I visited Grooves on Friday, March 14th. It was not what I expected. I expected a lounge-type atmosphere with music that allowed for conversation and a nice meal. I had the crab cakes. Even though there were only 2 small ones that looked as though they were scooped with a melon ball tool, I ate only one because the taste of capers was over-whelming and they were dry, not flaky. To their credit, this was an appetizer item. But at $14.00, you just expect more. \r
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The atmosphere is like that of a club, inclusive of the hand-stamp as you leave and non-diners standing around the perimeter of the restaurant area staring at you as if you?re a caged animal during feeding time at the zoo. And then of course there is the club attire; the tight short dresses, weekend ?length weave and over-exposed breasts. As always, you have that group of women waiting for the next line-dance song to be played which this night was the Cupid Shuffle. Then they run through the tables to the small dance floor in front of the stage to do their ?club thing?. And as you leave, there is the ever popular handing out of brochures for the next big event. \r
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Once the check is paid, without regard as to whether or not you?ve finished your drinks, you are shooed away from your table to join the spectators standing around the perimeter of the restaurant. Needless to say, my party and I left. After waiting for my car at the valet station for 27 minutes, I received it covered in mud and muddy water and today, Monday, I am writing this review as I wait for my alignment to be re-adjusted. \r
Pros: Diverse age group, centrally located, lots of material for your comedy routine.
Cons: Not a very safe side of town, food not a good value for the atmosphere, music too loud to be enjoyed by diners.
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