Gegeten op 26 februari 2026
- Algeheel 3
- Eten 2
- Bediening 2
- Sfeer 4
We dined here for a 4 p.m. wedding anniversary meal, that we so looked forward to. This is the earliest time a reservation can be secured at 1889. We have been to this steakhouse on other occasions. We’re not demanding, nor difficult people to please — try to show respect / convey appreciation for food prepared & served, fully enjoying the experience. We have dined frequently in some of the finest restaurants, including traditional steakhouses. The first time we dined here, the experience was much better — more personable. In fact, we chose to claim this establishment as our newly preferred immediate area steakhouse over the other choice.
Things that didn’t work for us:
Server touched the wife, moving a stray fallen long hair off of her face as we were ordering, saying that was “Driving her crazy.” No. Do not touch a patron in that manner, embarrassing her. If you must, whisper something discreetly in her ear that she may want to check something that may be unknown in the ladies room mirror.
The food was good, but not great. For 1889’s prices, we expect better quality. The food was middle-of-the-road, quite honestly.
Even though we had a 4 p.m. reservation, & were there maybe 1 & 1/2 to two hours for everything from appetizers, drinks, entrees, & desserts — the service gradually, (& unacceptably,) waned down to almost nothing by the time we paid our bill. The server seemed to know we had not received a 1st class experience.
Our server has each & every time received a classy, substantial tip when we ate there. This last visit five months ago was no exception.
(Cannot help but share the second to last time we were there, the same server that we always requested — after initial greetings were shared — complained to us about another couple that had just left not leaving her a larger tip. While this could cause frustration, one should not lay that on current, well-tipping patrons at the onset of their dining experience. Be more dignified.)