Rendezvous

03/18/09

Bad experience

by skings at Citysearch

I don't even know where to begin. We arrived ~30 minutes early for Tempest Burlesque presents "Sinful Sunday". We figured we would get there a little early to get a drink and get a good seat. Once we tried to get into the theater we were told the doors don't open until 10pm. However their website and flyer posted outside said show starts at 10pm.

After having a couple of drinks (grape knee high which wasnt very good and a rum and coke which u really cant mess up) we noticed a few people going into the theater we figured they were letting people in. Nope! Well, at least, not us. At this point we asked what time the show was suppose to start since there was obvious confusion and nobody seemed to know.

Eventually, 10pm arrived and we were allowed to go in. Once we got in all the decent seats/booths were taken and we were forced to sit in the very front and in very uncomfortable restaurant/diner seats. So it looks like they were letting all their friends go in and get the seats they wanted first.

So there we are sitting and waiting and waiting and waiting. The clock keeps ticking and ticking and ticking. 10:30 rolls around and nothing. We ask again what time is the show starting and again nobody knows.

Since we had to sit up front we also sat by the "dancers" entrance and saw a girl walk in and say "I am here". So apparently we were waiting for someone cause she was late.

Finally the show starts at 11pm on a Sunday night. What was called a burlesque show should have been called a gay and lesbian variety show. Even then it would have still sucked.

We decided to leave at intermission. We didn't have another 2 hours to wait around.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Too many to list.

02/15/07

Great atmosphere, good cheap food

by velvet_briarpatch at Citysearch

I love the Rendezvous. The atmosphere is sort of 1920's, with high boothes, red walls, dark, swanky, sultry. The food is good too, nothing fancy, but they have good food for a good price. You can get a sandwich with either salad or fries for about $7.00 and they have really good ones like chicken with carmelzied onions and basalmic vinegar, served hot. Vegetarian options too like the portabello sandwich or grilled cheese with tomatoes and carmalized onions.

The best time I had at the Rendezvous was my birthday party last year. You can reserve their Velvet Room upstairs for up to 30-40 people for no fee as long as you spend at least $200.00 (which for 30 people is definately not a problem). The Velvet Room is aptly named with lots of big red velvet couches and ottomans, with some tables and candles. Our cocktail waitress was great.

Most of the servers are awesome, although I have had bad service from one of the bartenders. Definately recommended for happy hour or private parties in the Velvet Room.

• Pros: Atmosphere, great place for private parties, good food

10/26/06

lots of cute girls go here

by binman69 at Citysearch

i like this scene as it is close to a lot of other bars in the area, too. i like the romantic environment---and strong drinks..good bartenders

05/03/05

Fantasic Food, Drinks and Service!

by ottomaddox at Citysearch

The Rendezvous is a great place to hang out and attracts all types, it's classy in an old way, very warming and inviting. The heart of the old drive bar remains, but dressed up for a new age. I highly recommend the food, it's more that a step above normal pub fare. It's does get crowded on weekend nights, so expect a bit of wait to find a place to sit down. Theres a basement bar that is normally for private parties, but take a look and see if its open, also take a look to see whats transpiring in the theater. The staff is always a delight and the drinks are stiff.

• Pros: stiff drinks, great staff, good date spot
• Cons: street parking, smokey

03/07/05

VERY MEAN BARTENDER - BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE

by kosmoque at Citysearch

Ok the bar is cool. Just do not go to the rear bar (there are 2 bars). The bartender who works there (don't know his name) is completely unpleasant. He ignored us while we stood there, when he did get to us, I ordered, he filled up someone's beer and placed it in front of me so I thought it was mine, but he YELLED rudely: "That's not your beer" then when i payed him for my beer, i took my time putting my money back in my wallet while he stood there and stared at me, then said to me" If you are not going to tip me, then you can forget about ever coming to my bar again" This is too outrageous to be made up. It really happened.