We love dining at Mio Fratello but not on Trivia Night!
Remind me, please, to never again take a guest to Mio Fratello Italian Steak House on Trivia Night.
Why not? We got there at seven (prime dinner hour) and should have been “tipped off” by the lack of serious dining patrons and the fact that there was only one person at the bar.
We were given a table in the little alcove room off to the right because we said we were not interested in the Trivia Games. What we wanted was some Veal Parmesan, a Steak and a Bottle of Red – and some salads to keep it all healthy, of course. After several minutes of waiting without having been asked for drink orders – the sound system came on – and the Trivia MC began his banter. We looked at one another and both said something about having dinner in a bingo parlor – but paying for fine dining. No, thanks.
We left – and went to Lombardis Restaurant (94th Street in Ocean City) where I did not order steak (it’s not a steak place) but had some great chicken parm ($13.99 regular price) that was delicious. My guest did get the veal parm. We also had that bottle of wine and a wonderful cannoli for dessert. Lombardi’s is one of our favorite places – a family restaurant, clean and nicely decorated – and we are often greeted by the owner, as we were that evening.
Don’t get me wrong – we love Mio Fratello’s – and go there several times a year (it is close enough to walk in nice weather) and will continue go back – again and again. However, we will make sure it is in “restaurant mode” and not doing bar-games.
I can only imagine taking a dinner guest to Mio Fratello on Wii Bowling night. 🙁
