NO Lobster Night @ Bobby Van's...On Tuesday 8/21/07 my wife, son and I decided to try Lobster Night at Bobby Van's however at 8:00 they were all out and kept pushing some ""lobster cocktail"" or 2# Lobster tails. Upon our departure we made a reservation for the following Tuesday but, at their recommendation, early to be certain we got lobsters. At 6:45 on the following Tuesday I was informed I had to hold 2 lobsters for my wife & son; after ordering wine & drinks I ordered a steak w/ bearnaise sauce. The bearnaise came after the steak was 1/2 finished and was ICE cold. After being charged $2 for this offensive Bearnaise the server tried twice in vain to get the charge removed, the chef refused & explained ""don't I know anything? it is supposed to be served at room temperature"" which would have been welcome compared to the cool whip style sauce he served. After owning and operating restaurants and being involved in the industry for 30 years I am entitled to my opinion agree or not! We paid the check and left after this underwhelming meal. Chef Jim Stella, unhappy with my opinion of his lame explanation, felt the need to chase me, my wife and son down the street where he verbally ""Freaked Out"" on me while I was on the phone waiting for my son's milk shake at Candy Kitchen. When he took a breath I reminded him that ""he is a cook and should return to the kitchen and do so"" at which point I shared with him that ""I was sure he was simply doing the best he could with how he was raised"" As the ""chef"" ranted and raved he was dismissed and went ""wigging out"" mumbling back to his kitchen where he is best suited to stay. Next time you try ""Bobby Van's No Lobster Night"" be prepared to order something other than lobster and keep your guard up if you see the ""chef"" approaching!
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