content: So you would think this place has it down when it comes to large parties because the only time I have ever come here (and have seen many times) is for large get togethers.  Well, they came sort of close...\n\nI have worked in a restaurant as a server, so I always try to give the server the benefit of the doubt.  I know that it is extremely stressful serving large parties, takes much longer, and can generally stress you out.  Our server appeared to be finishing up with a very large party of about 20 women when he started with us.  Ok, I'll give him that.. it took quite some time between the time we sat to the time we ordered drinks, got our drinks, and then placed our food order (about 20 minutes).  It took another 30 minutes before our table got our salads/soups... and then ANOTHER 30-40 minutres after soups/salads were served until we got our food.  By the time we got our food, we were tired, not that hungry, and a little irritated.  Plus, I don't think the food is worth THAT long of wait.\n\nTo rate the food/drinks:\n-Mom said her martini was just OK... should have been served more chilled.\n-salads were heavy on the dressing, but good.\n-Main dishes were good, good quality food... but side of angel hair pasta dishes were too dry.\n\nOur server did apologize stating that there were many other problems tonight in the kitchen, hence the long wait.. but who knows if that is true (I may or may not have used that line a time or two as a server...) And he did redeem for the long wait by providing us 2 free desserts to take home (cheesecake was yum!)\n\nI guess my biggest complaint, while also trying to be understanding of the fact that this place is so insanely busy, was the general attitude I felt from the staff we interacted with.  From the hostess to the manager helping the hostess to the server... I felt as a server, they were not emitting the kind of welcoming attitude that should be given at a restaurant.  Yes, I know it is jam-packed in your restaurant and people are probably complaining up the wahzoo about waiting for a table.  But the experience the staff creates for a restaurant is usually what gets me wanting to come back!\n\nAnother tip--be prepared to talk loudly when you go.. it is very noisy!  And dark.