For many years (25-30) I have enjoyed the Flying Dutchman Restaurant (under the original owners and the new regime) upstairs but, the last few times I have been there, the service and food has not been the same. THIS FOUR STAR RESTAURANT IS NOW STARLESS. My favorite for years was the Dijon Shrimp dish but the last time I was there, I had over cooked vegetables and the shrimp were soggy. The waiter spilled a portion of my wine and did not offer to top it off. My guests were also not enthusiastic with their dinners and drinks. There were not a lot of patrons in the dining room but we were told there would be a short wait. It was over 30 minutes before we were seated. Drink orders took a long time to return to our table (our white wine was almost room temperature) and when a refill was necessary on the drinks, an even longer time to receive them. I asked for a cappuccino with Gran Marnier on the side and received it mixed in the cappuccino. When I asked the waiter to correct his mistake, he told me that is the way it is served. Finally, he replaced it as I requested it but the cappuccino was almost cold. NOPE, I will not return to a favorite restaurant I so enjoyed for many years. The food and service has definitely declined. I now have found a new restaurant in La Porte called MAIN, ONE O ONE on Main Street and Broadway. Joe (the owner) will give impeccable service and the food is FANTASTIC. They are not open on Sunday's.
Pros: nice view if you are able to get a window seat
Cons: No longer the fine restaurant of the past
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