clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Fw: Getting the Runaround at Minetta

New, 19 comments

Thank you for visiting the Eater Complaints Department, your unedited platform for voicing poor dining experiences, gross restaurant trends, and general underhandedness. Have grievances? Operators are standing by.

From: [an eater]
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009
To: eater complaints dept.
Subject: Getting the Runaround at Minetta

——

So I called Minetta last week on May 21 and tried to make a reservation for Thursday June 18th. I was told that they only take reservations starting exactly 3 weeks out, beginning at 9am. I called this morning at exactly 9am (sounded like the same guy from a week ago, but I can't be sure), and was told that they had only 5-something or 11-something. I commented that it's amazing that every table had been taken at exactly 9am, and was told that they actually take reservations beginning 30 days out. Perplexed, I informed them that I called on 30 days out and was told to call back a week later. His reply, "We changed the policy on May 21st. These are the only tables we have available." I dont know, but I think this is bullshit.

Minetta Tavern

113 MacDougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012 (212) 475-3850 Visit Website