I have been going to restaurants for fifty years and this was the worst dining experience I have ever had. Our waitress was contemptuous leaving us to wonder if we had said something to offended her? Apparently not, as I just read another review complaining about the rude service at Grecco's and naming the same waitress. I have also read reviews about Roman Anthony's, same owner and same complaints. This owner may be a competent chef but is a very poor and unprofessional restaurateur. \r
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We tried the six course sample menu with wine. Some courses including the fresh salmon were exceptional, others were unremarkable to inedible. Wine pairings were also hit and miss and the wine was never timed correctly. The wine steward was the one shining star of the staff she was friendly and knowledgeable about the wine she was serving. Unfortunately we only saw her twice. Desert was an unappetizing blob of cake like stuff served in the bottom of what looked like a soup tureen paired with a horrible Port wine. The food is not great and the protein portions are tiny.\r
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Unfortunately we were not aware of the fact that this is a ""coupon"" restaurant. The prices are at least twice what they should be but they constantly sell half off coupons on Groupon, Living Social etc. We paid full price and I have never felt so cheated. \r
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A strange thing happened when we got our check. The tax on our $173 bill was over $20 or about 12%. I asked the waitress if this was correct and what the tax rate was? She picked up the check and I thought she was going to correct it but instead she just ran my card and dumped it off without saying a word. We spent over $200 and never got as much as a thank you from anyone. \r
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I did call the manager the next day about the tax and was told there was a ""glitch"" and I was charged double on the tax and that it would be refunded. I hope it really was a ""glitch"" and I hope they are refunding anyone else who may have been glitched. \r
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My biggest regret is that I actually left a good tip (I know it was stupid). I was a waiter years ago and have a nasty habit always leaving generous tips even when they are not warranted. \r
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Grecco's is a sinking ship, do not get aboard! Their other restaurant, Roman Anthony's has apparently closed without notice and their web sites are both down. I would advise anyone with Groupon or LS coupons to just wait until they are out of business and get a refund. I think it will be a short wait and you will not waste a night out. \r
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