen, but trying to watch my weight).
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Post by island tech on Dec 30, 2010 9:16:30 GMT -4
Go with a order of wings and an order of the mini tacos. That's the stuff!
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Post by bchevy on Dec 30, 2010 10:52:16 GMT -4
Been there twice in the last few weeks, no problems at all.
Remember- Good help is hard to get, and hard to keep!
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Post by shoregrl21 on Dec 31, 2010 9:53:46 GMT -4
I was ther last night, late. 5 people, 4 of which were ordering drinks, the other drinking water(designated driver). When the tab came, for 7 beers, one malibu mix & a "slam" signature drink, and 8 shots- 1 of which the bartender took herself- our bill was $103! She charged credit cards and I looked the bill over and noticed 18% gratuity added already. Most places add gratuity for parties of 6 or 8 or more not 4. The service was ok, but lets face it, if I hadn't looked over the bill, my drunk friends wouldn't have thought twice about tipping AGAIN. Before leaving the bartender said we should go there more often. Na, we will stay up county where we are appreciated and can tip by our own means.
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Post by by by by on Dec 31, 2010 10:24:38 GMT -4
Are you complaining about too high or too low of a check? Sounds like for all that alcohol it wasn't that bad!!!!
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Post by falgar25 on Dec 31, 2010 11:26:40 GMT -4
Are you complaining about too high or too low of a check? Sounds like for all that alcohol it wasn't that bad!!!! I agree, sounds about right. 17 drinks (7 beers, two mixed drinks, 8 shots) at an average of $5/drink (low average) would be $85. 18% tip on that would be $15 for a total of $100; pretty close to the $103 that was charged. I am always unhappy with a gratuity already added to the bill, particularly when I don't check for it and double tip. If it is added to the bill, is it really a gratuity or has it become a surcharge?
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Post by bchevy on Dec 31, 2010 15:08:55 GMT -4
I was ther last night, late. 5 people, 4 of which were ordering drinks, the other drinking water(designated driver). When the tab came, for 7 beers, one malibu mix & a "slam" signature drink, and 8 shots- 1 of which the bartender took herself- our bill was $103! She charged credit cards and I looked the bill over and noticed 18% gratuity added already. Most places add gratuity for parties of 6 or 8 or more not 4. The service was ok, but lets face it, if I hadn't looked over the bill, my drunk friends wouldn't have thought twice about tipping AGAIN. Before leaving the bartender said we should go there more often. Na, we will stay up county where we are appreciated and can tip by our own means. again, what's the complaint? the bill or the added gratuity? The bill sounds in line, and if you don't always check your bill (no matter where you go) you WILL pay more than you should sometimes, and sometimes you'll see things that were missed- will you jump up and tell them that too? I don't mind when the gratuity is added, it SAVES me money because most of the time I/WE tip better than what they add......
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Post by shoregrl21 on Dec 31, 2010 19:54:14 GMT -4
The complaint is the added gratuity for 4 people who were sitting at the bar. That should be based on how we felt the service was not what the bartender thinks she deserves.
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Post by zeus911 on Jan 1, 2011 10:01:35 GMT -4
I agree with shoregrl on this one. I have never had gratuity attached if I was sitting at a bar. I do think that is a good business practice to attach gratuity if you are just getting drinks no matter how many are in your party.
I just wonder how many times this was charged before when we went out drinking in large groups.
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Post by deputy on Jan 1, 2011 12:17:04 GMT -4
The complaint is the added gratuity for 4 people who were sitting at the bar. That should be based on how we felt the service was not what the bartender thinks she deserves. Agreed, Party of 4, no way should it have been added, and furthermore it shouldn't have been paid....
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Post by falgar25 on Jan 1, 2011 12:23:05 GMT -4
I agree with shoregrl on this one. I have never had gratuity attached if I was sitting at a bar. I do think that is a good business practice to attach gratuity if you are just getting drinks no matter how many are in your party.I just wonder how many times this was charged before when we went out drinking in large groups. I assume you meant you do *not* think it is a good business practice. I agree with that, this practice has driven shoregrl away and will likely keep others away as well.
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Post by double on Jan 1, 2011 15:50:42 GMT -4
Wow. Yeah, adding tip to a bar bill is not a good practice. Using Falgar's math it really does come down to about what I'd have paid including tip, but still. My drinking math $1 tip per drink: $5 avg drink x 17 = $85 + $17($1 per drink) = $102.
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Post by greyghost on Jun 6, 2011 14:43:43 GMT -4
Not my favorite place, that is for sure. Other establishments offer better food and service for around the same price. Granted I have not been to Big Bats in over two years, but my bet is they have not changed.
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Post by bchevy on Nov 30, 2012 22:40:02 GMT -4
Nachos appy, and Garlic/Old bay Wings
ahhhhhhh
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Post by bchevy on Mar 14, 2013 18:20:06 GMT -4
Heading there.................................NOW
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Post by ravens20 on Mar 14, 2013 21:55:32 GMT -4
I like big bats, but they need to upgrade their directv feed, it's all standard definition if I remember correctly. I asked them about it this past summer and they said that they're working on it but it's expensive... Sorry, I'm not going to a bar to watch a game if you're not showing it in high def.
We get carryout every once in a while, I like their buffalo chicken wrap.
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Post by deputy on Mar 15, 2013 6:20:56 GMT -4
I like big bats, but they need to upgrade their directv feed, it's all standard definition if I remember correctly. I asked them about it this past summer and they said that they're working on it but it's expensive... Sorry, I'm not going to a bar to watch a game if you're not showing it in high def. We get carryout every once in a while, I like their buffalo chicken wrap. hehe never noticed, I don't go out for the TV's they have.
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Post by bluecrabber on Mar 15, 2013 15:31:53 GMT -4
The complaint is the added gratuity for 4 people who were sitting at the bar. That should be based on how we felt the service was not what the bartender thinks she deserves. Sitting at the bar??? Thanks for the warning.. I would be ticked if any business added 18% to a four person check at the bar. Not that I am complaining about the amount, just BS. Fact is, like bchevy said above, I normally tip at least 20%.. so they would have lost money on me and my future business!! :/
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Post by bchevy on Mar 15, 2013 20:01:05 GMT -4
The complaint is the added gratuity for 4 people who were sitting at the bar. That should be based on how we felt the service was not what the bartender thinks she deserves. Sitting at the bar??? Thanks for the warning.. I would be ticked if any business added 18% to a four person check at the bar. Not that I am complaining about the amount, just BS. I've been to BB a LOT, never heard of that practice before that post, or since, and the post is over 2 years old. FYI Anyone Else?
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Post by bluecrabber on Mar 16, 2013 6:52:31 GMT -4
I've been to BB a LOT, never heard of that practice before that post, or since, and the post is over 2 years old. FYI Anyone Else? Well! Darn if it ain't an old thread.. going to have to pay attention to dates.. but, seems to me the one who resurrected this discussion is none other than .. bchevy!
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Post by bchevy on Mar 16, 2013 12:08:21 GMT -4
I've been to BB a LOT, never heard of that practice before that post, or since, and the post is over 2 years old. FYI Anyone Else? Well! Darn if it ain't an old thread.. going to have to pay attention to dates.. but, seems to me the one who resurrected this discussion is none other than .. bchevy! Yep, and still haven't heard any more bar tab tip additions. If it was going on it'd be all over this forum
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Post by bchevy on Jul 13, 2014 16:15:14 GMT -4
Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad, Garlic & Old Bay Wings, and a few beers last night. Nice.
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