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Le Vallauris
Jan 13, 2008 by Shannon from Yakima
Overall Rating: 2
Food:[6] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Food was good.
• Service and wait staff terrible.

“My husband and I had dinner at Le Vallauris the last week of December 2007 while on vacation. We chose this restaurant because it came highly rated and we wanted a private, romantic dinner. Unfortunately that did not happen. When we arrived we were sat in a huge room with large tables packed full. Each table had two newborn infants and it was obvious that all the people sitting at these tables were family. So, it was a large family gathering, with us in the middle. My husband and I had to sit side by side facing out toward the room. We felt we were staring at these people, and they too felt uncomfortable (they spoke to us later). Because of the mess of the room, my husband and I asked not once, not twice but four times to be moved. I'm a business owner of a large company and when a customer is uncomfortable or unsatisfied for good reason I bend over backward to make it right. Each person we asked told us no. Not allowed. There were many tables available, but with more than two chairs. It was obvious that we were not going to be moved just because we had only two people, nevermind that we were miserable. To top off our evening, I got up to use the restroom. Mind you, my normal experience in an upscale restaurant is that if one of the wait staff sees you walking by, they allow you to pass before moving in front of you. Not so at this restaurant. As I was returning to my seat, one of the wait staff flew by me in such a hurry that he bumped my shoulder and I fell over into another customer sitting at a nearby table. Not so much as an 'excuse me' or 'pardon me' from the waiter. He also didn't stop to see if I was OK. As we were leaving, we spoke with the family sitting at the various tables around us. They apologized for all the noise and distractions from the babies. They were told by Le Vallauris restaurant when making their reservation that they would have a private room. Shame. The food was good. The wait staff and customer service is something entirely different. Plus, the owners are pompous. Don't go! I don't want others to experience a complete waste of money as I have.”

Lyons English Grille
Oct 9, 2007 by Jamie from Carlsbad
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Loved the door out of that cave.
• What isnt?

“Salisbury steak is better. Great place to celebrate Halloween, but not romantic.”

Bit of Country
Sep 4, 2007 by Bill from Palm Desert
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Smelled good.
• Everything.

“We made reservations for 6:00 p.m. We arrived at 5:30 p.m. We were told that it would be a 1 1/2 hour wait. When I brought up our reservation, we were told, We don't take reservations. We waited the 1 1/2 hours and still were not seated. They then told us it would be another 45 minutes. We decided to get our food to go rather than wait for a seat. While waiting, I observed the following. Food workers were wearing plastic gloves, while preparing food, but were dripping sweat from their heads and arms, all over the pizza dough they were rolling out. I witnessed a worker drop pizza pans on the soiled floor behind the counter, only to pick them up from the floor, wipe them off with his apron, which he also used to wipe sweat from his forehead, and then used them to make pizzas. Then another employee who was preparing pizza dough, wearing gloves while handling the food, picked up a ringing phone with his gloved hands, took an order, then hung up the phone after taking the order. He then grabbed a napkin from the counter, wiped the sweat from his forehead with his still gloved hand, and proceeded to go back to rolling/tossing pizzas with the same gloved hands, without ever washing his hands. This is going to make someone sick and is unsanitary. The entire time, the manager was standing at the counter, and said nothing to the employees. I pointed out the unsanitary conditions that I observed to the manager, who then threatened me with assault. We walked out without ordering. I have warned all of my friends, Relatives and co-workers about these restaurants practices, and hopefully, now you have been warned, and we can keep someone from getting sick from this. I also notified the Riverside County Department of Health.”

Billy Reeds Restaurant
Jul 19, 2007 by Andy from Desert Hot Springs
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Filet mignon!
• Not much I can think of! Service when busy perhaps.

“Great locals hangout since the late 70's. Nice separate bar area. Also has separate dance floor on off-side of bar where dance classes occur. Food is exemplary for the money and diverse. Weekday specials start @ 11 am and on through dinner. My favorite is the filet mignon on Thursdays. Interesting Hong Kong style Chinese chicken salad. Highly recommended.”

Las Casuelas Terraza
Mar 13, 2007 by Mike from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food & staff are very good.
• Could have a more extensive red wine list.

“Davey's is a great restaurant for the money. The staff is always friendly and the food is great. The patio is a great place to people watch!”